Front module for a modular hybrid transmission and a method for connecting/disconnecting the front module from a torque converter

摘要

A front module disposed between an engine and a torque converter, and a method for coupling or decoupling the front module to the torque converter is provided. The front module has a housing that defines a cavity and has at least one access window, but preferably two access windows. The access windows may each include a notch. Disposed in the housing of the front module is a motor/generator and an engine disconnect clutch. A flexplate connects an output of the front module to the torque converter. The flexplate has a plurality of notches located on a periphery of the flexplate, and the flexplate is connected to the torque converter by a plurality of fasteners. Both the notches on the periphery of the flexplate and the plurality of fasteners are accessible through the access windows.

主权项

1. A hybrid vehicle front module disposed between an engine and a torque converter comprising:
a housing defining a cavity and a first access window, the housing having a motor/generator and an engine disconnect clutch disposed therein; and a flexplate that connects an output of the front module to the torque converter, the flexplate having a periphery that defines a plurality of notches, wherein the plurality of notches is accessible through the first access window.