HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM > SYSTEM DESCRIPTION |
BASIC OPERATION |
This system generates a motive force by combining the engine, MG1, and MG2 in accordance with the driving conditions. Representative examples of the various combinations are described below.
Supply of electrical power from the HV battery to MG2 provides force to drive the rear wheels.
While the rear wheels are being driven by the engine via the planetary gears, MG1 is also being driven by the engine via the power split planetary gear unit, in order to supply the electricity that MG1 generates to MG2.
MG1 is also driven by the engine via the planetary gears, in order to charge the HV battery.
When the vehicle is decelerating, kinetic energy from the rear wheels is recovered and converted into electrical energy by means of MG2, and used to recharge the HV battery.
SYSTEM DIAGRAM |
FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENTS |
Component | Function | |
Hybrid Transmission | MG1 | MG1, which is driven by the engine, generates high-voltage electricity in order to operate MG2 or charge the HV battery. Also, it functions as a starter to start the engine. |
MG2 |
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Power Split Planetary Gear Unit | Distributes the engine's drive force as appropriate to directly drive the vehicle as well as drive MG1. | |
2-stage Motor Speed Reduction Planetary Gear Unit | Reduces the rotational speed of MG2 in accordance with the characteristics of the planetary gear set, in order to increase torque. Furthermore, it shifts the transmission in two stages in accordance with the conditions of the vehicle. | |
HV Battery |
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Inverter with Converter Assembly | Inverter Assembly | A device that converts the high-voltage DC (HV battery) into AC (MG1 and MG2) and vice versa (converts AC into DC). |
Boost Converter | Boosts the maximum voltage of the HV battery from DC 288 V to DC 650 V and vice versa (drops DC 650 V to DC 288 V). | |
MG ECU | Controls the inverter and boost converter in accordance with the signals received from the HV control ECU, thus driving MG1 and MG2 causing them to generate electricity. | |
Hybrid Vehicle Converter (DC/DC Converter) | Converts a voltage of DC 288 V into a DC voltage between 12 V and 14 V in order to supply electricity to body electrical components, as well as to recharge the auxiliary battery (DC 12 V). Contains the SMRP. | |
SMRP | Completes the initial connection of the high-voltage circuit through a resistor to allow a controlled precharge of the high-voltage system. SMRP is a semiconductor relay that is located in the hybrid vehicle converter (DC/DC converter). | |
HV Control ECU | Effects comprehensive control of the THS-II system.
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ECM | Activates the ETCS-i (Electronic Throttle Control System-intelligent) in accordance with the target engine speed and required engine motive force received from the HV control ECU. | |
Battery Smart Unit |
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Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor | Converts the accelerator pedal position into an electrical signal and outputs it to the HV control ECU. | |
Park / Neutral Position Switch | Converts the shift position into an electrical signal and outputs it to the HV control ECU. | |
Hybrid Mode Select Switch | Outputs the driving mode (normal, power, or snow mode) that the driver has selected to the HV control ECU via the main body ECU. | |
Transmission Control Switch | While the vehicle is being driven in the S mode, this switch outputs a signal to the HV control ECU if the shift lever is moved towards "+" or "-". | |
HV Relay Assembly | Connects and disconnects the high-voltage power circuit between the battery and the inverter with converter assembly, through the use of a signal from the HV control ECU. Contains the SMRB and SMRG. | |
Interlock Circuit (for Inverter Cover and Service Plug Grip) | Verifies that the cover of both the inverter and the service plug grip have been installed. | |
Service Plug Grip | Shuts off the high-voltage circuit of the HV battery when this plug grip is removed for vehicle inspection or maintenance. |