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Method of converting an existing vehicle powertrain to a hybrid powertrain system

  • US 6,332,257 B1
  • Filed: 08/26/1999
  • Issued: 12/25/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of converting an existing vehicle powertrain including a manual transmission to a hybrid powertrain system with an automated manual transmission including the steps of:

  • attaching a gear train housing to a housing of said manual transmission, said gear train housing receiving an end of a drive shaft of said transmission and rotatably supporting a gear train assembly;

    mounting an electric motor/generator to said gear train housing and attaching a motor/generator drive shaft of said electric motor/generator to said gear train assembly; and

    connecting an electro-mechanical clutch actuator to a friction clutch mechanism of said manual transmission, wherein said electro-mechanical clutch actuator includes a motor driven ball screw assembly.

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