Dual clutch transmission with a torque converter

Details Dual clutch transmission with a torque converter Dual clutch transmission with a torque converter

2007-09-04

2007-09-04

Rodriguez, Saul (Department: 3681)

Machine element or mechanism

Gearing

Interchangeably locked

C074S730100, C074S331000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11039572

ABSTRACT:
A multi-speed transmission for transmitting power from a power source includes a torque converter as well as dual clutches which may be arranged as dual input clutches or dual output clutches. To combine the smoothness and ratio boosting effects of a torque converter with the low spin loses associated with synchronizers used in dual clutch designs. The torque converter and dual clutches as well as synchronizers and a plurality of intermeshing gears are utilized to transfer torque from an input member to an output member at a plurality of speed ratios.

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