7258 results about "Epicyclic gearing" patented technology

A planetary-gear-type multiple-step transmission including a stationary member, an input rotary member, an output rotary member, and first and second transmission units. The first transmission unit transmits a rotary motion from an input rotary member to the second transmission unit through first and second intermediate transmitting paths such that a speed of the rotary motion transmitted through the second intermediate transmitting path is lower than that of the rotary motion transmitted through the first intermediate transmitting path. The second transmission unit constitutes first, second, third, fourth and fifth rotary elements, each of which is provided by at least one of sun gears, carriers and ring gears of three planetary gear sets. The first rotary element is selectively connected to the second intermediate transmitting path, while being selectively connected to the stationary member. The second rotary element is selectively connected to the first intermediate transmitting path. The third rotary element is selectively connected to the first intermediate transmitting path, while being selectively connected to the stationary member. The fourth rotary element is connected to the output rotary member. The fifth rotary element is selectively connected to the second intermediate transmitting path.

Eight-speed transmissions are provided that include four planetary gear sets having seven torque-transmitting mechanisms and various fixed interconnections to provide eight forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is continuously connected to at least one of the planetary gear members and an output member that is continuously connected with another of the planetary gear members. The seven torque-transmitting mechanisms are operated in combinations of two. Reduced component speeds and improved ratios are achieved.

A gas turbine engine includes an epicyclic gear train that drives a turbo fan. The epicyclic gear train employs a one-piece carrier in which the spaced side walls are interconnected with circumferentially spaced apart mounts to form a unitary structure. Baffles are secured to the carrier near the mounts and provide lubrication passages that spray oil onto the sun gear and / or intermediate gears arranged between the baffles. The baffles can be constructed from a different material than the carrier since the baffles are not structural components in the gear train.

A planetary-gear-type multiple-step transmission including a stationary member, an input rotary member, an output rotary member, and first and second transmission units. The first transmission unit has first and second intermediate transmitting paths through which a rotary motion of the input rotary member is transmittable to the second transmission unit such that a speed of the rotary motion transmitted through the second intermediate transmitting path is lower than a speed of the rotary motion transmitted through the first intermediate transmitting path. The second transmission unit constitutes first, second, third and fourth rotary modules, each of which is provided by at least one of sun gears, carriers and ring gears of two planetary gear sets. The first rotary module is selectively connected to the second intermediate transmitting path, while being selectively connected to the stationary member. The second rotary module is selectively connected to the first intermediate transmitting path, while being selectively connected to the stationary member. The third rotary module is connected to the output rotary member. The fourth rotary module is selectively connected to the first intermediate transmitting path, while being selectively connected to the second intermediate transmitting path.

Nine-speed transmissions are provided that include four planetary gear sets having six torque-transmitting mechanisms and various fixed interconnections to provide nine forward speed ratios and a reverse speed ratio. The powertrain includes an engine and torque converter that is continuously connected to at least one of the planetary gear members and an output member that is continuously connected with another of the planetary gear members. The six torque-transmitting mechanisms are operated in combinations of two. Reduced component speeds and improved ratios are achieved.

A vehicle includes a prime mover, a first output shaft, a second output shaft and a planetary gear assembly. The planetary gear assembly includes a sun gear, a ring gear and a plurality of planetary gears supported between the ring gear and the sun gear by a carrier. One of the sun gear and the ring gear is coupled to the prime mover. The other of the ring gear and the sun gear is coupled to the first output shaft. The first carrier is coupled to the second output shaft.

An epicyclic gear carrier assembly for use in an epicyclic gear train of a gas turbine engine, the epicyclic gear train having a central axis and a plurality of epicyclic gears rotatable about individual gear axes. The epicyclic gear carrier assembly comprises at least a carrier plate defining a plurality of circumferentially spaced axle bores which are disposed radially outward from the central axis and are co-axial with the individual gear axes. A plurality of corresponding gear axles are disposed within the axle bores, and the plurality of epicyclic gears are rotatably mounted to the gear axles via bearing elements. An epicyclic carrier member comprises a plurality of axle engaging elements that are co-axial with the gear axles and are engaged thereto by load transmission members such that load is transferred from the gear axles to the epicyclic carrier member.

The present invention is a compound planetary gear system which has a moveable sun gear and a lockable sun gear to change the gear ratio between a high gear ratio and a pseudo 1:1 slipping ratio. The system makes use of a ratchet and pawl mechanism to provide a safety backup for when the lockable sun gear is locked. The invention may be used to move the aircraft from a stationary position, for taxiing, and for pre-rotating the wheels prior to landing.

A multiple speed transmission includes an input and output; a first, second, third and fourth planetary gear sets, each gear set including a sun gear, a ring gear, a carrier, and pinions supported on the carrier and meshing with the sun gear and the ring gear; a first epicyclic gearing assembly including the first gear set, the second gear set, a first clutch, a first brake, a second brake, and first, second, third and fourth rotating members, said first clutch being operable to couple said first rotating member to the input, said first brake being operable to hold said fourth rotating member against rotation, and said second brake being operable to hold said second rotating member against rotation; and a second epicyclic gearing assembly including the third gear set, the fourth gear set, a second clutch, a third clutch, a third brake, and fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth rotating members, the third rotating member being secured to the eighth rotating member, said second control clutch being operable to couple said fifth rotating member to the input, said second control clutch being operable to couple said seventh rotating member to the input, said third brake being operable to hold the seventh rotating member against rotation, and said sixth rotating member being secured for rotation to the output.

A power train of an automatic transmission attains eight forward speeds and one reverse speed. The power train includes first, second, and third planetary gear sets, four clutches, and two brakes. The first planetary gear set generates a reduced rotational speed, the second planetary gear set generates a reverse rotational speed, and the third planetary gear set generates the eight forward speeds and the one reverse speed by using the reduced rotational speed, the reverse rotational speed, and a rotational speed of an input shaft.