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Planetary-gear train for hybrid-drive vehicles

US5242335A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 20, 1992
Grant dateSep 7, 1993
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 20, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62M11/16
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A planetary-gear train for a hybrid-drive vehicle employing muscle power and an auxiliary motor, where said auxiliary motor drives a sun wheel, the crown gear is driven by muscle power, and the power take-off is provided by a planetary-gear carrier on the driven wheel of the vehicle.

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