WO2015080090A1 - 多段変速機 - Google Patents
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- the present invention includes a brake that fixes an element to be fixed among a plurality of rotating elements to a case so as to be non-rotatable and releases the connection between the two, and shifts the power transmitted from the prime mover of the vehicle to the input member.
- the present invention relates to a multi-stage transmission that transmits to an output member.
- a brake included in this type of transmission a piston that is slidable in a case or a cylinder coupled to the case and that engages and disengages a friction material and a disk plate, A first hydraulic chamber provided to the piston, a second hydraulic chamber provided independently of the first hydraulic chamber with respect to the piston, and a return spring that constantly biases the piston toward the first and second hydraulic chambers.
- the engagement hydraulic pressure hydroaulic fluid
- Engagement hydraulic pressure is supplied to both of the second hydraulic chambers.
- the main object of the present invention is to improve the speed change performance of a multi-stage transmission including a brake having two engagement oil chambers.
- the multi-stage transmission according to the present invention is
- the brake includes a brake for fixing the non-rotatable element connected to the case and fixing the element to be fixed among the plurality of rotating elements, and shifts the power transmitted from the prime mover of the vehicle to the input member to the output member.
- the brake is A brake hub that is always connected to the fixed element; A first friction engagement plate fitted to the brake hub; A second friction engagement plate fitted to the case; First and second recesses formed in a part of the case; A first pressure receiving portion that is disposed in the first recess and defines a first engagement oil chamber together with a part of the case; and a plate pressing portion that presses the first and second friction engagement plates.
- a first piston A second pressure receiving portion disposed in the second recess and defining a second engagement oil chamber together with a part of the case; and the first piston in accordance with the supply of hydraulic pressure to the second engagement oil chamber.
- a second piston having a piston pressing portion that contacts a part of the first piston and presses the first piston;
- a return spring that biases the first piston away from the first and second friction engagement plates; It is characterized by providing.
- the first piston can be smoothly moved according to the hydraulic pressure to the engagement oil chamber. Furthermore, if hydraulic pressure is supplied to both the first and second engagement oil chambers, the second piston comes into contact with a part of the first piston as the hydraulic pressure is supplied to the second engagement oil chamber. Press one piston. As a result, the first piston receives both the force due to the oil pressure in the first engagement oil chamber and the force due to the oil pressure in the second engagement oil chamber transmitted via the second piston. The friction engagement plate is pressed. As a result, regardless of the magnitude of the torque sharing of the brake, the first piston that presses the first and second friction engagement plates is made to act appropriately on the hydraulic pressure corresponding to the torque sharing to smoothly move the first piston. Therefore, it is possible to improve the speed change performance of the multi-stage transmission.
- the first and second pistons are connected to the return spring by the force of the hydraulic pressure in the second engagement oil chamber. It goes without saying that the first and second frictional engagement plates can be frictionally engaged by moving the first and second frictional engagement plates against the biasing force.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a power transmission device 10 including an automatic transmission 20 as a multi-stage transmission according to an embodiment of 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).
- the power transmission device 10 shifts the power transmitted from the engine or the like to the input shaft 20i and transmits it to the output shaft 20o, in addition to the transmission case (stationary member) 11, the starter A device (fluid transmission device) 12, an oil pump 17 and the like are included.
- 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. 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 attenuates 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. It is configured as a gear pump having a tooth gear (outer rotor) or the like.
- 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 the hydraulic control device 60 (see FIG. 4).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 is arrange
- the first planetary gear 21 is disposed on the rear side of the vehicle so as to be close to the output shaft 20o. Further, the second planetary gear 22 is disposed between the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 and the first planetary gear 21 in the axial direction of the input shaft 20 i, the output shaft 20 o and the like.
- 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.
- the first carrier 21c of the first planetary gear 21 is always connected (fixed) to the intermediate shaft (intermediate shaft) 20m of the automatic transmission 20 connected to the input shaft 20i.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- the second carrier 22c functions as an output element of the second planetary gear 22 (second output element of the automatic transmission 20).
- 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.
- 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 type planetary gear mechanism 25 is a compound planetary gear mechanism configured by combining a double pinion type planetary gear (third planetary gear) and a single pinion type 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 60.
- 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 each gear position of the automatic transmission 20 and the operating states of the clutches C1 to C4 and the brakes B1 and B2.
- 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 ⁇ 1) on the drawing (the left velocity diagram in FIG. 2).
- 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
- 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 ⁇ 1 on the velocity diagram.
- 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 ⁇ 2 on the central speed diagram).
- 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
- the second The ring gear 22r is a fourth rotating element of the automatic transmission 20.
- 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 ⁇ 2 on the velocity diagram.
- 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 the output element is arranged in this order from the left side in the drawing at an interval according to the gear ratio ⁇ 3 of the single third planetary gear and the gear ratio ⁇ 4 of the double pinion fourth planetary gear.
- a speed diagram speed diagram on the right side in FIG. 2 of the planetary gear mechanism 25.
- 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
- the third The ring gear 23r is the ninth rotating element of the automatic transmission 20
- 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 ⁇ 3 and ⁇ 4. It has a tenth rotating element.
- 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 rotating elements described above (however, the first rotating element and the fourth rotating element). 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.
- 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. 1 output element) are connected to each other. Further, 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 are connected to each other by the clutch C2. .
- 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 by the brake B2.
- 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. 1 output element) are connected to each other. Further, 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.
- 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 by the brake B2.
- the forward fourth 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. Further, 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. Further, 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 by the brake B2.
- the forward fifth 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. Further, 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.
- 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.
- the forward sixth 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. Further, 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 ring gear 23r (second gear of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25) are engaged by the clutch C1. 1 output element) are connected to each other. Further, 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 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.
- the forward eighth 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. Further, 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. Further, 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.
- 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) are connected to each other. Further, 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.
- the 10th 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) are connected to each other. Further, 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.
- 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 planetary gear mechanism 25 are formed by the clutch C2. Are connected to each other. Further, 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 second ring gear 22r (fixable element) of the second planetary gear 22 is fixed to the transmission case 11 so as not to rotate by the brake B2.
- the step ratio between the first forward speed and the reverse speed is
- 0.955.
- 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.
- the spread can be further increased (8.660 in the present embodiment), and the fuel efficiency of the vehicle at high vehicle speeds and the acceleration performance at each gear stage can be improved.
- the forward first 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.
- the clutches C1 to C4 and the brakes B1 and B2 To the tenth forward speed and the reverse speed.
- 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.
- the first carrier 21c (second rotation element) of the first planetary gear 21 is interposed via the intermediate shaft 20m. Always connected to the input shaft 20i.
- the first ring gear 21r (third rotation element) of the first planetary gear 21 is moved by the clutch C4 to the output shaft 20o (second carrier of the second planetary gear 22). 22c).
- 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.
- 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 output by the clutch C4.
- the third rotating element is selectively connected to the shaft 20o.
- 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 transmission loss in the automatic transmission 20 can be further improved by reducing the meshing loss between the rotating elements in the planetary gears 21 and 22. Furthermore, it is possible to improve assembly while reducing the number of parts and suppressing an increase in the weight of the entire apparatus.
- 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.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the automatic transmission 20, and FIGS. 5 to 7 are enlarged cross-sectional views showing the automatic transmission 20.
- FIG. 1 and 4 the brake B1 for fixing (connecting) the fourth sun gear 24s, which is a fixable element of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25, to the transmission case 11 in a non-rotatable manner is composed of four clutches C1 to Among the C4 and the two brakes B1 and B2, they are arranged closest to the starting device 12 (engine). That is, the brake B1 is on the opposite side of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 from the first and second planetary gears 21, 22, that is, on the vehicle front side (the left side in FIG. 1) of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25. Be placed.
- 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 friction plates 501 arranged alternately. Separator plate 502 and backing plate; piston 540 that presses friction plate 501 and separator plate 502 to frictionally engage; and a plurality of return springs that urge piston 540 away from friction plate 501 and separator plate 502 ( Coil spring) SP5.
- a plurality of friction plates 501 (respective inner peripheral portions) of the brake B1 are fitted to splines formed on the outer peripheral surface of the brake hub 500. Accordingly, each friction plate 501 is supported by the brake hub 500 so as to rotate integrally with the brake hub 500 and to be movable in the axial direction.
- a plurality of separator plates 502 (each outer peripheral portion) of the brake B1 are fixed to the transmission case 11 and form an annular front support (front support portion) 11f that constitutes a part of the transmission case 11 (stationary member). To a spline formed on the inner peripheral surface of the drum portion 11d extending in the axial direction of the input shaft 20i.
- 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.
- the piston 540 is supported by the front support 11f so as to be non-rotatable and movable 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 of the brake B1 is supplied with the engagement oil pressure (hydraulic oil) to the brake B1 regulated by the oil pressure control device 60 through the oil passage formed in the input shaft 20i and the front support 11f.
- the plurality of return springs SP5 are disposed between the piston 540 and the annular spring support member 570 in the circumferential direction and face the engagement oil chamber 550.
- the spring support member 570 is fixed to the front support 11f using a snap ring so as to be located on the opposite side of the piston 540 from the engagement oil chamber 550.
- a single leaf spring may be used instead of a plurality of coil springs.
- the clutch C1 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).
- 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.
- 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. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, the clutches C1 and C2 are always connected (fixed) to the first sun gear 21s and the second sun gear 22s of the second planetary gear 22, and the clutch hub of the clutch C1 and the clutch of the clutch C2
- the drum member 120 that functions as a drum is shared.
- the clutches C1 and C3 use the third ring gear 23r of the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 as a common connection target element.
- the clutches C1 and C3 are always connected (fixed) to the third ring gear 23r and share the drum member 130 that functions as the clutch drum of the clutch C1 and the clutch hub of the clutch C3. Furthermore, as described above, the clutch C3 and the brake B2 use the second ring gear 22r of the second planetary gear 22 as a connection target element or a fixation target element. For this reason, the clutch C3 and the brake B2 share the drum member 360 that functions as a clutch drum of the clutch C3 and a brake hub of the brake B2.
- 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 portion 121 includes a cylindrical portion 121a having a spline formed on the outer peripheral surface, and an annular flange portion 121b extending radially inward from one end (left end in FIG. 5) of the cylindrical portion 121a.
- the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical part 121a is formed in the concave cylindrical surface shape which does not have an unevenness
- 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 FIG. 5) opened, and has an annular side wall extending radially inward from one end of the cylindrical portion and the cylindrical portion (right end in FIG. 5).
- 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 portion 125 has a long cylindrical portion and a flange portion extending radially outward from one end (left end in FIG.
- 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.
- 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 of the end portion on the opening side of the drum portion 122 and the flange portion 121 b.
- the inner peripheral surface is firmly fixed by welding.
- 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 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 space 121c (oil sump) which opens on the opening side end of the drum part 122 and on the side opposite to the flange part 121b.
- the drum member 130 includes a drum part 131 used by the clutch C1, a hub part 133 used by the clutch C3, and an annular support part 135.
- 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 includes a cylindrical portion having an opening-side end portion (left end portion in FIG. 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. It has an annular side wall portion extending radially inward from one end of the cylindrical portion (the right end in FIG. 5).
- 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 opposite side (right side in FIG. 5) to the opening side end portion of the drum portion 131 (cylindrical portion).
- the hub portion 133 is formed in a cylindrical shape having an outer diameter smaller than that of the drum portion 131.
- 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
- 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 is coaxially and rotatably supported.
- a thrust bearing is disposed between the support portion 135 of the drum member 130 and the flange portion of the connecting portion 125 of the drum member 120.
- the drum member 360 includes a drum portion 361 formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape with one end (left end in FIG. 5) opened, and a second planetary gear 22 that is a connection target element (fixation target element) of 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.
- 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 (the right end in FIG. 5) of the cylindrical portion.
- 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. It is supported (aligned) in the radial direction by an annular center support (intermediate support portion) 11c constituting a part of the case 11 (stationary member).
- 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.
- the connection part 365 of the drum member 360 is rotatably supported by the outer peripheral surface of the inner cylinder part 115 of the center support 11c via a needle bearing (radial bearing).
- 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), and the cylindrical portion 366 is an inner cylinder of the center support 11c via a bush. It is inserted through the portion 115 and connected to the second ring gear 22r.
- the distal end portion 367 of the cylindrical portion 366 of the coupling portion 365 is formed to have an outer diameter smaller than the portion surrounded by the inner cylindrical portion 115 (the inner peripheral surface) 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.
- 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 It is configured as a fitting part having no aligning function.
- the fitting portion having no aligning function has a radial play 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 portion 367. And a clearance (clearance) between the second ring gear 22r and the tip surface of the spline.
- the distal end portion 367 of the cylindrical portion 366 of the drum member 360 has a smaller outer diameter than the portion supported by the inner peripheral surface of the center support 11c. Accordingly, the distal end portion 367 of the cylindrical portion 366 is connected to the inner peripheral portion 221 of the ring gear flange 220 on the inner side (position closer to the intermediate shaft 20m) than the support position of the connecting portion 365 (cylindrical portion 366) by the center support 11c. Mated.
- 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 (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 cylindrical portion 121a, which is disposed so as to be surrounded by the drum portion 131 of the drum member 130. It is fitted to the 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- the clutch adjusted by the hydraulic control device 60 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) to C1 is supplied.
- the hydraulic oil pressure canceling chamber 190 has hydraulic oil (for example, from the hydraulic control device 60 through 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, etc.). Lubrication / cooling drain oil).
- 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.
- a single leaf spring may be used instead of the plurality of coil springs.
- 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 Frictional engagement plate) and a backing plate, a piston 240 that presses and frictionally engages the friction plate 201 and the separator plate 202, an annular oil chamber defining member 270, and the piston 240 from the friction plate 201 and the separator plate 202. And a plurality of return springs (coil springs) SP2 that are urged so as to be separated from each other.
- the clutch hub 200 has a cylindrical portion having a spline formed on the outer peripheral surface, extends radially inward from the cylindrical portion, and extends axially from the third sun gear 23s of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25. And an annular connecting portion that is always connected (fixed) to the shaft portion 230.
- 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.
- 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.
- the plurality of separator plates 202 (respective inner peripheral portions) of the clutch C2 are fitted to splines formed on the outer peripheral surface of the clutch hub 200 (cylindrical portion). 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 of the clutch hub 200.
- the piston 240 is supported by the shaft portion 230 so as to rotate integrally with the shaft portion 230 of the third sun gear 23s and be movable in the axial direction.
- the oil chamber defining member 270 is fixed to the shaft portion 230 using a snap ring so as to be positioned between the piston 240 and the drum member 120. That is, the oil chamber defining member 270 is located on the side opposite to the coupling portion of the clutch hub 200 and the third sun gear 23s with respect to the piston 240 (the inner peripheral portion).
- 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.
- the entire oil chamber of the clutch C2 that is, the engagement oil chamber 250 and the centrifugal oil pressure cancel chamber 290, is rotated integrally with the third sun gear 23s (second output element) of the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25. It is defined by the piston 240 and the oil chamber defining member 270.
- 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 planetary gear mechanism 25.
- the engagement oil chamber 250 and the centrifugal oil pressure cancellation chamber 290 are separated from the second planetary gear 22 and close to the input shaft 20i.
- the engagement oil chamber 250 of the clutch C2 has an engagement oil pressure (the engagement oil pressure to the clutch C2 regulated by the oil pressure control device 60 through an oil passage formed in the input shaft 20i, the shaft portion 230 of the third sun gear 23s, and the like. Hydraulic oil) is supplied.
- the centrifugal oil pressure cancellation chamber 290 has hydraulic oil (for example, drain oil for lubrication / cooling) from an oil passage formed in the input shaft 20i, the shaft portion 230 of the third sun gear 23s, 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).
- the shaft portion 230 of the third sun gear 23s as the hub member and the clutch hub 200 are supported coaxially and rotatably by the input shaft 20i via bushes or radial bearings, and via thrust bearings.
- the third carrier 23c of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 and the connecting portion 125 of the drum member 120 are supported in the axial direction.
- 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.
- an annular cancel plate (cancellation oil chamber defining member) 370 included in the clutch C3 including the drum members 130 and 360 described above.
- 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 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.
- the plurality of separator plates 302 (the respective outer peripheral portions) of the clutch C3 are fitted into splines 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.
- 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 piston 340, together with the drum member 360 defines an engagement oil chamber (third engagement oil chamber) 350 of the clutch C3.
- 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.
- 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.
- the centrifugal hydraulic pressure cancellation chamber 390 has hydraulic oil (for example, the hydraulic oil from the hydraulic control device 60 via an oil passage formed in the intermediate shaft 20m, the connecting portion 125 of the drum member 120, the connecting portion 365 of the drum member 360, and the like). Lubrication / cooling drain oil).
- 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.
- a return spring SP3 of the clutch C3 a single leaf spring may be used instead of a plurality of coil springs.
- 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 a backing plate; a first piston 641 that presses the friction plate 601 and the separator plate 602 to frictionally engage; a second piston 642 that can press the first piston 641; and a 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 into splines formed on the outer peripheral surface of the drum portion 361 of the drum member 360.
- Each friction plate 601 is supported by a drum member 360 that functions as a brake hub so as to rotate integrally with the drum portion 361 and to be movable in the axial direction.
- the plurality of separator plates 602 (each outer peripheral portion) of the brake B ⁇ b> 2 are fitted into splines formed on the inner peripheral surface of the transmission case 11.
- Each separator plate 602 is supported by the transmission case 11 so as not to rotate with respect to the transmission case 11 and to be movable in the axial direction.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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. That is, the first concave portion 111 is arranged in the radial direction of the second concave portion 112 and the center support 11c (transmission case 11) inside the second concave portion 112 in the radial direction.
- 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.
- the first and second recesses 111 and 112 are formed to have substantially the same axial length. .
- the first piston 641 includes an annular first pressure receiving portion 641a, a cylindrical plate pressing portion 641b that presses the first and second friction engagement plates, and a first pressure receiving portion 641a and a plate pressing portion 641b.
- a center support 11c that is, a flat plate-like (flange-shaped) annular portion 641c extending in the radial direction of the transmission case 11 is provided.
- the first pressure receiving portion 641a is formed in a short cylindrical shape.
- the annular portion 641c is offset in the axial direction from the first pressure receiving portion 641a and extends radially outward from the first pressure receiving portion 641a.
- the plate pressing portion 641b extends from the outer peripheral portion of the annular portion 641c in the opposite direction to the first pressure receiving portion 641a and in the axial direction, and is formed, for example, in a cylindrical shape in this embodiment.
- the first pressure receiving portion 641 a is movably fitted in the first recess 111.
- a seal member such as an O-ring is provided between the inner peripheral surface of the first pressure receiving portion 641a and the inner inner surface of the first recess 111 and between the outer peripheral surface of the first pressure receiving portion 641a and the outer inner surface of the first recess 111. Are arranged one by one.
- 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.
- the plate pressing portion 641b is fitted to the spline of the transmission case 11 and is able to come into contact with the separator plate 602 positioned closest to the second planetary gear 22 so that the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 (second planetary gear). (Opposite to 22).
- the plate pressing portion 641b may be extended from the annular portion 641c so as to be arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the first piston 641. Thereby, the first piston 641 can be reduced in weight.
- the second piston 642 has an annular second pressure receiving portion 642a and an annular piston pressing portion 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 a second engagement oil chamber 652 of the brake B2 together with the center support 11c.
- the piston pressing portion 642b can contact the rear surface of the annular portion 641c of the first piston 641 from the second pressure receiving portion 642a with the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 (on the side opposite to the second planetary gear 22). It is extended toward.
- the piston pressing portion 642b of the second piston 642 overlaps with substantially the entire plate pressing portion 641b of the first piston 641 when viewed from the axial direction of the input shaft 20i, the output shaft 20o, and the like.
- the annular portion 641c of the first piston 641 can be pressed from behind the plate pressing portion 641b by the piston pressing portion 642b.
- Plural piston pressing portions 642b may be formed so as to be arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the second pressure receiving portion 642a.
- the engagement oil pressure (hydraulic oil) adjusted by the oil pressure control device 60 through the oil passage formed in the center support 11c is independent of each other.
- the plurality of return springs SP6 are disposed between the first piston 641 and the annular spring support member 670 in the circumferential direction and face the first engagement oil chamber 651.
- the spring support member 670 is fixed to the center support 11c using a snap ring so as to be located on the opposite side of the first engagement oil chamber 651 with respect to the first piston 641.
- a plurality of holes are formed in the first pressure receiving portion 641a of the first piston 641 at intervals in the circumferential direction so as to be positioned on the side opposite to the first engagement oil chamber 651, and each return One end of the spring SP6 is inserted into the hole. Accordingly, the plurality of return springs SP6 are arranged to face the first engagement oil chamber 651 and press the first pressure receiving portion 641a of the first piston 641. Further, each return spring SP6 partially overlaps the center support 11c second recess 112 when viewed from the radial direction. As the return spring SP6 of the brake B2, a single leaf spring may be used instead of a plurality of coil springs.
- the clutch C4 is disposed so as to be closest to the output shaft 20o among the four clutches C1 to C4 and the two brakes B1 and B2. That is, the clutch C4 is disposed on the opposite side of the second planetary gear 22 from the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25, that is, on the vehicle rear side (right side in FIG. 1) relative to the first planetary gear 21.
- 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 radial bearing, and includes a flange portion formed on the intermediate shaft 20m via two thrust bearings arranged at the front and rear, and an output shaft 20o. Is supported in the axial direction.
- 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. 7) opened, and the annular side wall portion.
- 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 is always connected (fixed) to the second carrier 22c of the second planetary gear 22 via a spline or the like.
- the plurality of friction plates 401 (respective inner peripheral portions) of the clutch C4 are fitted into 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Engagement oil pressure (hydraulic oil) to the clutch C4 adjusted by the oil pressure control device 60 is supplied to the engagement oil chamber 450 of the clutch C4 through an oil passage formed in the transmission case 11, the output shaft 20o, and the like. Is done.
- the hydraulic oil pressure canceling chamber 490 is supplied with hydraulic oil (for example, drainage oil for lubrication / cooling) from the hydraulic control device 60 through an oil passage formed in the transmission case 11, the output shaft 20o, and the like.
- 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.
- the output shaft 20o is rotatably supported by the transmission case 11 via a bush, a radial bearing, and a thrust bearing.
- the clutch C2 includes the third ring gear 23r (first output element) and the third sun gear 23s (second output element) of the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25. This corresponds to the third sun gear 23s (see FIG. 2) rotating at a higher speed.
- the clutch C ⁇ b> 2 is disposed between the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 and the second planetary gear 22 disposed closer to the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 than the first planetary gear 21. Therefore, in the automatic transmission 20, it is not necessary to configure the constituent members of the clutch C2 so as to bypass the large-diameter first and second planetary gears 21 and 22.
- the engagement oil chamber 250 and the centrifugal oil pressure cancellation chamber 290 of the clutch C2 are defined so as to be closer to the input shaft 20i than the engagement oil chamber 150 and the centrifugal oil pressure cancellation chamber 190 of the clutch C1.
- the automatic transmission 20 can be suppressed by suppressing an increase in dimensions (outer diameter, shaft length, thickness, etc.), that is, weight associated with securing the strength of the components of the clutch C2, such as the shaft portion 230, the piston 240, and the oil chamber defining member 270. Increase in size can be suppressed. Further, the third sun gear 23s rotating at a higher speed than the third ring gear 23r and the shaft portion 230, the piston 240, and the oil chamber defining member 270 rotating together with the third sun gear 23s are reduced during rotation (equivalent inertia with respect to the input shaft 20i). Thus, the speed change performance can be improved.
- the third sun gear 23s is connected to the clutch hub 200 that can be made smaller in diameter than the drum member 120 as the clutch drum. It is possible to further reduce the inertia when the member to be rotated is rotated.
- the engagement oil chamber 150 and the centrifugal oil pressure cancellation chamber 190 of the clutch C1, and the engagement oil chamber 350 and the centrifugal oil pressure cancellation chamber 390 of the clutch C3 are combined with the clutch C2 (the engagement oil chamber 250 and the engagement oil chamber 250).
- the centrifugal oil pressure canceling chamber 290) is disposed between the second planetary gear 22 disposed closer to the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 than the first planetary gear 21.
- the clutch C4 is opposite to the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 with respect to the second planetary gear 22 disposed closer to the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 than the first planetary gear 21 (the rear side of the vehicle). Placed in.
- the clutch C2 corresponding to the third sun gear 23s rotating at a higher speed than the third ring gear 23r can be brought closer to the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25. Therefore, the axial length of the constituent members of the clutch C2 such as the shaft portion 230, the piston 240, and the oil chamber defining member 270 that rotate integrally with the third sun gear 23s can be reduced, that is, the weight can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to reduce the inertia at the time of rotation of the shaft portion 230, the piston 240, the oil chamber defining member 270, etc., thereby improving the speed change performance and suppressing the increase in the shaft length of the automatic transmission 20. Become.
- the clutch C1 drum portion 131 or the like corresponding to the third ring gear 23r (first output element) of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 is substantially the entire clutch C2, that is, the drum of the drum member 120.
- the portion 122, the clutch hub 200, the friction plate 201, the separator plate 202, the oil chamber defining member 270, and the like are disposed.
- the brake B ⁇ b> 1 is disposed on the opposite side (vehicle front side) of the first and second planetary gears 21 and 22 with respect to the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25.
- the brake B2 (the drum portion 361 of the drum member 360, the friction plate 601, the separator plate 602, etc.) is disposed closer to the clutch C2 and the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 than to the first planetary gear 21.
- a part of the clutch C3, that is, the hub part 133, the friction plate 301, the separator plate 302, the oil chamber defining member 270, and the like are arranged between the planetary gear 22 and the planetary gear 22.
- the arrangement space of the clutches C1, C2, and C3 between the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 and the second planetary gear 22 arranged closer to the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 than the first planetary gear 21. It is possible to suppress an increase in the axial length of the automatic transmission 20 while sufficiently ensuring the above.
- the brake B1 is engaged to engage the fourth of the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25.
- the sun gear 24s fixing element
- the sun gear 24s fixing element
- the third carrier rotates from the input shaft 20i so that the rotational speed of the third sun gear 23s (second output element) is higher than the rotational speed of the third ring gear 23r (first output element) by the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25.
- the power transmitted to 23c (input element) is increased and transmitted to the third sun gear 23s and the third ring gear 23r (see FIG. 2).
- the third ring gear 23r and the third sun gear 23s of the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 are rotated at a rotational speed higher than that of the third carrier 23c, that is, the input shaft 20i, except when the reverse gear is formed. Rotate.
- the clutch C1 includes a drum member 130 that functions as a clutch drum that rotates integrally with the third ring gear 23r, and a piston that defines an engagement oil chamber 150 together with a support portion 135 of the drum member 130. 140 and a cancel plate 170 fixed to the support portion 135 of the drum member 130 and defining a centrifugal hydraulic pressure cancel chamber 190 together with the piston 140. Further, the clutch C2 is engaged with the clutch hub 200 that is always connected to the third sun gear 23s, the piston 240 that defines the centrifugal oil pressure cancel chamber 290 together with the clutch hub 200, and the piston 240 that is fixed to the clutch hub 200. An oil chamber defining member 270 that defines the oil synthesizing chamber 250.
- the engagement oil chamber 150 and the centrifugal oil pressure cancellation chamber 190 of the clutch C1 are defined by the members that rotate integrally with the third ring gear 23r (first output element), and the engagement oil chamber 250 and the centrifugal force of the clutch C2 are separated.
- the hydraulic cancel chamber 290 can be defined by a member that rotates integrally with the third sun gear 23s (second output element).
- the maximum rotational speeds of the first and second sun gears 21s and 22s of the first and second planetary gears 21 and 22, which are elements to be connected common to the clutches C1 and C2, are shown in FIG.
- a plurality of rotating elements included in the automatic transmission 20 that is, the first to fourth sun gears 21s to 24s and the first to third ring gears 21r.
- the first to fourth sun gears 21s to 24s and the first to third ring gears 21r.
- the engagement oil chamber 150 and the centrifugal oil pressure cancellation chamber 190 of the clutch C1 rotate integrally with the third ring gear 23r having a lower maximum rotational speed than the first and second sun gears 21s, 22s.
- the engaging oil chamber 250 and the centrifugal oil pressure canceling chamber 290 of the clutch C2 are defined by members that rotate integrally with the third sun gear 23s whose maximum rotational speed is lower than that of the first and second sun gears 21s, 22s. Made. Thereby, the number of constituent members of the clutches C1 and C2 that rotate integrally with the first and second sun gears 21s and 22s can be reduced.
- the component members of the clutches C1 and C2 that rotate integrally with the first and second sun gears 21s and 22s that rotate at high speed that is, the drum member 120, the friction plates 101 and 201, and the like are rotated to automatically reduce the inertia.
- the speed change performance of the transmission 20 can be further improved.
- the rotation is relatively stable instead of providing the engagement oil chamber and the centrifugal oil pressure cancel chamber on the first and second sun gears 21s, 22s side where the rotation speed greatly varies depending on the shift speed.
- Engagement oil chambers 150 and 250 and centrifugal oil pressure cancellation chambers 190 and 290 are provided on the third ring gear 23r and the third sun gear 23s side. As a result, it is possible to improve the speed change performance by reducing the variation of the centrifugal hydraulic pressure at each speed stage.
- the drum member 120 shared by the clutches C1 and C2 is configured as described above. By doing so, it is possible to satisfactorily suppress the deformation of the drum member 120, particularly the expansion of the end portion on the opening side of the drum portion 122 that becomes the clutch drum of the clutch C2. That is, the cylindrical hub portion 121 serving as the clutch hub of the clutch C1 is fixed to the outer periphery of the opening side end portion of the drum portion 122 opened at one end serving as the clutch drum of the clutch C2.
- strength of the edge part by the side of the opening of the drum member 120, especially the drum part 122 used as the clutch drum of the clutch C2 can be improved significantly. Therefore, even if the rotational speed of the drum member 120, that is, the first and second sun gears 21s and 22s is increased, the deformation, particularly, the opening of the end portion on the opening side of the drum portion 122 can be satisfactorily suppressed.
- the hub portion 121 of the drum member 120 includes a cylindrical portion 121a to which the inner peripheral portion of the friction plate 101 of the clutch C1 is fitted, and a drum portion that extends radially inward from one end of the cylindrical portion 121a.
- the drum member 120 that is, the drum portion 122 as a clutch drum
- an increase in the weight of the drum member 120 (drum portion 122) can be suppressed, and inertia during rotation can be reduced.
- the speed change performance of the automatic transmission 20 can be improved.
- annular space 121c (oil sump) is defined between the cylindrical portion 121a and the drum portion 122 so as to open on the side opposite to the end portion on the opening side of the drum portion 122.
- the drum member 120 (drum The hydraulic oil scattered around the portion 122) can be received in the space 121c between the hub portion 121 and the drum portion 122.
- hydraulic oil as a lubrication / cooling medium from the space 121c to the friction plate 101 of the clutch C1 fitted to the hub 121 and the separator plate 102 of the clutch C1 fitted to the drum member 130. It becomes.
- the clutch member C1 and C2 are arranged so as to be at least partially surrounded by the deformation of the drum member 120 shared as one clutch hub and the other clutch drum, that is, the constituent member of the clutch C1. It is possible to satisfactorily suppress the deformation of the drum portion 122 (the clutch drum of the clutch C2). Further, the friction plate 101 fitted to the hub part 121 and disposed around the drum part 122 and the separator plate 102 fitted to the drum member 130 can be well lubricated and cooled.
- the clutch members C1 and C2 corresponding to the third ring gear 23r (first output element) and the third sun gear 23s (second output element) of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 include the drum member 120 (clutch hub and clutch) as described above.
- the automatic transmission 20 can be made compact by applying the drum).
- the hydraulic pressure control device 60 supplies the hydraulic pressure (only to the first engagement oil chamber 651) when the brake B2 is engaged. Hydraulic oil) is supplied, and hydraulic pressure (hydraulic oil) is not supplied to the second engagement oil chamber 652.
- the hydraulic control device 60 performs the first operation when the brake B2 is engaged. Hydraulic pressure (hydraulic oil) is supplied to both the first and second engagement oil chambers 651 and 652.
- the first piston 641 When hydraulic pressure is supplied only from the hydraulic control device 60 to the first engagement oil chamber 651 to engage the brake B2, the first piston 641 is returned to the return spring by the force of the hydraulic pressure in the first engagement oil chamber 651.
- the first and second friction engagement plates are frictionally engaged by moving against the urging force of SP6 and being pressed by the plate pressing portion 641b of the first piston 641.
- the second piston 642 when the hydraulic oil is supplied only to the first engagement oil chamber 651, the second piston 642 is stationary in the second recess 112 formed in the center support 11 c constituting a part of the transmission case 11. Therefore, the pressure in the second engagement oil chamber 652 does not fluctuate, and the second engagement oil chamber 652 does not enter a negative pressure state.
- the torque sharing of the brake B2 is relatively small, and when hydraulic pressure is supplied only to the first engagement oil chamber 651, the state of the second piston 642 and the pressure state in the second engagement oil chamber 652 are different.
- the movement of the first piston 641 is not hindered, and the first piston 641 can be smoothly moved according to the hydraulic pressure to the first engagement oil chamber 651.
- the first piston 641 that presses the first and second friction engagement plates is made to act properly on the first piston 641 according to the torque sharing, thereby smoothly moving the first piston 641. Can be moved to. Therefore, in the automatic transmission 20, it is possible to improve the speed change performance satisfactorily.
- the first and second pistons 641 and 642 are caused to return spring SP6 by the force of the hydraulic pressure in the second engagement oil chamber 652. The friction plate 601 and the separator plate 602 are moved against the urging force to be pressed, and both can be frictionally engaged.
- the first recess 111 that defines the first engagement oil chamber 651 together with the first piston 641 is the second recess 112 that defines the second engagement oil chamber 652 together with the second piston 642.
- the plurality of return springs SP6 are arranged so as to face the first engagement oil chamber 651 so as to be located on the inner side in the radial direction.
- the first engagement oil chamber 651 can be configured to have an appropriate size as an oil chamber used when the torque sharing of the brake B2 is reduced or at the initial stage of gear shifting, so that the hydraulic response is improved and the hydraulic fluid is improved. An increase in consumption flow rate can be suppressed.
- the diameter of the seal member disposed between the first recess 111 and the first pressure receiving portion 641a of the first piston 641 can be reduced, the sliding resistance to the first piston 641 can be reduced. It becomes possible.
- the first recess 111 is formed in a part of the center support 11c, that is, the transmission case 11 so as to be aligned with the second recess 112 on the radial inner side of the second recess 112, and the plurality of return springs SP6 are Arranged so that at least a portion thereof overlaps with the second recess 112 when viewed from the radial direction.
- each return spring SP6 and the second recess 112 and the second piston 642 in which the second pressure receiving portion 642a is disposed in the second recess 112 are overlapped in the axial direction, so that the brake B2 and thus the automatic transmission are overlapped.
- the axial length of 20 can be shortened.
- the first piston 641 has an annular portion 641c extending radially outward from the first pressure receiving portion 641a, and the plate pressing portion 641b extends from the annular portion 641c to the side opposite to the first pressure receiving portion 641a. Is issued.
- the piston pressing portion 642b of the second piston 642 presses the annular portion 641c of the first piston 641, and each return spring SP6 presses the first pressure receiving portion 641a of the first piston 641. Accordingly, the first piston 641 can be smoothly moved in the axial direction by at least one of the hydraulic pressure in the first engagement oil chamber 651 and the hydraulic pressure in the second engagement oil chamber 652.
- the plate pressing portion 641b of the first piston 641 extends from the outer peripheral portion of the annular portion 641c, and the plate pressing portion 641b of the first piston 641 and the second piston 642 are viewed from the axial direction of the input shaft 20i and the like.
- the piston pressing portion 642b is annular compared to the case where the piston pressing portion 642b presses near the central portion in the radial direction of the annular portion 641c (when the piston pressing portion 642b does not press the back of the plate pressing portion 641b).
- the portion 641c is pressed, the bending moment acting near the base end portion of the plate pressing portion 641b can be reduced. As a result, the durability of the first piston 641 can be further improved.
- the above-described brake B2 is a drum as a brake hub that is always connected to the friction plate 601 and the separator plate 602 disposed on the opposite side of the second planetary gear 22 with respect to the center support 11c, and the second ring gear 22r.
- Member 360 is included.
- the drum member 360 is a drum member as a brake hub that is aligned with the transmission case 11 by the outer peripheral surface of the inner cylindrical portion 115 of the center support 11c between the friction plate 601, the separator plate 602, and the second planetary gear 22. 360 is included.
- the gear group constituting the second planetary gear 22 is configured as an involute gear (the same applies to the first planetary gear 21 and the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25), and the second ring gear 22r is The second sun gear 22s and the second carrier 22c are aligned with respect to the intermediate shaft 20m.
- the drum member 360 as the brake hub and the second ring gear 22r are coupled in the rotational direction with a radial play (clearance).
- the drum member 360 as the brake hub of the brake B2 corresponding to the second ring gear 22r is adjusted by the outer peripheral surface of the inner cylindrical portion 115 of the center support 11c constituting a part of the transmission case 11. It is centered (supported in the radial direction). Accordingly, the connecting portion between the drum member 360 and the second ring gear 22r, that is, 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 outer peripheral portion 222 of the ring gear flange 220 and the second ring gear. Even if the radial play in at least one of the fitting portions with 22r is increased, the posture of the drum member 360 can always be kept stable.
- the drum member 360 is accurately aligned with the transmission case 11, and the backlash (play) between the drum member 360 and the second ring gear 22r is increased, whereby the second It is possible to further enhance the vibration blocking effect between the ring gear 22r and the drum member 360, that is, the transmission case 11.
- the second planetary gear 22 itself that is, the second sun gear 22s and the second carrier 22c are engaged by the engagement of the brake B2. It is possible to prevent the alignment function of the ring gear 22r from being impaired, and to suppress the generation of an excessive force due to the axial misalignment between the rotating elements of the second planetary gear 22 when the brake B2 is engaged. it can. Thereby, it is possible to satisfactorily reduce the vibration excited by the second ring gear 22r when the brake B2 is engaged.
- the drum member 360 as a brake hub has the cylindrical portion 366 connected to the second ring gear 22r through the center hole of the inner cylindrical portion 115, and the center support 11c (inner cylindrical portion 115).
- the drum member 360 and the second ring gear 22r are supported by the outer peripheral surface in the radial direction.
- the drum member 360 and the second ring gear 22r include an inner peripheral portion 221 that is fitted to the distal end portion 367 of the cylindrical portion 366 and an outer peripheral portion 222 that is fitted to the second ring gear 22r. It is connected via an annular ring gear flange (connecting member) 220 having.
- the ring gear flange 220 is fitted with at least one of the drum member 360 (tip portion 367) and the second ring gear 22r with a radial play. Accordingly, the drum member 360 is aligned with respect to the transmission case 11 with higher accuracy, and the effect of blocking vibration between the second ring gear 22r and the drum member 360, that is, the transmission case 11, is further increased, and the drum member 360, etc. It is possible to make the path from the second ring gear 22r through the transmission case 11 longer.
- the drum member 360 connects the second ring gear 22r and the third ring gear 23r that is the first output element of the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism 25 to each other and releases the connection between the clutch C3. It is configured to function (to be used) as a clutch drum. As a result, the posture of the drum member 360 is always kept stable, so that the clutch C3 can be operated more smoothly to improve the speed change performance, and the number of parts of the automatic transmission 20 can be reduced and the size can be reduced. Become.
- 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.
- a dog brake may be employed as the brake B ⁇ b> 2 that is continuously engaged when forming the first forward speed to the fourth forward speed and is engaged when forming the reverse speed.
- the gear ratios ⁇ 1 to ⁇ 4 in the first and second planetary gears 21 and 22 and the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 are not limited to those illustrated in the above description.
- At least one of the first and second planetary gears 21 and 22 may be a double pinion type planetary gear
- the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism 25 is a composite such as a Simpson type or a CR-CR type. It may be replaced with a planetary gear train.
- the automatic transmission 20 described above may be modified to a transmission mounted on a front wheel drive vehicle.
- the multi-stage transmission according to the present invention includes a brake that fixes a non-rotatable element connected to a case by fixing a fixing target element among a plurality of rotating elements, and releases the connection between the two.
- the brake includes a brake hub that is always connected to the element to be fixed, and a first frictional engagement that is fitted to the brake hub.
- a return spring that urges the first piston so as to be separated from the first and second friction engagement plates.
- the brake included in the multi-stage transmission includes first and second recesses formed in a part of the case, first and second pistons, and the first piston separated from the first and second friction engagement plates. And a return spring for biasing the The first piston is disposed in the first recess, and the first pressure receiving portion that defines the first engagement oil chamber together with a part of the case, and the plate pressing that presses the first and second friction engagement plates. Part.
- the second piston is disposed in the second concave portion, and together with a part of the case, defines a second engagement oil chamber together with a part of the case, and with the supply of hydraulic pressure to the second engagement oil chamber.
- a piston pressing portion that contacts a part of the first piston and presses the first piston;
- the first piston resists the urging force of the return spring by the force of the hydraulic pressure in the first engagement oil chamber.
- the first and second frictional engagement plates can be moved so as to press and the first and second frictional engagement plates can be frictionally engaged.
- the second piston stops in the second recess formed in a part of the case, so that the second engagement oil chamber is in a negative pressure state. None become. Therefore, when the hydraulic pressure is supplied only to the first engagement oil chamber, the movement of the first piston is not hindered by the state of the second piston or the pressure state in the second engagement oil chamber.
- the first piston can be smoothly moved according to the hydraulic pressure to the engagement oil chamber.
- the second piston comes into contact with a part of the first piston as the hydraulic pressure is supplied to the second engagement oil chamber. Press one piston.
- the first piston receives both the force due to the oil pressure in the first engagement oil chamber and the force due to the oil pressure in the second engagement oil chamber transmitted via the second piston.
- the friction engagement plate is pressed.
- the first piston that presses the first and second friction engagement plates is made to act appropriately on the hydraulic pressure corresponding to the torque sharing to smoothly move the first piston. Therefore, it is possible to improve the speed change performance of the multi-stage transmission.
- the first and second pistons are connected to the return spring by the force of the hydraulic pressure in the second engagement oil chamber. It goes without saying that the first and second frictional engagement plates can be frictionally engaged by moving the first and second frictional engagement plates against the biasing force.
- the first recess may be formed in a part of the case so as to be aligned with the second recess and the radial direction of the case, and at least a part of the return spring is viewed from the radial direction. You may arrange
- the first piston may include an annular portion extending in a radial direction from the first pressure receiving portion, and the piston pressing portion of the second piston may include the annular portion of the first piston.
- the return spring may press the first pressure receiving portion of the first piston.
- the annular portion may extend radially outward from the first pressure receiving portion, and the plate pressing portion of the first piston is opposite to the first pressure receiving portion from the outer peripheral portion of the annular portion.
- the plate pressing portion of the first piston and the piston pressing portion of the second piston may overlap at least partially when viewed from the axial direction of the input member.
- the first recess may be formed in a part of the case so as to be located on the radially inner side of the second recess, and the return spring is opposed to the first engagement oil chamber. It may be arranged.
- the first engagement oil chamber can be configured to have an appropriate size as an oil chamber that is used when the torque sharing of the brake is reduced or at the beginning of shifting, so that the hydraulic response is improved and the flow rate of the operating oil is increased. It is possible to suppress the increase in In addition, since the diameter of the seal member disposed between the first concave portion and the first pressure receiving portion of the first piston can be reduced, the sliding resistance to the first piston can be reduced.
- the brake hub may be aligned with the case by a part of the case.
- the inclination of the first and second friction engagement plates can be suppressed, and the variation in torque capacity due to the uneven surface pressure between the two can be reduced, so that the speed change performance of the multi-stage transmission can be further improved. Is possible.
- the multi-stage transmission may further include a clutch that connects the fixed element and the other rotating element to each other and releases the connection therebetween, and the brake hub is used as a clutch drum of the clutch.
- An engagement oil chamber of the clutch may be defined together with the piston of the clutch.
- 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 sequentially arranged 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 that are sequentially arranged at intervals corresponding to the gear ratio, an input element, a fixable element, a first output element, and
- a Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism having a second output element, first, second, third and fourth clutches, and first and second brakes may be provided, and the input of the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism
- the element and the second rotating element of the first planetary gear may be always connected to the input member, and the first rotating element of the first planetary gear and the fourth rotating element of the second planetary gear; May be always connected, in front of the second planetary gear.
- the fifth rotating element and the output member may be constantly connected, and the first clutch is configured such that the first rotating element of the first planetary gear and the fourth rotating element of the second planetary gear are always connected. And the first output element of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism may be connected to each other, and the connection between the two may be released.
- the second clutch may be connected to the constantly connected first planetary gear.
- the first rotating element and the fourth rotating element of the second planetary gear and the second output element of the Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism may be connected to each other and the connection between them may be released.
- the third clutch connects the sixth rotating element of the second planetary gear as the element to be fixed and the first output element of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism to each other and releases the connection between them.
- the fourth clutch may be configured such that the fifth rotating element and the output member of the second planetary gear, which are always connected, and the third rotating element of the first planetary gear are mutually connected.
- the first brake may connect the fixed element of the Ravigneaux type planetary gear mechanism to a stationary member and fix it so that it cannot rotate.
- the second brake may be configured to connect the sixth rotating element of the second planetary gear as the fixing target element to the stationary member and fix the non-rotatable both. The brake for releasing the connection may be used.
- Such a multi-stage transmission includes a Ravigneaux planetary gear mechanism, first and second planetary gears, first to fourth clutches, and first and second brakes.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- the fourth clutch To selectively connect the output member (and the fifth rotating element of the second planetary gear).
- 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.
- the torque sharing of the fourth clutch can be reduced.
- 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.
- 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.
- the seventh forward speed is formed by engaging the first clutch, the third clutch, and the fourth clutch.
- the eighth forward speed is formed by engaging the third clutch, the fourth clutch, and the first brake.
- the ninth forward speed is formed by engaging the first clutch, the third clutch, and the first brake.
- 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.
- any of the six engagement elements that is, the first to fourth clutches and the first and second brakes are engaged and the remaining three are released.
- the forward first speed, the forward tenth speed and the reverse speed are formed.
- 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.
- 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.
- the present invention can be used in the manufacturing industry of multi-stage transmissions.
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複数の回転要素のうちの固定対象要素をケースに接続して回転不能に固定すると共に両者の接続を解除するブレーキを含み、車両の原動機から入力部材に伝達された動力を変速して出力部材に伝達する多段変速機において、
前記ブレーキは、
前記固定対象要素に常時連結されるブレーキハブと、
前記ブレーキハブに嵌合される第1摩擦係合プレートと、
前記ケースに嵌合される第2摩擦係合プレートと、
前記ケースの一部に形成された第1および第2凹部と、
前記第1凹部内に配置されて前記ケースの一部と共に第1係合油室を画成する第1受圧部と、前記第1および第2摩擦係合プレートを押圧するプレート押圧部とを有する第1ピストンと、
前記第2凹部内に配置されて前記ケースの一部と共に第2係合油室を画成する第2受圧部と、前記第2係合油室への油圧の供給に伴って前記第1ピストンの一部と当接して該第1ピストンを押圧するピストン押圧部とを有する第2ピストンと、
前記第1ピストンを前記第1および第2摩擦係合プレートから離間するように付勢するリターンスプリングと、
を備えることを特徴とする。
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- 複数の回転要素のうちの固定対象要素をケースに接続して回転不能に固定すると共に両者の接続を解除するブレーキを含み、車両の原動機から入力部材に伝達された動力を変速して出力部材に伝達する多段変速機において、
前記ブレーキは、
前記固定対象要素に常時連結されるブレーキハブと、
前記ブレーキハブに嵌合される第1摩擦係合プレートと、
前記ケースに嵌合される第2摩擦係合プレートと、
前記ケースの一部に形成された第1および第2凹部と、
前記第1凹部内に配置されて前記ケースの一部と共に第1係合油室を画成する第1受圧部と、前記第1および第2摩擦係合プレートを押圧するプレート押圧部とを有する第1ピストンと、
前記第2凹部内に配置されて前記ケースの一部と共に第2係合油室を画成する第2受圧部と、前記第2係合油室への油圧の供給に伴って前記第1ピストンの一部と当接して該第1ピストンを押圧するピストン押圧部とを有する第2ピストンと、
前記第1ピストンを前記第1および第2摩擦係合プレートから離間するように付勢するリターンスプリングと、
を備えることを特徴とする多段変速機。 - 請求項1に記載の多段変速機において、
前記第1凹部は、前記第2凹部と前記ケースの径方向に並ぶように該ケースの一部に形成され、
前記リターンスプリングは、前記径方向からみて少なくとも一部が前記第2ピストンと重なり合うように配置されることを特徴とする多段変速機。 - 請求項2に記載の多段変速機において、
前記第1ピストンは、前記第1受圧部から径方向に延出された環状部を有し、
前記第2ピストンの前記ピストン押圧部は、前記第1ピストンの前記環状部を押圧し、
前記リターンスプリングは、前記第1ピストンの前記第1受圧部を押圧することを特徴とする多段変速機。 - 請求項3に記載の多段変速機において、
前記環状部は、前記第1受圧部から径方向外側に延出され、
前記第1ピストンの前記プレート押圧部は、前記環状部の外周部から前記第1受圧部とは反対側に延出され、
前記入力部材の軸方向からみて、前記第1ピストンの前記プレート押圧部と、前記第2ピストンの前記ピストン押圧部とは、少なくとも部分的に重なり合うことを特徴とする多段変速機。 - 請求項1から4の何れか一項に記載の多段変速機において、
前記第1凹部は、前記第2凹部の径方向内側に位置するように前記ケースの一部に形成され、
前記リターンスプリングは、前記第1係合油室と対向するように配置されることを特徴とする多段変速機。 - 請求項1から5の何れか一項に記載の多段変速機において、
前記ブレーキハブは、前記ケースの一部により該ケースに対して調心されることを特徴とする多段変速機。 - 請求項1から6の何れか一項に記載の多段変速機において、
前記固定対象要素と他の回転要素とを互いに接続すると共に両者の接続を解除するクラッチを更に備え、
前記ブレーキハブは、前記ブレーキハブは、前記クラッチのクラッチドラムとして利用され、前記クラッチのピストンと共に該クラッチの係合油室を画成することを特徴とする多段変速機。 - 請求項7に記載の多段変速機において、
速度線図上でギヤ比に対応した間隔をおいて順番に並ぶ第1回転要素、第2回転要素および第3回転要素を有する第1遊星歯車と、
速度線図上でギヤ比に対応した間隔をおいて順番に並ぶ第4回転要素、第5回転要素および第6回転要素を有する第2遊星歯車と、
入力要素と、固定可能要素と、第1出力要素および第2出力要素とを有するラビニヨ式遊星歯車機構と、
第1、第2、第3および第4クラッチと、
第1および第2ブレーキとを備え、
前記ラビニヨ式遊星歯車機構の前記入力要素と前記第1遊星歯車の前記第2回転要素とは前記入力部材に常時連結され、
前記第1遊星歯車の前記第1回転要素と前記第2遊星歯車の前記第4回転要素とは常時連結され、
前記第2遊星歯車の前記第5回転要素と前記出力部材とは常時連結され、
前記第1クラッチは、常時連結された前記第1遊星歯車の前記第1回転要素および前記第2遊星歯車の前記第4回転要素と、前記ラビニヨ式遊星歯車機構の前記第1出力要素とを互いに接続すると共に、両者の接続を解除し、
前記第2クラッチは、常時連結された前記第1遊星歯車の前記第1回転要素および前記第2遊星歯車の前記第4回転要素と、前記ラビニヨ式遊星歯車機構の前記第2出力要素とを互いに接続すると共に、両者の接続を解除し、
前記第3クラッチは、前記固定対象要素としての前記第2遊星歯車の前記第6回転要素と、前記ラビニヨ式遊星歯車機構の前記第1出力要素とを互いに接続すると共に、両者の接続を解除する前記クラッチであり、
前記第4クラッチは、常時連結された前記第2遊星歯車の前記第5回転要素および前記出力部材と、前記第1遊星歯車の前記第3回転要素とを互いに接続すると共に、両者の接続を解除し、
前記第1ブレーキは、前記ラビニヨ式遊星歯車機構の前記固定可能要素を静止部材に接続して回転不能に固定すると共に、両者の接続を解除し、
前記第2ブレーキは、前記固定対象要素としての前記第2遊星歯車の前記第6回転要素を前記静止部材に接続して回転不能に固定すると共に、両者の接続を解除する前記ブレーキであることを特徴とする多段変速機。 - 請求項8に記載の多段変速機において、
前記第1クラッチ、前記第2クラッチおよび前記第2ブレーキの係合により前進第1速段が形成され、
前記第1クラッチ、前記第1ブレーキおよび前記第2ブレーキの係合により前進第2速段が形成され、
前記第2クラッチ、前記第1ブレーキおよび前記第2ブレーキの係合により前進第3速段が形成され、
前記第4クラッチ、前記第1ブレーキおよび前記第2ブレーキの係合により前進第4速段が形成され、
前記第2クラッチ、前記第4クラッチおよび前記第1ブレーキの係合により前進第5速段が形成され、
前記第1クラッチ、前記第4クラッチおよび前記第1ブレーキの係合により前進第6速段が形成され、
前記第1クラッチ、前記第3クラッチおよび前記第4クラッチの係合により前進第7速段が形成され、
前記第3クラッチ、前記第4クラッチおよび前記第1ブレーキの係合により前進第8速段が形成され、
前記第1クラッチ、前記第3クラッチおよび前記第1ブレーキの係合により前進第9速段が形成され、
前記第2クラッチ、前記第3クラッチおよび前記第1ブレーキの係合により前進第10速段が形成され、
前記第2クラッチ、前記第3クラッチおよび前記第2ブレーキの係合により後進段が形成されることを特徴とする多段変速機。 - 請求項1から9の何れか一項に記載の多段変速機において、
前記出力部材は、デファレンシャルギヤを介して車両の後輪に連結される出力軸であることを特徴とする多段変速機。
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