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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 11, 2009
Filed:
Sep. 06, 2006
Applicants:
Joseph Supina, Belleville, MI (US);
Shailesh Kozarekar, Novi, MI (US);
Inventors:
Joseph Supina, Belleville, MI (US);
Shailesh Kozarekar, Novi, MI (US);
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16H 3/72 (2006.01); F16H 37/06 (2006.01); B60K 6/42 (2007.10); B60K 1/00 (2007.10); B60K 16/00 (2007.10);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A hybrid electric vehicle powertrain having an engine and an electric motor and generator sub-system, which establish mechanical and electric power flow paths. Multiple-ratio gearing in a power flow path for forward drive enhances vehicle traction torque for heavy-duty vehicle applications. Reverse drive performance is enhanced by torque multiplying gearing in a reverse drive power delivery path.