Front module for a modular hybrid transmission
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1. A module disposed between an engine and a transmission gearbox, comprising:
- a housing with a motor/generator and an engine disconnect clutch disposed therein, the housing defining a longitudinal axis and a periphery extending thereabout, the periphery having a bottom center position; and
a valve body located on the housing, containing a hydraulic valve which opens and closes the disconnect clutch, and extending outwardly from the periphery at 20°
to 40°
from the bottom center position.
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Abstract
A front module housing an electric motor/generator and an engine disconnect clutch for a modular hybrid transmission includes a valve body that houses a hydraulic valve which operates the engine disconnect clutch. The valve body is located at an angle relative to the bottom of the front module, providing fastener clearance for mounting the front module to an internal combustion engine.
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1. A module disposed between an engine and a transmission gearbox, comprising:
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a housing with a motor/generator and an engine disconnect clutch disposed therein, the housing defining a longitudinal axis and a periphery extending thereabout, the periphery having a bottom center position; and a valve body located on the housing, containing a hydraulic valve which opens and closes the disconnect clutch, and extending outwardly from the periphery at 20°
to 40°
from the bottom center position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A module disposed between an engine and a transmission gearbox, the engine having a module mating face defining a plurality of tapped holes, comprising:
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a housing with a motor/generator and an engine disconnect clutch disposed therein, the housing defining a longitudinal axis and a periphery extending thereabout, the periphery having a bottom center position, and an engine mating face located on a flange of the housing, the flange defining a plurality of through holes; and a valve body located on the housing, containing a hydraulic valve which opens and closes the disconnect clutch, and extending outwardly from the periphery at 20°
to 40°
from the bottom center position,wherein the module is fixed to the engine by a plurality of fasteners when the plurality of fasteners passes through the plurality of through holes and are threaded into the plurality of tapped holes. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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