Power Transmission Device For Hybrid Vehicle
AssigneeKabushiki Kaisha F.C.C.
InventorTatsuyuki OHASHI
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Abstract
A power transmission device for a hybrid vehicle with a first clutch (1a) and a second clutch (1b). The first clutch (1a) is capable of transmitting or cutting off driving power of an engine (E) to driving wheels (D). The second clutch (1b) is capable of transmitting or cutting off power of a motor (M) to the driving wheels (D). The power transmission device is capable of appropriately operating the first clutch (1a) and the second clutch (1b) in accordance with driving conditions of the vehicle. When the engine (E) is started by transmitting power from the motor (M) to the engine (E), via the first clutch (1a) and the second clutch (1b), the power transmission device slip-controls the first clutch (1a) and the second clutch (1b).
Claims8
A power transmission device for a hybrid vehicle, comprising:
- a first clutch disposed in a drivetrain extending from an engine installed in the vehicle to a driving wheel, the first clutch is capable of transmitting or cutting off driving power of the engine to the driving wheel;
- a second clutch disposed in a drivetrain extending from a motor installed in the vehicle to the driving wheel, the second clutch is capable of transmitting or cutting off driving power of the motor to the driving wheel;
- the power transmission device is capable of appropriately operating the first clutch and the second clutch in accordance with driving conditions of the vehicle;
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- when the engine is started by transmitting power from the motor to the engine, via the first clutch and the second clutch, the power transmission device slip-controls the first clutch and the second clutch.
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