US3791473A
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Hybrid power train
Assignee: PETRO ELECTRIC MOTORS Ltd
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Filing: 1972-09-21
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Granted: 1974-02-12
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Expires: 1992-09-21
Abstract
Abstract The disclosed hybrid power train for a self-propelled vehicle is designed to reduce the emission of atmospheric pollutants. The chemically fueled prime mover and the secondary-battery powered electric dynamotor are joined together and joined to the output shaft by fixed ratio rotating linkage. The prime mover is operated as a quasi-constant -torque device, with its torque able to be varied in response to the state of charge of the battery or to operator torque demands in excess of certain predetermined amounts. The instantaneous torque output of the combined combustion engine/electric motor power train is controlled by a mechanical accelerator control which causes the dynamotor to either add to or subtract from the torque produced by the prime mover. When added torque is required by the vehicle, the dynamotor takes energy from the storage battery. When less torque is required, the extra energy produced by the prime mover is fed by the dynamotor into the storage battery. The low pollution qualities of this power train are realized, in part, by the uncoupling of the prime mover throttle from the rapid variations of the accelerator control typical of urban driving.
Inventors
- 👤 C Rosen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 10:22
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K6/00; B60K6/20; B60K6/42; B60K6/48; B60K6/485; B60L; B60L15/00; B60L15/20; B60L15/2045; B60L2240/00; B60L2240/40; B60L2240/42; B60L2240/423; B60L2260/00; B60L2260/20; B60L2260/26; B60L2270/00; B60L2270/10; B60L2270/12; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/60; Y02T10/62; Y02T10/72
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A parallel, low-pollution, hybrid power train for a selfpropelled vehicle comprising a. A prime mover consuming a chemical fuel to produce mechanical energy, said prime mover being an internal combustion engine normally operated at a constant throttle setting during normal driving conditions; b. An electromechanical secondary mover connected by a rotating interconnection shaft including a fixed ratio mechanical interconnection linkage to the prime mover; c. An output shaft connected by a fixed ratio mechanical output linkage to the interconnection shaft; d. An accumulator for electrical energy, electrically connected to the secondary mover by an electrical power linkage; e. A secondary control electrically connected by a secondary control linkage to the secondary mover so as to control the magnituDe and direction of the flow of electrical power through the electrical power linkage; and f. An accelerator means connected to the secondary control and for governing the operation thereof in accordance with the torque requirement of the vehicle during normal driving conditions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A parallel, low-pollution, hybrid power train for a selfpropelled vehicle comprising a. A prime mover consuming a chemical fuel to produce mechanical energy, said prime mover being an internal combustion engine normally operated at a constant throttle setting during normal driving conditions; b. An electromechanical secondary mover connected by a rotating interconnection shaft including a fixed ratio mechanical interconnection linkage to the prime mover; c. An output shaft connected by a fixed ratio mechanical output linkage to the interconnection shaft; d. An accumulator for electrical energy, electrically connected to the secondary mover by an electrical power linkage; e. A secondary control electrically connected by a secondary control linkage to the secondary mover so as to control the magnituDe and direction of the flow of electrical power through the electrical power linkage; and f. An accelerator means connected to the secondary control and for governing the operation thereof in accordance with the torque requirement of the vehicle during normal driving conditions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A power train of claim 1 including a prime control connected to the prime mover and the accumulator so as to control the torque applied by the prime mover to the interconnection shaft in accordance with the state of the under-accumulation and over-accumulation of the accumulator.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
A power train of claim 2 including a mechanical linkage to the prime mover so as to increase its throttle setting for increasing the torque applied by the prime mover to the interconnection shaft in accordance with the torque requirements of the vehicle in excess of a predetermined torque value as determined by said accelerator means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A power train of claim 1 in which the secondary mover is a dynamotor and the accumulator is a storage battery.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A power train of claim 1 including a thermal reactor through which exhaust gas passes in order to reduce the level of pollutants.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A power train of claim 1 in which the interconnection shaft, the interconnection linkage, the output shaft and the output linkage form a unitary drive shaft.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A power train of claim 1 in which the interconnection linkage is a fixed ratio interconnection gear train.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A power train of claim 1 in which the output linkage includes a fixed ratio output gear train.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
56 words
A power train of claim 1 including a mechanical linkage to the prime mover so as to increase its throttle setting for increasing the torque applied by the prime mover to the interconnection shaft in accordance with the torque requirements of the vehicle in excess of a predetermined torque value as determined by said accelerator means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-02-11 | 1977-08-13 | 1978-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-11 | 1981-08-13 | 1982-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-11 | 1985-08-13 | 1986-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |