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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 24, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 22, 2009
Douglas Scott Burchett, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Kenneth D. Schoch, Greenwood, IN (US);
Kevin C. Beckner, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Michael D. Foster, Carmel, IN (US);
Douglas Scott Burchett, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Kenneth D. Schoch, Greenwood, IN (US);
Kevin C. Beckner, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Michael D. Foster, Carmel, IN (US);
Abstract
A clutch assembly and method of operating the clutch assembly to start an engine of a hybrid vehicle includes a first clutch and a first clutch actuator for selectively engaging the first clutch. The first actuator has a first at-rest position engaging the clutch and a hydraulically charged position disengaged from the first clutch. The clutch assembly further includes a second clutch actuator having a second at-rest position away disengaged from the first clutch and a second hydraulically charged position engaged with the first clutch.