Alternator system with temperature protected voltage regulator
US6982545B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02P9/006
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An alternator system includes a permanent magnet alternator, battery and voltage regulator operatively connected to the permanent magnet alternator and battery for regulating the charging of the battery. The voltage regulator includes a rectifying circuit for rectifying the alternating current and a semiconductor switching element operative for turning the regulator on and off based on a predetermined temperature threshold to prevent overheating of any voltage regulator electronic components.
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