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Dual clutch multi-speed transmission

US8485056B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2009
Grant dateJul 16, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/19228
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A transmission includes an input member, an output transfer gear, first and second shaft members, a countershaft or layshaft, a reverse shaft member, a plurality of co-planar gear sets, and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. The torque transmitting devices include a plurality of synchronizer assemblies and a dual clutch assembly. The transmission is operable to provide at least one reverse speed ratio and a plurality of forward speed ratios between the input member and the output transfer gear.

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