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Safe determination of contact point

US8463518B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Heiko Priller · Karlsruhe, DE
Andreas Maxon · Karlsruhe, DE
Juergen Eich · Laufenburg (Baden), DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 5, 2010
Grant date	Jun 11, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 18, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16D2500/70673
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Implementation of a safety function that secures the value of the contact point, which is important for twin clutch systems, against wrong determination. It is part of a safety system that ensures functional safety for twin clutch systems.

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