JP2015190495A - Multistage transmission - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress the size increase of an entire device by downsizing a thrust bearing included in a multistage transmission.SOLUTION: In an automatic transmission 20, a thrust bearing T4 is disposed between a clutch hub 200 of a clutch C2 and a drum member 120, a thrust bearing T5 is disposed between the drum member 120 and a drum member 130 of a clutch C1, a third sun gear 23s, a third ring gear 23r, a third pinion gear 23p, and a fourth pinion gear 24p constituting a Ravigneaux planetary gear set 25 are helical gears, directions of faces of the respective gears are set so that the third ring gear 23r rotating integrally with the drum member 130 of the clutch C1 is energized toward a vehicle front side and the third sun gear 23s rotating integrally with the clutch hub 200 of the clutch C2 is energized toward a vehicle rear side when power is transmitted from an input shaft 20i to the Ravigneaux planetary gear set 25 and a vehicle travels forward.

Description

  The present invention relates to a multi-stage transmission that shifts power transmitted from a prime mover of a vehicle to an input member and transmits the power to an output member.

  Conventionally, as this type of multi-stage transmission, one including two single pinion planetary gears, a Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism as a compound planetary gear train, four clutches, and two brakes is known. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). The Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism that constitutes this multi-stage transmission is a carrier (input element) that is always connected to an input shaft to which power is transmitted from the prime mover, and a front sun gear that is selectively fixed to be non-rotatable by a brake (fixable) Element), a ring gear (first output element) and a rear sun gear (second output element). The ring gear of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism is arranged on the vehicle rear side so as to be separated from the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism of the two planetary gears via the first clutch (reference numeral 26). It is selectively connected to the sun gear of the planetary gear (reference numeral 20). Further, the rear sun gear of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism is selectively connected to the sun gear of the one planetary gear via a second clutch (reference numeral 28).

US Pat. No. 8,096,915

  As a gear of Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism (compound planetary gear train) and single type or double pinion type planetary gear included in the above-mentioned multi-stage transmission, generally an inclined gear is adopted, but it is constituted by an inclined gear. In the planetary gear mechanism, a thrust force in the opposite direction acts on the sun gear on the center side and the ring gear on the outer peripheral side. Therefore, during the operation of the multi-stage transmission, the third shaft (reference numeral 46) of the first clutch connected to the ring gear of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism and the fourth shaft of the second clutch connected to the rear sun gear. (Reference numeral 48) will move in the opposite directions. However, the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 describes how to receive the thrust force acting on the first and second clutches, that is, how to support the third shaft and the fourth shaft in the axial direction. This is not disclosed, and there is a possibility that the increase in the size of the entire apparatus cannot be suppressed as the burden on the plurality of thrust bearings increases, that is, the size increases.

  Therefore, the main object of the present invention is to reduce the size of the thrust bearing included in the multi-stage transmission and thereby suppress the increase in size of the entire apparatus.

The multi-stage transmission according to the present invention is
In a multi-stage transmission that shifts the power transmitted from the motor of the vehicle to the input member and transmits it to the output member,
A planetary gear mechanism having a sun gear, a ring gear, and a carrier that rotatably supports the pinion gear, to which power is transmitted from the input member;
A clutch drum that rotates integrally with the ring gear of the planetary gear mechanism, and connects the ring gear and a connection target element that is arranged apart from the planetary gear mechanism in the axial direction; A first clutch to be released;
A second clutch that has a clutch hub that rotates integrally with the sun gear of the planetary gear mechanism and that is disposed inside the clutch drum, and that connects the sun gear and the element to be connected and releases the connection between the two. When,
From the cylindrical portion, a cylindrical portion in which the first friction engagement plate of the first clutch is fitted to the outer peripheral portion and the second friction engagement plate of the second clutch is fitted to the inner peripheral portion; A drum member having a connecting portion that is extended and connected to the connection target element,
The drum member is disposed such that the connecting portion extends between the clutch drum and the clutch hub toward the connection target element.
A thrust bearing is disposed between the clutch hub and the drum member and between the drum member and the clutch drum,
The sun gear, the ring gear, and the pinion gear of the planetary gear mechanism are bevel gears, and the direction of tooth traces of the sun gear, the ring gear, and the pinion gear is transmitted from the input member to the planetary gear mechanism. When the vehicle travels forward, the sun gear is biased toward the connection target element and the ring gear is biased to the side opposite to the connection target element.

  In this multi-stage transmission, when power is transmitted from the input member to the planetary gear mechanism and the vehicle travels forward, the clutch drum of the first clutch connected to the ring gear of the planetary gear mechanism and the clutch hub of the second clutch connected to the sun gear. Even if they move in the opposite directions, the thrust drum disposed in the clutch drum, that is, between the clutch hub and the drum member and between the drum member and the clutch drum, The clutch hub of the second clutch can be supported in the axial direction. As a result, it is possible to satisfactorily reduce the burden on the thrust bearing disposed between the case housing the planetary gear mechanism and the clutch hub and between the clutch drum and the case. Therefore, in this multi-stage transmission, the thrust bearing can be miniaturized and the overall size of the apparatus can be suppressed. Further, in this multi-stage transmission, since the drum member is used as the clutch hub of the first clutch and the clutch drum of the second clutch, the increase in the number of parts is suppressed and the increase in the size of the entire apparatus is better suppressed. It becomes possible.

It is a schematic block diagram of the power transmission device containing the multi-stage transmission by this invention. It is a speed diagram which shows ratio of the rotational speed of each rotation element with respect to the input rotational speed in the multi-stage transmission by this invention. 3 is an operation table showing the relationship between each shift stage and the operating states of clutches and brakes in the multi-stage transmission according to the present invention. It is an expanded sectional view which shows the multistage transmission by this invention. It is an expanded sectional view which shows the multistage transmission by this invention. It is an expanded sectional view which shows the multistage transmission by this invention.

  Next, the form for implementing this invention is demonstrated, referring drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a power transmission device 10 including an automatic transmission 20 which is a multi-stage transmission according to the present invention. A power transmission device 10 shown in the figure is connected to a crankshaft of an engine (internal combustion engine) (not shown) and / or a rotor of an electric motor as a drive source mounted vertically in a front portion of a rear wheel drive vehicle. Power (torque) from an engine or the like can be transmitted to left and right rear wheels (drive wheels) (not shown). As shown in the figure, the power transmission device 10 includes, for example, an aluminum alloy transmission case (stationary member) in addition to the automatic transmission 20 that shifts the power transmitted from the engine or the like to the input shaft 20i and transmits it to the output shaft 20o. ) 11, a starting device (fluid transmission device) 12, an oil pump 17, and the like.

  The starting device 12 includes an input-side pump impeller 14p connected to the drive source as described above, an output-side turbine runner 14t connected to the input shaft (input member) 20i of the automatic transmission 20, a pump impeller 14p, A stator 14s that is disposed inside the turbine runner 14t and rectifies the flow of hydraulic oil from the turbine runner 14t to the pump impeller 14p. A one-way clutch that is supported by a stator shaft (not shown) and restricts the rotational direction of the stator 14s in one direction. Including a torque converter having 14o and the like. Further, the starting device 12 connects the front cover connected to the crankshaft of the engine and the like and the input shaft 20i of the automatic transmission 20 to each other, and releases the connection between the front cover and the automatic transmission. And a damper mechanism 16 that damps vibration between the input shaft 20 i of the machine 20. The starting device 12 may include a fluid coupling that does not have the stator 14s.

  The oil pump 17 includes a pump assembly including a pump body and a pump cover, an external gear (inner rotor) connected to the pump impeller 14p of the starting device 12 via a chain or a gear train, and an internal gear meshing with the external gear. A gear pump having a tooth gear (outer rotor) or the like is configured. The oil pump 17 is driven by power from an engine or the like, sucks hydraulic oil (ATF) stored in an oil pan (not shown), and pumps it to a hydraulic control device (not shown).

  The automatic transmission 20 is configured as a 10-speed transmission, and is connected to left and right rear wheels via a differential gear and a drive shaft (not shown) in addition to the input shaft 20i as shown in FIG. Output pin (output member) 20o, single-pinion type first planetary gear 21 and second planetary gear 22 arranged in the axial direction of automatic transmission 20 (input shaft 20i and output shaft 20o), double pinion And a Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 as a compound planetary gear train configured by combining a planetary gear and a single pinion planetary gear. Further, the automatic transmission 20 includes a clutch C1 (first clutch) as a first engagement element and a clutch C2 (second clutch) as a second engagement element for changing the power transmission path from the input shaft 20i to the output shaft 20o. A second clutch), a clutch C3 (third clutch) as a third engagement element, a clutch C4 (fourth clutch) as a fourth engagement element, a brake B1 (first brake) as a fifth engagement element, and A brake B2 (second brake) as a sixth engagement element is included.

  In the present embodiment, the first and second planetary gears 21 and 22 and the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 are connected to the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 and the second planetary gear 22 from the starting device 12, that is, the engine side (left side in FIG. 1). The first planetary gear 21, that is, the single pinion planetary gear constituting the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25, the double pinion planetary gear constituting the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25, the second planetary gear 22, and the first planetary gear 21. It arrange | positions in the transmission case 11 so that it may rank in order. Thereby, the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 is arranged on the front side of the vehicle so as to be close to the starting device 12, and the first planetary gear 21 is arranged on the rear side of the vehicle so as to be close to the output shaft 20o. The second planetary gear 22 is disposed between the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 and the first planetary gear 21.

  The first planetary gear 21 includes a first sun gear 21s that is an external gear, a first ring gear 21r that is an internal gear disposed concentrically with the first sun gear 21s, and a first sun gear 21s and a first ring gear 21r, respectively. And a first carrier 21c that holds the plurality of first pinion gears 21p so as to freely rotate (rotate) and revolve. In the present embodiment, the gear ratio λ1 of the first planetary gear 21 (the number of teeth of the first sun gear 21s / the number of teeth of the first ring gear 21r) is set to λ1 = 0.277, for example.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the first carrier 21c of the first planetary gear 21 is always connected (fixed) to an intermediate shaft (intermediate shaft) 20m of the automatic transmission 20 connected to the input shaft 20i. Thereby, when power is transmitted from the engine or the like to the input shaft 20i, the power from the engine or the like is always transmitted to the first carrier 21c via the input shaft 20i and the intermediate shaft 20m. The first carrier 21c functions as an input element of the first planetary gear 21 (the first input element of the automatic transmission 20) when the clutch C4 is engaged, and idles when the clutch C4 is released. Further, the first ring gear 21r functions as an output element of the first planetary gear 21 (first output element of the automatic transmission 20) when the clutch C4 is engaged.

  The second planetary gear 22 includes a second sun gear 22s that is an external gear, a second ring gear 22r that is an internal gear disposed concentrically with the second sun gear 22s, and a second sun gear 22s and a second ring gear 22r, respectively. And a second carrier (planetary carrier) 22c that holds the plurality of second pinion gears 22p so that they can rotate (rotate) and revolve freely. In the present embodiment, the gear ratio λ2 of the second planetary gear 22 (the number of teeth of the second sun gear 22s / the number of teeth of the second ring gear 22r) is determined to be, for example, λ2 = 0.244.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the second sun gear 22s of the second planetary gear 22 is integrated (always connected) with the first sun gear 21s of the first planetary gear 21, and is always integrated with the first sun gear 21s (and Rotate or stop on the same axis. However, the first sun gear 21s and the second sun gear 22s may be configured separately and always connected via a connecting member (first connecting member) (not shown). The second carrier 22c of the second planetary gear 22 is always connected to the output shaft 20o, and always rotates or stops integrally (and coaxially) with the output shaft 20o. Thereby, the second carrier 22c functions as an output element of the second planetary gear 22 (second output element of the automatic transmission 20). Further, the second ring gear 22r of the second planetary gear 22 functions as a fixable element of the second planetary gear 22 (first fixable element of the automatic transmission 20).

  The Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 includes a third sun gear 23s and a fourth sun gear 24s that are external gears, a third ring gear 23r that is an internal gear disposed concentrically with the third sun gear 23s, and a third sun gear 23s. A plurality of third pinion gears (short pinion gears) 23p that mesh with the fourth sun gear 24s and a plurality of third pinion gears 23p, and a plurality of fourth pinion gears (long pinion gears) 24p that mesh with the third ring gear 23r. The third pinion gear 23p and the plurality of fourth pinion gears 24p are rotatable (rotatable) and revolved to hold the third carrier 23c.

  Such Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 is a compound planetary gear train configured by combining a double pinion planetary gear (third planetary gear) and a single pinion planetary gear (fourth planetary gear). That is, the third sun gear 23s, the third carrier 23c, the third and fourth pinion gears 23p and 24p, and the third ring gear 23r of the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 constitute a double pinion type third planetary gear. The fourth sun gear 24s, the third carrier 23c, the fourth pinion gear 24p, and the third ring gear 23r of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 constitute a single pinion type fourth planetary gear. In the present embodiment, the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 has a gear ratio λ3 of the double pinion type third planetary gear (the number of teeth of the third sun gear 23s / the number of teeth of the third ring gear 23r), for example, λ3 = The gear ratio λ4 of the single pinion type fourth planetary gear (the number of teeth of the fourth sun gear 24s / the number of teeth of the third ring gear 23r) is, for example, λ4 = 0.581. The

  Of the rotating elements constituting the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 (third and fourth planetary gears), the fourth sun gear 24s is an element that can be fixed to the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 (the second fixing of the automatic transmission 20). Function as a possible element). Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the third carrier 23 c is always connected (fixed) to the input shaft 20 i, and the first planetary gear 21 is connected via an intermediate shaft 20 m as a connecting member (second connecting member). Always connected to the first carrier 21c. Thus, when power is transmitted from the engine or the like to the input shaft 20i, power from the engine or the like is always transmitted to the third carrier 23c via the input shaft 20i. Therefore, the third carrier 23c functions as an input element of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 (second input element of the automatic transmission 20). The third ring gear 23r functions as a first output element of the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25, and the third sun gear 23s functions as a second output element of the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25.

  The clutch C1 mutually connects the first sun gear 21s of the first planetary gear 21 and the second sun gear 22s of the second planetary gear 22 and the third ring gear 23r which is the first output element of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 to each other. It connects and cancels both connections. The clutch C2 mutually connects the first sun gear 21s of the first planetary gear 21 and the second sun gear 22s of the second planetary gear 22 and the third sun gear 23s, which is the second output element of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25, to each other. It connects and cancels both connections. The clutch C3 connects and disconnects the second ring gear 22r of the second planetary gear 22 and the third ring gear 23r, which is the first output element of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25, to each other. The clutch C4 connects the first ring gear 21r, which is the output element of the first planetary gear 21, and the output shaft 20o to each other and releases the connection between them.

  The brake B1 fixes (connects) the fourth sun gear 24s, which can be fixed to the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25, to the transmission case 11 as a stationary member in a non-rotatable manner, and the fourth sun gear 24s to the transmission case 11. In contrast, it is free to rotate. The brake B2 fixes (connects) the second ring gear 22r, which is a fixable element of the second planetary gear 22, to the transmission case 11 so as not to rotate, and the second ring gear 22r to the transmission case 11 as a stationary member. And free to rotate.

  In this embodiment, as the clutches C1 to C4, a piston, a plurality of friction engagement plates (for example, a friction plate formed by sticking a friction material on both surfaces of an annular member, and an annular member formed smoothly on both surfaces) A multi-plate friction type hydraulic clutch (friction engagement element) having a hydraulic servo composed of a separator plate), an engagement oil chamber to which hydraulic oil is supplied, a centrifugal oil pressure cancellation chamber, and the like are employed. Further, as the brakes B1 and B2, a multi-plate friction hydraulic brake having a hydraulic servo including a piston, a plurality of friction engagement plates (friction plates and separator plates), an engagement oil chamber to which hydraulic oil is supplied, and the like. Is adopted. The clutches C1 to C4 and the brakes B1 and B2 operate by receiving and supplying hydraulic oil from the hydraulic control device.

  FIG. 2 is a velocity diagram showing the ratio of the rotational speed of each rotary element to the rotational speed of the input shaft 20i (input rotational speed) in the automatic transmission 20 (however, the input shaft 20i, that is, the first carrier 21c and the third carrier 21c). The rotation speed of the carrier 23c is set to a value 1). FIG. 3 is an operation table showing the relationship between the respective shift stages of the automatic transmission 20 and the operation states of the clutches C1 to C4 and the brakes B1 and B2.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the three rotating elements constituting the single pinion type first planetary gear 21, that is, the first sun gear 21 s, the first ring gear 21 r, and the first carrier 21 c, are speed lines of the first planetary gear 21. The first sun gear 21s, the first carrier 21c, and the first ring gear 21r are arranged in this order from the left side in the drawing (interval corresponding to the gear ratio λ1) on the drawing (the left velocity diagram in FIG. 2). In accordance with the order of arrangement in the speed diagram, in the present invention, the first sun gear 21s is the first rotating element of the automatic transmission 20, the first carrier 21c is the second rotating element of the automatic transmission 20, and the first The ring gear 21r is a third rotating element of the automatic transmission 20. Therefore, the first planetary gear 21 has the first rotation element, the second rotation element, and the third rotation element of the automatic transmission 20 that are arranged in order at intervals according to the gear ratio λ1 on the velocity diagram.

  Further, the three rotating elements constituting the single pinion type second planetary gear 22, that is, the second sun gear 22 s, the second ring gear 22 r, and the second carrier 22 c, are velocity diagrams of the second planetary gear 22 (in FIG. 2). The second sun gear 22s, the second carrier 22c, and the second ring gear 22r are arranged in this order from the left side in the figure at an interval corresponding to the gear ratio λ2 on the central speed diagram). According to the arrangement order in the speed diagram, in the present invention, the second sun gear 22s is the fourth rotating element of the automatic transmission 20, the second carrier 22c is the fifth rotating element of the automatic transmission 20, and the second The ring gear 22r is a fourth rotating element of the automatic transmission 20. Accordingly, the second planetary gear 22 has the fourth rotation element, the fifth rotation element, and the sixth rotation element of the automatic transmission 20 that are arranged in order at intervals according to the gear ratio λ2 on the velocity diagram.

  Further, four rotating elements constituting the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25, that is, a fourth sun gear 24s as a lockable element, a third carrier 23c as an input element, a third ring gear 23r as a first output element, and a second The third sun gear 23s as an output element is arranged in this order from the left side in the figure at an interval according to the gear ratio λ3 of the single third planetary gear and the gear ratio λ4 of the double pinion fourth planetary gear. Are arranged on a speed diagram (speed diagram on the right side in FIG. 2) of the planetary gear mechanism 25. According to the arrangement order in the speed diagram, in the present invention, the fourth sun gear 24s is the seventh rotating element of the automatic transmission 20, the third carrier 23c is the eighth rotating element of the automatic transmission 20, and the third The ring gear 23r is the ninth rotating element of the automatic transmission 20, and the third sun gear 23s is the tenth rotating element of the automatic transmission 20. Therefore, the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 includes the seventh rotation element, the eighth rotation element, the ninth rotation element, and the like of the automatic transmission 20 that are arranged in order on the speed diagram at intervals corresponding to the gear ratios λ3 and λ4. It has a tenth rotating element.

  In the automatic transmission 20, the clutches C1 to C4 and the brakes B1 and B2 are engaged or released as shown in FIG. 3, and the first to tenth rotation elements described above (however, the first rotation element and the fourth rotation are the same). Since the elements are always connected to each other, a total of nine rotating elements (substantially a total of nine rotating elements) are changed, so that there are ten ways in the forward rotation direction and reverse driving between the input shaft 20i and the output shaft 20o. One power transmission path in the rotational direction, that is, the forward speed and the reverse speed from the first speed to the tenth speed can be set.

  Specifically, the forward first speed is formed by engaging the clutches C1 and C2 and the brake B2 and releasing the remaining clutches C3 and C4 and the brake B1. That is, when the first forward speed is established, the first sun gear 21s of the first planetary gear 21 and the second sun gear 22s of the second planetary gear 22 and the third ring gear 23r (second gear of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25) are formed by the clutch C1. The first sun gear 21s of the first planetary gear 21 and the second sun gear 22s of the second planetary gear 22 and the third sun gear 23s of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 (first output element). 2 output elements) are connected to each other, and the second ring gear 22r (fixable element) of the second planetary gear 22 is fixed to the transmission case 11 in a non-rotatable manner by the brake B2. In this embodiment (the gear ratios of the first and second planetary gears 21 and 22 and the third and fourth planetary gears are λ1 = 0.277, λ2 = 0.244, λ3 = 0.488, and λ4 = 0.581. In some cases, the same applies to the following. The gear ratio (the rotational speed of the input shaft 20i / the rotational speed of the output shaft 20o) γ1 at the first forward speed is γ1 = 5.091. When the vehicle travels forward with the fourth sun gear 24s being rotatably released by the brake B1, the third carrier 23c, the third gear 23s, the third ring gear 23r, and the fourth sun gear of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 are used. As shown in FIG. 2, 24s rotates integrally at the same rotational speed.

  The second forward speed is formed by engaging the clutch C1 and the brakes B1 and B2 and releasing the remaining clutches C2, C3, and C4. That is, when the second forward speed is established, the first sun gear 21s of the first planetary gear 21 and the second sun gear 22s of the second planetary gear 22 and the third ring gear 23r (second gear of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25) are formed by the clutch C1. In addition, the fourth sun gear 24s (fixable element) of the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 is non-rotatably fixed to the transmission case 11 by the brake B1, and the brake B2 The second ring gear 22r (fixable element) of the two planetary gears 22 is fixed to the transmission case 11 so as not to rotate. In the present embodiment, the gear ratio γ2 at the second forward speed is γ2 = 3.219. The step ratio between the first forward speed and the second forward speed is γ1 / γ2 = 1.581.

  The third forward speed is formed by engaging the clutch C2 and the brakes B1 and B2 and releasing the remaining clutches C1, C3, and C4. In other words, when the third forward speed is established, the first sun gear 21s of the first planetary gear 21 and the second sun gear 22s of the second planetary gear 22 and the third sun gear 23s (second gear of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25) are engaged by the clutch C2. And the fourth sun gear 24s (fixable element) of the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 is non-rotatably fixed to the transmission case 11 by the brake B1, and the brake B2 The second ring gear 22r (fixable element) of the two planetary gears 22 is fixed to the transmission case 11 so as not to rotate. In the present embodiment, the gear ratio γ3 at the third forward speed is γ3 = 2.324. The step ratio between the second forward speed and the third forward speed is γ2 / γ3 = 1.385.

  The fourth forward speed is formed by engaging the clutch C4 and the brakes B1 and B2 and releasing the remaining clutches C1, C2, and C3. That is, when the first forward speed is established, the first ring gear 21r (output element) of the first planetary gear 21 and the output shaft 20o are connected to each other by the clutch C4, and the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 is further connected by the brake B1. The fourth sun gear 24s (fixable element) is fixed to the transmission case 11 in a non-rotatable manner, and the second ring gear 22r (fixable element) of the second planetary gear 22 is fixed to the transmission case 11 by the brake B2. Fixed non-rotatable. In the present embodiment, the gear ratio γ4 at the fourth forward speed is γ4 = 1,886. The step ratio between the third forward speed and the fourth forward speed is γ3 / γ4 = 1.232.

  The fifth forward speed is formed by engaging the clutches C2 and C4 and the brake B1 and releasing the remaining clutches C1 and C3 and the brake B2. That is, when the fifth forward speed is established, the first sun gear 21s of the first planetary gear 21 and the second sun gear 22s of the second planetary gear 22 and the third sun gear 23s (second gear of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25) are engaged by the clutch C2. 2 output elements) are connected to each other, and the first ring gear 21r (output element) of the first planetary gear 21 and the output shaft 20o are connected to each other by the clutch C4, and the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 is further connected to the brake B1. The fourth sun gear 24s (fixable element) is fixed to the transmission case 11 so as not to rotate. In the present embodiment, the gear ratio γ5 at the fifth forward speed is γ5 = 1.491. The step ratio between the fourth forward speed and the fifth forward speed is γ4 / γ5 = 1.265.

  The sixth forward speed is formed by engaging the clutches C1 and C4 and the brake B1 and releasing the remaining clutches C2 and C3 and the brake B2. That is, when the sixth forward speed is established, the first sun gear 21s of the first planetary gear 21 and the second sun gear 22s of the second planetary gear 22 and the third ring gear 23r (second gear) of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 are formed by the clutch C1. 1 output element) are connected to each other, the first ring gear 21r (output element) of the first planetary gear 21 and the output shaft 20o are connected to each other by the clutch C4, and the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 is further connected to the brake B1. The fourth sun gear 24s (fixable element) is fixed to the transmission case 11 so as not to rotate. In the present embodiment, the gear ratio γ6 at the sixth forward speed is γ6 = 1.192. The step ratio between the fifth forward speed and the sixth forward speed is γ5 / γ6 = 1.251.

  The seventh forward speed is formed by engaging the clutches C1, C3, and C4 and releasing the remaining clutch C2 and the brakes B1 and B2. That is, when the seventh forward speed is established, the first sun gear 21s of the first planetary gear 21 and the second sun gear 22s of the second planetary gear 22 and the third ring gear 23r (second gear) of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 are formed by the clutch C1. 1 output element) and the second ring gear 22r of the second planetary gear 22 and the third ring gear 23r (first output element) of the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 are connected to each other by the clutch C3. The first ring gear 21r (output element) of the first planetary gear 21 and the output shaft 20o are connected to each other by the clutch C4. In the present embodiment, the gear ratio γ7 at the seventh forward speed is γ7 = 1.000. The step ratio between the sixth forward speed and the seventh forward speed is γ6 / γ7 = 1.192.

  The eighth forward speed is formed by engaging the clutches C3 and C4 and the brake B1 and releasing the remaining clutches C1 and C2 and the brake B2. That is, when the eighth forward speed is established, the clutch C3 connects the second ring gear 22r of the second planetary gear 22 and the third ring gear 23r (first output element) of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 to each other. The first ring gear 21r (output element) of the first planetary gear 21 and the output shaft 20o are connected to each other by the clutch C4, and the fourth sun gear 24s (fixable element) of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 is further connected by the brake B1. It is fixed to the transmission case 11 so that it cannot rotate. In the present embodiment, the gear ratio γ8 at the eighth forward speed is γ8 = 0.785. The step ratio between the seventh forward speed and the eighth forward speed is γ7 / γ8 = 1.273.

  The ninth forward speed is established by engaging the clutches C1, C3 and the brake B1, and releasing the remaining clutches C2, C4 and the brake B2. That is, when the ninth forward speed is established, the first sun gear 21s of the first planetary gear 21 and the second sun gear 22s of the second planetary gear 22 and the third ring gear 23r (second gear of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25) are formed by the clutch C1. 1 output element) and the second ring gear 22r of the second planetary gear 22 and the third ring gear 23r (first output element) of the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 are connected to each other by the clutch C3. The fourth sun gear 24s (fixable element) of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 is fixed to the transmission case 11 so as not to rotate by the brake B1. In the present embodiment, the gear ratio γ9 at the ninth forward speed is γ9 = 0.632. The step ratio between the eighth forward speed and the ninth forward speed is γ8 / γ9 = 1.242.

  The tenth forward speed is formed by engaging the clutches C2 and C3 and the brake B1, and releasing the remaining clutches C1 and C4 and the brake B2. That is, at the time of formation of the forward tenth speed, the first sun gear 21s of the first planetary gear 21 and the second sun gear 22s of the second planetary gear 22 and the third sun gear 23s of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 (first gear) are generated by the clutch C2. 2 output elements) and the second ring gear 22r of the second planetary gear 22 and the third ring gear 23r (first output element) of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 are connected to each other by the clutch C3. The fourth sun gear 24s (fixable element) of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 is fixed to the transmission case 11 so as not to rotate by the brake B1. In the present embodiment, the gear ratio γ10 at the tenth forward speed is γ10 = 0.588. The step ratio between the ninth forward speed and the tenth forward speed is γ9 / γ10 = 1.076. The spread in the automatic transmission 20 (gear ratio width = gear ratio γ1 at the first forward speed, which is the lowest speed) / gear ratio γ10 at the tenth speed, which is the highest speed, is γ1 / γ10 = 8. .660.

  The reverse gear is formed by engaging the clutches C2 and C3 and the brake B2 and releasing the remaining clutches C1 and C4 and the brake B1. That is, when the reverse gear is formed, the first sun gear 21s of the first planetary gear 21 and the second sun gear 22s of the second planetary gear 22 and the third sun gear 23s (second output element) of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 by the clutch C2. Are connected to each other, and the second ring gear 22r of the second planetary gear 22 and the third ring gear 23r (first output element) of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 are connected to each other by the clutch C3, and the brake B2 Thus, the second ring gear 22r (fixable element) of the second planetary gear 22 is fixed to the transmission case 11 so as not to rotate. In the present embodiment, the gear ratio γrev in the reverse speed is γrev = −4.860. The step ratio between the first forward speed and the reverse speed is | γrev / γ1 | = 0.955.

  As described above, according to the automatic transmission 20, it is possible to provide the forward speed and the reverse speed from the first speed to the tenth speed by engaging / disengaging the clutches C1 to C4 and the brakes B1 and B2. Become. As a result, in the automatic transmission 20, the spread is increased (in this embodiment, 8.660), in particular, the vehicle fuel efficiency at high vehicle speeds and the acceleration performance at each gear stage are improved, and the step ratio is set appropriately. The shift feeling can be improved by reducing (suppressing becoming larger). Therefore, according to the automatic transmission 20, both the fuel consumption and drivability of the vehicle can be improved satisfactorily.

  Further, in the automatic transmission 20, the first forward speed is achieved by engaging any three of the six engaging elements, that is, the clutches C1 to C4 and the brakes B1 and B2 and releasing the remaining three. To the tenth forward speed and the reverse speed. Thus, for example, as compared with a transmission that forms a plurality of shift stages by engaging two of the six clutches and brakes and releasing the remaining four, it is released as the shift stages are formed. It is possible to reduce the number of engaging elements. As a result, drag loss due to slight contact between members in the engagement element released with the formation of the shift stage can be reduced, and the power transmission efficiency in the automatic transmission 20 can be further improved. .

  Further, in the automatic transmission 20, like the third carrier 23c (input element) of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25, the first carrier 21c (second rotation element) of the first planetary gear 21 is interposed via the intermediate shaft 20m. The first ring gear 21r (third rotating element) of the first planetary gear 21 is connected to the output shaft 20o (second planetary gear) by the clutch C4 at the time of formation from the fourth forward speed to the eighth forward speed. The gear 22 is connected to the second carrier 22c). As a result, for example, the first ring gear (third rotating element) of the first planetary gear is always connected to the output shaft together with the second carrier (fifth rotating element) of the second planetary gear, and the first carrier of the first planetary gear. Compared to a clutch that selectively connects the first carrier (second rotating element) and the input shaft in a transmission in which the (second rotating element) is selectively connected to the input shaft, the torque sharing of the clutch C4 is reduced. Can be made.

  That is, the first carrier 21c of the first planetary gear 21 is a second rotating element that is always connected to the input shaft 20i, and the first ring gear 21r of the first planetary gear 21 is selectively connected to the output shaft 20o by the clutch C4. By using the third rotating element to be connected, for example, the first ring gear of the first planetary gear is always connected to the output shaft together with the second carrier of the second planetary gear 22, and the first carrier of the first planetary gear is input. Compared to a clutch that selectively connects the first carrier and the input shaft in a transmission that is selectively connected to the shaft, the torque transmitted through the engaged clutch C4 is reduced (1 / (1 + λ1) Can). Therefore, in the automatic transmission 20, it is possible to favorably reduce the torque sharing of the clutch C4. As a result, in the automatic transmission 20, the clutch C4 can be made compact in at least one of the axial direction and the radial direction. Therefore, according to the automatic transmission 20, it is possible to improve both power transmission efficiency and drivability, and to suppress an increase in the size of the entire apparatus.

  Further, the first and second planetary gears 21 and 22 are single-pinion planetary gears, so that at least one of the first and second planetary gears 21 and 22 is, for example, a double-pinion planetary gear. The meshing loss between the rotating elements in the planetary gears 21 and 22 is reduced to further improve the power transmission efficiency in the automatic transmission 20, and the number of parts is reduced to improve the assembly while suppressing the increase in the weight of the entire device. It becomes possible to make it. Further, as in the automatic transmission 20, a Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25, which is a compound planetary gear train configured by combining a double pinion type third planetary gear and a single pinion type fourth planetary gear, is employed. For example, it is possible to improve the assemblability while reducing the number of parts and suppressing an increase in the weight of the entire apparatus.

  Next, a specific configuration of the automatic transmission 20 will be described in detail.

  4 to 6 are enlarged sectional views showing the automatic transmission 20. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the brake B1 that fixes (connects) the fourth sun gear 24s, which can be fixed to the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25, to the transmission case 11 in a non-rotatable manner includes four clutches C1 to Among the C4 and the two brakes B1 and B2, the side opposite to the first and second planetary gears 21 and 22 with respect to the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25, that is, Ravigneaux, is closest to the starting device 12 (engine). It arrange | positions rather than the type planetary gear mechanism 25 in the vehicle front part side (left side in FIG. 1). As shown in FIG. 4, the brake B1 includes a brake hub 500 that is always connected (fixed) to the fourth sun gear 24s, a plurality of friction plates 501, and a plurality of separator plates 502 arranged alternately with the friction plates 501. And a backing plate, a piston 540 that presses and frictionally engages the friction plate 501 and the separator plate 502, and a plurality of return springs (coil springs) SP5 that bias the piston 540 away from the friction plate 501 and the separator plate 502 Including.

  The brake hub 500 is rotatably supported via a plurality of radial bearings by an annular front support (front support portion) 11f made of, for example, aluminum alloy that is fixed to the transmission case 11 and constitutes a part of the transmission case 11. Is done. In addition, a thrust bearing T1 is disposed between the front support 11f and the brake hub 500, and between the fourth sun gear 24s always connected to the brake hub 500 and the third carrier 23c of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25. Is provided with a thrust bearing T2. The plurality of friction plates 501 (the respective inner peripheral portions) of the brake B1 are fitted to splines formed on the outer peripheral surface of the brake hub 500 so as to rotate integrally with the brake hub 500 and move in the axial direction. Is supported by the brake hub 500. Further, the plurality of separator plates 502 (the respective outer peripheral portions) of the brake B1 are fitted to splines formed on the inner peripheral surface of the drum portion (tubular portion) 11d extending in the axial direction of the input shaft 20i from the front support 11f. Is done. Accordingly, the plurality of separator plates 502 are supported by the front support 11f so as not to rotate with respect to the transmission case 11 and to be movable in the axial direction.

  Further, the piston 540 is supported by the front support 11f so as not to rotate and move in the axial direction with respect to the transmission case 11, and together with the front support 11f, defines an engagement oil chamber 550 of the brake B1. The engagement oil chamber 550 is supplied with engagement oil pressure (hydraulic oil) to the brake B1 regulated by the oil pressure control device through an oil passage formed in the front support 11f. The plurality of return springs SP5 are an annular spring support member 570 that is fixed to the front support 11f using a snap ring so as to be positioned on the opposite side of the engagement oil chamber 550 with respect to the piston 540, and the piston 540. Between the engagement oil chamber 550 and the engagement oil chamber 550. As the return spring SP5 of the brake B1, a single leaf spring may be used instead of a plurality of coil springs.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the clutch C <b> 1 is disposed between the second planetary gear 22 and the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 so as to be close to the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 (third planetary gear). . The clutch C2 is surrounded at least in part by the constituent members of the clutch C1 and is connected to the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 so as to be close to the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 (third planetary gear). Arranged between. Further, the clutch C <b> 3 is disposed between the second planetary gear 22 and the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 so as to be close to the second planetary gear 22. The brake B2 is disposed between the second planetary gear 22 and the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 so as to surround at least a part of the clutch C3 and to be close to the second planetary gear 22.

  As described above, the clutches C1 and C2 use the first sun gear 21s of the first planetary gear 21 and the second sun gear 22s of the second planetary gear 22 as common connection target elements, and thus are shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. As described above, the drum member 120 that is always connected (fixed) to the first sun gear 21s and the second sun gear 22s of the second planetary gear 22 and functions as the clutch hub of the clutch C1 and the clutch drum of the clutch C2 is shared. Further, as described above, since the third ring gear 23r of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 is a common connection target element, the clutches C1 and C3 are always connected (fixed) to the third ring gear 23r and the clutch C1. The drum member 130 that functions as the clutch drum and the clutch hub of the clutch C3 is shared. Further, as described above, the clutch C3 and the brake B2 function as the clutch drum of the clutch C3 and the brake hub of the brake B2 because the second ring gear 22r of the second planetary gear 22 is the element to be connected or the element to be fixed. The drum member 360 to be used is shared.

  The drum member 120 includes a hub portion 121 used by the clutch C1, a drum portion 122 used by the clutch C2, and the first sun gear 21s and the second sun gear 21s of the first planetary gear 21 which are elements to be connected to the clutches C1 and C2. And a connecting portion 125 that is always connected (fixed) to the second sun gear 22 s of the planetary gear 22. The hub part 121 has a hub body 121a having a spline formed on the outer peripheral surface, and an annular flange part 121b extending radially inward from one end (the left end in FIGS. 4 and 5) of the hub body 121a. . In the present embodiment, the inner peripheral surface of the hub main body 121a is formed in a concave cylindrical surface shape having no irregularities. Thereby, it is possible to ensure the strength of the hub portion 121 without increasing the thickness of the hub body 121a. The length of the flange portion 121b in the radial direction is arbitrarily determined according to the torque capacity required for the clutches C1 and C2.

  The drum portion 122 is formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape with one end (left end in FIGS. 4 and 5) opened, and radially inward from the cylindrical portion and one end of the cylindrical portion (right end in FIGS. 4 and 5). It has an extended annular side wall. Splines are formed on the inner peripheral surface of the drum portion 122 (cylindrical portion), and the outer peripheral surface of the drum portion 122 (cylindrical portion) is formed in a cylindrical surface shape having no irregularities. Thereby, the strength of the drum portion 122 can be ensured without increasing the thickness. The connecting part 125 has a long cylindrical part and a flange part extending radially outward from one end (the left end in FIGS. 4 and 5) of the cylindrical part, and via a bush or a radial bearing or the like. The input shaft 20i is coaxially and rotatably supported. The cylindrical portion (other end) of the connecting portion 125 is connected to the first and second sun gears 21 s and 22 s through a spline or the like, and the flange portion of the connecting portion 125 is welded to the inner peripheral portion of the drum portion 122. It is firmly fixed. Thereby, the drum part 122 is always connected to the first and second sun gears 21s and 22s via the connecting part 125.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the end portion on the opening side of the drum portion 122 is press-fitted into the flange portion 121 b (opening) of the hub portion 121, and the outer peripheral surface and flange of the end portion on the opening side of the drum portion 122. The inner peripheral surface of the part 121b is firmly fixed by welding. Thereby, the hub part 121 is always connected to the first and second sun gears 21s and 22s via the drum part 122 and the connecting part 125. The hub portion 121 and the cylindrical portion of the drum portion 122 constitute a cylindrical portion having splines on both the outer peripheral side and the inner peripheral side. And the flange part 121b fixed to the outer periphery of the edge part by the side of the opening of the drum part 122 functions as a cyclic | annular rib. Further, the inner peripheral surface of the hub main body 121a of the hub portion 121 is opposed to the outer peripheral surface of the drum portion 122 with an interval according to the radial dimension of the flange portion 121b, and the hub main body 121a and the drum portion of the hub portion 121 are opposed to each other. An annular space 121c (oil sump) that opens on the opposite side of the end of the drum portion 122 and the flange portion 121b is defined between the drum portion 122 and the flange portion 121b.

  The drum member 130 includes a drum part (cylindrical part) 131 used by the clutch C1, a hub part 133 used by the clutch C3, and an annular support part 135. In this embodiment, the drum part 131, the hub part 133, and the support part 135 are integrally formed by casting, for example, an aluminum alloy. The drum portion 131 has an opening-side end portion (left end portion in FIGS. 4 and 5) that is always connected (fixed) to the third ring gear 23r of the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 that is an element to be connected to the clutches C1 and C3. A cylindrical portion and an annular side wall portion extending radially inward from one end (the right end in FIGS. 4 and 5) of the cylindrical portion. Splines are formed on the inner peripheral surface of the drum portion 131 (cylindrical portion), and the outer peripheral surface of the drum portion 131 (cylindrical portion) is formed in a columnar surface shape having no irregularities. Thereby, the strength of the drum portion 131 can be ensured without increasing the thickness.

  The hub portion 133 of the drum member 130 extends from the annular side wall portion of the drum portion 131 to the side opposite to the opening side end portion of the drum portion 131 (cylindrical portion) (the right side in FIGS. 4 and 5). In the present embodiment, the hub portion 133 is formed in a cylindrical shape having an outer diameter smaller than that of the drum portion 131. Moreover, the spline is formed in the outer peripheral surface of the hub part 133, and the inner peripheral surface of the hub part 133 is formed in the concave cylindrical surface shape which does not have an unevenness | corrugation. Thereby, the strength of the hub portion 133 can be secured without increasing the thickness. In the present embodiment, the support portion 135 extends radially inward from the inner peripheral surface of the hub portion 133, and the inner peripheral portion thereof is connected to the connecting portion 125 (of the drum member 120 via a bush or a radial bearing). The outer peripheral surface of the lens is coaxially and rotatably supported.

  The drum member 360 (clutch constituent member) includes a drum portion (cylindrical portion) 361 formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape with one end (left end in FIGS. 4 and 5) opened, and an element to be connected to the clutch C3 and the brake B2. And a connecting portion 365 that is always connected (fixed) to a ring gear flange (connecting member) 220 that rotates integrally with the second ring gear 22r of the second planetary gear 22 that is a (fixed target element). The drum portion 361 of the drum member 360 has a cylindrical portion and an annular side wall portion extending radially inward from one end of the cylindrical portion (the right end in FIGS. 4 and 5). Splines are formed on the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface of the drum portion 361 (cylindrical portion), and the outer peripheral portion of the connecting portion 365 is firmly welded to the inner peripheral portion of the drum portion 361 (annular side wall portion). Fixed to.

  The connecting portion 365 of the drum member 360 is fixed to the transmission case 11 so as to be positioned between the drum portion 361 (Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25) and the second planetary gear 22, and the transmission case 11 (stationary member) It is supported (aligned) in the radial direction by an annular center support (intermediate support portion) 11c made of, for example, aluminum alloy. As shown in the drawing, the center support 11c includes an inner cylinder portion 115 that extends radially inward from the inner peripheral surface of the transmission case 11 and has a center hole. An iron sleeve 117 is press-fitted (fixed) to the inner peripheral surface of the inner cylindrical portion 115. The connecting portion 365 has a cylindrical portion 366 extending in the axial direction of the automatic transmission 20 (the input shaft 20i and the output shaft 20o) (see FIG. 6), and the cylindrical portion 366 is included in the center support 11c. It is inserted into a sleeve 117 fixed to the cylindrical portion 115 and connected to the second ring gear 22r. Further, a bush 118 is disposed between the sleeve 117 and the cylindrical portion 366 of the drum member 360, whereby the drum member 360 (the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 366) is rotatably supported by the center support 11c. Is done.

  Further, the distal end portion 367 of the cylindrical portion 366 of the coupling portion 365 is formed to have a smaller outer diameter than the portion surrounded by the inner peripheral surface of the inner cylindrical portion 115 of the center support 11c, and the distal end portion 367. Splines are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the. Furthermore, the ring gear flange 220 is fitted (spline) to the inner peripheral portion 221 that is fitted (spline fitted) to the spline of the tip portion 367 of the connecting portion 365 and the spline formed on the inner peripheral surface of the second ring gear 22r. A peripheral portion 222 to be fitted). Thereby, the drum member 360 (drum part 361) is always connected to the second ring gear 22r via two fitting fitting parts (spline fitting parts) provided on the inner peripheral side and the outer peripheral side of the ring gear flange 220. Connected.

  In the present embodiment, at least one of the fitting portion between the inner peripheral portion 221 of the ring gear flange 220 and the tip portion 367 of the drum member 360 and the fitting portion between the outer peripheral portion 222 of the ring gear flange 220 and the second ring gear 22r is , Radial backlash larger than the backlash in the circumferential direction between adjacent spline teeth (the bottom surface of the spline of the inner peripheral portion 221 and the outer peripheral portion 222, and the tip surface of the spline of the tip portion 367 and the second ring gear 22r) It is configured as a fitting portion having no aligning function having a gap of). Moreover, since the front-end | tip part 367 of the cylindrical part 366 of the drum member 360 has an outer diameter smaller than the part supported by the internal peripheral surface of the center support 11c as mentioned above, the connection part 365 (by the center support 11c ( It is fitted to the inner peripheral part 221 of the ring gear flange 220 on the inner side (position closer to the intermediate shaft 20m) than the support position of the cylindrical part 366).

  In addition to the drum members 120 and 130, the clutch C <b> 1 including the drum members 120 and 130 is a plurality of friction plates (friction engagement plates) 101 and a plurality of friction plates 101 arranged alternately. Separator plate (friction engagement plate) 102 and backing plate, piston 140 that frictionally engages friction plate 101 and separator plate 102, and piston 140 that is spaced from friction plate 101 and separator plate 102. A plurality of return springs (coil springs) SP1 and an annular cancel plate (cancellation oil chamber defining member) 170 are included.

  The plurality of friction plates 101 (the respective inner peripheral portions) of the clutch C1 are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the hub portion 121 of the drum member 120, that is, the hub main body 121a, which is disposed so as to be surrounded by the drum portion 131 of the drum member 130. Mated to spline. Accordingly, the plurality of friction plates 101 are supported by the drum member 120 that functions as a clutch hub so as to rotate integrally with the hub portion 121 and to be movable in the axial direction. Further, the plurality of separator plates 102 (the respective outer peripheral portions) of the clutch C1 are fitted into splines formed on the inner peripheral surface of the drum portion 131 of the drum member 130. Accordingly, the plurality of separator plates 102 are supported by the drum member 130 that functions as a clutch drum so as to rotate integrally with the drum portion 131 and be movable in the axial direction.

  The piston 140 is disposed between the drum portion 131 of the drum member 130 and the drum portion 122 of the drum member 120, and supports the drum member 130 so as to rotate integrally with the drum member 130 and be movable in the axial direction. Supported by part 135. The cancel plate 170 is disposed between the piston 140 and the drum portion 122 of the drum member 120, that is, on the opposite side of the piston 140 from the support portion 135 of the drum member 130, and the support portion using a snap ring. It is fixed to 135. The piston 140 together with the support portion 135 of the drum member 130 defines an engagement oil chamber (first engagement oil chamber) 150 of the clutch C1. Furthermore, the cancel plate 170 defines a centrifugal oil pressure cancel chamber (first centrifugal oil pressure cancel chamber) 190 for canceling the centrifugal oil pressure generated in the engagement oil chamber 150 together with the piston 140 and the support portion 135.

  As a result, all the oil chambers of the clutch C1, that is, the engagement oil chamber 150 and the centrifugal oil pressure canceling chamber 190 are rotated integrally with the third ring gear 23r (first output element) of the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25. The support part 135), the piston 140 and the cancel plate 170 are defined. Further, in the present embodiment, the engagement oil chamber 150 and the centrifugal oil pressure cancel chamber 190 of the clutch C1 have a Ravigneaux type planetary gear more than the hub portion 121 and the drum portion 122 of the drum member 120, as shown in FIGS. It is defined so as to be separated from the mechanism 25 and close to the second planetary gear 22.

  In the engagement oil chamber 150 of the clutch C1, the clutch C1 adjusted by the hydraulic control device via an oil passage formed in the input shaft 20i, the connecting portion 125 of the drum member 120, the support portion 135 of the drum member 130, and the like. Engagement hydraulic pressure (hydraulic oil) is supplied. The centrifugal hydraulic pressure cancellation chamber 190 has hydraulic oil (for example, lubrication, for example) via an oil passage formed in the input shaft 20i, the connecting portion 125 of the drum member 120, the support portion 135 of the drum member 130, and the like. -Cooling drain oil) is supplied. The plurality of return springs SP1 are disposed in the centrifugal hydraulic pressure cancellation chamber 190 at intervals in the circumferential direction so as to be positioned between the piston 140 and the cancellation plate 170. As the return spring SP1 of the clutch C1, a single leaf spring may be used instead of the plurality of coil springs.

  In addition to the drum member 120, the clutch C2 including the drum member 120 described above includes a clutch hub 200, a plurality of friction plates (first friction engagement plates) 201, and a plurality of separator plates 202 (second Friction engagement plate) and backing plate, piston 240 that presses friction plate 201 and separator plate 202 to frictionally engage, annular oil chamber defining member 270, and piston 240 from friction plate 201 and separator plate 202. And a plurality of return springs (coil springs) SP2 that are biased so as to be separated from each other.

  The clutch hub 200 has a shaft portion 230 extending in the axial direction from the third sun gear 23s of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25, and an end surface (contact end surface) 230s opposite to the third sun gear 23s of the shaft portion 230. An annular wall portion 231 that extends radially outward from the shaft portion 230 on the third sun gear 23 s side in the direction, and a cylindrical portion that extends in the axial direction forward and backward (left and right in the drawing) from the wall portion 231 so as to surround the shaft portion 230. 232. In the present embodiment, the shaft portion 230 is formed integrally with the third sun gear 23s, and the wall portion 231 and the tubular portion 232 are formed integrally. The wall portion 231 extends radially inward from the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 232 and is always connected to the shaft portion 230 via a spline on the third sun gear 23s side in the axial direction from the end surface (contact end surface) 230s ( Fixed).

  As shown in the figure, the shaft portion 230 of the clutch hub 200 is supported coaxially and rotatably by the input shaft 20i via a radial bearing. A thrust bearing T <b> 3 is disposed between the input shaft 20 i (third carrier 23 c) that is always connected to the third carrier 23 c of the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 and the shaft portion 230 of the clutch hub 200. Further, between the end surface 230s of the shaft portion 230 of the clutch hub 200 opposite to the third sun gear 23s and the connecting portion 125 (flange portion) of the drum member 120, the end surface 230s and the race come into contact with each other. A thrust bearing T4 is disposed, and a thrust bearing T5 is disposed between the connecting portion 125 (flange portion) of the drum member 120 and the support portion 135 of the drum member 130. That is, the drum member 120 passes between the drum member 130 whose connecting portion 125 functions as the clutch drum of the clutch C1 and the clutch hub 200 of the clutch C2, and is connected to the first and second sun gears 21s and 22s that are connection target elements. It arrange | positions so that it may extend toward. A thrust bearing T6 is disposed between the support portion 135 of the drum member 130 and the connecting portion 365 of the drum member 360.

  A plurality of friction plates 201 (respective outer peripheral portions) of the clutch C <b> 2 are fitted into splines formed on the inner peripheral surface of the drum portion 122 of the drum member 120 disposed so as to surround the clutch hub 200. Thus, the plurality of friction plates 201 are supported by the drum member 120 that functions as a clutch drum so as to rotate integrally with the drum portion 122 and be movable in the axial direction. Further, the plurality of separator plates 202 (respective inner peripheral portions) of the clutch C <b> 2 are fitted into splines formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 232 of the clutch hub 200. Accordingly, the plurality of separator plates 202 are supported by the clutch hub 200 so as to rotate integrally with the clutch hub 200 and to be movable in the axial direction.

  The piston 240 is surrounded by the drum portion 122 of the drum member 120 and arranged so that a part of the inner peripheral side enters the inside of the cylindrical portion 232 of the clutch hub 200, and is integrated with the shaft portion 230 that constitutes the clutch hub 200. And is supported by the shaft portion 230 so as to be movable in the axial direction. The oil chamber defining member 270 is positioned between the piston 240 and the drum member 120, that is, on the opposite side of the piston 240 (the inner peripheral portion) from the coupling portion of the clutch hub 200 and the third sun gear 23s. Thus, the shaft portion 230 is fixed using a snap ring. The piston 240 together with the oil chamber defining member 270 and the shaft portion 230 defines an engagement oil chamber (second engagement oil chamber) 250 of the clutch C2. Further, the piston 240 together with the clutch hub 200 and the shaft portion 230 defines a centrifugal oil pressure cancel chamber (second centrifugal oil pressure cancel chamber) 290 for canceling the centrifugal oil pressure generated in the engagement oil chamber 250.

  As a result, all the oil chambers of the clutch C2, that is, the engagement oil chamber 250 and the centrifugal oil pressure canceling chamber 290, of the clutch hub 200 that rotates integrally with the third sun gear 23s (second output element) of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 are provided. It is defined by the shaft portion 230, the piston 240 and the oil chamber defining member 270. In the present embodiment, the engagement oil chamber 250 and the centrifugal oil pressure cancellation chamber 290 of the clutch C2 are, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the cancel plate 170 of the clutch C1, that is, the engagement oil chamber 150 of the clutch C1 and The centrifugal oil pressure cancellation chamber 190 is defined so as to be closer to the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25, away from the second planetary gear 22, and close to the input shaft 20 i.

  In the engagement oil chamber 250 of the clutch C2, the engagement oil pressure (the engagement oil pressure to the clutch C2 regulated by the oil pressure control device via the oil passage formed in the shaft portion 230 constituting the input shaft 20i, the clutch hub 200, etc.) Hydraulic oil) is supplied. The centrifugal oil pressure cancellation chamber 290 has hydraulic oil (for example, drain oil for lubrication / cooling) via an oil passage formed in the input shaft 20i, the shaft portion 230 constituting the clutch hub 200, and the like. ) Is supplied. The plurality of return springs SP2 are disposed in the centrifugal hydraulic pressure cancellation chamber 290 at intervals in the circumferential direction so as to be positioned between the piston 240 and the clutch hub 200 (connection portion). As the return spring SP2 of the clutch C2, a single leaf spring may be used instead of the plurality of coil springs.

  In addition to the drum members 130 and 360, the clutch C3 including the drum members 130 and 360 described above includes a plurality of friction plates 301, a plurality of separator plates 302 arranged alternately with the friction plates 301, and a backing. A plate, a piston 340 that presses and frictionally engages the friction plate 301 and the separator plate 302, and a plurality of return springs (coil springs) SP3 that bias the piston 340 away from the friction plate 301 and the separator plate 302; And an annular cancel plate (cancellation oil chamber defining member) 370.

  The plurality of friction plates 301 (respective inner peripheral portions) of the clutch C3 are fitted into splines formed on the outer peripheral surface of the hub portion 133 of the drum member 130 extending toward the second planetary gear 22 side, that is, the vehicle rear side. The Thus, the plurality of friction plates 301 are supported by the drum member 130 that functions as a clutch hub so as to rotate integrally with the hub portion 133 and be movable in the axial direction. Further, the plurality of separator plates 302 (each outer peripheral portion) of the clutch C3 are splines (inner ends) formed on the inner peripheral surface of the drum portion 361 of the drum member 360 disposed so as to surround the hub portion 133 of the drum member 130. To the peripheral part). Accordingly, the plurality of separator plates 302 are supported by the drum member 360 that functions as a clutch drum so as to rotate integrally with the drum portion 361 and be movable in the axial direction.

  The piston 340 is disposed between the drum member 130 and the drum portion 361 of the drum member 360, and is supported by the connecting portion 365 of the drum member 360 so as to rotate integrally with the drum member 360 and be movable in the axial direction. Is done. The cancel plate 370 is disposed between the piston 340 and the drum member 130, that is, on the opposite side of the piston 340 from the connecting portion 365 of the drum member 360, and is fixed to the connecting portion 365 using a snap ring. The The piston 340, together with the drum member 360, defines an engagement oil chamber (third engagement oil chamber) 350 of the clutch C3. Further, the cancel plate 370 defines a centrifugal oil pressure cancel chamber (third centrifugal oil pressure cancel chamber) 390 for canceling the centrifugal oil pressure generated in the engagement oil chamber 350 together with the piston 340.

  As a result, all the oil chambers of the clutch C3, that is, the engagement oil chamber 350 and the centrifugal oil pressure cancel chamber 390 are driven by the drum member 360, the piston 340, and the cancel plate 370 that rotate integrally with the second ring gear 22r of the second planetary gear 22. Defined. In the present embodiment, the engagement oil chamber 350 and the centrifugal oil pressure cancellation chamber 390 of the clutch C3 are, as shown in FIG. 5, the support portion 135 of the drum member 130, that is, the engagement oil chamber 150 and the centrifugal oil pressure of the clutch C1. The cancel chamber 190 is separated from the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 and is defined to be closer to the second planetary gear 22.

  In the engagement oil chamber 350 of the clutch C3, the clutch adjusted by the hydraulic control device via the oil passage 116 supplied to the center support 11c, the oil passage 368 formed in the connecting portion 365 of the drum member 360, and the like. Engagement hydraulic pressure (hydraulic oil) to C3 is supplied. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a sleeve 117 and a drum member 360 fixed to the center support 11 c are provided on both sides in the axial direction of the communication portion between the oil passage 116 of the center support 11 c and the oil passage 368 of the drum member 360. One sealing member SR such as a seal ring that seals the gap with the cylindrical portion 366 is disposed one by one. In this way, by fixing the iron sleeve 117 in the inner cylindrical portion 115 of the center support 11c made of aluminum alloy, the inner cylindrical portion 115 of the inner cylindrical portion 115 due to the sliding of the seal member SR attached to the cylindrical portion 366 is secured. Wear can be suppressed. The centrifugal hydraulic pressure canceling chamber 390 includes hydraulic oil (for example, hydraulic fluid supplied from the hydraulic control device supplied to the thrust bearing T6 described above via an oil passage formed in the intermediate shaft 20m, the connecting portion 125 of the drum member 120, and the like. Lubrication / cooling drain oil) flows in through oil holes formed in the connecting portion 365 of the drum member 360. The plurality of return springs SP3 are disposed in the centrifugal hydraulic pressure cancel chamber 390 at intervals in the circumferential direction so as to be positioned between the piston 340 and the cancel plate 370. In addition, as a return spring SP3 of the clutch C3, a single leaf spring may be used instead of a plurality of coil springs.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the brake B <b> 2 including the drum member 360 described above includes a plurality of friction plates (friction engagement plates) 601 and a plurality of separator plates (frictions) arranged alternately with the friction plates 601. Engagement plate) 602 and the backing plate, the first piston 641 for frictionally engaging the friction plate 601 and the separator plate 602, the second piston 642 capable of pressing the first piston 641, and the first piston 641 And a plurality of return springs (coil springs) SP6 that are biased away from the friction plate 601 and the separator plate 602.

  A plurality of friction plates 601 (respective inner peripheral portions) of the brake B2 are fitted to splines (outer peripheral portions) formed on the outer peripheral surface of the drum portion 361 of the drum member 360, and rotate integrally with the drum portion 361. It is supported by a drum member 360 that functions as a brake hub so as to be movable in the axial direction. In addition, a plurality of separator plates 602 (each outer peripheral portion) of the brake B2 are fitted to splines formed on the inner peripheral surface of the transmission case 11, and are not rotatable with respect to the transmission case 11 and movable in the axial direction. The transmission case 11 is so supported. As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the friction plate 601 and the separator plate 602 of the brake B2 are opposite to the second planetary gear 22 with respect to the center support 11c, that is, Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 than the center support 11c. Placed on the side.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the center support 11 c includes an annular first recess 111 that opens toward the side opposite to the second planetary gear 22, that is, toward the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 side (left side in the drawing). Similarly, an annular second recess 112 that opens toward the opposite side of the second planetary gear 22 is formed. The first recess 111 is formed on the radially inner side of the second recess 112 and is surrounded by the second recess 112. The first and second recesses 111 and 112 are partitioned by an annular partition wall 113 (see FIG. 6) so as not to communicate with each other. In the present embodiment, the first and second recesses 111 and 112 are formed to have substantially the same axial length. .

  The first piston 641 has an annular first pressure receiving portion 641a and a plate pressing portion 641b that presses the first and second friction engagement plates. The first pressure receiving portion 641a is movably fitted in the first concave portion 111, and between the inner peripheral surface of the first pressure receiving portion 641a and the inner inner surface of the first concave portion 111, and the outer peripheral surface of the first pressure receiving portion 641a. One seal member such as an O-ring is disposed between the outer inner surface of the first recess 111. Thus, the first pressure receiving portion 641a is supported by the center support 11c so as to be movable in the axial direction, and defines the first engagement oil chamber 651 of the brake B1 together with the center support 11c. Further, the plate pressing portion 641b extends radially outward from the first pressure receiving portion 641a, is fitted into the spline of the transmission case 11, and can come into contact with the separator plate 602 positioned closest to the second planetary gear 22 side. It protrudes toward the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 (on the opposite side to the second planetary gear 22).

  The second piston 642 includes a second pressure receiving part 642a and a piston pressing part 642b. The second pressure receiving portion 642a is movably fitted in the second recess 112, and is located between the inner peripheral surface of the second pressure receiving portion 642a and the inner inner surface of the second recess 112, and the outer peripheral surface of the second pressure receiving portion 642a. One seal member such as an O-ring is disposed between the outer inner surface of the second recess 112. Accordingly, the second pressure receiving portion 642a is supported by the center support 11c so as to be movable in the axial direction, and defines the second engagement oil chamber 652 of the brake B1 together with the center support 11c. Also, the piston pressing portion 642b can contact the rear surface of the plate pressing portion 641b of the first piston 641 with the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 (on the side opposite to the second planetary gear 22) from the second pressure receiving portion 642a. ).

  The first and second engagement oil chambers 651 and 652 of the brake B2 are independently supplied with engagement oil pressure (hydraulic oil) regulated by a hydraulic control device via an oil passage formed in the center support 11c. Is done. The plurality of return springs SP6 are annular spring support members 670 that are fixed to the center support 11c using a snap ring so as to be located on the opposite side of the first piston 641 from the first engagement oil chamber 651. Between the first piston 641 and the first piston 641 so as to face the first engagement oil chamber 651. As the return spring SP6 of the brake B2, a single leaf spring may be used instead of a plurality of coil springs.

  As described above, the gap between the inner peripheral portion 221 of the ring gear flange 220 connected to the drum member 360 shared by the clutch C3 and the brake B2 and the second carrier 22c of the second planetary gear 22 is shown in FIG. Thus, the thrust bearing T7 is arranged. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, a thrust bearing T8 is disposed between the second carrier 22c of the second planetary gear 22 and the second sun gear 22s (and the gear shaft portion 212 of the first sun gear 21s). Further, as shown in FIG. 6, a thrust bearing T9 is disposed between the gear shaft portion 212 of the first sun gear 21s (and the second sun gear 22s) and the intermediate shaft 20m.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, the clutch C4 is a Ravigneaux type with respect to the second planetary gear 22 so as to be closest to the output shaft 20o among the four clutches C1 to C4 and the two brakes B1 and B2. It is arranged on the opposite side to the planetary gear mechanism 25, that is, on the vehicle rear side (the right side in FIG. 1) with respect to the first planetary gear 21. As shown in FIG. 6, the clutch C4 includes a clutch hub 400, a clutch drum 410, a plurality of friction plates 401, a plurality of separator plates 402 and a backing plate arranged alternately with the friction plates 401, and a friction plate. Piston 440 that presses 401 and separator plate 402 to frictionally engage, a plurality of return springs (coil springs) SP4 that urge piston 440 away from friction plate 401 and separator plate 402, and an annular cancel plate ( Cancel oil chamber defining member) 470.

  The clutch hub 400 is rotatably supported by the intermediate shaft 20m via a bush or a radial bearing. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, a thrust bearing T10 is disposed between the intermediate shaft 20m and the clutch hub 400, and a thrust bearing T11 is disposed between the clutch hub 400 and the output shaft 20o. Further, the clutch hub 400 is always connected (fixed) to the first ring gear 21r of the first planetary gear 21 via a spline and a snap ring. The clutch drum 410 is formed in an annular side wall portion 411 that is fixed to the enlarged diameter portion formed on the output shaft 20o by welding or the like, and a bottomed cylindrical shape with one end (left end in FIG. 6) opened, and the annular side wall portion And a cylindrical portion 412 that is joined to the outer peripheral portion of 411 by welding or the like and extends along the axial direction of the output shaft 20o or the like. The end of the cylindrical portion 412 on the opening side (left end in FIG. 6) is always connected (fixed) to the second carrier 22c of the second planetary gear 22 via a spline or the like.

  A plurality of friction plates 401 (respective inner peripheral portions) of the clutch C4 are fitted to splines formed on the outer peripheral surface of the clutch hub 400. Accordingly, the plurality of friction plates 401 are supported by the clutch hub 400 so as to rotate integrally with the clutch hub 400 and to be movable in the axial direction. Further, the plurality of separator plates 402 (each outer peripheral portion) of the clutch C4 are fitted into splines formed on the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 412 of the clutch drum 410. Thus, the plurality of separator plates 402 are supported by the clutch drum 410 so as to rotate integrally with the clutch drum 410 and be movable in the axial direction.

  The piston 440 is disposed within the cylindrical portion 412 of the clutch drum 410 on the first planetary gear 21 side (vehicle front side) with respect to the annular side wall portion 411, and rotates integrally with the output shaft 20o and is movable in the axial direction. It is supported by the output shaft 20o. The cancel plate 470 is fixed to the output shaft 20o using a snap ring so as to be positioned on the first planetary gear 21 side (vehicle front side) with respect to the piston 440. The piston 440 defines an engagement oil chamber (first engagement oil chamber) 450 of the clutch C4 together with the clutch drum 410 as the oil chamber defining portion and the output shaft 20o. Further, the cancel plate 170, together with the piston 440 and the output shaft 20o, defines a centrifugal hydraulic pressure cancel chamber (fourth centrifugal hydraulic pressure cancel chamber) 490 for canceling the centrifugal hydraulic pressure generated in the engagement oil chamber 450. As a result, all the oil chambers of the clutch C4, that is, the engagement oil chamber 450 and the centrifugal oil pressure canceling chamber 490 are rotated integrally with the second carrier 22c and the output shaft 20o of the second planetary gear 22, and the piston 440 and It is defined by a cancel plate 470.

  The engagement oil chamber 450 of the clutch C4 is supplied with the engagement oil pressure (hydraulic oil) to the clutch C4 regulated by the oil pressure control device through the oil passage formed in the transmission case 11 and the output shaft 20o. The Further, hydraulic oil (for example, drain oil for lubrication / cooling) is supplied from the hydraulic control device to the centrifugal hydraulic pressure canceling chamber 490 via an oil passage formed in the transmission case 11 and the output shaft 20o. The plurality of return springs SP4 are disposed in the centrifugal hydraulic pressure cancellation chamber 490 at intervals in the circumferential direction so as to be positioned between the piston 440 and the cancellation plate 470. As the return spring SP4 of the clutch C4, a single leaf spring may be used instead of a plurality of coil springs. The output shaft 20o is rotatably supported by the transmission case 11 via bushes or radial bearings, and a thrust bearing T12 is disposed between the output shaft 20o and the transmission case 11 as shown in FIG. The

  As described above, the automatic transmission 20 rotatably supports the third sun gear 23s, the third ring gear 23r, the third pinion gear 23p, and the fourth pinion gear 24p, and transmits the power from the input shaft 20i. Of the first and second planetary gears 21 and 22 that are disposed apart from the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 having the c and the third ring gear 23r as the first output element and the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 in the axial direction. A clutch C1 (first clutch) that connects the first and second sun gears 21s and 22s (elements to be connected) to each other and releases the connection between them, and a third sun gear that is a second output element of the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 Clutch that connects 23s and first and second sun gears 21s, 22s (elements to be connected) and releases the connection between them Including the 2 (second clutch), a drum member 120, which is shared by the clutches C1 and C2.

  The drum member 120 has a hub portion 121 in which the friction plate 101 (first friction engagement plate) of the clutch C1 is fitted on the outer peripheral portion and a friction plate 201 (second friction engagement plate) of the clutch C2 on the inner peripheral portion. A cylindrical portion constituted by the drum portion 122 to be fitted, and a connecting portion 125 extending from the drum portion 122 constituting the cylindrical portion and connected to the first and second sun gears 21s, 22s. . In addition, the drum member 120 is connected to the first and second sun gears 21s and 22s, which are elements to be connected, through the connecting portion 125 passing between the drum member 130 that functions as the clutch drum of the clutch C1 and the clutch hub 200 of the clutch C2. It arrange | positions so that it may extend toward. Further, a thrust bearing T4 is disposed between the end face 230s of the shaft portion 230 of the clutch hub 200 and the connecting portion 125 (flange portion) of the drum member 120, and the connecting portion 125 (flange portion) of the drum member 120 and the drum are disposed. Between the support part 135 of the member 130, the thrust bearing T5 is arrange | positioned. In addition, in the automatic transmission 20, the thrust bearings T1, T2, and T3 are disposed between the front support 11f that constitutes a part of the transmission case 11 that houses the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 and the like and the clutch hub 200, Thrust bearings T6 to T12 are arranged between the support part 135 of the drum member 130 and the transmission case 11 (rear part).

  In the automatic transmission 20, bevel gears are employed as gears constituting the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 and the first and second planetary gears 21 and 22. Therefore, in the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25, a thrust force in the reverse direction acts on the third ring gear 23r on the outer peripheral side and the third sun gear 23s on the central side, and serves as a clutch drum of the clutch C1 connected to the third ring gear 23r. The drum member 130 and the clutch hub 200 disposed inside the drum portion 131 of the drum member 130 and connected to the third sun gear 23 s try to move in the opposite directions. Based on this, in the automatic transmission 20, the directions of the tooth traces of the third sun gear 23s, the fourth sun gear 24s, the third ring gear 23r, the third pinion gear 23p, and the fourth pinion gear 24p of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 are input. When power is transmitted from the shaft 20 i to the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 and the vehicle travels forward, the third sun gear 23 s is directed toward the first and second sun gears 21 s and 22 s (rear side of the vehicle) that are elements to be connected. It is determined that the third ring gear 23r is biased to the opposite side (vehicle front side) from the first and second sun gears 21s, 22s (see FIG. 4).

  Thus, when power is transmitted from the input shaft 20i to the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 and the vehicle travels forward, the drum member 130 of the clutch C1 that rotates together with the third ring gear 23r and the third sun gear 23s are integrated. Even if the clutch hub 200 of the clutch C2 rotating in the reverse direction moves in the opposite direction, the thrust disposed inside the drum portion 131 of the drum member 130, that is, between the clutch hub 200 and the connecting portion 125 of the drum member 120. The drum member 130 of the clutch C1 and the clutch hub 200 of the clutch C2 can be supported in the axial direction by the bearing T4 and the thrust bearing T5 disposed between the connecting portion 125 and the support portion 135 of the drum member 130. .

  As a result, the thrust bearings T1, T2, and T3 disposed between the transmission case 11 (front support 11f) that houses the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 and the clutch hub 200, and between the drum member 130 and the transmission case 11 are arranged. Thus, it is possible to satisfactorily reduce the burden on the thrust bearings T6 to T12 disposed on the surface. Therefore, in the automatic transmission 20, in particular, the thrust bearings T1 to T3 and T6 to T12 can be reduced in size to suppress the increase in size of the entire apparatus. Furthermore, in the automatic transmission 20, since the drum member 120 is used as the clutch hub of the clutch C1 and the clutch drum of the clutch C2, the increase in the number of parts is suppressed and the increase in the size of the entire apparatus is further suppressed. Is possible. In the above embodiment, the angles of the tooth traces of the third sun gear 23s, the fourth sun gear 24s, the third ring gear 23r, the third pinion gear 23p, and the fourth pinion gear 24p of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 are determined from the input shaft 20i. Power is transmitted to the third carrier 23c, and both the double pinion planetary gear (third planetary gear) and the single pinion planetary gear (fourth planetary gear) constituting the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 transmit torque. In this case, the thrust force acting on the third and fourth sun gears 23s, 24s and the thrust force acting on the third ring gear 23r are determined to cancel each other.

  In the automatic transmission 20, the clutch hub 200 of the clutch C2 extends in the axial direction from the third sun gear 23s of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25, and is in contact with the thrust bearing T4 on the opposite side to the third sun gear 23s. A shaft portion 230 having an annular shape, an annular wall portion 231 extending radially outward from the shaft portion 230 on the third sun gear 23 s side in the axial direction from the end surface 230 s, and an axial direction from the wall portion 231 so as to surround the shaft portion 230. A cylindrical portion 232 that extends and is fitted with the separator plate 202 of the clutch C2 on the outer peripheral portion. In the clutch hub 200 configured as described above, the end portion on the end surface 230s side of the shaft portion 230 does not contribute to the transmission of torque when the clutch C2 is engaged, so that it is possible to receive a compressive load due to the thrust force. In this case, it is not necessary to increase the torsional rigidity of the end portion on the end face 230s side. Thereby, the clutch hub 200 of the clutch C2 can be reduced in size and weight.

  Further, in the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 having the third sun gear 23s, the third ring gear 23r, the third and fourth pinion gears 23p, 24p and the like constituted by bevel gears, the third and fourth pinion gears 23p, 24p include , Substantially no thrust force is applied (cancelled). Accordingly, the input shaft 20i is always connected to the third carrier 23c that supports the third and fourth pinion gears 23p and 24p, thereby suppressing the input shaft 20i from moving in the axial direction during the operation of the automatic transmission 20. be able to. As a result, it is possible to further reduce the burden on the thrust bearings T1 to T12 included in the automatic transmission 20 and make the entire apparatus more compact.

  As described above, the automatic transmission 20 includes an annular center support 11c extending radially inward from the inner peripheral surface of the transmission case 11, and a Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism (which transmits power from the input shaft 20i). A first planetary gear mechanism) 25, a second planetary gear 22 (second planetary gear mechanism) disposed on the opposite side of the center support 11c from the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25, and a Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism. 25, the third ring gear 23r (any rotating element) and the second ring gear 22r (connection target element) of the second planetary gear 22 are connected to each other and the clutch C3 for releasing the connection between them and the second ring gear 22r are connected. It includes a brake B2 that is connected to the transmission case 11 and fixed in a non-rotatable manner and releases the connection between the two.

  Furthermore, in the automatic transmission 20, when the vehicle travels forward, the rotational speed of the third ring gear 23r of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 becomes equal to or higher than the rotational speed of the input shaft 20i, and the second gear corresponding to the clutch C3 and the brake B2 is used. The rotational speed of the planetary gear 22 is equal to or lower than the rotational speed of the third ring gear 23r. That is, when the vehicle travels forward, the rotational speed of the third ring gear 23r coincides with the rotational speed of the input shaft 20i when the first forward speed and the seventh forward speed are formed, and the second forward speed from the second forward speed. The rotational speed of the input shaft 20i is about 1.5 times as high as the sixth speed, and the shift speed from the eighth forward speed to the tenth forward speed. Further, when the vehicle travels forward, the rotational speed of the second ring gear 22r becomes 0 when the shift stage from the first forward speed to the fourth forward speed is formed in accordance with the engagement of the brake B2, and the clutch C3 When the gears up to the seventh forward speed and the tenth forward speed are formed, the rotational speed of the third ring gear 23r coincides with the speed of the fifth forward speed and the sixth forward speed. Is approximately 0.3 to 0.7 times the rotational speed of the input shaft 20i.

  The engagement oil chamber 350 of the clutch C3 is not a third ring gear 23r of the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 but a drum member 360 (clutch constituent member) that rotates integrally with the second ring gear 22r of the second planetary gear 22. , And a piston 340 supported by the drum member 360. Further, hydraulic oil is supplied to the engagement oil chamber 350 of the clutch C3 through an oil passage 116 formed in the center support 11c of the transmission case 11 and an oil passage 368 formed in the drum member 360. Further, seals for sealing a gap between the sleeve 117 fixed to the center support 11c and the clutch drum 360 are provided on both sides in the axial direction of the communication portion between the oil passage 116 of the center support 11c and the oil passage 368 of the drum member 360. A member SR is disposed.

  Thus, the drum member 360 that defines the center support 11c and the engagement oil chamber 350 with respect to the engagement oil chamber 350 of the clutch C3 configured to bypass the center support 11c of the transmission case 11 is provided. By supplying hydraulic oil from the provided oil passages 116, 368, etc., it is possible to supply engagement hydraulic pressure to the clutch C3 without complicating the oil passage structure. Further, when the vehicle travels forward, it is connected to the transmission case 11 not by the third ring gear 23r of the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 that always rotates at a rotational speed higher than the rotational speed of the input shaft 20i but by the brake B2 when the vehicle travels forward. The drum member 360 connected to the second ring gear 22r of the second planetary gear 22 that rotates at a rotational speed lower than that of the third ring gear 23r, and the piston 340 supported by the drum member 360. By defining the engagement oil chamber 350 of the clutch C3, the drag loss due to the frictional resistance of the seal member SR disposed between the center support 11c (sleeve 117) and the drum member 360 can be satisfactorily reduced. be able to. Therefore, in the automatic transmission 20, it is possible to further improve the oil supply performance of the clutch C3 and satisfactorily reduce the drag loss in the clutch C3.

  In the automatic transmission 20, the drum member 360 is aligned with the transmission case 11 by the inner peripheral surface of the center support 11 c, that is, the inner peripheral surface of the sleeve 117 fixed (press-fitted) to the inner cylindrical portion 115. . As a result, the gap between the inner peripheral surface of the sleeve 117 (center support 11c) and the cylindrical portion 366 of the drum member 360 can be prevented from becoming large or varied, and therefore the seal member SR. The uneven wear of the center support 11c is suppressed and drag loss is reduced, and hydraulic fluid leaks from the communicating portion between the oil passage 116 of the center support 11c and the oil passage 368 of the drum member 360 by the seal members SR on both sides. It becomes possible to regulate with certainty.

  Further, in the drum member 360, the separator plate 302 (friction engagement plate) of the clutch C3 is fitted to the inner peripheral portion, and the friction plate 601 (friction engagement plate) of the brake B2 is fitted to the outer peripheral portion. A drum portion (tubular portion) 361 is provided. As a result, the brake B2 can be disposed so as to surround the clutch C3, so that an increase in the shaft length of the automatic transmission 20 can be suppressed. In addition, since the drum member 360 is shared by the clutch C3 and the brake B2, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of parts and to make the entire apparatus compact.

  Further, in the automatic transmission 20, when the brake B2 is engaged, that is, when the low speed stage from the first forward speed to the fourth forward speed is formed, the drum member 360, the piston 340, the cancel plate 370 (the engagement oil chamber 350). Further, since the centrifugal hydraulic pressure canceling chamber 390) and the like do not rotate, the acceleration performance of the vehicle can be improved by suppressing an increase in rotational inertia when the low speed stage is formed. Further, when sudden rotation fluctuations of the rotating elements of the automatic transmission 20 occur due to sudden acceleration of the vehicle in a state where the low speed stage is formed, the piston 340 moves due to centrifugal hydraulic pressure and the clutch C3 is disengaged. It is possible to satisfactorily suppress the engagement. In addition, in the automatic transmission 20, since the drum member 360 rotates when the fifth forward speed and the sixth forward speed are formed, the hydraulic oil pressure cancel chamber 390 is sufficiently filled with hydraulic oil during that time. When the shift speed from the seventh forward speed to the tenth forward speed is established, the centrifugal hydraulic pressure generated in the engagement oil chamber 350 is canceled satisfactorily, and the clutch C3 Controllability can be stabilized satisfactorily.

  Further, the second planetary gear 22 of the automatic transmission 20 includes a second ring gear 22r that is a connection target element of the clutch C3 and a fixation target of the brake B2, and a second carrier 22c that is an output element always connected to the output shaft 20o. And a second sun gear 22s that is a connection target (second connection target element) of the clutches C1 and C2. Further, the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 of the automatic transmission 20 has a rotational speed of the third ring gear 23r as the first output element when the fourth sun gear 24s, which can be fixed by the brake B1, is fixed to be non-rotatable. Increases the power transmitted to the third carrier 23c so as to be lower than the rotational speed of the third sun gear 23s, which is the second output element, and transmits it to the third ring gear 23r and the third sun gear 23s. That is, when the vehicle travels forward in a state where the fourth sun gear 24s is non-rotatably fixed by the brake B1, the third ring gear 23r and the third sun gear 23s of the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 are higher than the third carrier 23c. It rotates at the rotation speed. Thus, a shift speed from the first forward speed to the fourth forward speed is established when the brake B2 is engaged, and the fourth forward speed is established when the clutch C3 is engaged and the brake B2 is released. It is possible to form a shift stage from the seventh forward speed to the tenth forward speed having a smaller speed ratio than the speed stage.

  In the automatic transmission 20, instead of the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25, a Simpson type (SS-CR type) or CR-CR type compound planetary gear train including two single pinion type planetary gears is adopted. Also good. In addition, the configuration related to the gear teeth of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 and the clutches C1 and C2 and the configuration related to the engagement oil chamber 350 of the clutch C3 make the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 a single unit. The present invention may be applied to a transmission in which a single or double pinion planetary gear is replaced, or a transmission in which the second planetary gear 22 is replaced with a compound planetary gear train. Further, in the automatic transmission 20, the brake B2 may not be disposed so as to surround the clutch C3. In this case, the clutch C3 functions as a clutch drum or a clutch hub instead of the drum member 360. A member may be included.

  In the automatic transmission 20 described above, at least one of the clutches C1 to C4 and the brakes B1 and B2 may be a meshing engagement element such as a dog clutch or a dog brake. For example, in the automatic transmission 20, a dog brake may be used as the brake B2 that is continuously engaged when forming the first forward speed to the fourth forward speed and is engaged when forming the reverse speed. Good. Further, in the automatic transmission 20, the gear ratios λ1 to λ4 in the first and second planetary gears 21 and 22 and the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 are not limited to those exemplified in the above description. Further, the automatic transmission 20 described above may be modified to a transmission mounted on a front wheel drive vehicle.

As described above, the multi-stage transmission according to the present invention is a multi-stage transmission that shifts the power transmitted from the vehicle prime mover to the input member and transmits it to the output member. The sun gear, the ring gear, and the pinion gear are rotatable. A planetary gear mechanism having power to be transmitted from the input member, and a clutch drum that rotates integrally with the ring gear of the planetary gear mechanism, the ring gear, and a shaft from the planetary gear mechanism. A first clutch that connects the connection target elements that are spaced apart in the direction to each other and releases the connection between the two;
A second clutch that has a clutch hub that rotates integrally with the sun gear of the planetary gear mechanism and that is disposed inside the clutch drum, and that connects the sun gear and the element to be connected and releases the connection between the two. A cylindrical portion in which the first friction engagement plate of the first clutch is fitted to the outer peripheral portion and the second friction engagement plate of the second clutch is fitted to the inner peripheral portion; A drum member having a connecting portion that extends from the connecting portion and is connected to the connection target element, wherein the connecting portion passes between the clutch drum and the clutch hub. A thrust bearing is disposed between the clutch hub and the drum member and between the drum member and the clutch drum, the planetary gear. The sun gear, the ring gear, and the pinion gear of the structure are bevel gears, and the direction of the teeth of the sun gear, the ring gear, and the pinion gear is transmitted from the input member to the planetary gear mechanism so that the vehicle When traveling forward, the sun gear is biased toward the connection target element and the ring gear is biased to the opposite side of the connection target element.

  This multi-stage transmission includes a carrier that rotatably supports a sun gear, a ring gear, and a pinion gear, and a planetary gear mechanism that transmits power from an input member, a ring gear of the planetary gear mechanism, and an axial direction from the planetary gear mechanism. A first clutch that connects the connection target elements arranged apart from each other and releases the connection between them, and a second clutch that connects the sun gear of the planetary gear mechanism and the connection target element and releases the connection therebetween. And a drum member. The first clutch has a clutch drum that rotates integrally with the ring gear of the planetary gear mechanism, and the second clutch has a clutch hub that rotates integrally with the sun gear of the planetary gear mechanism and is disposed inside the clutch drum. The drum member includes a cylindrical portion in which the first friction engagement plate of the first clutch is fitted to the outer peripheral portion and the second friction engagement plate of the second clutch is fitted to the inner peripheral portion; A connecting portion that extends from the shape portion and is connected to the connection target element, and is arranged so that the connection portion extends between the clutch drum and the clutch hub toward the connection target element. Further, thrust bearings are disposed between the clutch hub and the drum member and between the drum member and the clutch drum. The sun gear, ring gear, and pinion gear of the planetary gear mechanism are bevel gears, and the direction of the tooth traces of the sun gear, ring gear, and pinion gear is determined when the vehicle travels forward when power is transmitted from the input member to the planetary gear mechanism. Further, the sun gear is biased toward the connection target element and the ring gear is biased to the side opposite to the connection target element.

  Thus, when power is transmitted from the input member to the planetary gear mechanism and the vehicle travels forward, the clutch drum of the first clutch that rotates integrally with the ring gear of the planetary gear mechanism and the second clutch that rotates integrally with the sun gear. Even if the clutch hub of the first clutch moves in the opposite direction, the thrust bearing disposed inside the clutch drum, that is, between the clutch hub and the drum member and between the drum member and the clutch drum, The clutch drum and the clutch hub of the second clutch can be supported in the axial direction. As a result, it is possible to satisfactorily reduce the burden on the thrust bearing disposed between the case housing the planetary gear mechanism and the clutch hub and between the clutch drum and the case. Therefore, in this multi-stage transmission, the thrust bearing can be miniaturized and the overall size of the apparatus can be suppressed. Further, in this multi-stage transmission, since the drum member is used as the clutch hub of the first clutch and the clutch drum of the second clutch, the increase in the number of parts is suppressed and the increase in the size of the entire apparatus is better suppressed. It becomes possible.

  The clutch hub of the second clutch includes a shaft portion that extends in an axial direction from the sun gear of the planetary gear mechanism and has a contact end surface that contacts the thrust bearing on a side opposite to the sun gear; An annular wall portion extending radially outward from the shaft portion on the sun gear side in the axial direction with respect to the end surface, and a second friction engagement plate of the second clutch extending from the wall portion and fitted on the outer peripheral portion. You may have a cylindrical part joined. In such a clutch hub, when the second clutch is engaged, the end portion on the abutting end face side of the shaft portion does not contribute to torque transmission, so that it can receive a compressive load due to thrust force. There is no need to increase the torsional rigidity of the end portion on the contact end face side. Thereby, the clutch hub of the second clutch can be reduced in size and weight.

  Furthermore, the input member may be always connected to the carrier of the planetary gear mechanism. That is, in a planetary gear mechanism having a sun gear, a ring gear, and a pinion gear constituted by bevel gears, the thrust force does not substantially act on (cancel) the pinion gear, so the input member is attached to the carrier that supports the pinion gear. By always connecting, it is possible to prevent the input member from moving in the axial direction during operation of the multi-stage transmission. As a result, it is possible to further reduce the burden on the thrust bearing included in the multi-stage transmission and further reduce the size of the entire apparatus.

  The planetary gear mechanism includes a composite planetary gear having the carrier that is an input element always connected to the input member, the ring gear that is a first output element, the sun gear that is a second output element, and a fixable element. It may be a column. However, in the present invention, the planetary gear mechanism may be a single planetary gear.

  Further, the multi-stage transmission may further include a first brake for connecting the fixable element of the planetary gear mechanism to a stationary member so as to be non-rotatable and releasing the connection therebetween. When the vehicle travels forward in a state where the fixable element is rotatably released by a brake, the input member, the fixable element, and the first and second output elements of the compound planetary gear train are the same. The first and second outputs of the compound planetary gear train may be rotated integrally at a rotational speed, and when the vehicle travels forward in a state where the fixable element is non-rotatably fixed by the first brake. The element may rotate at a higher rotational speed than the input element.

  The multi-stage transmission includes a first planetary gear having a first rotation element, a second rotation element, and a third rotation element that are arranged in order at intervals corresponding to the gear ratio on the speed diagram, and a speed diagram. A second planetary gear having a fourth rotating element, a fifth rotating element, and a sixth rotating element arranged in order at intervals corresponding to the gear ratio above, the first output element of the planetary gear mechanism, and the second A third clutch for connecting the sixth rotating element of the planetary gear to each other and releasing the connection between the sixth rotating element, the third rotating element of the first planetary gear, and the fifth rotating element of the second planetary gear; Are connected to each other, and the fourth clutch for releasing the connection between them and the sixth rotating element of the second planetary gear are connected to the stationary member so as to be non-rotatable, and the second clutch is released from the connection. And 2 brakes, The connection target element may be the first rotation element of the first planetary gear and the fourth rotation element of the second planetary gear that are always connected, and the input element of the planetary gear mechanism and the first rotation element. The second rotating element of the planetary gear may be always connected to the input member, and the fifth rotating element of the second planetary gear and the output member may be always connected.

  The multi-stage transmission of this aspect includes a planetary gear mechanism that is a compound planetary gear train, first and second planetary gears, first to fourth clutches, and first and second brakes. In this multi-stage transmission, any three of the first to fourth clutches and the first and second brakes are selectively engaged to advance from the first speed to the tenth speed. Steps and reverse steps can be formed. As a result, in this multi-stage transmission, the spread (gear ratio width = the gear ratio of the lowest gear / the gear ratio of the highest gear) is increased to improve the power transmission efficiency, that is, the fuel efficiency and acceleration performance of the vehicle, The gear ratio can be improved by optimizing the step ratio (gear ratio of a certain gear stage / gear ratio of the gear stage on the one-stage high-speed stage side) (suppressing the increase). Therefore, according to this multi-stage transmission, both power transmission efficiency and drivability can be improved satisfactorily. Further, in this multi-stage transmission, like the input element of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism, the second rotating element of the first planetary gear is always connected to the input member, and the third rotating element of the first planetary gear is the fourth clutch. To selectively connect the output member (and the fifth rotating element of the second planetary gear). Thereby, for example, the third rotating element of the first planetary gear is always coupled to the output member together with the fifth rotating element of the second planetary gear, and the second rotating element of the first planetary gear is selectively connected to the input member. As compared with a clutch that selectively connects the second rotating element and the input member in the transmission, the torque sharing of the fourth clutch can be reduced. As a result, the fourth clutch can be made compact in at least one of the axial direction and the radial direction. Therefore, according to this multi-stage transmission, it is possible to improve both the power transmission efficiency and the drivability, and to suppress an increase in the size of the entire apparatus.

  In this multi-stage transmission, the first to fourth clutches and the first and second brakes are engaged as described below, so that the forward speed and the reverse speed from the first speed to the tenth speed are set. Can be formed. That is, the forward first speed is formed by engaging the first clutch, the second clutch, and the second brake. Further, the second forward speed is formed by engaging the first clutch, the first brake, and the second brake. Further, the third forward speed is formed by engaging the second clutch, the first brake, and the second brake. Further, the fourth forward speed is formed by engaging the fourth clutch, the first brake, and the second brake. Further, the fifth forward speed is formed by engaging the second clutch, the fourth clutch, and the first brake. Further, the sixth forward speed is formed by engaging the first clutch, the fourth clutch, and the first brake. Further, the seventh forward speed is formed by engaging the first clutch, the third clutch, and the fourth clutch. Further, the eighth forward speed is formed by engaging the third clutch, the fourth clutch, and the first brake. Further, the ninth forward speed is formed by engaging the first clutch, the third clutch, and the first brake. Further, the tenth forward speed is formed by engaging the second clutch, the third clutch, and the first brake. The reverse gear is formed by engaging the second clutch, the third clutch, and the second brake.

  As described above, in the multi-stage transmission according to the present invention, any of the six engaging elements, that is, the first to fourth clutches and the first and second brakes are engaged and the remaining three are released. By doing so, the forward first speed, the forward tenth speed and the reverse speed are formed. Accordingly, for example, compared with a transmission that forms a plurality of shift stages by engaging two of the six engagement elements and releasing the remaining four, the release is performed with the formation of the shift stage. The number of engaging elements can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to further reduce the drag loss in the engagement element released with the formation of the shift speed and further improve the power transmission efficiency in the multi-speed transmission.

  Furthermore, the output member may be an output shaft connected to the rear wheel of the vehicle via a differential gear. That is, the multi-stage transmission according to the present invention may be configured as a transmission mounted on a rear wheel drive vehicle. However, as described above, the multi-stage transmission according to the present invention can also be configured as a transmission mounted on a front-wheel drive vehicle.

  And this invention is not limited to the said embodiment at all, and it cannot be overemphasized that a various change can be made within the range of the extension of this invention. Furthermore, the mode for carrying out the invention described above is merely a specific embodiment of the invention described in the column for solving the problem, and is described in the column for means for solving the problem. It is not intended to limit the elements of the invention.

  The present invention can be used in the manufacturing industry of multi-stage transmissions.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Power transmission device, 11 Transmission case, 11c Center support, 11d Drum part, 11f Front support, 12 Starting device, 14o One-way clutch, 14p Pump impeller, 14s Stator, 14t Turbine runner, 15 Lock-up clutch, 16 Damper mechanism, 17 Oil pump, 20 automatic transmission, 20i input shaft, 20m intermediate shaft, 20o output shaft, 21 first planetary gear, 21c first carrier, 21p first pinion gear, 21r first ring gear, 21s first sun gear, 22 second planet Gear, 22c second carrier, 22p second pinion gear, 22r second ring gear, 22s second sun gear, 23c third carrier, 23p third pinion gear, 23r third ring gear, 23s third sun gear, 4p 4th pinion gear, 24s 4th sun gear, 25 Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601 friction plate, 102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602 separator plate, 111 first recess, 112 2nd recessed part, 113 partition wall, 115 inner cylinder part, 116 oil passage, 117 sleeve, 118 bush, 120, 130, 360 drum member, 121 hub part, 121a hub body, 121b flange part, 121c space, 122 drum part , 125 coupling portion, 131 drum portion, 133 hub portion, 135 support portion, 140, 240, 340, 440, 540 piston, 150, 250, 350, 450, 550 engagement oil chamber, 170, 370, 470 cancel plate, 190, 290, 39 490 Centrifugal oil pressure cancellation chamber, 200, 400 Clutch hub, 212 gear shaft portion, 220 ring gear flange, 221 inner peripheral portion, 222 outer peripheral portion, 230 shaft portion, 230s end surface, 231 wall portion, 232 cylindrical portion, 270 oil chamber Definition member, 361 drum portion, 365 coupling portion, 366 cylindrical portion, 367 tip portion, 368 oil passage, 410 clutch drum, 411 annular side wall portion, 412 cylindrical portion, 500 brake hub, 570, 670 spring support member, 641 First piston, 641a first pressure receiving portion, 641b plate pressing portion, 642 second piston, 642a second pressure receiving portion, 642b piston pressing portion, 651 first engagement oil chamber, 652 second engagement oil chamber, B1, B2 Brake, C1, C2, C3, C4 Clutch, SP1, SP2 , SP3, SP4, SP5, SP6 Return spring, T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, T8, T9, T10, T11, T12 Thrust bearing.

Claims (8)

In a multi-stage transmission that shifts the power transmitted from the motor of the vehicle to the input member and transmits it to the output member,
A planetary gear mechanism having a sun gear, a ring gear, and a carrier that rotatably supports the pinion gear, to which power is transmitted from the input member;
A clutch drum that rotates integrally with the ring gear of the planetary gear mechanism, and connects the ring gear and a connection target element that is arranged apart from the planetary gear mechanism in the axial direction; A first clutch to be released;
A second clutch that has a clutch hub that rotates integrally with the sun gear of the planetary gear mechanism and that is disposed inside the clutch drum, and that connects the sun gear and the element to be connected and releases the connection between the two. When,
From the cylindrical portion, a cylindrical portion in which the first friction engagement plate of the first clutch is fitted to the outer peripheral portion and the second friction engagement plate of the second clutch is fitted to the inner peripheral portion; A drum member having a connecting portion that is extended and connected to the connection target element,
The drum member is disposed such that the connecting portion extends between the clutch drum and the clutch hub toward the connection target element.
A thrust bearing is disposed between the clutch hub and the drum member and between the drum member and the clutch drum,
The sun gear, the ring gear, and the pinion gear of the planetary gear mechanism are bevel gears, and the direction of tooth traces of the sun gear, the ring gear, and the pinion gear is transmitted from the input member to the planetary gear mechanism. The multi-stage is characterized in that when the vehicle travels forward, the sun gear is biased toward the connection target element and the ring gear is biased to the opposite side of the connection target element. transmission. The multi-stage transmission according to claim 1, wherein
The clutch hub of the second clutch includes a shaft portion that extends in an axial direction from the sun gear of the planetary gear mechanism and has a contact end surface that contacts the thrust bearing on a side opposite to the sun gear, and a contact end surface Also, an annular wall portion extending radially outward from the shaft portion on the sun gear side in the axial direction, and a second friction engagement plate of the second clutch are fitted to the outer peripheral portion and to the outer peripheral portion. A multi-stage transmission having a cylindrical portion. The multi-stage transmission according to claim 1 or 2,
The multi-stage transmission, wherein the input member is always connected to the carrier of the planetary gear mechanism. The multi-stage transmission according to claim 3,
The planetary gear mechanism is a compound planetary gear train having the carrier as an input element always connected to the input member, the ring gear as a first output element, the sun gear as a second output element, and a fixable element. A multi-stage transmission characterized by being. The multi-stage transmission according to claim 4,
The fixed element of the planetary gear mechanism is connected to a stationary member and fixed to be non-rotatable, and further includes a first brake for releasing the connection between the two.
When the vehicle travels forward in a state where the fixable element is rotatably released by the first brake, the input member, the fixable element, the first and second output elements of the compound planetary gear train are The first and second outputs of the compound planetary gear train when the vehicle travels forward with the first brake rotating integrally with the same rotation speed and the fixable element being fixed to be non-rotatable by the first brake. The element rotates at a higher rotational speed than the input element. The multi-stage transmission according to claim 5,
A first planetary gear having a first rotating element, a second rotating element, and a third rotating element arranged in order at intervals corresponding to the gear ratio on the velocity diagram;
A second planetary gear having a fourth rotating element, a fifth rotating element, and a sixth rotating element arranged in order at intervals corresponding to the gear ratio on the velocity diagram;
A third clutch for connecting the first output element of the planetary gear mechanism and the sixth rotating element of the second planetary gear to each other and releasing the connection between them;
A fourth clutch for connecting the third rotating element of the first planetary gear and the fifth rotating element of the second planetary gear to each other and releasing the connection therebetween;
The sixth planetary gear of the second planetary gear is connected to the stationary member and fixed to be non-rotatable, and further includes a second brake for releasing the connection between the two,
The connection target elements are the first rotation element of the first planetary gear and the fourth rotation element of the second planetary gear that are always connected,
The input element of the planetary gear mechanism and the second rotating element of the first planetary gear are always connected to the input member,
The multi-stage transmission, wherein the fifth rotating element of the second planetary gear and the output member are always connected. The multi-stage transmission according to claim 6,
A forward first speed is formed by engagement of the first clutch, the second clutch, and the second brake,
A forward second speed is formed by engagement of the first clutch, the first brake, and the second brake,
A forward third speed is formed by engagement of the second clutch, the first brake, and the second brake,
A forward fourth speed is formed by engagement of the fourth clutch, the first brake, and the second brake;
A forward fifth speed is formed by engagement of the second clutch, the fourth clutch, and the first brake,
A forward sixth speed is formed by engagement of the first clutch, the fourth clutch, and the first brake,
A forward seventh speed is established by engagement of the first clutch, the third clutch, and the fourth clutch,
The eighth forward speed is formed by engagement of the third clutch, the fourth clutch, and the first brake,
The ninth forward speed is established by engagement of the first clutch, the third clutch, and the first brake,
The forward tenth speed stage is formed by engagement of the second clutch, the third clutch, and the first brake,
The multi-stage transmission is characterized in that a reverse gear is formed by engagement of the second clutch, the third clutch, and the second brake. The multi-stage transmission according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The multi-stage transmission, wherein the output member is an output shaft connected to a rear wheel of a vehicle through a differential gear.

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