Method and apparatus for transmitting torque by using a clutch o

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1996-12-16

1998-11-17

Ta, Khoi Q.

Planetary gear transmission systems or components

With means to vary drive ratio or disconnect drive

477174, 192352, B60K 1700

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058368493

ABSTRACT:
A method and an apparatus for transmitting torque in a motor vehicle having an automatically-shifted transmission, which uses a friction clutch rather than a known hydrodynamic converter to transmit torque. An electronic control system controls the friction clutch automatically.

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