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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 25, 2005
Filed:
Dec. 11, 2002
Richard D. Baker, Ypsilanti, MI (US);
Russell E. Monahan, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Richard Jacobson, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Richard D. Baker, Ypsilanti, MI (US);
Russell E. Monahan, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Richard Jacobson, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
NTN Corporation, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A clutch mechanism is disclosed for use with a hybrid electric vehicle wherein the electric motor-generator and engine are arranged in a series configuration. The clutch mechanism is positioned between and in communication with the electric motor-generator and engine to allow for either direct drive or a predetermined gear ratio between the electric motor-generator and engine. The electric motor-generator is preferably an integrated electric motor and generator. The engine is preferably a combustion engine.