Patent ID: 9393858
Filing Date: 2016-07-19
CPC Classification: B60K,B60W,F16H,Y02T,Y10S

Claim Text:
1. An infinitely variable transmission for use with an automotive vehicle, the infinitely variable transmission comprising: a planetary gear set having a first input component, a second input component, and an output component, wherein the first input component comprises a drive shaft input component, wherein the planetary gear set is positioned relative to a drivetrain of the automotive vehicle such that a drive shaft driven by an internal combustion engine of the automotive vehicle is connected to the drive shaft input component, and the output component is connected to an output shaft configured to drive a motivational mechanism of the automotive vehicle; an electrical motor configured to drive the second input component through a gear set interface; and an electronic control unit configured to control at least the electrical motor in response to a torque demand and in a manner to satisfy the torque demand by either: