JP2008132922A - Hybrid car - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a hybrid car for sufficient traveling performance with low fuel consumption under the consideration of ease of loading of a driving system in an engine room. <P>SOLUTION: This hybrid car is provided with a driving source composed of a first motor and an engine and a battery device, wherein the driving source is connected through a driving force connecting/disconnecting means to front wheels or rear wheels. The first motor is provided with a phase changing means for changing the phase of the first motor between a weak field phase state and a strong field phase state, and characterized to control the switching of the connection of the driving force connecting/disconnecting means, and to control the switching of the phase state of the first motor between the weak field phase state and the strong field weak state based on the traveling state of the vehicle, and to control the driving of the first motor based on the residual capacity of the battery device. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a hybrid vehicle that travels using an engine and a motor as drive sources.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a vehicle generally travels by shifting rotation generated by operating a gasoline engine via a transmission such as AT and MT and transmitting it to drive wheels.

  A gasoline engine burns a mixture of gasoline and air in a compressed state and converts the energy generated at this time into torque, so that not only noise is generated due to combustion but also environmental pollution is caused by exhaust gas.

  On the other hand, electric vehicles have been put into practical use in which the engine is replaced with a motor and the generation of noise and exhaust gas is lost. In an electric vehicle, a motor and a battery are mounted on the vehicle, the motor is rotated by the electric power of the battery, and the driving wheel is rotated by the motor so as to travel. Therefore, almost no noise is generated as the vehicle travels, and no exhaust gas is generated.

  However, in the case of an electric vehicle, there is a limit to the amount of electricity that can be charged to the battery, and there is a problem that the distance that can be traveled by one charge is shortened. Therefore, it is necessary to mount a large battery in order to obtain a sufficient travel distance.

  Thus, various hybrid vehicles using both an engine and a motor as drive sources have been developed. In this type of hybrid vehicle, a generator is driven by an engine to generate electric energy, a motor is driven by this electric energy, and the driving force is transmitted to driving wheels to drive the hybrid vehicle or engine and motor. There is a parallel hybrid system in which driving force is transmitted directly to driving wheels.

  Furthermore, a series-parallel hybrid system that combines the advantages of the series system and the parallel system has been developed and put into practical use. This system is provided with a complicated system in which only the motor or the engine is used for driving and both the engine and the motor, and achieves a significant improvement in fuel consumption.

  For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-50864 proposes a hybrid vehicle in which a motor and a clutch are provided instead of a transmission to prevent an increase in size and to improve the mountability in an engine room.

  This publication discloses an embodiment in which two clutches are provided before and after a motor without a starter, and an embodiment in which a clutch is provided between an engine and a motor with a starter.

This hybrid vehicle travels with the motor alone or with the driving force of both the engine and the motor according to the load, but the high-speed steady operation travels only with the engine. The battery is charged with the electric energy generated by the generator and the power generation / regenerative energy of the motor, and the motor is driven by the electric power.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-50864

  Since the hybrid vehicle disclosed in Patent Document 1 does not assume series operation, when the remaining battery capacity (SOC) decreases, there is a problem that the power generation capability of the generator is insufficient and the running performance cannot be satisfied. . In order to avoid this, if the generator is enlarged in order to increase the power generation capability of the generator, the mountability of the drive system in the engine room, which is the object of Patent Document 1, is deteriorated.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to achieve a hybrid vehicle that can achieve sufficient driving performance with low fuel consumption and that is capable of mounting a drive system in an engine room. Is to provide.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, a hybrid vehicle comprising a drive source composed of a first motor and an engine and a power storage device, the drive source being connected to one of the front wheels and the rear wheels via the driving force connecting / disconnecting means. The first motor includes phase changing means capable of changing a phase between the weak field phase state and the strong field phase state of the first motor, and the driving force based on the running state of the vehicle. Switching control of connection / disconnection of the connection / disconnection means and switching control of the phase state of the first motor between the weak field phase state and the strong field phase state, and based on the remaining capacity of the power storage device, A hybrid vehicle is provided that controls the drive of one motor.

  According to the invention of claim 2, in the invention of claim 1, the traveling state of the vehicle is a constant vehicle speed traveling state in which the vehicle speed is a predetermined value or more, and in a constant vehicle speed traveling state in which the vehicle speed is a predetermined value or more, The phase changing means controls the phase state of the first motor to a field weakening phase state, and the driving force connecting / disconnecting means is connected. When the remaining capacity of the power storage device is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the first motor A hybrid vehicle characterized by controlling the driving of the vehicle is provided.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the hybrid vehicle according to the second aspect, wherein when the remaining capacity of the power storage device is less than the predetermined value, the first motor is controlled for power generation. .

  According to the invention of claim 4, in the invention of claim 2, further comprising a second motor for driving the other wheel of the front wheel and the rear wheel, and the remaining capacity of the power storage device is a predetermined region greater than or equal to the predetermined value In this case, a hybrid vehicle is provided in which the first and second motors are controlled with zero torque.

  According to a fifth aspect of the invention, in the fourth aspect of the invention, when the remaining capacity of the power storage device is equal to or higher than a second predetermined value higher than the predetermined region, the first motor is controlled to zero torque, and the A hybrid vehicle is provided in which the second motor is controlled to assist the driving force of the engine.

  According to a sixth aspect of the invention, in the fourth aspect of the invention, when the remaining capacity of the power storage device is less than the predetermined value, the first motor is controlled to generate power and the second motor is controlled to zero torque. A hybrid vehicle is provided.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the vehicle further includes a second motor that drives the other of the front wheels and the rear wheels, and the traveling state of the vehicle is a decelerating traveling state, When the remaining capacity of the power storage device is not less than a predetermined value in a running state, the driving force connecting / disconnecting means is disconnected, the first motor is driven, and the second motor is controlled for power generation. Is provided.

  According to an eighth aspect of the invention, there is provided the hybrid vehicle according to the seventh aspect, wherein the electric power supplied during the drive control of the first motor is equal to or greater than the generated electric power generated by the second motor. Provided.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the connection / disconnection of the driving force connection / disconnection means is switched based on the running state of the vehicle, and the phase state of the first motor is set between the field weakening phase state and the field strengthening phase state. In the case of driving the first motor by starting the engine, starting the vehicle or accelerating the vehicle, etc., since the switching control is further performed and the driving of the first motor is controlled based on the remaining capacity of the power storage device. By controlling the phase state of the first motor, the increase / decrease range of the drive torque can be expanded, and the drive efficiency can be maximized according to the required drive torque.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the remaining capacity of the power storage device exceeds a predetermined value when the engine is directly connected to the engine, the phase state of the first motor is weakened and the induced voltage constant is controlled to the minimum. As a result, the loss of the first motor can be minimized, and the fuel efficiency can be improved.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the remaining capacity of the power storage device is less than the predetermined value, the induced voltage constant is set to the optimum value by setting the phase state of the first motor to the field weakening state according to the required power generation amount. Therefore, power generation loss can be minimized.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the remaining capacity of the power storage device is within the predetermined range, the first and second motors are controlled with zero torque, so that only the engine travels without applying an extra load to the engine. It can be performed.

  According to the invention described in claim 5, since the first motor is controlled with zero torque and the second motor is controlled with assist, high-speed steady operation with the engine and the second motor can be performed without applying an excessive load to the engine. realizable.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the first motor responds to a deviation from the target remaining capacity of the power storage device while directly driving the engine by controlling power generation of the first motor and controlling zero torque of the second motor. Power generation can be performed, and the remaining capacity of the power storage device can be brought close to the target remaining capacity.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, when the remaining capacity of the power storage device is a regenerative brake with a predetermined value or more, the engine is driven by the first motor, and the power generation corresponding to that is performed by the second motor by the regenerative brake. The control range of the brake amount can be expanded by controlling the phase state and optimally controlling the induced voltage constant.

  According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, overcharging of the power storage device can be effectively prevented.

  Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown a schematic configuration diagram of a hybrid vehicle according to a first embodiment of the present invention. An engine 2 and a generator (generator / motor) 4 are mounted in front of the vehicle, and the generator 4 is driven by the engine 2 to generate electric power.

  The generator 4 has a phase change mechanism 6 that can change the phase between the weak field phase state and the strong field phase state, and thereby controls the generator 4 to an induced voltage constant having the best power generation efficiency.

  The outputs of the engine 2 and the generator 4 are input to the front differential device 10 via a clutch (driving force connecting / disconnecting means) 8 and drive the front wheels 16 and 18 via the front axles 12 and 14.

  A motor 20 and a gear box 22 that houses a reduction gear and a rear differential device are mounted on the rear side of the vehicle. The output of the motor 20 is transmitted to the rear axles 24 and 26 via the reduction gear and the rear differential device, and drives the rear wheels 28 and 30.

  The motor 20 is connected to the storage battery 32 via a power drive unit (PDU) 34 and is driven by the power of the storage battery 32. The motor 20 is further connected to the generator 4 via the PDU 34 and is driven by electric power generated by the generator 4.

  The motor 20 has a function as a generator that generates electric power (that is, regeneration) when it is rotationally driven by the running energy of the vehicle, and the generated electric energy is charged in the storage battery 32. The remaining charge (SOC) of the storage battery 32 is calculated by an electronic control unit (ECU) (not shown) based on the detected current / voltage value of the storage battery 32.

  The generator 4 is provided with a generator rotation angle position sensor formed of a resolver, and this generator rotation angle position sensor outputs a detection signal corresponding to the rotation angle position of the generator 4 to the ECU. Based on this detection signal, the ECU calculates the generator rotational speed.

  Similarly, the motor 20 is provided with a motor rotation angle position sensor composed of a resolver, and the motor angle rotation position sensor outputs a detection signal corresponding to the rotation angle position of the motor 20 to the ECU. Based on this detection signal, the ECU calculates the motor rotation speed.

  The clutch 8 is composed of, for example, a wet multi-plate clutch in which a large number of clutch disks and a large number of clutch plates are alternately arranged in a comb shape. The clutch 8 is connected to an actuator (not shown). The actuator includes a linear solenoid valve connected to the ECU, a coil spring, and the like, and the linear solenoid valve is connected to a hydraulic source (not shown).

  When the linear solenoid valve is driven by the drive signal from the ECU, the actuator presses the clutch disk against the clutch plate against the urging force of the coil spring by the hydraulic pressure supplied from the hydraulic source, and fastens the clutch 8.

  On the other hand, when the linear solenoid valve is not driven, the supply of hydraulic pressure from the hydraulic pressure source is stopped, the clutch disk and the clutch plate are disconnected by the urging force of the coil spring, and the clutch 8 is disconnected.

Front wheels 16, 18 and rear wheels 28, 32 of the right and left is provided a wheel speed sensor of a magnetic pickup type, not shown, respectively, from those of the wheel speed sensor, the left and right front wheels rotational speed N _- FL, N _- Detection signals representing FR and left and right rear wheel rotation speeds N _- RL, N _- RR are output to the ECU, respectively. The ECU calculates the vehicle speed based on these detection signals.

  The ECU includes an engine speed signal from the engine speed sensor, a detection signal from the accelerator opening sensor that indicates the opening including on / off of the accelerator pedal, a detection signal that represents the brake pedaling force from the brake pedaling force sensor, steering A detection signal indicating the steering angle of the steered wheel and detection signals from many other sensors are input from the angle sensor.

  Next, the operation of the hybrid vehicle of the first embodiment will be described with reference to the driving state operation table of Table 1. In Table 1, the operating states of the engine 2, the generator 4, the clutch 8, and the motor 20 are indicated by symbols. Table 2 shows the meanings of these symbols.

  First, when starting the engine 2, the clutch 8 is disengaged, the generator 4 is operated as a starter motor, and the engine 2 is started. At the time of normal start when the remaining charge of the storage battery 32 is high (high SOC), the engine 2 is stopped and the motor 20 drives the rear wheels 28 and 30 to start.

  At the time of sudden start of high SOC, the clutch 8 is engaged and the generator 4 is operated by the motor to drive the front wheels 16 and 18, and the motor 20 drives the rear wheels 28 and 30 to drive the four wheels EV (electric vehicle). Start off.

  During normal / rapid start of low SOC, the clutch 8 is disengaged, the generator 4 is driven by the engine 2 to generate electric power, and the motor 20 is rotated by this electric power to drive the rear wheels 28 and 30. In this case, the series hybrid system is used.

  At the time of medium and low load driving with high SOC, the clutch 8 is disengaged, and the motor 20 is rotated by the power of the storage battery 32 to drive the rear wheels 28 and 30. That is, in this case, EV traveling of the rear wheels 28 and 30 is performed.

  When the vehicle is traveling at a low or middle load with a low SOC, the clutch 8 is disengaged, the generator 4 is driven by the engine 2 to generate electric power, and the motor 20 is rotated by this electric power to drive the rear wheels 28 and 30. That is, in this case, the series hybrid system is used. Similarly, during high load driving with high and low SOC, a series hybrid system in which power is generated by the generator 4 and is driven by the motor 20 is used.

  Next, a description will be given of high-speed steady operation in which cruising is performed at a predetermined vehicle speed or higher. First, in the high SOC high-speed steady operation, the clutch 8 is engaged and the engine 2 directly drives the front wheels 16 and 18 to directly drive the engine.

  At this time, the phase state of the generator 4 is controlled to the field weakening phase state by the phase changing mechanism 6, and the generator 4 is controlled to zero torque by the minimum torque constant (minimum induced voltage constant). The motor 20 assists the engine driving force in accordance with the power consumption required for zero torque control of the auxiliary equipment such as an air conditioner, lights, and the motor 20 and the target SOC and the current SOC. At the same time, the output of the engine 2 is adjusted in consideration of the assist portion of the motor 20 so that the driving force of the vehicle matches the target driving force.

  During the high-speed steady operation of the target SOC, the engine 8 is directly connected to the engine 8 to drive the front wheels 16 and 18 directly with the clutch 8 engaged. The generator 4 performs zero torque control with a minimum torque constant. On the other hand, since the SOC of the storage battery 32 is within the target range, the motor 20 performs zero torque control that does not drive the rear wheels 28 and 30.

  During low-SOC high-speed steady operation, the engine 8 is directly connected to the engine 8 to drive the front wheels 16 and 18 with the clutch 8 engaged. The generator 4 generates electric power according to the deviation between the power consumption required for zero torque control of auxiliary equipment such as an air conditioner, lights, and the motor 20 and the target SOC and the current SOC.

  Here, the generator 4 is controlled to an induced voltage constant having the best power generation efficiency. At the same time, the output of the engine 2 is adjusted in consideration of the power generation load of the generator 4 so that the driving force of the vehicle matches the target driving force. The motor 20 performs zero torque control.

  At the time of high-speed instantaneous acceleration operation, the clutch 8 is engaged and the generator 4 is operated by the motor. The generator 4 and the motor 20 assist the driving force of the engine 2 to instantaneously accelerate at high speed.

  Further, when decelerating, the generator 4 and / or the motor 20 is operated as a regenerative brake, and the running energy of the vehicle is converted into electric energy and stored in the storage battery 32. That is, at the time of low SOC regenerative braking, the clutch 8 is engaged and the generator 4 and the motor 20 are operated as a generator to generate electric power, and the generated electric power is stored in the storage battery 32. At this time, the engine 2 is dragged and rotated. On the other hand, at the time of slow deceleration, the clutch 8 may be disengaged and regeneration may be performed by the motor 20 alone.

  At the time of high SOC regenerative braking, the clutch 8 is disengaged to separate the generator 4 from the front wheels 16 and 18, the motor is operated by the generator 4 to drive the engine 2, and the regenerative braking of the motor 20 is commensurate with the power consumption. Generate electricity. At this time, the engine 2 is dragged and rotated by the generator 4.

  Preferably, the electric power supplied to drive generator 4 is controlled to be larger than the electric power regenerated by motor 20. This prevents overcharging of the storage battery 32 during regenerative power generation by the motor 20.

  When the high SOC is stopped, all of the engine 2, the generator 4, and the motor 20 are stopped. On the other hand, when the low SOC is stopped, the generator 2 is driven by the engine 2 to generate power, and this generated power is stored in the storage battery 32.

  Control of the generator 4 and the motor 20 during high-speed steady operation will be further described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 shows the remaining capacity (SOC) of the power storage device 32. When the current SOC is a high SOC (A), the generator 4 performs zero torque control with the minimum torque constant. The motor 20 performs assist control (including zero torque control) according to the power consumption and the SOC deviation (ΔH).

  When the current SOC is in the target range (B), the generator 4 performs zero torque control with the minimum torque constant, and the motor 20 performs zero torque control. On the other hand, when the current SOC is a low SOC (C), the generator 4 generates power according to the power consumption and the SOC deviation (ΔL), and the motor 20 performs zero torque control.

  FIG. 2 shows a schematic configuration diagram of a hybrid vehicle according to a second embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is different from the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in that the motor 20 has a phase change mechanism 36. Other configurations of the present embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment shown in FIG.

  The operation of the hybrid vehicle of this embodiment will be described with reference to the driving state operation table shown in Table 3.

  In the present embodiment, since the motor 20 includes the phase changing mechanism 36, the high-speed steady operation with the target SOC and the low SOC is different from the operation of the first embodiment shown in Table 1. Since the other operation state of this embodiment is the same as the operation state shown in Table 1, the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  During the high-speed steady operation of the target SOC, the engine 8 is directly connected to the engine 8 to drive the front wheels 16 and 18 directly with the clutch 8 engaged. At this time, the generator 4 and the motor 20 respectively control the phase state to the field weakening state and perform zero torque control with the lowest torque constant.

  During low-SOC high-speed steady operation, the engine 8 is connected directly to the engine 8 to drive the front wheels 16 and 18 with the clutch 8 engaged. At this time, the generator 4 performs power generation according to the deviation between the power consumption necessary for zero torque control of the auxiliary equipment such as an air conditioner, the lights, and the motor 20 and the target SOC and the current SOC. The motor 20 is controlled to a field weakening phase state, and zero torque control is performed with a minimum torque constant.

  FIG. 3 shows a schematic configuration diagram of a hybrid vehicle according to a third embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is different from the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in that a clutch 38 is provided between the engine 2 and the generator 4. Other configurations of the present embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment shown in FIG.

  The operation of this embodiment will be described below with reference to the operation state operation table of Table 4.

  In the present embodiment, since the clutch 38 is added, the operation state of the clutch 38 will be mainly described below. When the engine is started, the clutch 8 is turned off and the clutch 38 is engaged, and the generator 4 is operated by the electric power of the storage battery 32 to start the engine 2. The engaged (fastened) and released (disconnected) states of the clutch 8 are the same as those in the first embodiment shown in Table 1.

  The clutch 38 is released at the time of normal start with high SOC and sudden start with high SOC. In particular, when the engine starts suddenly at a high SOC, the engine 2 is disconnected from the generator 4 that operates the motor to release the clutch 38. Therefore, the engine 2 is not dragged and rotated, and the load on the engine 2 is completely disconnected when the engine starts suddenly. be able to.

  Further, since the clutch 8 is engaged and the clutch 38 is released even at the time of low SOC regenerative braking, the engine 2 is completely disconnected at the time of regenerative braking by the generator 4, so that the amount of power generated by the regenerative braking can be increased. . Other operating states of the present embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment shown in Table 1.

  FIG. 4 shows a schematic configuration diagram of a hybrid vehicle according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is different from the third embodiment shown in FIG. 3 in that the motor 20 includes a phase change mechanism 36. Alternatively, the second embodiment is different from the second embodiment shown in FIG. 2 in that a clutch 38 is interposed between the engine 2 and the generator 4.

  The operation of this embodiment will be described below with reference to the operation state operation table shown in Table 5.

  The operating states of the engine 2, the generator 4, the clutch 8, the motor 20, and the clutch 38 in each operating state of the present embodiment are the same as the operating states of the third embodiment shown in Table 4. In this embodiment, since the motor 20 includes the phase change mechanism 36, the control during the high-speed steady operation of the target SOC and the high-speed steady operation of the low SOC is slightly different from the third embodiment shown in Table 4. And it becomes the same as that of 2nd Embodiment shown in Table 3.

  That is, during the high-speed steady operation of the target SOC, the engine 8 is directly connected to the engine 8 to directly drive the front wheels 16 and 18 by engaging the clutches 8 and 38. The generator 4 and the motor 20 are controlled to the field weakening phase state, and zero torque control is performed with the minimum torque constant.

  During high-speed steady operation with low SOC, the engine 8 is directly connected to the front wheels 16 and 18 by engaging the clutches 8 and 38, but the generator 4 generates power according to the power consumption and the SOC deviation. The generated power is stored in the storage battery 32. The motor 20 performs zero torque control with a minimum torque constant.

  In the first to fourth embodiments described above, only one motor 20 for driving the rear wheels 28 and 30 is provided. However, two motors are provided, and the left rear wheel 28 and the right rear wheel 30 are provided. These motors may be independently driven.

  Next, the operation of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 and Table 1 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step S10, vehicle stop / run determination is performed. If it is determined in step S11 that the vehicle is stopped, it is determined whether the SOC of the storage battery 32 is low SOC or normal SOC.

  If it is determined that the SOC is low, the process proceeds to step S13 where the generator 4 is driven by the engine 2 and the electric power generated by the generator 4 is stored in the storage battery 32. If it is determined in step S12 that the SOC is normal, the storage battery 32 does not need to be charged, so the process proceeds to step S14 to prepare for the next operation.

  If it is determined in step S11 that the vehicle is starting or traveling, the process proceeds to step S15 to determine driving / regeneration. If it is determined in step S16 that the vehicle is being driven, the process proceeds to step S17 to determine whether or not the vehicle speed is in a high-speed driving state at a predetermined vehicle speed or higher.

  If it is determined in step S17 that the vehicle speed is equal to or lower than the predetermined vehicle speed, the process proceeds to step S18 to calculate a target acceleration, and in step S19, it is determined whether the SOC of the storage battery 32 is low SOC or normal SOC.

  If it is determined that the SOC is low, the process proceeds to step S20 and travels in series EV (SHEV). That is, the generator 2 is driven by the engine 2 to generate electric power, the motor 20 is rotated by the generated electric power, and the rear wheels 28 and 30 are driven to travel.

  If it is determined that the normal SOC is determined in step S19, the process proceeds to step S21 to determine whether the acceleration is normal acceleration or strong acceleration. If it is determined that the acceleration is normal, the routine proceeds to step S22, where the motor 20 is driven by the power of the storage battery 32 and travels. That is, RrEV traveling is performed.

  If it is determined in step S21 that the vehicle is strongly accelerated, the process proceeds to step S23 and travels on a four-wheel EV (4WEV). That is, the clutch 8 is engaged, the motor of the generator 4 is operated to drive the front wheels 16 and 18, and the motor 20 drives the rear wheels 28 and 30.

If it is determined in step S17 that the vehicle speed is higher than the predetermined vehicle speed, the process proceeds to step S24 to determine whether the vehicle is in a cruise traveling state or a strong acceleration traveling state. When it is determined that the vehicle is in the cruise traveling state, the process proceeds to step S25 to determine whether or not the SOC of the storage battery 32 is greater than SOC _AH . That is, it is determined whether or not the current SOC is in the area (A) of FIG.

If it is determined that the SOC is greater than the SOC _AH , the process proceeds to step S26 and the engine 2 is directly connected to the front wheels 16 and 18 to run, the generator 4 performs zero torque control with the minimum torque constant, and the motor 20 is consumed. Assist according to electric power and SOC deviation is performed.

If it is determined in step S25 that the current SOC is equal to or lower than SOC _AH , the process proceeds to step S27 to determine whether the current SOC is equal to or higher than SOC _AL . When it is determined that the SOC is equal to or higher than SOC _AL , that is, when it is determined that the current SOC is within the range of FIG. 5B, the process proceeds to step S28 and the front wheels 16 and 18 are directly driven by the engine 2. The generator 4 performs zero torque control with the lowest torque constant, and the motor 20 performs zero torque control.

If it is determined in step S27 that the SOC is less than SOC _AL , the process proceeds to step S29 where the engine 2 is directly connected, the generator 4 performs power generation according to the power consumption and the SOC deviation, and the motor 20 has zero torque. Take control.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S24 that the acceleration is strong, the process proceeds to step S30, and the driving force of the engine 2 is assisted by the generator 4 and the motor 20 to perform high-speed instantaneous acceleration operation.

  If it is determined in step S16 that the vehicle is decelerating, the process proceeds to step S31 to calculate a target deceleration. Next, the process proceeds to step S32 to determine whether the SOC in the storage battery 32 is high SOC or normal SOC.

  If it is determined that the SOC is normal, the routine proceeds to step S33 where the clutch 8 is engaged, and the generator 4 and the motor 20 regenerate the traveling energy during deceleration as electric energy.

  If it is determined in step S32 that the SOC in the storage battery 32 is high SOC, the process proceeds to step S34 to release the clutch 8 to separate the generator 4 from the front wheels 16 and 18 and operate the generator 4 as a motor. Then, the engine 2 is driven, and regenerative power generation is performed by the motor 20 by an amount corresponding to the power consumption.

  The electric power supplied to drive the generator 4 is controlled to be larger than the electric power regenerated by the motor 20. This prevents overcharging of the storage battery 32 during regenerative power generation by the motor 20.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a hybrid vehicle according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic block diagram of the hybrid vehicle concerning 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram of the hybrid vehicle concerning 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram of the hybrid vehicle concerning 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the charge remaining amount (SOC) in a storage battery. It is a flowchart which shows the action | operation of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

2 Engine 4 Generator (Generator / Motor)
6 Phase change mechanism 8 Clutch 16, 18 Front wheel 20 Motor 22 Gear box 28, 30 Rear wheel 32 Storage battery 34 PDU
36 Phase change mechanism 38 Clutch

Claims (8)

In a hybrid vehicle comprising a drive source composed of a first motor and an engine, and a power storage device, the drive source being connected to one of the front wheels and the rear wheels via a driving force connecting / disconnecting means.
The first motor includes phase changing means capable of changing the phase between the weak field phase state and the strong field phase state of the first motor,
Based on the running state of the vehicle, switching control of the driving force connecting / disconnecting means and switching control of the phase state of the first motor between the weak field phase state and the strong field phase state,
A hybrid vehicle that controls driving of the first motor based on a remaining capacity of the power storage device. The traveling state of the vehicle is a constant vehicle speed traveling state in which the vehicle speed is a predetermined value or more,
In a constant vehicle speed traveling state where the vehicle speed is equal to or higher than a predetermined value, the phase changing means controls the phase state of the first motor to a field weakening state and connects the driving force connecting / disconnecting means,
The hybrid vehicle according to claim 1, wherein when the remaining capacity of the power storage device is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the first motor is driven and controlled.   The hybrid vehicle according to claim 2, wherein when the remaining capacity of the power storage device is less than the predetermined value, the first motor is controlled to generate power. A second motor for driving the other wheel of the front wheel and the rear wheel;
The hybrid vehicle according to claim 2, wherein when the remaining capacity of the power storage device is in a predetermined region that is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the first and second motors are controlled with zero torque.   When the remaining capacity of the power storage device is equal to or higher than a second predetermined value higher than the predetermined region, the first motor is controlled to zero torque and the second motor is controlled to assist the driving force of the engine. The hybrid vehicle according to claim 4, wherein:   5. The hybrid vehicle according to claim 4, wherein when the remaining capacity of the power storage device is less than the predetermined value, the first motor is controlled to generate power and the second motor is controlled to zero torque. A second motor for driving the other wheel of the front wheel and the rear wheel;
The traveling state of the vehicle is a decelerating traveling state,
When the remaining capacity of the power storage device is greater than or equal to a predetermined value in a decelerating running state, the driving force connecting / disconnecting means is disconnected, the first motor is driven, and the second motor is controlled for power generation. Item 2. The hybrid vehicle according to item 1.   The hybrid vehicle according to claim 7, wherein the electric power supplied during the drive control of the first motor is equal to or greater than the generated electric power generated by the second motor.