Patent ID: 7753147
Filing Date: 2010-07-13
Classification: B60K,B60W,B60Y,F16H,Y02T,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A power distribution system for a hybrid vehicle having an engine, the power distribution system comprising: an electric motor/generator; a vehicle accessory drive system comprising a first accessory; and a power distribution apparatus in operable communication with the engine, the electric motor/generator, and the vehicle accessory drive system, the power distribution apparatus comprising: wherein the electric motor/generator, the engine, or a combination of the electric motor/generator and the engine, can supply power through the power distribution apparatus to the accessory drive system, and wherein the third shaft of the power distribution apparatus is configured to operate at a predetermined velocity during multiple vehicle operating modes, wherein the predetermined velocity is controlled by the motor/generator and is independent of the motor/generator operation and is independent of the engine velocity.