Hybrid powered construction equipment
US6820356B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02F9/2296
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Hybrid powered construction equipment is capable of making effective use of the output energy of an engine; increasing operating speed while keeping noise level low, and assuring operation power more than the performance of the engine. To this end, the hybrid powered construction equipment has a hydraulic pump powered by the engine; hydraulic actuators activated by discharge oil from the hydraulic pump; a motor-generator working in conjunction with the engine; and a battery for storing electric power generated by the electric motor-generator, the construction equipment further comprising a power-up switch disposed in an operating lever or operation panel and a controller which inputs a signal released from the power-up switch, wherein the controller constantly controls the revolution speed of the engine in response to a signal from the power-up switch and controls the output torque of the electric motor-generator such that torque for assisting powering of the hydraulic pump is output.
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