Powertrain and Method for a Kinetic Hybrid Vehicle

A kinetic hybrid device and method for a vehicle may include a planetary gear system configured as a continuously variable transmission comprised of three or four ports. The kinetic hybrid device and method may include a flywheel connected to a first port of the system, a final drive connected to a second port of the system, and the variator for the flywheel connected to a third or fourth port of the system. The prime mover and/or other power sources may share a port with the flywheel, but do not share a port with the final drive.

Apparatus for braking flywheel systems and method for dissipating energy stored therein

A flywheel energy storage assembly and a method for dissipating energy stored in a flywheel assembly is provided. The flywheel energy storage assembly includes a flywheel rotatably disposed in a flywheel housing, a fluid source, a braking actuator in fluid communication with the fluid source and an interior of the flywheel housing, a sensor, and a controller in communication with the sensor and the braking actuator. In response to a stimulus detected by the sensor, the controller directs the braking actuator to facilitate fluid communication between the fluid source and the interior of the flywheel housing to dissipate energy stored in the flywheel energy storage assembly.

Drive system having a planetary gear set

A machine includes a power source, a transmission, and a drive system configured to transmit torque from the power source to the transmission. The drive system includes a planetary gear set, a variator coupled to the planetary gear set, and a storage device operably connected to the variator. The storage device is configured to receive energy from and provide energy to the variator.

HYBRID DRIVETRAIN AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF

A driveline for a vehicle is provided. The driveline includes a power source, a planetary gearset, a lockout clutch, a transmission, and a kinetic energy recovery system. The planetary gearset includes a sun gear, a carrier having a plurality of planet gears rotatably disposed thereon, and a ring gear. The power source is in driving engagement with a portion of the planetary gearset. The lockout clutch is capable of placing the planetary gearset in a locked out condition. The transmission is in driving engagement with another portion of the planetary gearset. The kinetic energy recovery system includes an accessory clutch and a flywheel. The accessory clutch facilitates driving engagement between the flywheel and another portion of the planetary gearset. The lockout clutch and the accessory clutch are selectively engaged to facilitate a transfer of energy to and from the transmission and the flywheel. 1. A driveline for a vehicle , comprising:a power source;a planetary gearset having a sun gear, a carrier having a plurality of planet gears rotatably disposed thereon, and a ring gear, the power source in driving engagement with one of the sun gear, the carrier, and the ring gear;a lockout clutch positioned to place the planetary gearset in a locked out condition when the lockout clutch is placed in an engaged position;a transmission in driving engagement with a remaining one of the sun gear, the carrier, and the ring gear; anda kinetic energy recovery system comprising an accessory clutch and a flywheel, wherein the accessory clutch facilitates driving engagement between the flywheel and a remaining one of the sun gear, the carrier, and the ring gear when the accessory clutch is placed in an engaged position, and the lockout clutch and the accessory clutch are selectively engaged to facilitate a transfer of energy from one of the transmission and the flywheel to a remaining one of the transmission and the flywheel.2. The driveline for a vehicle according to claim 1 , ...

Transmission for Energy Storage Device, Energy Storage Device and Method for Controlling the Transmission

A transmission for an energy storage and recovery system comprises a variable slip transmission and a clutch arranged to transmit drive while slipping. The level of torque transmitted through the slipping clutch is dependent on the clutch force but is independent of the clutch slip speed. Preferably the clutch is provided by a plurality of clutches connected in parallel in a range extender. When drive is transferred between clutches in parallel, the clutch forces of both clutches are controlled to maintain the total torque transmitted by the clutches. This reduces torque fluctuations at the energy source/sink during clutch transfer. Where there are two slipping clutches in series, one clutch is controlled to provide the required torque and the other clutch is controlled in response to a clutch slip speed. This helps to control the speed of rotation of the mass between the clutches. 1. A transmission for transmitting torque between an energy storage device and an energy source and/or sink , the transmission comprising a plurality of clutches in series , each of said clutches being operable to transmit torque while slipping substantially continuously;the transmission comprising control means arranged to control a first of said plurality of clutches to transmit a predetermined level or range of torque while slipping substantially continuously and to control a second of said plurality of clutches in response to variations in the speed of slip of one of said plurality of clutches while the first and second clutches are both slipping.2. The transmission of claim 1 , wherein the control means is arranged to control the second of said plurality of clutches in response to variations in the speed of slip of the first of said plurality of clutches.3. The transmission of claim 2 , wherein the second of said plurality of clutches is one of the clutches of a variable slip transmission.4. The transmission of claim 1 , wherein the control means is arranged to control the second of ...

Hydraulic system including a kinetic energy storage device

A hydraulic system including hydraulic fluid, a hydraulic machine for pressuring the hydraulic fluid, a hydraulic circuit for delivering the hydraulic fluid to a hydraulic actuator, the hydraulic machine being configured to receive the hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic actuator and a kinetic energy storage device for storing energy in a kinetic form, the kinetic energy storage device being operably coupled to the hydraulic machine, the system being configured such that the hydraulic machine is operable to transfer energy from the hydraulic fluid received from the hydraulic actuator to the kinetic energy storage device.

An energy storage and recovery system

The invention relates to an energy storage and recovery system (ERS) coupleable to a prime mover and to an energy storage flywheel. The ERS has a hydrostatic arrangement with a first pumping element and a second pumping element. The pumping elements have a respective fluid displacement and a fluid coupling arrangement for the transfer of fluid power between the first and second pumping elements. The ERS also includes a differential device comprising at least three inputs, wherein a first driveshaft of the first pumping element is coupled to a prime mover in use, a first input of the a differential device is coupled to said prime mover in use, a second input of the differential device is coupled to a second driveshaft of the second pumping element, and the third input of the differential device is coupled to a flywheel in use.

Transmission for energy storage device, energy storage device and method for controlling the transmission

A transmission for an energy storage and recovery system is disclosed. A variable slip transmission and a clutch arranged to transmit drive while slipping. The level of torque transmitted through the slipping clutch is dependent on the clutch force but is independent of the clutch slip speed. Preferably the clutch is provided by a plurality of clutches connected in parallel in a range extender. When drive is transferred between clutches in parallel, the clutch forces of both clutches are controlled to maintain the total torque transmitted by the clutches. This reduces torque fluctuations at the energy source/sink during clutch transfer. Where there are two slipping clutches in series, one clutch is controlled to provide the required torque and the other clutch is controlled in response to a clutch slip speed. This helps to control the speed of rotation of the mass between the clutches.

Flywheel excavator

A hybrid construction machine is provided. The machine includes a prime mover, at least one fluid pump, at least one fluid actuator, a swing motor, a first flywheel, and a second flywheel. The prime mover drives the at least one fluid pump. The fluid pump provides pressurized fluid to drive the at least one fluid actuator. The returning fluid from the at least one fluid actuator can be used to drive a swing motor, which in turn drives a swing structure. Further, the second flywheel is also coupled with the prime mover. The second flywheel can be configured to store the energy when the prime mover is driven by the at least one fluid pump. The at least one fluid pump is driven by the return fluid from the at least one fluid actuator.

VEHICLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Assembly () comprising at least one vehicle wheel (), adapted to rotate about a vehicle wheel axis (X) and adapted to perform an at least rolling movement on a travel surface for the vehicle; at least one flywheel (), adapted to rotate about a flywheel axis (X) which can be operatively connected to said at least one vehicle wheel (), in such way the vehicle wheel () can transmit kinetic energy to the flywheel (); at least one kinetic energy recovery device (), operatively associated with said flywheel () and adapted to store the kinetic energy transmitted to said at flywheel (), to make it available for subsequent uses; at least one clutch (), adapted to connect and disconnect selectively and operatively said vehicle wheel () and said flywheel (), in order to uncouple said flywheel () from said vehicle wheel (), to allow said flywheel () to rotate due to inertia when the vehicle wheel () is stopped, and in such way to couple said vehicle wheel () when is standstill to said flywheel () rotating due to inertia, to transfer a start-up rotational motion from said flywheel () to said vehicle wheel (). 147-. (canceled)48. An assembly comprising:at least one vehicle wheel configured to rotate about a vehicle wheel axis and configured to perform an at least rolling movement on a travel surface for a vehicle;at least two flywheels to create a flywheel pair configured to rotate about a flywheel axis that is operatively connected to said at least one vehicle wheel in such way the vehicle wheel transmits kinetic energy to the flywheels;at least one kinetic energy recovery device operatively associated with said flywheels and configured to store kinetic energy transmitted to said flywheels to make the kinetic energy available for subsequent uses;at least one clutch configured to connect and disconnect selectively and operatively said vehicle wheel and said flywheels, in order to uncouple said flywheels from said vehicle wheel, to allow said flywheel to rotate due to inertia when ...

Energy storage arrangement

An energy storage arrangement includes a shaft for transmitting torque, a housing, an actuator configured to be axially moved, a freewheel disposed between the shaft and actuator and fastened to the shaft, the freewheel being configured to transmit no torque in one rotational direction, an energy store configured to store torque, a support element, an outer coupling between the housing and the support element, and an inner coupling between the support element and the shaft.

FLYWHEEL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

The disclosure is related to a flywheel energy storage system comprising a casing, a shaft, a flywheel, and at least one electric motor assembly. The shaft is rotatably disposed in the casing. The flywheel comprises a hub and an annular part, the shaft is disposed through the annular part, the annular part is fixed to the shaft via the hub, and the annular part has at least one cavity. The electric motor assembly is accommodated in the cavity and comprises a first motor rotor and a motor stator. In the cavity, the first motor rotor is fixed on the shaft, and the motor stator is fixed to the casing and located between the first motor rotor and the annular part. 1. A flywheel energy storage system , comprising:a casing;a shaft, rotatably disposed in the casing;a flywheel, comprising a hub and an annular part, the shaft disposed through the annular part, the annular part fixed to the shaft via the hub, and the annular part having two cavities respectively located at two opposite sides of the hub; andtwo electric motor assemblies, respectively accommodated in the cavities, and each of the electric motor assemblies comprising a first motor rotor and a motor stator;wherein in each of the cavities, the first motor rotor is fixed on the shaft, and the motor stator is fixed to the casing and located between the first motor rotor and the annular part.2. The flywheel energy storage system according to claim 1 , wherein each of the electric motor assemblies further comprises a second motor rotor claim 1 , the second motor rotor is fixed on an annular internal wall of the annular part claim 1 , and the motor stator is fixed to the casing and located between the first motor rotor and the second motor rotor.3. The flywheel energy storage system according to claim 2 , wherein the first motor rotors of the electric motor assemblies are respectively located at two opposite sides of the hub of the flywheel and are arranged along a central axis of the shaft.4. The flywheel energy ...

VEHICLES

An engine-driven vehicle includes an energy recovery system () for recovering energy under braking of the vehicle. Under predetermined conditions, a controller selectively delivers recovered energy from a storage () via device () to motor the engine () above zero speed (e.g. at or above idle speed), preferably during engine fuel cut. The engine may be motored if the vehicle speed is below a threshold speed with zero torque demand for the vehicle driveline, or when the vehicle has been brought to a stop, for example. The step of delivering recovered energy to motor the engine () may be initiated if a door on the vehicle is opened or if a park brake on the vehicle is activated. Auxiliary systems are driven by the engine under influence of energy delivered from the energy recovery system to the engine when the vehicle is at rest. The energy recovery system may include a mechanical flywheel. 1. A method of controlling a vehicle of the kind having an engine , a transmission , a driveline , a braking system and an energy recovery system , wherein the engine is operable for supplying motive power to the driveline via the transmission , the braking system is operable for braking the driveline , and the energy recovery system is operable for recovering energy under braking of the vehicle ,wherein the method comprises the steps of: using the engine to supply motive power to the driveline via the transmission; using the braking system to slow down the vehicle via the driveline; and using the energy recovery system to recover energy under braking of the vehicle;further wherein the method comprises the step of selectively delivering recovered energy stored by the energy recovery system to the engine to motor the engine above zero speed.2. The method according to wherein the step of delivering recovered energy to motor the engine is initiated under predetermined conditions.3. The method according to wherein the step of delivering recovered energy to motor the engine is initiated ...

CONTROL OF KINETIC ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEMS

The present invention relates to methods of controlling kinetic energy recovery systems (KERS), to controllers, KERS, drivetrains and vehicles including the KERS and controllers. The KERS comprises an energy storage system. In an embodiment, a vehicle is provided with a first vehicle operating mode wherein the energy storage system has a first target state of charge, and with a second vehicle operating mode wherein the energy storage system has a second target state of charge. The first or second vehicle operating mode is selected and energy is transferred between the energy storage system and the vehicle in order to achieve the target state of charge associated with the selected vehicle operating mode. In other embodiments, the KERS includes a variable power transmission device adapted to transfer energy to and from the energy storage system. The energy storage system is maintained at suitable energy levels for the vehicle's driving conditions. 110-. (canceled)11. A method of controlling a kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) for a vehicle , the KERS comprising an energy storage system having a pre-determined maximum operating energy storage capacity and a variable power transmission device adapted to transfer energy to and from the energy storage system , the method comprising:(i) determining an instantaneous available inertial energy of the vehicle;(ii) determining an instantaneous state of charge of the energy storage system;(iii) in dependence upon the maximum energy storage capacity and the instantaneous state of charge, determining an instantaneous state of charge headroom; and,(iv) transferring energy to or from the energy storage system using the variable power transmission device, such that the instantaneous state of charge headroom is substantially equal to or greater than the instantaneous available inertial energy of the vehicle.12. A method according to claim 11 , wherein the maximum operating energy storage capacity is a fixed limit of the energy ...

Rotating Energy Storage Apparatus and Method of Imparting Rotational Motion of a Vessel Containing the Same

An energy storage apparatus including a spherical rotating member having permanent magnets and uniquely-identifiable location-defining elements, a plurality of coils, a controller operably coupled to the plurality of coils, a power source, and a location sensing apparatus operable to detect the plurality of location-defining elements. The controller may compare time-sequential information from the location sensing apparatus to determine a rotational axis and a rotational speed of the rotating member, operate the coils to change the rotational axis speed of the rotating member, increase energy stored by the rotating member by increasing the rotational speed by operating the coils to generate magnetic fields that interact with the permanent magnets, and withdraw energy by operating the coils to generate magnetic fields that interact with the magnetic fields of the permanent magnets to produce induced current in the coils and directing the induced current to a power delivery location. 1. An energy storage apparatus comprising: a first plurality of permanent magnets distributed to define an outer geometry of the rotating member conforming to a spherical shape; and', 'a first plurality of location-defining elements, each location-defining element being uniquely identifiable;, 'a first rotating member comprisinga first plurality of coils arranged to define a generally spherical shape surrounding the first rotating member;a controller operably coupled to the first plurality of coils;a power source operably coupled to the first plurality of coils; anda first location sensing apparatus operable to detect the first plurality of location-defining elements;wherein the controller is operable to compare time-sequential information from the first location sensing apparatus to determine a rotational axis and a rotational speed of the first rotating member as a combination of rotation about three orthogonal rotational axes;wherein the controller is operable to selectively operate ...

Electrically Variable Transmission For A Hybrid Vehicle Using Flywheel Kinetic Energy Recovery

An electrically variable transmission for a hybrid vehicle includes a pair of drive wheels each driven by a final drive gear/differential mechanism. A planetary differential gear set including a plurality of components provides drive torque to the final drive gear/differential mechanism. A first motor generator is drivingly connected to a first component of the plurality of components of the planetary differential gear set. A second motor generator is drivingly connected to a second component of the plurality of components of the planetary differential gear set. A flywheel is drivingly connected to the planetary differential gear set by a reduction gear. A first brake is connected to one of the plurality of components of the planetary differential gear set. 1. A kinetic energy recovery system for a vehicle , comprising:a pair of drive wheels each driven by a final drive gear/differential mechanism;a planetary differential gear set including a plurality of components and providing drive torque to said final drive gear/differential mechanism;a first motor generator drivingly connected to a first component of said plurality of components of said planetary differential gear set;a second motor generator drivingly connected to a second component of said plurality of components of said planetary differential gear set;a flywheel drivingly connected to said planetary differential gear set by a reduction gear; anda first brake connected to one of said plurality of components of said planetary differential gear set.2. The kinetic energy recovery system according to claim 1 , wherein said first motor generator is drivingly connected to said first component by a reduction gear.3. The kinetic energy recovery system according to claim 1 , further comprising a controller for controlling operation of said first and second motor generators and said first brake.4. The kinetic energy recovery system according to claim 1 , further comprising a second brake connected to a second one of ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SYNCHRONIZING A FLYWHEEL WITH A DRIVETRAIN

A vehicle driveline and a method for synchronizing a flywheel and the vehicle driveline are provided. The vehicle driveline includes a power source, a primary clutch drivingly engaged with the power source, a primary transmission drivingly engaged with the primary clutch, a secondary transmission drivingly engaged with one of a portion of the primary clutch and an input of the primary transmission, a controller in communication with the secondary transmission, and a flywheel drivingly engaged with the secondary transmission. The vehicle driveline facilitates a transfer of energy to and from the flywheel based on at least one of a state of charge of the flywheel, a power requirement of the vehicle driveline, and a state of operation of the power source. 1. A vehicle driveline , comprising:a power source;a primary clutch drivingly engaged with the power source;a drive member drivingly engaged with the primary clutch and a secondary clutch;a primary transmission drivingly engaged with the secondary clutch;a planetary gear set drivingly engaged with the drive member;a secondary transmission drivingly engaged with the planetary gear set;a controller in communication with the primary clutch, the secondary clutch, the primary transmission, the secondary transmission and the planetary gear set; anda flywheel drivingly engaged with the secondary transmission, wherein the secondary transmission facilitates a transfer of energy from the flywheel to the drive member through the planetary gear set, and the secondary transmission facilitates a transfer of energy from said drive member to the flywheel through the planetary gear set, the controller directing the transfer of energy to and from the flywheel based on at least one of a state of charge of the flywheel, a power requirement of the vehicle driveline, and a state of operation of the power source.2. The vehicle driveline according to claim 1 , wherein the primary transmission is one of an automatic transmission and a ...

HYBRID VEHICLE POWERTRAINS WITH FLYWHEEL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS

A hybrid vehicle powertrain with a flywheel-based short-term energy storage system (SESS), including control and design optimization for a hybrid electric vehicle with the flywheel as a third energy storage system. The powertrain comprises three different propulsion systems including: an internal combustion engine (ICE); an electric motor (EM) with battery; and a flywheel and continuously variable transmission (CVT) that comprise the SESS. 1. A hybrid vehicle powertrain apparatus , comprising:a short-term energy storage system (SESS) comprising a flywheel and continuously variable transmission (CVT);an internal combustion engine (ICE) coupled to the SESS;an electric motor (EM) coupled to the SESS; anda controller coupled to the SESS, ICE and EM;wherein the controller is configured for controlling said flywheel and CVT for interoperation with the ICE and EM; andwherein said controller is further configured for splitting power among one or more of the SESS, ICE and EM.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to control one or more of load leveling and power surges of one or more of the SESS claim 1 , ICE and EM to optimize vehicle operating efficiency.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to control one or more of said flywheel and CVT of said SESS to provide an energy buffer to level a peak load of a hybrid electric powertrain comprising the SESS claim 1 , ICE and EM.4. The apparatus of :wherein the SESS is coupled to a drive shaft of a power-split hybrid electric powertrain; andwherein the SESS is configured to store energy to power the powertrain.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the flywheel and CVT are coupled a driveshaft that is output from the EM.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein an input of the EM is coupled to an output shaft of the ICE.7. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein an input shaft of the flywheel is coupled to an output shaft of the ICE.8. The apparatus of claim 5 , ...

Power Capture During A Line Lock Event

A vehicle includes a powertrain configured to transfer energy to a tire and including both an engine and an electric machine. The vehicle also includes a controller configured to charge a traction battery with torque captured by the electric machine in excess of torque required to maintain the departure. The charging is in response to indication of departure from static friction between the tire and a surface during a line lock tire slip event powered by the engine. 1. A vehicle comprising:a powertrain configured to transfer energy to a tire and including both an engine and an electric machine; anda controller configured to, in response to indication of departure from static friction between the tire and a surface during a line lock tire slip event powered by the engine, charge a traction battery with torque captured by the electric machine in excess of torque required to maintain the departure.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the departure from static friction is based on an angular velocity of the tire.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the departure from static friction is further based on a rate of change of an angular velocity of the tire.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the energy is based on an angular velocity of the tire.5. The vehicle of claim 4 , wherein the controller is further configured to maintain an angular velocity of the tire above a threshold during the line lock tire slip event.6. A vehicle comprising:a powertrain configured to transfer energy to a tire and including an internal combustion engine; anda controller configured to, in response to indication of departure from static friction between the tire and a surface during a line lock tire slip event powered by the engine, store energy in excess of torque required to maintain the departure in an energy storage device.7. The vehicle of claim 6 , wherein the departure from static friction is based on a speed of the tire.8. The vehicle of claim 6 , wherein the departure from static friction ...

Clutched Flywheel Transmission

An energy storage and recovery system device for a vehicle, comprising a flywheel, a first and a second set of gears, and multiple wet multi-plate clutches, wherein one of each gear set is arranged coaxially along a clutch shaft with one of the clutches, and wherein the device is coupled to the vehicle transmission, such that actuation of a clutch redirected the torque path via the gears, thereby enabling multiple ratios and therefore multiple speeds.

TORQUE OR POWER MONITOR

An energy storage and transmission system (ESRS) () comprises a transmission () and an energy storage device such as a flywheel (). While energy is being transferred between the energy storage device () and an energy source/sink (), the transmission ratio of the transmission () will usually be changing constantly. In order to manage the torque applied by the energy transfer device () or the power transferred, a controller () responds to discrepancy between the torque or power supplied and the torque or power demanded. 1. A controller for managing an energy storage and recovery system comprising an energy storage flywheel and a transmission , capable of applying torque or transferring power between the flywheel and an energy source/sink , wherein the controller is arranged:to receive a first input representative of a torque or power demanded from the energy storage and recovery system, or to receive a first signal from which the controller calculates said first input;to receive a second signal, representative of motion, speed, or acceleration of the flywheel, from which the controller calculates a second input that is representative of a torque or power supplied by the energy storage and recovery system; andto manage torque applied by the energy storage and recovery system to the energy source/sink or to manage power transferred between the energy storage and recovery system and the energy source/sink in response to discrepancy between the torque or power demanded and the torque or power supplied.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. A controller according to claim 64 , wherein the controller is arranged:to pass the second signal, or a signal representative of the actual flywheel rotational speed obtained from the second signal, through a low-pass filter to create a filtered supply signal;to pass the signal representative of an estimate of a demanded flywheel rotational speed through a high pass filter to create a filtered demand signal;to combine or sum the filtered demand ...

Vacuum management system

The invention provides a flywheel system comprising a flywheel mounted for rotation within a chamber, a vacuum pump system and a valve for selectively closing a passage, wherein the chamber is coupled to an inlet of the vacuum pump system via the passage. The invention also provides a method of controlling the starting and stopping of the flywheel system.

SUPPLEMENTAL REGENERATIVE BRAKING SYSTEM

Some implementations can include a supplemental regenerative braking system comprising a power take-off section to receive mechanical energy, and an electric clutch to engage the power take-off section and transfer mechanical energy from the power take-off section to an output of the electric clutch. The system can also include a roller stop assembly coupled to the output of the electric clutch and constructed to transfer mechanical energy from the output of the electric clutch, and a generator coupled to the roller stop assembly. The system can further include a flywheel coupled to the generator. 1. A system comprising:a power take-off section to receive mechanical energy;an electric clutch to engage the power take-off section and transfer mechanical energy from the power take-off section to an output of the electric clutch;a roller stop assembly coupled to the output of the electric clutch and constructed to transfer mechanical energy from the output of the electric clutch;a generator coupled to the roller stop assembly; anda flywheel coupled to the generator.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the flywheel is a variable inertia flywheel.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the variable inertia flywheel contains a fire suppressant liquid.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a flexible containment curtain configured to enshroud the flywheel and provide a protective barrier between a vehicle and a top and side exterior of the flywheel.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein the variable inertia flywheel includes containment reinforcement members.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the variable inertia flywheel includes a top side and a bottom side claim 5 , wherein the bottom side is disposed above a battery of a vehicle claim 5 , and wherein the bottom side is formed of a material having a melting point that permits the bottom of the variable inertia flywheel to melt and release the fire suppressant liquid over the battery when the battery is on fire or heated to a ...

Dual-Mass Flywheel Concept For Internal Combustion Engines

Dual-mass flywheel concept for internal combustion engines, where the secondary flywheel ( 3 ) can be disconnected and reconnected as required, by means of a clutch ( 6 ). The concept is characterized in that it comprises a primary flywheel ( 2 ) fixedly mounted on the engine ( 1 ) crankshaft, a secondary flywheel ( 3 ) which is stored so that it can rotate freely, a clutch ( 6 ) connecting the secondary flywheel to the drive shaft ( 5 ) (input shaft on the gearbox ( 9 )), an elastic element ( 4 ) (springs) which connects the primary flywheel to the drive shaft.

VEHICLE VIBRATION REDUCING APPARATUS

A vehicle vibration reducing apparatus () includes: an inertial mass body (); a first engagement device () that is switched between a state where a running power source () engages with a damper () of a power transmission device () so as to enable power transmission and a state where the engagement is released; a second engagement device () that is switched between a state where the power transmission device () engages with the inertial mass body () so as to enable power transmission in a power transmission pass different from that of the first engagement device () and a state where the engagement is released; and a third engagement device () that is switched between a state where the running power source () engages with the inertial mass body () so as to enable power transmission in a power transmission path different from those of the first engagement device () and the second engagement device () and a state where the engagement is released. Accordingly, the vehicle vibration reducing apparatus () can achieve an effect of properly reducing vibration. 1. A vibration reducing apparatus for a vehicle , the vehicle having a running power source generating rotational power for causing the vehicle to run , a driving wheel , and a power transmission device transmitting the rotational power to the driving wheel via a damper from the running power source , the vibration reducing apparatus comprising:an inertial mass body that is connected to the running power source or the power transmission device;a first engagement device configured to switch between a state where the running power source engages with the damper of the power transmission device so as to enable power transmission between the running power source and the damper and a state where the engagement of the running power source and the damper is released;a second engagement device configured to switch between a state where the power transmission device engages with the inertial mass body so as to enable power ...

Variable Inertia Flywheel

A variable inertia flywheel having revolute joint assemblies, a roller guide, a first actuator and a second actuator. The revolute joint assemblies are in engagement with a primary mover and include a first member, a second member and a roller. The roller guide is disposed about the revolute joint assemblies. An inner surface of the roller guide is in contact with the rollers and defines cam profiles that cause the rollers to extend and contract, creating a torque disturbance opposed to a primary mover torque ripple. The first actuator is in engagement with the roller guide and moves the roller guide, changing the amplitude and/or the phase angle of the torque ripple. The second actuator is in engagement with the roller guide and rotates the roller guide, changing the phase angle of the torque ripple. 1. A variable inertia flywheel for a primary mover; the variable inertia flywheel comprising:a central shaft in driving engagement with the primary mover and a transmission defining a primary axis;a flywheel housing coupled to the primary mover and the transmission; a first member coupled to the central shaft,', 'a second member pivotally coupled to the first member, and', 'a roller rotatably coupled to the second member;, 'at least two revolute joint assemblies in driving engagement with the central shaft, each of the revolute joint assemblies comprisinga roller guide disposed about the revolute joint assemblies and the central shaft, the roller guide having a substantially hollow conical shape and a radially inner surface, wherein the radially inner surface defines at least two cam profiles and is in rolling contact with each of the rollers of the revolute joint assemblies;a first actuator in engagement with the roller guide; anda second actuator in engagement with the roller guide,wherein the second actuator is configured to apply a force to the roller guide to rotate the roller guide about the primary axis, andwherein the first actuator is configured to apply a ...

Kinetic Automobile

The “Kinetic Kar” will have a large high pressure chamber filled with hydraulic fluid pressured up to 20 ton for the initial motion of the car. The pressure harvested by means of pumps, pistons, valves, and electrical gadget will be too high for the high pressure chamber. It is estimated that the car will move from zero to 20 miles in a matter of 2 seconds and run at up to 150 miles per hour for a mile before pressure tank is depleted totally. It will only take 3-4 seconds for pressure reservoir to replenish. 1. An automobile comprising:a frame;a chassis;a plurality of spring-biased wheel supports connected to the frame;a wheel attached to each wheel support by a drive shaft;a flywheel fixed to the drive shaft or to the wheel so that it does not rotate relative to the wheel;a collapsible bellow located between the frame and the chassis and configured to receive the weight of the chassis to build pressure within the collapsible bellow;a plurality of tension elements connected at one end to the frame and at a second end to the chassis to pull the chassis toward the frame to build additional pressure within the collapsible bellow;a plurality of guide posts situated between the frame and the chassis to prevent lateral movement of the chassis relative to the frame;a plurality of electrically powered jacks situated between said frame and to said chassis to lift the chassis away from the frame to create suction within the collapsible bellow;a hydraulic drive motor situated adjacent at least one wheel and connected to said drive shaft; said hydraulic drive motor also attached to said collapsible bellow via hydraulic lines for providing hydraulic power to said hydraulic drive motor;an alternator having an alternator gear reversibly engage-able with said flywheel for providing kinetic power to said alternator; said alternator electrically connected to a battery for charging said battery;a braking hydraulic pump having a gear reversibly engage-able with said flywheel and ...

Hydraulic system with kinetic energy drive

FIELD: machine engineering. SUBSTANCE: hydraulic system comprises a hydraulic fluid, a hydraulic machine (142), a hydraulic circuit for supplying fluid to the hydraulic actuator (103A, 103B). Hydraulic machine (142) configured to receive hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic actuator (103A, 103B). The hydraulic system also comprises a memory (150) the kinetic energy - a flywheel coupled to said hydraulic machine (142). Hydraulic machine (142) capable of transferring energy from the hydraulic fluid derived from the hydraulic actuator (103A, 103B) in the flywheel. EFFECT: increase the efficiency of the hydraulic system. 22 cl, 14 dwg, 1 tbl РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 621 408 C2 (51) МПК F15B 21/14 (2006.01) E02F 9/22 (2006.01) F01N 9/00 (2006.01) B66F 9/22 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ФОРМУЛА (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ 2014128986, 21.12.2012 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 21.12.2012 (72) Автор(ы): КОТТИНГХЭМ Дэррил (GB) (73) Патентообладатель(и): ДжейСи Бэмфорд Экскавейторс Лтд (GB) Дата регистрации: (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 2011180287 A1, 28.07.2011. US Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 23.12.2011 GB 1122223.9; 23.12.2011 GB 1122221.3 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 10.02.2016 Бюл. № 4 (45) Опубликовано: 05.06.2017 Бюл. № 16 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 23.07.2014 (86) Заявка PCT: GB 2012/053251 (21.12.2012) 2 6 2 1 4 0 8 2007175209 A1, 02.08.2007. EP 1439310 A1, 21.07.2004. JP 2008138439 A, 19.06.2008. JP 2011127534 A, 30.06.2011. SU 1016449 A1, 07.05.1983. RU 2158220 C1, 27.10.2000. R U 05.06.2017 2 6 2 1 4 0 8 R U WO 2013/093511 (27.06.2013) C 2 C 2 (87) Публикация заявки PCT: Адрес для переписки: 197101, Санкт-Петербург, а/я 128, "АРСПАТЕНТ", М.В. Хмара (54) ГИДРАВЛИЧЕСКАЯ СИСТЕМА С НАКОПИТЕЛЕМ КИНЕТИЧЕСКОЙ ЭНЕРГИИ (57) Формула изобретения 1. Гидравлическая система, содержащая ...

Система для накопления энергии

Изобретение относится к системе для накопления энергии, которая предназначена для привода транспортного средства. Накопитель энергии имеет статор с двумя обмотками и по меньшей мере один ротор с устройством, создающим магнитный поток. Ротор соединен с маховиком, предназначенным для накопления энергии. Две обмотки статора рассчитаны, соответственно, одна на высокое, а другая - на низкое напряжение. Накопитель энергии выполнен с возможностью передачи энергии к электрическому блоку и от него, а также для накопления в маховике энергии, передаваемой от электрического блока.Технический результат заключается в повышении КПД, обеспечении быстродействия и надежности. 2 н. и 15 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил. ÐÎÑÑÈÉÑÊÀß ÔÅÄÅÐÀÖÈß RU (19) (11) 2 335 080 (13) C2 (51) ÌÏÊ H02K 37/00 (2006.01) B60L 11/12 (2006.01) ÔÅÄÅÐÀËÜÍÀß ÑËÓÆÁÀ ÏÎ ÈÍÒÅËËÅÊÒÓÀËÜÍÎÉ ÑÎÁÑÒÂÅÍÍÎÑÒÈ, ÏÀÒÅÍÒÀÌ È ÒÎÂÀÐÍÛÌ ÇÍÀÊÀÌ (12) ÎÏÈÑÀÍÈÅ ÈÇÎÁÐÅÒÅÍÈß Ê ÏÀÒÅÍÒÓ (21), (22) Çà âêà: 2005118992/11, 17.11.2003 (72) Àâòîð(û): ËÅÉ¨Í Ìàòñ (SE), ÁÅÐÍÕÎÔÔ Õàíñ (SE), ÁÎËÓÍÄ Áü¸ðí (SE) (24) Äàòà íà÷àëà îòñ÷åòà ñðîêà äåéñòâè ïàòåíòà: 17.11.2003 (73) Ïàòåíòîîáëàäàòåëü(è): ÓÏÑÀËÀ ÏÀÓÝÐ ÌÅÍÅÄÆÌÅÍÒ ÊÎÍÑÀËÒÀÍÒÑ ÀÁ (SE) (43) Äàòà ïóáëèêàöèè çà âêè: 27.05.2006 R U (30) Êîíâåíöèîííûé ïðèîðèòåò: 18.11.2002 SE 0203434-6 (45) Îïóáëèêîâàíî: 27.09.2008 Áþë. ¹ 27 2 3 3 5 0 8 0 (56) Ñïèñîê äîêóìåíòîâ, öèòèðîâàííûõ â îò÷åòå î ïîèñêå: SU 1364508 À1, 07.01.1988. US 5721461, 24.02.1998. DE 2654686 À1, 08.06.1977. (85) Äàòà ïåðåâîäà çà âêè PCT íà íàöèîíàëüíóþ ôàçó: 20.06.2005 2 3 3 5 0 8 0 R U (87) Ïóáëèêàöè PCT: WO 2004/045884 (03.06.2004) C 2 C 2 (86) Çà âêà PCT: SE 03/01780 (17.11.2003) Àäðåñ äë ïåðåïèñêè: 191036, Ñàíêò-Ïåòåðáóðã, à/ 24, "ÍÅÂÈÍÏÀÒ", ïàò.ïîâ. À.Â.Ïîëèêàðïîâó (54) ÑÈÑÒÅÌÀ ÄËß ÍÀÊÎÏËÅÍÈß ÝÍÅÐÃÈÈ (57) Ðåôåðàò: Èçîáðåòåíèå îòíîñèòñ ê ñèñòåìå äë íàêîïëåíè ýíåðãèè, êîòîðà ïðåäíàçíà÷åíà äë ïðèâîäà òðàíñïîðòíîãî ñðåäñòâà. Íàêîïèòåëü ýíåðãèè èìååò ñòàòîð ñ äâóì îáìîòêàìè è ïî ìåíüøåé ìåðå îäèí ðîòîð ñ óñòðîéñòâîì, ñîçäàþùèì ìàãíèòíûé ïîòîê. Ðîòîð ...

Flywheel hybrid system

FIELD: machine building. SUBSTANCE: kinetic energy return system for secondary system with belt drive comprising device for kinetic energy accumulation, drive with drive output, transmission connected with drive output, having gearing ratio, secondary system with belt drive, connected to the transmission via the first coupling, device for kinetic energy accumulation connected with secondary system with belt drive of the transmission via the second coupling, and device of kinetic energy accumulation and transmission connected via the first coupling and via the second coupling. EFFECT: increased efficiency. 10 cl, 10 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 560 233 C1 (51) МПК F02B 67/06 (2006.01) B60K 25/00 (2006.01) B60K 6/10 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2014117211/06, 28.08.2012 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 28.08.2012 (72) Автор(ы): СЕРХ Александр (US), АЛИ Имтиаз (US) (73) Патентообладатель(и): ДЗЕ ГЕЙТС КОРПОРЕЙШН (US) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: R U 29.09.2011 US 13/248,277 (45) Опубликовано: 20.08.2015 Бюл. № 23 2 5 6 0 2 3 3 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2335080 C2 27.09.2008. RU 2261385 C1 27.09.2005 . US 0003882950 A1 13.05.1975 . EP 159445 A 30.10.1985 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 29.04.2014 (86) Заявка PCT: US 2012/052696 (28.08.2012) (87) Публикация заявки PCT: 2 5 6 0 2 3 3 R U C 1 C 1 WO 2013/048655 (04.04.2013) Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б. Спасская, 25, строение 3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры" (54) МАХОВИКОВАЯ ГИБРИДНАЯ СИСТЕМА (57) Реферат: Система возврата кинетической энергии для вспомогательной системы с ременным приводом, содержащая устройство накопления кинетической энергии, приводное устройство, имеющее выход привода, соединенную с выходом привода трансмиссию, имеющую передаточное отношение, вспомогательную систему с ременным ...

Automotive hybrid power plant (versions)

FIELD: transport. SUBSTANCE: set of inventions relates to automotive industry and may be used in power plants for hybrid power plants. In compliance with first second versions, hybrid power plant comprises self-contained power source, flywheel power storage with mechanical p.t.o.-system, and super variator. The latter features twofold power flow separation and comprises two inverter motors. Said inverter motors are engaged via differential unit. The latter comprises three differential mechanisms with input and outputs shafts of aforesaid variator. Self-contained power source represents a storage battery. Inverter motors may be alternatively interconnected via converters and connected to storage battery. In compliance with second version, hybrid power plant comprises, additionally, second self-contained power source built around thermal engine. Shaft of the latter may be engaged with variator input shaft. EFFECT: efficient power transfer to vehicle propulsor drive. 6 cl, 2 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2 464 182 (13) C2 (51) МПК B60K 6/445 (2007.10) B60K 17/08 (2006.01) F16H 37/08 (2006.01) F16H 15/50 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2011103468/11, 01.02.2011 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 01.02.2011 (72) Автор(ы): Давыдов Виталий Владимирович (RU), Гулиа Нурбей Владимирович (RU) (45) Опубликовано: 20.10.2012 Бюл. № 29 2 4 6 4 1 8 2 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: Гулиа Н.В. Удивительная механика. - М.: ЭНАС, 2006. с.163. WO 03083327 A1, 09.10.2003. US 5558588 A, 24.09.1996. RU 2008139533 A1, 20.04.2010. 2 4 6 4 1 8 2 R U (54) ГИБРИДНЫЙ СИЛОВОЙ АГРЕГАТ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (ВАРИАНТЫ) (57) Реферат: Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения и может быть использована в качестве силового агрегата для гибридных транспортных средств. Гибридный силовой агрегат по первому и второму вариантам содержит автономный ...

Vehicle

Method of recuperation of kinetic energy and vehicle with recuperator (design versions)

FIELD: automobile transport. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to any electric vehicles (car, trolleybus, street car, electric train, etc) operating with frequent accelerations and braking, Recuperation of kinetic energy is performed by conversion of vehicle braking kinetic energy, for instance car with electric transmission, into electric energy which is subsequently accumulated in hydraulic motor recuperator providing conversion of kinetic energy of rotation of high-speed rotor of hydraulic motor into electric energy and vice versa. Recuperation of kinetic energy by hydraulic motor is carried out in three steps. At first step high speed rotor of hydraulic motor is set into rotation by external electric source to obtain reference speed with stabilization of reference speed of high-speed rotor, and at second step of recuperation car braking kinetic energy is converted into kinetic energy of high-speed rotor of hydraulic motor owing to the fact that high- speed rotor is additionally brought to rotation at working speed exceeding reference speed by source of power obtained at car braking. At third step hydraulic motor recuperator is changed over for operation as generator and its energy is converted into electric energy and is directed to provide acceleration of car simultaneously reducing speed of high-speed rotor and its kinetic energy to reference speed and directing liberated energy to provide acceleration of car. According to first version, realization of proposed method of energy recuperation is carried out on car furnished with internal combustion engine with electric generator and electric transmission with motors-in-wheels which is furnished additionally with two-rotor hydraulic motor asynchronous energy recuperator. Second version of vehicle with energy recuperator is implemented on trolleybus including contact system, and traction electric motor with electric transmission. Trolleybus is furnished additionally with two-rotor asynchronous hydraulic motor energy ...

Flywheel assisted electro-mechanical drive system

A vehicle propulsion system combines an electric motor-generator and battery with a flywheel as regenerative power sources. A planetary differential gear train couples together the shafts from the flywheel and the motor-generator. A controller connected between the battery and the motor-generator serves to maintain the current level to or from the battery with a range which develops optimum efficiency of battery energy utilization while causing the flywheel to absorb the relatively large peaks in battery power requirements. In one embodiment, the controller is made up of a transistorized chopper, a free-wheeling diode, a regenerative diode, a current sensor, and a switch to change the controller between the motor and generator modes of operation. The motor-generator is a separately excited, DC machine.

Dual-input infinite-speed integral motor and transmission device

A combination electric motor and transmission unit device has two inputs and a rotational mechanical output, at least one of the inputs being of electrical power, to a corresponding integral combination of an electric motor means with a transmission means. The directions of rotation and the rotational speeds of the two inputs can be controlled to provide the mechanical output at any desired rotational speed with peak power output, depending on the controls, thus providing an ideal infinite speed device. The device employs a novel arrangement of a differential unit or a planetary gear unit. The combined motor and transmission device is lightweight, requires a small number of moving parts, and is useful in vehicles powered by electricity, including for regenerative braking. Another embodiment of the drive device is useful for a flywheel for peak power supplementation and also regeneration.

System for storage of power and vehicle provided with the same

본 발명은 운송 수단의 구동 시스템으로 그리고 그로부터 동력을 전달하기 위한 동력 저장 시스템에 관한 것이다. 두 개의 권선부가 구비된 하나의 고정자와, 자속 발생 장치가 구비된 적어도 하나의 회전자를 갖는 동력 저장부가 포함된다. 회전자는 에너지의 저장을 위한 플라이휠에 결합된다. 고정자의 두 개의 권선부가 고전압과 저전압을 위해 각각 배치된다. 동력 저장부는 플라이휠의 전기 장치로부터 전달된 에너지를 전기 장치에 저장하고, 동력을 전기장치로 그리고 그로부터 전달하도록 구성된다. The present invention relates to a power storage system for transmitting power to and from a drive system of a vehicle. A power storage having a stator with two windings and at least one rotor with a flux generator is included. The rotor is coupled to a flywheel for the storage of energy. Two windings of the stator are placed for high and low voltages respectively. The power storage is configured to store energy transferred from the electrical device of the flywheel in the electrical device and to transmit power to and from the electrical device.

Superconducting magnetic bearing of modular construction

The bearing has a permanent magnet (6) on a rotor (1) and a superconducting ring (4) coaxial to the rotor axis and mounted on a stator. A vacuum chamber (2) contg. a cryostat (3) is mounted on the stator. The superconducting ring on the cryostat is embedded with one end free and both outer surfaces and the other end in thermal contact with the cryostat The region of the vacuum chamber cover (7) between the permanent magnet ring and superconducting ring is thin walled. The width of an air gap (8) formed between the cover and the free end of the superconducting ring is correctable by elastic deformation of thin-walled region by a control ring (17) on an inner tube. The correction can be fixed by a fixing flange (18) on the vacuum chamber base. The cryostat is held in place by fixings (9-12) distributed evenly about the rotor axis outside the thick-walled region of the cover.

Flywheel energy storing device and transportation vehicle adopting same

一种飞轮储能器及采用其的交通工具。该飞轮储能器包括：飞轮，用于储存动能；可分离传动装置，用于在需要时将所述飞轮与外界连接，从而能够实现在外界的动力装置运转时给所述飞轮加速储存能量，而在外界的动力装置不运转时使用所述飞轮向外输出动力。本发明在交通拥堵时关闭发动机用飞轮储能器驱动汽车行驶，可避免发动机反复启动及原地怠速造成的能量浪费以及发动机磨损和废气超标排放。

Energy management system for hybrid electric vehicles

본 발명의 혼성차량용 에너지 제어부는 혼성차량의 에너지량이 원하는 크기로 확실히 유지할 수 있는 에너지 저장부에 저장된 에너지를 제어할 수 있다. 혼성차량의 에너지량은: (i) 혼성차량의 기계적 운동에너지; (ii) 혼성차량의 기계적 위치에너지; 및 (iii) 에너지 저장부의 위치에너지, 중 적어도 하나의 함수이다. The energy control unit for the hybrid vehicle of the present invention may control the energy stored in the energy storage unit which can reliably maintain the amount of energy of the hybrid vehicle at a desired size. The amount of energy of the hybrid vehicle is: (i) the mechanical kinetic energy of the hybrid vehicle; (ii) mechanical potential energy of the hybrid vehicle; And (iii) the potential energy of the energy store. 혼성차량, 에너지 제어부, 에너지 관리 Hybrid Vehicles, Energy Control Units, Energy Management

Gearbox-integrated electric machine for motor vehicle internal combustion engines and its control

Electrically variable hybrid transmission and powertrain

Provided for a vehicle is an electrically variable hybrid transmission and powertrain utilizing a flywheel for energy storage. The flywheel is connected to an output shaft of the transmission and a first electric power unit through two planetary gear sets. Also provided is a second electrical power unit selectively coupled to an input shaft of the transmission and continuously coupled to an output shaft of a mechanical power source. The transmission, first and second electrical power units, flywheel, and mechanical power source cooperate to provide a continuously variable rotational speed to a final drive to propel the hybrid powertrain equipped vehicle.

Drive arrangement with energy storage, in particular for road vehicles

Electric drive for mains-powered vehicles, in particular for omnibuses on catenary lines with short interruptions

HYBRID DRIVE

Electric vehicle using the vehicle's kinetic and mechanical power to regenerate it's energy storage device

An electric vehicle with combustible fuel capability having an electrocombustible drive engine. A first and second storage battery having a D.C. voltage capacity can be spread to a chopper which provides the input voltage to the electro portion of the engine. A controller accessible to the operator of the vehicle determines the quantity of voltage. A 1st clutch is designed so it can connect or disconnect a 1st flywheel to the motorshaft, connect or disconnect a 1st generator to the motorshaft if its not operated off the first flywheel, and connect or disconnect the 1st generator to the 1st flywheel if it is desired to operate the 1st generator off the 1st flywheel when the flywheel is not connected to the motor shaft and is operating off its stored kinetic and mechanical power. A second generator would be operated from a fan which would be a velocity dependent part of the vehicle. A 3rd generator would operate similar to the 1st generator except it would be connected to the velocity dependent rear axle of the vehicle. A 4th and 5th generator would be operated off individual kinetic, mechanical storage devices that have stored power by means of rubberbands or springs. A 1st and 2nd torque release devices can disconnect the 1st and 2nd kinetic, mechanical storage devices from the 1st and 2nd flywheel or a velocity dependent portion of the vehicle.

Dual engine hybrid vehicle drive system

本发明公开一种车辆混合动力驱动系统，其提供转矩到轮轴。该驱动系统包括第一发动机和传动装置，传动装置连接第一发动机到轮轴。该驱动系统还包括第二发动机、由第二发动机驱动的飞轮、由飞轮驱动的发电机、连接在发电机和马达控制器之间的发电机控制器、和连接到马达控制器的电动马达。变速箱连接在电动马达和轮轴之间。车辆驱动系统还可以包括由第一发动机驱动的另一个飞轮，传动装置由第二飞轮驱动。

WORK MACHINE HYBRID POWER UNIT

A hybrid power unit of a work machine includes an engine and an energy storage device. The engine includes a crankshaft for driving a load and the crankshaft is attached to an energy storage device via a clutch. The energy storage device can be charged by the engine to store energy, that may be used to provide, when required, a boost to engine performance. The clutch may engage/disengage the energy storage device from the engine and/or control a clutch pressure. The clutch protects the crankshaft from shock loading and can slip to prevent over-torqueing of the crankshaft.

DEVICE FOR RECYCLING ENERGY IN MACHINE SYSTEMS

DRIVE ASSEMBLY WITH FLYWHEEL ACCUMULATOR

GAS TURBINE ENGINE FOR VEHICLES

Internal combustion engine, in particular an exhaust gas-charged piston internal combustion engine, with an acceleration device

VEHICLE HYBRID POWER UNIT (OPTIONS)

1. Гибридный силовой агрегат транспортного средства, включающий, как минимум, один автономный источник энергии и маховичный накопитель энергии с механической системой отбора мощности, а также многодиапазонную бесступенчатую трансмиссию с разделением потока мощности (супервариатор), входной вал которого выполнен с возможностью периодического кинематического соединения с системой отбора мощности маховичного накопителя, отличающийся тем, что супервариатор выполнен, как минимум, на одном из диапазонов его работы с двукратным разделением потока мощности и включает две обратимые электромашины, пропускающие через себя часть полной мощности, проходящей через супервариатор, механически соединенные дифференциальным приводом, включающим, как минимум, два дифференциальных механизма, с входным и выходным валами супервариатора, а автономный источник энергии выполнен в виде накопителя электроэнергии любого типа, причем обратимые электромашины выполнены с возможностью периодического электрического соединения через преобразователи как одна с другой, так и с накопителем электроэнергии. ! 2. Гибридный силовой агрегат по п.1, отличающийся тем, что номинальное напряжение накопителя электрической энергии ниже номинального напряжения электромашин, а соединение электромашин с накопителем электроэнергии выполнено посредством автономных инверторов напряжения и двунаправленного конвертора уровня напряжения. ! 3. Гибридный силовой агрегат по п.1, отличающийся тем, что номинальное напряжение накопителя электрической энергии соответствует номинальному напряжению электромашин, а соединение электромашин с накопителе РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2011 103 468 (13) A (51) МПК B60K 17/08 (2006.01) F16H 37/08 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (71) Заявитель(и): Закрытое акционерное общество "Комбарко" (RU) (21)(22) Заявка: 2011103468/11, 01.02.2011 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 01.02.2011 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 10.08.2012 Бюл. ...

Transmission system of power

Fly wheel combination structure of gear train engine

본 발명은 리어 기어 트레인 엔진의 플라이휠 결합구조에 관한 것으로서, The present invention relates to a flywheel coupling structure of a rear gear train engine, 종래에는 플라이휠이 크랭크축에 직접 휠볼트로서 결합되어있으므로, 휠볼트의 장착갯수 및 장착직경을 증대시키기 위해서는 크랭크축의 직경을 크게 설정해야만 하고, 이와같이 크랭크축의 직경이 커지면 크랭크기어와 트레인기어의 크기 또한 커지면서 차량에의 장착특성이 나빠지고 있으며, 플라이휠의 축력강화를 위해 결합되는 휠볼트의 갯수를 증대시키면, 너무 많은 수의 휠볼트가 결합됨에 따라 정비성이 나빠질뿐만 아니라 기존의 플라이휠 결합구조에서는 크랭크축의 크기가 한정되어있기 때문에 휠볼트의 갯수를 늘리기도 어려운 문제점이 있었다. Conventionally, since the flywheel is directly coupled to the crankshaft as a wheel bolt, the diameter of the crankshaft must be set large in order to increase the number of wheel bolts to be mounted and the mounting diameter. As the diameter of the crankshaft increases, the size of the crank gear and the train gear is also increased. As it grows, the mounting characteristics on the vehicle are deteriorating, and if the number of wheel bolts to be combined to enhance the axial force of the flywheel is increased, not only the number of wheel bolts is combined, but also the serviceability is deteriorated, and the crank in the conventional flywheel coupling structure Since the size of the shaft is limited, it was difficult to increase the number of wheel bolts. 따라서, 상기 문제점을 해결하기 위한 본 발명은 플라이휠을 크랭크축에 결합할때 면적이 넓은 결합면을 갖는 아답터를 크랭크축에 결합한 상태에서 크랭크축의 결합면에 플라이휠을 볼트로서 결합하므로서, 볼트의 결합반경을 넓힐 수 있게되어 플라이휠의 결합력이 향상되고, 엔진에서 공급되는 회전력을 부하측으로 전달하기위한 충분한 토크를 확보할 수 있도록 한 리어 기어 트레인 엔진의 플라이휠 결합구조에 관한 것이다. Therefore, the present invention for solving the above problems when the flywheel is coupled to the crankshaft, the coupling radius of the bolt by coupling the flywheel to the coupling surface of the crankshaft in the state in which the adapter having a wide coupling surface to the crankshaft It relates to the flywheel coupling structure of the rear gear train engine to be able to widen to improve the coupling force of the flywheel, and to secure sufficient torque for transmitting the rotational force supplied from the engine to the load side.

Flywheel energy storage system

A flywheel energy storage system for a vehicle, comprising a first shaft, a second shaft operatively coupled to the first shaft and to the vehicle's drivetrain, a flywheel operatively coupled to the first shaft, and a motor operatively coupled to the first shaft and electrically coupled to a power source, the motor being adapted to receive energy from the vehicle's electrical system and the flywheel energy storage system being adapted to transfer energy to the vehicle's drive system.

Powertrain and method for a kinetic hybrid vehicle

A kinetic hybrid device and method for a vehicle may include a planetary gear system configured as a continuously variable transmission comprised of three or four ports. The kinetic hybrid device and method may include a flywheel connected to a first port of the system, a final drive connected to a second port of the system, and the variator for the flywheel connected to a third or fourth port of the system. The prime mover and/or other power sources may share a port with the flywheel, but do not share a port with the final drive.

Combination power unit for vehicle

Regenerative transmission

1348797 Motor vehicle transmissions SUNDSTRAND CORP 23 July 1971 [19 Aug 1970] 34819/71 Heading B7H [Also in Division F2] A regenerative transmission includes split parallel power paths, one (16) being mechanical and the other (36, 43) having an infinitely variable hydrostatic transmission with the power paths being combined by a differential 23 at the transmission output constructed to produce a zero output when the hydrostatic drive rotates the differential elements in a subtracting or negative direction at a predetermined speed. The transmission input shaft 12, adapted to be driven by a suitable prime mover, e.g. a gas turbine, and the output shaft 14 are connected through a summing differential 26 to drive a flywheel 25 that stores energy under static conditions and regenerates energy by (a) providing assist torque to the output shaft 14 during acceleration, and (b) absorbing energy normally delivered at the output shaft 14 during acceleration to assist in transmission braking.

Auxiliary drive assembly for accelerating a vehicle

An auxiliary drive assembly for use with a vehicle having a drive shaft and a driven shaft. The auxiliary drive assembly includes a flywheel as a source of energy. First and second hydraulic pump/motor units are hydraulically coupled to each other. Summation gearing is provided having a first input connected to the flywheel and to the first motor/pump unit, a second input connected to the second motor/pump unit, and an output from which power can be released. The summation gearing output can be connected to the drive shaft, by means of a releasable coupling, for driving the drive shaft or charging the flywheel. The second motor/pump unit has a brake so that the flywheel can be charged very rapidly by the drive shaft. The drive shaft and driven shaft can be separated to further increase the speed of charging the flywheel.

HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION WITH INTEGRATED BRAKE ENERGY RECOVERY

Vehicle hybrid drive

FIELD: transport. ^ SUBSTANCE: proposed drive comprises mechanical power source-accumulator, planetary train and two reversible electric machines connected, via control system, with electric power source-accumulator. Planetary train pinion frame is linked with mechanical power source-accumulator shaft. Electric machine drive wheels have two rotary parts, one being coupled with planetary train sun gear, another being coupled with planetary train ring gear. Proposed drive incorporates two controlled couplings to allow coupling reversible machine rotary parts and planetary train pinion frame with drive fixed element. ^ EFFECT: higher torque, increased efficiency. ^ 2 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2 384 423 (13) C2 (51) МПК B60K 6/00 (2007.10) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2008109427/11, 11.03.2008 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 11.03.2008 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 20.09.2009 (72) Автор(ы): Цыганов Олег Анатольевич (RU) (73) Патентообладатель(и): Цыганов Олег Анатольевич (RU) R U (45) Опубликовано: 20.03.2010 Бюл. № 8 Адрес для переписки: 634041, г.Томск, ул. Тверская, 75, кв.38, О.А.Цыганову двумя имеющими возможность вращения частями, одна из которых соединена с солнечной шестерней планетарного механизма, а вторая - с его кольцевой шестерней. Для повышения КПД привода он снабжен двумя управляемыми муфтами, позволяющими соединять между собой вращающиеся части обратимой электрической машины, а также соединять водило планетарного механизма с неподвижным элементом привода. 2 ил. R U 2 3 8 4 4 2 3 (57) Реферат: Гибридный привод колес транспортного средства содержит источник-накопитель механической энергии, планетарный механизм и две связанных через систему управления с источником-накопителем электроэнергии обратимые электромашины. Водило планетарного механизма связано с валом источника-накопителя механической энергии. Для повышения ...

Power loss preventer for car engine - has flywheel storing energy in springs during braking

Springs (6) extend between the faces (7, 8) of respective parts (1, 5) fixed to the engine shaft and a flywheel (4). A free ratchet wheel assembly (9) ensures the part (5) turns only in one direction. A brake piston (10) directly brakes the engine. The flywheel turns freely during braking and uses the kinetic energy to increase the spring tension, the stored spring energy being used to start the stopped engine after braking. A free wheel assembly may be used to prevent the part (5) from turning on the engine shaft in the opposite sense to shaft rotation, with the part (5) being braked against an outer part.

PROPULSION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES CONTAINING AN ELECTRO-MECHANICAL DIVIDED TRANSMISSION TRACK

Installation de propulsion pour véhicules comportant une voie de transmission divisée comprenant un trajet mécanique et un trajet électrique. Installation de propulsion dans laquelle l'un des trajets comprend un train de transmission mécanique s'étendant entre un volant, faisant fonction de source d'énergie, et les roues motrices du véhicule. L'autre trajet comprend un train de transmission électro-mécanique qui partage la partie mécanique avec le train de transmission mécanique du fait qu'ils utilisent un engrenage différentiel commun pour diviser ou combiner l'énergie transmise du volant ou vers celui-ci. L'installation peut comporter une batterie d'accumulateurs. Application à des véhicules à faible consommation d'énergie n'émettant pas de produits nuisibles. Propulsion installation for vehicles comprising a divided transmission path comprising a mechanical path and an electrical path. Propulsion installation in which one of the paths comprises a mechanical transmission train extending between a flywheel, acting as an energy source, and the driving wheels of the vehicle. The other path includes an electro-mechanical drive train which shares the mechanical part with the mechanical drive train because they use a common differential gear to split or combine the energy transmitted from or to the flywheel. The installation may include an accumulator battery. Application to vehicles with low energy consumption that do not emit harmful products.

MECHANICAL POWER AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM

Patent FR2104548A5

Propulsion system for vehicle - motor drives flywheel in contact with friction roller driving axle and wheels

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE COEFFICIENT TRANSMISSION DEVICE IN A HYBRID TRACTION CHAIN OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

TRANSMISSION FOR SERIES-PARALLEL HYBRID VEHICLES WITH INERTIAL STORAGE OF KINETIC ENERGY AND PULSED OPERATION OF THE LOW SPEED THERMAL MOTOR OF THE VEHICLE

Patent FR2481207B1

Patent FR2375465B1

HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION WITH INTEGRATED BRAKE ENERGY RECOVERY

TRANSMISSION HYDROSTATIQUE A RECUPERATION D'ENERGIE A FREINAGE INTEGRE COMPORTANT SUR CHAQUE ROUE MOTRICE UN MOTEUR HYDRAULIQUE4 RELIE A UNE POMPE HYDRAULIQUE3 ALIMENTEE PAR UNE POMPE DE GAVAGE2, LADITE TRANSMISSION COMPRENANT DES MOYENS DE FREINAGE ADDITIONNEL FAISANT OFFICE ET REMPLACANT LES MOYENS CONNUS DE FREINAGE, QUI SE COMBINENT AVEC DES MOYENS DE CHANGEMENT DE SENS DE MARCHE, LESDITS MOYENS DE FREINAGE ADDITIONNEL ETANT PILOTES PAR DES MOYENS DE COMMANDE. APPLICATION PRINCIPALE: TRANSMISSION POUR VEHICULE. HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION WITH ENERGY RECOVERY WITH INTEGRATED BRAKING INCLUDING ON EACH DRIVE WHEEL A HYDRAULIC MOTOR4 CONNECTED TO A HYDRAULIC PUMP3 SUPPLIED BY A BOOSTER PUMP2, THE TRANSMISSION INCLUDING BRAKING MEANS AND THE ADDITIONAL BRAKE MEANS AND REPLACING THE SELECTION COMBINE WITH MEANS OF CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL, THE SAID ADDITIONAL BRAKING MEANS BEING PILOT BY CONTROL MEANS. MAIN APPLICATION: VEHICLE TRANSMISSION.

CLUTCH DEVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

METHOD AND EQUIPMENT FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE WITH AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

PROCEDE ET EQUIPEMENT D'EXPLOITATION D'UN VEHICULE DONT LE MOTEUR EST EQUIPE D'UN VOLANT COMPENSANT LA ROTATION ET DEBRAYABLE. AUX REGIMES OU LE MOTEUR N'ENTRAINE PAS LE VEHICULE MOBILE, LA TRANSMISSION EST INTERROMPUE ENTRE LES ROUES MOTRICES 13, 14 ET LE MOTEUR 2 QUI, ACCOUPLE AU VOLANT 3, TOURNE A UNE VITESSE MINIMALE. PENDANT LES BREFS ARRETS, CETTE TRANSMISSION EST EGALEMENT INTERROMPUE, MAIS LE VOLANT 3 EST DEBRAYE ET LE MOTEUR 2 ESTARRETE; LE VOLANT 3 CONTINUE A TOURNER, PUIS EST DE NOUVEAU EMBRAYE POUR DEMARRER LE MOTEUR 2, LA TRANSMISSION ETANT INTERROMPUE ENTRE LES ROUES MOTRICES 13, 14 ET LEDIT MOTEUR. PROCEDURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE WHOSE ENGINE IS EQUIPPED WITH A FLYWHEEL COMPENSATING FOR ROTATION AND WITHOUT CLUTCH. AT THE SPEEDS WHERE THE ENGINE IS NOT DRIVING THE MOBILE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION IS INTERRUPTED BETWEEN THE DRIVE WHEELS 13, 14 AND THE ENGINE 2 WHICH, COUPLED TO THE FLYWHEEL 3, TURNS AT MINIMUM SPEED. DURING SHORT STOPPING, THIS TRANSMISSION IS ALSO INTERRUPTED, BUT FLYWHEEL 3 IS DISENGAGED AND ENGINE 2 IS STOPPED; FLYWHEEL 3 CONTINUES TO TURN, THEN IS CLUTCHED AGAIN TO START ENGINE 2, THE TRANSMISSION BEING INTERRUPTED BETWEEN DRIVE WHEELS 13, 14 AND THE ENGINE.

ELECTROMECHANICAL POWER AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM

Kinetic energy accumulator for e.g. recovering deceleration energy, in continuously variable and energy storage device of car, has lateral surface comprising conformations for setting rotation of gas in same direction as that of wheel

The accumulator has a momentum wheel (8) mounted in rotation around a vertical axis and axially moved relative to a frame. A lower pressure chamber and an upper pressure chamber communicate by a gap formed between a peripheral face of the wheel and an inner lateral surface integral with a frame. A set of gas movement generators allows movement of gas of the lower chamber toward the upper chamber through the gap. The inner lateral surface is connected to the frame and in contact with gas, and comprises conformations for setting rotation of gas in a direction as that of the wheel. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a continuously variable and energy storage transmission device (2) a powertrain.

Hybrid flywheel/compressed-fluid propulsion system for nonstationary applications

HYBRID FLYWHEEL/COMPRESSED-FLUID PROPULSION SYSTEM FOR NONSTATIONARY APPLICATIONS Abstract of the Disclosure The adaption of a compressed-fluid such as compressed-air) powered turbine in conjunction with the use of a flywheel as a hybrid propulsion system for nonstationary applications, such as vehicle drive, is shown and its practicality demonstrated. This propulsion system requires a nonpolluting fluid, such as air, and a source of mechanical or electrical energy to compress said fluid and energize said flywheel, both of which act as energy storage media. An expander/compressor unit, such as a turbine, is used for converting the stored energy of said compressed-fluid into shaft power by expanding said fluid, and recovering the braking energy during vehicle deceleration by compressing and storing the atmospheric air (if air is used). Said flywheel is used not only for providing peak powers necessary for vehicle acceleration but also for recovering the braking energy during vehicle deceleration and refilling said compressed-fluid in an emergency. The propulsion system can use the unlimited supply of air as the primary energy-storage medium and said flywheel as the secondary energy-storage medium. The propulsion system is not only regenerative but also quick-recharging; it, therefore, has high energy-efficiencies and broad applications.

Vehicle with flywheel for storing kinetic energy - has energy source for driving vehicle carried by flywheel to provide inertial mass

A vehicle has an inertial flywheel for storing kinetic energy, the flywheel accommodating a source of combustion or electrical energy for supplying driving power to the car. The flywheel comprises electrical accumulators, and its kinetic energy is used to drive an alternator or dynamo supplying the electric drive motor of the car direct or via the accumulators. The flywheel is mechanically linked to the car wheels by a continuously variable speed device in the form of an expanding pulley gearing which is selectively controlled to provide acceleration or braking of the car. The gearing is coupled to the car wheel and the flywheel by way of electric clutches.

AUTOMOTIVE DRIVE DEVICE

Automatic system for producing and managing drive energy for any type of land vehicle

This is an automatic system for producing and managing drive energy for any type of land vehicle. The present invention can be substituted for the drive assembly on any wheeled vehicle. This system aims for minimum energy consumption and consequently for reduced pollution. It consists of an acceleration module 1, a deceleration module 5, a mechanical governor module 9 coordinating the two preceding modules, an electrical governor module 13 regulating the mechanical governor module 9 and an external governor module 17 regulating the electrical governor module 13. This cybernetic assembly consists of various energy reserves in the form of kinetic flywheels 2, 6, 10, electric batteries 14 and fuel tanks 20. The energy flows entering or leaving these reserves are established by various energy transmitters: speed variers 3, 7, 11, 12, electric motor 15 and electric generator 16, and other energy converters 18, 19. The general operation is conditioned by the structure of the system itself and by the nominal values assigned to the levels of the energy reserves 2, 6, 10, 14, 20.

Continuous variation transmission device for use in drive train for motor vehicle e.g. terrestrial motor vehicle, has variable speed drive regulating speed ratio between rotary control unit and rotary input and output units

The device (4) has a differential mechanism (6) connecting a rotary input unit (9), a rotary output unit (11) and a rotary control unit (13). A variable speed drive (7) regulates speed ratio between the rotary control unit, and rotary input and output units. The variable speed drive is assembled between the rotary control unit and the rotary input unit. The differential mechanism is designed such that specific speed ratio established by the variable speed drive corresponds to null speed of the rotary output unit. An independent claim is also included for a drive train including a heat engine.

ELECTRIC MOTOR GROUP FOR VEHICLES

GROUPE MOTEUR ELECTRIQUE POUR VEHICULES ALIMENTES PAR LE RESEAU, ET NOTAMMENT DES TROLLEYBUS ALIMENTES PAR DES LIGNES AERIENNES PRESENTANT DE COURTES INTERRUPTIONS, AVEC UN VOLANT ACCUMULATEUR D'ENERGIE ET DEUX MACHINES ELECTRIQUES A EXCITATION SEPAREE, COMMUTABLES POUR FONCTIONNEMENT EN MOTEUR OU EN GENERATRICE ET CONSTITUANT UN GROUPE LEONARD PENDANT LA PROPULSION PAR LE VOLANT. LA PREMIERE MACHINE 1 EST DIMENSIONNEE POUR LA MOITIE DE LA PUISSANCE MOTRICE MAXIMALE ET

Urban vehicle transmission with flywheel - has couplings transmitting drive to and from flywheel and vehicle wheels

PROCESS FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR A MOTOR CAR AND VEHICLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS PROCEDURE

PROCEDE D'EXPLOITATION D'UNE VOITURE EQUIPEE D'UN MOTEUR A COMBUSTION INTERNE ET D'UN VOLANT QUI EN UNIFORMISE LES IRREGULARITES DU COUPLE DE ROTATION. LA LIAISON ENTRE LE MOTEUR 1 ET LE VOLANT 3 EST COUPEE AUTOMATIQUEMENT ET LE MOTEUR EST MIS A L'ARRET EN PRESENCE DE REGIMES PENDANT LESQUELS LE MOTEUR NE FAIT PAS MARCHER LE VEHICULE ET LE VOLANT TOURNE A UNE VITESSE MINIMALE, ET A LA FIN DE CES REGIMES, LE MOTEUR EST REMIS EN MARCHE PAR RETABLISSEMENT DE SA LIAISON AVEC LE VOLANT. APPLICATION EN PARTICULIER AUX VOITURES DESTINEES A CIRCULER EN VILLE AFIN D'EVITER LA CONSOMMATION DE CARBURANT ET L'EMISSION DE GAZ NOCIFS PENDANT LES ARRETS. PROCEDURE FOR OPERATING A CAR EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND A FLYWHEEL WHICH UNIFORMIZES THE IRREGULARITIES OF THE ROTATION TORQUE. THE LINK BETWEEN ENGINE 1 AND FLYWHEEL 3 IS AUTOMATICALLY CUT AND THE ENGINE IS STOPPED IN THE PRESENCE OF SPEEDS WHILE THE ENGINE DOES NOT RUN THE VEHICLE AND THE FLYWHEEL TURNS AT A MINIMUM SPEED, AND AT THE END OF THESE SPEEDS, THE ENGINE IS RESTORED BY REESTORING ITS LINK TO THE FLYWHEEL. APPLICATION IN PARTICULAR TO CARS INTENDED TO TRAVEL IN TOWN IN ORDER TO AVOID THE CONSUMPTION OF FUEL AND THE EMISSION OF HARMFUL GASES DURING STOPPING.

TRANSMISSION DEVICES, MOTOR PROPELLER GROUP, ENERGY ACCUMULATOR, AND VEHICLE THUS EQUIPPED

The device (4) has a differential mechanism (6) connecting a rotary input unit (9), a rotary output unit (11) and a rotary control unit (13). A variable speed drive (7) regulates speed ratio between the rotary control unit, and rotary input and output units. The variable speed drive is assembled between the rotary control unit and the rotary input unit. The differential mechanism is designed such that specific speed ratio established by the variable speed drive corresponds to null speed of the rotary output unit. An independent claim is also included for a drive train including a heat engine.

MOTOR PROPELLER ASSEMBLY HAVING A FLYWHEEL FOR WHEELED VEHICLE

BUS WITH ENERGY ACCUMULATOR BY INERTIA WHEEL

a. Autobus à accumulateur d'énergie par volant d'inertie. b. Autobus caractérisé en ce que le bloc moteur se trouve transversalement derrière l'essieu arrière et une transmission d'angle, partant de l'extrémité du bloc moteur situé du côté de la transmission, est reliée par un arbre à cardan au pont de l'essieu arrière, l'accumulateur d'énergie par volant d'inertie se trouvant entre le bloc moteur et l'essieu arrière. c. L'invention s'applique aux autobus à accumulateur d'énergie par volant d'inertie. at. Bus with energy storage by flywheel. b. Bus characterized in that the engine block is located transversely behind the rear axle and a corner transmission, starting from the end of the engine block located on the transmission side, is connected by a cardan shaft to the bridge of the rear axle, the energy accumulator by flywheel located between the engine block and the rear axle. vs. The invention applies to buses with an energy accumulator by means of a flywheel.

Control mechanism for wiring machines

Improvements to drive mechanisms for vehicles

Accelerator Rolling System

La présente invention concerne un système roulant tirant son énergie d’un volant d’inertie. Cette énergie est transmise aux roues par un mécanisme différentiel dont l’un des planétaires est relié aux roues et l’autre à un frein à disque. Lorsque le frein est activé, l’énergie du volant est transmise aux roues. The present invention relates to a rolling system drawing its energy from a flywheel. This energy is transmitted to the wheels by a differential mechanism, one of the sun gears of which is connected to the wheels and the other to a disc brake. When the brake is activated, energy from the steering wheel is transmitted to the wheels.

Patent FR2306847B1

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE COEFFICIENT TRANSMISSION DEVICE IN A HYBRID TRACTION CHAIN OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Le procédé concerne le pilotage d'un dispositif de transmission à coefficient continûment variable (3) dans une chaine de traction hybride d'un véhicule automobile comportant un dispositif d'accumulation d'énergie (2) relié en entrée du dispositif de transmission à coefficient continûment variable, et des roues (6) reliées en sortie du dispositif de transmission continûment variable par l'intermédiaire d'un pont (5), le pilotage étant effectué par comparaison d'une consigne de couple à la roue avec une valeur courante du couple à la roue, qui est calculée en utilisant une dérivée par rapport au temps d'un rapport entre une valeur d'entrée et une valeur de sortie d'une donnée variable du dispositif de transmission à coefficient continûment variable.

Auxiliary flywheel drive for vehicle - uses belt between pulley halves, one half incorporating screw thread for belt coupling action

The drive for a vehicle includes an auxiliary shaft (57) in parallel with the drive shaft, carrying a flywheel (46). This is keyed to the auxiliary shaft and can be connected by a drive belt (47) when the speed of the main shaft falls below a certain level. The auxiliary shaft is supported by a bearing (44) and carries two flanged coupling halves (48,49) which, together, form a belt pulley. One half (48) is keyed to the auxiliary shaft, and the other (49) is held against the belt by a leaf spring (52) retained on the shaft by a nut (56). This second half also has an internal helical thread which meshes with a threaded part (50) of the auxiliary shaft. Between the halves is a spacer ring (53) mounted on a bearing (54) on the shaft forming a small clearance with the inside surface of the belt.

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

Hydrodynamic transmission with regenerative braking - has flywheel with hydraulic coupling to drive shafts

The hydrodynamic transmission with regenerative braking has a large mechanical flywheel (23) coupled to the output shaft (16) by a hydraulic clutch and mechanical gearing. The flywheel is coupled to the drive shaft (10) by a similar arrangement while the drive shaft is coupled to the output shaft by a hydrodynamic transmission. The hydraulic clutches and mechanical gearing provide a simple, low cost transmission which is easily adapted to the different speeds of the flywheel. The system optimises the regenerative braking with the mechanical gearing adjusted to cater for different speed ranges of the flywheel.

FRICTION CLUTCH DEVICE

DISPOSITIF D'EMBRAYAGE A FRICTION, COMPRENANT UN PREMIER EMBRAYAGE POUR L'ACCOUPLEMENT ET LE DESACCOUPLEMENT DU VILEBREQUIN D'UN MOTEUR A COMBUSTION INTERNE ET D'UN VOLANT ROTATIF, COMPRENANT UN SECOND EMBRAYAGE POUR L'ACCOUPLEMENT ET LE DESACCOUPLEMENT DE L'ARBRE SECONDAIRE D'UN VEHICULE, LE DISQUE DE FRICTION DE L'EMBRAYAGE DU VOLANT ETANT SOLIDAIRE EN ROTATION DU VILEBREQUIN ET LE DISQUE DE FRICTION DU SECOND EMBRAYAGE SOLIDAIRE EN ROTATION DE L'ARBRE SECONDAIRE. UN ORGANE DE MANOEUVRE COMMUN 17 PERMET D'ENGAGER ET DE DEGAGER LES DEUX EMBRAYAGES 1, 2. FRICTIONAL CLUTCH DEVICE, INCLUDING A FIRST CLUTCH FOR COUPLING AND DISCONNECTING THE CRANKSHAFT OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND A ROTARY FLYWHEEL, INCLUDING A SECOND CLUTCH FOR COUPLING AND SECONDING DISCONNECTION OF THE SHAFT OF A VEHICLE, THE FRICTION DISC OF THE FLYWHEEL CLUTCH BEING SOLIDARITY IN ROTATION OF THE CRANKSHAFT AND THE FRICTION DISK OF THE SECOND JOINT CLUTCH IN ROTATION OF THE SECONDARY SHAFT. A COMMON MANEUVER 17 ENABLED TO ENGAGE AND DISCHARGE BOTH CLUTCHES 1, 2.

TRANSMISSION DEVICE, POWER TRANSMITTER GROUP, ENERGY ACCUMULATOR, AND VEHICLE THUS EQUIPPED

The accumulator has a momentum wheel (8) mounted in rotation around a vertical axis and axially moved relative to a frame. A lower pressure chamber and an upper pressure chamber communicate by a gap formed between a peripheral face of the wheel and an inner lateral surface integral with a frame. A set of gas movement generators allows movement of gas of the lower chamber toward the upper chamber through the gap. The inner lateral surface is connected to the frame and in contact with gas, and comprises conformations for setting rotation of gas in a direction as that of the wheel. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a continuously variable and energy storage transmission device (2) a powertrain.

Drive motor with inertial flywheel for wheeled vehicle - uses tachometers, torque meters and processor to operate servo controls to use flywheel energy as motive force

A thermal engine is connected through two clutches and gearbox to drive wheels. A flywheel of carbon or glass fibre is connected to a shaft between the two clutches and also to a reduction gear and speed controller. The same shaft is connected to a dynamo and starter assembly powered from an electrical power source through a controllable switch. Brakes acting on discs on the wheels are operated from a pedal while speed control is obtained from an accelerator pedal. The clutches and speed controllers and the brakes are controlled from a processor through servo controllers. Tachometers and torque meters provide inputs for the processor which determines whether the flywheel or the motor will provide motive power and if braking energy can recharge the flywheel inertia.

Urban vehicle

Accelerator Rolling System

La présente invention concerne un système roulant tirant son énergie d’un volant d’inertie. Cette énergie est transmise aux roues par un mécanisme différentiel dont l’un des planétaires est relié aux roues et l’autre à un frein à disque. Lorsque le frein est activé, l’énergie du volant est transmise aux roues. The present invention relates to a rolling system drawing its energy from a flywheel. This energy is transmitted to the wheels by a differential mechanism, one of the sun gears of which is connected to the wheels and the other to a disc brake. When the brake is activated, energy from the steering wheel is transmitted to the wheels.

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

L'invention concerne les systèmes de propulsion de véhicules. Le système de l'invention comprend un volant 16 et une unité de transmission à variation continue, 20, qui sont accouplés par un embrayage 14 à l'arbre de sortie d'un moteur 10. Outre sa fonction classique, le volant 16 fait fonction de dispositif de stockage d'énergie cinétique pendant la décélération, et il peut restituer cette énergie pendant l'accélération, ce qui permet de réduire la consommation de carburant Application à la construction automobile. The invention relates to vehicle propulsion systems. The system of the invention comprises a flywheel 16 and a continuously variable transmission unit, 20, which are coupled by a clutch 14 to the output shaft of an engine 10. In addition to its conventional function, the flywheel 16 functions. of kinetic energy storage device during deceleration, and it can restore this energy during acceleration, which makes it possible to reduce fuel consumption. Application to automobile construction.