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Hydraulic actuation valve arrangement for dual clutch transmission

US8387476B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 29, 2008
Grant dateMar 5, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2061/307
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control system is provided for a multiple clutch transmission (10) having at least three synchronizers (74, 76, 78, 80) with opposed acting alpha and beta pressure chambers (106, 104) to selectively synchronize alpha or beta gears with a rotating shaft. The control system includes a pressure source (124), a sump (120), a first multiplex valve (160) having a first position allowing fluid communication of alpha and beta chambers for two synchronizers (74, 76) with the pressure source (122) and diverting alpha and beta pressure chambers (106, 104) of remaining synchronizers (80, 78) to sump (120). The first multiplex valve (160) has a second position reversing the above action. A second multiplex valve (164) connected with the first multiplex valve (160) having a first position connecting alpha and beta chambers (106, 104) of a given synchronizer with the pressure source (122) and alpha and beta chambers (106, 104) of the other synchronizer with the sump (120). The second multiplex valve (164) has a second position reversing the action. A first regulator valve (170) is connected with the second multiplex valve (164) for selectively connecting the alpha chamber (106) with one of a se…

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