Three-mode continuously variable transmission with a direct low mode and two split path high modes
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1. A powertrain having a three-mode continuously variable transmission with a direct low mode and two split path high modes comprising:
- input means for delivering power to said continuously variable transmission;
a transmission housing;
output means for delivering power from said continuously variable transmission;
a continuously variable unit having an input member continuously interconnected with said input means and an output member;
a first planetary gear arrangement having a first member continuously interconnected with said output member, a second member, and a third member;
a second planetary gear arrangement having a first member continuously interconnected with said second member of said first planetary gear arrangement, a second member continuously interconnected with said output means, and a third member;
a first torque transmitting mechanism for selectively interconnecting said third member of said second planetary gear arrangement with said transmission housing;
a second torque transmitting mechanism operable to interconnect two of said members of said first planetary gear arrangement;
a third torque transmitting mechanism operable to continuously interconnect said third member of said first planetary gear arrangement with said transmission housing;
a fourth torque transmitting mechanism operable to selectively interconnect said input means and said third member of said second planetary gear arrangement; and
said torque transmitting mechanisms being operable in combinations of two to establish three forward modes and one reverse mode between input means and said output means.
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Abstract
A powertrain includes a continuously variable transmission having a starting mechanism, a continuously variable unit (CVU), and a pair of planetary gear arrangements. The continuously variable transmission also includes a plurality of torque transmitting mechanisms which are selectively engageable in combinations of two to establish a reverse mode of operation between the starting mechanism and a transmission output shaft, a low direct mode of operation, an intermediate split mode of operation, and a high split mode of operation.
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1. A powertrain having a three-mode continuously variable transmission with a direct low mode and two split path high modes comprising:
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input means for delivering power to said continuously variable transmission; a transmission housing; output means for delivering power from said continuously variable transmission; a continuously variable unit having an input member continuously interconnected with said input means and an output member; a first planetary gear arrangement having a first member continuously interconnected with said output member, a second member, and a third member; a second planetary gear arrangement having a first member continuously interconnected with said second member of said first planetary gear arrangement, a second member continuously interconnected with said output means, and a third member; a first torque transmitting mechanism for selectively interconnecting said third member of said second planetary gear arrangement with said transmission housing; a second torque transmitting mechanism operable to interconnect two of said members of said first planetary gear arrangement; a third torque transmitting mechanism operable to continuously interconnect said third member of said first planetary gear arrangement with said transmission housing; a fourth torque transmitting mechanism operable to selectively interconnect said input means and said third member of said second planetary gear arrangement; and said torque transmitting mechanisms being operable in combinations of two to establish three forward modes and one reverse mode between input means and said output means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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