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Continued evolution of the dual clutch transmission

Dry clutch and linear motors for actuation

Weiterentwicklungen des Doppelkupplungsgetriebes

Trockene Kupplung und Linearmotoren zur Betätigung

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The dual clutch transmission is not a new concept, but improvements in actuation, control and clutch structure have been necessary to offer a viable product. This is where effort continues with inventive steps to improve performance and reduce costs. The article describes the actual status of applications at Ricardo’s independent R&D in the field of dual clutch transmissions. The main focus lies on a dry clutch and a new actuation system like linear motors. Ricardo would like to go the far beyond today’s concepts: Thought-out control strategies, efficient automation and optimized thermal management are the goals to achieve.

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  1. Jon Wheals
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  2. Andrew Turner
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Wheals, J., Turner, A., McMicking, J. et al. Continued evolution of the dual clutch transmission. ATZ Worldw 109, 9–12 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03224971

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