Patent ID: 7607220
Filing Date: 2009-10-27
Classification: B60K,B60L,F16H,H02K,Y02T,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of assembling a hybrid electromechanical transmission, the method comprising: providing a preassembled terminal subassembly module including a first plurality of wire terminals, said terminal subassembly module being selectively movable as a unit with respect to a transmission housing; aligning the preassembled terminal subassembly with a second plurality of wire terminals affixed with respect to at least one electric motor/generator; and establishing electrical communication between each of said first plurality of wire terminals and a respective one of said second plurality of terminals; wherein each of the first plurality of wire terminals defines a respective attachment hole; and wherein the preassembled terminal subassembly farther includes a plurality of conductive rods each having a first end and a second end and defining a respective aperture extending from the first end to the second end; a plurality of threaded fasteners each extending through the attachment hole of one of said plurality of wire terminals and the opening of a respective one of said conductive rods; and at least one insulator member separating said conductive rods to prevent electrical communication between said conductive rods.