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Control system for an electrically propelled traction vehicle

US5280223A · kind A · utility

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34Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 31, 1992
Grant dateJan 18, 1994
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S903/916
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control system for an electrical propulsion system for a large wheeled vehicle adapted to haul a payload, the vehicle having an internal combustion engine and an electric generating means driven by the engine. The control system measures selected parameters and controls the engine and generating means to maximize output, and records historical operating data relating to the vehicle and its systems, and has a 2 digit display that provides information useful in troubleshooting problem.

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