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Energizing an automotive vehicle high voltage bus using a single main contactor

US9630503B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 2014
Grant dateApr 25, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2035

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

Abstract

An automotive vehicle high voltage bus is connected to a power source by a circuit having a main contactor and a precharge contactor. To energize the bus, the precharge contactor is closed and then the main contactor is closed. Upon completion of precharging, the main contactor is opened and energization of the bus is complete.

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