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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 02, 2003
Filed:
Aug. 23, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Michael D. Thorum, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Helmut Gander, Rochester, MI (US);
Andreas Rekofsky, Alteglofsheim, DE;
Assignee:
Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16H 5/702 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16H 5/702 ;
Abstract
A mechatronics control module ( ) includes an electronic control unit ( ) having a flex foil circuit ( ) with a multiple of mounted electronic components including sensors ( ) which sense the hydraulic state of the transmission clutch or other frictional engagement elements within the transmission system ( ) Multiple mounting arrangements are provided which increase the mounting area to provide for the mounting of the mechatronics control module ( ) within the transmission case ( )