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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 20, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 02, 2008
Thomas E. Braford, Jr., Brighton, MI (US);
Thomas E. Braford, Jr., Brighton, MI (US);
BorgWarner Inc., Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A dual clutch transmissionfor an automotive vehicle is provided, including a dual clutch assemblyfor selective torsional connection with geared first and second shaftsrotatable about a first axis. A third geared shafthaving at least one gearfor meshed engagement with at least one gearof said first and second geared shafts. A plurality of synchronizersfor selectively determining torsional transfer between at least one of said first and second geared shaftsand said third shaft. At least one synchronized gearcan be acted upon by a first synchronizerfor direct connection to one of said shaftsand said one synchronized gearcan be connected to one of said shaftsby a planetary gear setto provide a second gear ratio for said transmission