Power output apparatus and hybrid vehicle with power output apparatus mounted thereon
US7000718B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/64
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hybrid vehicle may run with only the power from a motor MG2, while an engine is at a stop. In this state, the control procedure drives a motor MG1 to rotate a crankshaft at an idling engine speed for a predetermined time period, when at least one of an observed oil temperature in a sump, an observed temperature of the motor MG1, an observed temperature of the motor MG2, an observed revolving speed of the motor MG1, and an observed revolving speed of the motor MG2 is not less than a corresponding preset value. Rotation of the crankshaft at the idling engine speed results in driving an oil pump to feed a supply of lubricating oil to mechanical part of the power output apparatus including a power distribution integration mechanism.
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