Safe clutch position

US8355849B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

• Heiko Priller · Karlsruhe, DE
• Andreas Maxon · Karlsruhe, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 29, 2010
• Grant date: Jan 15, 2013
• Expiry date: Nov 21, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16D2500/5108
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A procedure for monitoring a clutch position of a clutch which is arranged in a double clutch transmission of an automotive vehicle, wherein the clutch position is determined to be a safe position or a non-safe position.