Danfoss A/s

Danfoss Power Solutions Ii Technology A/s

Eric Joseph Mann

Meng Wang

Aaron Hertzel Jagoda

Paul Brenner

Aaron H Jagoda

A variator includes an epicyclic gear set that has at least three nodes. The variator includes a pumping unit connected to a first node of the epicyclic gear set. The variator includes a clutch connected to a second node of the epicyclic gear set. The clutch is selectively movable between three positions. When in the first position, the clutch allows the second node to freewheel. When in the second position, the clutch connects the second node to a fixed surface. When in the third position, the clutch connects the second node to an electric motor. The variator includes a receiver connected to the third node of the epicyclical gear set. The receiver is configured to receive a drive shaft.

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Eric Joseph Mann