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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 28, 2000
Filed:
May. 14, 1997
Franz Kosik, Ostfildern, DE;
Bernd Koch, Backnang, DE;
Michael Salecker, Buhl, DE;
Martin Zimmermann, Sasbach, DE;
LuK Getriebe-Systeme GmbH, Buhl/Baden, DE;
Mercedes Benz Aktiengesellschaft, Stuttgart, DE;
Abstract
There are disclosed a method of and an apparatus for automated actuation of a friction clutch or another torque transmitting system in the power train of a motor vehicle. An actuator for the torque transmitting system can be rendered operative by the ignition key and/or as a result of one or more activities of the operator of the motor vehicle prior or subsequent to insertion of the ignition key. The activity or activities can include the engagement of a brake, the shifting of a transmission lever, stepping on the gas pedal and/or others.