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VARIABLE SPEED ACCESSORY DRIVE SYSTEM FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE

  • US 20080051242A1
  • Filed: 08/24/2006
  • Published: 02/28/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/24/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An accessory drive system for a hybrid vehicle comprising:

  • an engine;

    an accessory operatively connected to the engine;

    a planetary gear set disposed between the engine and the accessory;

    a motor/generator operatively connected to the planetary gear set;

    a selectively engageable torque transmitting device operatively connected to the planetary gear set, said selectively engageable torque transmitting device being configured to allow the accessory to be driven by the motor/generator when the engine is off;

    wherein output from said engine is transferable through the planetary gear set to drive the accessories, and the speed at which the accessories are driven is selectable by controlling the speed of the motor/generator.

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