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Title: Powertrain with powersplit pump input and method of use thereof

Patent ·
OSTI ID:986553

A powertrain includes an engine operatively connected to a primary power consuming device to transmit power thereto. The powertrain also includes a motor and a pump. The power output of the motor is independent of the power output of the engine. An epicyclic geartrain includes first, second and third members. The first member is operatively connected to the engine to receive power therefrom. The second member is operatively connected to the motor to receive power therefrom. The third member is operatively connected to the pump to transmit power thereto.

Research Organization:
National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Pittsburgh, PA, Morgantown, WV (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC26-04NT42189
Assignee:
Caterpillar Inc. (Peoria, IL)
Patent Number(s):
7,524,263
Application Number:
11/485,777; TRN: US201018%%34
OSTI ID:
986553
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English