Patent ID: 7290629

Claim:
A power unit structure for a hybrid vehicle, comprising: an engine; a crankshaft connected to the engine; a power transmission device, said power transmission device transmitting a rotational force of the crankshaft connected to the engine to a drive wheel side; a power engage/disengage device located between the crankshaft and the power transmission device, said power engage/disengage device transmitting a rotation force of the crankshaft to the power transmission device when the rotational speed of the crankshaft exceeds a specified value; a drive shaft connected to a driven side of the power transmission device; a one-way clutch located between the power transmission device and the drive shaft; a reduction gear mechanism, said reduction gear mechanism reducing a rotational force of the drive shaft and transmitting the reduced rotational force to the drive wheel; and a motor, said motor transmitting power to the drive wheel and being attached to the reduction gear mechanism.