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Power control architecture for a hybrid power source

  • US 5,925,993 A
  • Filed: 05/02/1996
  • Issued: 07/20/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/02/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A hybrid powertrain assembly for a vehicle comprising:

  • a voltage bus operable using a predetermined voltage level that is more than 750 volts and within a predetermined voltage range;

    a generator operatively connected to said voltage bus for generating power and transferring said power with said voltage bus independently of said voltage level;

    a traction motor operatively connected with said voltage bus, said traction motor transferring power with said voltage bus independently of said voltage level;

    a flywheel assembly operatively connected with said voltage bus, said flywheel assembly transferring power with said voltage bus based on the voltage level; and

    a capacitor bank operatively connected to said voltage bus, said capacitor bank maintaining the voltage of said voltage bus in said predetermined voltage range during driving conditions of said vehicle and after starting of said vehicle.

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