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F16D 2500/501

Relating the actuator

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External control of clutches by electric or electronic means > Problem to be solved by the control system > Relating the actuator

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  • F16D 2500/5012 Accurate determination of the clutch positions, e.g. treating the signal from the position sensor, or by using two position sensors for determination
  • F16D 2500/5014 Filling the actuator cylinder with fluid
  • F16D 2500/5016 Shifting operation, i.e. volume compensation of the primary cylinder due to wear, temperature changes or leaks in the cylinder
  • F16D 2500/5018 Calibration or recalibration of the actuator

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class F16, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES & COMPANY DE 22,817
  2. ZAHNRADFABRIK FRIEDRICHSHAFEN DE 10,523
  3. HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 7,933
  4. ROBERT BOSCH DE 7,059
  5. KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 4,867
  6. SKF SE 4,729
  7. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION JP 4,111
  8. FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 3,838
  9. GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS US 3,575
  10. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 3,499