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Hybrid drive system for vehicle with clutch control

  • US 6,083,139 A
  • Filed: 07/02/1999
  • Issued: 07/04/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/03/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A hybrid drive system for a vehicle, comprising:

  • at least one driven wheel;

    a first electric motor having a first rotor in driving relationship to said driven wheel;

    a fuel powered heat engine having an engine drive shaft;

    a second electric motor having a second rotor in driving connection to said engine drive shaft,a clutch to engage and disengage said heat engine to and from said first rotor; and

    a controller for translating the vehicle operator'"'"'s torque request demand into operation of said first electric motor, said second electric motor and said clutch in response to a command to engage said clutch.

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