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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 28, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 27, 2009
Alan G. Holmes, Clarkston, MI (US);
Steven Lee Hayslett, Troy, MI (US);
Alan G. Holmes, Clarkston, MI (US);
Steven Lee Hayslett, Troy, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A hybrid powertrain for a vehicle is provided that includes an engine having a crankshaft and a motor/generator operatively connected to the crankshaft. An elastic member is operatively connected to the crankshaft and configured to be wound by one of the engine or the motor/generator. A one-way torque-transmitting mechanism is operatively connected to a first end portion of the elastic member and configured to overrun prior to winding of the elastic member. The elastic member is configured to be releasable to allow unwinding of the elastic member to rotate the crankshaft to restart the engine. A method of starting an engine on a hybrid vehicle is also provided.