公开(公告)号：US08790201B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-29

申请号：US12966383

申请日：2010-12-13

Applicant: Alan G. Holmes ,  Norman K. Bucknor

Inventor： Alan G. Holmes ,  Norman K. Bucknor

IPC: F16H3/72

CPC classification number: B60K6/365 ,  B60K6/442 ,  B60K6/445 ,  F16H3/728 ,  F16H2037/102 ,  F16H2037/104 ,  F16H2200/201 ,  F16H2200/2035 ,  Y02T10/6234 ,  Y02T10/6239

Abstract: A hybrid transmission is provided that has both a hybrid series operating mode and a compound-split operating mode. 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. The gearing arrangement includes a first, a second, and a third planetary gear set, each having a first, a second, and a third member. A pair of interconnecting members connect two respective ones of the members of one of the planetary gear sets for common rotation with two respective ones of the members of another of the planetary gear sets. Another interconnecting member connects a third of the members of the one of the planetary gear sets for common rotation with one of the members of still another of the planetary gear sets.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有混合串联操作模式和复合分离操作模式的混合传输。 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。 齿轮装置包括第一，第二和第三行星齿轮组，每个具有第一，第二和第三构件。 一对互连构件将行星齿轮组中的一个行星齿轮组中的两个相应的构件连接成用于共同旋转的行星齿轮组中的另一个的两个相应的构件。 另一个互连构件将行星齿轮组中的一个构件的三分之一连接成用于共同旋转的行星齿轮组的另一个的构件中的一个。

公开(公告)号：US08738207B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-27

申请号：US13459541

申请日：2012-04-30

Applicant: Alan G. Holmes ,  Brendan M. Conlon ,  Norman K. Bucknor ,  Constantine Nick Raptis

Inventor： Alan G. Holmes ,  Brendan M. Conlon ,  Norman K. Bucknor ,  Constantine Nick Raptis

IPC: B60W20/00 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08

CPC classification number: B60W20/00 ,  B60K6/24 ,  B60K6/387 ,  B60K6/445 ,  B60K6/52 ,  B60K2006/381 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60Y2300/435 ,  Y02T10/48 ,  Y02T10/6239 ,  Y02T10/6265 ,  Y02T10/6295 ,  Y10S903/902 ,  Y10T477/23 ,  Y10T477/26 ,  Y10T477/669 ,  Y10T477/67 ,  Y10T477/671

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle is provided with an electric transmission operatively connected to a first axle and an electric drive module operatively connected to a second axle. A transmission ratio of a differential gear set and a final drive of the electric transmission are selected so that a torque ratio of torque of the first axle over the torque of the engine is that at which any working chamber of the engine that is operated to expand the working fluid can operate without throttling, without torque of the engine torque exceeding a torque necessary to propel the vehicle at a steady vehicle speed, and with the second electric machine freewheeling.

Abstract translation: 混合动力车辆设置有可操作地连接到第一轴的电传动装置和可操作地连接到第二轴的电驱动模块。 选择差速齿轮组的传动比和电气变速器的最终驱动，使得第一轴转矩与发动机转矩相反的扭矩比是发动机的任何工作室被操作以膨胀的扭矩比 工作流体可以在没有节流的情况下运行，而没有发动机转矩扭矩超过以稳定的车辆速度推进车辆所必需的扭矩，并且第二电机续航。

公开(公告)号：US08708853B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-29

申请号：US13086501

申请日：2011-04-14

Applicant: Norman K. Bucknor ,  Alan G. Holmes

Inventor： Norman K. Bucknor ,  Alan G. Holmes

IPC: F16H3/72 ,  F16H37/06 ,  F16H37/04

CPC classification number: B60K6/365 ,  B60K6/445 ,  F16H3/728 ,  F16H2037/102 ,  F16H2200/201 ,  F16H2200/2035 ,  Y02T10/6239

Abstract: A hybrid transmission is provided that has both a hybrid series operating mode and a compound-split operating mode. 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. The gearing arrangement includes a first, a second, and a third planetary gear set, each having a first, a second, and a third member. A first interconnecting member connects a respective one of the members of each of the planetary gear sets for common rotation with one another. A second interconnecting member connects another one of the members of one of the planetary gear sets for common rotation with another one of the members of another of the planetary gear sets.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有混合串联操作模式和复合分离操作模式的混合传输。 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。 齿轮装置包括第一，第二和第三行星齿轮组，每个具有第一，第二和第三构件。 第一互连构件连接每个行星齿轮组的相应的一个构件以便共同旋转。 第二互连构件将用于共同旋转的一个行星齿轮组的另一个构件连接到另一个行星齿轮组的另一个构件。

公开(公告)号：US08702544B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-22

申请号：US13534483

申请日：2012-06-27

Applicant: Goro Tamai ,  Anthony J. Corsetti ,  Alan G. Holmes ,  Brendan M. Conlon

Inventor： Goro Tamai ,  Anthony J. Corsetti ,  Alan G. Holmes ,  Brendan M. Conlon

IPC: F16H3/72 ,  B60K6/445 ,  B60K6/50

CPC classification number: B60K6/365 ,  B60K6/445 ,  F16H2037/0866 ,  Y02T10/6239

Abstract: An electro-mechanical drive unit connectable with multiple power sources for launching and propelling a vehicle includes an output member, a stationary member, and a torque-transmitting device. The drive unit also includes a compound planetary gear arrangement having a first, second, third, and fourth junction point. The power sources include a first motor/generator and a second motor/generator. The first motor/generator and the second motor/generator are disposed on a common rotating axis. The second motor/generator is operatively connected to the compound planetary gear arrangement at the first junction point and the output member is operatively connected to the compound planetary gear arrangement at the second junction point. Additionally, the first motor/generator is operatively connected to the compound planetary gear arrangement at the fourth junction point. Furthermore, the torque-transmitting device is engageable to ground the third junction point to the stationary member.

Abstract translation: 可与多个电源连接的用于发射和推进车辆的机电驱动单元包括输出构件，固定构件和扭矩传递装置。 驱动单元还包括具有第一，第二，第三和第四连接点的复合行星齿轮装置。 电源包括第一电动机/发电机和第二电动机/发电机。 第一马达/发电机和第二马达/发电机设置在共同的旋转轴上。 第二电动机/发电机在第一连接点处可操作地连接到复合行星齿轮装置，并且输出构件在第二连接点处可操作地连接到复合行星齿轮装置。 此外，第一电动机/发电机在第四连接点处可操作地连接到复合行星齿轮装置。 此外，转矩传递装置可接合以将第三接合点接地到固定构件。

公开(公告)号：US08585520B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-19

申请号：US12944805

申请日：2010-11-12

Applicant: Paul F. Turnbull ,  Brendan M. Conlon ,  Alan G. Holmes ,  Shawn H. Swales

Inventor： Paul F. Turnbull ,  Brendan M. Conlon ,  Alan G. Holmes ,  Shawn H. Swales

IPC: F16H3/72

CPC classification number: B60K6/48 ,  B60K6/365 ,  Y02T10/6221

Abstract: A hybrid transmission having an input member, an output member, and a single motor/generator is characterized by a plurality of fixed-ratio modes of operation and at least one electrically variable mode of operation. In the fixed-ratio modes of operation, the speed ratio between the input member and the output member is independent of the speed of the motor/generator. In the electrically variable mode of operation, the speed ratio between the input member and the output member is dependent upon the speed of the motor/generator.

Abstract translation: 具有输入构件，输出构件和单个电动机/发电机的混合变速器的特征在于多个固定比例操作模式和至少一个电可变操作模式。 在固定比例运行模式下，输入构件与输出构件之间的速比与电机/发电机的速度无关。 在电可变运行模式中，输入部件和输出部件之间的速度比取决于电机/发电机的速度。

公开(公告)号：US20130226378A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-29

申请号：US13408148

申请日：2012-02-29

Applicant: Edward D. Tate, JR. ,  Alan G. Holmes

Inventor： Edward D. Tate, JR. ,  Alan G. Holmes

IPC: B60W20/00 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/02

CPC classification number: B60W10/06 ,  F02D41/009 ,  F02N11/0837 ,  F02N2200/102 ,  F02N2200/103 ,  F02N2200/104 ,  F02N2200/124 ,  F02N2200/125 ,  Y02T10/48

Abstract: A method of operating a hybrid vehicle includes disengaging, i.e., turning off, an internal combustion engine when a brake pedal is disposed in a released position, i.e., non-depressed position, an accelerator pedal is disposed in a released position, i.e., non-depressed position, and a forward path of the hybrid vehicle is blocked, thereby conserving fuel. The method includes engaging, i.e., starting, the internal combustion engine when the brake pedal is disposed in the released position, the accelerator pedal is disposed in the released position, and the forward path of the hybrid vehicle is clear, thereby allowing for a quick launch of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种操作混合动力车辆的方法包括：当制动踏板设置在释放位置即非压下位置时，将内燃机分离，即关闭，将加速器踏板设置在释放位置 - 压缩位置，并且混合动力车辆的前进路径被阻挡，从而节省燃料。 该方法包括当制动踏板设置在释放位置时使内燃机接合，即启动，加速踏板设置在释放位置，并且混合动力车辆的前进道路是清晰的，从而允许快速 发动车。

公开(公告)号：US08475176B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-02

申请号：US13276641

申请日：2011-10-19

Applicant: Alan G. Holmes ,  Joel M. Maguire ,  Andrew J. Farah ,  Edward D. Tate, Jr. ,  Steven A. Tarnowsky

Inventor： Alan G. Holmes ,  Joel M. Maguire ,  Andrew J. Farah ,  Edward D. Tate, Jr. ,  Steven A. Tarnowsky

IPC: H01R33/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/629 ,  B60D1/64 ,  H01R13/5213 ,  H01R13/6683

Abstract: An integrated electrical connector comprises one or more terminals housed within a connector body. The connector body is configured and arranged to structurally join an auxiliary component to a host vehicle to which the integrated electrical connector is mechanically fixed and electrically coupled. The connector body is configured to facilitate electrically coupling electrical circuitry of the auxiliary component to the host vehicle. The connector body is configured to facilitate transmission of information among the auxiliary component and the host vehicle.

Abstract translation: 集成电连接器包括容纳在连接器主体内的一个或多个端子。 连接器主体被构造和布置成将辅助部件结构地连接到主车辆，整体电连接器被机械地固定和电耦合到主车辆。 连接器主体被构造成便于将辅助部件的电路电耦合到主车辆。 连接器主体被构造成便于在辅助部件和主车辆之间传输信息。

公开(公告)号：US20130116077A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-09

申请号：US13534483

申请日：2012-06-27

Applicant: Goro Tamai ,  Anthony James Corsetti ,  Alan G. Holmes ,  Brendan M. Conlon

Inventor： Goro Tamai ,  Anthony James Corsetti ,  Alan G. Holmes ,  Brendan M. Conlon

IPC: F16H37/06

CPC classification number: B60K6/365 ,  B60K6/445 ,  F16H2037/0866 ,  Y02T10/6239

Abstract: An electro-mechanical drive unit connectable with multiple power sources for launching and propelling a vehicle includes an output member, a stationary member, and a torque-transmitting device. The drive unit also includes a compound planetary gear arrangement having a first, second, third, and fourth junction point. The power sources include a first motor/generator and a second motor/generator. The first motor/generator and the second motor/generator are disposed on a common rotating axis. The second motor/generator is operatively connected to the compound planetary gear arrangement at the first junction point and the output member is operatively connected to the compound planetary gear arrangement at the second junction point. Additionally, the first motor/generator is operatively connected to the compound planetary gear arrangement at the fourth junction point. Furthermore, the torque-transmitting device is engageable to ground the third junction point to the stationary member.

Abstract translation: 可与多个电源连接的用于发射和推进车辆的机电驱动单元包括输出构件，固定构件和扭矩传递装置。 驱动单元还包括具有第一，第二，第三和第四连接点的复合行星齿轮装置。 电源包括第一电动机/发电机和第二电动机/发电机。 第一马达/发电机和第二马达/发电机设置在共同的旋转轴上。 第二电动机/发电机在第一连接点处可操作地连接到复合行星齿轮装置，并且输出构件在第二连接点处可操作地连接到复合行星齿轮装置。 此外，第一电动机/发电机在第四连接点处可操作地连接到复合行星齿轮装置。 此外，转矩传递装置可接合以将第三接合点接地到固定构件。

公开(公告)号：US20130116076A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-09

申请号：US13534460

申请日：2012-06-27

Applicant: Goro Tamai ,  Anthony James Corsetti ,  Alan G. Holmes ,  Brendan M. Conlon

Inventor： Goro Tamai ,  Anthony James Corsetti ,  Alan G. Holmes ,  Brendan M. Conlon

IPC: F16H37/06

CPC classification number: B60K6/365 ,  B60K1/02 ,  B60K6/445 ,  F16H2037/102 ,  Y02T10/6239

Abstract: An electro-mechanical drive unit connectable with multiple power sources for launching and propelling a vehicle includes an output member, a stationary member, a gear-train, and a torque-transmitting device. The drive unit also includes a compound planetary gear arrangement having a first, second, third, and fourth junction points. The power sources include a first motor/generator and a second motor/generator. The second motor/generator is operatively connected to the compound planetary gear arrangement at the first junction point via the gear-train and the output member is operatively connected to the compound planetary gear arrangement at the second junction point. Additionally, the first motor/generator is operatively connected to the compound planetary gear arrangement at the fourth junction point. Furthermore, the torque-transmitting device is engageable to ground the third junction point to the stationary member.

Abstract translation: 可与多个电源连接的用于发射和推进车辆的机电驱动单元包括输出构件，固定构件，齿轮系和扭矩传递装置。 驱动单元还包括具有第一，第二，第三和第四连接点的复合行星齿轮装置。 电源包括第一电动机/发电机和第二电动机/发电机。 第二电动机/发电机经由齿轮系在第一连接点处可操作地连接到复合行星齿轮装置，并且输出构件在第二连接点处可操作地连接到复合行星齿轮装置。 此外，第一电动机/发电机在第四连接点处可操作地连接到复合行星齿轮装置。 此外，转矩传递装置可接合以将第三接合点接地到固定构件。

公开(公告)号：US08425359B1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-23

申请号：US13494165

申请日：2012-06-12

Applicant: Alan G. Holmes ,  Brendan M. Conlon

Inventor： Alan G. Holmes ,  Brendan M. Conlon

IPC: F16H3/72

CPC classification number: F16H3/728 ,  F16H2037/101 ,  F16H2200/201

Abstract: A hybrid transmission includes an input member and an output member. The transmission includes a first and a second motor/generator, and a first, second, and third planetary gear set. The input member is continuously connected for common rotation with a member of the first planetary gear set. The output member is continuously connected for common rotation with a member of the third planetary gear set. An interconnecting member is continuously connected for common rotation with a member of each of the first, second, and third planetary gear sets. A plurality of torque-transmitting mechanisms includes a torque-transmitting mechanism that is selectively engageable to connect the interconnecting member to another member of the third planetary gear set. The motor/generators and the torque-transmitting mechanisms are selectively engageable in different combinations to provide four electric-only operating modes.

Abstract translation: 混合变速器包括输入构件和输出构件。 变速器包括第一和第二电动机/发电机以及第一，第二和第三行星齿轮组。 输入构件与第一行星齿轮组的构件连续地连接用于共同旋转。 输出构件与第三行星齿轮组的构件连续地连接用于共同旋转。 互连构件与第一，第二和第三行星齿轮组中的每一个的构件连续地连接用于共同旋转。 多个扭矩传递机构包括扭矩传递机构，该扭矩传递机构可选择性地接合以将互连构件连接到第三行星齿轮组的另一个构件。 马达/发电机和扭矩传递机构可以以不同的组合选择性地接合以提供四个仅电动作模式。