A novel transaxle configuration combines two main concepts. The first of these achieves spacing of six forward and two reverse gear ratios that is unparalleled for a planetary geartrain. The second concept keeps the transaxle from being any more complex than current production four-speed transaxles, as well as providing ancillary benefits such as enhanced torsional damping and improved durability of planet pinion bearings. Also presented is a powertrain configuration that utilizes a “T-drive” variation of the six-speed transaxle, but with its horizontally opposed engine mounted longitudinally.


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    Title :

    Six Speeds for the Price of Four: A Simple and Compact Automatic Transaxle


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    International Congress & Exposition ; 1994



    Publication date :

    1994-03-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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