Eight speed dual clutch transmissions

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8424404
APP PUB NO 20120174703A1
SERIAL NO

12987781

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An eight forward speed dual clutch transmission includes a pair of input clutches which selectively provide drive torque to a pair of concentric input shafts. Gears coupled to and driven by the input shafts are in constant mesh with gears freely rotatably disposed on a pair of parallel countershafts or layshafts. A plurality of synchronizer clutches selectively synchronize and connect the various gears to the countershafts or layshafts to provide a desired gear ratio in the proper sequence. Reverse gear is similarly provided through a three gear gear train. Upon the synchronization and engagement of a particular gear, the associated input clutch is activated or engaged to supply drive torque to the input shaft, through the synchronized and engaged gear pair and out the countershaft or layshaft. An additional gear on each countershaft or layshaft engages a common gear that directly drives a differential which, in turn, drives a pair of drive axles.

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GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCP O BOX 300 DETROIT MI 48265-3000

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Mellet, Edward W Rochester Hills, US 122 3647
Ross, Craig S Ypsilanti, US 67 458
Wittkopp, Scott H Ypsilanti, US 442 15640

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