Power plants – System having plural motors or having diverse types of... – Spring type motor and internal combustion engine motor
Patent
1982-02-25
1984-10-30
Husar, Stephen F.
Power plants
System having plural motors or having diverse types of...
Spring type motor and internal combustion engine motor
60668, 180165, 185 37, 185 39, 185 43, 267 571A, F01B 2104
Patent
active
044793561
ABSTRACT:
An energy recovery system for a machine, and particularly an automotive vehicle, includes an energy storage device which selectively receives energy from the prime mover for storage via a predetermined path and delivers stored energy to the prime mover load via the same path. In the preferred embodiment the energy storage device is an elastomeric tube which is disposed for rotational movement about a shaft and secured at the ends to respective end members. Braking units permit selective braking and releasing of the end members relative to fixed supports. A set of planet gears are controlled by the brake actuation to drive a sun gear or be driven by a ring gear to effect energy inflow and outflow, respectively, from the elastomeric tube. The storage device is permitted to store energy or release its stored energy as a function of vehicle control and operational parameters.
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Elastomer Energy Recovery, Inc.
Husar Stephen F.
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