Is your car a dual clutch gearbox? Will you buy a car equipped with a dual clutch gearbox?
In recent years, in order to get rid of the intellectual property rights and technical restrictions of AT gearbox and gearbox, some car companies have achieved overtaking in corners of automatic gearbox. Coupled with the advantages of direct shifting, small power loss, light weight and low fuel consumption of dual-clutch gearbox, the majority of car companies have increased the research and development and production of DCT dual-clutch gearbox, and achieved remarkable results, and a large number of dual-clutch gearboxes with excellent technology and stable performance have emerged.
The dual clutch automatic transmission is based on the manual gearbox. Different from the manual gearbox, two clutches in the dual clutch are connected with two input shafts, and the gear shifting and clutch operation are realized automatically through the mechatronic module integrating electronic and hydraulic components.
Powershift can be divided into dry type and wet type, and the main difference is the different cooling methods. Dry powershift is cooled by air, while wet dual clutch is cooled by oil. The cooling effect of oil is better than that of air, especially in the scene of frequent clutch use. Therefore, the wet dual clutch automatic transmission has the characteristics of good ride comfort, strong stability and long service life, which is more popular among consumers and becomes the mainstream of dual clutch.
The following small series will lead you to learn about the top 10 mainstream DCT gearboxes in China and see who is the strongest.
The above are ranked according to the torque they bear.
Dongfeng 6DCT150 is a wet dual-clutch gearbox jointly produced by Dongfeng and Getrag Company. Established in 2012, Dongfang Style Traak Automobile Gearbox Co., Ltd. is a joint venture established by Dongfeng Company and Getrag International Company, each holding 50% of the shares, to jointly develop, manufacture and sell low-torque dual-clutch gearboxes. In the second half of 2014, the design of 6DCT150 wet dual-clutch gearbox was finalized, with six forward gears and one reverse gear, which can withstand the torque of 150Nm. Later, engineers further improved that the current maximum torque can withstand 200Nm, and it does not exceed 60 kg after filling oil. Using the unique micro-sliding friction technology of Getrak, after the clutch is fully combined, a thin oil film will be attached between the friction plate and the clutch plate, which can effectively alleviate the instantaneous speed or torque fluctuation and bring a smoother driving experience. The gearbox is a lightweight and compact third-generation powershift, equipped with cascade gears and intelligent execution system, and its transmission efficiency, fuel economy, shift comfort and other indicators have reached the leading level of similar products.
The gearbox matched by Beijing Hyundai Elantra 1.4T is D7GF1 dry dual clutch gearbox produced by Beijing Hyundai Elantra, with the maximum torque of 220 Nm. The reliability and stability of 6at gearbox produced by Mobius are very high, second only to. This 7-speed dry dual clutch adopts motor-driven shift technology, and its internal components are mainly two dry dual clutches, two clutch actuators, two sets of shift actuators and three-axis planetary gear sets. In terms of reliability, it is higher than most dual clutches on the market, but the inherent problems of dry dual clutches such as fear of heat and low speed frustration are still not well solved. In the case of extreme congestion, these two gearboxes may have overheating protection, and the market reputation is average.
In order to get rid of the dependence on Aisin 6AT gearbox, Volkswagen is the first car company to popularize dual-clutch gearbox on a large scale, and it is also an example for some domestic car companies to learn and imitate. Volkswagen DQ200 is a seven-speed dry dual-clutch gearbox, which can bear the maximum torque of 250NM. At present, it is produced by Volkswagen Transmission Dalian Co., Ltd. in China. DQ200 has the advantages of fast shifting speed, simple structure, high transmission efficiency and good fuel economy, with a weight of only about 70KG. It is mainly matched with Volkswagen 1.4T engine and is widely used. There were many complaints in the early days, but with the continuous improvement of production technology, the proportion of complaints about this gearbox is gradually decreasing. However, the inherent disadvantage of dry dual clutch is that there is no cooling of gearbox oil. In the process of frequent start and stop of dry dual clutch, the clutch is easy to overheat, which leads to clutch plate jitter, abnormal noise and even damage.
Jianghuai is one of the earliest independent automobile companies in China to develop DCT dual-clutch gearbox, and it mainly cooperates with others. Its clutch module and electromagnetic box are from Bogwarner, and TCU software program is from Germany. The net weight of JAC’s 6th gear powershift is only about 71.5kg, which is due to its two sets of internal and external nested shafts. 6DCT gearbox adopts JAC’s unique patented clutch protection design, with two additional clutches. When the clutch is overloaded, it can quickly turn on overload protection and safety cut-off. In order to realize automatic transmission control, there are as many as 12 sensors connected in TCU control unit, which can effectively monitor the working state of the whole machine in real time and cope with various complex environmental conditions. Jianghuai 6DCT gearbox optimizes the gear position and gear arrangement, reduces idling parts, shortens the axial length, and effectively improves the product compactness. The gearbox also adopts high-precision and high-efficiency internal meshing rotor oil pump and new DCT special lubricating oil, which greatly reduces the energy loss of the system, makes the fuel consumption of the whole vehicle close to the level of manual transmission with the same gear number, and the transmission efficiency is as high as 95%.
It is one of the earliest manufacturers of dual-clutch gearbox in independent brands. "DM21", a new generation of MEGA TECH 7-speed wet powershift, is the latest fist work of SAIC. The total weight of the transmission is 82KG, which is the third generation product independently developed by SAIC. The economy, ride comfort and durability have been further improved, and the torque capacity has reached 300Nm, which has changed the problems of the previous generation gearbox, such as frustration and abnormal noise. This gearbox has an ultra-high transmission efficiency of 97%, and is equipped with an original three-cavity independent cooling and lubrication system for gear cavity, hydraulic control module cavity and clutch cavity, which effectively ensures fuel economy and stability. In addition, it also uses the ultra-high pressure zero leakage control system to ensure the accuracy and speed of shifting. This one is mounted on MG6, and its overall performance is remarkable, and its shifting is smooth and silky, with both power and handling. The transmission was rated as one of the top ten transmissions in the world in 2021.
The 7-speed wet powershift used by Changan Automobile is produced by its own company, and its code name is DF727. It was successfully developed in 2017. In 2019, DF727 was applied to self-owned brand passenger cars in batches, with the production and sales reaching more than 100,000 units. DF727 is the flagship product of Qingshan Industry in recent two years. Once it was launched, it was favored by the market, with compact structure, high-precision clutch thermal management strategy and intelligent gear shifting technology. Its comprehensive transmission efficiency reaches 94.3%, and it is widely used in 1.4T and 1.5T blue whale engines in Chang ‘an, such as UNI-T, CS55, etc., with excellent power response and fuel economy. At present, there are three known models: DF727A/B/C, and the maximum bearing torque is extended from 270NM to 300NM. The actual driving experience is not bad, but the probability of DC270 being frustrated when driving on low-speed congested roads is slightly higher. The quality of the gearbox produced by Qingshan with military quality is guaranteed.The transmission was rated asIn 2021, the world’s top ten speed changes in the Dragon Pan Cup.
When it comes to gearboxes, we have to admire Chery, which is a unique brand in China and independently developed CVT15 and CVT25. However, the torque of CVT gearboxes is limited. With the equipment of Chery’s strongest 1.6T and 2.0T high-torque engines, Chery has to equip them with gearboxes with greater torque. So Chery and the cooperative 7DCT300 came into being. 7DCT300 is the third generation gearbox with intelligent execution system, which can be horizontally centered and horizontally front-mounted, and the maximum input torque can reach 320Nm. Five high-performance clutches and gear shifting are adopted, and the gears equipped with smooth gear shifting and fast response speed, accurate sliding control of clutches and high-precision equipment processing also bring excellent NVH performance to the transmission, with comprehensive transmission efficiency exceeding 96% and net weight as low as 65kg. With the advantages of leading transmission efficiency, excellent shift comfort and low power consumption electro-hydraulic intelligent execution system, 7DCT300 has been favored by many OEMs.
The 7-speed wet dual clutch used by Geely is jointly developed by Geely and Geely, and is compatible with 48V light hybrid plug-in hybrid system. 90% of the suppliers of Geely’s dual-clutch gearbox are the top suppliers in the world. Compared with the traditional dry or wet DCT, Geely 7DCT adopts the latest generation of electro-hydraulic execution system. This not only retains the oil-cooling mode of wet double clutch, but also adopts the high-efficiency motor-driven shifting process, and adopts the controllable variable oil pump, which can supply oil on demand, and improves the power efficiency to the extreme, with the highest transmission efficiency reaching 97%. The great improvement of efficiency is closely related to the reduction of internal friction, and the loss of the product itself is further reduced through a number of technologies, such as electronic gear shifting, separate electro-hydraulic control of clutch, optimization of housing to reduce lubricating oil spill, and cooperation with famous lubricating oil manufacturers to develop low-viscosity DCT oil, so as to finally reduce internal friction and improve transmission efficiency. At present, Geely is widely used in the Lectra series, etc. From the current actual use effect, Geely’s 7-speed wet dual clutch is relatively stable.
As early as 2011, BYD developed a 6-speed dry dual-clutch gearbox with reference to Volkswagen DQ200 gearbox, which is the earliest car company in China to master the technology of dry dual-clutch gearbox. In 2013, BYD introduced the 6-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox 6DT35, which is still the result of reverse research and development. This gearbox can now be seen on BYD’s Song and Song MAX models. Its maximum torque is 350Nm and its weight is 94KG. At present, it only matches some small displacement engines. According to the owner’s report, BYD’s 6-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox has problems such as frustration and abnormal sound, and its quality needs to be improved. Fortunately, in 2020, BYD launched a new 7-speed wet dual-clutch automatic transmission. By simulating various operating conditions, the transient dynamics simulation analysis was carried out, and the unbalanced load with each gear was continuously corrected, so that the gear meshing was smoother, the impact between gears was reduced, and the smoothness of the transmission was better and the failure rate was lower. In terms of durability, the official claims that it can match the service life of AT. In addition, the new gearbox has higher transmission efficiency, more fuel saving, lower noise control, more direct power, and the transmission efficiency is as high as 95%, which is already in the leading position in China.
Great Wall, a gearbox, is based on itself and draws on the strengths of others.Great Wall DCT450 seven-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox, its comprehensive quality is recognized as a high-end product in the industry at present. Mainly manifested in: first, high reliability, accessories from famous enterprises,For example, the bearing of the gearbox is Schaeffler, Germany, and the dual-clutch module is Bogwarner TCU, USA. This gearbox consists of 157 parts, of which only 18 parts such as the outer shell and gear are produced by Great Wall itself, and all others are supplied by internationally renowned suppliers. Second, the noise control is excellent, it uses very low viscosity lubricating oil, and with the design of this gear pendulum vibration reduction flywheel, the noise of the gearbox is about 10 decibels lower than that of other similar levels; The third isIt can bear a large torque, and the maximum torque is as high as 450Nm. The adaptive models include mainstream 1.5T-2.5T gasoline engines, because the peak torque of these machines is basically between 250 and 450 nm. Fourth, the transmission efficiency is high, and the transmission efficiency of DCT450 gearbox is also very high, reaching the high standard of 95%. There are not many DCT that can reach this level, so this machine has obvious improvement effect on the performance of vehicles.
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