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System for a hybrid torque converter with e-motor on an output

US11331998B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Jeremy Jewell · Wooster, US
Peter Rentfrow · Smithville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 29, 2020
Grant date	May 17, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 29, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T10/62
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hybrid powertrain includes a torque converter including an impeller, a turbine, and a stator, wherein the impeller is configured to receive torque from the engine input shaft without utilizing a torque converter cover or shell. The hybrid powertrain includes an electric machine including a rotor and motor stator, wherein the electrical machine is configured to transfer torque to a transmission input via the rotor.

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