Method of converting an existing vehicle powertrain to a hybrid powertrain system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6332257
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09383308

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A method of converting an existing vehicle powertrain including a manual transmission to a hybrid powertrain system with an automated powertrain transmission. The first step in the method of attaching a gear train housing to a housing of said manual transmission, said gear train housing receiving as end of drive shaft of said transmission and rotatably supporting a gear train assembly. Secondly, mounting an electric motor/generator to said gear train housing and attaching a motor/generator drive shaft of said electric motor/generator to said gear train assembly. Lastly, connecting an electro-mechanical clutch actuator to a friction clutch mechanism of said manual transmission.

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  • CHRYSLER CORPORATION;FCA US LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Boberg, Evan S Hazel Park, MI 8 223
Castaing, Francois J Bloomfield Township, MI 4 142
Lawrie, Robert E Whitmore Lake, MI 7 376
Reed, Jr Richard G Royal Oak, MI 19 631

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