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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 19, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 02, 2007
Makoto Iwanaka, Anjo, JP;
Shigeki Takami, Anjo, JP;
Makoto Iwanaka, Anjo, JP;
Shigeki Takami, Anjo, JP;
Aisin AW Co., Ltd., Anjo, JP;
Abstract
A hybrid drive apparatus that includes an input shaft that is connected to an engine; an output shaft that is connected to wheels; a first rotary electric machine; a second rotary electric machine; a first planetary gear apparatus that has at least three rotating elements; a second planetary gear apparatus that has at least three rotating elements; and a plurality of friction engagement elements that selectively connect one rotating element of the first planetary gear apparatus and the second planetary gear apparatus to other rotating elements or that selectively hold the rotating element stationary on a non-rotating member.