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Direct drive unit for a transmission system

US11649893B1 · kind B1 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

DANA BELGIUM N.V. · BE

Inventors

Kurt CATTOOR · Koolkerke, BE
Filip D. Schacht · Sint-Pieters, BE
Joachim VAN DINGENEN · Drongen, BE
Tommy Van Acker · Sint-Pieters, BE

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 7, 2022
Grant date	May 16, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 7, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16H2061/145
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A torque convertor and direct drive unit arrangement and operating methods are provided herein. In one example, a prime mover may be configured to be coupled to a transmission via one of a torque convertor and a direct drive unit, the direct drive unit including a higher range clutch and a lower range clutch.

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