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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 21, 2003
Filed:
Feb. 20, 2001
Taku Sugano, Shizuoka, JP;
Jatco Transtechnology, Ltd., Fuji, JP;
Abstract
A transmission unit for a hybrid vehicle has a single-shaft structure wherein the input from an electromagnetic clutch to a motor and a CVT is effected through a single input shaft. The input shaft is supported by first and second bearing members on both sides of the CVT, and a third bearing member provided between the input shaft and a first partition wall. Each of the first and second bearing members is fit in a hole of the housing in a manner to prevent radial motion of the input shaft, whereas the third bearing member is surrounded by a clearance for allowing radial motion of the input shaft relative to the housing. In the clearance, there is provided a seal member for preventing passage of foreign objects from the clutch chamber into the motor chamber.