Patent ID: 8201650
Filing Date: 2012-06-19
Classification: B60K,B60L,B60W,H02K,Y02T,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A drive device for a hybrid vehicle comprising: a rotational electric machine; a power transmitting mechanism combining a power generated by said rotational electric machine with a power generated by an internal combustion engine and providing the combined powers to a drive shaft; a power control unit controlling said rotational electric machine; a casing having a first accommodating portion employed for accommodating said power control unit, and a second accommodating unit employed for accommodating at least said rotational electric machine and formed integrally with said first accommodating portion; and a cover member fixed to said casing and covering an opening in said first accommodating portion, wherein said power control unit is accommodated in a recess which forms said first accommodating portion and which is formed by a side wall surface of said casing.