Hybrid powertrain system and transformer module
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1. A powertrain system, comprising:
- a first prime mover;
a second prime mover;
a transformer module that includes a planetary gearset having a first rotary element connected to the first prime mover, a second rotary element connected to the second prime mover, and a third rotary element comprising an output member of the transformer module; and
a power shunt between the first prime mover and the second prime mover.
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Abstract
A powertrain system is provided that includes a first prime mover, a second prime mover and a transformer module. In an embodiment, the transformer module includes a planetary gearset having a first rotary element connected to the first prime mover, a second rotary element connected to the second prime mover, and a third rotary element comprising an output member of the transformer module. The powertrain system also includes a power shunt between the first prime mover and the second prime mover.
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1. A powertrain system, comprising:
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a first prime mover;
a second prime mover;
a transformer module that includes a planetary gearset having a first rotary element connected to the first prime mover, a second rotary element connected to the second prime mover, and a third rotary element comprising an output member of the transformer module; and
a power shunt between the first prime mover and the second prime mover. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A powertrain system, comprising:
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a first prime mover;
a second prime mover;
a transformer module that includes a planetary gearset having a first rotary element connected to the first prime mover, a second rotary element connected to the second prime mover, and a third rotary element comprising an output member of the transformer module; and
a power generating device connected to the first rotary element and driven by the first prime mover through the first rotary element, the power generating device and the second prime mover configured to provide a power shunt between the first rotary element and the second rotary element.
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12. A transformer module for a dual prime mover powertrain system, comprising,
a planetary gearset having a first rotary element configured for connection to a first prime mover, a second rotary element configured for connection to a second prime mover, and a third rotary element comprising an output member of the transformer module; - and
a power shunt between the first prime mover and the second prime mover. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A transformer module for a dual prime mover powertrain system, comprising,
a planetary gearset having a first rotary element configured for connection to a first prime mover, a second rotary element configured for connection to a second prime mover, and a third rotary element comprising an output member of the transformer module; - and
a power generating device connected to the first rotary element and driven by the first prime mover through the first rotary element, the power generating device and the second prime mover configured to provide a power shunt between the first rotary element and the second rotary element.
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