Three-mode, input-split hybrid transmission
US5730676A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 22, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S903/91
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electro-mechanical transmission has interconnected simple planetary gear sets having one member connected to each of a pair of motor/generators and another member connectible with an engine through a selectively operable torque transmitting device. Three additional selectively operable torque transmitting devices cooperate with the gear sets, engine and/or the motor/generators to provide three modes of electro-mechanical power transmissions. One of the motor/generators is stationary, at one speed point in each of two modes, thereby providing two high efficiency operating points.
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