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Drive control device for hybrid vehicle

US9005078B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2011
Grant dateApr 14, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S903/915
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drive control device for a hybrid vehicle provided with: a first differential mechanism having a first rotary element connected to a first electric motor, a second rotary element connected to an engine, and a third rotary element connected to an output rotary member; a second differential mechanism having a first rotary element connected to a second electric motor, a second rotary element, and a third rotary element, one of the second rotary element and the third rotary element being connected to the third rotary element of said first differential mechanism; a clutch configured to selectively couple the second rotary element of said first differential mechanism, and the other of the second and third rotary elements of said second differential mechanism which is not connected to the third rotary element of said first differential mechanism, to each other; and a brake configured to selectively couple said other of the second and third rotary elements of said second differential mechanism which is not connected to the third rotary element of said first differential mechanism, to a stationary member, the drive control device comprising: a torque capacity control portion configured to…

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