Drive unit for hybrid vehicle
US6478101B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S903/951
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
To reduce the axial dimension and size of a drive train for a hybrid vehicle, a rotor is supported within a recess formed in the end face of the a crankshaft and is further supported by the front cover of the torque converter. As a result, compared with drive trains which have a fixed member extending from the motor housing to support the rotor, the axial dimension and size of the drive train are reduced.
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