B60K2006/4816

Multi-mode continuously variable transmission with both speed coupling and torque coupling

A multi-mode continuously variable transmission with both speed coupling and torque coupling includes an engine-power input assembly, a hydraulic transmission assembly, a motor transmission assembly, a planetary gear assembly, an output member, a clutch assembly, and a brake assembly, wherein an output end of the planetary gear assembly is connected to the output member, the clutch assembly connects the engine-power input assembly, the hydraulic transmission assembly, and the motor transmission assembly to an input end of the planetary gear assembly, and the clutch assembly connects the engine-power input assembly to the hydraulic transmission assembly; and the clutch assembly and the brake assembly provide a continuously changing transmission ratio between the engine-power input assembly or/and the motor transmission assembly and the output member.

Actively controlled thermal conductivity for powertrain thermal management

A vehicle powertrain component includes a thermal transfer surface that transfers thermal energy out of a powertrain component and a thermally active material disposed over the thermal transfer surface. The thermally active material includes a variable thermal conductivity and an actuator coupled to the thermally active material induces changes in the thermal conductivity of the thermally active material. A controller governs operation of the actuator to adjust the thermal conductivity of the thermally active material responsive to a vehicle operating condition to maintain the powertrain component within a predefined temperature range.

Transmission for a Motor Vehicle, Motor Vehicle Powertrain, and Method for Operating a Transmission

A transmission (G) for a motor vehicle includes an electric machine (EM1), a first input shaft (GW1), a second input shaft (GW2), an output shaft (GWA), two planetary gear sets (P1, P2, P3), and at least five shift elements (A, B, C, D, E). Different gears are implementable by selectively actuating the at least five shift elements (A, B, C, D, E) and, in addition, in interaction with the electric machine (EM1), different operating modes are implementable. A drive train for a motor vehicle with such transmission (G) and to a method for operating such transmission (G) are also provided.

Hybrid Power Driving System

A hybrid power driving system includes an engine, a planetary gear device, a first motor, a clutch gear, a brake device, a first clutch, a second clutch, an intermediate shaft, and a second motor, wherein the engine and the first motor are connected by the planetary gear device, the planetary gear device includes a first rotating element, a second rotating element and a third rotating element, the first rotating element is connected to the first motor, and the second rotating element is connected to the engine, and the clutch gear is connected to the intermediate shaft; the brake device is configured to brake or unlock the third rotating element; and the second motor is connected to the intermediate shaft.

Connection of an oil pump to a hybrid transmission of a motor vehicle having an electric motor arranged axially parallel to a drive shaft

A connection of an oil pump (1) to a hybrid transmission of a motor vehicle includes an electric machine (3) arranged axially parallel to a transmission input shaft (2). A drive of the oil pump (1) is connected in the operative connection between the transmission input shaft (2) and the electric machine (3) via an intermediate gear (5) of a spur gear drive or via a chain drive (10).

Drive device for a motor vehicle

A transmission comprises a first planetary stage that has a first planetary gear train with a first set of planet gears configured to rotate on a first planet carrier and mesh with a first sun gear and a first ring gear, a second planetary stage wherein the second planetary stage has a second planetary gear train with a second set of planet gears, wherein the second set of planet gears are configured to rotate on a second planet carrier and mesh with a second sun gear and a second ring gear, wherein the first planet carrier is connected to the second sun gear, wherein the first sun gear is operatively connected to a drive shaft, a differential stage operatively connected to the second planet carrier and configured to distribute power, and a double-clutch device that includes a first and second clutch and is located between the planetary stages.

Transmission for a hybrid drive arrangement, hybrid drive arrangement, vehicle, method for operating the hybrid drive arrangement, computer program and storage medium

The invention relates to a transmission (100) for a hybrid drive arrangement which can be coupled to two drive assemblies (7, 8), comprising an input shaft (10) and an output shaft (11), at least one first and one second shifting element (SE1, SE2), at least one double planetary gear (5). The input shaft (10) can be coupled to the first sun gear of the double planetary gear (5) by means of the first shifting element (SE1), and the input shaft (10) can be coupled to the ring gear of the double planetary gear (5) by means of the second shifting element (SE2) and the output shaft (11) is coupled to the planet carrier of the double planetary gear (5).

Fast cold start heat up and energy efficiency for commercial vehicle powertrain
11148654 · 2021-10-19 ·

A transmission system constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure includes an aftertreatment system and a controller. The transmission system is selectively coupled to an engine crankshaft of an internal combustion engine arranged on a vehicle. The aftertreatment system reduces emissions in an exhaust of the internal combustion engine. The controller operates in an aftertreatment heat-up mode such that the aftertreatment system is heated up to an elevated temperature and emissions are thereby reduced based on the elevated temperature. The controller operates in the aftertreatment heat-up mode when the internal combustion engine is operating at or below a brake mean effective pressure between three and four bar. The aftertreatment heat-up mode comprises increasing load on the internal combustion engine.

POWER SYSTEM FOR HYBRID VEHICLE

The present invention provides a power system for a hybrid vehicle, relating to the field of hybrid vehicles. The power system mainly includes an engine, a first motor, a second motor, a first planetary gear mechanism, a second planetary gear mechanism, a first input shaft, a first clutch, a brake, and a second clutch. Since the second motor is connected to the first input shaft through the second planetary gear mechanism, the planetary gear mechanism can reduce the speed of the second motor and increase the torque to effectively reduce the size of the second motor or improve the acceleration performance of the vehicle. Since the first clutch between the first input shaft and the engine is disengaged when driven by the second motor, the drag resistance of the engine is reduced, and the fuel economy of the vehicle is improved.

Transmission for a Motor Vehicle, Motor Vehicle Drive Train, and Method for Operating a Transmission

A transmission (G) for a motor vehicle includes an electric machine (EM1), a first input shaft (GW1), a second input shaft (GW2), an output shaft (GWA), two planetary gear sets (P1, P2, P3), and at least five shift elements (A, B, C, D, E). Different gears are implementable by selectively actuating the at least five shift elements (A, B, C, D, E) and, in addition, in interaction with the electric machine (EM1), different operating modes are implementable. A drive train for a motor vehicle with such a transmission (G) and a method for operating same are also provided.