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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 16, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 20, 2012
Xuefeng Tim Tao, Northville, MI (US);
John William Boughner, Howell, MI (US);
Alfonso G. Hysko, Belleville, MI (US);
Jonathan P. Kish, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Matthew D. Whitton, Howell, MI (US);
Fei an, Northville, MI (US);
Steven P. Moorman, Dexter, MI (US);
Xuefeng Tim Tao, Northville, MI (US);
John William Boughner, Howell, MI (US);
Alfonso G. Hysko, Belleville, MI (US);
Jonathan P. Kish, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Matthew D. Whitton, Howell, MI (US);
Fei An, Northville, MI (US);
Steven P. Moorman, Dexter, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A method of controlling thermal loading in a multi-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) that is paired with an internal combustion engine in a vehicle is provided. The method includes detecting operation of the vehicle and ascertaining a degree of thermal loading on the DCT. The method also includes selecting a remedial action corresponding to the ascertained degree of thermal loading. Additionally, the method includes activating the selected remedial action such that the thermal loading on the DCT is reduced. A vehicle having a DCT, an internal combustion engine, and a controller configured to control thermal loading in the DCT is also disclosed.