Hybrid propulsion system for two-wheeled vehicle
AssigneeYamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
InventorShinji Sasamoto
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Abstract
A hybrid-type unit for a two-wheeled vehicle can include an engine, a motor for driving a wheel of a vehicle, a power distribution mechanism, and a generator. The generator and the motor can be disposed at different positions offset longitudinally from each other and offset from the power output shaft of the engine.
Claims20
A motorcycle comprising an engine, a generator configured to generate electricity, a drive wheel, a power distribution unit configured to selectively connect the crankshaft of the engine with the generator, the power distribution unit being configured to distribute drive force of the engine from the crankshaft to the generator and to the drive wheel, and a motor configured to rotate the drive wheel with electric power of the generator, wherein the crankshaft is disposed perpendicular to the direction of travel of the motorcycle, and at least one of the generator and the motor is disposed at a longitudinally different position on the motorcycle with respect to the power distribution unit.
A motorcycle comprising a power shaft rotated by an engine, a generator configured to generate electricity through rotation of the power shaft, a drive wheel driven through rotation of the power shaft, power distribution means disposed on the power shaft for selectively distributing drive force of the engine from the power shaft to the generator and to the drive wheel, and a motor configured to rotate the drive wheel with electric power of the generator, wherein the power shaft is disposed perpendicular to the direction of travel of the motorcycle, and at least one of the generator and the motor is disposed at a longitudinally different position on the motorcycle with respect to the power distribution means.
A motorcycle comprising a power shaft rotated by an engine, a generator configured to generate electricity through rotation of the power shaft, a drive wheel driven through rotation of the power shaft, a power distribution unit disposed on the power shaft and configured to distribute drive force of the engine from the power shaft to the generator and to the drive wheel, and a motor configured to rotate the drive wheel with electric power of the generator, wherein the power shaft is disposed perpendicular to the direction of travel of the motorcycle, and at least one of the generator and the motor is disposed at a longitudinally different position on the motorcycle with respect to the power distribution unit, wherein the entire generator is disposed forwardly from the power shaft.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.