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Derating vehicle electric drive motor and generator components

US9018878B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 2012
Grant dateApr 28, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/72
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A machine propelled by an electric motor and subject to a deration scheme is described wherein deration is specified by a combination of a temperature signal indicating a degree to which a machine component is overheating. The machine includes an electronic controller that receives a temperature signal indicative of a current temperature status of the electric motor. The electronic controller receives a motor speed signal indicative of a current speed status of the electric motor. The electronic controller calculates, in accordance with a derating scheme, a deration value for the electric motor, the deration value being determined by applying a set of current operating state parameter values to the derating scheme. The set of current operating state parameters include: a motor speed parameter value; and a temperature parameter value.

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