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Transmission with a common actuator for two clutches

US8920282B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Vural Ari · Wooster, US
Scott Strong · Manchester, US
Todd Sturgin · Wadsworth, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 16, 2012
Grant date	Dec 30, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 23, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16D2023/123
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A clutch assembly for a transmission, including: first and second clutches; and an actuation assembly including an actuator for engaging the first and second clutches. The first clutch is arranged to be connected to a planet carrier for a planetary gear set for the transmission so that the planet carrier and a first portion of the first clutch rotate in unison. The first clutch is arranged to be connected to an output shaft for the transmission so that a second portion of the first clutch and the output shaft rotate in unison. The second clutch is arranged to be connected to a ring gear for the planetary gear set so that the ring gear and a portion of the second clutch rotate in unison.

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