The present invention provides a power transmitting apparatus that uses a
small configuration to efficiently carry out various forms of propulsions
such as a speed change propulsion and even an EV propulsion (electric
propulsion) including a series type EV propulsion. The power transmitting
apparatus includes a clutch 8 that connects and disconnects rotation
transmissions between an output shaft 1a of an engine 1 and an input
shaft 4r of one 4 of two power distributors 4 and 5 to which a rotational
drive force is transmitted by the engine 1, a clutch 9 that connects and
disconnects rotation transmissions between one of two output shafts 5c,
5c of the power distributor 5 and a power output shaft 12, and rotation
regulating means 10 and 11 that properly inhibit rotation of the input
shaft 4r of the power distributor 4 and rotation of the output shaft 5c
of the power distributor 5. Motors 6 and 7 apply torques to an output
shaft 4s of the power distributor 4 and an output shaft 5s of the power
distributor 5, respectively.