Clutching method and mechanism for electrically variable transmissions
An electrically variable transmission includes an input member, an output member, two planetary gear sets, two electric motors, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices include a rotating clutch and a brake. The rotating clutch and the brake share a common fixed connection. The rotating clutch is released by a stationary actuator that engages a rotatable release plate. The actuator is engaged to release the rotating clutch when the brake is engaged.
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