Control apparatus for hybrid vehicle
US6593713B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S903/917
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control apparatus utilizes an electric motor to initially start-up an engine. In an engine restart under certain conditions, the control apparatus sets a motor output value for the electric motor to a value exceeding the rated performance. Thus, when starting up the engine, the control apparatus makes up for a shortage of power by executing overload driving of the motor for a short time period. When certain conditions are not met, the control apparatus operates the electric motor in combination with a starter motor to restart the engine. The electric motor is located between the engine and a transmission.
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