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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 07, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 04, 2008
Applicants:
Alan G. Holmes, Clarkston, MI (US);
Grantland I. Kingman, Waterford, MI (US);
Inventors:
Alan G. Holmes, Clarkston, MI (US);
Grantland I. Kingman, Waterford, MI (US);
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16H 57/02 (2012.01); F16H 57/04 (2010.01); F16H 61/00 (2006.01); H02K 7/20 (2006.01); H02K 17/44 (2006.01); H02K 19/38 (2006.01); H02K 47/00 (2006.01); B60K 6/42 (2007.10);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A transmission has a motor assembly with a stationary portion surrounding a rotor. The transmission also includes a clutch housing. A transmission casing surrounds the motor and the clutch housing. The stationary portion is rigidly connected to and supported by the clutch housing. Thus, a separate housing for the motor/generator is avoided. The housing may also support one or more motor bearings, seals, clutch pistons, or clutch plates.