Hybrid vehicle with dual clutch transmission
US8469858B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/92
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle includes an engine that generates an engine torque and a motor that generates a motor torque. A transmission can receive the engine torque, the motor torque, or both. The transmission includes a first gear set and a second gear set, as well as a first clutch that at least partially engages to transfer torque to the gears in the first gear set and a second clutch that at least partially engages to transfer torque to the gears in the second gear set. A controller can control the engine torque and the motor torque to control a speed of the engine to follow a desired speed profile. The controller can also control the engagement of the first clutch and the second clutch to optimize a desired gear state to minimize system losses.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.