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Hybrid vehicle powertrain system with power take-off driven vehicle accessory

  • US 7,104,920 B2
  • Filed: 09/07/2004
  • Issued: 09/12/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/07/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A hybrid vehicle powertrain system, comprising:

  • a first prime mover;

    a first prime mover driven power transmission mechanism having a power take-off adapted to drive a vehicle accessory;

    a second prime mover operable to drive the power transmission mechanism alone or in combination with the first prime mover to provide power to the power take-off through the power transmission mechanism; and

    a rechargeable energy source, wherein the second prime mover is operable as a generator or pump and the first prime mover is configured to provide power to the generator or pump to recharge the energy source.

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