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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7336010 | Power generating systems A power generating system includes a torque converter system receiving a rotational motion having a first torque from a source and producing a rotational output having a second torque different from the first torque, a transfer system having a first portion coupled ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7285869 | Method for estimating engine power in a hybrid electric vehicle powertrain A method is disclosed for estimating engine power output for an engine in a hybrid electric vehicle powertrain that includes an electric motor and an electric generator. Selected powertrain variables, including electric motor torque and electric generator torque, ar... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7261170 | Mobile machine A mobile machine, such as an industrial truck, includes at least two electrical drive systems (4, 5), at least one electrical control system (14) and at least one electrical power source (1). Excess electrical energy generated during deceleratio... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7198588 | System and method for controlling engine idle in a vehicle A method for controlling engine idle in a vehicle having a motor connected to the engine through a power transfer unit is provide. Upon receiving a neutral command, the engine torque is commanded to approximately zero. The motor torque is adjusted to maintain an app... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7180201 | Engine starting apparatus A starting apparatus for an engine has a plurality of cylinders and an output shaft. The apparatus includes a power supply, an inverter having a switching element, a motor generator, an ECU, A crank angle sensor. The motor generator is coupled to the output shaft an... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7170263 | Method and apparatus for controlling on-vehicle generator An apparatus for controlling an on-vehicle generator is provided. The apparatus comprises a switching element, current detecting unit, setting unit and driving unit. The switching unit turns on/off an exciting current to an exciting winding of the generator, the swi... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7095127 | Engine starting apparatus A starting apparatus for an engine has a plurality of cylinders and an output shaft. The apparatus includes a power supply, an inverter having a switching element, a motor generator, an ECU, A crank angle sensor. The motor generator is coupled to the output shaft an... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7091626 | Method for regulating the generator voltage in a motor vehicle A method for regulating a generator in a motor vehicle, in which the generator feeds a vehicle power supply system having loads and having at least one battery, with a regulator regulating the generator output voltage at the value of a nominal value voltage. In a re... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7061131 | Method and system for optimizing energy storage in hybrid off-highway vehicle systems and trolley connected OHV systems A hybrid energy system for propelling an off-highway vehicle includes an engine rated at a first power capacity, and a power converter driven by the engine for providing primary electric power. A traction motor system receives the primary electric power, the tractio... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7015594 | Vehicle-mounted electric generator control system which selectively supplies regenerative field current to battery in accordance with currently available generating capacity A control apparatus for a vehicle electric generator judges the currently available generating capacity of the generator and establishes a regenerative current mode of operation, utilizing an induced current of the field winding, only when the generating capacity is... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6995477 | Multi-functional power source A multi-functional power source includes a generator and an engine arrangement to drive a crankshaft to rotate. The generator includes a generator housing, a rotor which couples with the crankshaft and includes a magnetic element coaxially and rotatably disposed wit... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6664651 | Engine on idle arbitration for a hybrid electric vehicle This invention is a method and system for determining whether the engine should be running in a Hybrid Electric Vehicle during vehicle idle conditions. Specifically, a controller determines if the vehicle is in idle and if engine operation is necessary. T... | 12/16/2003 |
| 5880533 | Generator system for internal combustion engine There is provided a generator system for internal combustion engines, which can produce power efficiently at all times irrespective of the engine speed even for use in an internal combustion engine operated at variable speeds such as a vehicle engine. An ... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5258651 | Electrically biased starting reaction device for a power transmission A planetary gear arrangement, which provides a starting device for a power transmission, has an electrically biased reaction member. The reaction member is operatively connected with an electric motor/generator that is selectively controlled to establish ... | 11/02/1993 |
