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Eight speed dual clutch transmission

US8499656B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2011
Grant dateAug 6, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/19288
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A transmission is connectable to an input member and includes an output transfer gear, first and second shaft members, first and second countershaft members, a plurality of co-planar gear sets, and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. The torque transmitting devices include a plurality of gears, 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 member.

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