Hybrid vehicle drive system and method and idle reduction system and method
US8978798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S903/903
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment relates to a hybrid vehicle drive system for a vehicle including a first prime mover, a first prime mover driven transmission, a rechargeable power source, and a PTO. The hybrid vehicle drive system further includes a hydraulic motor in direct or indirect mechanical communication with the PTO and an electric motor in direct or indirect mechanical communication with the hydraulic motor. The electric motor can provide power to the prime mover driven transmission and receive power from the prime mover driven transmission through the PTO. The hydraulic motor can provide power to the prime mover driven transmission and receive power from the prime mover driven transmission through the PTO.
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