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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 12, 2019
Filed:
Aug. 17, 2016
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Daryl A. Wilton, Macomb, MI (US);
James M. Hart, Belleville, MI (US);
Eric C. Sandstrom, Oxford, MI (US);
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A transmission sealed low leak controls system includes a controls system having a first fluid for operation of the controls system provided by a first pump at a first pressure. A transmission input shaft is provided. A planetary gear set is connected to the transmission input shaft by a clutch assembly. A second pump provides a second fluid different from the first fluid for cooling and lubrication of the at least one clutch assembly at a second pressure lower than the first pressure. A torque converter is connected to the transmission input shaft. The second pump further provides the second fluid to the torque converter.