Machine element or mechanism – Gearing – Plural power paths to and/or from gearing
Patent
1982-06-14
1985-01-29
Herrmann, Allan D.
Machine element or mechanism
Gearing
Plural power paths to and/or from gearing
74572, 74675, 74689, 180165, F16H 374, F16H 3706, F16H 3700, G05G 100
Patent
active
044958366
ABSTRACT:
A differential has a first element operatively connected to the output shaft for driving the wheels of the vehicle and a second element operatively connected to a prime mover. The differential includes a third element operatively connected to a fly wheel. The fly wheel and prime mover are arranged to simultaneously drive said output shaft through said differential so that the speed of the vehicle may remain constant or vary regardless of the speed of the fly wheel. The fly wheel is capable of being driven by a source external of the prime mover so that the fly wheel may assist the prime mover during acceleration of the vehicle.
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Allen, J. F., "Limitations of Epicyclic Gearing for Variable-Speed Drives," Product Engineering, 10/44, pp. 653-656.
Andrews Stephen B.
Herrmann Allan D.
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