CPC B60W 30/1819 (2013.01) [B60K 1/02 (2013.01); B60K 1/04 (2013.01); B60W 10/08 (2013.01); B60W 10/10 (2013.01); B60W 10/12 (2013.01); B60W 30/182 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A power distribution system for use on an electric vehicle comprising an electric motor, the power distribution system comprising:
an auxiliary engagement unit configured to mechanically couple to an auxiliary unit of the electric vehicle; and
a wheel engagement unit configured to mechanically couple to a wheel of the electric vehicle, wherein:
the power distribution system is configured to switch among multiple operating modes and selectively transfer mechanical power among the electric motor, the wheel, and the auxiliary unit during operation of the electric vehicle,
the multiple operating modes comprise at least a wheel operating mode and an auxiliary operating mode,
in the wheel operating mode, the auxiliary engagement unit is disengaged corresponding to no mechanical connection to the auxiliary unit while the wheel engagement unit is engaged forming a mechanical connection to the wheel, and
in the auxiliary operating mode, the auxiliary engagement unit is engaged forming a mechanical connection to the auxiliary unit while the wheel engagement unit is disengaged corresponding to no mechanical connection to the wheel.
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