Abstract:
A hydraulic circuit for a dual clutch transmission for motor vehicles comprises a first and a second clutch that can be hydraulically actuated and a first and a second pressure control valve for regulating the clutch pressure of the first and second clutches. In this circuit there is provided a single central valve, which in a first position connects the pressure control valves to the respective clutches and in a second position disengages the pressure control valves from the respective clutches.
Abstract:
A hydraulic circuit for a dual clutch transmission for motor vehicles comprises a first and a second clutch that can be hydraulically actuated and a first and a second pressure control valve for regulating the clutch pressure of the first and second clutches. In this circuit there is provided a single central valve, which in a first position connects the pressure control valves to the respective clutches and in a second position disengages the pressure control valves from the respective clutches.
Abstract:
An actuator for a clutch or gear mechanism in a motor vehicle comprises an electric motor and an incremental encoder. The encoder comprises a position measurement signal output at which a position measurement signal can be output which has a number of different signal states, each of which is assigned to a relative position between a primary part and a secondary part of the electric motor. For the commutation of the electric motor, the position measurement signal output is connected to a position measurement signal input of a control device for a motor winding of the electric motor. The control device comprises a device for checking the plausibility of the position measurement signal and is designed in such a manner that on the occurrence of an implausible signal state the power supply to the electric motor is disconnected and/or the power of the electric motor is limited.
Abstract:
A hydraulic clutch actuation system is provided having a hydraulic clutch control device which includes one first clutch master cylinder that communicates via a first pressure-medium line with a first clutch slave cylinder, which is used for actuating a first clutch device, and a second clutch master cylinder that communicates via a second pressure-medium line with a second clutch slave cylinder used for actuating a second clutch device, the pressure prevailing in the first and/or in the second pressure-medium line being relievable via at least one emergency release valve device to permit disengagement of at least one of the clutch devices in an emergency situation. The emergency release valve device includes a 4/2-way directional control valve which has a connection for the first pressure-medium line, a connection for the second pressure-medium line, a connection for a first pressure-relief line, which is connectable via the 4/2-way directional control valve to the first pressure-medium line, and a connection for a second pressure-relief line, which is connectable via the 4/2-way directional control valve to the second pressure-medium line.
Abstract:
An activator (8) and a procedure for adjusting the power-transfer capability of a friction based shifting element (k_VA, k_HA_L, k_HA_R), via which a transmission output torque of a vehicle transmission can be conducted in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle to a drivable, transverse, vehicle shaft or in the transverse direction of the vehicle to a wheel of a functioning vehicle axle. An electric motor (10), a gear train (11) functionally associated with the electric motor (10), and a driving-converter (12) situated between the shifting element (k_VA, k_HA_L, k_HA_R) and the gear train (11), by way of which the rotary motion of the electric motor (10) is transformed into a translatory, activation motion for the control of the shifting element (k_VA, k_HA_L, k_HA_R), are all provided in order to vary the power-transfer capability of the shifting element (k_VA, k_HA_L, k_HA_R) within the limits of the control state of the drive-converter (12).
Abstract:
Hydraulic fill and drain of a clutch chamber is controlled with a blocking valve and a trim valve. The blocking valve selectively provides pressurized fluid to the trim valve which in turn selectively provides the pressurized fluid to the clutch chamber. Exhausting of the clutch chamber is effected through one of two alternate paths utilizing deactivation of one of the trim and blocking valves. Back up exhausting of the clutch chamber is effected through the other of the alternative paths. Such system allows for determination of valve failures and continued operation until such failures can be rectified.
Abstract:
A power take off unit for a motor vehicle equipped with a standard transmission is clutched using compressed air available on the vehicle. Available air pressure is monitored and a clutch interlock implemented through the vehicle electrical control system is made responsive thereto to prevent engagement of the clutch if the load is too heavy for the available air pressure.
Abstract:
The disclosure describes clutching arrangements for motor vehicle standard transmissions. The force required to clutch a vehicle transmission using a foot pedal is reduced by providing a compressed air actuated boost device attached to the clutch linkage. The degree of boost is selectable using a hand controlled air pressure regulator. Activation of the boost device is controlled by switches which are sensitive to clutch pedal position.
Abstract:
The power train of a motor vehicle has an automated transmission and/or an automated clutch, at least one control unit and at least one actor receiving signals from the control unit and serving to control the operation of the automated constituent or constituents of the power train. A reestablishable connection can be interrupted in the event of a malfunctioning of the power train, such as exhaustion of the supply of electrical energy, defectiveness of the actor and/or defectiveness of the automated constituent or constituents and/or defectiveness of the motion transmitting connection or connections between the actor and the automated constituent or constituents. This renders it possible to set the transmission in neutral or into another gear and/or to select the condition of the clutch in such a way that the vehicle can advance to a selected destination under it own power or that it can be towed to such destination.
Abstract:
The power train of a motor vehicle has an automated transmission and/or an automated clutch, at least one control unit and at least one actor receiving signals from the control unit and serving to control the operation of the automated constituent or constituents of the power train. A preferably reestablisbable connection can be interrupted in the event of a malfunctioning of the power train, such as exhaustion of the supply of electrical energy, defectiveness of the actor and/or defectiveness of the automated constituent or constituents and/or defectiveness of the motion transmitting connection or connections between the actor and the automated constituent or constituents. This renders it possible to set the transmission in neutral or into another gear and/or to select the condition of the clutch in such a way that the vehicle can advance to a selected destination under it own power or that it can be towed to such destination.