Hybrid twin-clutch transmission

Details Hybrid twin-clutch transmission Hybrid twin-clutch transmission

2006-04-19

2008-12-16

Wright, Dirk (Department: 3681)

Machine element or mechanism

Gearing

Interchangeably locked

Reexamination Certificate

active

07464616

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a twin-clutch transmission, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising: a twin-clutch arrangement with clutches, input shafts, at least one output shaft, a number of gearwheel pairs and drive units. The first drive unit is connected to the input side of the twin-clutch arrangement and the second drive unit is connected to one of the input shafts or to the output shaft. The invention relates also to a methods for controlling the twin-clutch transmission, for example with the steps of disengaging the first clutch and the second clutch if these are engaged, and starting the engine by means of the first drive unit.

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Office Action issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for U.S. Appl. No. 11/406,580, dated Jan. 9, 2008.
Response filed Jun. 9, 2008 to the Office Action issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for U.S. Appl. No. 11/406,580, dated Jan. 9, 2008.

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