HYBRID TRANSAXLE SYSTEM


  1. CONSTRUCTION


    1. The compound gear unit consists of the power split planetary gear unit. Each planetary ring gear is integrated with the compound gear. Furthermore, this compound gear is integrated with a counter drive gear and parking lock gear.

    2. The power split planetary gear unit splits the motive force of the engine into 2 passages. One passage provides motive force to drive the wheels, and the other provides force to drive generator (MG1), so that the generator (MG1) can function as a generator.

    3. The one-way clutch prevents reverse operation of the engine when the generator (MG1) is used as a motor. The torque from the generator (MG1) in addition to that of the motor (MG2) is transmitted to the counter driven gear when the motors are operated at maximum output.

    4. Power from the motor (MG2) is transferred to the counter driven gear via the MG2 reduction gear in order to drive the final drive gears.

      Tech Tips

      The ratio of the motor (MG2) revolution speed and counter drive gear revolution speed is 3.823.

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      *1 Carrier *2 Input shaft
      *3 Sun Gear *4 Pinion Gear
      *5 One-way Clutch Assembly *6 Final Drive Gear
      *7 Final Driven Gear *8 Counter Driven Gear
      *9 MG2 Reduction Gear *10 Motor (MG2)
      *11 Counter Drive Gear (Compound Gear) *12 Ring Gear
      *13 Generator (MG1) *14 Oil Pump
      *15 Power Split Planetary Gear Unit - -
      *a Locked *b Rotates Freely
      *c Inner Race (Fixed Gear) *d Outer Race (Revolving Gear)

    5. How to Read Nomographic Charts


      1. The nomographic chart below gives a visual representation of the planetary gear rotation direction, rotational speed and torque balance.

      2. In the nomographic chart, a straight line is used to represent the relationship between the rotation directions and rotational speeds of the 3 gears in the planetary gear. The rotational speed of each gear is indicated by the distance from the 0 rpm point. Due to the structure of the planetary gear, the relationship between the rotational speeds of the 3 gears is always expressed by a straight line.

      3. The nomographic charts and illustrations of the gear train operation for each vehicle driving condition shown in the following descriptions are examples only. The examples shown are 'snapshots', whereas normal system operation is a constantly changing blend of conditions and system reactions to suit those conditions.

        Figure 1. Nomographic Chart

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    6. Torque and Rotation Relationship


      1. In the hybrid system, the motor generators have different roles depending on the situation. Understanding the relationship between the rotation direction and torque can help to make the role of a motor generator easier to understand.

      2. The table below shows the relationship of drive and electric generation for different combinations of positive or negative torque and forward or reverse rotation.

        Rotation Direction Torque Condition Role of Component
        Forward (+) Rotation Positive Torque Drive
        Negative Torque Electric Generation
        Reverse (-) Rotation Positive Torque Electric Generation
        Negative Torque Drive

      3. As an example, if a motor generator is rotating in the forward (+) direction and it applies negative torque, it will generate electricity (producing electrical power).

      4. Alternately, if the motor generator is rotating in the reverse (-) direction and it applies negative torque, it will act as a drive source (consuming electrical power).

    7. The connection of the sun gear, ring gear and carrier of each planetary gear unit is as shown below.

      Item Connection
      Power Split Planetary Gear Unit Sun Gear Generator (MG1)
      Carrier Input Shaft (Engine)
      Ring Gear Counter Drive Gear (Compound Gear)
      MG2 Reduction Gear Drive Gear Motor (MG2)
      Driven Gear Counter Driven Gear (Output)

  2. OPERATION


    1. READY-ON State


      1. Current is sent to the generator (MG1) which functions as a starter for the engine and starts the engine via the sun gear.

        Tech Tips

        When the engine is started, positive torque is applied to the motor (MG2) to cancel the engine reaction force.

        Figure 2. READY-ON State when Starting Engine (Vehicle Stopped)

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        *1 Generator (MG1) *2 Motor (MG2)
        *3 Power Split Planetary Gear Unit *4 One-way Clutch Assembly
        *a Drive *b Stopped
        *c Positive Torque *d Rotates Freely
        B006H6E Rotation Direction B006H63 From Generator (MG1)
        A003J7G To Engine A003JCC From Motor (MG2)

        Figure 3. Nomographic Chart (Vehicle Stopped)

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      2. If the SOC of the HV battery is low or HV battery charge mode* is selected, the HV battery is charged by the generator (MG1) and the vehicle is driven by the engine.

        *: Destination package for South Korea

      3. The engine motive force, which is input by the carrier, is output to the sun gear. Thus, motive force is transmitted in order to operate the generator (MG1) as a generator.

        Tech Tips

        When the vehicle is stopped, negative torque is applied to the motor (MG2) to prevent the tires from rotating.

        Figure 4. Charging when Stopped

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        *1 Generator (MG1) *2 Generator (MG1)
        *3 Power Split Planetary Gear Unit *4 One-way Clutch Assembly
        *a Driven - Generates Electricity *b Stopped
        *c Negative Torque *d Rotates Freely
        B006H6E Rotation Direction B006H63 From Engine
        A003J7G To Generator (MG1) A003JCC From Motor (MG2)

        Figure 5. Nomographic Chart

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    2. Starting Off and Low Load Cruising/Constant-speed Cruising (EV Mode)


      1. When the HV battery state of charge (SOC) is sufficient, the vehicle starts off and runs using only the motive force of the motor (MG2). In this case, the engine is stopped and the motor generator (MG1) does not generate electricity.

        Figure 6. Starting Off and Low Load Cruising/Constant-speed Cruising (EV Mode)

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        *1 Generator (MG1) *2 Motor (MG2)
        *3 Power Split Planetary Gear Unit *4 One-way Clutch Assembly
        *a Rotates Freely *b Drive
        *c Positive Torque *d Stopped
        B006H6E Rotation Direction B006H63 From Motor (MG2)
        A003J7G To Front Wheels - -

        Figure 7. Nomographic Chart

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      2. If the SOC of the HV battery is low or HV battery charge mode* is selected, the HV battery is charged by the generator (MG1) and the vehicle is driven by the engine. This power is also used to power the motor (MG2).

        *: Destination package for South Korea

      3. The engine motive force, which is input by the carrier, is output to the ring gear. The motive force of the motor (MG2) is output to the ring gear via the MG2 reduction gear. The combination of these 2 motive forces is transmitted by the compound gear in order to drive the front wheels.

        Figure 8. Starting Off and Low Load Cruising when SOC Low

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        *1 Generator (MG1) *2 Motor (MG2)
        *3 Power Split Planetary Gear Unit *4 One-way Clutch Assembly
        *a Driven - Generates Electricity *b Drive
        *c Negative Torque *d The torque condition can be positive or negative depending on the driving condition.
        *e Rotates Freely - -
        B006H6E Rotation Direction B006H63 From Engine
        A003J7G To Generator (MG1) A003JCC To Front Wheels
        A003JBB From Motor (MG2) or To Motor (MG2) - -

        Figure 9. Nomographic Chart

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    3. Motors operated at maximum output when the vehicle is driven by motor


      1. When the HV battery state of charge (SOC) is sufficient and the motors are operated at maximum output when the vehicle is driven by motor, both the motor (MG2) and generator (MG1) are operated. As the generator (MG1) usually rotates in the opposite direction to that of the engine, the one-way clutch locks.

      2. When the one-way clutch locks, torque is transmitted to the ring gear, adding torque from the generator (MG1) to that of the motor (MG2).

        Figure 10. Motors operated at maximum output when the vehicle is driven by motor

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        *1 Generator (MG1) *2 Motor (MG2)
        *3 Power Split Planetary Gear Unit *4 One-way Clutch Assembly
        *a Drive *b Negative Torque
        *c Positive Torque *d Locked
        B006H6E Rotation Direction B006H63 From Motor (MG1)
        A003J7G From Motor (MG2) A003JCC To Front Wheels

        Figure 11. Nomographic Chart

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    4. Constant-speed Cruising (HV Mode)


      1. When the vehicle is running under low load and constant-speed cruising conditions, the engine will be operated in its most efficient range to power the vehicle.

      2. The engine motive force, which is input by the carrier, is output to the ring gear. The motive force of the motor (MG2) is output to the ring gear via the MG2 reduction gear. The combination of these 2 motive forces is transmitted by the compound gear in order to drive the front wheels.

        Figure 12. Constant-speed Cruising (HV Mode)

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        *1 Generator (MG1) *2 Motor (MG2)
        *3 Power Split Planetary Gear Unit *4 One-way Clutch Assembly
        *a Driven - Amount of Electricity Generated is Low *b Drive
        *c Negative Torque *d The torque condition can be positive or negative depending on the driving condition.
        *e Rotates Freely - -
        B006H6E Rotation Direction B006H63 From Engine
        A003J7G To Generator (MG1) A003JCC To Front Wheels
        A003JBB From Motor (MG2) or To Motor (MG2) - -

        Figure 13. Nomographic Chart

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      3. If the SOC of the HV battery is low or HV battery charge mode* is selected, more engine power is provided to increase the generation of electricity via the generator (MG1). This charges the HV battery.

        *: Destination package for South Korea

        Figure 14. Constant-speed Cruising when SOC Low

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        *1 Generator (MG1) *2 Motor (MG2)
        *3 Power Split Planetary Gear Unit *4 One-way Clutch Assembly
        *a Driven - When SOC is Low, Greater Amount of Electricity is Generated. *b Drive
        *c Negative Torque *d The torque condition can be positive or negative depending on the driving condition.
        *e Rotates Freely - -
        B006H6E Rotation Direction B006H63 From Engine
        A003J7G To Generator (MG1) A003JCC To Front Wheels
        A003JBB From Motor (MG2) or To Motor (MG2) - -

        Figure 15. Nomographic Chart

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    5. During Full Throttle Acceleration (HV Mode)


      1. When the vehicle driving condition changes from low load cruising to full-throttle acceleration, this system supplements the motive force of the motor (MG2) with electrical power from the HV battery.

      2. The engine motive force, which is input by the carrier, is output to the ring gear. The motive force of the motor (MG2) is output to the ring gear via the MG2 reduction gear. The combination of these 2 motive forces is transmitted by the compound gear in order to drive the front wheels.

        Figure 16. During Full Throttle Acceleration (HV Mode)

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        *1 Generator (MG1) *2 Motor (MG2)
        *3 Power Split Planetary Gear Unit *4 One-way Clutch Assembly
        *a Driven - Generates Electricity *b Drive
        *c Negative Torque *d Positive Torque
        *e Rotates Freely - -
        B006H6E Rotation Direction B006H63 From Engine
        A003J7G To Generator (MG1) A003JCC To Front Wheels
        A003JBB From Motor (MG2) - -

        Figure 17. Nomographic Chart

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    6. During Deceleration


      1. While the vehicle is being driven with the shift lever in D and it decelerates, the engine turns off and the engine motive force output to the front wheels will be zero. At this time, the wheels drive the motor (MG2), causing the motor (MG2) to operate as a generator and charge the HV battery. While the motor (MG2) is operating as a generator, it creates resistance to the rotation of the front wheels, producing a braking effect.

      2. The motive force of front wheels is transmitted via the counter gear and is output to the sun gear in order to drive the motor (MG2).

        Figure 18. During Deceleration

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        *1 Generator (MG1) *2 Motor (MG2)
        *3 Power Split Planetary Gear Unit *4 One-way Clutch Assembly
        *a Rotates Freely *b Driven - Generates Electricity
        *c Negative Torque *d Stopped
        B006H6E Rotation Direction B006H63 To Motor (MG2)
        A003J7G From Front Wheels - -

        Figure 19. Nomographic Chart

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    7. During in Reverse


      1. The vehicle is driven mainly by the motive force of the motor (MG2). When the HV battery state of charge (SOC) is low, the engine is operated and electricity generated by the generator (MG1) is used.

        Figure 20. Driving in Reverse

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        *1 Generator (MG1) *2 Motor (MG2)
        *3 Power Split Planetary Gear Unit *4 One-way Clutch Assembly
        *a Rotates Freely *b Drive
        *c Negative Torque *d Stopped
        B006H6E Rotation Direction B006H63 From Motor (MG2)
        A003J7G To Front Wheels - -

        Figure 21. Nomographic Chart

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