Apparatus for actuating torque transmitting systems

US6042503A · kind A · utility

Assignees

• LuK Getriebe-Systeme GmbH · DE
• Mercedes-Benz Group AG · DE

Inventors

• Franz Kosik · Esslingen am Neckar, DE
• Bernd Koch · Berlin, DE
• Michael Salecker · Bühl, DE
• Martin Zimmermann · Sasbach, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 14, 1997
• Grant date: Mar 28, 2000
• Expiry date: May 14, 2017

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16H2059/746
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

There are disclosed a method of and an apparatus for automated actuation of a friction clutch or another torque transmitting system in the power train of a motor vehicle. An actuator for the torque transmitting system can be rendered operative by the ignition key and/or as a result of one or more activities of the operator of the motor vehicle prior or subsequent to insertion of the ignition key. The activity or activities can include the engagement of a brake, the shifting of a transmission lever, stepping on the gas pedal and/or others.