Powertrain system for hybrid vehicles having multiple modes of operation
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B60K-001/02
B60K-006/387
B60K-006/445
B60K-006/52
F16H-003/72
B60K-006/26
B60K-006/48
출원번호
US-0850757
(2013-03-26)
등록번호
US-9421855
(2016-08-23)
발명자
/ 주소
Suntharalingam, Piranavan
Emadi, Ali
출원인 / 주소
McMaster University
대리인 / 주소
Bereskin & Parr LLP/S.E.N.C.R.L., s.r.l.
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20
초록▼
A powertrain system for a vehicle is provided. The powertrain system includes an internal combustion engine, a first gearset connected to the internal combustion engine, a first electric machine connected to the first gearset, a drivetrain gear for connection to a drivetrain of the vehicle, a second
A powertrain system for a vehicle is provided. The powertrain system includes an internal combustion engine, a first gearset connected to the internal combustion engine, a first electric machine connected to the first gearset, a drivetrain gear for connection to a drivetrain of the vehicle, a second gearset connecting the first gearset to the drivetrain gear, a second electric machine, and at least one dynamic clutch selectively coupling the second electric machine to the first electric machine, the first gearset, and the second gearset. In a first mode of operation, the at least one dynamic clutch couples the second electric machine and the first electric machine. In a second mode of operation, the at least one dynamic clutch couples the second electric machine and the first gearset. In a third mode of operation, the at least one dynamic clutch couples the second electric machine and the second gearset.
대표청구항▼
1. A powertrain system for a vehicle, the powertrain system comprising: an internal combustion engine;a first gearset connected to the internal combustion engine;a first electric machine connected to the first gearset;a drivetrain gear for connection to a drivetrain of the vehicle;a second gearset c
1. A powertrain system for a vehicle, the powertrain system comprising: an internal combustion engine;a first gearset connected to the internal combustion engine;a first electric machine connected to the first gearset;a drivetrain gear for connection to a drivetrain of the vehicle;a second gearset connecting the first gearset to the drivetrain gear;a second electric machine;clutch connecting the second electric machine and the first electric machine;a second dynamic clutch connecting the second electric machine and the first gearset;and a third dynamic clutch connecting the second electric machine and the second gearset, and wherein: in a first mode of operation, the first dynamic clutch is engaged and the second and third dynamic clutches are released to couple the second electric machine and the first electric machine; in a second mode of operation, the second dynamic clutch is engaged and the first and third dynamic clutches are released to couple the second electric machine and the first gearset; and in a third mode of operation, the third dynamic clutch is engaged and the first and second dynamic clutches are released to couple the second electric machine and the second gearset. 2. The powertrain system of claim 1, wherein, in the first mode of operation, the first dynamic clutch connects the second electric machine to a shaft for transferring power from the first and second electric machines to the first gearset. 3. The powertrain system of claim 1, wherein, in the second mode of operation, the second dynamic clutch connects the second electric machine to a wheel gear of the first gearset for transferring power from the second electric machine to the first gearset. 4. The powertrain system of claim 1, wherein, in the third mode of operation, the third dynamic clutch connects the second electric machine to a wheel gear of the second gearset for transferring power from the second electric machine to the second gearset. 5. The powertrain system of claim 1, wherein the at least one dynamic clutch is electro-mechanically activated. 6. The powertrain system of claim 1, further comprising at least one static clutch for selectively grounding at least one of the internal combustion engine and the first electric machine. 7. The powertrain system of claim 6, wherein the at least one static clutch comprises a first static clutch integrated with a shaft connecting the first electric machine and the first gearset. 8. The powertrain system of claim 6, wherein the at least one static clutch comprises a second static clutch integrated with a shaft connecting the internal combustion engine and the first gearset. 9. The powertrain system of claim 6, wherein the at least one static clutch is electro-mechanically activated. 10. The powertrain system of claim 1, wherein the first and second electric machines are operable independently as an electric motor and an electric generator. 11. The powertrain system of claim 10, wherein the first electric machine comprises a first rotor and a first stator arranged generally concentrically about a shaft axis, and the second electric machine comprises a second rotor and a second stator arranged generally concentrically about the shaft axis. 12. The powertrain system of claim 11, wherein the first and second electric machines generally overlap in a direction parallel to the shaft axis. 13. The powertrain system of claim 11, wherein the first and second stators are the same component. 14. The powertrain system of claim 10, wherein the first and second electric machines are separate components. 15. The powertrain system of claim 1, wherein each of the first and second gearsets comprises a planetary gearset, and the drivetrain gear comprises a ring gear. 16. A vehicle comprising the powertrain system of claim 1. 17. The vehicle of claim 16, wherein the powertrain system transfers powers to a first set of wheels of the vehicle, and further comprising a third electric machine for powering a second set of wheels of the vehicle. 18. A vehicle, comprising: an internal combustion engine;a first gearset connected to the internal combustion engine;a first electric machine connected to the first gearset;at least one drive axle;a second gearset connecting the first gearset to the at least one drive axle;a second electric machine; a first dynamic clutch connecting the second electric machine and the first electric machine; a second dynamic clutch connecting the second electric machine and the first gearset; and a third dynamic clutch connecting the second electric machine and the second gearset,wherein, in a first mode of operation, the first dynamic clutch is engaged and the second and third dynamic clutches are released to couple the second electric machine and the first electric machine,wherein, in a second mode of operation, the second dynamic clutch is engaged and the first and third dynamic clutches are released to couple the second electric machine and the first gearset, andwherein, in a third mode of operation, the third dynamic clutch is engaged and the first and second dynamic clutches are released to couple the second electric machine and the second gears. 19. The powertrain system of claim 2, wherein, in the second mode of operation, the second dynamic clutch connects the second electric machine to a wheel gear of the first gearset for transferring power from the second electric machine to the first gearset. 20. The powertrain system of claim 19, wherein, in the third mode of operation, the third dynamic clutch connects the second electric machine to a wheel gear of the second gearset for transferring power from the second electric machine to the second gearset. 21. A powertrain system for a vehicle, the powertrain system comprising: an internal combustion engine;a first gearset connected to the internal combustion engine;a first electric machine connected to the first gearset;a drivetrain gear for connection to a drivetrain of the vehicle;a second gearset connecting the first gearset to the drivetrain gear;a second electric machine; anda first dynamic clutch selectively connecting the second electric machine and the first electric machine;a second dynamic clutch selectively connecting the second electric machine and the first gearset; anda third dynamic clutch selectively connecting the second electric machine and the second gearset,wherein, in a first mode of operation, the first dynamic clutch is engaged and the second and third dynamic clutches are released,wherein, in a second mode of operation, the second dynamic clutch is engaged and the first and third dynamic clutches are released, andwherein, in a third mode of operation, the third dynamic clutch is engaged and the first and second dynamic clutches are released. 22. The powertrain system of claim 21, wherein, in the first mode of operation, the first dynamic clutch connects the second electric machine to a shaft for transferring power from the first and second electric machines to the first gearset. 23. The powertrain system of claim 21, wherein, in the second mode of operation, the second dynamic clutch connects the second electric machine to a wheel gear of the first gearset for transferring power from the second electric machine to the first gearset. 24. The powertrain system of claim 21, wherein, in the third mode of operation, the third dynamic clutch connects the second electric machine to a wheel gear of the second gearset for transferring power from the second electric machine to the second gearset. 25. The powertrain system of claim 22, wherein, in the second mode of operation, the second dynamic clutch connects the second electric machine to a wheel gear of the first gearset for transferring power from the second electric machine to the first gearset. 26. The powertrain system of claim 25, wherein, in the third mode of operation, the third dynamic clutch connects the second electric machine to a wheel gear of the second gearset for transferring power from the second electric machine to the second gearset.
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