Abstract: A rotor for an electric motor includes an axis, a rotor carrier a plurality of rotor segments, a first end plate, a second end plate, and a spring element. The rotor carrier has a tubular portion with a cylindrical surface and a radial wall extending radially outwardly from the cylindrical surface. The plurality of rotor segments circumscribe the cylindrical surface. The first end plate is disposed at a first axial end of the plurality of rotor segments adjacent to the radial wall. The second end plate is disposed at a second axial end of the plurality of rotor segments. The spring element presses the first end plate, the plurality of rotor segments, and the second end plate against the radial wall. The spring element includes a ring portion and a plurality of segments extending axially from the ring portion.

Abstract: A shipping strap for a hybrid module includes a first annular surface, a second annular surface, and a central bore. The first annular surface includes a first orifice for receiving a first fastener for fixing the shipping strap to a hybrid module housing, or receiving a dowel pin for radially positioning the shipping strap relative to the hybrid module housing. The second annular surface includes a second orifice for receiving a second fastener for securing the shipping strap to a rotor for an electric machine to axially position the rotor in the hybrid module housing. In some example embodiments, the shipping strap has a through bore aligned with the central bore, and a lifting element installed in the through bore for installing the hybrid module in a multi-speed transmission. In an example embodiment, the lifting element is installed in the through bore by a threaded connection.

Abstract: A clutch assembly is disclosed herein. The clutch assembly includes a joint balance chamber positioned between a disconnect apply chamber and a torque converter clutch apply chamber. A torque converter assembly includes a charge pressure fluid circuit. A hub defines a passage between the charge pressure fluid circuit and the joint balance chamber, such that fluid from the torque converter assembly is provided to the joint balance chamber.

Abstract: A modular hybrid transmission that provides for an improved support of the rotor as well as an improved cooling layout for the stator. The modular hybrid transmission has a rotating assembly and a housing assembly. The rotating assembly includes a rotor assembly, a rotor carrier hub that supports the rotor, and an input shaft. The rotor carrier is rotationally fixed on the input shaft. The housing assembly houses the rotating assembly, and includes a housing having an outer wall, a stator assembly connected to the outer wall, and a radially extending stationary wall that extends from the outer wall toward the output shaft. The stationary wall includes an axially extending wall portion that extends parallel to an outer surface of the input shaft, and a radial ball bearing supports the input shaft on this axially extending wall portion. Two stator cooling paths are channeled in the housing.

Abstract: A hybrid drive assembly is provided having a hybrid drive housing with an electric motor and a disconnect clutch therein. A transmission is connected to the hybrid drive housing and a torque converter is provided between the electric motor and the transmission. A baffle extends radially between the torque converter and the hybrid drive housing. The baffle includes a ring-shaped body that is affixed to the hybrid drive housing and extends completely around a transmission side periphery of the hybrid drive housing. A fluid pathway is located on or in the baffle, and orifices extend from the fluid pathway toward the electric motor. A fluid inlet port is connected to the fluid pathway, and a fluid connection is provided from a pressurized fluid source to the fluid inlet port. This allows fluid circulated by a pump within the transmission, to be sprayed on the electric motor for cooling.

Abstract: A clutch assembly is disclosed herein. The clutch assembly includes a joint balance chamber positioned between a disconnect apply chamber and a torque converter clutch apply chamber. A torque converter assembly includes a charge pressure fluid circuit. A hub defines a passage between the charge pressure fluid circuit and the joint balance chamber, such that fluid from the torque converter assembly is provided to the joint balance chamber.

Abstract: A hybrid module includes a rotational axis and an electric motor. The electric motor has a stator assembly and a rotor assembly. The stator assembly includes a stator plate with a first radially extending tab with a first threaded hole for receiving a first fastener for fixing the stator assembly to a jig plate, a second radially extending tab with a first dowel hole for receiving a first dowel to locate the stator assembly in the jig plate, and a third radially extending tab with a second dowel hole for receiving a second dowel to locate the stator assembly in a transmission housing. The rotor assembly is disposed radially inside of the stator assembly and includes a torque converter with a pilot for locating the torque converter relative to the jig plate or relative to an engine crankshaft.

Abstract: A hybrid module for a vehicle includes a torque converter and an electric motor. The torque converter includes an impeller shell and a cover. The cover is fixed to the impeller shell to form at least a portion of an outer shell for the torque converter. The electric motor includes a rotor supported on a rotor carrier. The cover and the rotor carrier are integrally formed from a same piece of material. In an example embodiment, the hybrid module includes a resolver rotor fixed to the rotor carrier. In some example embodiments, the hybrid module includes a cover disk, fixed to the rotor carrier and extending radially inward to form a portion of the outer shell.

Abstract: A modular hybrid transmission that provides for an improved support of the rotor as well as an improved cooling layout for the stator. The modular hybrid transmission has a rotating assembly and a housing assembly. The rotating assembly includes a rotor assembly, a rotor carrier hub that supports the rotor, and an input shaft. The rotor carrier is rotationally fixed on the input shaft. The housing assembly houses the rotating assembly, and includes a housing having an outer wall, a stator assembly connected to the outer wall, and a radially extending stationary wall that extends from the outer wall toward the output shaft. The stationary wall includes an axially extending wall portion that extends parallel to an outer surface of the input shaft, and a radial ball bearing supports the input shaft on this axially extending wall portion. Two stator cooling paths are channeled in the housing.

Abstract: An oil-spray tube assembly includes a tube having an outer circumferential surface, an inner circumferential surface defining a hollow center, a closed distal end, an open proximal end defining an axially recessed annular seat, and an orifice extending between the inner and outer surfaces. A poppet valve has a radially extending flange and is received in the hollow center with the flange disposed on the annular seat. The valve defines an inlet, a cylindrical valve chamber in fluid communication with the inlet, an outlet exiting the valve chamber, and a valve seat between the inlet and the outlet. A ball is disposed within the valve chamber and is movable between a closed position in which the ball is seated on the valve seat to sever fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet and an open position in which the ball is spaced from the valve seat to place the inlet and outlet in fluid communication.

Abstract: A hybrid module includes a motor housing, an electric motor, a shaft, a torque converter housing, a backing plate, a piston, and a hub. The motor housing includes a first flow passage. The electric motor includes a rotor and stator. The shaft is drivingly engaged with the rotor and includes a second flow passage arranged for fluid communication with the first flow passage. The torque converter housing is drivingly engaged with the rotor. The backing plate is fixed to the torque converter housing. The piston is sealed to the torque converter housing and the backing plate and forms at least a portion of a first fluid chamber and a second fluid chamber. The hub includes a third flow passage arranged for fluid communication with the second flow passage and one of the first fluid chamber or the second fluid chamber.

Abstract: A resolver assembly for an electric motor includes a housing, a resolver stator for an electric motor, and a clamping plate. The clamping plate includes a first radially extending portion fixed to the housing, a second radially extending portion pressing the resolver stator towards the housing, and an axially extending portion arranged axially between the first radially extending portion and the second radially extending portion. In an example embodiment, the clamping plate is elastically deformed. In an example embodiment, the resolver assembly includes a bolt extending through an orifice in the first radially extending portion radially outside of the axially extending portion to fix the clamping plate to the housing.

Abstract: A rotor for an electric motor includes an axis, a rotor carrier a plurality of rotor segments, a first end plate, a second end plate, and a spring element. The rotor carrier has a tubular portion with a cylindrical surface and a radial wall extending radially outwardly from the cylindrical surface. The plurality of rotor segments circumscribe the cylindrical surface. The first end plate is disposed at a first axial end of the plurality of rotor segments adjacent to the radial wall. The second end plate is disposed at a second axial end of the plurality of rotor segments. The spring element presses the first end plate, the plurality of rotor segments, and the second end plate against the radial wall. The spring element includes a ring portion and a plurality of segments extending axially from the ring portion.

Abstract: A torque converter includes a cover, an impeller including an impeller engagement section, an axially movable turbine piston including a turbine engagement section configured for engaging the impeller engagement section to form a lockup clutch and a coast engagement structure configured for contacting the cover to limit axial movement of the turbine piston away from the impeller in a coast condition.

Abstract: A shipping strap for a hybrid module includes a first annular surface, a second annular surface, and a central bore. The first annular surface includes a first orifice for receiving a first fastener for fixing the shipping strap to a hybrid module housing, or receiving a dowel pin for radially positioning the shipping strap relative to the hybrid module housing. The second annular surface includes a second orifice for receiving a second fastener for securing the shipping strap to a rotor for an electric machine to axially position the rotor in the hybrid module housing. In some example embodiments, the shipping strap has a through bore aligned with the central bore, and a lifting element installed in the central bore for installing the hybrid module in a multi-speed transmission. In an example embodiment, the lifting element is installed in the central bore by a threaded connection.

Abstract: A rotor for a hybrid drivetrain includes a rotor carrier, at least one rotor segment, and a torque converter. The rotor carrier has a first tubular portion with an outer surface, and an annular portion with a first through hole. The at least one rotor segment is installed on the outer surface. The torque converter has an impeller with a first shell and a plurality of first blades fixed to the first shell, a cover with a second shell fixed to the first shell to form a hydraulic chamber and a fastener fixed to the second shell and extending through the first through hole, and a turbine disposed in the hydraulic chamber and including a third shell and a plurality of second blades fixed to the second shell.

Abstract: A P1 hybrid module for a vehicle includes a housing, a motor stator, an input shaft, a resolver rotor, an output flange, a motor rotor, a housing plate, and a resolver stator. The housing is arranged for fixing to an engine and a multi-speed transmission. The motor stator is fixed to the housing. The input shaft is arranged for driving connection to a flange of a damper. The resolver rotor is fixed to the input shaft. The output flange is arranged for fixing to a torque converter. The motor rotor is rotatably fixed to the output flange. The housing plate is fixed to the housing by a first fastener. The resolver stator is fixed to the housing plate radially outside of the resolver rotor.

Abstract: A one-way wedge clutch, including: an axis of rotation; an inner race having a first radially outwardly facing surface; an outer race located radially outward of the inner race and including a first radially inwardly facing surface with a plurality of radially inwardly extending ramps; at least one wedge plate radially disposed between the inner and outer races and including: at least one second radially inwardly facing surface; and, at least one second radially outwardly facing surface including a plurality of radially outwardly extending ramps engaged with the plurality of radially inwardly extending ramps; and, at least one resilient element: engaged with the at least one wedge plate; and, urging at least a portion of the at least one second radially inwardly facing surface toward at least a portion of the first radially outwardly facing surface.

Abstract: A hybrid module is configured for arrangement in a torque path upstream from a transmission and downstream from an internal combustion engine. The hybrid module includes an electric motor and a clutch. The electric motor includes a rotor and a rotor carrier supporting the rotor. The hybrid module also includes a damper assembly fixed to the rotor carrier. The clutch is configured for selectively coupling the damper assembly to a shaft drivingly coupled to the internal combustion engine. The damper assembly includes an output configured for connecting to an input shaft of the transmission.

Abstract: A hybrid module for a vehicle includes a torque converter and an electric motor. The torque converter includes an impeller shell and a cover. The cover is fixed to the impeller shell to form at least a portion of an outer shell for the torque converter. The electric motor includes a rotor supported on a rotor carrier. The cover and the rotor carrier are integrally formed from a same piece of material. In an example embodiment, the hybrid module includes a resolver rotor fixed to the rotor carrier. In some example embodiments, the hybrid module includes a cover disk, fixed to the rotor carrier and extending radially inward to form a portion of the outer shell.