Control apparatus for selectively controlling output current and output voltage of electric generator
US7459801B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02P9/48
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electric generator control apparatus of a vehicle sets respective target values of output voltage and output current for the electric generator of the vehicle, and selectively establishes a voltage control mode for holding the generator output voltage at the target voltage or a current control mode for holding the generator output current at the target current, with the mode selection and the setting of target values being performed based on criteria such as the level of charge of the vehicle battery, the electrical load of the vehicle equipment, etc.
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