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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 25, 2014
Filed:
May. 10, 2011
Applicants:
David M. Barnes, Columbus, IN (US);
Kevin Augustin, Sr., Greenwood, IN (US);
Inventors:
David M. Barnes, Columbus, IN (US);
Kevin Augustin, Sr., Greenwood, IN (US);
Assignee:
Cummins Inc., Columbus, IN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F01M 1/02 (2006.01); B60W 10/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An apparatus for an accessory drive configuration includes an internal combustion engine having a crankshaft which is structured to provide traction power. A torque-transmitting shaft extends through a portion of an internal combustion engine assembly, and the torque-transmitting shaft provides mechanical power to an accessory drive system. The internal combustion engine and an electric motor are operably coupled to the torque-transmitting shaft to selectively provide torque to the torque-transmitting shaft.