Patent ID: 6113512
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: B60K

Abstract:
A two-speed differential comprising:a rotary input member;first and second rotary output members;a planetary gearset including a first sun gear, a second sun gear fixed for rotation with said first output member, a third sun gear fixed for rotation with said second output member, a stationary ring gear, a carrier, a first planet gear rotatably supported on said carrier and meshed wit h said first sun gear and said ring gear, a second planet gear rotatably supported on said carrier and meshed with said second sun gear, and a third planet gear rotatably supported on said carrier and meshed with said third sun gear and said second planet gear; anda clutch for selectively coupling said input member to said carrier for establishing a first drive connection and for selectively coupling said input member to said first sun gear for establishing a second drive connection.