EP4048538A1 - Système de propulsion pour un véhicule - Google Patents
Système de propulsion pour un véhiculeInfo
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- EP4048538A1 EP4048538A1 EP20792460.6A EP20792460A EP4048538A1 EP 4048538 A1 EP4048538 A1 EP 4048538A1 EP 20792460 A EP20792460 A EP 20792460A EP 4048538 A1 EP4048538 A1 EP 4048538A1
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Definitions
- TITLE Propulsion system for a vehicle.
- the present invention relates to an electric vehicle propulsion system, in particular of a motor vehicle, in particular of a motor vehicle having a high torque to the wheel, for example greater than 3800 Nm, in particular greater than 4400 Nm, and a high wheel speed, for example greater than 1300 revolutions per minute, in particular greater than 1600 revolutions per minute, such as a sports utility vehicle also called an SUV.
- a high torque to the wheel for example greater than 3800 Nm, in particular greater than 4400 Nm
- a high wheel speed for example greater than 1300 revolutions per minute, in particular greater than 1600 revolutions per minute, such as a sports utility vehicle also called an SUV.
- Such propulsion systems conventionally have an electrical machine with an inverter having a supply voltage of 400V, these machines being able to reach a speed of 16,000 revolutions per minute and being associated with a mechanical transmission having a single reduction ratio.
- the invention therefore aims to reduce losses (iron losses, alternating current losses, drag torque, bubbling, etc.), to increase the efficiency of the propulsion system, and to increase autonomy.
- the invention relates to an electric propulsion system for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprising: an electric machine with permanent magnets configured to be supplied by an inverter, the electric machine comprising a rotor having six or eight poles, and a stator having a stator body provided with notches, the notches receiving conductors forming a winding, the number of notches in the stator body being between 48 and 72, a differential capable of driving an output shaft bearing at its ends two laterally opposite wheels of the vehicle, a transmission device arranged kinematically between the electric machine and the differential, the transmission device comprising a first transmission path of the torque having a first reduction ratio and a second torque transmission path having a second reduction ratio, the transmission device comprising a coupling device for transmitting torque between the electric machine and the differential selectively via the first transmission path or via the second transmission path.
- the implementation of a transmission device having at least two reduction ratios with this type of electric machine allows the electric machine to work in its best zone of efficiency and to improve efficiency. This also makes it easier to achieve the objectives of maximum wheel speed (greater than 1300 revolutions per minute, in particular greater than 1600 revolutions per minute), and wheel torque (greater than 3800 Nm, in particular greater than 4400 Nm).
- the use of at least two gear ratios allows to reconcile high starting torque and maximum speed and therefore to reduce the time required for the vehicle to reach high speed.
- the choice of two speed ratios offers a good compromise between the complexity of the transmission, dynamic performance, vehicle consumption and the size of the electric machine. A high number of notches, such as 48, 54 or 72, results in a better rotating field, less torque ripple and less iron loss.
- ACV for "Noise, vibration, and hardness
- the electrical machine is a three-phase (three-phase) machine.
- the poles are arranged in pairs, for example three or four pairs of poles.
- the implementation of 3 pairs of poles makes it possible in particular to lower the level of vibrations.
- the rotor has exactly six poles, in particular three pairs of poles.
- the number of notches is 54 or 72.
- the electric machine is configured to have a maximum speed of less than 14,000 revolutions per minute, for example less than 13,000 revolutions per minute, in particular between 10,000 and 14,000 revolutions per minute, for example between 11,000 and 13,000 revolutions per minute, for example 12,000 revolutions per minute per minute.
- a transmission device having at least two reduction ratios makes it possible to use an electric machine whose maximum speed can be lowered compared to known propulsion systems with a single ratio.
- the yield losses inherent in very high rotational speeds are avoided.
- instead of using an electric machine with a maximum speed of 16,000 revolutions per minute it is possible to use an electric machine with a maximum speed of 12,000 revolutions per minute. Reducing the speed of the electric machine contributes to reducing the electric frequency of the machine, which reduces iron losses and alternating current losses.
- the propulsion system is configured so that the driving torque of the differential is produced only by the electric machine, regardless of the vehicle speed.
- the electric machine does not intervene in addition to another machine or another engine, to drive the differential.
- a motor and / or other electrical machine can be used within the vehicle to drive other wheels of the vehicle.
- the propulsion system shown here can be provided in a first electric axle of the vehicle, and the vehicle can have a second axle with two further laterally opposed wheels, which second axle can be driven by another electric machine and / or a thermal motor.
- the propulsion system is configured so that the torque passing through the transmission device to the differential is generated only by the electric machine.
- the electric propulsion system includes an inverter configured to power said electric machine.
- the stator is supplied by the inverter.
- the supply voltage of the inverter is between 600V and 1000V, for example between 700V and 900V, for example 800V.
- the losses at the level of the inverter are reduced.
- the current of the electric machine is between 480 A and 800 A, for example between 533 A and 685 A, for example 600 A.
- the maximum speed of the electric machine is less than 14,000 revolutions per minute, in particular less than 13,000 revolutions per minute, for example between 10,000 and 14,000 revolutions per minute, in particular between 11,000 and 13,000 revolutions per minute, for example 12,000 revolutions per minute. minute, for an intensity of less than 800 A, in particular between 480 A and 800 A, for example between 533 A and 685 A, for example 600 A and / or for an inverter supply voltage of between 600 V and 1000V, for example between 700V and 900V, for example 800V.
- the electric machine has a machine torque of between 380 and 490 N.m, for example between 400 and 460 N.m, for example 440 N.m.
- a machine torque of between 380 and 490 N.m, for example between 400 and 460 N.m, for example 440 N.m.
- the stator winding is a pin winding.
- the pin winding increases the fill factor of the slots and also helps reduce losses, including DC losses and Joule losses.
- the layers of conductors are arranged in a direction substantially radial to the axis of rotation of the electrical machine.
- the notches are regularly arranged around the axis of rotation X of the rotor.
- the electric machine has a peak power of between 230 and 270 kW, for example 250 kW.
- the maximum electric frequency of the electric machine is between 500 and 700 Hz, for example 600 Hz.
- iron losses are reduced, especially at low operating torque.
- the poles are evenly distributed around the axis of rotation of the rotor.
- the transmission device comprises at least two reduction ratios, for example two ratios or three ratios.
- the transmission device comprises a transmission shaft arranged to transmit a torque from the first transmission path to the differential and from the second transmission path to the differential.
- one or the other of the first and second transmission paths rotates the transmission shaft which in turn drives the differential, notably via a gear train.
- the coupling device comprises a first clutch comprising a first input element capable of being driven by the electric machine and a first output element, a torque being able to be transmitted between the first input element and the first output element when the first clutch is closed.
- the coupling device comprises a second clutch comprising a second input element capable of being driven by the electric machine and a second output element, a torque being able to be transmitted between the second input element and the second output element when the second clutch is closed.
- the first clutch is a progressive clutch.
- the second clutch is a progressive clutch.
- the first clutch is a wet multi-plate clutch.
- the second clutch is a wet multi-plate clutch.
- clutches in particular progressive multi-disc clutches, also helps ensure user comfort by avoiding abrupt gear changes and noticeable variations in acceleration.
- the first transmission path is arranged to transmit a torque between the first output element and the differential.
- the second transmission path is arranged to transmit a torque between the second output element and the differential.
- the first transmission path has a lower speed ratio than the second transmission path.
- the propulsion system is configured so that the transmission of torque between the first output member of the first clutch and the differential is allowed when the first clutch is closed, the transmission of torque between the first output member of the first clutch and differential is prevented when the first clutch is open and when the second clutch is closed.
- the propulsion system is configured so that the mutual rotational drive between the first output member of the first clutch and the differential is allowed when the first clutch is closed, and the mutual rotational drive between the first member. output of the first clutch and the differential is inhibited when the first clutch is open and when the second clutch is closed.
- the transmission device comprises a connection element arranged to allow or interrupt the transmission of a torque between the first output element of the first clutch and the differential.
- connection element it is possible to interrupt the drive of the output element of the first clutch, and in particular the output friction discs of the first clutch, when the second clutch is closed. This can significantly limit or even eliminate the drag torque at the first clutch when the second clutch is closed, improving the efficiency of the propulsion system.
- the opening the connection element allows to avoid excessive centrifugation of the first output member of the first clutch which could rotate at a speed greater than that of the electric machine when the second clutch is closed and the first clutch is open.
- the first transmission path would act as a speed multiplier with respect to the first output element of the first clutch when the torque is transmitted by the second clutch. The invention therefore not only reduces losses, but also improves the safety of the torque transmission device. Excessive speed of the first output element, in particular greater than the speed of the machine, would be liable to create problems with mechanical strength and would reduce efficiency.
- the first input element and the second input element are arranged to be driven by a common torque input shaft.
- the first transmission path includes a first gear train.
- the first transmission path comprises a first input shaft integral in rotation with a first input toothed wheel, and a first output toothed wheel meshing, directly or indirectly (via one or more intermediate toothed wheels), with the first input gear wheel.
- the second transmission path includes a second gear train.
- the second transmission path comprises a second input shaft integral in rotation with a second input toothed wheel, and a second output toothed wheel meshing, directly or indirectly (via one or more intermediate toothed wheels), with the second input gear wheel.
- At least one of the first input shaft and the second input shaft is a hollow shaft and the other of the first input shaft and the second input shaft extends inside the shaft. 'hollow tree.
- the first input shaft is coupled to the first output member of the first clutch.
- the second input shaft is coupled to the second output member of the second clutch.
- the connecting element is a synchronizer.
- the first reduction ratio is between 0.05 and 0.1, in particular between 0.06 and 0.08 and the second reduction ratio is between 0.12 and 0.2, in particular between 0.14 and 0.17. Combined with the torque and / or speed characteristics of the electric machine mentioned above, these speed ratios are suitable for motor vehicles, in particular of the sports utility type also called SUV.
- the invention also relates to an electric axle, in particular a rear axle, comprising a propulsion system as described above, an output shaft coupled to the differential, the output shaft being able to drive at its ends, two laterally opposite wheels of the vehicle.
- the invention also relates to a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, in particular a sports utility motor vehicle also called an SUV, comprising a propulsion system or an electric axle as described above.
- the maximum torque to the vehicle wheel is greater than 3800 N.m, in particular greater than 4200 N.m, in particular greater than 4400 N.m.
- the electric propulsion system is such that the electric machine, the differential, the transmission device, and where applicable the inverter, are integrated together. In particular, they are mounted on top of each other.
- the electrical machine, the differential, the transmission device, and optionally the inverter each have at least one housing attached to at least one of the other housings.
- the vehicle is suitable for driving at a maximum speed which is greater than 180 km / h, in particular greater than 200 km / h.
- FIG.l is a block diagram of a propulsion system according to a first embodiment of the invention.
- FIG.2 is a schematic sectional view of the propulsion system according to the first embodiment of the invention.
- FIG.3 is a sectional view of a propulsion system according to a second embodiment
- FIG.4 is a side view of the propulsion system according to the second embodiment
- FIG.5 is an enlarged sectional view of the connection member of the second embodiment
- FIG.6 is a perspective view of the electric machine.
- the “axial” and “radial” orientations will be used to denote, according to the definitions given in the description, elements of the transmission device.
- the "radial” orientation is directed orthogonally to the axial orientation.
- Axial orientation refers, depending on the context, to the axis of rotation of one of the shafts, for example the output shaft of the electrical machine or the output shaft of the propulsion system.
- input designates, from a kinematic point of view, what is located on the side of the electric machine and the term “output” designates, from a kinematic point of view, what is located on the side of the wheels of the machine. vehicle.
- Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating a first embodiment of the invention. It is a device for propelling an electric vehicle axle.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a propulsion system comprising an electric machine 4, a differential 7 driving an output shaft 70 intended to carry at its ends two laterally opposite wheels of the vehicle, and a transmission device 10 arranged kinematically between the electric machine 4 and the differential 7.
- the propulsion system is configured so that the driving torque of the differential 7 is produced only by the electric machine 4, regardless of the speed of the vehicle.
- the electric machine does not intervene in addition to another machine or another motor to drive the differential 7.
- a motor and / or another electric machine can be used. used within the vehicle to drive other wheels of the vehicle.
- the propulsion system presented here can be provided in a first electric axle of the vehicle, and the vehicle can have a second axle with two other laterally opposed wheels, this second axle being able to be driven by another electric machine and / or a motor.
- the electric machine 4 is reversible. This electric machine is able to operate in motor mode to ensure propulsion of the vehicle. This machine is also able to operate in generator mode to supply energy to the vehicle battery.
- the electric machine is installed on the rear axle of the vehicle.
- the transmission device 10 comprises a first torque transmission path 11 having a first reduction ratio and a second torque transmission path 12 having a second reduction ratio.
- the transmission device 10 comprises a coupling device 1, 2 making it possible to transmit a torque between the electric machine 4 and the differential 7 selectively via the first transmission path 11 or via the second transmission path 12.
- the coupling device comprises a first clutch 1 capable of authorizing or interrupting the transmission of a torque between the electric machine 4 and the first transmission path 11.
- the coupling device also comprises a second clutch 2 capable of authorizing or interrupting the transmission. a couple between the electric machine 4 and the second transmission path 12.
- the first transmission path 11 makes it possible to reduce the speed of rotation and to increase the torque, according to the first reduction ratio and the second transmission path 12 makes it possible to reduce the speed of rotation and increase the torque, according to the second reduction ratio.
- the output of the second transmission path 12 rotates faster than the output of the first transmission path 11.
- the first reduction ratio of the transmission device 10 is between 0.06 and 0.08 and the second reduction ratio of the transmission device 10 is between 0.14 and 0.17.
- the transmission device 10 comprises a transmission shaft 5 arranged so as to transmit a torque from the first transmission path 11 to the differential 7 and from the second transmission path 12 to the differential 7.
- a speed reduction stage is here formed between the transmission shaft 5 and the differential 7 with a pinion 9 integral in rotation. of the transmission shaft 5 and a toothed wheel arranged at the input of the differential 7, the toothed wheel meshing with the pinion
- the first transmission path 11 is a speed reduction gear train (from the electric machine to the differential).
- the second transmission path 12 is also a speed reduction gear train. These gear trains can be mounted to bubble in the oil.
- the first transmission path 11 has a lower speed ratio than the second transmission path 12.
- the first transmission path 11 is used to propel the vehicle at relatively low speeds, and the second transmission path 12 is used to propel the vehicle at relatively high speeds.
- the transmission device 10 comprises a connection element 6 configured to prevent the driving of the first transmission path 11 when the second clutch 2 is closed and it transmits a torque traveling from the electric machine 4 to the differential 7, via the second transmission path 12.
- a connection element 6 configured to prevent the driving of the first transmission path 11 when the second clutch 2 is closed and it transmits a torque traveling from the electric machine 4 to the differential 7, via the second transmission path 12.
- the first transmission path 11 comprises a first input shaft 41 integral in rotation with a pinion 42, and a first output toothed wheel 43 here meshing directly with the pinion 42.
- the second transmission path 12 comprises a second input shaft 51 integral in rotation with a pinion 52, and a second output toothed wheel 53 here meshing directly with the pinion 52.
- the second input shaft is a hollow shaft 51 and the first input shaft 41 extends inside this hollow shaft 51.
- the second input shaft 51 and the first input shaft 41 are coaxial.
- the first input shaft 41 can be formed in one piece with the pinion 42.
- the second input shaft 51 can be formed in one piece. with pinion 52.
- the second output toothed wheel 53 is integral in rotation with the transmission shaft 5, for example via splines.
- the first output toothed wheel 43 can be made integral in rotation with the transmission shaft 5, by means of the connection element 6.
- the first output toothed wheel 43 is rotatably mounted on a portion of the transmission shaft 5, for example via a rolling or needle bearing. Another portion of the transmission shaft 5 allows the coupling of the transmission shaft 5 and the first output toothed wheel 43 via the connection element 6.
- the transmission device further comprises an actuator capable of changing the connection element 6 from a first operating mode in which the first output toothed wheel 43 is rotatably secured to the transmission shaft 5 to a second mode. operating mode in which the first output toothed wheel 43 is movable in rotation with respect to the transmission shaft 5.
- connection element 6 is preferably of the normally open type. In other words, the connection element 6 is closed in the first mode of operation of the connection element and the connection element 6 is open in the second mode of operation of the connection element.
- the connection element 6 can be operated hydraulically.
- connection element is a synchronizer 6.
- a synchronizer is shown in Figure 5.
- a synchronizer is a device known to those skilled in the art.
- FIG. 5 represents the synchronizer of the second embodiment, but it can also be used for the first embodiment.
- the second embodiment of FIG. 3 shows an exemplary embodiment of the coupling device comprising a first clutch 1 and a second clutch 2.
- the first clutch 1 comprises a first input element 31 capable of being driven by the electric machine 4 and a first output element 33, a torque being transmitted between the first input element 31 and the first output element 33 when the first clutch 1 is closed.
- the second clutch 2 comprising a second input element 32 capable of being driven by the electrical machine 4 and a second output element 34, a torque being transmitted between the second input element 32 and the second output element 34 when the second clutch 2 is closed.
- the first transmission path 11 transmits a torque between the first output element 33 and the differential 7, according to a first speed ratio.
- speed is meant the ratio between the speed at the exit of the transmission path and the speed at the entry of the transmission path.
- the second transmission path 12 transmits a torque between the second output element 34 and the differential 7 according to a second speed ratio different from the first speed ratio.
- the first input element 31 of the first clutch 1 and the second input element 32 of the second clutch 2 are arranged to be driven by a common torque input shaft 8 which is here the output shaft of the electric machine. 4.
- the clutches 1 and 2 are placed kinematically as close as possible to the electric machine 4, upstream of the speed reduction, which means that the two clutches are placed in a portion of the transmission chain where the torque is. the weakest. In the case of progressive friction clutches in particular, this makes it possible to have better compactness of the clutches.
- the first clutch 1 is a progressive friction clutch and the second clutch is a progressive friction clutch. So gear changes can be smooth and gradual without abrupt acceleration.
- the term “progressive clutch” is understood to mean a clutch, the transmissible torque of which can be controlled in a progressive manner.
- the first clutch 1 and the second clutch 2 jointly form a double clutch.
- the first input member 31 and the second input member 32 together form an input member of the double clutch.
- the first input member 31 and the second input member 32 have a common input shaft coupling portion 8.
- the first input element 31 and the second input element 32 can be formed in one part.
- the first clutch 1 and the second clutch 2 are coaxial and radially offset from each other.
- the first input member 31 has a disk carrier portion coupled to a plurality of input friction disks.
- the first clutch 1 comprises a first output element 33 mounted integral in rotation with the first input shaft 41 of the first transmission path, for example by splines.
- the first clutch 1 comprises a plurality of output friction discs rotatably coupled to the first output member 33.
- the input friction discs and the output friction discs are arranged to be pressed against each other by a piston 35 to transmit a torque between the first input member 31 and the first output member 33.
- a hydraulic actuator 37 makes it possible to move the piston to change the first clutch 1 from a disengaged (open) position to an engaged (closed) position.
- the second input member 32 has a disk carrier portion coupled to a plurality of input friction disks.
- the second clutch 2 comprises a second output element 34 mounted integral in rotation with the second input shaft 51 of the second transmission path, for example by splines.
- the second clutch 2 includes a plurality of output friction discs rotatably coupled to the second output member 34.
- the input friction discs and the output friction discs are arranged to be pressed against each other by a piston 36 to transmit torque between the second input member 32 and the second output member 34.
- a hydraulic actuator 38 makes it possible to move the piston to change the second clutch 2 from a disengaged (open) position to an engaged (closed) position.
- the actuators 37, 38 can be coaxial and overlap radially, for example in the form of a double actuator.
- the first clutch and the second clutch are preferably of the normally open type.
- the first clutch 1 comprises a multi-disc assembly made up of input disks and output disks which follow one another alternately.
- the second clutch 2 comprises a multi-disc assembly made up of input disks and output disks which follow one another alternately.
- the multidisc assembly of the first clutch 1 is located radially inside the multidisc assembly of the second clutch 2 with radial overlap.
- the first clutch and the second clutch are wet clutches.
- the torque transmission device may include a common reduction gearbox loaded regardless of the path taken by the torque coming from the electric machine.
- a common reduction gear 14 formed by the pinion 9 of the transmission device and the toothed wheel coupled to the differential 7.
- common two-stage reduction gear 15, 14 also formed by a gear train between the transmission shaft 5 and the differential 7.
- connection element 6 is arranged to allow or interrupt the transmission of a torque between the first output element 33 of the first clutch 1 and the differential 7.
- the propulsion system is configured so that the transmission of torque between the first output member 33 of the first clutch 1 and the differential 7 is permitted when the first clutch 1 is closed. On the other hand, the transmission of a torque between the first output element 33 of the first clutch 1 and the differential 7 is prevented when the first clutch 1 is open and when the second clutch 2 is closed.
- connection element 6 is arranged to allow the mutual driving in rotation between the first output element 33 of the first clutch 1 and the differential 7, via the first transmission path 11, when the first clutch 1 is closed, and to interrupt the mutual drive in rotation between the first output element of the first clutch 1 and the differential 7, through the first transmission path 11, when the first clutch is open, and when the second clutch is closed.
- the synchronizer 6 comprises a hub 61 integral in rotation with the transmission shaft 5.
- the synchronizer 6 comprises a synchronization ring 62 forming with the first output toothed wheel 43 a bevel clutch by friction.
- the synchronizer 6 further comprises a slide 63 integral in rotation with keys 64, themselves integral in rotation with the hub 61.
- the keys 64 can slide axially relative to the hub 61.
- the slide 63 can also slide axially relative to the hub 61 by axially driving the keys 64.
- the keys 64 are arranged to rub against the synchronization ring 62.
- the slide 63 comprises teeth 67 and the second output wheel 43 comprises complementary teeth 68 able to cooperate with the teeth 67 of the slide 63, to drive at the same speed the slide 63 and the second output wheel 43 during the first operating mode.
- the bevel friction clutch allows a smooth shifting between the second mode of operation and the first mode of synchronizer operation. Friction occurs between the first output toothed wheel 43 and the synchronization ring 62 as long as the speeds of the first output toothed wheel 43 and the driveshaft 5 are not equal.
- An actuator is used to move the player to switch the connection element 6.
- the electrical machine is also configured in such a way as to limit losses.
- An example of an electric machine is shown in Figure 6. This electric machine can be used for either of the previous two embodiments.
- the electric machine 4 is a machine with permanent magnets.
- the electric propulsion system may further include an inverter 90 configured to control the electric machine 4.
- the inverter 90 can have a supply voltage of 800V.
- the currents flowing in the inverter may be lower, and thus the losses at the inverter level are reduced.
- the electric machine 4 has a machine torque of between 380 and 490 N.m, for example between 400 and 460 N.m.
- a machine torque of between 380 and 490 N.m, for example between 400 and 460 N.m.
- the size of the electric machine is smaller, the electric machine is less complex and the efficiency of the electric machine is better than with a machine torque greater than 500 N.m.
- the electric machine 4 is a rotating electric machine comprising a stator 410 powered by the inverter 90.
- the stator comprises a stator body 414 with notches which are provided to receive four to eight layers of conductors forming the coil 411, for example six layers C1-C6, arranged in a direction substantially radial with respect to the axis of rotation of the coil. rotor.
- the stator comprises a coil 411 with pins 412.
- the coil with pins makes it possible to increase the filling coefficient of the slots and also contributes to the reduction of losses, in particular direct current losses and Joule losses.
- the number of notches 413 of the stator body here is 54.
- the notches 413 are regularly arranged around the axis of rotation X of the rotor.
- the electric machine 4 comprises a rotor having six poles. Indeed, it has been observed that the electric frequency is reduced by 25% with a six-pole machine compared to an eight-pole machine, which reduces the losses of alternating current.
- the poles are evenly distributed around the axis of rotation of the rotor.
- the maximum speed of the electric machine is between 11,000 and 13,000 revolutions per minute, for example 12,000 revolutions per minute.
- the electric machine 4 has a peak power of between 230 and 270 kW, for example 250 kW.
- the maximum electric frequency of the electric machine 4 is between 500 and 700 Hz, for example 600 Hz.
- the iron losses are reduced, in particular. at low operating torque.
- the alternating current losses in the stator 410, called AC losses, are also reduced.
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