摘要 |
<p>A dual clutch transmission (17) for an automotive vehicle is provided, including a dual clutch assembly (216) for selective torsional connection with geared first and second shafts (214, 218) ratable about a first axis. A third geared shaft (230) having at least one gear (226) for meshed engagement with at least one gear (210) of said first and second geared shafts. A plurality of synchronizers (228, 232) for selectively determining torsional transfer between at least one of said first and second geared shafts (214, 218) and said third shaft (230). At least one synchronized gear (226) can be acted upon by a first synchronizer (228) for direct connection to one of said shafts (230) and said one synchronized gear (226) can be connected to one of said shafts (230) by a planetary gear set (234, 236, 237) to provide a second gear ratio for said transmission (17).</p> |