Patent ID: 7762921
Filing Date: 2010-07-27
Classification: B60K,B60W,F16H,Y02T,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A powertrain, comprising: a differential mechanism having a first rotary element coupled to a first rotating electric machine, a second rotary element coupled to a second rotating electric machine, and a third rotary element coupled to an engine; a shift mechanism coupled to said second rotary element and transmitting torque being input from said second rotary element to a wheel; and an operation unit, wherein said operation unit provides control, over said engine, for driving said first rotating electric machine, and provides control, over said second rotating electric machine, for allowing said second rotary element to stop, said operation unit expects a shift operation of a driver, and said operation unit stops providing the control over said engine for driving said first rotating electric machine and stops providing the control over said second rotating electric machine for allowing said second rotary element to stop, when said shift operation is expected.