What does double clutch mean?
Double clutch is also a double clutch gearbox. In simple terms, there are two sets of clutches working at the same time. It is a kind of automatic gearbox. Automobile transmission is divided into manual transmission and automatic transmission two categories, which is known as manual transmission and automatic transmission.
Automatic transmission can be subdivided into AT (automatic transmission), AMT (semi-automatic transmission), DTC (dual clutch transmission) and CVT (continuously variable transmission) these four. Dual clutch In order to avoid the problem of power interruption during the traditional manual shift and achieve the purpose of fast shift, there are two sets of clutches, one set to manage the odd number of gears, and the other set to manage the even number of gears.
Development of double clutch
Advantages and disadvantages of dual clutch
The advantages of dual clutch transmission are obvious, such as high transmission efficiency, fast shift speed, low production cost, small space occupation, low fuel consumption and so on. The advantages can be thrown off the ordinary AT gearbox several streets. However, so far, all dual clutch transmissions cannot escape the shortcomings of low speed stutters and relatively poor reliability.
