Hybrid power system for a vehicle
US6065565A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 1997 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F11/046
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus includes a generator assembly having a power source operable to power a generator. The generator is connected to a battery assembly having one or more batteries. The battery assembly is operably connected to a drive system, such as an electric drive propulsion assembly and/or an electric or hydraulic positioning assembly. A selector is operably connected to the generator assembly to select either the battery assembly or both of the generator assembly and the battery assembly to power the apparatus.
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