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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7667341 | Power-generating apparatus, such as a generator A power-generating apparatus includes a frame, an engine supported by the frame, an alternator coupled to the engine and operable to convert mechanical energy from the engine into electrical energy, and a battery charger supported by the frame and electrically coupl... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7352072 | Method for the closed-loop speed control of an internal combustion engine-generator unit A method for the closed-loop speed control of an internal combustion engine-generator unit with a coupling, in which method, when the engagement of the coupling is detected, a change is made from a first set of parameters to a second set of parameters. In the second... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7129593 | Low-energy storage fast-start uninterruptible power supply method An uninterruptible power supply system has standby and backup modes and can change to backup mode upon detection of a grid fault. In both modes an alternator rotates at synchronous speed so that backup mode capability is ready. An energy storage unit through a DC-AC... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7121257 | Method for the automatic control of an internal combustion engine-generator unit A method for automatically controlling an internal combustion engine-generator unit, in which, in a generator installation with closed-loop load equalization control, a speed limitation curve can be varied as a function of a speed set value (nM(SL)). ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7072759 | Method for controlling an internal combustion engine generator unit An actual run-up ramp is measured for internal combustion engine-generator unit during a starting process. The actual run-ramp is then set as the set run-up ramp. In this way, the closed-loop control of the internal combustion engine-generator unit adapts itself to ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7042111 | System, method and apparatus for a redundant prime mover system The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus for a redundant prime mover system to drive a machine having an engine coupled to the machine, and a motor/generator coupled to the machine and an electrical network connection. The controller operates th... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6628003 | Prime mover for powering an electrical generator A prime mover that stores mechanical energy in case of an electrical failure. When an electrical failure occurs, the prime mover is activated either automatically by a computer with a battery back-up or manually. The prime mover oscillates back and forth ... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6573626 | Apparatus for uninterruptedly supplying power including an electrical machine and a flywheel An apparatus for uninterruptedly supplying power includes an electrical machine including a rotor and being designed and arranged to be connected to a load to be supplied with alternating current. Coupling units include a differential transmission includi... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6563229 | Standby power system A standby power system includes a flywheel that rotates in a horizontal plane and is coupled to an engine and a motor/generator that have horizontally oriented shafts which rotate in vertical planes. A coupling changes the direction of rotation to couple ... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6512305 | Method and apparatus having a turbine working in different modes for providing an uninterruptible supply of electric power to a critical load An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system supplies power to computers, medical apparatus or other critical loads when primary power supply falters. The UPS system includes an electrical machine connected to a turbine that can be rotated by a motive flu... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6133716 | High-efficiency high-power uninterrupted power system An uninterrupted power supply (UPS) system provides power to an electrical load when utility line power fails. When the utility line power is normal a synchronous dynamo serves as a motor, and a first variable-ratio transmission arrangement is combined wi... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6023134 | Power conversion system for bi-directional conversion between hydraulic power and electrical power A bi-directional power conversion system interconnects hydraulic and electrical power systems on-board a vehicle such as an air-craft, whereby the power conversion system can selectively convert available electrical power to needed hydraulic power or vice... | 02/08/2000 |
| 4460834 | Uninterruptible power system The present device is power system for providing an uninterruptible power supply to an external load comprising a flywheel generator, a first motor, a standby generator, and a transfer controller. The flywheel generator is adapted to supply energy to the ... | 07/17/1984 |
| 4338524 | Drive unit for a compressor of a heat pump A drive unit for a compressor which is used in a heat pump. The drive unit includes a fuel-injection internal combustion engine which is coupled with the compressor and a starter associated with said engine and is fed from multiphase electric power supply... | 07/06/1982 |
