CPC B60K 17/08 (2013.01) [B60K 1/02 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims |
1. A transmission system of an electric drive unit, comprising:
a first input shaft rotationally coupled to a first electric machine;
a second input shaft rotationally coupled to a second electric machine;
a third input shaft rotationally coupled to a third electric machine;
wherein the first electric machine, the second electric machine, and the third electric machine are connected via an idler shaft; and
a planetary gear set coupled to the idler shaft and positioned between and coupled to a first clutch and a second clutch;
wherein the second clutch, when engaged, is configured to engage and ground a ring gear of the planetary gear set.
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