公开(公告)号：US08070649B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-06

申请号：US12351544

申请日：2009-01-09

申请人： Alan G. Holmes

发明人： Alan G. Holmes

IPC分类号： B60W10/02

CPC分类号： B60K6/48 ,  B60K6/36 ,  B60K2006/541 ,  B60Y2400/428 ,  F16H3/006 ,  F16H48/08 ,  F16H2003/0931 ,  F16H2200/0017 ,  F16H2200/006 ,  Y02T10/6221 ,  Y10T74/19014 ,  Y10T74/19233 ,  Y10T477/26

摘要： An automatic dual clutch transmission includes an input clutch which selectively connects a prime mover to an electric motor. The electric motor, in turn, is connected to the inputs of a pair of coaxial friction clutches. Each of the coaxial outputs of the friction clutches drives an input gear with meshes with a pair of gears, one of which is associated with each of a respective pair of layshafts or countershafts. On each countershaft, between the pair of gears driven by the outputs of the two clutches, are a pair of synchronizer clutches which selectively synchronize and connect one of the two gears to the associated countershaft. A similar arrangement of a second pair of gears separated by synchronizer clutches connects the countershafts through a selected gear to a pair of output gears coupled to and driving a differential cage or spool.

摘要翻译： 自动双离合器变速器包括选择性地将原动机连接到电动机的输入离合器。 电动机又连接到一对同轴摩擦离合器的输入端。 摩擦离合器的每个同轴输出驱动具有一对齿轮的输入齿轮，其中一个齿轮与相应的一对副轴或中间轴中的每一个相关联。 在每个中间轴上，由两个离合器的输出驱动的一对齿轮之间是一对同步器离合器，其选择性地同步并将两个齿轮中的一个连接到相关联的中间轴。 由同步器离合器分离的第二对齿轮的类似布置将中间轴通过选定的齿轮连接到联接到并驱动差速器保持架或线轴的一对输出齿轮。

公开(公告)号：US20110275466A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-10

申请号：US13153671

申请日：2011-06-06

申请人： Eric M. Rask ,  Peter J. Savagian ,  Alan G. Holmes ,  Larry T. Nitz

发明人： Eric M. Rask ,  Peter J. Savagian ,  Alan G. Holmes ,  Larry T. Nitz

IPC分类号： F16H3/72

CPC分类号： B60L11/12 ,  B60K1/02 ,  B60K6/365 ,  B60K6/445 ,  B60K6/547 ,  B60L15/20 ,  F16H3/54 ,  F16H3/728 ,  F16H2037/088 ,  F16H2200/2005 ,  Y02T10/6239 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/646 ,  Y02T10/7077 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7275 ,  Y10T477/23 ,  Y10T477/26

摘要： A hybrid powertrain is provided that includes an engine operatively connected with an input member. The powertrain includes a transmission with first and second electric motor/generators, a differential gear set having multiple members, and selectively engageable torque-transmitting mechanisms. The input member, the output member, the engine and the motor/generators are selectively interconnected through the differential gear set by engagement of the torque-transmitting mechanisms in different combinations. The powertrain provides multiple operating modes between the input member and the output member, including an electric-only operating mode in which the engine is off and both electric motor/generators act as motors to provide torque at the output member.

摘要翻译： 提供混合动力系，其包括与输入构件可操作地连接的发动机。 动力系包括具有第一和第二电动机/发电机的变速器，具有多个构件的差速齿轮组和可选择性地接合的扭矩传递机构。 输入构件，输出构件，发动机和电动机/发电机通过不同组合的扭矩传递机构的接合通过差速齿轮组选择性地互连。 动力总成在输入构件和输出构件之间提供多种操作模式，包括发动机关闭的电动操作模式，并且电动机/发电机都用作在输出构件处提供扭矩的电动机。

公开(公告)号：US20110224042A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-15

申请号：US12720721

申请日：2010-03-10

申请人： Norman K. Bucknor ,  Alan G. Holmes

发明人： Norman K. Bucknor ,  Alan G. Holmes

IPC分类号： F16H3/72 ,  F16H37/06

CPC分类号： F16H3/728 ,  B60K6/365 ,  B60K6/44 ,  F16H61/0403 ,  F16H2037/104 ,  F16H2061/6603 ,  F16H2200/201 ,  F16H2200/2035 ,  Y02T10/623 ,  Y10T74/19023

摘要： A hybrid transmission is provided that is configured to shift between the hybrid series operating mode and the compound-split operating mode synchronously, without slipping any torque-transmitting mechanisms. The transmission includes an input member operatively connected with the engine, an output member, and a plurality of selectively engageable torque-transmitting mechanisms. A gearing arrangement and first and second motor/generators operatively connected with the gearing arrangement are also provided. A first of the torque-transmitting mechanisms is engaged to establish a hybrid series operating mode between the input member and the output member, and a second of the torque-transmitting mechanisms is engaged to establish a compound-split operating mode between the input member and the output member. The shift between the hybrid series operating mode and the compound-split operating mode is synchronous without slipping the torque-transmitting mechanisms and occurs while the engine is on.

摘要翻译： 提供了混合变速器，其被配置为在混合动力系列操作模式和复合分离操作模式之间同步地移动，而不会滑动任何扭矩传递机构。 变速器包括与发动机可操作地连接的输入构件，输出构件和多个可选择性地接合的扭矩传递机构。 还提供了一种传动装置和与传动装置操作连接的第一和第二电动机/发生器。 扭矩传递机构中的第一个被接合以在输入构件和输出构件之间建立混合串联操作模式，并且接合第二扭矩传递机构以在输入构件与输入构件之间建立复合分割操作模式 输出成员。 混合动力系列操作模式和复合分离操作模式之间的移动是同步的，而不会使扭矩传递机构滑动并且在发动机接通时发生。

公开(公告)号：US07998023B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-16

申请号：US12903332

申请日：2010-10-13

申请人： Alan G. Holmes ,  Michael R. Schmidt ,  Donald Klemen ,  Gregory A. Hubbard ,  Anthony H. Heap

发明人： Alan G. Holmes ,  Michael R. Schmidt ,  Donald Klemen ,  Gregory A. Hubbard ,  Anthony H. Heap

IPC分类号： B60W10/02

CPC分类号： B60W10/02 ,  B60K6/383 ,  B60K6/387 ,  B60W10/26 ,  B60W10/30 ,  B60W20/00 ,  F16D2500/10412 ,  F16D2500/10418 ,  F16D2500/1066 ,  F16H61/067 ,  Y10T477/26 ,  Y10T477/27 ,  Y10T477/631

摘要： A powertrain is provided with a first input clutch and a second input clutch, each of which is selectively engageable to connect an engine with a transmission input member. Selective engagement of the first input clutch permits a motor to power the engine to start the engine. Selective engagement of the second input clutch permits the engine to power the transmission for propulsion.

摘要翻译： 动力系具有第一输入离合器和第二输入离合器，每个离合器可选择性地接合以将发动机与变速器输入构件相连接。 第一输入离合器的选择性接合允许电动机为发动机起动发动机。 第二输入离合器的选择性接合允许发动机为变速箱供电用于推进。

公开(公告)号：US07980980B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-19

申请号：US11939610

申请日：2007-11-14

申请人： Eric M. Rask ,  Peter J. Savagian ,  Alan G. Holmes ,  Larry T. Nitz

发明人： Eric M. Rask ,  Peter J. Savagian ,  Alan G. Holmes ,  Larry T. Nitz

IPC分类号： F16H3/72 ,  F16H48/30 ,  B60K1/02

CPC分类号： B60L11/12 ,  B60K1/02 ,  B60K6/365 ,  B60K6/445 ,  B60K6/547 ,  B60L15/20 ,  F16H3/54 ,  F16H3/728 ,  F16H2037/088 ,  F16H2200/2005 ,  Y02T10/6239 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/646 ,  Y02T10/7077 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7275 ,  Y10T477/23 ,  Y10T477/26

摘要： A hybrid powertrain is provided that includes an engine operatively connected with an input member. The powertrain includes a transmission with first and second electric motor/generators, a differential gear set having multiple members, and selectively engagable torque-transmitting mechanisms. The input member, the output member, the engine and the motor/generators are selectively interconnected through the differential gear set by engagement of the torque-transmitting mechanisms in different combinations. An electronic controller controls the electric motor/generators, the engine and the torque-transmitting mechanisms to provide multiple operating modes between the input member and the output member, including an electric-only operating mode in which the engine is off and one motor generator acts as a motor to provide torque at the output member while the other electric motor/generator can remain substantially stationary, and another electric-only operating mode in which both electric motor/generators act as motors to provide torque at the output member.

摘要翻译： 提供混合动力系，其包括与输入构件可操作地连接的发动机。 动力总成包括具有第一和第二电动机/发电机的变速器，具有多个构件的差速齿轮组以及选择性地可接合的扭矩传递机构。 输入构件，输出构件，发动机和电动机/发电机通过不同组合的扭矩传递机构的接合通过差速齿轮组选择性地互连。 电子控制器控制电动机/发电机，发动机和扭矩传递机构，以在输入构件和输出构件之间提供多种操作模式，包括电动操作模式，其中发动机关闭，并且一个电动发电机起作用 作为在另一个电动马达/发电机能够保持基本静止的同时在输出部件处提供扭矩的电动机以及电动马达/发电机作为电动机而在输出部件处提供转矩的另一种电动操作模式。

公开(公告)号：US07872385B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-18

申请号：US11829260

申请日：2007-07-27

申请人： Alan G. Holmes

发明人： Alan G. Holmes

IPC分类号： H02K11/00

CPC分类号： H02K5/225 ,  B60K6/26 ,  B60K6/405 ,  B60K6/48 ,  H02K9/00 ,  Y02T10/6221

摘要： An electric motor power connection assembly diverts heat from an electrical conductor that carries electrical current between a power source and an electric motor. The electrical conductor is characterized by an effective cross-sectional area perpendicular to the direction of current flow and a length in the direction of current flow that is greater than the radius of a circle having the effective cross-sectional area. The “effective cross-sectional area” is the area perpendicular to the direction of current flow over which current is carried and thus depends on the cross-sectional shape and number of conductive components of the electrical conductor, which could be one or more wires. A heat diverting mechanism is positioned in thermal contact along the length of the electrical conductor to divert heat from the electrical conductor. The electric motor power connection assembly is suitable for use in a hybrid electro-mechanical transmission.

摘要翻译： 电动机电力连接组件从在电源和电动机之间承载电流的电导体转移热量。 电导体的特征在于垂直于电流流动方向的有效横截面面积和电流方向上的长度大于具有有效横截面面积的圆的半径。 “有效截面面积”是垂直于电流流动方向的面积，因此取决于电导体的导电部件的横截面形状和数量，导电部件可以是一根或多根导线。 热转移机构沿着电导体的长度热接触定位以转移来自电导体的热量。 电动机动力连接组件适用于混合机电传动。

公开(公告)号：US20100279817A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-04

申请号：US12433480

申请日：2009-04-30

申请人： Alan G. Holmes

发明人： Alan G. Holmes

IPC分类号： B60W10/08 ,  G06F19/00 ,  B60W20/00

CPC分类号： F16H3/728 ,  B60K1/02 ,  B60K6/365 ,  B60K6/445 ,  B60K6/547 ,  F16H2037/0873 ,  F16H2037/107 ,  F16H2200/0039 ,  F16H2200/201 ,  F16H2200/2035 ,  F16H2200/2041 ,  F16H2200/2097 ,  Y02T10/6239 ,  Y10T477/24

摘要： A method of operating a hybrid powertrain is provided that permits operation in multiple fixed ratio modes appropriate for towing and other vehicle operating conditions in which relatively high output torque is required. The method includes establishing three different electrically-variable operating modes by engaging different torque-transmitting mechanisms in response to different respective vehicle operating conditions. The method further includes establishing at least two different fixed ratio modes by engaging another torque-transmitting mechanism in addition to the respective different torque-transmitting mechanisms engaged to establish the electrically-variable operating modes. A hybrid powertrain having a controller configured to control the powertrain to operate according to the method is also provided.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种操作混合动力系的方法，其允许以适于牵引的多个固定比例模式和需要相对高的输出转矩的其它车辆操作条件的操作。 该方法包括通过接合不同的转矩传递机构来响应于不同的相应车辆操作条件来建立三种不同的电可变操作模式。 该方法还包括通过接合另外的扭矩传递机构来建立至少两种不同的固定比例模式，除了接合以形成电可变操作模式的相应不同的扭矩传递机构之外。 还提供了具有控制器的混合动力系，该控制器被配置为根据该方法控制动力系的操作。

公开(公告)号：US20100139452A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-10

申请号：US12328081

申请日：2008-12-04

申请人： Alan G. Holmes ,  Grantland I. Kingman

发明人： Alan G. Holmes ,  Grantland I. Kingman

IPC分类号： F16H57/02

CPC分类号： F16H57/02 ,  B60K6/26 ,  B60K6/365 ,  B60K6/405 ,  B60K6/445 ,  F16H2057/02034 ,  F16H2057/02043 ,  F16H2057/02047 ,  F16H2057/02091 ,  Y02T10/6239 ,  Y02T10/6247 ,  Y10T74/2186

摘要： A transmission has a motor assembly with a stationary portion surrounding a rotor. The transmission also includes a clutch housing. A transmission casing surrounds the motor and the clutch housing. The stationary portion is rigidly connected to and supported by the clutch housing. Thus, a separate housing for the motor/generator is avoided. The housing may also support one or more motor bearings, seals, clutch pistons, or clutch plates.

摘要翻译： 变速器具有电动机组件，其具有围绕转子的静止部分。 变速器还包括离合器壳体。 变速器壳体围绕电动机和离合器壳体。 固定部分刚性地连接到离合器壳体并由离合器壳体支撑。 因此，避免了用于电动机/发电机的单独壳体。 壳体还可以支撑一个或多个电动机轴承，密封件，离合器活塞或离合器板。

公开(公告)号：US07727100B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-01

申请号：US11832331

申请日：2007-08-01

申请人： Norman K. Bucknor ,  Alan G. Holmes

发明人： Norman K. Bucknor ,  Alan G. Holmes

IPC分类号： H02K7/10 ,  H02K7/18 ,  F02D25/00 ,  F16H3/72 ,  F16H37/06 ,  B60K6/20 ,  B60K1/00 ,  B60K16/00

CPC分类号： F16H3/728 ,  B60K6/445 ,  F16H2037/0866 ,  F16H2200/2007 ,  F16H2200/2035 ,  Y02T10/6239 ,  Y10S903/907 ,  Y10S903/91 ,  Y10S903/913 ,  Y10S903/951

摘要： A hybrid powertrain includes a hybrid electro-mechanical transmission and a power source. A planetary gear set having a first, a second, and a third member connects the power source with a first and a second motor/generator. A battery is operatively connected to the motor/generators for receiving power therefrom and delivering power thereto. An input member rotates with the first member, the first motor/generator rotates with the second member, and the second motor/generator rotates with the output member. A first torque-transmitting mechanism is engagable to connect the second motor/generator for rotation with the third member. The battery and the second motor/generator provide an electric-only operating mode to power the output member when the first torque-transmitting mechanism is not engaged; the power source, planetary gear set and first motor/generator thereby being disconnected from the output member during the electric-only operating mode to prevent parasitic drag.

摘要翻译： 混合动力总成包括混合机电变速器和动力源。 具有第一，第二和第三构件的行星齿轮组将电源与第一和第二电动机/发电机连接。 电池可操作地连接到电动机/发电机，用于从其接收电力并向其供电。 输入构件与第一构件一起旋转，第一马达/发电机与第二构件一起旋转，并且第二马达/发电机与输出构件一起旋转。 第一扭矩传递机构可接合以将第二电动机/发电机与第三构件连接。 电池和第二电动机/发电机提供电唯一操作模式，以在第一转矩传递机构未接合时为输出构件供电; 电源，行星齿轮组和第一电动机/发电机因此在电动操作模式期间与输出构件断开以防止寄生阻力。

公开(公告)号：US07646130B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-12

申请号：US11380343

申请日：2006-04-26

申请人： Alan G. Holmes ,  Richard A. Ordo ,  Ahmed M. El-Antably

发明人： Alan G. Holmes ,  Richard A. Ordo ,  Ahmed M. El-Antably

IPC分类号： H02K1/12

CPC分类号： H02K1/148

摘要： A stator assembly is provided for an electric motor having a longitudinal axis. The stator assembly includes at least one stator segment having a first end member having a stator tooth and at least one of a stator shoe and a back iron. A second end member is positioned with respect to the first end member and has a stator tooth and at least one of a stator shoe and a back iron. A winding generally circumscribes the stator tooth of the first end member and the stator tooth of the second end member. The first and second end members have a parting line generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the motor. A motor incorporating the stator assembly of the present invention is disclosed. Additionally, a method of forming the stator assembly of the present invention is described.

摘要翻译： 为具有纵向轴线的电动机提供定子组件。 定子组件包括至少一个具有第一端部构件的定子区段，该第一端部构件具有定子齿以及定子滑块和后铁中的至少一个。 第二端构件相对于第一端构件定位并且具有定子齿和定子滑块和后铁中的至少一个。 绕组通常限定第一端构件的定子齿和第二端构件的定子齿。 第一和第二端构件具有大致垂直于电动机的纵向轴线的分型线。 公开了一种结合了本发明的定子组件的电动机。 另外，描述了形成本发明的定子组件的方法。