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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 22, 2024
Filed:
May. 17, 2021
Hyliion Inc., Cedar Park, TX (US);
Thomas Healy, Austin, TX (US);
Patrick Sexton, Austin, TX (US);
Robert Butler, Liberty Hill, TX (US);
Brian Schoolcraft, Cedar Park, TX (US);
Hyliion Inc., Cedar Park, TX (US);
Abstract
A drive train for installation in a vehicle chassis includes a power source, two motor/generators (M/Gs), an array of batteries, and a control system for configuring the drive train to operate using only the power source, only the batteries or a combination of the power source and batteries. The control system may open or close clutches to configure the drive train with each M/G working as a motor or a generator. A M/G working as a motor may use power from the batteries to supply rotational power to drive the vehicle or operate accessories on the vehicle. A M/G working as a generator coupled to a power source generates electric power for charging the array of batteries. The vehicle, including components and subsystems, may be powered electrically from the batteries or powered from the engine.