| 摘要 |
<p>A kinetic energy system (10) incorporates multiple flywheels (12), each flywheel situated and adapted to develop and store kinetic energy, and to subsequently impart that energy to move a work machine (50). Each flywheel (12) is controlled by an ECM to operate in a selective sequence with respect to any of the other flywheels (12). Each flywheel (12) has its own individual external gear (20) and clutch unit (22) adapted to be in communication with a commonly shared continuously variable transmission (14). The plurality of flywheels (12) may be operated sequentially to develop store, and dispense kinetic energy equivalently to that of a substantially larger unitary flywheel. In the disclosed embodiment and method of operation, the flywheel system may be employed with a traditional internal combustion engine to produce a hybrid motive source, with capability for effectively meeting transient load demands of an off-road work machine (50).</p> |
