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Method for controlling a twin-clutch transmission

  • US 7,392,721 B2
  • Filed: 01/13/2006
  • Issued: 07/01/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/15/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of controlling a twin-clutch transmission with a first partial transmission with a first engine clutch and a first group of gears, and a second partial transmission with a second engine clutch and a second group of gears, comprising the steps of:

  • disengaging the first and second clutches;

    acquiring a temperature signal;

    engaging a forward gear from the first group of gears when a sensed temperature is under a predetermined temperature limit;

    engaging a reverse gear from the second group of gears when the sensed temperature is under the predetermined temperature limit; and

    , maintaining the engagement of the forward and reverse gears, while the first and second clutches are disengaged.

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