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Retarding control for an electric drive machine

US6986727B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2003
Grant dateJan 17, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/7072
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of dissipating power in a propelled machine having an electric drive includes converting undesired power to electric power by the electric drive, and driving an internal combustion engine with at least a portion of the electric power prior to substantially dissipating power with any other power dissipating device.

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