Multiple ratio torque converter transmission with main transmission planetary gearing and a compound torque splitter planetary gear unit between the converter and the multiple ratio gearing

摘要

A hydrokinetic torque converter transmission for an automotive vehicle driveline comprising multiple ratio gearing having two input torque elements and an output torque element and a compound planetary torque splitter gear unit in the converter including a compound planet carrier connected drivably to the converter turbine and adapted to be connected to one input torque element of the gearing, the ring gear of the torque splitter gear unit being adapted to be connected to a second input torque element of the gearing.