The present invention discloses an electromechanical compound transmission device for a tracked vehicle. The electromechanical compound transmission device includes a front transmission mechanism, a power coupling mechanism, an independent drive mechanism, and convergent planetary gearsets arranged on both sides of the power coupling mechanism. The present invention can not only implement driving, steering, and other functions of a vehicle, but also provide sufficient electric energy for a vehicle-mounted device. In other words, a series mode can be adopted to satisfy a torque output requirement, and is mainly used for low and medium-low speed driving, as well as reverse driving and climbing steep slopes; and a series-parallel mode can also be adopted to satisfy requirements of high and medium-high speed driving, and can achieve relatively high transmission efficiency and fuel economy.

The present invention discloses an electromechanical compound transmission device for a tracked vehicle. The electromechanical compound transmission device includes a front transmission mechanism, a power coupling mechanism, an independent drive mechanism, and convergent planetary gearsets arranged on both sides of the power coupling mechanism. The present invention can not only implement driving, steering, and other functions of a vehicle, but also provide sufficient electric energy for a vehicle-mounted device. In other words, a series mode can be adopted to satisfy a torque output requirement, and is mainly used for low and medium-low speed driving, as well as reverse driving and climbing steep slopes; and a series-parallel mode can also be adopted to satisfy requirements of high and medium-high speed driving, and can achieve relatively high transmission efficiency and fuel economy.

A vehicle powertrain includes an internal combustion engine having a crankshaft coupled to a flywheel having a ring gear. The powertrain also includes a transmission having an input shaft coupled to the flywheel and a brake mechanism having a pivotable rocker configured to selectively inhibit crankshaft rotation. The brake mechanism also includes an electric actuator configured to drive a plunger in connection with a first end of the rocker, wherein the first end engages the ring gear in a first position to inhibit forward rotation and a second end of the rocker engages the ring gear in a second position to inhibit rearward rotation.

A vehicle powertrain includes an internal combustion engine having a crankshaft coupled to a flywheel having a ring gear. The powertrain also includes a transmission having an input shaft coupled to the flywheel and a brake mechanism having a pivotable rocker configured to selectively inhibit crankshaft rotation. The brake mechanism also includes an electric actuator configured to drive a plunger in connection with a first end of the rocker, wherein the first end engages the ring gear in a first position to inhibit forward rotation and a second end of the rocker engages the ring gear in a second position to inhibit rearward rotation.

The present invention discloses an electromechanical compound transmission device for a tracked vehicle. The electromechanical compound transmission device includes a front transmission mechanism, a power coupling mechanism, an independent drive mechanism, and convergent planetary gearsets arranged on both sides of the power coupling mechanism. The present invention can not only implement driving, steering, and other functions of a vehicle, but also provide sufficient electric energy for a vehicle-mounted device. In other words, a series mode can be adopted to satisfy a torque output requirement, and is mainly used for low and medium-low speed driving, as well as reverse driving and climbing steep slopes; and a series-parallel mode can also be adopted to satisfy requirements of high and medium-high speed driving, and can achieve relatively high transmission efficiency and fuel economy.

The present invention discloses an electromechanical compound transmission device for a tracked vehicle. The electromechanical compound transmission device includes a front transmission mechanism, a power coupling mechanism, an independent drive mechanism, and convergent planetary gearsets arranged on both sides of the power coupling mechanism. The present invention can not only implement driving, steering, and other functions of a vehicle, but also provide sufficient electric energy for a vehicle-mounted device. In other words, a series mode can be adopted to satisfy a torque output requirement, and is mainly used for low and medium-low speed driving, as well as reverse driving and climbing steep slopes; and a series-parallel mode can also be adopted to satisfy requirements of high and medium-high speed driving, and can achieve relatively high transmission efficiency and fuel economy.

Systems and methods for operating a vehicle that includes a starter motor are described. In one example, the starter motor may engage a flywheel of an engine and rotate the engine without starting the engine in response to a request to move the vehicle without starting the engine. The starter motor may provide the propulsive force to move the vehicle a short distance.

Systems and methods for operating a vehicle that includes a starter motor are described. In one example, the starter motor may engage a flywheel of an engine and rotate the engine without starting the engine in response to a request to move the vehicle without starting the engine. The starter motor may provide the propulsive force to move the vehicle a short distance.

A geartrain for a powertrain system is disposed to transfer mechanical power between an internal combustion engine, an electric machine and a driveline. The geartrain includes a flywheel, a torque converter, an off-axis mechanical connection and a transmission gearbox. The off-axis mechanical connection includes a first element rotatably coupled to a second element. The flywheel is coupled to a crankshaft of the internal combustion engine. The torque converter includes a pump, a turbine and a pump hub, and the transmission gearbox includes an input member. The pump of the torque converter is coupled to the flywheel, and the pump hub is coupled to the first element of the off-axis mechanical connection. The second element of the off-axis mechanical connection is coupled to a rotor of the electric machine, and the turbine of the torque converter is coupled to the input member of the transmission gearbox.

A geartrain for a powertrain system is disposed to transfer mechanical power between an internal combustion engine, an electric machine and a driveline. The geartrain includes a flywheel, a torque converter, an off-axis mechanical connection and a transmission gearbox. The off-axis mechanical connection includes a first element rotatably coupled to a second element. The flywheel is coupled to a crankshaft of the internal combustion engine. The torque converter includes a pump, a turbine and a pump hub, and the transmission gearbox includes an input member. The pump of the torque converter is coupled to the flywheel, and the pump hub is coupled to the first element of the off-axis mechanical connection. The second element of the off-axis mechanical connection is coupled to a rotor of the electric machine, and the turbine of the torque converter is coupled to the input member of the transmission gearbox.