Abstract: A method of controlling an automated clutch of a vehicle includes the step of adapting a characteristic curve of the clutch through an electronic clutch management system. The adaptation is performed under at least one set of operating conditions that are represented by an operating point.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transmitting a torque and for operating a motor vehicle having a drive motor with an automated or automatic transmission in the drive train. A driver-identifying lock recognition system, as well as a transmission control unit that includes a memory function for storing driver-related parameters, especially for improving driving comfort, are provided.

Abstract: Axially-movable first and second shift rails (70, 72) control engagement of one of a pair of gears (37, 32, 33, 34) coupled thereto. A first shift finger (102) rotates with a drive shaft (110) and is also pivotable thereto. A second shift finger (104) is mounted on the drive shaft so as to be selectively rotatable therewith, and is formed as a bell crank lever (154) having a first limb, which non-removably engages the second shift rail, and a second limb. The first shift finger is pivoted by a solenoid actuator (134) between a disengaged position, in which the first shift finger is clear of the first shift rail and the second limb of the bell crank lever, and an engaged position in which the first shift finger engages the first shift rail or the second limb depending upon the angular orientation, or rotational position, of the first shift finger.

Abstract: An actuator for a motor vehicle transmission has a shift cylinder performing rotary actuating movements. An electric motor is arranged inside the shift cylinder and drives the latter either through a harmonic drive mechanism or a planetary drive mechanism. The arrangement provides a high reduction ratio and an efficient use of limited space.

Abstract: A method of calibrating an equilibrium position of an actuator driven by an electric motor with the assistance of a compensating spring, wherein the actuator moves a mechanism and the mechanism opposes the movement with an elastic force, and wherein in the equilibrium position the compensating spring counterbalances the elastic force, includes the following steps: applying a large-amplitude, high-frequency alternating position signal to energize the electric motor, wherein the position signal is biased so that alternating extremes of the position signal straddle the equilibrium position, measuring an actual dynamically variable position of the actuator by means of a position sensor, and determining the equilibrium position as that position where the actuator settles.

Abstract: A device for an automatic clutch in motor vehicles, provided with hydraulic transmitter pickup actuator arrangements and a compensation system for a hydraulic fluid. In a cylinder, a modulation limit of a piston is defined, whereby the piston cup thereof in said position comes to rest outside an opening of the compensation system disposed in the wall of the cylinder.

Abstract: A compliant link has a first member adapted to be connected to a linear actuator and a second member adapted to be connected to a component to be moved by the linear actuator, said members being interconnected by a connecting rod which is moveable relative to both the first and second members, springs acting between the first and second members and the connecting rod to oppose relative movement between the connecting rod and the first and second members when an axial load below a first predetermined value is applied to one of the members.

Abstract: Axially-movable first and second shift rails (70, 72) control engagement of one of a pair of gears (37, 32, 33, 34) coupled thereto. A first shift finger (102) rotates with a drive shaft (110) and is also pivotable thereto. A second shift finger (104) is mounted on the drive shaft so as to be selectively rotatable therewith, and is formed as a bell crank lever (154) having a first limb, which non-removably engages the second shift rail, and a second limb. The first shift finger is pivoted by a solenoid actuator (134) between a disengaged position, in which the first shift finger is clear of the first shift rail and the second limb of the bell crank lever, and an engaged position in which the first shift finger engages the first shift rail or the second limb depending upon the angular orientation, or rotational position, of the first shift finger.

Abstract: A method, an apparatus, and their utilization in operating a motor vehicle having a drive motor with an automated or automatic transmission in the drive train for transmitting a torque, a driver-identifying lock recognition system, as well as a transmission control unit that is equipped with a memory function, especially for improving driving comfort, are proposed, wherein it or they are characterized by at least one of the characterizing features contained in the application documents, or by a combination of at least two of those characterizing features.

Abstract: A method of calibrating an equilibrium position of an actuator driven by an electric motor with the assistance of a compensating spring, wherein the actuator moves a mechanism and the mechanism opposes the movement with an elastic force, and wherein in the equilibrium position the compensating spring counterbalances the elastic force, includes the following steps:

Abstract: A method of controlling an automated clutch of a vehicle includes the step of adapting a characteristic curve of the clutch through an electronic clutch management system. The adaptation is performed under at least one set of operating conditions that are represented by an operating point.

Abstract: An actuator for a motor vehicle transmission has a shift cylinder performing rotary actuating movements. An electric motor is arranged inside the shift cylinder and drives the latter either through a harmonic drive mechanism or a planetary drive mechanism. The arrangement provides a high reduction ratio and an efficient use of limited space.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle comprising at least one device for preventing unintentional movements.

Abstract: A compliant link has a first member adapted to be connected to a linear actuator and a second member adapted to be connected to a component to be moved by the linear actuator, said members being interconnected by a connecting rod which is moveable relative to both the first and second members, springs acting between the first and second members and the connecting rod to oppose relative movement between the connecting rod and the first and second members when an axial load below a first predetermined value is applied to one of the members.