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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 16, 2013
Filed:
Aug. 11, 2010
Gerhard Gumpoltsberger, Friedrichshafen, DE;
Christian Sibla, Friedrichshafen, DE;
Stefan Beck, Eriskirch, DE;
Josef Haupt, Tettnang, DE;
Gert Bauknecht, Friedrichshafen, DE;
Peter Ziemer, Tettnang, DE;
Gerhard Gumpoltsberger, Friedrichshafen, DE;
Christian Sibla, Friedrichshafen, DE;
Stefan Beck, Eriskirch, DE;
Josef Haupt, Tettnang, DE;
Gert Bauknecht, Friedrichshafen, DE;
Peter Ziemer, Tettnang, DE;
ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Friedrichshafen, DE;
Abstract
A multi-ratio transmission comprising four planetary gearsets, eight rotary shafts and six shifting elements including first, second, third and fourth clutches and first and second brakes. The shafts either directly couple or selectively couple, via the shifting elements, the gearsets to each other or a housing of the transmission so as to implement nine forward gears and one reverse gear.