Patent ID: 8978800
Filing Date: 2015-03-17
Classification: B60K,B60L,B60Y,B66F,E02F,Y02P,Y02T,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A lifting vehicle comprising front and rear axles with respective differentials; a constant-velocity, universal joint drive longitudinally connecting said front and rear differentials; a telescopic arm; and at least one hydraulic circuit powered by a hydraulic pump to operate said telescopic arm; the vehicle further comprising a first side compartment positioned between said axles housing an internal combustion engine, a reversible electric machine, said hydraulic pump, and a disconnectable drive for selectively disconnecting said internal combustion engine from said reversible electric machine and said hydraulic pump; said reversible electric machine driving said hydraulic pump when said internal combustion engine is disconnected from said disconnectable drive; and a battery housed in a second side compartment opposing said first side compartment with respect to said constant-velocity, universal joint drive, the battery being connected for charging said reversible electric machine and to an electric motor connected to said constant-velocity, universal joint drive to provide a series hybrid drive with the internal combustion engine.