SPLIT INPUT CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION

摘要

A two mode CVT is provided that for a motor vehicle. The CVT includes a speed change device connected to a pulley and belt assembly. The pulley and belt assembly is connected to a planetary gear set arrangement. The planetary gear set arrangement generally includes two planetary gear sets, two brakes, and one clutch. The planetary gear set arrangement is connected to a final drive unit.

主权项

1. A continuously variable transmission comprising:
an input member; an output member; a continuously variable unit connected to the input member; a gearbox connected to the continuously variable unit and to the output member; and a split input clutch connected between the input member and the gearbox for selectively connecting the input member with the gearbox during high gear speeds.