Patent ID: 8454470
Filing Date: 2013-06-04
Classification: B60K,B60W,Y02T,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for assisting an engine, capable of supplying auxiliary power to an engine shaft when the engine is transmitting power to the engine shaft via a gearbox, the apparatus comprising: a power supply unit for providing a high voltage power; a driver for converting the high voltage power into a driving power and transmitting same; an electric motor for converting the driving power transmitted by the driver into the auxiliary power to be transmitted to the engine shaft; and wherein the rotational speed of the electric motor driving the engine shaft is controlled to be higher than that of the engine driving the engine shaft, when the engine is transmitting power to the engine shaft, so as to supply the auxiliary power to the engine shaft, and wherein the electric motor is a direct-current motor, and the power supply unit comprises: a battery or a generator, the generator being driven by the engine; and a converter for converting a low voltage of the battery or generator into the high voltage power to be supplied to the driver.