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Hybrid transmission and method of use

US8353804B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Spicer Off-Highway Belgium N.V. · BE

Inventors

Mark R. J. Versteyhe · Erkegem, BE
Veerle M. J. Van Doorsselaere · Evergem, BE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 14, 2010
Grant date	Jan 15, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 21, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T74/19149
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hybrid transmission for a vehicle and its method of use are described. The transmission may have an internal combustion engine and an electric device. A torque converter is connected between the internal combustion engine and a set of direction clutches. The direction clutches are also connected to an intermediate gear set. The electric device is also connected to the intermediate gear set for providing rotational energy to the intermediate gear set or absorbing energy from the intermediate gear set. The electric device is connected to at least one super capacitor.

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