Hybrid vehicle drive system and method and idle reduction system and method
US9751518B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49009
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hybrid vehicle drive system for a vehicle includes a first prime mover, a first prime mover driven transmission, and a rechargeable power source. The hybrid vehicle drive system further includes an interface between the transmission and the prime mover for coupling to an electric motor. The electric motor can be in direct or indirect mechanical communication with a hydraulic pump. The electric motor can receive power from the prime mover driven transmission through the interface.
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