Plural Fluid Pressure Operators Forming Nested Pistons Patents (Class 192/48.616)
  • Publication number: 20110283830
    Abstract: A clutch actuation device is provided for dual clutches of a Dual Clutch Transmission. The clutch actuation device includes, but is not limited to a cylinder assembly that is substantially fixed to a clutch casing. The cylinder assembly includes, but is not limited to an inner annular chamber, an outer annular chamber, an inner annular piston, and an outer annular piston. The inner annular chamber is intended for receiving liquid under pressure and includes, but is not limited to an inner inlet. Similarly, the outer annular chamber is intended for receiving liquid under pressure and includes, but is not limited to an outer inlet. The outer annular chamber surrounds a portion of the inner annular chamber. The inner annular piston is slidably disposed in the inner annular chamber for actuating a first clutch disc whilst the outer annular piston is slidably disposed in the outer annular chamber for actuating a second clutch disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Nicolas RENARD, Pierre STENGEL, Nicolas FUNALOT, Vincent GAUTIER, Pascal MOMAL
  • Publication number: 20110073428
    Abstract: A casing is provided for a dual clutch actuation device of a transmission. The casing includes, but is not limited to an internal inner liquid supply passage for connecting to the inner chamber and an internal outer liquid supply passage for connecting to the outer chamber. The inner liquid supply passage includes, but is not limited to a first inner straight section and a second inner straight section for connecting to the inner chamber. Similarly, the outer liquid supply passage includes, but is not limited to a first outer straight section and a second outer straight section for connecting to the outer chamber. In particular, the inner liquid supply passage is provided essentially adjacent to the outer liquid supply passage. The first outer straight section is at an incline relative to the first inner straight section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Magnus ABERG