Hybrid power system with bidirectional machine at flywheel
US8776929B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/19014
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A hybrid power system for a vehicle which may include an internal combustion engine and a supplemental energy system for converting the mechanical energy generated by the engine to electrical energy and storing it as opportunity provides; and using the stored electrical energy to augment engine output as necessary. The supplemental energy system may include a motor-generator engaged with a flywheel.
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