Power transmission apparatus of hybrid electric vehicle

• Main Authors: Hwang, Seong Wook, Eo, Soonki, Kim, Dongwoo, Choi, Yong Sug, Yoo, Ilhan, Park, Jong Hyo
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 12.01.2021
• Subjects: ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS INVEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OFTRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GASEXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS, IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; BLASTING; ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GEARING; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVEFUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; HEATING; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; LIGHTING; MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; PERFORMING OPERATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL; TRANSPORTING; VEHICLES IN GENERAL; WEAPONS

A power transmission apparatus for a vehicle includes: an input shaft receiving engine torque; a compound planetary gear set formed by first and second planetary gear sets and having first to fifth elements; a first shaft fixedly connected to the first element, fixedly connected to a motor/generator, and selectively connected to the input shaft; a second shaft fixedly connected to the second element and selectively connected to the input shaft; a third shaft fixedly connected to the third element and selectively connected to a housing; a fourth shaft fixedly connected to the fourth element, fifth shaft fixedly connecting the fifth element and an output gear; a sixth shaft selectively connected to the second shaft and the fourth shaft and selectively connected to the housing; engagement elements including a clutch and a brake; and an engagement unit selectively connecting the sixth shaft to the second shaft or the fourth shaft.