Patents by Inventor Wolf-Rüdiger Lutz

Wolf-Rüdiger Lutz has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Twin clutch
    Patent number: 6722483
    Abstract: A twin clutch, in particular an actively closing, dry friction twin clutch is provided for a twin clutch transmission of a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine, a crankshaft, and two transmission input shafts. The two transmission input shafts are connected to respective friction clutches and can be selectively connected to the crankshaft. At least one axial bearing is provided at the twin clutch such that axial forces, which are present when the clutch is actuated, can be transferred to the transmission housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Volkswagen AG
    Inventors: Ansgar Damm, Wolfgang Schreiber, Wolf-Rüdiger Lutz, Volker Becker, Georg Kruse, Frank Schade