Abstract: A vehicle transmission includes a hydraulic circuit and a control unit. The control unit is configured to: obtain (20) a target pressure specification; convert (26) the target pressure specification into a target volume flow rate; determine (42) a valve volume flow rate as a function of the target volume flow rate and as a function of parameters that represent system properties of the hydraulic circuit; determine (46) a pressure drop at a valve due to flow forces as a function of the valve volume flow rate; determine (48) a compensated valve output pressure as a function of the valve volume flow rate and the pressure drop; determine (58) the electric control current as a function of the compensated valve output pressure; and activate a valve with the electric control current.

Abstract: A vehicle transmission includes a hydraulic circuit and a control unit. The control unit is configured to: obtain (20) a target pressure specification; convert (26) the target pressure specification into a target volume flow rate; determine (42) a valve volume flow rate as a function of the target volume flow rate and as a function of parameters that represent system properties of the hydraulic circuit; determine (46) a pressure drop at a valve due to flow forces as a function of the valve volume flow rate; determine (48) a compensated valve output pressure as a function of the valve volume flow rate and the pressure drop; determine (58) the electric control current as a function of the compensated valve output pressure; and activate a valve with the electric control current.

Abstract: A method for filling an actuator in a gearbox fills the actuator only when the gearbox is in a passive state by virtue of fluid being introduced into an armature space of the actuator by way of axial movements of an armature rod when the actuator has been fluidically connected to a fluid-filled fluid space of the gearbox.

Abstract: An electromagnetic actuator (1) for an assembly, which has a fluid space configured to be fluidically connected to the actuator when the actuator is installed in the assembly, includes a movable armature in an armature space (6). The armature includes a movable armature rod (8). The actuator is configured to fill the armature space (6) with fluid, such as oil, via axial movements of the armature rod that draw fluid from the fluid space into the armature space (6) through a fluid path when the armature rod is fluidically connected to the fluid space.

Abstract: A hydraulic system (1) for a transmission (2) of a motor vehicle (3) includes a pump system (5) with a first pressure outlet (6) and a second pressure outlet (7), a primary circuit (11), a secondary circuit (12), and a system pressure valve (8) that has a system pressure valve slide (9). A secondary pump pressure (PPsek) output from the second pressure outlet (7) of the pump system (5) is fed to a radial pressure surface (26) of the system pressure valve slide (9), and therefore an axial load based on the secondary pump pressure (PPsek) acts upon the radial pressure surface (26) of the system pressure valve slide (9) such that the system pressure valve slide (9) tends to move counter to a mechanical preload force out of a first switching position into a second switching position.

Abstract: A hybrid module having a damper hub connected to an internal combustion engine, a housing, a clutch, an electric machine which has a rotor and a stator connected to the housing, a torque converter has a converter housing connected to a central hub and a turbine shaft, and an output shaft. The rotor of the electric machine is connected to the central hub or the converter housing. The turbine shaft is connected to the output shaft to be fixed with respect to rotation and the clutch is arranged between the damper hub and the torque converter The central hub is supported at the output shaft via at least one bearing and is supported at the damper hub via at least two bearings and the damper hub is supported at the housing by a bearing.

Abstract: A device for operating a parking lock (34) of a transmission (3) includes an engagement spring (345) for engaging the parking lock (34), a hydraulic actuator (340) for disengaging the parking lock (34), an electrohydraulic control unit (35) for hydraulically actuating the actuator (340), and an electronic control unit (36) for electrically actuating the actuator (340) and the electrohydraulic control unit (35). The actuator (340) includes a hydraulic piston (341) operatively connected to the parking lock (34), is actuatable by system pressure (P_sys) of the electrohydraulic control unit (35) via a pressure line (347) upon disengagement of the parking lock (34), and is mechanically interlockable by an interlocking device (342). A choke unit (353) includes an orifice (353) and a non-return valve (354) and is installed in the pressure line (347) downstream from the hydraulic piston (341).

Abstract: A bridge element (3) for establishing an electrical connection and at least one mechanical connection between an actuator (1) and a bridge element (3) for a transmission control unit of a transmission includes first electrical contacts (5a, 6a) and second electrical contacts (5b, 6b), which are connected to the first electrical contacts (5a, 6a) with electrical conductors (5, 6), and at least first mechanical connecting elements (7, 8) proximate the first electrical contacts (5a, 6a).

Abstract: A hydraulic control unit (4) for an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle includes a volumetric flow rate control valve (49). The hydraulic control unit (4) is configured for delivering hydraulic fluid to an inlet (59) of the volumetric flow rate control valve (49). An outlet (31, 71) of the volumetric flow rate control valve (18, 49) is connected to a torque converter torus of the automatic transmission. In addition, the volumetric flow rate control valve (59) is configured for directing the hydraulic fluid across an orifice (66), so that the pressure of the hydraulic fluid is reduced and a constant flow of hydraulic fluid is feedable to a torque converter torus.

Abstract: A device for operating a parking lock (34) of a transmission (3) includes an engagement spring (345) for engaging the parking lock (34), a hydraulic actuator (340) for disengaging the parking lock (34), an electrohydraulic control unit (35) for hydraulically actuating the actuator (340), and an electronic control unit (36) for electrically actuating the actuator (340) and the electrohydraulic control unit (35). The actuator (340) includes a hydraulic piston (341) operatively connected to the parking lock (34), is actuatable by system pressure (P_sys) of the electrohydraulic control unit (35) via a pressure line (347) upon disengagement of the parking lock (34), and is mechanically interlockable by an interlocking device (342). A choke unit (353) includes an orifice (353) and a non-return valve (354) and is installed in the pressure line (347) downstream from the hydraulic piston (341).

Abstract: A valve system for a hydraulic emergency driving gear function of a hydraulic control unit for a motor vehicle automatic transmission includes a position valve (104) with a first piston slide (120) and an electromagnetic pressure regulator (86) having a decreasing characteristic curve. The first piston slide (120) is preloaded in a first position. When the first piston slide (120) is in a second position, the electromagnetic pressure regulator (86) is configured for connecting a system pressure-carrying line (18) of the motor vehicle automatic transmission to a first emergency driving gear clutch (12) of the motor vehicle automatic transmission and to a second emergency driving gear clutch (15) of the motor vehicle automatic transmission, whereby the first emergency driving gear clutch (12) and the second emergency driving gear clutch (15) are actuated, so that an emergency driving gear of the motor vehicle automatic transmission is engaged.

Abstract: A hydraulic control unit (4) includes a valve bush (12), a valve cover (15) partially closing the valve bush (12) on an end face (S1), a valve slide (13) guided in a longitudinal direction (L) within the valve bush (12), and a housing part (6). The housing part (6) includes a recess (8) matching an external contour of the valve bush (12). An intermediate plate (7) is configured to partially cover the valve cover (15). A spring (14) is arranged within the valve bush (12) and preloads the valve slide (13) in a starting position. The valve bush (12) is inserted, together with the valve cover (15), the valve slide (13), and the spring (14), into the recess (8) of the housing part (6) and jointly form a hydraulic valve (9). The valve bush (12) forms an inlet (19), and the valve cover (15) forms an outlet (31).

Abstract: A cooling prioritization valve (5) for a hydraulic system (4) of a motor vehicle transmission (3) includes a valve housing (6), a valve slide (7), an inlet (18), an outlet (15), and a further outlet (21). A secondary system pressure circuit (39) of the hydraulic system (4) can be connected to the inlet (18), a cooler (54) can be connected to the outlet (15) or to the further outlet (21), and a suction loading (44) can be connected to the outlet (15) or to the further outlet (21). In a starting position, the inlet (18) is not connected either to the outlet (15) or to the further outlet (21). In a first control position, the inlet (18) is connected to the outlet (15). In a second control position, the inlet (18) is connected to the outlet (15) and the further outlet (21).

Abstract: A hybrid drive module for a motor vehicle having an input shaft, an electric machine with a stator fixed with respect to relative rotation and a rotatable rotor, a disconnect clutch in the power flow between the input shaft and the rotor, and a torque converter with a lockup clutch, the housing of the torque converter being connected to the rotor so as to be fixed with respect to rotation relative to it. The disconnect clutch is actuatable in closing direction by pressurization of a first pressure space. The lockup clutch is actuatable in closing direction through pressurization of a second pressure space. The two pressure spaces are defined at least partially by the housing of the torque converter. The housing of the torque converter separates the first pressure space directly from the second pressure space.

Abstract: A valve system for a hydraulic emergency driving gear function of a hydraulic control unit for a motor vehicle automatic transmission includes a position valve (104) with a first piston slide (120) and an electromagnetic pressure regulator (86) having a decreasing characteristic curve. The first piston slide (120) is preloaded in a first position. When the first piston slide (120) is in a second position, the electromagnetic pressure regulator (86) is configured for connecting a system pressure-carrying line (18) of the motor vehicle automatic transmission to a first emergency driving gear clutch (12) of the motor vehicle automatic transmission and to a second emergency driving gear clutch (15) of the motor vehicle automatic transmission, whereby the first emergency driving gear clutch (12) and the second emergency driving gear clutch (15) are actuated, so that an emergency driving gear of the motor vehicle automatic transmission is engaged.

Abstract: A bridge element (3) for establishing an electrical connection and at least one mechanical connection between an actuator (1) and a bridge element (3) for a transmission control unit of a transmission includes first electrical contacts (5a, 6a) and second electrical contacts (5b, 6b), which are connected to the first electrical contacts (5a, 6a) with electrical conductors (5, 6), and at least first mechanical connecting elements (7, 8) proximate the first electrical contacts (5a, 6a).

Abstract: A plug element (10) includes a housing (10a, 10b) and two contact spring wires (17a, 18a) arranged and fixed in the housing (10a, 10b). The housing (10a, 10b) includes laterally arranged openings (25, 26), and the contact spring wires (17a, 18a) form spring pressure contacts (17a, 18a) in the area of the lateral openings (25, 26).

Abstract: A hydraulic system for a transmission of a motor vehicle, the system having first and second pumps for conveying hydraulic fluid into primary and/or system-pressure circuits so that an intended pressure prevails in the circuits. The system further including liquid retention means preventing a flow of hydraulic fluid conveyed by the second pump from being conducted through the first pump when the first pump is not conveying and the second pump is conveying, and preventing a flow of hydraulic fluid conveyed by the first pump from being conducted through the second pump when the second pump is not conveying and the first pump is conveying. The system additionally including a sailing-mode lubricating valve for controlling, by an open-loop system, a flow rate of hydraulic fluid conveyed by the second pump into the primary and/or secondary system-pressure circuits such that the intended pressure is set in the system-pressure circuits.

Abstract: A hydraulic control unit (4) for an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle includes a volumetric flow rate control valve (49). The hydraulic control unit (4) is configured for delivering hydraulic fluid to an inlet (59) of the volumetric flow rate control valve (49). An outlet (31, 71) of the volumetric flow rate control valve (18, 49) is connected to a torque converter torus of the automatic transmission. In addition, the volumetric flow rate control valve (59) is configured for directing the hydraulic fluid across an orifice (66), so that the pressure of the hydraulic fluid is reduced and a constant flow of hydraulic fluid is feedable to a torque converter torus.

Abstract: A hydraulic control unit (4) includes a valve bush (12), a valve cover (15) partially closing the valve bush (12) on an end face (S1), a valve slide (13) guided in a longitudinal direction (L) within the valve bush (12), and a housing part (6). The housing part (6) includes a recess (8) matching an external contour of the valve bush (12). An intermediate plate (7) is configured to partially cover the valve cover (15). A spring (14) is arranged within the valve bush (12) and preloads the valve slide (13) in a starting position. The valve bush (12) is inserted, together with the valve cover (15), the valve slide (13), and the spring (14), into the recess (8) of the housing part (6) and jointly form a hydraulic valve (9). The valve bush (12) forms an inlet (19), and the valve cover (15) forms an outlet (31).