Electric machine with variable torque drive
US10059189B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S903/945
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Electric machine assemblies and methods of manufacturing and operating electric machine assemblies for internal combustion engines are provided. The electric machine assembly includes an electric machine configured to generate electric current by induction via a prime mover causing rotation of one of a rotor and a stator with respect to the other one of the rotor and the stator. The electric machine assembly also includes a torque transmitter including a rotating output driver coupled to the prime mover of the electric machine. The torque transmitter includes a rotating input driver configured to receive a rotary input transmitted from a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine. The rotating input driver is coupled to the rotating output driver to actuate the rotating output driver at a plurality of gear ratios.
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