PARALLEL HYBRID DRIVE SYSTEM UTILIZING POWER TAKE OFF CONNECTION AS TRANSFER FOR A SECONDARY ENERGY SOURCE

摘要

A parallel hybrid vehicle system utilizing the Power Take Off connection on an automatic transmission as a transfer port for a secondary device is described for both driving modes and stationary operation. The secondary device is a battery powered electric motor providing motive power or regenerative braking in driving mode or providing power to accessories typically mounted to a conventional PTO while stationary.