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Infinitely variable transmission with power branching, with electric selector

US7582033B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2003
Grant dateSep 1, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/62
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An infinitely variable transmission with power shunting having at least two operating modes, whereof the components are distributed between two power paths connecting in parallel the heat engine to the vehicle wheels, including at least three planetary gear trains, two electrical machines, at least one reduction stage, and a control distributing differently the power between the two power paths based on the operating mode thereof.

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