Abstract: A dual-clutch assembly for a dual-clutch transmission has an input shaft, a first friction clutch, a second friction clutch, a first output shaft, a second output shaft, a first piston/cylinder assembly, and a second piston/cylinder assembly. Input elements of the friction clutches are connected to the input shaft. Output elements of the friction clutches are each connected to one of the two output shafts. The friction clutches can each be actuated by means of one of the piston/cylinder assemblies. Each piston/cylinder assembly has a piston, which is supported so as to be axially movable in relation to an associated cylinder. Each cylinder is supported on a support on the side facing away from the piston in a region lying radially outside. Each cylinder is spaced apart from the support on the side facing away from the piston in a region lying radially inside.

Abstract: A hybrid drivetrain having an internal combustion engine which is designed for a maximum internal combustion engine rotational speed; a dual-clutch arrangement which has a first friction clutch and a second friction clutch with a common input element and in each case one output element; a transmission arrangement which has a first sub-transmission and a second sub-transmission; an electric machine connected to the output element of the second friction clutch via a machine transmission ratio (iM), in such a way that a purely electric driving mode can be established via the second sub-transmission. The electric machine is designed for a maximum machine rotational speed. The maximum machine rotational speed divided by the machine transmission ratio is greater than the maximum internal combustion engine rotational speed. The output element of the second friction clutch is structurally designed for the maximum machine rotational speed divided by the machine transmission ratio (iM).

Abstract: Spring pack for a clutch arrangement of a motor vehicle drivetrain. The spring pack has a first ring element, has a second ring element and has a multiplicity of individual springs which are coupled to the first and the second ring elements such that the first and the second ring elements are movable relative to one another in an axial direction in a manner coupled by the springs. The first and the second ring elements each have an inner circumferential section and an outer circumferential section. At least one of the first and the second ring elements has, in the region of at least one of its inner circumferential section and its outer circumferential section, a multiplicity of radially deformable elements which are designed so as to enable the spring pack to be centered in relation to a ring surface or so as to enable the spring pack to be mounted captively on the ring surface.

Abstract: Hybrid drivetrain (10), having an internal combustion engine (12) which is designed for a maximum internal combustion engine rotational speed; a dual-clutch arrangement (20, 30; 50) which has a first friction clutch (20) and a second friction clutch (30), wherein the friction clutches (20, 30) have a common input element (38), coupled to the internal combustion engine (12), and in each case one output element (60, 62); a transmission arrangement (22, 32) which has a first sub-transmission (22) and a second sub-transmission (32), wherein the output element (60) of the first friction clutch (20) is connected to an input (26) of the first sub-transmission (22), and wherein the output element (62) of the second friction clutch (30) is connected to an input (36) of the second sub-transmission (32); an electric machine (40) which is or can be connected to the output element (62) of the second friction clutch (30) via a machine transmission ratio (iM), in such a way that a purely electric driving mode can be establi

Abstract: Fluid cylinder for activating an element of a drivetrain of a motor vehicle. The fluid cylinder has a cylinder housing and a piston. The piston is sealed off from the cylinder housing by means of a piston seal. At least one fluid chamber is formed between the cylinder housing and the piston, which fluid chamber can be connected via at least a first fluid connection to a fluid supply device. The piston in a piston stop position rests against a stop surface of the cylinder housing. The first fluid connection is formed in the region of the stop surface of the cylinder housing. The piston is connected to a sealing device which seals off the first fluid connection in the piston stop position.

Abstract: Spring pack for a clutch arrangement of a motor vehicle drivetrain. The spring pack has a first ring element, has a second ring element and has a multiplicity of individual springs which are coupled to the first and the second ring elements such that the first and the second ring elements are movable relative to one another in an axial direction in a manner coupled by the springs. The first and the second ring elements each have an inner circumferential section and an outer circumferential section. At least one of the first and the second ring elements has, in the region of at least one of its inner circumferential section and its outer circumferential section, a multiplicity of radially deformable elements which are designed so as to enable the spring pack to be centered in relation to a ring surface or so as to enable the spring pack to be mounted captively on the ring surface.

Abstract: A dual-clutch assembly for a dual-clutch transmission has an input shaft, a first friction clutch, a second friction clutch, a first output shaft, a second output shaft, a first piston/cylinder assembly, and a second piston/cylinder assembly. Input elements of the friction clutches are connected to the input shaft. Output elements of the friction clutches are each connected to one of the two output shafts. The friction clutches can each be actuated by means of one of the piston/cylinder assemblies. Each piston/cylinder assembly has a piston, which is supported so as to be axially movable in relation to an associated cylinder. Each cylinder is supported on a support on the side facing away from the piston in a region lying radially outside. Each cylinder is spaced apart from the support on the side facing away from the piston in a region lying radially inside.

Abstract: A clutch mechanism which is arranged in a drive train between an internal combustion engine and a manual shift transmission of a motor vehicle. An input shaft is connected rotationally secured to the internal combustion engine and an output shaft is connected rotationally secured to the manual shift transmission. The input shaft is also connected rotationally secured to an input plate support and the output shaft is also connected rotationally secured to an output plate support. The input plate support supports input plates and the output plate support supports output plates. The input plates and the output plates can be charged and cooled with oil.

Abstract: A dual clutch arrangement for a transmission that is provided with a first input shaft and a second input shaft has a clutch housing that is connectable to a drive train in a rotationally fixed fashion. The first and second friction clutches can transmit a torque between the clutch housing and the first and the second input shafts, respectively. The first and second friction clutches are nested in the radial direction with respect to each other and actuated by a first and a second actuating unit that have pistons for pressuring clutch disk packs. The compressive force exerted by the piston of the first actuating unit and the compressive force exerted by the piston of the second actuating unit are directed in axially opposite directions with respect to each other.

Abstract: A clutch arrangement for connecting two components, which can rotate relative to one another, of a motor vehicle drive train, in particular for connecting two shafts of a transmission or a shaft to an idler gear rotatably mounted on the shaft. The clutch arrangement has a clutch and an actuator arrangement. The clutch is opened in a first actuator position of an actuator section of the actuator arrangement. The clutch arrangement has a locking device for locking the actuator section in a locked position to keep the clutch closed. The locking device has a slotted-link guide with a first guide section and a second guide section for the actuator section, wherein the locked position can be reached from the first actuator position via the first guide section, and wherein the first actuator position can be reached from the locked position via the second guide section.

Abstract: A clutch arrangement for connecting two components, which can rotate relative to one another, of a motor vehicle drive train, in particular for connecting two shafts of a transmission or a shaft to an idler gear rotatably mounted on the shaft. The clutch arrangement has a clutch and an actuator arrangement. The clutch is opened in a first actuator position of an actuator section of the actuator arrangement. The clutch arrangement has a locking device for locking the actuator section in a locked position to keep the clutch closed. The locking device has a slotted-link guide with a first guide section and a second guide section for the actuator section, wherein the locked position can be reached from the first actuator position via the first guide section, and wherein the first actuator position can be reached from the locked position via the second guide section.

Abstract: A dual clutch arrangement for a transmission that is provided with a first input shaft and a second input shaft has a clutch housing that is connectable to a drive train in a rotationally fixed fashion. The first and second friction clutches can transmit a torque between the clutch housing and the first and the second input shafts, respectively. The first and second friction clutches are nested in the radial direction with respect to each other and actuated by a first and a second actuating unit that have pistons for pressuring clutch disk packs. The compressive force exerted by the piston of the first actuating unit and the compressive force exerted by the piston of the second actuating unit are directed in axially opposite directions with respect to each other.

Abstract: A dual clutch arrangement with an input shaft, with a first friction clutch, and with a second friction clutch. The input element of the first friction clutch is connected to the input shaft and the output element thereof is connected to a first output shaft. The input element of the second friction clutch is connected to the input shaft and the output element thereof is connected to a second output shaft. The output shafts are connectable to corresponding input shafts of a dual clutch transmission. An electric machine is connected to the first output shaft. The electric machine is arranged coaxially with the first friction clutch.

Abstract: Dual clutch arrangement for a dual clutch transmission. The dual clutch arrangement has a housing, an input shaft, a first friction clutch, a second friction clutch, two output shafts, a hub which is fixed to the housing, a first piston/cylinder arrangement which is fixed to the housing, and a second piston/cylinder arrangement which is fixed to the housing. Input members of the friction clutches are connected to the input shaft. Output members of the friction clutches in each case are connected to one of the two output shafts. It is possible for the friction clutches to be actuated in each case by means of one of the piston/cylinder arrangements, which are fixed to the housing. At least one of the input members is rotatably mounted by means of a radial bearing arrangement on the hub which is fixed to the housing.

Abstract: A dual clutch arrangement for a dual clutch transmission for motor vehicles, having a first and a second friction clutch which are each fluidically actuable. A first piston arrangement serves to actuate the first friction clutch and has a first piston, a first piston space and a first centrifugal force equalizing space. A second piston arrangement serves to actuate the second friction clutch and has a second piston, a second piston space and a second centrifugal force equalizing space. The piston spaces and the centrifugal force equalizing spaces are situated in each case on opposite sides of the associated piston and are connected by means of feed lines to a valve arrangement.

Abstract: A dual clutch arrangement for a dual clutch transmission for motor vehicles, having a first and a second friction clutch which are each fluidically actuable. A first piston arrangement serves to actuate the first friction clutch and has a first piston, a first piston space and a first centrifugal force equalizing space. A second piston arrangement serves to actuate the second friction clutch and has a second piston, a second piston space and a second centrifugal force equalizing space. The piston spaces and the centrifugal force equalizing spaces are situated in each case on opposite sides of the associated piston and are connected by means of feed lines to a valve arrangement.

Abstract: Dual clutch arrangement for a dual clutch transmission. The dual clutch arrangement has a housing, an input shaft, a first friction clutch, a second friction clutch, two output shafts, a hub which is fixed to the housing, a first piston/cylinder arrangement which is fixed to the housing, and a second piston/cylinder arrangement which is fixed to the housing. Input members of the friction clutches are connected to the input shaft. Output members of the friction clutches in each case are connected to one of the two output shafts. It is possible for the friction clutches to be actuated in each case by means of one of the piston/cylinder arrangements, which are fixed to the housing. At least one of the input members is rotatably mounted by means of a radial bearing arrangement on the hub which is fixed to the housing.

Abstract: A dual clutch arrangement with an input shaft, with a first friction clutch, and with a second friction clutch. The input element of the first friction clutch is connected to the input shaft and the output element thereof is connected to a first output shaft. The input element of the second friction clutch is connected to the input shaft and the output element thereof is connected to a second output shaft. The output shafts are connectable to corresponding input shafts of a dual clutch transmission. An electric machine is connected to the first output shaft. The electric machine is arranged coaxially with the first friction clutch.