Electrically variable transmission arrangement with spaced-apart simple planetary gear sets
An electrically variable transmission is provided including an input member to receive power from an engine; an output member connected to a transfer gear; first and second motor/generators; and first and second simple planetary gear sets each having first, second and third members. The input member is continuously connected to the first member of the first gear set, and the output member is continuously connected to the first member of the second gear set. The first motor/generator is continuously connected to the second member of the first gear set. The second motor/generator is continuously connected with the third member of the first or second gear set. The transfer gear and first and second torque transfer devices are positioned between the first and second gear sets.
General Motors Corporation
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James D. Alan G. Donald Henryk Michael R.
Hendrickson Holmes Klemen Sowul Schmidt