The invention relates to a hybrid power drive system, comprising: an internal combustion engine having a crankshaft; a first electric motor (14), wherein the first electric motor (14) is an outer rotor electric motor, and comprises an outer rotor (14.2) that is rigidly connected to the crankshaft and rotates together with the crankshaft; a transmission (15) comprising an input shaft (20); and a clutch (18) that is provided between the first electric motor (14) and the transmission (15), and is connected to the input shaft (20) of the transmission. The clutch (18) is configured to be capable of switching between the following positions: an engagement position where the clutch (18) is engaged with the outer rotor (14.2); and a separation position where the clutch (18) is separated from the outer rotor (14.2). The present system is simple in structure, high in efficiency, and low in manufacturing and maintenance costs.

A drive unit has a first electric rotary machine and a second electric rotary machine as well as a first shaft and a second shaft. A rotor of the first electric rotary machine is rotationally fixed to the first shaft, and a rotor of the second electric rotary machine is rotationally fixed to the second shaft. The drive unit additionally has a separating clutch. One of the two electric rotary machines is arranged at least partly radially and axially within an area radially delimited by the respective other electric rotary machine.

A drive unit has a first electric rotary machine and a second electric rotary machine as well as a first shaft and a second shaft. A rotor of the first electric rotary machine is rotationally fixed to the first shaft, and a rotor of the second electric rotary machine is rotationally fixed to the second shaft. The drive unit additionally has a separating clutch. One of the two electric rotary machines is arranged at least partly radially and axially within an area radially delimited by the respective other electric rotary machine.

An engine-and-electric-machine assembly includes an engine and an electric machine, a crankshaft being provided in the engine, the crankshaft including a main body and an extension section that extends out to the exterior of the engine, the extension section forming a rotation shaft of the electric machine, a rotor of the electric machine being mounted on the extension section, and a transition section being provided between the main body of the crankshaft and the extension section, wherein the rotor of the electric machine is connected to the transition section via a flange structure. By connecting the rotor of the electric machine and the crankshaft of the engine by using a flange, instead of using a key connecting structure, the strength of the connection between the rotor and the crankshaft can be improved, and optimize the moment of inertia of the transmission structure between the rotor and the crankshaft.

An engine-and-electric-machine assembly includes an engine and an electric machine, a crankshaft being provided in the engine, the crankshaft including a main body and an extension section that extends out to the exterior of the engine, the extension section forming a rotation shaft of the electric machine, a rotor of the electric machine being mounted on the extension section, and a transition section being provided between the main body of the crankshaft and the extension section, wherein the rotor of the electric machine is connected to the transition section via a flange structure. By connecting the rotor of the electric machine and the crankshaft of the engine by using a flange, instead of using a key connecting structure, the strength of the connection between the rotor and the crankshaft can be improved, and optimize the moment of inertia of the transmission structure between the rotor and the crankshaft.

Methods and systems for a clutch assembly in an electric drive axle of a vehicle are provided. In one example, a clutch assembly in a gear train is provided that includes a locking clutch. The locking clutch includes a gear including a plurality of teeth having at least one tooth with a tapered end, an indexing shaft rotationally connected to an output shaft, a shift collar mounted on the indexing shaft, configured to translate on the indexing shaft into an engaged and disengaged configuration, and including a plurality of teeth on a face, where at least one tooth in the plurality of teeth in the shift collar includes a tapered end, and an indexing mechanism coupled to the shift collar and the indexing shaft and configured to accommodate for indexing between the indexing shaft and the shift collar during shift collar engagement.

Systems and methods are provided for simulating rev-matching in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). In particular, increased engine response is provided while downshifting during acceleration. The transmission of an HEV may include an electronic control unit that controls the speed of the engine to simulate gears, and increases the speed of the engine responsive to a driver using the gear selector to shift from one of the simulated gears to a lower one of the simulated gears, thereby providing the desired rev-matching experience. The increased engine response can be reflected in a target engine speed that is calculated based on specific gear ratios associated with each of the simulated gears.

Systems and methods are provided for simulating rev-matching in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). In particular, increased engine response is provided while downshifting during acceleration. The transmission of an HEV may include an electronic control unit that controls the speed of the engine to simulate gears, and increases the speed of the engine responsive to a driver using the gear selector to shift from one of the simulated gears to a lower one of the simulated gears, thereby providing the desired rev-matching experience. The increased engine response can be reflected in a target engine speed that is calculated based on specific gear ratios associated with each of the simulated gears.

An embodiment power train for a vehicle includes a first input shaft configured to receive rotating forces from a first motor and an engine, a second input shaft configured to receive a rotating force from a second motor, an output shaft disposed in parallel with the first input shaft and the second input shaft, a transmission gear set in which a plurality of gear sets having different gear ratios are engaged with and coupled to the first input shaft and the output shaft, a shifting unit configured to select a gear set of the plurality of gear sets based on a traveling speed of the vehicle, and a motor-side transfer gear set engaged with and coupled to the second input shaft and the output shaft.

An embodiment power train for a vehicle includes a first input shaft configured to receive rotating forces from a first motor and an engine, a second input shaft configured to receive a rotating force from a second motor, an output shaft disposed in parallel with the first input shaft and the second input shaft, a transmission gear set in which a plurality of gear sets having different gear ratios are engaged with and coupled to the first input shaft and the output shaft, a shifting unit configured to select a gear set of the plurality of gear sets based on a traveling speed of the vehicle, and a motor-side transfer gear set engaged with and coupled to the second input shaft and the output shaft.