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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 23, 2012
Filed:
May. 11, 2009
James B. Borgerson, Clarkston, MI (US);
Donald L. Dusenberry, Farmington Hills, MI (US);
Andrew W. Phillips, Rochester, MI (US);
Scott H. Wittkopp, Ypsilanti, MI (US);
Clinton E. Carey, Highland, MI (US);
James M. Hart, Belleville, MI (US);
James B. Borgerson, Clarkston, MI (US);
Donald L. Dusenberry, Farmington Hills, MI (US);
Andrew W. Phillips, Rochester, MI (US);
Scott H. Wittkopp, Ypsilanti, MI (US);
Clinton E. Carey, Highland, MI (US);
James M. Hart, Belleville, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A powertrain is provided having a multi-speed transmission. The transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes a sun gear member, a planet carrier member, and a ring gear member. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes arranged within a transmission housing.