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Hybrid engine system

  • US 8,337,359 B2
  • Filed: 08/27/2009
  • Issued: 12/25/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/27/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for power transfer, comprising:

  • a primary internal combustion engine;

    a secondary internal combustion engine;

    a flywheel;

    a first clutch having first and second portions; and

    a second clutch having first and second portions wherein;

    the first and second clutches each have an engaged position in which the first and second portions of the clutch rotate together and a disengaged position in which the first portion of the clutch rotates independently of the second portion of the clutch;

    axes of rotation of the primary engine, the secondary engine, the flywheel, the first clutch, and the second clutch are substantially collinear;

    the first portion of the first clutch is coupled to the primary engine such that the first portion of the first clutch and the primary engine rotate together;

    the second portion of the first clutch is coupled to the flywheel such that the second portion of the first clutch and the flywheel rotate together;

    the second clutch is disposed between the primary and secondary engines;

    the first portion of the second clutch is coupled to the secondary engine such that the first portion of the second clutch and the secondary engine rotate together; and

    the second portion of the second clutch is coupled to the primary engine such that the second portion of the second clutch and the primary engine rotate together.

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