The selection of a most efficient clutching sequence associated with automatic transmission mechanisms

This paper presents a methodology for the identification of a most promisin g clutching sequence associated with an epicyclic-type automatic transmissi on mechanism. First a methodology for the analysis of torque distribution o n the links of an epicyclic gear mechanism is described. Then, the power lo ss relations associated with various clutching sequences of an epicyclic ge ar mechanism are derived. Finally, a procedure for the selection of a most efficient clutching sequence associated with a transmission mechanism is de veloped.