JP4919080B2 - Power output device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a power output device capable of suppressing enlargement of the device in a radial direction. <P>SOLUTION: An internal combustion engine 3, a first motor generator 5, an output shaft 6, a speed reducing mechanism 9, a power distributing mechanism 7, and a second motor generator 8 are arranged on the same axis. The power distributing mechanism 7 is composed as a double pinion type planetary gear mechanism, and when each rotation element is arranged on an alignment chart, the internal combustion engine 3 is connected to a ring gear R1 positioned in a center, the first motor generator 5 is connected via the speed reducing mechanism 9 to a carrier C1 with a shorter distance to the ring gear R1, and the output shaft 6 and the second motor generator 8 is connected to the remaining sun gear S1. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a power output apparatus that can be mounted on a vehicle.

  A vehicle equipped with this type of power output device includes an internal combustion engine, a generator, an electric motor, and a single pinion type planetary gear mechanism. The internal combustion engine is a carrier for the planetary gear mechanism, and the generator is a planet through two gears. The motor is connected to the ring gear of the gear mechanism via the other two gears to the sun gear of the planetary gear mechanism, and the output shafts for outputting power to the internal combustion engine, the planetary gear mechanism and the drive wheels are coaxial. There is one arranged above (Patent Document 1). Further, this Patent Document 1 includes an internal combustion engine, a generator, an electric motor, and a double pinion type planetary gear mechanism. The internal combustion engine is connected to the ring gear of the planetary gear mechanism, and the generator is connected to the planetary gear mechanism via two gears. There is also disclosed a vehicle in which an electric motor is connected to a carrier and a sun gear of a planetary gear mechanism via other two gears, and each of an internal combustion engine, a planetary gear mechanism, and an output shaft is coaxially arranged. In addition, Patent Documents 2 to 5 exist as prior art documents related to the present invention.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 50-30223 (FIGS. 4 and 5) JP 2005-98337 A JP 2003-104072 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-58990 JP 2005-119573 A

  In the device disclosed in Patent Document 1, a generator and an electric motor are connected to a rotating element of a planetary gear mechanism through two gears, and are not arranged coaxially with the planetary gear mechanism, the output shaft, or the like. For this reason, there exists a possibility that an apparatus may enlarge in radial direction.

  Then, an object of this invention is to provide the power output device which can suppress the enlargement of an apparatus to radial direction.

A power output apparatus according to the present invention includes an internal combustion engine, a first electric motor, an output member for outputting power to driving wheels of a vehicle, a speed reduction mechanism that decelerates rotation of the first electric motor, and power of the internal combustion engine. Is a power output device in which a power distribution mechanism that can distribute power to the first motor and the output member and a second motor that can output power to the output member side are arranged on the same axis. The internal combustion engine is configured as a planetary gear mechanism having three rotating elements that rotate differentially with each other, and when the three rotating elements are arranged on a collinear chart, the internal combustion engine is connected to the first rotating element located at the center. The first motor is connected to the second rotating element having a shorter distance from the first rotating element via the speed reduction mechanism, and the output member and the second motor are connected to the remaining third rotating element. There are connected, the 3rd A mode switching unit capable of switching between a high speed mode in which an element and the output member are coupled and a low speed mode in which the second rotating element and the output member are coupled; And switching to the low speed mode at a lower vehicle speed and higher load than a predetermined standard related to the load, and the speed reduction mechanism is configured to selectively set a plurality of gear ratios and switched to the low speed mode. By selecting one of the plurality of gear ratios when switching, and selecting the gear ratio on the high gear side from the plurality of gear ratios when switching to the high speed mode , The problem described above is solved (claim 1).

  According to this invention, since each of the first electric motor, the output member, the speed reduction mechanism, the power distribution mechanism, and the second electric motor is arranged on the same axis, it is possible to suppress the apparatus from being enlarged in the radial direction. Further, since the gear ratio (engine direct gear ratio) from the internal combustion engine to the output member can be made high geared, the power circulation during the high-speed cruise of the vehicle is reduced. Thereby, power transmission efficiency and fuel consumption are improved. When the engine direct gear ratio becomes high geared, the reaction force (engine reaction force) from the internal combustion engine to the first motor side increases, but the first motor is decelerated by the reduction mechanism and connected to the second rotating element. Compared with the case where the first electric motor is directly connected to the second rotating element, the increase in the physique and loss of the first electric motor can be reduced.

Further, according to the present invention, the mode switching unit can appropriately switch between the high speed mode and the low speed mode. As a result, the transmission amount of electric power at a low vehicle speed and high load is reduced, and transmission efficiency is improved .

Furthermore, according to the present invention, in the low speed mode , the speed ratio is selected from a plurality of speed ratios, so that the driving force is improved while reducing the maximum torque and the rotation speed (the number of rotations) of the first electric motor. On the other hand, in the high speed mode, since the first motor has a relatively low torque, there is no need to use the low gear side gear ratio. Further, by selecting the high gear side gear ratio on the high vehicle speed side in the low speed mode, the gear ratio may be maintained when switching from the low speed mode to the high speed mode. For this reason, a mode can be switched without accompanying a shift shock.

The switching between the low speed mode and the high speed mode may be performed at an appropriate timing. For example, the mode switching means includes the first rotating element, the second rotating element, and the third rotating element of the power distribution mechanism. each of the rotational speed difference is synchronized when you are within a predetermined range of, it may be switched to said high-speed mode and the low speed mode (claim 2). Shock at the time of mode switching can be suppressed. In this aspect, the mode switching means synchronizes with the high speed mode and the low speed when the respective rotation speeds of the first rotation element, the second rotation element, and the third rotation element of the power distribution mechanism coincide with each other. The mode may be switched ( Claim 3 ). In this case, the shock at the time of mode switching can be further suppressed.

In one embodiment of the power output apparatus of the present invention, before Symbol first electric motor, said speed reduction mechanism, the power distributing mechanism and said second electric motor, in a direction away from the internal combustion engine, the first electric motor, the reduction mechanism The power distribution mechanism is arranged in the order of the second electric motor, the power distribution mechanism is configured as a double pinion type planetary gear mechanism, and a ring gear is used as the first rotation element in the second rotation. A carrier is provided as an element, a sun gear is provided as the third rotating element, and the mode switching means is configured to achieve the high speed mode by connecting the sun gear and the output member; It may be provided with a switching mechanism for switching between the second state to realize the low-speed mode by connecting the output member and the carrier (claim 4 ). According to this aspect, the first electric motor, the speed reduction mechanism, the power distribution mechanism, and the second electric motor are arranged in this order in the direction away from the internal combustion engine. It is easy to make it easy to mount on an FR vehicle.

In one embodiment of the power output apparatus of the present invention, before Symbol first electric motor, said speed reduction mechanism, the power distributing mechanism and said second electric motor, in a direction away from the internal combustion engine, the second electric motor, the power distribution The power distribution mechanism is configured as a single pinion type planetary gear mechanism, and the carrier is the second rotation element, and the power distribution mechanism is arranged in the order of the mechanism, the speed reduction mechanism, and the first motor. A ring gear and a sun gear as the third rotating element, respectively, and the mode switching means connects the sun gear and the output member to achieve the high speed mode, the optionally provided with a switching mechanism for switching between the second state to realize the low-speed mode by connecting the output member and the ring gear (according 5). According to this aspect, since the second electric motor, the power distribution mechanism, the speed reduction mechanism, and the first electric motor are arranged in this order in the direction away from the internal combustion engine, it is possible to suppress an increase in dimension in the arrangement direction. Therefore, it is easy to apply to FF vehicles in which restrictions on the increase in size in the same direction are severe, and the vehicle mounting property to FF vehicles is excellent.

  As described above, according to the present invention, each of the first electric motor, the output member, the speed reduction mechanism, the power distribution mechanism, and the second electric motor is arranged on the same axis, so that the apparatus is enlarged in the radial direction. Can be suppressed. Further, since the direct gear ratio of the engine can be made high geared, the power circulation during the high-speed cruise of the vehicle is reduced. Thereby, power transmission efficiency and fuel consumption are improved. As a result of the engine direct gear ratio becoming high geared, the engine reaction force on the first electric motor side increases, but the first electric motor is decelerated by the speed reduction mechanism and connected to the second rotating element. The increase in the physique and loss of the first electric motor can be reduced as compared with the case of being directly connected to the rotating element.

( First reference example )
3 to 8 show an embodiment of the present invention. First, a first reference example having portions common to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 shows an outline of a vehicle to which a power output apparatus according to a first reference example is applied. The vehicle 1 is configured as a so-called hybrid vehicle. That is, the hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that includes an internal combustion engine as a driving force source for traveling and also includes an electric motor such as a motor / generator as another driving force source for traveling. The hybrid vehicle operates the internal combustion engine in as efficient a manner as possible while compensating for excess or deficiency of the driving force or engine braking force with another driving force source and regenerating energy when the vehicle decelerates or the like. Thus, it is configured to prevent the deterioration of the emission of the internal combustion engine and improve the fuel efficiency.

  The vehicle 1 is provided with a power output device 2A for traveling. The power output device 2 </ b> A supplies power to the internal combustion engine 3, a transmission shaft 4 that transmits power output from the internal combustion engine 3, a first motor / generator 5 as a first electric motor, and drive wheels 11 of the vehicle 1. An output shaft 6 as an output member for outputting, a power distribution mechanism 7 that can distribute the power of the internal combustion engine 3 to the first motor / generator 5 and the output shaft 6, and a second electric motor that can output power to the output shaft 6 side. A second motor / generator 8, a speed reduction mechanism 9 interposed between the first motor / generator 5 and the power distribution mechanism 7 to decelerate the rotation of the first motor / generator 5, A transmission 10 is provided between the output shaft 6 and the second motor / generator 8 to change the speed of rotation. Each of the internal combustion engine 3, the first motor / generator 5, the output shaft 6, the speed reduction mechanism 9, the power distribution mechanism 7, and the second motor / generator 8 is coaxial and away from the internal combustion engine 3 (right side in FIG. 1). The first motor / generator 5, the speed reduction mechanism 9, the power distribution mechanism 7, and the second motor / generator 8 are arranged in this order.

  The internal combustion engine 3 is configured as a spark ignition type multi-cylinder internal combustion engine. The power of the internal combustion engine 3 is output to the transmission shaft 4 via a crankshaft (not shown). The 1st motor generator 5 is comprised so that the function as an electric motor and the function as a generator may be produced. A battery (not shown) is electrically connected to the first motor / generator 5 via an inverter (not shown), and the output torque or regenerative torque of the first motor / generator 5 is appropriately set by controlling the inverter. It is supposed to be. The first motor / generator 5 includes a rotor 5a provided coaxially with the transmission shaft 4 and a stator 5b positioned on the outer peripheral side of the rotor 5a. The stator 5b is fixed to the casing 12 so as not to rotate. The second motor / generator 8 has the same configuration as the first motor / generator 5. That is, the second motor / generator 8 includes a rotor 8a provided coaxially with the transmission shaft 4 (output shaft 6) and a stator fixed to the casing 12 so as to be positioned on the outer peripheral side of the rotor 8a. 8b. The second motor / generator 8 is electrically connected to a battery (not shown) via an inverter (not shown).

The power distribution mechanism 7 is configured as a double pinion type planetary gear mechanism. That is, the power distribution mechanism 7 meshes with the sun gear S1 that is an external gear, the ring gear R1 that is an internal gear disposed coaxially with the sun gear S1, the pinion 15 that meshes with the sun gear S1, and the ring gear R1. This is a well-known gear mechanism that has a carrier C1 that holds the pinion 16 so as to rotate and revolve in a state where the pinion 16 is engaged with each other, and generates a differential action between these three rotating elements. In this reference example , the internal combustion engine 3 (transmission shaft 4) is connected to the ring gear R1, the first motor / generator 5 is connected to the carrier C1 via the speed reduction mechanism 9, and the output shaft 6 is connected to the sun gear S1.

  The speed reduction mechanism 9 can be configured as a planetary gear mechanism having three rotating elements, for example. In this case, any one of the three rotating elements is in the rotor 5a of the first motor / generator 5, one of the remaining rotating elements is in the carrier C1 of the power distribution mechanism 7, and the other rotating element is incapable of rotating. By being fixed to the casing 12, the function of decelerating the rotation of the first motor / generator 5 can be realized. The transmission unit 10 can also be configured as a planetary gear mechanism in the same manner as the speed reduction mechanism 9.

FIG. 2 shows an example of a nomograph of the power output device 2A. Note that the collinear diagram represents the rotation speed (number of rotations) of each rotation element with a straight line when the rotation elements of a differential mechanism such as a planetary gear mechanism are arranged at intervals based on the gear ratio (speed ratio). It is well known. In FIG. 2, “Eng” indicates the internal combustion engine 3, “MG1” indicates the first motor / generator 5, and “MG2” indicates the second motor / generator 8 (the same applies to the following collinear diagrams). . As shown in FIG. 2, since the power distribution mechanism 7 is a double pinion type planetary gear mechanism, its three rotation elements are arranged in the order of the carrier C1, the ring gear R1, and the sun gear S1 on the alignment chart. In this reference example , among these rotating elements, the internal combustion engine 3 is connected to the ring gear R1 that is the first rotating element located at the center, and the carrier that is the second rotating element that is closer to the ring gear R1. The first motor / generator 5 is connected to C1 via a speed reduction mechanism 9, and the output shaft 6 and the second motor / generator 8 are connected to the sun gear S1, which is the remaining third rotating element.

  According to the power output apparatus 2A shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first motor / generator 5, the output shaft 6, the speed reduction mechanism 9, the power distribution mechanism 7, and the second motor / generator 8 are arranged coaxially. Therefore, it can suppress that an apparatus enlarges to radial direction. As can be seen from FIG. 2, the gear ratio (engine direct gear ratio) from the internal combustion engine 3 to the output shaft 6 can be made high geared, so that power circulation during high-speed cruise of the vehicle 1 is reduced. Thereby, power transmission efficiency and fuel consumption are improved. Further, when the direct gear ratio of the engine becomes high geared, the reaction force (engine reaction force) from the internal combustion engine 3 against the first motor / generator 5 side increases, but the first motor / generator 5 is decelerated by the speed reduction mechanism 9. Since the power distribution mechanism 7 is connected to the carrier C1, the increase in the size and loss of the first motor / generator 5 can be reduced as compared with the case where the first motor / generator 5 is directly connected to the carrier C1. Furthermore, since the power output device 2A is arranged in the order of the first motor / generator 5, the speed reduction mechanism 9, the power distribution mechanism 7, and the second motor / generator 8 in the direction away from the internal combustion engine 3, the internal combustion engine It is easy to adapt to the floor tunnel of an FR vehicle that narrows as it moves away from 3, and is excellent in vehicle mountability to the FR vehicle.

( Embodiment of the present invention )
Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the components common to the first reference example, and the description is omitted. FIG. 3 shows an outline of a vehicle to which a power output apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied. The power output device 2B shown in FIG. 3 further includes a switching mechanism 20 for changing the power transmission path. The speed reduction mechanism 21 that reduces the rotation of the first motor / generator 5 is configured to selectively set at least two speed ratios. Since the specific mechanism of the speed reduction mechanism 21 is the same as a known mechanism, the illustration of the mechanism is omitted. The rotor 8a of the second motor / generator 8 is connected to the sun gear S1 of the power distribution mechanism 7 without shifting.

The switching mechanism 20 connects the high-speed mode that connects the sun gear S1 that is the third rotating element of the power distribution mechanism 7 and the output shaft 6, and the carrier C1 that is the second rotating element of the power distribution mechanism 7 and the output shaft 6. You can switch to low speed mode. FIG. 4 shows an example of a nomograph in the low speed mode. As is apparent from this figure, the carrier C1 and the output shaft 6 are connected by the switching mechanism 20. The alignment chart in the high-speed mode is the same as FIG. 2 which is an alignment chart of the first reference example . That is, in the present invention , the connection state of the output shaft 6 can be switched between the state of FIG. 4 and the state of FIG.

  In order to realize such switching, the switching mechanism 20 is between the position a in FIG. 3 where the sun gear S1 and the output shaft 6 can be connected and the position b in FIG. 3 where the carrier C1 and the output shaft 6 can be connected. A sleeve 22 that can move in the axial direction is provided. Although the detailed illustration is omitted, the sleeve 22 is formed with an inner spline on the inner peripheral surface that can mesh with an outer spline formed on the outer peripheral surface of the counterpart member at both positions a and b. That is, the switching mechanism 20 is configured as a meshing clutch. The movement of the sleeve 22 is driven by an actuator 23, and the operation of the actuator 23 is controlled by a control device 24 configured as a computer that controls the operation of the vehicle 1. Although not shown, the control device 24 includes a microprocessor and peripheral devices such as RAM and ROM necessary for its operation. The control device 24 controls the operation of the internal combustion engine 3, the first motor / generator 5, the speed reduction mechanism 21, and the second motor / generator 8 with reference to information from various sensors in addition to the operation control of the actuator 23. ing. In the following description, the control performed by the control device 24 is limited to the control related to the present invention.

  Switching between the high-speed mode and the low-speed mode may be performed under appropriate conditions, but the control device 24 switches to the low-speed mode at a lower vehicle speed and a higher load than the predetermined standards related to the vehicle speed and load of the vehicle 1, and other states. Switch to high speed mode. In order to realize the control, the control device 24 outputs a signal corresponding to an operation amount of an accelerator pedal (not shown) correlated with a load of the vehicle 1 and a vehicle speed sensor 25 that outputs a signal corresponding to the vehicle speed of the vehicle 1. The accelerator position sensor 26 is connected to each other.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a control routine for mode switching control performed by the control device 24. The program of this routine is held in the ROM of the control device 24, read out in a timely manner, and repeatedly executed at predetermined intervals. First, in step S1, the vehicle speed and the load are acquired as the driving state of the vehicle 1. These acquisitions are performed based on signals from the vehicle speed sensor 25 and the accelerator position sensor 26. Next, in step S2, it is determined whether the vehicle speed and the load are low and high with respect to a predetermined reference for switching to the low speed mode. When the vehicle speed is low and the load is high, the process proceeds to step S3, and the actuator 23 is operated to move the position of the sleeve 22 to the position a (FIG. 3) to switch to the low speed mode. On the other hand, when the vehicle speed is not low and the load is not high, the process proceeds to step S4, where the actuator 23 is operated so as to move the position of the sleeve 22 to the position b (FIG. 3) to switch to the high speed mode.

  The mode switching between the low speed mode and the high speed mode is performed by the difference in rotational speed between the ring gear R1, which is the first rotation element of the power distribution mechanism 7, the carrier C1, which is the second rotation element, and the sun gear S1, which is the third rotation element. Is performed synchronously when the value falls within a predetermined range. FIG. 6 shows an example of a collinear diagram at the time of mode switching. As is apparent from this figure, in the power output apparatus 2B, the modes are switched synchronously when the rotational speeds of the rotating elements of the power distribution mechanism 7 coincide. The control device 24 controls the operation of the first motor / generator 5 and the second motor / generator 8 in order to make the rotation speeds of the respective rotating elements coincide. By executing such control, the shock is alleviated and smooth mode switching is realized.

  Returning to FIG. 5, in step S <b> 5, the speed reduction mechanism 21 is controlled so that the gear ratio according to the vehicle speed and the load is selected, and the current routine is ended. In the low speed mode, the gear ratio on the high gear side is selected when the vehicle speed is high, and the gear ratio on the low gear side is selected when the vehicle speed is low. In step S6, the speed reduction mechanism 21 is controlled so that the gear ratio on the high gear side is selected, and the current routine ends. In switching between modes, it is possible to provide hysteresis in switching modes using two threshold values in order to prevent frequent mode switching.

  FIG. 7 shows the relationship between the transmission efficiency of the power output device 2B and the ratio i of the rotational speed of the internal combustion engine 3 to the rotational speed of the output shaft 6, and FIG. 8 shows the first motor / generator 5 and the second motor 2 of the power output device 2B. The relationship between the torque i of the motor / generator 8 and the ratio i of the rotational speed of the internal combustion engine 3 to the rotational speed of the output shaft 6 is shown. Broken lines in these figures indicate transmission efficiency and torque when the mode is not switched. Further, if the rotation speed of the internal combustion engine 3 is constant, the ratio i decreases as the rotation speed of the output shaft 6 increases. That is, the ratio i is a variable that decreases as the vehicle speed of the vehicle 1 increases.

As can be understood from these drawings, according to the power output device 2B, the electric power transmission amount is reduced and transmission efficiency is improved by switching to the low speed mode at low vehicle speed and high load. Further, in the low speed mode, the high gear side gear ratio is selected on the high vehicle speed side and the low gear side gear ratio is selected on the low vehicle speed side, so that the first motor / generator 5 is driven while reducing the maximum torque and rotational speed (rotation speed). Power is improved. On the other hand, since the first motor / generator 5 has a relatively low torque in the high speed mode, the gear ratio on the high gear side is selected. Further, since the gear ratio on the high gear side is selected on the high vehicle speed side in the low speed mode, the gear ratio may be maintained when switching from the low speed mode to the high speed mode. For this reason, a mode can be switched without accompanying a shift shock. Similarly to the first reference example , the power output device 2B is configured such that the first motor / generator 5, the speed reduction mechanism 21, the power distribution mechanism 7, and the second motor / generator 8 move away from the internal combustion engine 3. Since they are arranged in order, it is easy to adapt to a floor tunnel of an FR vehicle that narrows away from the internal combustion engine 3, and is excellent in vehicle mountability to an FR vehicle.

In this embodiment , the mode switching means according to the present invention is configured by a combination of the switching mechanism 20, the actuator 23, and the control device 24.

( Second reference example )
Next, a second reference example having portions common to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the components common to the first reference example, and the description is omitted. FIG. 9 schematically shows a vehicle to which the power output apparatus according to the second reference example is applied, and FIG. 10 schematically shows a partial cross section of the power output apparatus of FIG. FIG. 11 shows an example of a collinear diagram of the power output apparatus of the second reference example .

  As shown in these drawings, each of the speed reduction mechanism 31 and the power distribution mechanism 32 of the power output device 2C is configured as a so-called single pinion type planetary gear mechanism. Therefore, the number of pinions can be reduced, and it can be compact, low cost and low loss. The reduction mechanism 31 rotates and revolves a sun gear S31 that is an external gear, a ring gear R31 that is an internal gear coaxially arranged with the sun gear S31, and a pinion 33 that meshes with each of the sun gear S31 and the ring gear R31. The carrier C31 is fixed to the casing 12 in a non-rotatable state. The rotor 5a of the first motor / generator 5 is connected to the sun gear S31. On the other hand, the power distribution mechanism 32 includes a sun gear S32 that is an external gear, a ring gear R32 that is an internal gear arranged coaxially with the sun gear S32, and a pinion 34 that meshes with each of the sun gear S32 and the ring gear R32. And a carrier C32 that is rotatably and revolved. The ring gear R31 of the speed reduction mechanism 31 and the ring gear R32 of the power distribution mechanism 32 are integrated. As shown in FIG. 10, the speed reduction mechanism 31 extends radially inward from between the ring gears R31 and R32. A flange 35 interposed between the power distribution mechanism 32 and the power distribution mechanism 32 is further provided. Thrust bearings 36, 36 are interposed between the flange 35 so as not to directly contact the carrier C 31 of the speed reduction mechanism 31 and the carrier C 32 of the power distribution mechanism 32.

  The power output apparatus 2C includes an oil pump 37 disposed between the first motor / generator 5 and the second motor / generator 8 and an oil pump 37 using the power of the carrier C32 of the power distribution mechanism 32. And an oil pump drive mechanism 38 capable of driving the motor. As shown in FIG. 10, the oil pump 37 includes a housing 37a fixed to the casing 12 and a rotor 37b rotatably accommodated in the housing 37a. The oil pump drive mechanism 38 is disposed on the outer peripheral side of the sun gear S32 of the power distribution mechanism 32. The oil pump drive mechanism 38 extends in the direction of the rotation axis of the carrier C32 toward the second motor / generator 8 and is coupled to the rotor 39 of the oil pump 37. The carrier C32 is connected to the drive shaft 39. And a rotation transmission mechanism 40 for transmitting the rotation of the motor. The rotation transmission mechanism 40 is configured as a gear train having a drive gear 40a that rotates integrally with the carrier C32, and a driven gear 40b that meshes with the drive gear 40a and is coupled to the drive shaft 39. Note that the rotation transmission mechanism 40 may be configured by transmission means such as a belt or a chain instead of the gear train.

As is apparent from the collinear diagram of FIG. 11, the power distribution mechanism 32 is configured as a single pinion type planetary gear mechanism. The Of these three rotating elements, the internal combustion engine 3 is connected to the carrier C32 which is the first rotating element located at the center, and the ring gear R32 which is the second rotating element having a shorter distance from the carrier C32 is connected to the carrier C32. The first motor / generator 5 is connected via a speed reduction mechanism 31, and the second motor / generator 8 and the output shaft 6 are connected to the sun gear S 32 that is the remaining third rotating element. Thereby, the power output apparatus 2C can exhibit the same effect as the first reference example .

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the oil pump drive mechanism 38 is disposed on the outer peripheral side of the sun gear S32 and extends in the rotational axis direction of the carrier C32 toward the second motor / generator 8 side. The pump 38 can be disposed between the power distribution mechanism 32 and the second motor / generator 8, and interference between the oil pump 37 and the speed reduction mechanism 31 can be avoided. As a result, the oil pump 37 can be disposed between the first motor / generator 5 and the second motor / generator 8 while suppressing an increase in size of the apparatus in the radial direction. Therefore, the limited space can be used effectively. Similarly to the first reference example , the power output device 2 </ b> C is configured such that the first motor / generator 5, the speed reduction mechanism 31, the power distribution mechanism 32, and the second motor / generator 8 move away from the internal combustion engine 3. Since they are arranged in order, it is easy to adapt to a floor tunnel of an FR vehicle that narrows away from the internal combustion engine 3, and is excellent in vehicle mountability to an FR vehicle. Further, since the flange 35 is interposed between the speed reduction mechanism 31 and the power distribution mechanism 32, the thrust load from these mechanisms is received by the flange 35 while avoiding interference with the oil pump drive mechanism 38 and the speed reduction mechanism 31. be able to. In addition, you may comprise each ring gear R31 and R32 integrated as a helical gear formed in the mutually opposite twist angle. In this case, since the torsion angles of the ring gears R31 and R32 are opposite to each other, a part of the thrust loads of the power distribution mechanism 32 and the speed reduction mechanism 31 can be canceled, so that the thrust load can be reduced. it can.

The present invention is not limited to the above shape condition, it can be implemented in various forms within the scope of the invention. The configurations of the power distribution mechanism and the speed reduction mechanism described above are merely examples, and it is possible to change them to other forms that are mechanically equivalent. In addition, the connection relationship of the power distribution mechanism and the speed reduction mechanism to each rotating element can be changed to another form. For example, the present invention can be implemented by changing the above-described form to a modification described below. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the configurations common to the above-described embodiment and each reference example, and the description is omitted.

FIG. 12 shows an outline of a vehicle to which a power output apparatus according to a modification of the first reference example is applied. The power output device 2D of FIG. 12 includes a speed reduction mechanism 45 and a power distribution mechanism 46, and each of these mechanisms 45 and 46 is configured as a single pinion type planetary gear mechanism. The power output device 2 </ b> D is provided with an output gear 47 as an output member, and power is output to the drive wheels 11 through the output gear 47.

  The reduction mechanism 45 rotates and revolves a sun gear S41, which is an external gear, a ring gear R41, which is an internal gear arranged coaxially with the sun gear S41, and a pinion 48 that meshes with each of the sun gear S41 and the ring gear R41. The carrier C41 is fixed to the casing 12 in a non-rotatable state. The power distribution mechanism 46 also includes a sun gear S42 that is an external gear, a ring gear R42 that is an internal gear coaxially arranged with the sun gear S42, and a pinion 49 that meshes with each of the sun gear S42 and the ring gear R42. And a carrier C42 that is rotatably and revolved. The ring gear R41 of the speed reduction mechanism 45 and the ring gear R42 of the power distribution mechanism 46 are integrated.

FIG. 13 shows an example of a collinear diagram of the power output apparatus 2D of FIG. As is clear from FIG. 13, the power distribution mechanism 46 is configured as a single pinion type planetary gear mechanism, and therefore is arranged on the collinear chart in the order of the ring gear R42, the carrier C42, and the sun gear S42. Of these three rotating elements, the internal combustion engine 3 is connected to the carrier C42 which is the first rotating element located at the center, and the ring gear R42 which is the second rotating element having a shorter distance from the carrier C42. The first motor / generator 5 is connected via a speed reduction mechanism 45, and the second motor / generator 8 and the output gear 47 are connected to the remaining sun gear S42 as the third rotation element. Thereby, power output device 2D can exhibit an effect equivalent to the 1st reference example .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the power output device 2 </ b> D is arranged in the order of the second motor / generator 8, the power distribution mechanism 46, the speed reduction mechanism 45, and the first motor / generator 5 in the direction away from the internal combustion engine 3. Since these are arranged, it is possible to suppress an increase in dimension in the arrangement direction. Therefore, it is easy to apply to FF vehicles in which restrictions on the increase in size in the same direction are severe, and the vehicle mounting property to FF vehicles is excellent.

FIG. 14 shows an outline of a vehicle to which a power output apparatus according to a modification of the embodiment of the present invention is applied. In this figure, the same reference numerals are assigned to components common to the modification of the first reference example in FIG. 12, and the description thereof is omitted. The power output device 2E of FIG. 14 has a switching mechanism 50 that can change the power transmission path to the output shaft 51 as an output member. The switching mechanism 50 is a sun gear S42 that is a third rotating element of the power distribution mechanism 46. And a high speed mode for connecting the output shaft 51 and a low speed mode for connecting the carrier C42, which is the second rotating element of the power distribution mechanism 46, and the output shaft 51 can be switched. The switching mechanism 50 includes a pair of clutches 52, 53. One clutch 52 connects and disconnects the sun gear S 42 and the output shaft 51, and the other clutch 53 connects and disconnects the carrier C 42 and the output shaft 51. Accordingly, the clutch 52 can be engaged and the clutch 53 can be disengaged to switch to the high-speed mode. Conversely, the clutch 52 can be disengaged and the clutch 53 can be engaged. You can switch to

The operations of the clutches 52 and 53 can be performed by the control device 24. When the control device 24 executes the control routine of FIG. 5, the same effects as those of the above embodiment can be exhibited. In the case of the form of FIG. 14, the mode switching means according to the present invention is configured by the combination of the switching mechanism 50 and the control device 24.

FIG. 15 schematically shows a vehicle to which a power output apparatus according to a modification of the second reference example is applied, and FIG. 16 schematically shows a partial cross section of the power output apparatus of FIG. In these drawings, the same reference numerals are assigned to components common to the second reference example, and description thereof is omitted. The power output apparatus 2F shown in these drawings includes a speed reduction mechanism 61 and a power distribution mechanism 62, and these mechanisms 61 and 62 are each configured as a single pinion type planetary gear mechanism. The speed reduction mechanism 61 rotates and revolves a sun gear S61, which is an external gear, a ring gear R61, which is an internal gear disposed coaxially with the sun gear S61, and a pinion 63 that meshes with each of the sun gear S61 and the ring gear R61. The ring gear R61 is fixed to the casing 12 in a non-rotatable state. The rotor 5a of the first motor / generator 5 is connected to the sun gear S61. On the other hand, the power distribution mechanism 62 includes a sun gear S62 that is an external gear, a ring gear R62 that is an internal gear disposed coaxially with the sun gear S62, and a pinion 64 that meshes with each of the sun gear S62 and the ring gear R62. And a carrier C62 that is rotatably and revolved. The carrier C61 of the speed reduction mechanism 61 and the ring gear R62 of the power distribution mechanism 62 are connected to rotate integrally.

FIG. 17 shows an example of an alignment chart of the power output apparatus 2F of FIG. As is clear from FIG. 17, the power distribution mechanism 62 is configured as a single pinion type planetary gear mechanism, and therefore is arranged on the collinear chart in the order of the ring gear R62, the carrier C62, and the sun gear S62. Of these three rotating elements, the internal combustion engine 3 is connected to the carrier C62, which is the first rotating element located in the center, and the ring gear R62, which is the second rotating element having a shorter distance from the carrier C62, is connected to the carrier C62. The first motor / generator 5 is connected via a speed reduction mechanism 61, and the second motor / generator 8 and the output shaft 6 are connected to the remaining third rotating element, the sun gear S 62. Thereby, the power output device 2F can exhibit the same effect as the second reference example . Further, since the carrier C61 of the speed reduction mechanism 61 and the ring gear R62 of the power distribution mechanism 62 are coupled so as to rotate integrally, a flange for receiving a thrust load is provided as in the second reference example. Therefore, the overall length can be shortened and the vehicle mountability is further improved.

In the case where the transmission unit 10 is interposed between the second motor / generator 8 and the output shaft 6 as in the reference examples shown in FIGS. 1, 9 and 15, the transmission unit 10 is connected to the output shaft 6. You may change so that it can selectively separate from. FIG. 18 schematically shows a vehicle in which the power output apparatus according to the modification is incorporated. Here, a description will be given based on the form of FIG. 9, and the same reference numerals are given to the components common to the form of FIG. 9, and description thereof is omitted. The power output device 2G includes a clutch 70 that can selectively disconnect the transmission unit 10 from the output shaft 6. When the second motor / generator 8 is in a no-load state, the transmission unit 10 and the second motor / generator 8 are rotated with the output shaft 6 by releasing the clutch 70 and disconnecting the transmission unit 10 from the output shaft 6. Therefore, the loss caused by the second motor / generator 8 and the transmission unit 10 can be reduced.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, a brake 80 capable of braking the first motor / generator 5 can be added to the power output apparatus 2G of FIG. In this case, by bringing the brake 80 into an engaged state, the ring gear R31 of the speed reduction mechanism 31 and the ring gear R32 of the power distribution mechanism 32 are both fixed to be non-rotatable. As a result, a direct coupling stage in which the power of the internal combustion engine 3 is transmitted only to the output shaft 6 can be formed. Therefore, according to the configuration of FIG. 19, the loss associated with the first motor / generator 5 can be suppressed by engaging the brake 80 and disconnecting the transmission unit 10 from the output shaft 6 by the clutch 70. Loss during running can be reduced as much as possible.

The figure which showed the outline of the vehicle to which the drive device which concerns on the 1st reference example with respect to embodiment of this invention was applied. The figure which showed an example of the alignment chart of the power output device shown in FIG. The figure which showed the outline of the vehicle to which the power output device which concerns on one form of this invention was applied. The figure which showed an example of the alignment chart at the time of low speed mode. The flowchart which shows an example of the control routine of mode switching control. The figure which showed an example of the alignment chart at the time of mode switching. The figure which showed the relationship between the transmission efficiency of the motive power output device shown in FIG. 3, and ratio i of the rotational speed of an internal combustion engine with respect to the rotational speed of an output shaft. The figure which showed the relationship between the torque i of the 1st motor generator of the motive power output device shown in FIG. 3, and the ratio i of the rotational speed of an internal combustion engine with respect to the rotational speed of an output shaft. The figure which showed the outline of the vehicle to which the power output device which concerns on a 2nd reference example was applied. The figure which showed typically the partial cross section of the power output device of FIG. The figure which showed an example of the alignment chart of the power output device of the 2nd reference example . The figure which showed the outline of the vehicle to which the power output device which concerns on the modification of a 1st reference example was applied. The figure which showed an example of the alignment chart of the power output device shown in FIG. The figure which showed the outline of the vehicle to which the power output device which concerns on the modification of embodiment of this invention was applied. The figure which showed the outline of the vehicle to which the power output device which concerns on the modification of a 2nd reference example was applied. The figure which showed the partial cross section of the power output device of FIG. 15 typically. The figure which showed an example of the alignment chart of the power output device of FIG. The figure which showed the modification which changed so that the transmission part of the motive power output apparatus shown in FIG.1, FIG.9 and FIG.15 could be selectively disconnected from an output shaft. The figure which showed the modification of the power output device of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Vehicle 2A-2G Power output device 3 Internal combustion engine 5 1st motor generator (1st electric motor)
6 Output shaft (output member)
7 Power distribution mechanism 8 Second motor / generator (second electric motor)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 9 Deceleration mechanism 10 Transmission part 11 Drive wheel 20 Switching mechanism 21 Deceleration mechanism 23 Actuator 24 Control device 31 Deceleration mechanism 32 Power distribution mechanism 35 Flange 37 Oil pump 38 Oil pump drive mechanism 45 Deceleration mechanism 46 Power distribution mechanism 47 Output gear (output member) )
50 switching mechanism 51 output shaft (output member)
52 Clutch 53 Clutch 61 Deceleration mechanism 62 Power distribution mechanism 70 Clutch 80 Brake

Claims (5)

An internal combustion engine, a first electric motor, an output member for outputting power to driving wheels of a vehicle, a speed reduction mechanism for decelerating the rotation of the first electric motor, and the power of the internal combustion engine for the first electric motor and the output A power output device in which a power distribution mechanism capable of distributing power to a member and a second electric motor capable of outputting power to the output member are arranged coaxially,
The power distribution mechanism is configured as a planetary gear mechanism having three rotation elements that rotate differentially with each other, and a first rotation located in the center when the three rotation elements are arranged on a collinear diagram. The internal combustion engine is connected to an element, the first electric motor is connected to the second rotating element having a shorter distance from the first rotating element via the speed reduction mechanism, and the output to the remaining third rotating element A member and the second electric motor are connected ,
A mode switching means capable of switching between a high speed mode in which the third rotating element and the output member are coupled and a low speed mode in which the second rotating element and the output member are coupled;
The mode switching means switches to the low speed mode at a low vehicle speed and a high load state than a predetermined standard related to vehicle speed and load,
The speed reduction mechanism is configured to be able to selectively set a plurality of gear ratios, and selects one of the plurality of gear ratios when being switched to the low speed mode, and A power output device that selects a high gear side gear ratio from the plurality of gear ratios when the high speed mode is switched . The mode switching means synchronizes with the high speed mode when the respective rotational speed differences of the first rotating element, the second rotating element, and the third rotating element of the power distribution mechanism are within a predetermined range. The power output apparatus according to claim 1 , which switches between the low-speed mode and the low-speed mode. The mode switching means switches between the high-speed mode and the low-speed mode in synchronization with each rotation speed of the first rotation element, the second rotation element, and the third rotation element of the power distribution mechanism. The power output apparatus according to claim 2 . The first motor, the speed reduction mechanism, the power distribution mechanism, and the second motor are in the order of the first motor, the speed reduction mechanism, the power distribution mechanism, and the second motor in a direction away from the internal combustion engine. Arranged in the
The power distribution mechanism is configured as a double pinion planetary gear mechanism, and is provided with a ring gear as the first rotation element, a carrier as the second rotation element, and a sun gear as the third rotation element. And the mode switching means realizes the first mode in which the high speed mode is realized by connecting the sun gear and the output member and the low speed mode by connecting the carrier and the output member. The power output device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , further comprising a switching mechanism that switches between the second state and the second state. The first motor, the speed reduction mechanism, the power distribution mechanism, and the second motor are in the order of the second motor, the power distribution mechanism, the speed reduction mechanism, and the first motor in a direction away from the internal combustion engine. Arranged in the
The power distribution mechanism is configured as a single pinion type planetary gear mechanism, and includes a carrier as the first rotation element, a ring gear as the second rotation element, and a sun gear as the third rotation element. And the mode switching means realizes the first state in which the high speed mode is realized by connecting the sun gear and the output member, and the low speed mode by connecting the ring gear and the output member. The power output device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , further comprising a switching mechanism for switching between the second state and the second state.

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