Method for limiting current of starter/alternator in generator mode
US7026724B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02P29/032
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The system is directed to preserve the starter/alternator in an IC engine installation from potential overload and failure in response to electrical load increases. The system controller monitors starter/alternator output and phase current and regulates output voltage when monitored currents reach predetermined thresholds. Output voltage is stepped down incrementally to check output currents at threshold non-failure creating levels. When current demand, i.e., load, decreases, output voltage is stepped up incrementally to return to an original set point for voltage.
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