Integrated electrical generator/starter and air conditioning compressor device and system and method for controlling same
US6823690B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02N11/003
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An integrated electrical generator/starter and air conditioning compressor device driven by a common drive shaft, or other direct linkage. The device includes an electrical generator/starter and a compressor. The electrical generator/starter is coupled to the drive shaft. The compressor is coupled to the electrical generator/starter and to the drive shaft and acts to pressurize a flow of refrigerant in response to rotation of the drive shaft. The electrical generator/starter is operable in first and second states. In the first state, the electrical generator/starter generates electricity in response to rotation of the drive shaft. In the second state, the electrical generator/starter utilizes electrical power from a battery to rotate the drive shaft.
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