Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
Ravigneaux planetary gearset — The Ravigneaux gearset is a double planetary gear set commonly used in automatic transmissions. This planetary gear set is constructed from two gear pairs, ring planet and planet planet. The Ravigneaux set has two sun gear wheels, a large sun and … Wikipedia
planetary gears — See planetary gearset … Dictionary of automotive terms
gearset — A group of two or more gears used to transmit power. Also see planetary gear set ravigneaux planetary gear set simpson gear set simpson planetary gear set … Dictionary of automotive terms
Automatic transmission — An automatic transmission (commonly AT or Auto ) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. Similar but larger devices are also used for heavy… … Wikipedia
Hybrid vehicle drivetrain — Articleissues cleanup = January 2008 introrewrite = January 2008 Hybrid Vehicles make use of both an on board rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) and a fueled power source for vehicle propulsion. There are many ways to accomplish this.Types … Wikipedia
Cruise-O-Matic — Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Also called FMX Production 1958 1981 Predecessor Ford O Matic Successor AOD Class … Wikipedia
Epicyclic gearing — or planetary gearing is a gear system that consists of one or more outer gears, or planet gears, revolving about a central, or sun gear. Typically, the planet gears are mounted on a movable arm or carrier which itself may rotate relative to the… … Wikipedia
Hybrid Synergy Drive — Hybrid Synergy Drive, (HSD) is a set of hybrid car technologies developed by Toyota and used in the company s Prius, Highlander Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, Lexus RX 400h, Lexus GS 450h, and Lexus LS 600h/LS 600hL automobiles. It is also used in the… … Wikipedia
Dynaflow — Transmission types Manual Sequential manual Non synchronous Preselector Automatic Manumatic Semi automatic Electrohydraulic Dual … Wikipedia
Torque limiter — A torque limiter is an automatic device that protects mechanical equipment, or its work, from damage by mechanical overload. A torque limiter may limit the torque by slipping (as in a friction plate slip clutch), or uncouple the load entirely (as … Wikipedia
