Hybrid Transaxle

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 Hybrid Transaxle
Overview
– P112 type
– Components:
• MG (Motor Generator) 1
• MG (Motor Generator) 2
• Power-dividing Mechanism (Planetary Gears)
• Reduction Mechanism
• Differential Mechanism
– Fluid type: ATF WS
– Capacity: 3.8 liters

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 Hybrid Transaxle
Overview
– P112 type
Chain-drive
Planetary Gears Sprocket

MG2 MG1

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 Hybrid Transaxle
Overview
– P112 type

Counter
Drive Gear
Chain-driven Counter-
Sprocket driven Gear
Reduction
Final Drive Mechanism
Pinion Gear

Final Ring
Gear
Differential
Mechanism
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MG1 / MG2
– Compact and lightweight, highly efficient AC500V
motor generator

MG1 MG2

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MG1
– Main operations → Generator
– When engine starting → Starter

Stator Coil
MG1
Rotor

Speed Sensor
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MG2
– When driving → Main power to engine power (Starting
off) or provides supplementary
– When braking → Converts kinetic energy to
electrical energy
Stator Coil MG2
Rotor

Speed Sensor
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MG1 / MG2
– Specifications
Item MG1 MG2

Type Synchronous AC Motor 

Function Generator, Engine Starter Generator, Wheel Drive

Rated Voltage Max. AC 500 V 

Maximum Output
— 50 (68) / 1200 ~ 1540
[kW (PS) / rpm]

Maximum Torque
— 400 (40.8) / 0 ~ 1200
[N·m (kgf·m) / rpm]

Maximum rpm [rpm] 10,000 6,700

Cooling System Water-cooled 

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MG1 / MG2
– MG1 / MG2 include stator coil, permanent magnet

Stator Coil

Permanent
Magnet
(Rotor)

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MG1 / MG2
– MG1 / MG2 rotate via 3-phase alternating current

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MG1 / MG2
– Stator coil polarity and magnetic strength changes
moment by moment

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MG1 / MG2
– Rotor of permanent magnet is rotated via attraction /
repulsion from stator coil

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MG1 / MG2

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MG1 / MG2

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Speed Sensor (Resolver)
– Detects position, speed and direction of MG1 / MG2
rotors

Speed Sensor
Speed Sensor (for MG2)
(for MG1)

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Speed Sensor (Resolver)
– Comparing the S and C waveforms against the
excitation coil reference waveform

Rotor

Excitation
Coil
-C -S
+C
+S
S
+S
+C

-S -C
C

Excitation Coil
Manual Auto

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Transaxle Damper
– Installed at location of conventional clutch

Reduces shock which occurs when kinetic energy is

transmitted

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Cooling System
– Cooling circuit is used for both MG1 / MG2
– Separate cooling system from engine

Reservoir Reservoir Tank

Pump

MG1 / 2

Radiator
Electric
Radiator Water Pump
Inverter

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Oil Pump
– Forced lubrication system via trochoid pump used to
lubricate main shaft bearings
– Oil pump functions when engine is being driven
Oil Pump

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