Sentences with phrase «split planetary gear»

As in other hybrid models, the Lexus Hybrid Drive's electric motor, generator, power - split planetary gear mechanism and motor - speed reduction gearing are all housed in one lightweight, highly compact transmission housing.

Not exact matches

As with all Toyota hybrid transaxles introduced from 2006 forward, it utilizes a planetary reduction gear for the traction motor in addition to the planetary gearset that is employed as a power - split device.

Unlike the T2 Torsen where the torque split is a nominal 50:50, in the T3 Torsen the torque split, due to the use of the planetary gear set, is an actual asymmetric 40:60 front - rear torque split (i.e., when grip is equal on both front and rear axles, 40 % of torque is sent to the front axle, and 60 % to the rear).

Utilizing a combination of electronic and mechanical center differentials mated with yet a third planetary gear - type differential, the standard all - wheel - drive setup now defaults to a slightly rear - biased 41:59 torque split, but that split can vary continuously up to a lock of 50:50.

Toyota, Ford, and GM instead use a variation of a power - split design that allows some power to flow mechanically and some electrically when the gas engine is running via a planetary gear arrangement that allows for a continuous range of effective gearing ratios between the engine and the wheels.

The planetary gearset simultaneously fulfills three roles: as a power split device between the generator and the front wheels, as a reduction gear for the electric motor and, when both work together, as an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (CVT).