Twin clutch

US6722483B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT · DE

Inventors

• Ansgar Damm · Kinsau, DE
• Wolfgang Schreiber · Stuttgart, DE
• Wolf-Rüdiger Lutz · Wolfsburg, DE
• Volker Becker · Gifhorn, DE
• Georg Kruse · Gifhorn, DE
• Frank Schade · Mölln, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 15, 2002
• Grant date: Apr 20, 2004
• Expiry date: Jul 15, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16D25/10
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A twin clutch, in particular an actively closing, dry friction twin clutch is provided for a twin clutch transmission of a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine, a crankshaft, and two transmission input shafts. The two transmission input shafts are connected to respective friction clutches and can be selectively connected to the crankshaft. At least one axial bearing is provided at the twin clutch such that axial forces, which are present when the clutch is actuated, can be transferred to the transmission housing.