Multi-mode power trains with direct-drive lock-up
First Claim
1. A multi-mode power train for receiving and transmitting power from an engine, the multi-mode power train comprising:
- a power-conversion device in communication with the engine via a direct mechanical power-transfer connection that extends from the engine to the power-conversion device;
a continuously variable power source in communication with the power-conversion device via an intermediate power-transfer connection;
a lock-up device including a clutch assembly and a gear located between the power-conversion device and the continuously variable power source, the lock-up device having first and second engagement states; and
a power-output connection;
wherein, with the lock-up device in the first engagement state, the power-conversion device receives mechanical power from the engine via the direct mechanical power-transfer connection and converts the received mechanical power to a non-mechanical form, the continuously variable power source receives the non-mechanical power from the power-conversion device via the intermediate power-transfer connection and converts the received non-mechanical power to mechanical power, and the continuously variable power source transmits the mechanical power to the power-output connection via the clutch assembly and the gear; and
wherein, with the lock-up device in the second engagement state, the engine transmits mechanical power through the clutch assembly and the gear to the power-output connection.
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Abstract
A multi-mode power train and multi-mode vehicle include a A power-conversion device that is in communication with an engine via a direct mechanical power-transfer connection extending from the engine to the power-conversion device. A continuously variable power source (CVP) is in communication with the power conversion device via an intermediate power-transfer connection. A lock-up device with first and second engagement states is provided between the engine and the power-conversion device or the CVP. With the lock-up device in the first engagement state, mechanical power from the engine is converted by the power-conversion device for use by the CVP, with the CVP using the converted power to provide mechanical power to a power-output connection. With the lock-up device in the second engagement state, the engine transmits mechanical power through the lock-up device to the power-output connection.
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10 Claims
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1. A multi-mode power train for receiving and transmitting power from an engine, the multi-mode power train comprising:
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a power-conversion device in communication with the engine via a direct mechanical power-transfer connection that extends from the engine to the power-conversion device; a continuously variable power source in communication with the power-conversion device via an intermediate power-transfer connection; a lock-up device including a clutch assembly and a gear located between the power-conversion device and the continuously variable power source, the lock-up device having first and second engagement states; and a power-output connection; wherein, with the lock-up device in the first engagement state, the power-conversion device receives mechanical power from the engine via the direct mechanical power-transfer connection and converts the received mechanical power to a non-mechanical form, the continuously variable power source receives the non-mechanical power from the power-conversion device via the intermediate power-transfer connection and converts the received non-mechanical power to mechanical power, and the continuously variable power source transmits the mechanical power to the power-output connection via the clutch assembly and the gear; and wherein, with the lock-up device in the second engagement state, the engine transmits mechanical power through the clutch assembly and the gear to the power-output connection. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A work vehicle for operation in multiple powered modes, the work vehicle comprising:
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an engine; a power-conversion device in communication with the engine via a direct mechanical power-transfer connection that extends from the engine to the power-conversion device; a continuously variable power source in communication with the power-conversion device via an intermediate power-transfer connection; a lock-up device including a clutch assembly and a gear located between the power-conversion device and the continuously variable power source, the lock-up device having first and second engagement states; and a power-output connection; wherein, with the lock-up device in the first engagement state, the power-conversion device receives mechanical power from the engine via the direct mechanical power-transfer connection and converts the received mechanical power to a non-mechanical form, the continuously variable power source receives the non-mechanical power from the power-conversion device via the intermediate power-transfer connection and converts the received non-mechanical power to mechanical power, and the continuously variable power source transmits the mechanical power to the power-output connection via the clutch assembly and the gear; and wherein, with the lock-up device in the second engagement state, the engine transmits mechanical power through the clutch assembly and the gear to the power-output connection. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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