System and method for powering a mechanically driven accessory component in an automotive vehicle
AssigneeFord Global Technologies, LLC
InventorsPaul Michael Deniston, Paul M. Gartner
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Abstract
A belt integrated starter generator may selectively drive accessory components while an engine is off. The belt integrated starter generator may also selectively drive a crankshaft of the engine. Clutches are used to access rotational power from the belt.
Claims19
A system for powering an accessory component of a vehicle comprising:
- an engine including a crankshaft;
- an electric motor;
- and
- a mechanically driven accessory component wherein the electric motor and crankshaft are configured to be selectively mechanically coupled and wherein the electric motor and accessory component are configured to be selectively mechanically coupled, thereby powering the accessory component.
A system for powering an accessory component of a vehicle including an engine having a crankshaft and an electric motor, the system comprising:
- a belt;
- first and second clutches;
- and
- a mechanically driven accessory component wherein the electric motor and crankshaft are configured to be selectively mechanically coupled via the belt and the first clutch and wherein the electric motor and accessory component are configured to be selectively mechanically coupled via the belt and the second clutch, thereby powering the accessory component.
A method for powering a mechanically driven accessory component in a vehicle including an engine having a crankshaft, an electric motor, and a mechanically driven accessory component wherein the electric motor and crankshaft are configured to be selectively mechanically coupled and wherein the electric motor and accessory component are configured to be selectively mechanically coupled, the method comprising:
- mechanically de-coupling the electric motor and crankshaft;
- mechanically coupling the electric motor and accessory component;
- and
- providing mechanical power from the electric motor to the accessory component.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.