Method for operating a vehicle having a dual-clutch transmission
US12287032B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2059/446
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for operating a vehicle having a dual-clutch transmission (DCT). The DCT includes first and second clutches; a first shaft operatively connected to the first clutch, the first clutch being selectively actuated to couple the first shaft to a clutch input member; a second shaft operatively connected to the second clutch, the second clutch being selectively actuated to couple the second shaft to the clutch input member; first and second driving members mounted to the first and second shafts respectively; and an output shaft operatively connecting the first and second driving members to a ground-engaging member of the vehicle. The method includes determining if the vehicle is substantially stationary; and in response to being substantially stationary, actuating the first and second clutches to cause simultaneous driving engagement of both the first and second shafts with the output shaft to thereby lock the output shaft.
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