The present invention relates to a parallel hybrid propulsion system and controlling the system to use an electric motor to supplement drive power to wheels of a vehicle, when its internal combustion engine is driving the wheels and providing regenerative braking when the engine is not delivering power to the wheels, whereby the battery in the parallel hybrid drive system is recharged.
A hybrid electric propulsion system is comprised of a multiplicity of power sources combined to provide traction power to the wheels of a vehicle. There are two major types of hybrid electric propulsion systems, Series and Parallel.
Series hybrid technology is based on all electric traction where electrical power is derived from an energy storage source such as a battery and/or capacitor where the energy storage device is charged from the AC mains, regenerative breaking and/or an on board electric generation device.
Parallel hybrid technology is based on the mechanical combination of a multiplicity of power sources in order to generate motive power to the wheels of a vehicle. In a parallel hybrid propulsion system, motive power is typically generated by an internal combustion engine (ICE) with additional mechanical power introduced into the motive system via an electric motor and/or other power source such as a pneumatic motor.
The unique technology being presented herein is based on the use of an automatic transmission which utilizes pressurized fluid and centrifugal force in order to change gears to increase the speed of a vehicle. Most automatic transmissions for medium and heavy-duty weight class vehicles (USDOT Class 6, 7, 8) have a Power Take Off (PTO) gear option.
A PTO gear is a direct connection to the power output of a transmission and is typically connected to the torque converter section of the transmission, which is a 1:1 ratio connection to the crankshaft of the ICE (once the torque converter has locked). The PTO gear is accessible via a cover plate on the external housing of a transmission. The PTO cover is removed and a PTO element is connected to the transmission's PTO gear.
The PTO element is a device having an input gear which meshes with the transmission's PTO gear and has and output shaft which can connect to a u-joint style driveshaft. The PTO output is typically used for driving auxiliaries such as air compressors, water pumps, and/or hydraulic pumps. PTO operation can be achieved in a stationary mode and/or while driving.
In the prior art patents of Gruenwald et al. (U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,484,830, 6,651,759, 7,004,273 and 7,252,165), there is described a hybrid system using ultracapacitors, which couples an AC induction motor through a PTO shaft to use regenerative braking energy to help propel the vehicle
An object of the invention is to deploy a parallel hybrid electric propulsion system utilized the exist components found on a Class 6, 7 or 8 truck or bus.
Another object of the invention is to provide bi-directional PTO operation.
Another object of the invention is the appropriate function of the parallel hybrid drive system that must include synchronized rotation between power sources.
Another object of the invention is the mitigation of the forces which are exerted on the internal components of the system during the above mentioned change.
Another object of the invention is the Vehicle Monitoring and Control System (VMCS) which oversees the various inputs to the hybrid system.
Another object of the invention is the use of an electric motor which is powered by a energy storage system, such as, for example, a battery system, to provide power under both driving conditions and stationary operation to an accessory system typically mounted to a conventional PTO.
In keeping with these objects and others which may become apparent, the present invention creates a parallel hybrid drive system utilizing the Power Take Off (PTO) connection on an automatic transmission, to act as transfer port for a secondary energy source for motive power and regenerative braking.
The vast majority of Class 6, 7,& 8 USDOT designated trucks and buses utilize transmission with a PTO gear option. The goal of the invention is to provide a parallel hybrid system which can be easily connected to some vehicles have a PTO in order to reduce fuel consumption.
An object of the invention is to deploy a parallel hybrid electric propulsion system utilized the exist components found on a Class 6, 7 or 8 truck or bus. Parallel hybrid drive systems which are currently being deployed by others require the use of a specialized transmission or a rework of the existing driveline at significant cost to the user. The invention discussed herein is a “add-on” parallel hybrid propulsion system which can be installed at any time during the usable life of a vehicle, at the factory or by a vehicle upfitter. The added benefit of the invention is through the use of mostly standard components, the maintenance costs, time and protocols are not changed dramatically.
Another object of the invention is to provide bi-directional PTO operation. As discussed earlier, the PTO output gear is connected to the engine crankshaft and relates to engine RPM directly. By applying power to the PTO input gear via an electric motor powered by a battery, the power output to the wheels is supplemented by the battery pack thus reducing the power supplied by the internal combustion engine in turn reducing fuel consumption. The electric motor can also provide drag or a negative force through the PTO element resulting in a method to stop the vehicle. The electric motor's negative force is used to charge the battery; during this phase, the electric motor functions as a generator. Those skilled in the art, refer to this as regenerative braking.
Another object of the invention is the appropriate function of the parallel hybrid drive system that must include synchronized rotation between power sources. In this case the power sources may be defined as a diesel internal combustion engine and an electric motor. The engine possesses the sole duty of delivering power to the transmission, while the motor will have the dual task of supplying power to the transmission and accepting power for charging (i.e. regenerative braking). The two different tasks cause the electric motor to change back and forth between working as the driver to being driven.
Another object of the invention is the mitigation of the forces which are exerted on the internal components of the system during the above mentioned change. The changing forces will cause the backlash within the components to reverse. For example the internal gear train of the PTO has specified tolerance values that allow backlash to occur. During operation any gear will receive contact from another gear on one side of each tooth only. The side at which the contact exists is determined by where the force is being exerted. As mentioned the forces in this system will reverse also causing the contact points to reverse. In order for the system to appropriately operate (to operate efficiency and not reduce life expectancy) all internal components must be able to accept the reversal of backlash. The potentially destructive bi-directional forces are mitigated through use of feedback control using the indexing function integrated into the electric motor assembly. Through the use of a “dampening” function within the software control algorithm the electric motor is able to reduce the potentiality harmful vibration caused by gear backlash and power transmission to the wheels.
Another object of the invention is the Vehicle Monitoring and Control System which oversees the various inputs to the traction system. The VMCS manages the following input/outputs in order to determine the amount and frequency of the power being applied to the PTO in order to maintain vehicle drivability and optimize overall efficiency:
Accelerator pedal position
Engine throttle position
Battery voltage
Vehicle speed
Torque request
During driving, two specific modes are entered: 1) acceleration mode and 2) stopping mode. During acceleration mode the system routes power from the electric motor through transmission to the wheels. During stopping mode the electric motor provides resistance through the transmission to wheels in order to create electrical energy while stopping the vehicle (also called regenerative energy).
Others such as Gruenwald and Palumbo '165 used a AC induction motor which produces less torque than the motor (for a given weight and size)
The present invention has selected a permanent magnet motor which provides the additional torque for launch assist and regenerative breaking to make the system more effective. Palumbo makes a note that the 215 frame is the largest induction style motor which can fit, which limits the power of the machine utilized.
The present invention also alters the way the transmission shifts now by changing the CAN (vehicle network) commands for down/up shifting in order provide undetectable power blending from the electric motor and the engine through the transmission to the wheels.
In addition the transmission's torque converter is locked and unlocked. The variable state torque converter on the transmission types being used with the PTO Hybrid technology is to reduce the effective losses in the engine and torque converter during regenerative braking.
In this way, the vehicle monitoring and control system (VMCS) which incorporates the Driver Interface Node (DIN), Auxiliary Power Unit Controller (APUC), Charge Port Interface (CPI), Battery Management System (BMS), and the Master Events Controller (MEC) as well as other subsystems oversees control and changeover between operating modes as well as the details of power blending, shift control, torque converter locking and unlocking, damping control, and safety aspects of regenerative braking in the midst of anti-lock or stability control events.
Therefore, the vehicle power drive system of the present invention includes an internal combustion engine connected through a transmission to drive wheels of the vehicle. The transmission has a power take off (PTO) and PTO output gear. A parallel hybrid drive system, which is connected to the PTO includes an electric motor, an energy storage system (such as, for example, a battery system) and a vehicle monitoring and control system (VMCS). The electric motor is connected through a shaft to the PTO for bi-directional power flow. Typically, the electric motor operates an accessory device such as a hydraulic pump, an air compressor and a mounted accessory. The energy storage system is connected to the electric motor for sending and receiving electric power. The vehicle monitoring and control system (VMCS) has:
a) a first, accelerating mode for delivering electric power from the energy storage system to the electric motor, to provide drive power to the transmission for supplementing drive power being delivered by the engine to the wheels of the vehicle and,
b) a second, deceleration mode having the electric motor receive shaft power from the PTO while acting as a generator, to provide regenerative braking and recharging the energy storage system when the engine is not delivering power to the wheels, wherein further the PTO can be disengaged from the transmission, allowing the electric motor to freely provide power to the aforesaid accessory device from the energy storage system.
The PTO is connected to a PTO output gear in the transmission. The aforesaid energy storage system preferably includes a battery pack, a battery charger for charging the battery pack using an outside electric power source, and a battery management system. The electric motor can have an optional auxiliary power take off, which can be disengaged when the VMCS is in the first mode. The VMCS optionally includes a dampening function to reduce vibration and gear backlash in the PTO when engaging either a switching mode, wherein the dampening function monitors the velocity and direction of the electric motor and the PTO output gear and adjusts the velocity and speed of the electric motor, thereby creating a closed-loop feedback loop to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the vehicle power drive system. The electrical motor can optionally be a permanent magnet motor providing additional torque during the aforesaid first accelerating mode and more regenerative power in the aforesaid second deceleration mode.
The VMCS preferably monitors accelerator pedal position, engine throttle position, battery voltage, vehicle speed, and/or torque request to determine the amount and frequency of power being applied to the PTO for maintaining vehicle drivability and optimize overall efficiency.
The hybrid system preferably includes a high voltage DC connection center between the energy storage system and an inverter for the electric motor to control electric power flow between the energy storage system, such as, for example, a battery system, and the electric motor.
The VMCS preferably has a third park/neutral mode in which the electric motor recharges the battery pack. Additionally, the VMCS preferably has a fourth, all-electric stationary mode with the engine shut down, in which the electric motor operates the auxiliary power take off.
In general, the vehicle power drive system of the present includes an internal combustion engine connected through a transmission to drive wheels of a vehicle, with the transmission having a power take off (PTO), wherein the drive system is retrofitted by the steps of:
a) connecting a parallel hybrid drive system to the PTO through a bi-directional power flow shaft, wherein the parallel hybrid drive system comprising an electric motor, a energy storage system, and an vehicle monitoring and control system (VMCS); and,
b) the VMCS controls the parallel hybrid drive system to use the electric motor to supplement drive power to the wheels of the vehicle when the internal combustion engine is driving the wheels and provides regenerative braking when the engine is not delivering power to the wheels whereby the battery in the parallel hybrid drive system is recharged.
The retrofitting can also include the step of connecting the PTO to a torque converter in the transmission, as well as the step of recharging the energy storage system using an outside electric power source. The retrofitting can also include the step of withdrawing auxiliary power from the electric motor when the electric motor is recharging the energy storage system, or the step of disengaging the auxiliary power take off when the electric motor is delivering shaft power to the transmission.
Preferably, the VMCS uses a dampening function to reduce vibration in the PTO when switching between supplemental drive power and regenerative braking. The VMCS preferably also monitors accelerator pedal position, engine throttle position, battery voltage, vehicle speed, and/or torque request to determine the amount and frequency of power being applied to the PTO for maintaining vehicle drivability and to optimize overall efficiency.
The hybrid system can use a high voltage DC connection center between the energy storage system and an inverter for the electric motor, to control electric power flow between the energy storage system and the electric motor, which can also recharge the energy storage system during park or neutral position of the transmission.
The VMCS also provides a method for tuning the amount of power provided for launch assist and regenerative braking power applied in the forward and/or reverse direction, wherein further the VMCS has a tuning chart for the setting provided for each gear, the settings including pedal position vs. positive or negative torque applied, battery voltage vs. torque provided, torque provided vs. state of charge (SOC), and driver inputs including system disable.
The system also shifts through each gear, and the transmission provides a signal over the vehicle data network to, wherein the VMCS, in order to provide advanced notice of a shift event, and wherein further based upon this information and the pedal position, so that the VMCS can increase or decrease the power provided to the electric motor, allowing for smoother and more efficient shifting, thereby enhancing the vehicle ride and reducing fuel consumption.
The VMCS also preferably interfaces with any original equipment manufacturers (OEM) vehicle data system in order to eliminate or reduce regenerative braking based on anti-lock or traction control events.
The present invention can best be understood in connection with the accompanying drawings. It is noted that the invention is not limited to the precise embodiments shown in drawings, in which:
Elements (1), (2), (3), (7) and (8) are typical components found in a conventional Class 6, 7 or 8 truck or bus. These include the internal combustion engine (1), the transmission (2), a power take-off (PTO) element (3), wherein the transmission (2) communicates with a differential (7) driving wheels (8). Those skilled in the art understand the operation of these components and how they interact with each other under typical driving conditions.
The mechanical portion of the invention is illustrated in the elements including PTO device (3), electric motor (4), power electronics/battery (5), Vehicle Monitoring and Control System (VMCS) (6) and an auxiliary device (10), such as a compressor. The PTO element (3) is connected to an electric motor (4) with a short driveshaft (9). The shaft (9) can transmit power into or out of the PTO element (3). The electric motor (4) is powered by a power electronics/battery system (5), also a bi-directional system which can provide power to, or accept power from the electric motor (3) which is acted on mechanically via the PTO (3).
The Vehicle Monitoring and Control System (VMCS) (6) oversees the operation of the power electronics/battery system (5) by monitoring the inputs described above along with providing output data to the driver and/or other on-board vehicle systems.
An optional auxiliary device, (1) such as a compressor (10), can be mounted on the electric motor end shaft. These auxiliary systems can include a variety of rotating machines used to transmit fluids and/or power via the PTO.
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In the foregoing description, certain terms and visual depictions are used to illustrate the preferred embodiment. However, no unnecessary limitations are to be construed by the terms used or illustrations depicted, beyond what is shown in the prior art, since the terms and illustrations are exemplary only, and are not meant to limit the scope of the present invention.
It is further known that other modifications may be made to the present invention, without departing the scope of the invention, as noted in the appended Claims.
This application is based in part upon provisional application Ser. No. 60/959,181 filed Jul. 12, 2007 and upon provisional application Ser. No. 61/126,118, filed May 1, 2008, and claims benefit under 35 United States Code section 119(e) therefrom. These applications are incorporated by reference herein.
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