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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7174978 | Hybrid drive unit, and front-engine/rear-drive type automobile having the hybrid drive unit mounted thereon A hybrid drive unit including a first motor, a first planetary gear and a second motor, wherein the first planetary gear distributes and transmits a drive force transmitted from an input shaft to the first motor and an output shaft, a power output from the output sh... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7163071 | Method for operating a non-railbound land vehicle with a combustion engine-generator unit and an electric drive motor and corresponding vehicle The invention relates to a non-railbound land vehicle (2) comprising a drive system with the following components; a combustion engine-generator unit (=VG unit) (14, 16); at least one electric drive motor (18, 20); a power control station (30... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7143851 | Method for controlling a wheel drive system of a hybrid vehicle A method for operating a hybrid vehicle when starting a power source. The method includes initiating a start sequence that includes driving the power source at a target speed, determining a speed adjustment value based on an amount of vehicle acceleration requested ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7030580 | Motor/generator transient response system A transient response system includes a power source operable to generate a power output and a transmission operatively coupled to the power source. The transient response system also includes a generator operatively coupled to the power source and a controller in co... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6998727 | Methods of operating a parallel hybrid vehicle having an internal combustion engine and a secondary power source The invention is directed toward methods for operating a parallel hybrid vehicle in a manner that responds to the operator's demand for power output, while maximizing engine efficiency and minimizing disruptions in vehicle drivability. According to principles of the... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6966867 | Control device for hybrid vehicles A control device for hybrid vehicles, including a motor drivingly connected to an engine, a transmission that transmits output torques of the engine and the motor to drive wheels, and a controller that performs torque reduction control by which an input torque to th... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6942452 | Grommeted bypass duct penetration A bypass duct sealing grommet, for sealing between an opening in a gas turbine engine bypass duct wall and the external surface of a projection extending through the opening, where the grommet has an annular body with a central aperture having an interior periphery ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6936934 | Power generating controller of a vehicle In a power generating controller of a vehicle, electric power of a first power supply, employed at engine startup and during vehicle driving, is conserved to decrease power needed for charging of the first power supply and to reduce engine load by operation of a gen... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6367570 | Hybrid electric vehicle with electric motor providing strategic power assist to load balance internal combustion engine A parallel hybrid electric vehicle design delivers smooth, high power performance while decreasing harmful exhaust emissions and maximizing fuel economy. An electric motor strategically assists the internal combustion engine. This arrangement can increase... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6349545 | Hybrid propulsion system and self-propelled vehicle propelled by this system Hybrid propulsion system comprising an internal-combustion engine (1) rotatably connected to a reversible electrical machine (2), a rechargeable battery (3), an electric driving motor (7), control apparatus (8) commanding first switching device (4, 5) for... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6067801 | Power output apparatus and method of controlling the same In a hybrid vehicle, there is a shock in a transient period when a driving condition of an internal combustion engine is shifted from a loaded driving state for power generation, in which a load is applied to the internal combustion engine by a motor gene... | 05/30/2000 |
| 4158604 | Boiler systems for nuclear powered reactors Power generating plant which comprises a heat source, at least one main steam turbine and at least one main boiler heated by heat from the heat source and providing the steam to drive the turbine, comprises additionally at least one further steam turbine,... | 06/19/1979 |
