Introduction:
The DSG is an interesting development as it could be described as a manual gearbox that can change gear automatically. It can be operated by ‘paddles’ behind the steering wheel, by a lever in the centre console or in a fully automatic mode. The gear train and synchronizing components are similar to those of a normal manual change gearbox.
DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX:
The DSG is made of two transmission units that are independent of each other. Each transmission unit is constructed in the same way as a manual gearbox and is connected by a multiplate clutch. They are regulated, opened and closed by a mechatronics system. On the system outlined in this section:
● first, third, fifth and reverse gears are selected via multiplate clutch 1
● second, fourth and sixth gears are selected via multiplate clutch 2.
Direct shift gearbox (DSG)
MULTIPLATE TWIN CLUTCH