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WHEEL HUB FLYWHEEL-MOTOR KINETIC HYBRID SYSTEM AND METHOD

  • US 20120161497A1
  • Filed: 12/30/2011
  • Published: 06/28/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/30/2011
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A kinetic hybrid system in the wheel, comprising:

  • i. a first wheel for a vehicle having a connection to the vehicle chassis and a connection to the wheel rim;

    ii. a planetary gear system contained within the wheel, the planetary gear system having a first port, a second port connected to the wheel rim, and a third port;

    iii. a flywheel coupled to the first port of the planetary gear system;

    iv. a first motor disposed in the first wheel and having a first rotor and a first stator, the first rotor being connected to the third port of the planetary gear system, and the first stator being connected to the vehicle chassis; and

    v. a one-way clutch coupled to the first port of the planetary gear system, the one-way clutch being configured to be coupled to the vehicle chassis.

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