Hybrid power system for driving a motor vehicle
Patent 4588040 Issued on May 13, 1986. Estimated Expiration Date: 
December 22, 2003. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
December 22, 2003. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3493066 3641843 3665788 3732751 3861484 3861485 3870116 3923115 Hybrid powered automobile Low energy consumption vehicle propelled by thermal engine InventorsApplicationNo. 06/564742 filed on 12/22/1983US Classes:180/165, WITH FLUID OR MECHANICAL MEANS TO ACCUMULATE ENERGY (I) DERIVED FROM MOTION OF VEHICLE OR (II) OBTAINED FROM OPERATION OF VEHICLE MOTOR, AND GIVE UP THE ENERGY (1) WHEN NEEDED FOR VEHICLE ACCELERATION OR (2) TO POWER AN AUXILIARY SYSTEM OF THE VEHICLE180/65.4, Generating means is driven by a prime mover180/69.6, Vehicle has plural power plants74/572.1, Power generating-type flywheel903/903, Having energy storing means (e.g., battery, capacitor) (EPO/JPO)903/910, Orbital (e.g., planetary gears) (EPO/JPO)903/918, Continuously variable (EPO/JPO)903/922Switching type (e.g., selectively switchable) (EPO/JPO)ExaminersPrimary: Love, John J.Assistant: Dukes, Mark C. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesB60K 6/00 (20060101)B60K 6/04 (20060101) B60K 6/10 (20060101) B60K 1/02 (20060101) B60K 1/00 (20060101) AbstractA triple hybrid power system for driving a motor vehicle utilizing an internal combustion engine to drive an electric generator to charge a bank of batteries that provide electrical energy to drive an electric motor/generator that supplies power to a planetary gear set from which power is directed through a variable drive transmission to drive the wheels of the vehicle, a flywheel is used to apply periodic power through the planetary gear set to provide added power for acceleration, with a speed regulator disposed between the flywheel and the planetary gear set to maintain a substantially constant input speed that facilitates operation of the motor/generator at an optimum efficiency output. The drive transmission is operable to apply regenerative braking energy back through the planetary gear set to recharge the flywheel and, through to motor/generator, to recharge the batteries. When the vehicle is operating at a constant speed on level ground, the internal combustion engine can be applied directly to power the vehicle at optimum efficiency with the motor/generator and flywheel disengaged.Other References
Field of SearchWITH FLUID OR MECHANICAL MEANS TO ACCUMULATE ENERGY (I) DERIVED FROM MOTION OF VEHICLE OR (II) OBTAINED FROM OPERATION OF VEHICLE MOTOR, AND GIVE UP THE ENERGY (1) WHEN NEEDED FOR VEHICLE ACCELERATION OR (2) TO POWER AN AUXILIARY SYSTEM OF THE VEHICLECombined with nonelectric drive means Generating means is driven by a prime mover | |
