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| 20080197698 | Method For Energy Management - The invention relates to a method for energy management, whereby large variations in current draw in the loom are reduced, in particular current draw spikes, caused by very high making currents for electric actuators and solenoid valves, which are more evenly distributed over time. The above is achieved, by means of a predictive working of said method for energy management, by determination of both energy available in the subsequent period and the energy requirement, based on switch-on requests and selects users for switching on, according to the priority thereof and an actual tolerance time, within which a user must be switched on at the latest, following the declaration of a switching-on request for the same. The tolerance time is continuously updated. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080197699 | Leakage current shunt in an electrical power distribution system utilizing solid state relays - The invention provides an apparatus for shunting leakage current of a solid state switching device (SSSD) ( | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080217996 | DATA TRANSMISSION DEVICE FOR AN AIRCRAFT - An aircraft has an on-board data network and an on-board electrical power supply system. The on-board electrical power supply system has a device for connection to a stationary electrical power supply system. An adapter device allows data transmission between the on-board data network and a stationary data network via the on-board electrical power supply system, the device for connection to a stationary electrical power supply system, and a stationary electrical power supply system. A ground device, equipped appropriately for data transmission, supplies the aircraft with electrical power. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080231112 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL LRM PERFORMING SSPC AND ELCU FUNCTIONS - On an aircraft, primary power distribution control and secondary power distribution control may be performed with a single line replaceable module (LRM) having an integrated architecture. The LRM may be provided with trip engines that are based on digital signal processors (DSP's). The DSP's may be programmed to allow the trip engines to perform either ELCU functions or SSPC functions. Use of the single LRM precludes a need for complex circuitry that might otherwise be required to coordinate prior-art independent ELCU and SSPC controls. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080238191 | POWER SUPPLY UNIT FOR USE WITH AN AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - A power supply unit that provides uninterrupted power to an aircraft power bus during switchovers of the aircraft bus from one power source to another. The power supply unit includes circuitry to distinguish between loss of bus power due to switchovers between power sources and loss of bus power due to shutdown of the aircraft. The power supply unit includes a low voltage lockout circuit to interrupt the supply of power when the aircraft bus voltage falls below a minimum value. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080265668 | BICYCLE POWER SUPPLY FOR BICYCLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - A bicycle power supply is configured to be charged by electrical power generated by a hub dynamo. The bicycle power supply has a plurality of accumulator elements, a connection switching part, a voltage detection part and a switch control part. The accumulator elements are disposed between first and second ends of the hub dynamo. The connection switching part switches between a first state and a second state, in which the accumulator elements are connected in series and parallel, respectively, to the hub dynamo. The voltage detection part detects the voltage supplied by the hub dynamo. The switch control part controls the connection switching part to establish the first state when the voltage detected by the voltage detection part is at or above a prescribed voltage, and controls the connection switching part to establish the second state when the prescribed voltage is not reached. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080296970 | Multiple Prime Power Source Locomotive Control - The present invention is directed to a control strategy for operating a plurality of prune power sources ( | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080296971 | Vehicle Bus Control System - A vehicle power bus control system is disclosed. The vehicle power bus includes at least one device having an issued, maximum, positive electrical limit value, and an issued, minimum, negative electrical limit each communicated to the at least one device from a control module coupled to the at least one device. The control module includes means for expanding one or more of the issued, maximum, positive electrical limit values, and the issued, minimum, negative electrical limit values responsive to a request from the at least one device for expanding one or more of the issued, maximum positive electrical limit values and the issued, minimum, negative electrical limit values. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090001810 | Power Unit of Underwater Vehicle - The present invention provides a power unit of an underwater vehicle, which allows reduction in size and weight of a transformer for stepping down a power voltage of a power supply to increase a loading amount of a variety of devices with respect to the underwater vehicle, so as to obtain a favorable operating environment. The power unit is connected to the power supply through a cable and receives power through the cable. Further, the power unit comprises an electronic transformer having: a rectifier for rectifying a high-voltage alternate current power of the power supply into a direct current; a high-frequency converter for converting an output of the rectifier into a high-frequency alternate current; a transformer for stepping down an output voltage of the high-frequency converter; a rectifier for rectifying an output of the transformer into a direct current; and a control circuit for controlling the high-frequency converter. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090001811 | Electrical line conditioner - An electrical line conditioner or energy conservation device, a process of manufacturing thereof, and a method of use thereof. The energy conservation device, or electrical line conditioner, comprises at least two different electrochemically oxidized aluminum alloy units that may be placed near electrical lines or electrical panels or surround electrical lines to reduce energy consumption without compromising performance of a load. A first electrochemically oxidized aluminum alloy unit may be violet, a second electrochemically oxidized aluminum alloy unit may be black. The electrical line conditioner may further comprise a spacer and a band to secure the electrical line conditioner to electrical lines. The electrical line conditioner is produced using an anodizing process. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090051219 | INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL POWER EXTRACTION FOR AIRCRAFT ENGINES - An aircraft power system includes an aircraft engine having a plurality of engine spools, a plurality of AC generators driven by at least one spool, wherein each AC generator is independently operational to supply AC power to a respective AC power bus or a respective power electronics module, and at least one generator driven by a different engine spool, wherein the at least one generator is operational to supply additional AC power to each AC power bus in synchronization with each respective AC generator, or to supply additional AC power to each power electronics module in parallel with the AC power delivered to each power electronics module by the plurality of AC generators. The power electronics module(s) are operational to selectively provide either AC or DC power to desired distribution buses. Each AC generator and the at least one generator may be responsive to commands from an electrical power extraction (EPX) controller. At least one generator may be directly driven to provide variable frequency power. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090079261 | GENERATOR FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE HAVING MAIN DC BUS ACCESSORY AC BUS - An aircraft electrical system includes a generator that supplies electrical AC power to a plurality of accessories associated with a gas turbine engine. The generator also supplies power to an aircraft DC bus in parallel to the supply to the accessory bus. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090085400 | Single- or dual-inverter auxiliary power conversion apparatus and system and narrow-hysteresis charging method - A fuel-efficient auxiliary power generation, conversion, and supply system is configured within the periphery of a vehicular conveyance, and typically including a plurality of batteries, a power generator, an internal combustion engine, and an instrument control assembly including one or more inverter portions and a rectifier portion. A method for charging the batteries within a narrow hysteresis voltage range to reduce charging stress is described. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090091183 | Modular Power Distribution Assembly and Method of Making Same - A modular electrical power distribution assembly is provided. The assembly includes a plurality of modular containers, each container configured to receive electrical components for interconnection to electrical systems of a predetermined configuration. The plurality of containers is configured for mechanical interconnection. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090091184 | Motor Vehicle - A motor vehicle with a number of consumers ( | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090115249 | Track short-circuit and current return device for a rail vehicle - A rail vehicle of the type comprising including at least one equipped axle which is provided with a transmission shaft which is movable in terms of rotation and which is fixedly joined in terms of rotation to two wheels, each of which is provided with a tire, the device including an electric current supply source, the source supplying a friction assembly with electric current. The friction assembly is alone and is electrically connected to a cable assembly which electrically connects the tires of the two wheels, the cable assembly including a cable portion which extends inside the transmission shaft between the two wheels. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090127930 | ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - An ECU in an electric power system for a vehicle controls a DC-DC converter so that an alternator transmits a residual generated electric power to a sub battery while a terminal voltage of a main battery is maintained within an optimally specified voltage range. This residual generated electric power is obtained by subtracting from a maximum generating electric power of the alternator an electric power to be consumed by electric loads and an electric power with which the main battery is charged. This can suppress any fluctuation of the voltage of electric power of the electric power system, namely, the output voltage of the alternator and the voltage of the main battery, and perform a maximum regenerative electric power generation. The sub battery is efficiently changed with the regenerative electric power. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090140573 | AIRCRAFT SECURITY SYSTEM - The security system provides an aircraft security system capable of protecting both single and multiple engine aircraft. Variations of the present system prevent unauthorized starting of protected aircraft and activate an alarm when engine starting it is attempted. Embodiments of the system draw no power from the aircraft when the security system is armed and in no way interferes with the normal starting or operation of the aircraft when the system is disarmed. Embodiments of the present system can activate an alarm when an aircraft's doors or panels are opened. Embodiments of the present invention can activate an alarm when installed equipment or other devices are tampered with or removed from their housings. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090146493 | Vehicle power supply device - A vehicle power supply device which prevents a lack of power supply to the motor and insufficient recovery of regenerative electric power of the motor at the time of switching between power running and regeneration. First input-output sections ( | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090152942 | DYNAMIC ELECTRICAL LOAD MANAGEMENT - In one embodiment, a method is used to provide dynamic electrical power management which may minimize the potential for overload conditions and may ensure that system performance limits are maintained. The method may dynamically limit the primary load system power draw in response to the net power draw of all other electrical power users on the aircraft which may ensure that the total power levels remain below critical limits. The method may also provide predictive controls to handle rapid load transients. Additionally, if vital functions are not being met, the method may shed other selected aircraft electrical loads which may ensure that adequate power is provided to the primary load system. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090160247 | Power Supply Device for Vehicle and Method of Controlling the Same - A power supply device for a vehicle includes a battery (B | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090160248 | Power Supply Device and Vehicle Equipped With the Same - A power supply device includes a current sensor detecting a current flowing between a junction, where an output of a first boost converter and an output of a second boost converter are joined together, and a load circuit, and a control device controlling the first and second boost converters and monitoring a current value detected by the current sensor. The control device performs pulse width modulation control over the first and second boost converters based on carrier signals equal in frequency and different in phase. The control device obtains an individual value of currents flowing through the first and second boost converters by sampling the detected current value with a time difference corresponding to phase difference. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090160249 | Power Supply System For Driving Vehicle - A power supply system for driving a vehicle includes a battery, a boost converter boosting the voltage of the battery, a capacitor to which the voltage boosted by the boost converter is applied across the electrodes, system main relays provided between the capacitor and the output of the boost converter for connection and disconnection between the capacitor and the boost converter, and a control device controlling the boost converter and the system main relays. The control device, after giving an instruction for disconnection to the system main relays, causes the boost converter to change the voltage of the output to determine whether the system main relays are normally disconnected. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090167076 | ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD INSIDE AN AIRCRAFT - A system and a method for distribution of electric power inside an aircraft. The system includes at least two systems distributing electric power from at least one power source to electric loads of the aircraft via electric and/or electronic protection/switching components, the components being configurable and commandable by dedicated electronics. Each electric distribution system includes command electronics in which a configuration file is downloaded allocating an installation status to each of the protection/switching components. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090167077 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE AND VEHICLE - A power supply device to be mounted on a vehicle includes a battery module, a power storage casing for accommodating the battery module, a DC/DC converter stepping down an output voltage of the battery module to a first voltage and a DC/DC converter stepping down the output voltage of the battery module into a second voltage. The battery module, DC/DC converter and DC/DC converter are fixed to the power storage casing. This structure provides the power supply device of small sizes capable of supplying electricity of three or more kinds of voltages. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090174254 | PULSE-WIDTH MODULATION RECTIFIER HAVING AN EMERGENCY GENERATOR OPERATING MODE - A pulse-width rectifier for operating an electric machine in motor operating mode or in generator operating mode, includes a terminal for a control device that communicates with the pulse-width rectifier via a data connection. In order to safeguard the supply of energy in the case of a disturbance in the data transmission between the control device and the pulse-width rectifier, the pulse-width rectifier is constructed such that it automatically switches into an emergency generator operating mode in which it produces at its direct-voltage output a prespecified power with which it is possible to maintain at least an emergency operation of electrical consumers. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090184574 | Communication System and Method Employing Line Replaceable Equipment Racks on an Aircraft - Systems and methods are provided for assembling a communications system on an aircraft. An intrabus, including communication lines and power lines, is detachably mounted within the aircraft. At least one intrabus interface panel provides access to the intrabus. A plurality of line replaceable equipment racks (LRERs) are preassembled prior to being loaded onto the aircraft and each includes electronic equipment affixed within the LRER and at least one rack interface panel that provides access to the electronic equipment. A plurality of cables couple the at least one rack interface panel of each LRER to the at least one bus interface panel. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090184575 | System Having a Variable Frequency Power Distribution Bus for Driving a Variable Speed Motor - A power distribution system is provided for supplying power to a variable speed motor for rotating a shaft. The system comprises a variable speed prime mover adapted to generate an A/C output having a variable frequency corresponding to the speed of the prime mover, a power switch, a power distribution bus connected to the A/C output of the prime mover and connected, via the switch, to the motor such that the motor's speed is varied relative to the frequency of the A/C output, and a variable frequency drive operatively connected to the A/C output of the prime mover via the bus and effective to provide an alternate A/C output to the motor after the motor is disconnected from the bus. The switch is adapted to disconnect the motor from the bus when the prime mover's speed is equal to or within a predetermined range of the prime mover's speed limit. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090184576 | Electromagnetic Load Controller - An internal combustion engine controller that drives an electromagnetic load is provided for improving a fault diagnosis precision of the electromagnetic load and stabilizing a high-speed control without influence of noises even if the drive cycle of the electromagnetic load is short. The internal combustion engine controller has high reliability in a fault diagnosis for a circuit to regenerate counter electromotive energy. The internal combustion engine controller comprises a current source or a voltage source for controlling a potential of the diagnosis position in order to ensure a high-precision fault diagnosis even if the drive cycle of the electromagnetic load, such as the fuel injector, in the internal combustion engine is shortened. Diagnosis timing is optimally set or the number of determinations for averaging is increased in order to ensure the high-precision fault diagnosis without being influenced by unexpected disturbance such as noises. In the fault diagnosis of the regeneration circuit into the booster circuit, an input/output voltage or the regeneration current of a driving switching element of the electromagnetic load is detected. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090184577 | VEHICLE ACCESSORY CONTROL SYSTEM - A control system for an accessory in a vehicle includes an adapter, a monitoring circuit, and a controller. The adapter couples with a fused power source. The monitoring circuit is coupled to the adapter and the controller is coupled to the adapter and the monitoring circuit. The control system provides a method of powering a vehicle accessory. The method monitors the amount of power drawn by a circuit connected to a power source and determines if the amount of power drawn is less than a threshold. Power is provided to the accessory based on the determination. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090195066 | POWER CONVERTER - In a power converter for a vehicle where a series circuit of switching semiconductor elements ( | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090195067 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, VEHICLE WITH THE SAME, TEMPERATURE INCREASE CONTROL METHOD FOR POWER STORAGE DEVICE AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM BEARING PROGRAM FOR CAUSING COMPUTER TO EXECUTE TEMPERATURE INCREASE CONTROL OF POWER STORAGE DEVICE - A power supply system includes power storage devices, converters and a converter ECU controlling the converters. In temperature increase control of power storage devices, converter ECU determines an electric power transferred between the power storage devices via a main positive bus line and a main negative bus line as well as a transfer direction of the electric power, based on an allowable discharge power and an allowable charge power of each power storage device, and controls the converters to transfer the determined electric power between the power storage devices. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090200864 | CHIP ON BUS BAR - A bus bar assembly for a power distribution system is disclosed that includes first and second bus bars electrically isolated from one another. The bus bars are interconnected by a semiconductor switching element that is mounted on at least one of the first and second bus bars. In one example, the semiconductor switching element is a bare die that is secured directly to one of the first and second bus bars, for example, by a copper pad. A driver logic control device is in communication with the semiconductor switching element. The driver logic control device is configured to drive the semiconductor to electrically connect the first and second bus bars in response to a command to provide power to an aircraft component, such as a secondary power distribution box. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090206656 | Personal Protection Control Unit - A personal protection control unit, having an energy reserve which is charged by a battery voltage and supplies power to the control unit. In addition, a first voltage supply circuit is provided, down-converting the voltage of the reserve power in such a way that the first voltage supply circuit supplies several voltage levels for operation of the control unit. Finally, a second voltage supply circuit is also provided and is also connected to the energy reserve, supplying at least one additional voltage level to at least one transistor and to at least one voltage regulator via a resistive circuit. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090206657 | BATTERY SUPPLEMENTING SUPER CAPACITOR ENERGY STORAGE CHARGE AND DISCHARGE CONVERTER - A super capacitor energy storage supplementing a battery providing power to a direct current bus including charge and discharge converters is disclosed. A bank of super capacitors may be charged by a battery with a pulse-width modulation controller and an electromagnetic interference filter. The bank of super capacitors may be controllably connected to the direct current bus through an isolating transformer implemented as a isolated boost converter. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090206658 | Device and Method for Controlling an Electric Parking Brake of a Utility - A device for controlling an electric parking brake of a utility vehicle includes an electronic control unit and a manual control unit that communicates with the electronic control unit and via which driver requests depending on the type of actuation of the manual control unit can be transmitted to the electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is adapted to process signals of the manual control unit when the ignition is switched on. The manual control unit is adapted to output in at least one mode of operation a wake-up signal to the electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is adapted to process, once having received a wake-up signal, at least one additional signal of the manual control unit even if the ignition of the utility vehicle is switched off. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090206659 | Wiper Control Circuit - A wiper control circuit is provided for invalidating the state of a wiper operation switch to suppress unnecessary operations of a wiper in an automotive vehicle upon staring an engine using a remote control engine starter. The wiper control circuit is configured to suppress generation of a sneak current and thereby reduce the likelihood that an erroneous operation instruction is received. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090206660 | DUAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND POWER SUPPLY METHOD - A dual power supply system for a vehicle includes a generator that generates an electric power by using a rotation output of an engine, a DC/DC converter connected to the generator, and a battery, connected to the generator, that supplies an electric power. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090218883 | Power distribution system - A power distribution system comprises a DC bus supplied by an electrical generator and a resistive load connected to the DC bus. A switching device connects to the DC bus and the load and is configured to periodically open the circuit between the resistive load and the DC bus for a reoccurring period of time. The switching device senses the load on the DC bus and changes the length of the period of time based on the sensed voltage. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090224599 | PARALLELED HVDC BUS ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE - A power generation and distribution system utilizes two or more AC generators each of which may be driven by a separate prime mover such as a turbine. The generators may be driven at different rotational speeds. AC power from the generators may be rectified and applied to a common DC bus. Electrical loads may be applied to the common bus and may establish an electrical power requirement. Allocation of electrical power requirement may be made among the generators based on power available from the turbines. | 09-10-2009 |
| 20090230764 | Generation control apparatus for vehicles - The present invention provides, as one aspect, a generation control apparatus for vehicles which controls current supply to a field winding of a generator to control output voltage of the generator. The apparatus includes a switching element connected to the field winding, and a duty determining unit that increases a drive duty for interrupting the switching element when output voltage of the generator becomes lower than a predetermined regulated voltage. The apparatus also includes a load response control unit that performs load response control for limiting an increase rate of the drive duty determined by the duty determining unit, after expiration of a predetermined time from application of an electrical load. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090243385 | Power Supply System, Vehicle Using the Same and its Control Method - An integral element corresponding to a converter (CONV | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090243386 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING FUEL CELL VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING DC/DC CONVERTER APPARATUS - A controller is capable of executing direct couple control that directly couples a first power device and a second power device without causing a DC/DC converter to convert voltage. During the direct couple control, a drive signal that causes no voltage conversion is intermittently output to at least one of a plurality of switching devices. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090250999 | MICRO-HYBRID DEVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE - A micro-hybrid method and device for a motor vehicle. The device comprises, in an electrical cascade connection, a rotary electric machine, an AC-to-DC converter and a DC electrical supply bus, the DC electrical supply bus being connected to the AC-to-DC converter and being suitable for being connected to the terminals of an energy storage battery supplying an electrical distribution network of the vehicle. The device also comprises large capacity energy storage means which are mounted in parallel in relation to the cascade connection. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090251000 | POWER CONVERSION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A power conversion apparatus includes an interfacing circuit that enables a current source inverter to operate from a voltage energy storage device (voltage source), such as a battery, ultracapacitor or fuel cell. The interfacing circuit, also referred to as a voltage-to-current converter, transforms the voltage source into a current source that feeds a DC current to a current source inverter. The voltage-to-current converter also provides means for controlling and maintaining a constant DC bus current that supplies the current source inverter. The voltage-to-current converter also enables the current source inverter to charge the voltage energy storage device, such as during dynamic braking of a hybrid electric vehicle, without the need of reversing the direction of the DC bus current. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090256419 | AC/AC POWER CONVERTER FOR AIRCRAFT - A matrix converter circuit having two AC/AC matrix converters coupled in parallel in a first mode to power a starter and decoupled in a second mode to each power separate functions used in aircraft power applications. Three common functional modes include 1) start mode with two matrix converters operating in parallel powering the starter, 2) a motor mode where one matrix converter powers a motor, and 3) a constant frequency power mode where the other matrix converter provides constant frequency AC power. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090261652 | BICYCLE ELECTRICAL WIRING UNIT - A bicycle electrical wiring unit is provided with a junction housing, a wiring junction and a cable winding structure. The wiring junction is mounted to the junction housing for connecting at least two electrical cables. The cable winding structure is disposed on the junction housing with the cable winding structure including at least one electrical cable holder for selectively retaining different lengths of an intermediate section of a first electrical cable of the electrical cables to the junction housing. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090267410 | System for generating a regulated tension supplying an electric organ - The device ( | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090273234 | MODULAR PRIMARY DISTRIBUTION CONTACT BOARD - An aircraft power distribution system is disclosed that includes a power distribution box. A generator supplies power to the power distribution box, and a load receives power from the power distribution box. The power distribution box includes a board supporting plug-in pins receiving the power. A contactor is supported by the board to selectively providing power to a secondary power distribution connector supported on the board. The board includes power traces that are run within the board to connect the plug-in pins to the secondary power distribution connector. Protection and secondary power distribution circuitry is also supported by the board and connected to the contactors and/or power traces by control traces. The power and control traces eliminate loose wiring and harnesses. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090273235 | Power Supply System and Vehicle - Transfer functions of control have duty commands as inputs and battery current values as outputs, provided corresponding to respected converters. Control gains are determined such that certain transfer functions substantially match with each other, with respect to delay elements. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090273236 | System and Method for Supplying Voltage to Electrical Loads of a Motor Vehicle by Using a Supercap - A system and method for supplying voltage to electrical loads in the onboard electrical system of a motor vehicle are provided. The onboard electrical system consists of at least two onboard electrical system regions. The first onboard electrical system region has an electric generator, a vehicle battery, as well as one or more first electrical loads. The second onboard electrical system region has a double-layer capacitor or a so-called supercap and one or more second electrical loads. Between the two onboard electrical system regions, a blocking device is provided, in particular, a semiconductor diode or a power switch, which permits a current flow from the first onboard electrical system region into the second electrical system region and largely prevents a reverse current flow from the second onboard electrical system region into the first onboard electrical system region. The output voltage of the electric generator is raised and the supercap is charged when a first threshold value of the electric voltage in the second onboard electrical system region is undershot. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090278404 | Circuit Arrangement and System for Use in a Motor Vehicle - A circuit arrangement comprises a fuse element from which degradation can start. The circuit arrangement also comprises a sensor element for detecting the degradation, and a circuit part to be protected. The sensor element can detect degradation into a region between the fuse element and the circuit part to be protected. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090289497 | Power Supply System, Vehicle with the Same, Temperature Increase Control Method for Power Storage Device and Computer-Readable Recording Medium Bearing Program Causing Computer to Execute Temperature Increase Control of Power Storage Device - A first voltage control unit includes a first PI control unit, a first switching unit and a first subtraction unit. The first subtraction unit subtracts an output of the first switching unit from (a voltage value)/(a target voltage) that is a voltage feedforward compensation term. Similarly, a second voltage control unit includes a second PI control unit, a second switching unit and a second subtraction unit. A switching control unit Control first and second switching units during temperature increase control to operate the PI control unit for the voltage control unit on a discharge side and to cut off an output of the PI control unit for the voltage control unit on a charge side. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090295223 | SYSTEM FOR CONTACT LESS DATA AND POWER TRANSMISSION - A system for contactless data and power transmission between a first vehicle component and a second vehicle component includes a first control unit, a second control unit, and a transducer with a primary winding and a secondary winding. The first control unit is adapted to generate an alternating voltage at a signal output port from a voltage present at a voltage input port, where the frequency of the alternating voltage is modulated depending on the data that is input at a data input port, and wherein the second control unit is adapted to demodulate the data and provide it at the data output port. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090295224 | POWER SUPPLY CONTROLLING APPARATUS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE - A controlling apparatus for a motor vehicle has a high voltage direct current (dc) power supply, an inverter for converting dc power of the high voltage dc power supply into ac power, a smoothing capacitor provided between the inverter and the high voltage dc power supply, a main contactor provided between the high voltage dc power supply and the smoothing capacitor for connecting and disconnecting the high voltage dc power supply and the smoothing capacitor to and from each other, and a precharge circuit connected in parallel to the main contactor. The precharge circuit includes a discharge path connected in parallel to the main contactor for passing discharge current from the smoothing capacitor to the high voltage dc power supply from the negative electrode of the high voltage dc power supply to the negative electrode of the smoothing capacitor or from the positive electrode of the smoothing capacitor to the positive electrode of the high voltage dc power supply and a charge path connected in parallel to the main contactor for passing charge current from the high voltage dc power supply to the smoothing capacitor from the negative electrode of the smoothing capacitor to the negative electrode of the high voltage do power supply or from the positive electrode of the high voltage dc power supply to the positive electrode of the smoothing capacitor. At least one common switch element is provided in the discharge path and the charge path. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090302678 | On-Vehicle Charging Generator and Rectifier Unit Thereof - In a rectifier unit having a MOSFET, there is provided a stable MOSFET rectifying operation which is not influenced by a power generation condition from a start of an engine. An output VS obtained by adding phase voltages VU, VV, and VW and a power generation voltage VBR are compared by COM | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090309416 | ACTIVE ELECTRICAL POWER FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZATION OF POWER DELIVERY IN ELECTRIC HYBRID VEHICLES - A power flow control system including an integrated circuit having a mechanism for determining an amount of energy storage required for power source devices and a mechanism for controlling power flow delivery between the power source devices. A power flow control system also including more than one power source device in electrical connection with the power flow control system. An efficient hybrid vehicle, including the power flow control system integrated in the hybrid vehicle, and more than one power source device in electrical connection with the power flow control system and operatively connected to the hybrid vehicle. A method of controlling power flow in a vehicle, including the steps of determining the amount of energy storage required for power source devices, and controlling power flow delivery between the power source devices. Power flow control systems and methods of using for fuel cell and battery combinations and battery and super-capacitor combinations. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090315392 | Power Supply System and Vehicle Including the Same - As magnetization unsaturation is maintained until an inductor current #Is with which a core is magnetically saturated is reached, a first inductor maintains an inductance value Z | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090322147 | AIRCRAFT WITH ISOLATED GROUND - An aircraft having an airframe made of a composite material is provided with an isolated ground in order to reduce the threat of electrical fires. The aircraft includes a voltage source and at least one electronic device mounted on the airframe. Further, a power wire isolated from the airframe interconnects the voltage source and the electronic device. Also, a ground wire isolated from the airframe interconnects the voltage source and the electronic device. As a result, the onboard electric circuits are isolated from the airframe. In order to reduce electromagnetic interference in the circuit, the aircraft may be provided with a powerside capacitor, to interconnect the power wire and the airframe, and a groundside capacitor, to interconnect the ground wire and the airframe. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090322148 | POWER CONVERTER AND CONTROLLER USING SUCH POWER CONVERTER FOR ELECTRIC ROLLING STOCK - Provided is a power converter having an inverter ( | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100001581 | System for Supplying Voltage to Electrical Loads of a Motor Vehicle - A system is provided for supplying voltage to electrical loads in the on board electrical system of a motor vehicle, in which system the onboard electrical system includes at least two onboard electrical system regions. The first onboard electrical system region has an electric generator, a vehicle battery, and one or more first electrical loads, and the second onboard electrical system region has a double-layer capacitor or a so-called supercap, and one or more second electrical loads. A blocking apparatus, in particular a semiconductor diode or a circuit breaker, is provided between the two onboard electrical system regions. The blocking apparatus permits current to flow from the first onboard electrical system region to the second onboard electrical system region and largely prevents current from flowing in reverse from the second onboard electrical system region to the first onboard electrical system region. The output voltage of the electrical generator is increased and the supercap is charged when a first threshold value of the electrical voltage is undershot in the second onboard electrical system region. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100013299 | DIESEL-ELECTRIC DRIVE SYSTEM - A diesel-electric drive system having a generator mechanically connected to a diesel motor on the rotor side and linked to a voltage source (intermediate) inverter on the stator side. The voltage source inverter is connected to a self-commuting pulse power converter on the generator and on the load side as well as to a brake resistor. The generator has two multiple-phase coil systems which are each electroconductively linked to a self-commuting pulse power converter on the generator side, wherein the second self-commuting pulse power converter on the generator side is switched electrically parallel to the voltage source (intermediate) circuit of the voltage source (intermediate) inverter on the generator side. At least one input phase of the first self-commuting pulse power converter on the generator side is electroconductively linked via a brake resistor to a input phase of the second self-commuting pulse power converter on the generator side. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100013300 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SUPPLYING ELECTRICAL POWER TO AT LEAST ONE INDUCTION MACHINE ON BOARD AN AIRCRAFT - A device and a method for supplying electrical power to at least one induction machine on board an aircraft. This device includes at least one CVFR type source, in which the voltage and frequency are both variable but in a constant ratio, that supplies power to at least one induction machine. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100019568 | ENERGY SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING ENERGY TO AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS - An energy supply system for an aircraft comprises at least one fuel cell and at least one energy storage device, wherein the fuel cell, of which there is at least one, is coupled to the energy storage device, of which there is at least one, such that the energy storage device can be charged by means of the fuel cell. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100019569 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, VEHICLE WITH THE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM CONTROL METHOD - When a vehicle is set to a travel control mode or external charging mode, a vehicle system is activated for executing the control mode to which the vehicle is set. A converter ECU selects one sub power storage unit to be used first after activation of the vehicle system, based on a power storage unit used after preceding activation as read from a memory unit contained in the converter ECU and based on respective states of charge of sub power storage units, and electrically connects the selected sub power storage unit and a converter via a switch circuit. When the vehicle system is activated for executing the travel control mode, the converter ECU updates information about the power storage unit used after preceding activation as stored in the memory unit, to information about the power storage unit used first after the present activation of the vehicle system. When the vehicle system has been activated for executing the external charging mode, the converter ECU maintains the information about power storage used after the preceding activation as stored in the memory. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100026088 | Single- or dual-inverter auxiliary power conversion apparatus and system and narrow-hysteresis charging method - A fuel-efficient auxiliary power generation, conversion, and supply system is configured within the periphery of a vehicular conveyance, and typically including a plurality of batteries, a power generator, an internal combustion engine, and an instrument control assembly including one or more inverter portions and a rectifier portion. A method for charging the batteries within a narrow hysteresis voltage range to reduce charging stress is described. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100026089 | ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED FREQUENCY-BASED POWER SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE FOR AIRCRAFT - An electrical power system and method utilizing a controlled frequency generator (CFG) that creates an electrical output with a constant frequency is disclosed. More specifically, an electrical power system and method utilizing controlled frequency to provide no break power to the various aircraft electrical power components as well as providing starting power to the main engine and the auxiliary power unit. An electrical power system in accordance with the present invention eliminates various unnecessary AC and DC conversions by generating a more user friendly electrical output at a constant frequency to be usable by various aircraft components such as the air compressor, electronics, hydraulic pressure, and air conditioning. Moreover, the current electrical power system architecture can also be used to provide main engine and auxiliary power unit starting power utilizing the constant frequency. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100026090 | Power Conversion Apparatus and Electric Vehicle - A power conversion apparatus capable of improving the impedance characteristics between each of two power modules and each of a plurality of capacitor cells, the power conversion apparatus including: plural capacitor cells connected in parallel between a three-layer laminated wiring board consisting of a positive polarity conductor board and a negative polarity conductor board formed widely in the direction of the parallel disposition of the power modules and laminated with an insulation sheet therebetween; a three-layer laminated conductor board consisting of a positive polarity conductor board and a negative polarity conductor board formed widely in the direction of the parallel direction of the power modules and laminated with an insulation sheet therebetween and used to connect the positive and negative polarity sides of each of the two power modules to the laminated wiring board respectively. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100033011 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE DRIVE DC-DC CONVERTER AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE - An electric vehicle drive DC-DC converter and an electric vehicle are provided in which the electric vehicle drive DC-DC converter is constructed by connecting a plurality of DC-DC converter units in parallel, and in which a smoothing capacitor is allowed to be reduced in size thereof so that the DC-DC converter unit can be constructed in a small size, and electric power required by the electric vehicle can be coped with by only increasing the number of DC-DC converter units. Each of the DC-DC converter units includes: a coil having both ends thereof being connected to a DC power source and an electric vehicle drive source (motor); and a drive element which is connected in parallel to the electric vehicle drive source and driven in response to a signal supplied from a control circuit, the drive element having combined therewith a load current commutation diode. A single smoothing capacitor is connected in parallel to the electric vehicle drive source so that the respective drive elements of the plurality of DC-DC converter units are driven by the control circuit at different timings. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100033012 | Motor Vehicle Controller With Polarity-Reversal Protection - For a motor vehicle control device including one or more first high-side-actuated loads which is/are driven by a load actuator and, in particular, at least one further high-side actuated load, wherein the load actuator and the loads are supplied with voltage via at least two high-side paths and via one or more low-side paths connected to a reference potential, a reliable, electronic polarity reversal protection, which ensures a high degree of operational security, is to be made available for a control device, which polarity reversal protection is more cost-effective than existing circuits for polarity reversal protection. For this purpose, at least one active semiconductor component is connected as a polarity reversal protection into a low-side path. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100033013 | Vehicle Energy Supply System - A vehicle energy supply system includes a first branch of the vehicle's electrical system, a second branch of the vehicle's electrical system, and an energy transfer device that couples together the first branch of the vehicle's electrical system and the second branch of the vehicle's electrical system. The energy transfer device is designed in such a manner that energy is drawn from the alternating component of the voltage in the first branch of the vehicle's electrical system by the energy transfer device and is then fed to the second branch of the vehicle's electrical system. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100038961 | ENHANCED DC ELECTRIC MAIN ENGINE START SYSTEM - A starting system for aircraft engines employs power from multiple power sources. Each engine is started with a starter motor that is driven by the same multiple power sources which collectively provide starting power. As engine speed increases during each starting cycle a voltage boost is progressively provided by a boost converter. The starting system allows use of voltages higher than output voltage of the power sources while allowing the power sources to remain connected to a main aircraft power distribution bus. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100045102 | BIDIRECTIONAL BUCK BOOST DC-DC CONVERTER, RAILWAY COACH DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEM, AND RAILWAY FEEDER SYSTEM - According to the present invention, a bidirectional buck boost DC-DC converter can be obtained, in which power can flow bidirectionally from a primary side to a secondary side and from the secondary side to the primary side, regardless of a magnitude relation between a secondary-side voltage and a primary-side voltage in a state where different DC voltage sources are connected to the primary side and the secondary side in the DC-DC converter. A direction and a magnitude of the power can be automatically controlled to a desired value continuously on instantaneous value basis. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100045103 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR LOAD DEVICE, AND VEHICLE - A control apparatus for a load device mounted on a vehicle is provided with: a temperature sensor detecting a temperature of an inverter; a voltage sensor detecting an applied voltage of the inverter; and a control unit operating the inverter in a case where the applied voltage is a predetermined upper limit value or lower whereas stopping the inverter in a case where the applied voltage is higher than the upper limit value based on a voltage detection result by the voltage sensor. The control unit sets the upper limit value based on temperature dependency of a withstand voltage of an IGBT element included in the inverter and a temperature detection result by the temperature sensor. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100045104 | POWER SUPPLY CONTROL DEVICE, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER SUPPLY DEVICE, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM FOR CAUSING COMPUTER TO PERFORM METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - A motor drive device includes first to third system main relays, a limiting resistor, and a control device. Upon start of the motor drive device, the control device determines whether or not the first and third system main relays are welded, based on voltage VH. If the control device determines that the first and third system main relays are both welded, then it prohibits a discharging process, which is to discharge a capacitor using motor generators. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100045105 | INTEGRATED MULTIPLE POWER CONVERSION SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION UNITS - The invention relates to an electrical subsystem to power a vehicle refrigeration system. The electrical subsystem includes an AC drive electrically coupled to a high voltage DC bus. The AC drive provides “refrigeration compressor AC power” responsive to a cooling demand. The electrical subsystem also includes a “low voltage DC bus”. The low voltage DC bus powers a plurality of low voltage refrigeration components including refrigeration fans. A microcontroller sets the compressor AC voltage and the compressor AC frequency. A method of preventing vehicle refrigeration system compressor stall includes the step of limiting the electrical AC power to the compressor such that the AC voltage does not droop causing a compressor stall. Also, an electrical subsystem for powering a compressor in a vehicle refrigeration system includes “V/f” operating information for the compressor, and a microcontroller commands the AC voltage and the AC frequency to the compressor. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100060076 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AN UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY TO A SHIP-SERVICE BUS OF A MARINE VESSEL - A marine vessel power and propulsion system that provides a vessel-wide uninterruptible power supply is described. The power and propulsion system includes a propulsion system including a prime mover coupled to a motor/generator and a propulsion device. The motor/generator is configured to be driven by the prime mover and to generate alternating current (AC) electric power. The power and propulsion system also includes a ship-service electrical system including a generator set and a ship-service bus. The generator set is configured to generate ship-service electric power for distribution over the ship-service bus. The power and propulsion system also includes a bi-directional converter configured to couple the propulsion system to the ship-service electrical system and to convert AC electric power generated by the propulsion system to ship-service electric power for distribution over the ship-service electrical system. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100066165 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING PEAK POWER CAPABILITY OF AN AIRCRAFT - A method and system for improving peak power capability in an electrical system is disclosed. The system may include an auxiliary generator operated in conjunction with one or more main engine generators during the need for increased transient load demands. The system may include a main engine generator, an auxiliary generator, an inverter/converter controller (ICC) connected to respective generators, a semi-conductor power device connected between the ICCs, and a main bus between the semi-conductor power device and a load. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100066166 | LOAD DRIVING DEVICE - In a hybrid vehicle, rocker outer reinforcements serving as vehicle side frame members in a vehicle width direction extend in a vehicle front-rear direction. An electric power cable is provided such that a portion thereof along the vehicle front-rear direction is placed along an inner side surface of the rocker outer reinforcement in the vehicle width direction. An electric power cable is provided such that a portion thereof along the vehicle front-rear direction is placed along an inner side surface of the rocker outer reinforcement in the vehicle width direction. Further, each of the electric power cables is placed in a space portion formed between the rocker outer reinforcement and a center body pillar serving as an energy absorbing member absorbing energy in the event of a side collision of the vehicle. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100072814 | OVERHEATING PROTECTION OF AN ELECTRIC CONTROL DEVICE - A method for operating an electric control device for at least one power unit of a motor vehicle, an operating temperature range being assigned to the control device, and the control device being automatically switched off if its temperature exceeds the operating temperature range. A switch-on of the automatically switched-off control device may be implemented only if its temperature is within the operating temperature range. Furthermore, a corresponding electric control device. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100084916 | Systems and Methods For The Utilization Of Energy Generated By A Powered Vehicle - The present invention is directed to a power transfer system and method for utilizing the electrical power generated by a powered vehicle, such as a locomotive. The power transfer system comprises an electromotive machine configured to generate electrical energy on the powered vehicle and an electrical system located outboard from the powered vehicle, which is configured to receive electrical energy. Interface equipment is provided, which is electrically coupled to the electromotive machine and the electrical system, to transfer electrical energy from the electromotive machine to the electrical system. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100090524 | ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND VEHICLE - An electric automobile has a battery and also has a travel motor and a vehicle interior load device which operate using electric power from the battery. In response to a request for a start of electric power supply to the vehicle interior load device with the automobile being at a standstill, the electric automobile determines, based on the charged state of the battery, whether electric power from the battery can be supplied to the vehicle interior load device. When determining that the electric power from the battery cannot be supplied to the vehicle interior load device, the electric automobile makes a request to an electric power supply device to supply electric power to the vehicle interior load device. In response to the request, the electric power supply device electrically connects to the vehicle interior load device and starts supply of electric power to the vehicle interior load device. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100096918 | Power supply system, vehicle including the power supply system, control method for power supply system, and computer-readable recording medium having program recorded thereon for computer to execute the control method - A discharge share ratio calculation unit ( | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100096919 | ARRANGEMENT OF AT LEAST ONE PERSONAL SERVICE UNIT IN A VEHICLE - An arrangement of at least one personal service unit in a vehicle, wherein at least one rail is arranged on the vehicle side, the rail includes at least one lead. The personal service unit includes at least one electricity collector which is arranged in a manner such that the electricity collector conductively contacts the at least one lead of the rail in the installed condition of the personal service unit in the vehicle. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100096920 | System and method for electrical energy switching and control in a vehicle - This invention discloses a device in a vehicle electrical system which determines the vehicle's operating conditions and facilitates the transfer of electrical energy between systems of electrical energy sources and their associated electrical loads based on the vehicle operating conditions. The device further determines the operating conditions of the systems of electrical energy sources and their associated electrical loads and facilitates the transfer of electrical energy between them in accordance with said operating conditions. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100096921 | Power Supply Device and Construction Machine - A power supply device comprises a bidirectional voltage converter unit that performs voltage stepping up or voltage stepping down between a first terminal and a second terminal; a first switching unit that applies a DC voltage obtained from the first electric power supply source to the first terminal; a second switching unit that applies a DC voltage obtained from the second electric power supply source to the first terminal; a third switching unit that applies a DC voltage obtained from the first electric power supply source to the second terminal; an output unit that outputs a predetermined DC voltage from the second terminal; and a switching control unit that controls switching of the first switching unit, the second switching unit and the third switching unit. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100096922 | Power Supply System, Power Supply-Side Control Unit, And Electric Vehicle Incorporating Said System - A power supply system and a power supply-side control unit and an electric vehicle are described. The power supply device comprises a plurality of power storage devices connected in parallel. When the temperature of any power storage device is higher than the predetermined temperature TH, the power supply-side control unit | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100102625 | Intelligent Energy Management Architecture - Systems and methods are disclosed for a power control system including intelligent devices. A vehicle power control system includes a power supply configured to supply a first quantity of power to at least one device configured to consume power based on a first power demand. The vehicle power control system also includes an intelligent device configured to determine a second power demand for the intelligent device during a vehicle operation. The vehicle power control system also includes an energy management system. The energy management system is configured to communicate with the at least one the intelligent device regarding the second power demand of the at least one intelligent device to coordinate scheduling of power distribution during the vehicle operation in order to generate a power distribution schedule to account for the first power demand of the at least one device and the second power demand of the at least one intelligent device. The energy management system directs the first quantity of power to the at least one device according to the first power demand of the at least one device and directs a second quantity of power to the at least one intelligent device according to the power distribution schedule. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100102626 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - The power supply system includes a generator, a transformer circuit, and a battery. The generator generates electric power of a first voltage. The transformer circuit boosts the electric power of the first voltage to a second voltage. The battery is connected, via the transformer circuit, to the generator and stores electric power of the second voltage obtained by the boosting by the transformer circuit. At least one of actuators is connected on the generator side of the transformer circuit, so as to be supplied with the electric power of the first voltage. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100102627 | Power Supply Device And Electric Vehicle Incorporating Said Device - To provide a power supply device and an electric vehicle using the power supply device that can warm up each of a plurality of power storage devices while restraining occurrence of variation in the temperatures of the plurality of power storage devices, a control unit performs a warm-up control that increases a time ratio of the ON state of a switch element relating to one of the plurality of power storage devices in controlling the ratio of ON and OFF states of the switch element as compared to a time ratio of the ON state of a switch element relating to other power storage device when a temperature detected at the temperature detection unit relating to the one of the plurality of power storage devices is lower than a first temperature. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100127563 | PROPULSION SYSTEM - A propulsion system is provided. The system includes: a first propulsion vehicle unit including a first tractive bank having at least one traction motor; a second propulsion vehicle unit including: a second tractive bank having at least one traction motor, a contactor electrically coupling the first propulsion vehicle unit and the second propulsion vehicle unit, and an electrical power modulation device coupled between the first tractive bank and the second tractive bank, the electrical power modulation device having an electrical current threshold that causes the electrical power modulation device to transition to an open state to reduce or prevent transfer of electrical power between the first propulsion unit and the second propulsion unit in response to an electrical current at the electrical power modulation device being above the electrical current threshold. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100127564 | CURRENT RETURN NETWORK - A composite moving apparatus made substantially of composites may include a plurality of longitudinal conductive electrical pathways extending along a substantial length of the composite moving apparatus, and a plurality of lateral conductive electrical pathways extending along a substantial lateral width of the composite moving apparatus. The longitudinal and lateral conductive electrical pathways may be connected in order to provide redundant electrical pathways extending along a substantial portion of the composite moving apparatus. The redundant electrical pathways may carry return current, carry fault current, provide grounding, carry lightning current, provide electromagnetic shielding, minimize resistance and voltage differential, and/or provide a bleed path for electrostatic charge. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100127565 | HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT UNIT FOR VEHICLES - Provided is a high-voltage electrical component unit for vehicles, including: an electrical storage device; a power control block disposed above the electrical storage device for controlling input-output power of the electrical storage device; and a power distribution block disposed across both side portions of the electrical storage device and the power control block for electrically connecting the electrical storage device and the power control block, the electrical storage device, the power control block and the power distribution block being fastened to one another, wherein a temporarily fastening section is provided at a separately-provided conductive functional component which electrically connects a connection terminal of the power distribution block and a connection terminal of the power control block, the temporarily fastening section engaging to both the power control block and the power distribution block to hold relative positions thereof. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100133900 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE BASED UNINTERRUPTABLE POWER SUPPLY - A system and method for controlling a vehicle-based source of uninterruptable power is disclosed. The vehicle-based UPS includes an energy storage system located on-board a vehicle and configured to generate DC power transferable to an external load, and an DC-AC inverter connected to the on-board energy storage system to receive the DC power therefrom and invert the DC power to an AC power useable by the external load. The vehicle-based UPS also includes a charging device located on-board the vehicle and connected to the on-board energy storage system to provide recharging power thereto and a control system. The control system is configured to determine one of a state-of-charge (SOC) and a voltage of the energy storage system and selectively operate the charging device to provide the recharging power to the energy storage system to maintain the SOC or voltage of the energy storage system within a pre-determined range. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100141028 | MORE ELECTRIC ENGINE WITH REGULATED PERMANENT MAGNET MACHINES - A generator and associated power supply system comprises a prime mover for driving a shaft to rotate. A pair of permanent magnets is associated with the rotating shaft. A first stator winding is associated with a first of said permanent magnets, with a customer DC bus for providing a first relatively low voltage to the customer DC bus. A second of said permanent magnets is associated with a second stator winding, and an engine accessory DC bus. The engine accessory DC bus provides power to a motor controller and associated accessory motors associated with the prime mover. The engine accessory DC bus is provided with a second relatively high voltage from the second stator winding. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100141029 | CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT FOR SUPPLYING POWER TO CONTROL DEVICES IN MOTOR VEHICLES - A circuit arrangement for supplying power to control devices in motor vehicles, having a first power supply line, a first ground line, a second power supply line and a second ground line, characterized in that the first ground line and the second ground line can be connected by a controllable switch, and in that a logic circuit closes the switch when the first ground line is faulty or interrupted. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100148577 | POWER REGENERATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Properly managing surges of regenerative power is needed in systems where power is generated and distributed to mechanical and electrical loads to protect them from overvoltage. A controller provides protection against excess regenerative power when these systems operate at a wide range of speeds. Controller functions and control methods for overvoltage protection may include an added control loop for detecting an overvoltage condition, calculating a power factor and generating a gating signal to transition the controller into a motoring mode that converts the excess regenerative power into mechanical power. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100156171 | Remote Device Control and Power Supply - An actuator controller with a power supply that steps down a high voltage for use by remote auxiliary loads in an aircraft is provided. A high voltage power bus running through the aircraft may use high gage or smaller diameter wiring, resulting in weight savings in the power bus. A control network running through the aircraft may use fiber optic cabling, providing further weight reductions. An actuator controller may receive the high voltage from the power bus and provide a lower voltage to a remote device. The actuator controller may facilitate communication between the control network and the remote device. The integration of control and power supply may enhance endurance, reliability, and enable localized calibration of the remote device. Modular wing components may include interface controllers, high and low power busswork, and remote devices. The modular wing components may include power and control interconnections. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100156172 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A POWER SHUNT CIRCUIT, HYBRID VEHICLE HAVING SAME - A device for controlling a power shunt circuit of a hybrid vehicle, including inverters, including DC sides linked to a DC voltage storage unit and AC sides intended to be linked to polyphase electrical machines. The polyphase electrical machines are able to operate in engine/engine or generator/generator modes. A control unit controls chopping switches of the second inverter in a way that is temporally offset relative to chopping switches of the first inverter in such a case, the control unit of the inverters controlling their chopping switches by pulse width vector modulation. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100156173 | POWER DISTRIBUTION ARCHITECTURE FOR DISTRIBUTING POWER TO ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATORS OF AN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a power distribution architecture for an aircraft for powering aircraft electromechanical actuators, the architecture comprising at least one power distribution member for distributing power to such and such an electromechanical actuator connected to the architecture, the architecture receiving power from at least one power supply bus of the aircraft. According to the invention, a DC network of voltage that is variable in controlled manner is interposed between the power supply bus of the aircraft and the power distribution members. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100156174 | POWER DISTRIBUTION ARCHITECTURE FOR DISTRIBUTING POWER TO ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATORS OF AN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a power distribution architecture for an aircraft for powering aircraft electromechanical actuators, the architecture comprising at least one power distribution member for distributing power to such and such an electromechanical actuator connected to the architecture, the architecture receiving power from at least one power supply bus of the aircraft. According to the invention, a DC network of voltage that is variable in controlled manner is interposed between the power supply bus of the aircraft and the power distribution members. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100164278 | Power Supply Apparatus for Vehicle and Vehicle Incorporating The Same - A power supply apparatus for a vehicle includes first and second batteries, a power supply line, first and second boost converters, a system main relay, a capacitor, and a control device controlling the first and second boost converters and a connecting portion. Upon receiving a startup instruction IGON, the control device controls the first boost converter such that a feeding node capacitor is charged from the first battery, and controls the second boost converter such that the capacitor is charged from the power supply line. After the charging of the capacitor is completed, the control device switches the system main relay from a disconnected state to a connected state. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100171364 | Transport Refrigeration Unit Auxiliary Power - An auxiliary power system and method distributes and controls excess electric power that is available from a trailer box refrigeration system. The trailer box refrigeration system may have either a generator for generating direct current (DC), or an alternator for generating alternating current (ac). The generator/alternator produces power to power refrigeration system loads and excess generated power may be distributed to auxiliary loads not associated with the refrigeration system. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100171365 | AIRCRAFT POWER SUPPLY AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - An aircraft power supply for providing DC power with improved power quality characteristics to the aircraft. According to one embodiment, the aircraft power supply includes an input filter, a step-down transformer, one or more rectifier networks, and an output filter with a voltage modulation attenuator to passively improve power quality characteristics. The voltage modulation attenuator may use a certain arrangement of inductors, capacitors and diodes to reduce voltage transients in the aircraft power supply. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100176655 | CONTROLLER FOR AC ELECTRIC TRAIN - In a controller for an AC electric train capable of power running and regenerative running, and capable of detecting a power failure in an AC overhead wire for supplying AC electric power, a power failure in the AC overhead wire is swiftly and reliably detected. A power failure detector provided in an electric-train control unit includes a specific-frequency-signal calculating unit that extracts a current component corresponding to a specific-frequency set value from a main-transformer output-current detection signal and outputs an extracted signal as a specific-frequency current signal, a subtracter that subtracts the main-transformer output-current detection signal from the specific-frequency current signal and outputs a result of the subtraction as a current deviation, and a power-failure detecting unit that compares the current deviation with a predetermined power-failure-detection set value, and outputs a power-failure detection signal when the current deviation is greater than the power-failure-detection set value. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100181826 | SOLID STATE POWER CONTACTORS BASED ON NO BREAK POWER TRANSFER METHOD - An electrical power distribution system for a vehicle may provide from alternate sources of power to an electrical load. Two solid state power contactors (SSPC's) may provide connectivity paths between two power sources and the equipment. The SSPC's may be interconnected so that power to the load is provided on a first connectivity path between a first source of power and the load, unless and until a power interruption occurs on the first path. In the event of power interruption, the SSPC's actuate a second connectivity path between a second source of power and the load. Transfer of power sources may occur in a time period that is less than an equipment transparency time of the load. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100181827 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A BATTERY POWERED VEHICLE - A control system for a battery powered vehicle of the kind which is provided with an electric power source and at least one switch means, such as a contactor, which is operable to connect the output of the power source to a high power electrical item fitted to the vehicle, such as an electric drive motor, in which the control system is operable to set the vehicle in one of at least 3 different operating modes comprising a first mode in which the vehicle is immobilised and the contactor is held in an open position to isolate the battery from the electrical item, a second mode in which the vehicle is not immobilised and the contactor is held in a closed position to connect the battery to the electrical item, and a third mode in which the vehicle is immobilised but the contactor remains in an closed position to connect the battery to the electrical item. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100181828 | ELECTRIC POWER SOURCE DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - An electric power source device is used in a vehicle equipped with a generator and a battery. The device includes a current detector for detecting a first current flowing in the battery, a DC-DC converter, a capacitor connected to the generator via the DC-DC converter, and a controller. The controller determines the state of charge of the battery based on a first input current detected by the current detector, and detects the running condition of the vehicle. When the vehicle decelerates, the controller controls, based on the determined state of charge of the battery, a second input current input to the capacitor via the DC-DC converter. Thereby, a regenerative electric power generated by the generator is used during the deceleration of the vehicle according to the SOC, thus utilizing the energy that is not conventionally. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100181829 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND ELECTRIC POWERED VEHICLE INCLUDING POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - Converters are configured to operate in a normal operation to convert the electric power that is input/output to/from secondary batteries bidirectionally to direct current voltage. In a predetermined mode allowing the secondary batteries to be charged, at least one of the converters does not perform a switching operation and holds on an upper arm element to avoid a switching loss in charging the secondary batteries. An electric power loss caused at the converters in charging the secondary batteries can be reduced, and charging efficiency can be enhanced. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100187903 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VEHICULAR POWER DISTRIBUTION UTILIZING POWER OVER ETHERNET IN AN AIRCRAFT - Aspects of a method and system for vehicular power distribution utilizing power over Ethernet in an aircraft are provided. In this regard, one or more circuits and/or processors may be operable to receive supply power that is formatted in accordance with one or more aviation standards, condition the received supply power, and provide the conditioned supply power to one or more electronic components that are communicatively coupled to the Ethernet cable. The one or more circuits and/or processors may be built into and/or mounted on a seat in the aircraft. The one or more circuits and/or processors may provide the conditioned supply power to the one or more electronic components based on a power classification of the one or more electronic components. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100194191 | Device for Operating an Electrical User on a Motor Vehicle - The invention relates to a device ( | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100194192 | Automotive Electrical System Configuration - Disclosed herein are a variety of different electrical system topologies intended to mitigate the impact of large intermittent loads on a 12 volt vehicle power distribution system. In some embodiments the intermittent load is disconnected from the remainder of the system and the voltage supplied to this load is allowed to fluctuate. In other embodiments, the voltage to critical loads is regulated independently of the voltage supplied to the remainder of the system. The different topologies described can be grouped into three categories, each corresponding to a different solution technique. One approach is to regulate the voltage to the critical loads. A second approach is to isolate the intermittent load that causes the drop in system voltage. The third approach is to use a different type of alternator that has a faster response than the conventional Lundell wound field machine. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100201189 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER FOR VEHICLES - Exemplary embodiments are directed to wireless power transfer. A power transmitting device is attached to an existing vehicle item or is embedded in a vehicle element. The power transmitting device includes a transmit antenna to wirelessly transfer power to a receive antenna by generating a near-field radiation within a coupling-mode region. An amplifier applies a driving signal to the transmit antenna. A presence detector may detect a presence of a receiver device within the coupling-mode region. The presence detector may also detect a human presence. An enclosed compartment detector may detect when the vehicle element is in a closed state. A power output may be adjusted in response to the closed state, the presence of a receiver device, and the presence of a human. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100201190 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE POWER SUPPLY OF AT LEAST ONE AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ACTUATOR - The invention relates to a method and a device for controlling the power supply of at least one aircraft maintenance actuator ( | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100213760 | ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT MOUNTING STRUCTURE AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A structure for mounting electrical machinery comprises a PCU ( | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100219682 | TRAIN CONFIGURATION RECOGNITION SYSTEM AND TRAIN CONFIGURATION RECOGNITION APPARATUS - A pair of transmission lines | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100219683 | Apparatus and Method Pertaining to Provision of a Substantially Unique Aircraft Identifier Via a Source of Power - A vehicle such as an aircraft ( | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100225163 | METHOD FOR MAKING POWER AVAILABLE AND POWER SUPPLY UNIT THEREFOR - In order to relieve the power supply system of commercial aircraft of one absolutely essential load, specifically a galley with heating and cooling appliances, the appliances are provided with at least one autonomous power supply device which can be handled without any problems and is installed in a galley trolley ( | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100231035 | POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS - A power supply apparatus includes a storage battery and a DC/DC converter, and formed such that cooling air having cooled the storage battery cools the DC/DC converter. The power supply apparatus is formed to extend to the periphery of a cabin, and includes a long air outlet duct for letting out part of the cooling air having cooled the DC/DC converter to the periphery; and a short air outlet duct that is formed to have a shorter air outlet route than the long air outlet duct has and that is for letting out part of the cooling air having cooled the DC/DC converter to the cabin. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100231036 | TWO-WIRE ADAPTER - A two-wire adapter circuit comprises a current shunt monitor and a circuit for sensing an abrupt change in the output of the current shunt monitor, a power supply, and a two-wire electrical conduit connecting the power supply to a load via the current shunt monitor, the circuit for sensing the abrupt change in the output of the current shunt monitor configured to output a defined digital signal on a third wire upon sensing the abrupt change. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100231037 | Vehicular Electric Power Source Controller - A vehicular electric power source controller that controls the electrification of an electrical load mounted in a vehicle includes: a first electrical load that are a portion of the electrical load mounted in the vehicle; a second electrical load that are electrified preferentially over first electrical loads when a vehicle is parked; an electric power source-switching ECU, an ACC relay and an IG relay that switch not only the electrification of the first electrical load to but also the electrification of the second electrical load; and an electric power source management ECU, a parked state ACC relay and a parked state IG relay that switch the electrification of only the second electrical load. The vehicular electric power source controller curbs wasteful electricity consumption while operating an electrical load that is used while the vehicle is parked. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100231038 | ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX FOR VEHICLE - An object of this invention is to provide an electrical junction box for a vehicle that can effectively restrain a control circuit from being subject to heat adverse effect from to a power distribution circuit, can downsize the whole structure, and can reduce the number of terminals for connecting the circuits to each other. The electrical junction box for a vehicle comprises a power distribution unit for constituting a part of the power distribution circuit, and a circuit board. A board body of the circuit board is divided into a power distribution circuit region Ap and a control circuit region Ac by a border line BL across the circuit board body. The control circuit is incorporated in the control circuit region Ac. The power distribution circuit region Ap is provided with a power distribution circuit having a current specification smaller than that of the power distribution circuit on the power distribution unit. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100237692 | Apparatus for Enabling an Aerial Lift Including a Self-Disabling Interlock - The present invention provides a control circuit for enabling an aerial boom on an aerial lift truck having stabilizing members. The control circuit includes a selector switch to enable the auxiliary member and an interlock portion preventing the auxiliary member from being enabled if each of the stabilizing members is not in an operative position. The control circuit further includes an interlock over ride. The interlock over ride may be activated when the selector switch is attempting to enable the auxiliary member and remains activated until the selector switch disables the auxiliary member. Thus, the interlock over ride permits an operator to bypass the interlock during a single operation of the auxiliary member and prevents bypass from remaining active during subsequent operations of the auxiliary member. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100237693 | POWER INVERTER CONTROLLER AND METHOD - A controller for a power inverter having a gate assembly with an alternating current power output. A gate driver controls the activation of the gate assembly while a processor controls the operation of the gate driver. A current sensor has an output signal representative of the current at the power output. A noise detector circuit provides an output signal to the processor of the frequency of electromagnetic noise in the power inverter and the processor is programmed to sample the current from the current sensor at the frequency of the noise. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100237694 | Vehicle mounted converter - An object is to miniaturize device size in a vehicle mounted converter. The vehicle mounted converter includes a plurality of inductors, a switching unit for switching current path, an external power acquisition unit for acquiring alternating current power from a power generation source provided separately from the mounted vehicle, and a switching means for switching a circuit connection state to a connection state of either a boost connection state for connecting one end of the inductors to a path to a battery for vehicle drive power supply and connecting the switching unit to the other end of the inductors, or a charging connection state for connecting one end of one of the plurality of inductors to the path to the battery, disconnecting one end of the remaining inductors from the path to the battery and connecting to the external power acquisition unit, and connecting the other end of the inductors to the switching unit. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100244555 | Three phase generator - A three-phase generator includes an output voltage settable between a first voltage value and a second voltage value, in which the first voltage value is provided for supplying electrical system consumers of a motor vehicle. The second voltage value is greater than the first voltage value. The three-phase generator has a stator around whose teeth a three-phase winding is wound, whose winding phases are positioned in slots located between the teeth. To ensure a balanced power ratio within the different voltage levels, each winding has a predefined number of conductors per slot. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100244556 | Onboard Power Supply and Method for Operating an Onboard Power Supply - An onboard power supply, contains a starter power supply having a high-power load, particularly a starter and a first energy storage, particularly a double-layer capacitor. The onboard power supply further has an intermediate power supply with a second energy storage, particularly a rechargeable lithium polymer battery and a load power supply with at least one electric load. The starter power supply is electrically coupled to the intermediate power supply via a first voltage converter. The intermediate power supply is electrically coupled to the load power supply via a second voltage converter, and the onboard power supply has a controller, which controls or regulates the electric voltage in the intermediate power supply in dependence on a parameter of the second energy storage. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100244557 | VEHICULAR POWER SYSTEM - A vehicular power system, which has an operating switch for making the transition among an ON state in which an IG power is ON or a vehicular power source is ON, an ACC state which is different from the ON state and in which an accessory power is ON, and an OFF state in which the vehicular power source and the accessory power are OFF, wherein when the operating switch is operated while a shift lever is in a parking position in the ACC state after the transition from the OFF state, the transition is made from the ACC state to the ON state. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100244558 | POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - When such a failure as the output from a voltage sensor becomes unavailable is detected, a controller controls a connecting section to disconnected state and controls a voltage converter to voltage unconverted state so that the voltage of a positive pole bus is outputted to the terminal of the voltage converter on the connecting section side, and performs voltage control of the positive pole bus based on the output from a voltage sensor in place of the output from the voltage sensor. Consequently, a power supply unit for a vehicle which can perform escape running while maintaining the traveling performance as much as possible even upon occurrence of failure in the sensor is provided. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100244559 | RECTIFIER CIRCUIT - Rectifier circuits which are usable, instead of diodes, for rectifying alternating voltages, and which, like diodes, form two-terminal networks having a cathode terminal and an anode terminal. The power loss of these rectifier circuits is clearly less that the power loss of silicon p-n diodes. These rectifier circuits also include voltage clamping functions. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100253139 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING TRACTIVE EFFORT WITH INTERFACE TO OTHER APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for determining and providing a controlled power from a first apparatus to another apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes an energy source configured to generate a power output, a power converter electrically connected to the energy source to receive the power output and to output a conditioned power, and a transfer switch configured to selectively couple the conditioned power to an external apparatus. The apparatus also includes a controller in communication with the external apparatus and configured to receive apparatus parameter data related to the external apparatus, determine a power requirement of the external apparatus based on the apparatus parameter data, operate the power convertor to output conditioned power that meets the power requirement of the external apparatus, and control the transfer switch to couple the conditioned power that meets the power requirement to the external apparatus. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100253140 | POWER SUPPLY CONTROLLER - A power supply control section calculates a target charge/discharge current of a secondary power supply apparatus based on an actual charged amount and a target charged amount of the secondary power supply apparatus, and feedback-controls the stepped-up voltage of a step-up circuit such that an actual charge/discharge current detected by a secondary current sensor coincides with a target charge/discharge current. When the actual charged amount (1) is equal to or greater than the target charged amount, the target charge/discharge current is set to zero to prevent overcharging, and (2) is less than the target charged amount, a target charge current corresponding to a capacity margin of the step-up circuit is set to quickly charge the secondary power supply apparatus. When the output of the step-up circuit has no margin, the target charge/discharge current is set to zero. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100253141 | DEVICE FOR DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF A USER BY A VEHICLE - The invention relates to a device for detecting (CAPT) the presence of an object, that comprises at least one detection member (EA, EB) to which is associated a physical value that varies based on the environment in which said detection member (EA, EB) is located. The invention is characterised in that the physical value provides a variable reference level corresponding to the absence of an object and in that it further comprises a saving device (LOGIC) for saving, upon the emission of a low-frequency signal, a value of the reference level measured before the emission of said low-frequency signal. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100259098 | VEHICLE INVERTER FOR POWERING CONSUMER ELECTRONIC DEVICES - An inverter for inverter DC power, such as but not limited to the type commonly employed in vehicle power systems, in to AC power, such as but not limited to the type commonly employed to power consumer electronic devices. The inverter may be configured to electrically isolate primary and secondary stages without requiring separate primary and secondary stage power supplies. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100259099 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS INVOLVING MOTOR DRIVE GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTS - A method comprises determining whether a ground fault on a bus ( | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100264724 | Integrated power until as energy storage device for electrical power system - A power unit connected to a power distribution bus operates in one of several modes to either store excess electrical energy from the power distribution or supply electrical energy to the power distribution bus to account for a detected demand/need. The power unit includes turbomachinery having components connected via a shaft, a generator connected to convert rotational energy associated with the turbomachinery to electrical energy for distribution on the bus, and a motor connected to convert electrical energy distributed by the bus to motive energy used to accelerate the turbomachinery components. A power controller monitors the voltage on the distribution bus. In response to excess voltage on the distribution bus, the power controller connects the motor to the bus to cause the excess electrical energy to be converted to motive energy that is used to accelerate the turbomachinery. In response to a voltage shortage on the distribution bus, the power controller connects the generator to the bus to convert rotational energy stored by the turbomachinery to electrical energy that is supplied to the bus. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100264725 | DC VOLTAGE THRESHOLD DETECTOR - A voltage detection circuit comprises a tap to be connected to a positive line and a return tap to be connected to a return line on a power supply. The potential difference between the positive line and the return line is the input line voltage. A scaling resistor network scales down the input line voltage to be indicative of a voltage on the input line. The scaled voltage is connected to an input for a comparator. A reference voltage is supplied to the comparator. The reference voltage supplied to the comparator is indicative of a threshold voltage at which an output of the circuit changes states. An output of the comparator communicates a signal to an optical isolation device when the input line voltage is below the threshold voltage to turn the optical isolation device on and send a signal to an output of the optical isolation device. The optical isolation device is not turned on if the input line voltage exceeds the threshold voltage. A DC power bus incorporating the voltage detection circuit, along with an aircraft electrical system incorporating the DC power bus are also disclosed and claimed. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100264726 | FUELL CONSUMPTION REDUCTION DEVICE - A fuel consumption reduction device for deployment in a vehicle, including: | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100264727 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE VOLTAGE SUPPLY OF AIRCRAFT CABIN MODULES - System and method for the voltage supply of aircraft cabin modules ( | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100270858 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A BACK-UP ELECTRICITY SUPPLY ON BOARD AN AIRCRAFT - A device and a method to generate electricity on board an aircraft, including plural generators and plural air-conditioning units having an outside air intake. This device includes a control to command air-conditioning units as emergency generators and a storage device. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100270859 | Distributed Ultracapacitor Monitoring System Based on iCAN Protocol - Described are a method and apparatus for an ultracapacitor monitoring system used on an electric vehicle powered by ultracapacitors. The ultracapacitor monitoring system includes a plurality of ultracapacitors, a distributed communication network, a host control device and one or more child node devices. The plurality of ultracapacitors are coupled to an electric motor module of the vehicle for providing power. The distributed communication network is based on the iCAN protocol. The host control device is coupled to the distributed communication network and includes a host iCAN processing unit for communicating with the distributed communication network. Each child node device includes a child iCAN processing unit for communicating with the host control device over the distributed communication network. Each of the one or more child node devices is coupled to a sensor device for one or more of the plurality of ultracapacitors. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100276992 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING POWER BETWEEN AN AIRCRAFT POWER SYSTEM AND ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES - A method for transferring power in an aircraft between an energy storage device and a power system. The method includes determining an amount of power required by the power system, determining a predetermined amount of power from a generator, comparing the power required by the power system to the predetermined power of the generator, and transferring power to the energy storage device from the power system or to the power system from the energy storage device based on the comparing. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100276993 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHARGING A VEHICLE ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM - A propulsion system is provided that includes an energy system, wherein the energy system comprises a first energy storage system electrically coupled to a direct current (DC) link, a bi-directional boost converter electrically coupled to the first energy storage system and to the DC link, and a second energy storage system electrically coupled to the bi-directional boost converter. The propulsion system further comprises an electric drive coupled to the DC link, an auxiliary energy source coupled to the energy system; and a system controller, wherein the system controller is configured to determine an operational status of the first energy storage system and an operability of the second energy storage system, and if the first and second energy storage systems are determined to be non-operational, then the system controller causes energy from the auxiliary energy source to be supplied to the first energy storage system. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100283318 | Marine power distribution and propulsion systems - A power distribution system that can be used in naval ships and submarines includes a first propulsion drive system including a propulsion motor having superconducting (preferably high temperature superconducting (HTS)) rotor windings and a power converter. A first propulsion power generation system supplies power to the first propulsion drive system and includes a generator having superconducting (preferably HTS) rotor windings and a power converter. A first power generation system includes a power source for supplying power to a first service distribution system that includes a dc distribution busbar (optionally implemented using HTS cabling or busbar) for carrying a distribution voltage and a distribution current, and a switchboard that includes protective switchgear with contacts. A power converter is used to connect the power source to the switchboard. The power converters are regulated according to a power source foldback and stabilizing characteristic. An electric load is supplied with power from a zonal power supply unit that forms part of a zonal power distribution sub-system. The electric load and the propulsion motor are regulated according to a load shedding and stabilizing characteristic. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100283319 | ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT IN AN AIRCRAFT FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING A DE-ICING CIRCUIT - The invention relates to an electrical power supply circuit in an aircraft, the circuit comprising an electricity distribution network | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100283320 | Control unit and method for controlling passenger-protection means for a vehicle - A method and a control unit are provided for controlling a passenger-protection arrangement for a vehicle, at least one switching converter being used to convert voltage. A modifying circuit is provided for the at least one switching converter, the switching converter being disposed on an integrated circuit. The modifying circuit determines a thermal load as a function of at least one physical parameter for the integrated circuit. Rise and/or fall times of at least one output signal of the at least one switching converter are modified as a function of this thermal load. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100289327 | Generation And Starting System - An agricultural vehicle including plurality of engines, a plurality of mechanical loads, a plurality of electrical generators, a plurality of electrical loads, at least one load sensor, and a controller. The plurality of engines includes a first engine and a second engine. The plurality of mechanical loads includes a first mechanical load and a second mechanical load. The first mechanical load is coupled to the first engine and a second mechanical load is coupled to the second engine. The plurality of electrical generators includes a first generator and a second generator. The first generator is coupled to the first engine and the second generator is coupled to the second engine. The plurality of electrical loads can be separately coupled to the first generator or the second generator. The at least one load sensor is configured to produce a signal representative of the first mechanical load on the first engine, the second mechanical load on the second engine, a sum of electrical loads on the first generator, and/or a sum of electrical loads on the second generator. The controller is configured to shift at least one of the plurality of electrical loads between the first generator and the second generator dependent upon the signal. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100289328 | HYBRID CONSTANT/VARIABLE FREQUENCY STARTER DRIVE - A power generation system and method uses a constant frequency generator to generate electrical power in a generate mode. When operating in a start mode, the constant frequency generator is controlled by a motor controller which at least partially controls another component while the system is in a generate mode. The power generation system and method can be implemented in, for example, an aircraft electrical architecture. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100289329 | POWER CONVERTER FOR VEHICLE - A vehicle power converter including a plurality of switching elements having diodes connected thereto in parallel and constituting a multi-phase bridge circuit and a controller for conducting the switching element corresponding to each diode in synchronization with a conduction state of the diode concerned to perform synchronous rectification and is connected between a power generator-motor driven from the external to generate multi-phase AC power and DC equipment, further includes a load state detecting unit for detecting a load state of the power generator-motor when the multi-phase AC power occurs, wherein a shift from diode rectification to synchronous rectification or a shift from the synchronous rectification to the diode rectification is carried out in accordance with an output of the load state detecting unit. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100289330 | VEHICLE STEP-UP CONVERTER CIRCUIT - A vehicle step-up converter circuit capable of preventing an excessive current from flowing in electric components and quickly regulating the step-up voltage. The vehicle step-up converter circuit comprises a battery; an inductor, one terminal of which is connected to one terminal of the battery; a first switch connected between the other terminal of the inductor and the other terminal of the battery; a second switch, one terminal of which is connected to the other terminal of the inductor; a capacitor connected between the other terminal of the second switch and the other terminal of the battery; and a switch control unit that controls the first and second switches; wherein the first and second switches are controlled, thereby charging the capacitor to output the voltage held by the capacitor. The switch control unit controls the second switch on and off at a predetermined duty ratio, thereby regulating the output voltage. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100289331 | ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR MOTOR VEHICLE - To provide for a movable electronic device a power receiving device that when charging a battery, simplifies charging of the battery from a power feeder, which is a power supply means, and does not have faults due to an external factor relating to a relay terminal, or damage of the relay terminal, that are caused by directly connecting the battery and the power feeder, and further, to provide an electronic device including the power receiving device. An antenna circuit and a booster antenna for supplying electric power are provided in a movable electronic device. The antenna circuit receives a radio signal such as an electromagnetic wave via the booster antenna, and electric power that is obtained through the receiving of the radio signal is supplied to the battery through a signal processing circuit. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100295368 | HARVESTER MULTIPLE ENGINE ENERGY CONTROL SYSTEM - An agricultural vehicle including a plurality of engines, a plurality of loads, a plurality of electrical generators, at least one load sensor, at least one electrical energy storage device, and a controller. The plurality of engines include a first engine and a second engine. The plurality of loads include a first mechanical load, a second mechanical load, a first electrical load, and a second electrical load. The first mechanical load is coupled to the first engine and the second mechanical load is coupled to the second engine. The plurality of electrical generator include a first generator and a second generator. The first generator is coupled to the first engine and the second generator is coupled to the second engine. The first generator is electrically coupled to the first electrical load and the second generator is electrically coupled to the second electrical load. The at least one load sensor is configured to produce a signal representative of power being used by the first engine and the second engine to drive the plurality of loads. The controller is configured to direct energy from the electrical energy storage device to the plurality of loads and/or the plurality of electrical generators dependent upon the signal. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100301668 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - An electric traction vehicle is described herein which may be used to provide power to off-board electric power-consuming systems or devices. The electric traction vehicle may provide 250 kilowatts or more of three phase AC power to an off-board electric power consuming system. The electric traction vehicle may also include an electrical power storage device which can be selectively discharged to allow the vehicle to be serviced. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100308647 | Power Supply Circuit for a Vehicle - A power supply system for a vehicle has at least one control unit with two power supply terminals that are each protected against overload by a fuse. The first power supply terminal is connected to a voltage regulator for the microcomputer of the control unit and to the accumulator via the quiescent current switch, while the second power supply terminal is connected to the accumulator via a fuse. The first power supply terminal supplies the microcomputer with energy, while the second power supply terminal actuates one power switch per control unit in order to supply energy to the output stages of an actuator which is operated by the control unit. The on-board vehicle power system control unit activates the quiescent current switch in order to deactivate the microcomputer, while the power switches of the same control unit are supplied with power. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100308648 | Buoyant Harbor Power Supply - At least one embodiment of the invention relates to supplying ships in a harbor with external energy in order to prevent the formation of soot and CO2. For this purpose it is already known to supply ships with power from the wharfage. One problem in such a power supply provided from the wharf is that differences in the harbor's water level must be balanced for the power supply of a ship in the harbor. Furthermore, the operational readiness of such a power supply on land may be adversely affected, such as in the case of high water. At least one embodiment of the invention proposes a buoyant harbor power supply, e.g. the components of the harbor power supply are disposed on or in a buoyant device, particularly a barge. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100308649 | ELECTRICAL POWER CONVERSION APPARATUS - In a conventional electrical power conversion apparatus, a control microprocessor performs a control for eliminating or curbing a beat phenomenon, so that a control delay occurs because computing time is required in the control microprocessor. Because of the control delay, it is not possible to obtain an effect of sufficiently reducing a current ripple and torque pulsation. In addition, in an electric train in which a frequency of an AC power source is changed over while the train is running, it is required for a method of detecting a ripple component by a band-pass filter that a plurality of band-pass filters are provided and then the changeover is performed depending on the power source frequency, resulting in difficulties to take countermeasures. An electrical power conversion apparatus according to the present invention stores DC voltage values at predetermined sampling time-points going back from the latest, and predicts a DC voltage estimate value for a predetermined elapse time from the latest sampling time-point using the stored DC voltage values, whereby using the predicted DC voltage estimate value, an amplitude and/or a frequency of AC power that an inverter outputs is controlled so as to curb variation of the AC power that the inverter outputs, due to a ripple caused on the DC side of the inverter. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100314935 | METHOD FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY FROM SOLAR PANELS FOR EMERGENCY POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER(S) - ABSTRACT: A method for generating electricity from solar power to an emergency power distribution center relying on a photovoltaic panels ( | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100320835 | DEVICE FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE - A device for operating a vehicle, in particular a rail vehicle, is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, an energy feed device is connected to a drive device via a drive rectifier, and to an energy store via an energy storage rectifier. In at least one embodiment, there is provision that the energy storage rectifier can be reconfigured. Its output is connected to the energy store and to the drive device via switches, with the result that the energy storage rectifier can be connected to the drive device instead of to the energy store. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100327654 | Power Module and Vehicle-Mounted Inverter Using the Same - A power module includes an upper arm circuit unit and a lower arm circuit unit each having a power semiconductor element; an insulating substrate with the units mounted on one surface thereof; a metal base bonded onto the other surface of the substrate opposite to the one surface where the units are mounted; a first connection conductor for supplying a high potential to the upper unit from outside; a second connection conductor for supplying a low potential to the lower unit from outside; an insulating sheet interposed between the conductors; and a resin case disposed on the metal base to support the conductors, the conductors are flat conductors and laminated with the sheet sandwiched therebetween; the sheet extends from one end of the laminated structure to secure the creepage distance between the conductors; and the case is furnished with a recess for containing the laminated structure. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110001352 | POWER SOURCE APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A power source apparatus mounted to a vehicle is equipped with a lead-acid battery and a lithium battery. An open circuit voltage and an internal resistance of each of the batteries are determined to satisfy the following conditions (a1), (a2), and (a3): (a1) In the use range of SOC of the lead-acid battery and the use range of SOC of the lithium battery, there is an equal voltage point Vds at which the open circuit voltage V | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110001353 | AUXILIARY POWER SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF - An auxiliary power supply system includes a passive ultra-capacitor buffer module and an auxiliary power unit coupled to the passive ultra-capacitor. The auxiliary power unit is configured to receive a current supply from the passive ultra-capacitor buffer module. The auxiliary power unit is configured to power one or more auxiliary devices of a railcar over one or more gaps in a power rail. Also disclosed is an exemplary method of making an auxiliary power supply system. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110001354 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROL OF A STARTER MOTOR AND A BATTERY ISOLATOR IN SUCH AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - An electric system for a motor vehicle and method for control of a starter motor ( | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110006598 | CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR VEHICLE - A vehicle includes a converter for stepping up power provided from a power storage device, and an inverter for converting the power output from converter and outputting it to an alternating-current motor for driving the vehicle. In the vehicle, a rectangular voltage control unit controls the inverter by means of rectangular wave voltage control that is based on a torque command value and the like, so as to control an output torque of the alternating-current motor. A system voltage control unit controls a system voltage, which is an output voltage of the converter. The system voltage control unit lifts a restriction on a system voltage command value based on an accelerator pedal position and the like, and then increases it. When increasing the system voltage command value during the rectangular wave voltage control for the inverter, a cooperative control unit increases the system voltage command value and the torque command value in a cooperative manner. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110012422 | Power Generation and Distribution System Configured to Provide Power to a Motor - A power generation and distribution system for providing power to at least one motor configured to drive a wheel of a vehicle includes: at least one power module having at least one generator configured to generate alternating current having a frequency and voltage; a common alternating current bus in electrical communication with the at least one power module through a contactor and configured to receive the alternating current therefrom; at least one power conversion module in electrical communication with the common alternating current bus and configured to convert the alternating current to a specified direct current for delivery to the at least one motor; and a controller configured to communicate with and operatively control at least one of the following: at least one component of the at least one power module; at least one component of the common alternating current bus; at least one component of the at least one power conversion module; or any combination thereof. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110012423 | MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING PLURAL BATTERY BANKS - A DC-to-DC converter ( | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110018339 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXPORTING A VEHICLE ON-BOARD AC POWER TO A SECOND VEHICLE - A method for enabling a truck having an electrical system that can accept shore power to be supplied with shore power is provided. While the truck is stationary, an electric cable is connected between the truck's electrical system and an APU of a second truck that not only can deliver AC electricity to electrical loads in the second truck and also can export AC electricity as shore power. A condition precedent to enabling the APU to export AC electricity to the truck that can accept shore power is confirmed via a communication link between the two trucks. Upon confirmation of the condition, the APU is enabled to export AC electricity to the truck that can accept shore power. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110025123 | DYNAMO AND POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT DEVICE FOR BICYCLES - A dynamo and power supply management device for bicycles includes a rectification and filter circuit connected with a dynamo, an electronic switch set connected between the rectification and filter circuit and a load, a control unit controlling the electronic switch set between on and off, a voltage measurement unit connected with an output terminal of the rectification and filter circuit, and an energy storage module connected to the dynamo and the load through the electronic switch set. The energy storage module is composed of multiple energy storage units. The control unit determines the energy storage unit to be charged based on a built in charge and discharge parameter table and the power generated by the dynamo and selects an energy storage unit to supply power to the load, thereby fully utilizing the power generated by a bicycle and enhancing the operation efficiency. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110025124 | BI-DIRECTIONAL BATTERY VOLTAGE CONVERTER - A battery module for use with a vehicle electrical system. The battery module includes a bi-directional battery voltage converter, a first battery, and a second battery. A first relay selectively connects the first battery to the bi-directional battery voltage converter. A second relay selectively connecting the second battery to the bi-directional battery voltage converter. A controller selectively energizes the first relay, selectively energizes the second relay, and controls a direction of current through the bi-directional battery voltage converter. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110025125 | BI-DIRECTIONAL BATTERY VOLTAGE CONVERTER - A method of balancing current in a vehicle electric system having a system bus, a first battery, a first bi-directional battery voltage converter selectively transferring a first current between the first battery and the system bus, a second battery, a second bi-directional battery voltage converter selectively transferring a second current between the second battery and the system bus, and a controller controlling the first bi-directional battery voltage converter and the second bi-directional battery voltage converter. The method includes sensing the first current and sensing the second current. The first bi-directional battery voltage converter and the second bi-directional battery voltage converter are controlled so that the first current and the second current are equal portions of a load current supplied to an electrical load connected to the system bus. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110025126 | BI-DIRECTIONAL BATTERY VOLTAGE CONVERTER - A method of charging batteries in a vehicle electrical system having a system bus, a first switch selectively connecting a first battery with the system bus, a second switch selectively connecting a second battery with the system bus, and a controller monitoring a voltage of the vehicle electrical system and controllably opening and closing the first switch and the second switch. The method includes closing the first switch and opening the first switch if the voltage of the vehicle electrical system traverses a threshold value. The method also includes closing the second switch and opening the second switch if the voltage of the vehicle electrical system traverses the threshold value. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110031805 | POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - When a change in an output voltage of a main power supply is a decrease, and a degree of the decrease is larger than a reference value, a power supply control portion decreases a boosted voltage of a voltage-boosting circuit according to the degree of the decrease. When the change in the output voltage of the main power supply is an increase, and a degree of the increase is larger than the reference value, the power supply control portion increases the boosted voltage of the voltage-boosting circuit according to the degree of the increase. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110037315 | POWER DISTRIBUTION ARCHITECTURE FOR AIRCRAFT - An aircraft power distribution architecture includes a power rail extending generally along the length of an aircraft for receiving power from a generator, and for distributing power through plug-in modules located along the length of the power rail. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110037316 | LOAD CONTROL CIRCUIT IN A MOTOR VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - A load control circuit includes one or more current regulators, in particular in an electronic motor vehicle control unit, wherein one or more preferably inductive load(s) is/are connected to a circuit located outside the control unit or inside the control unit, and wherein the load current flowing through the load(s) is or can be reduced by way of one or more step-down converters to a voltage potential below the supply voltage. A step-down converter includes a clocked DC/DC converter having at least one clocked switch and an energy storage medium, in particular a capacitor, for conversion, wherein the clock control of the switch or switches is modified according to the charge state of the energy storage medium and wherein the charge state is determined according to the voltage present at the energy storage medium. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110037317 | METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR MONITORING HIGH-VOLTAGE CONNECTIONS OF A HYBRID VEHICLE - A monitoring device for protecting against contact or access to a hybrid vehicle having a plurality of high-voltage components and an electronic control unit connected to a low-voltage vehicle electrical system battery. Power actuators for actuating at least one electric machine are connected to a high-voltage battery by way of a power switch. The high-voltage components are monitored by way of a looped circuit and deactivated if the looped circuit is broken. A sensor that is sensitive to magnetic field changes is disposed in or at a removable contact connection of the electric machine or the electronic control unit. The sensor is connected to the looped circuit. A control component of the electronic control unit activates a discharge unit for discharging an energy storage device upon receiving a sensor signal generated by the sensor when the contact connection is broken. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110043032 | VEHICLE WIRE HARNESS PORTION STRUCTURE - A vehicle wire harness portion ( | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110049976 | Electric Power Converter - An electric power converter for a vehicle, including a semiconductor element from which a motor drive current is output, a drive circuit that drives the semiconductor element, a control circuit that controls the drive circuit, a capacitor that smooths a DC current to be input to the semiconductor element, a container housing the semiconductor element, the drive circuit, the control circuit and the capacitor, a refrigerant retained in a state of vapor-liquid two-phase equilibrium within the container, and a heat exchanger unit that condenses the refrigerant in a vapor phase to be a liquid phase and exchanges heat with outside, wherein the semiconductor element, the drive circuit, the control circuit and the capacitor are disposed in a positional arrangement that will leave the semiconductor element, the drive circuit, the control circuit and the capacitor immersed in the refrigerant as the electric power converter is installed in the vehicle, and the heat exchanger unit is disposed at a side of a wall of the container forming a vapor-phase space. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110049977 | SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZED CONTROLS FOR LARGE SCALE ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY SYSTEMS - An electric vehicle power system including a battery system, a bus configured to transfer power to a motor drive, and a control circuit to selectively couple the battery to the bus. The control circuit is discharges capacitance of the bus to a chassis in response to a disconnect between the battery and the bus. Further, the control circuit measures impedance across the bus. As a result, the control circuit can monitor integrity of the bus and detect a fault, such as a short circuit or degraded bus insulation. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110049978 | SELF-RESONANT COIL, NON-CONTACT ELECTRIC POWER TRANSFER DEVICE AND VEHICLE - There is provided a self-resonant coil used in a contactless power transferring apparatus capable of at least one of transferring and receiving electric power by magnetic field resonance. A coil is defined as a virtual coil, wherein the coil has a circular cross-sectional shape of a cross-section perpendicular to the extending direction and, when viewed with a cross-section perpendicular to the extending direction of the self-resonant coil, the length of the circumference defining the circular cross-section is equal to the length of the segment defining the outer circumference edge of the cross-section of the self-resonant coil. At least one of the radial direction width and the axis direction length of the self-resonant coil in the cross-section perpendicular to the extending direction of the self-resonant coil is less than the diameter of the cross-section of the virtual coil. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110057509 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEM - A vehicle-mounted device that is capable of attaching and detaching a portable device including a rechargeable battery, and supplies an electric power to the portable device in a attachment state where the portable device is attached, the electronic device characterized by comprising: a controller that confirms completion of the operation of the portable device when a power source of the electronic device is turned off in the attachment state; and a voltage converting device that stops supplying the electric power to the portable device after the confirmation by the controller. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110062777 | Battery backup for vehicle emergency communicator - The battery backup for vehicle emergency communicator includes mechanisms for applying backup battery power to an emergency communicator. Electrically operated relays may be employed to switch the backup battery in order to power the emergency communicator of a telematics device. When relays are used in the system, failure of the car battery causes normally open relay contacts to close, applying backup battery power to the emergency communications device. Normally closed relay contacts open to remove connection of the failed battery to the emergency communications device. Additional features of the battery backup for vehicle emergency communicator may include a battery charger, an uninterruptible power system (UPS), transistor switches, an emergency contact dialer, and a timer that limits application time of the backup battery. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110062778 | DIESEL-ELECTRIC DRIVE SYSTEM - The invention relates to a diesel-electric drive system, comprising a generator ( | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110068621 | METHOD FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY FROM SOLAR PANELS FOR BUS/RV USE - A method for generating electricity from solar power to an air handling unit or an electrical system for a bus/RV, relying on a photovoltaic panels ( | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110074211 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SWITCHING FREQUENCY OF A POWER CONVERTER - In at least one embodiment, an apparatus for controlling a switching frequency of at least one power switch in a vehicle is provided. The apparatus comprises a power conversion circuit including a power switch. The power conversion circuit is configured to convert a first energy signal into a second energy signal and to control the power switch to operate at a first switching frequency, the first switching frequency generating a first set of harmonics. The power conversion circuit is further configured to receive frequency information from an entertainment device, the frequency information generating a second set of harmonics. The power conversion circuit is further configured to select a second switching frequency, the second switching frequency generating a third set of harmonics. The power conversion circuit is further configured to perform a distance measurement using the first set of harmonics, the second set of harmonics, and the third set of harmonics. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110080040 | POWER GENERATION APPARATUS - An apparatus including an alternator that is drivable by an engine for producing a first AC electric current, a rectifier in electrical communication with the alternator for producing a DC electric current, an inverter in electrical communication with the rectifier for producing a second AC electric current where the second AC electric current having an acceptable frequency and/or voltage, and the inverter in electrical communication with one or more electric loads responsive to the second AC electric current, and an energy storage device that is able to electrically couple to the alternator, rectifier, and/or inverter. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110080041 | Electronic Device Control System and Method - There is provided a system and method for controlling an electronic device. An exemplary method comprises employing a look-up table to derive waveform value data for a multi-phase reference waveform. The exemplary method also comprises employing the look-up table to derive waveform value data corresponding to harmonic data for the multi-phase reference waveform. Harmonic data is injected into the multi-phase reference waveform to produce a harmonic reference waveform. The exemplary method additionally comprises generating a plurality of control signals from the harmonic reference waveform. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110080042 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING POWER TO TWO LOADS FROM A SINGLE THREE-PHASE INVERTER - A method for providing electrical power to two loads on a powered system/unit, the method including supplying electrical power from a first phase and a second phase of a three-phase inverter to a first load, supplying electrical power from the second phase and a third phase of a three-phase inverter to a second load, and independently controlling the first phase and the third phase of the electrical power to comply with an electrical requirement of the first load and/or the second load. The two loads may be DC loads that require DC power for operation, or the loads may be AC loads that require two-phase power for operation. A system for providing electrical power to two loads on a powered unit is also disclosed. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110080043 | MOTORCYCLE - A motorcycle comprises an electricity accumulator configured to supply electric power to driving devices required for driving of the motorcycle and to non-driving devices; a voltage detector configured to detect a voltage of the electricity accumulator; and a power supply controller configured to control supply of the electric power; the non-driving devices including electric motor devices in an electric motor braking system configured to be electrically driven to assist braking and non-driving electric motor devices other than the electric motor devices in the electric motor braking system; and the power supply controller being configured to inhibit the electric power from being supplied to at least one specified non-driving electric motor device of the non-driving electric motor devices, when the voltage of the electricity accumulator which is detected by the voltage detector is not more than a first predetermined voltage. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110084548 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING CURRENT FLOW THROUGH A POWER DISTRIBUTION CIRCUIT - An automotive vehicle capable of receiving power from a power distribution circuit including a power line and return line includes a controller disposed within the vehicle. The controller is configured to be electrically connected with the power distribution circuit, determine a difference between a resistance of the power line and a resistance of the return line, and control a current flow through the distribution circuit based on the determined difference. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110084549 | FLEXIBLE POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE - A power distribution module for a vehicle includes an insulating housing including a component grid, the component grid defining a plurality of circuit protection footprints, the housing further including at least one connector mount or terminal mating location; a printed circuit board (“PCB”) located within the housing and beneath the component grid, the PCB holding a plurality of fuse mounting terminals and at least one connector mounting terminal, the PCB including a plurality of conducting traces connecting the fuse mounting terminals to the at least one connector mounting terminal; and a cover that threadingly engages the housing, the threading engagement leading to a locking of the cover to the housing that tends to prevent the cover from loosening from the housing when the vehicle is being driven, the locking of the cover able to be overcome by a person so that the cover can be unthreaded readily from the housing. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110084550 | CONTROL NETWORK FOR SINGLE- OR MULTI-MOTOR ACTUATORS, THE NETWORK BEING PARTICULARLY ADAPTED TO AVIATION APPLICATIONS SUCH AS POWERING THE MOTORS OF LANDING-GEAR HOOK UNITS - The invention provides an emergency power network for aircraft, for powering actuator motors ( | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110089757 | METHOD FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY FROM SOLAR PANELS FOR EMERGENCY TRAILER USE - A method for generating electricity from solar power to an air handling unit or an electrical system of an emergency trailer relying on a photovoltaic panels ( | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110095600 | Enhanced cigarette lighter adapter - A cigarette lighter adapter (CLA) is disclosed comprising a body and a barrel portion extending therefrom, said barrel portion including a first and second contacts respectively connectable within a vehicle cigarette lighter to be powered therefrom, said CLA being additionally provided with at least one primary electronic circuit within the body thereof, connected directly or indirectly to said contacts, and an output to which a power signal is capable of being delivered. The CLA is characterized in that it includes an antenna component in electrical communication with said primary electronic circuit, the latter delivering at least one of the antenna signal, a electronically processed version thereof, or data derived from the electronic processing thereof, to said output in conjunction with said power signal, the source of which is derived from said contacts or from an alternative power source provided within the body of said CLA, such as an on-board rechargeable battery, said power signal source further providing power to said primary electronic circuit to enable operation thereof. Further features include the provision of one or more secondary electronic circuits within the CLA to provide power management, regulation, control, switching, and/or battery re-charging functions, and the segregation of the primary and secondary electric circuits so as to ensure effective heat dissipation. Most preferably, the CLA is provided with vents adjacent which at least one of the secondary electronic circuits is provided. In an alternative aspect, the invention provides a CLA with power circuitry, a wireless modem, an antenna, and a subscriber identity module (SIM), together with a further wireless transceiver by means of which signals received by the antenna and processed by the modem can be wirelessly communicated to a remote device. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110095601 | Switch module for a power supply network and power supply network comprising at least one switch module - A switch module includes at least one switch exhibiting at least two states of operation, provided for connecting at least two conductor segments of an electrical power supply network, the electrical power supply network including one or more power sources and one or more electrical loads. One control unit is provided per switch and is operatively coupled to the switch for controlling the states of operation of the switch. Each control unit includes a selection unit for selecting a state of operation of the switch coupled to the respective control unit. A method for operating such switch modules and an electric power supply network are also provided. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110095602 | CONTROLLER FOR AC ELECTRIC VEHICLE - In a controller for an AC electric vehicle that includes a converter control unit controlling an operation of a PWM converter that converts an AC voltage inputted from an AC overhead line through a transformer into an DC voltage, arithmetic processing performed in the converter control unit is divided into at least first to sixth arithmetic processing blocks, the first to sixth arithmetic processing blocks are configured by an FPGA, and the first to third arithmetic processing blocks, and the fourth and fifth arithmetic processing blocks are configured to enable simultaneous parallel processing, respectively. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110101773 | Power Distribution Apparatus - A power distribution apparatus | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110109155 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AVOIDING ELECTRICAL RESONANCE IN A VEHICLE HAVING A SHARED HIGH-VOLTAGE BUS - A method for avoiding electrical resonance in a vehicle having a high-voltage (HV) direct current (DC) bus shared by a first and a second power electronic converter device, such as an air conditioning compressor module (ACCM) and a traction power inverter (TPIM), includes determining an impedance characteristic of the bus, defining resonance points for the bus, selecting lower and upper switching frequency boundaries for the TPIM, and preventing the TPIM from operating within a range defined by these boundaries. A vehicle includes the first and second power electronic converter device, e.g., the APPM and the TPIM, the shared HV DC, and a controller having the algorithm set forth above, wherein the controller is adapted for avoiding electrical resonance in the HV DC bus by executing the algorithm. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110109156 | APPARATUS FOR SHUTTING OFF POWER SUPPLY FOR VEHICLE - An apparatus for shutting off a power supply for construction equipment or a vehicle driven by an engine, including a power supply, functional electrical devices connected to the power supply, a key switch managing the power supply, and a main relay applying or shutting off the power supply to the functional electrical devices in accordance with the state of the key switch, which includes a manipulation sensing means, a control relay installed between the key switch and the main relay to apply a key switch signal to a driving unit of the main relay if the electricity is not applied to its driving unit and to shut off the key switch signal to the driving unit of the main relay if the electricity is applied to its driving unit, and a controller receiving a manipulation signal from the manipulation sensing means and shutting off the power by driving the control relay if there is no manipulation signal for a predetermined time. If the equipment is not used for a predetermined time, the engine is stopped even under the condition that the engine is being driven, and even if the key switch is in a turned-on state, the power that is supplied to the functional electrical devices can be stably intercepted by the controller. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110109157 | CONTROLLER FOR ENGINE - A waste heat controller controls waste heat quantity of an engine according to a required heat quantity along with a heat-utilize requirement. When the heat-utilize requirement is generated, a fuel-increase-rate indicating a fuel increase quantity is computed. A reference fuel-increase-rate is established to be compared with the fuel-increase-rate. Based on this comparison result, it is determined whether the waste heat increase control will be executed. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110115285 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMMUTATING INDUCTOR CURRENT USING A MATRIX CONVERTER - Systems and methods are provided for delivering current using a matrix converter in a vehicle. An electrical system comprises an AC interface, a first conversion module coupled to the AC interface, an inductive element coupled between the AC interface and the first conversion module, and a control module coupled to the first conversion module. The control module is configured to operate the first conversion module in a bidirectional operating mode to commutate current bidirectionally. When a magnitude of the current through the inductive element is greater than a first threshold value, the control module operates the conversion module in a unidirectional operating mode, wherein current is commutated unidirectionally. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110115286 | Inflight entertainment system power provisioning - An inflight entertainment (IFE) system receives power from a multiple of power supply units that each supply power to passenger seats in a multiple of multi-seat groups, wherein different power supply units supply power to adjacent passenger seats in each multi-seat group. The IFE system exhibits reduced power supply unit costs and incurs lower operational penalties in the event a power supply unit fails, and is particularly well suited for a wide body aircraft wherein flight attendant call buttons are integral with the IFE system. For example, where flight attendant call buttons are integral with the IFE system and a power supply unit fails in the present arrangement, every passenger still has access to a flight attendant call button associated with an adjacent seat, which can remove the requirement that passengers be relocated or moved to another flight in order for the aircraft to depart. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110115287 | VEHICULAR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT - A vehicular power supply circuit for supplying power to loads from a battery to drive the loads includes a power line and noise protection circuits. The power line is connected to the loads and systematically separated into multiple power lines based on characteristics of the loads to be connected. Each noise protection circuit is provided to a corresponding power line on the upstream side of the loads connected to the corresponding power line to serve as a common noise protection circuit for the loads connected to the corresponding power line. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110121645 | BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A battery management system includes a switch array, a first controller and a second controller. The switch array selects a battery module from multiple battery modules in a battery pack based upon a conduction state of the switch array. The first controller is coupled to the switch array and receives measurement information of cells in the battery pack through the switch array. The second controller is coupled to the switch array and the first controller and provides a control signal to control the conduction state of the switch array. The first controller further controls a balance circuit coupled to the battery pack to balance a selected battery module if the selected battery module is identified as an unbalanced battery module based upon measurement information associated with the selected battery module. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110121646 | INVERTER SYSTEM - A vehicle system for use in powering an AC load. The system may include an inverter system operating in cooperation with a power distribution system. The power distribution system may be configured to provide a stabilized power output to the inverter system. The inverter system be configured to inverter the stabilized power output to an output suitable for powering the AC load. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110133545 | AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE USING AUXILIARY POWER UNIT DURING APPROACH AND TAXI - An electrical power system architecture uses an auxiliary power unit as an electrical power source during taxi (ground idle) and approach idle (if required). Using the APU as a power source enables a low pressure spool driven electrical generator to be off-line when its speed is too low for it to operate effectively. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110133546 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISCHARGING BUS VOLTAGE USING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - Systems and methods are provided for discharging a voltage bus. An electrical system comprises a first switch coupled to a first voltage rail, a second switch coupled between the first switch and a second voltage rail, and a control system coupled to the first switch and the second switch. The control system is configured to alternately activate the first switch and the second switch such that an energy potential between the first voltage rail and the second voltage rail is dissipated through the first switch and the second switch. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110133547 | MOTOR DRIVE SYSTEM FOR HYBRID VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE - The present invention provides a motor drive system for a hybrid vehicle and a method for controlling the same in the event of a failure in a voltage converter, in which high voltage stored in a DC-link capacitor is discharged to a | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110133548 | Wiring harness and a method of providing wiring structure of the same - A wiring arrangement of a wiring harness | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110140512 | EMBEDDED WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FOR ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT HAVING MULTIPLE GROUND REFERENCES - A system configured to facilitate wireless communications between different ground planes is provided. The system may rely on bi-directional communications between galvanically isolated components to support any number of operations, including but not limited operations associated with supporting wireless message communications between three or more isolated ground planes, such as but not limited to supporting communications between three or more ground planes included within an onboard vehicle charger. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110140513 | ELECTRIC ACCUMULATOR UTILIZING AN ULTRA-CAPACITOR ARRAY - Disclosed is an electric accumulator for selectively operating at least one aircraft device. The electric accumulator includes an ultra-capacitor array for storing electrical energy, which can later be used to power an aircraft device. The stored electrical energy can also be used as a source of emergency backup power. The distribution of the electrical energy is controlled by a power distribution controller. The electric accumulator may be charged by a power source on an aircraft, or it may be pre-charged by an external power source. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110140514 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING ALL AIRBAGS FOR A VEHICLE, A CONTROL UNIT FOR FORMING A CONTROL SIGNAL FOR ALL AIRBAGS FOR A VEHICLE, AND A SYSTEM OF THE DEVICE AND THE CONTROL UNIT - A device for controlling all airbags for a vehicle is provided, and also a control unit for forming a control signal for all airbags for a vehicle, as well as a system of this device and this control unit. The device has a trigger circuit control and also an energy reserve, in order to control power switches in a trigger circuit as a function of the control signal that comes from the control unit, and to use the energy from the energy reserve to trigger the trigger elements for the airbags. The control unit receives at least parts of the energy supply from the device. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110140515 | Work Platform Vehicle - The object of the present invention is to provide a work platform vehicle having an engine drive system and an electric power drive system as the drive system for a work apparatus, which prevents its engine starting battery from becoming dead when driving the work apparatus with electric power and protects both the engine starting battery and its work battery. In an electric circuit installed in the work platform vehicle, when the engine is selected by a power selection switch that switches the power to the work apparatus, electric power is supplied to control systems S, C and C from the engine starting battery, and the electric power supply to the control systems from the work battery is cut off, and when electric operation is selected, electric power is supplied to the control systems from the work battery, and the electric power supply to the control systems from the engine starting battery is cut off. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110140516 | Device for actuating actuators in a motor vehicle - The invention relates to a device for actuating actuators in a motor vehicle having an at least partially metallic housing (MG) in which an electric circuit is arranged, which has at least one high-voltage-generating circuit (HES) for generating an output voltage (U | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110140517 | ALUMINUM ALLOY WIRE - An aluminum alloy, an aluminum alloy wire, an aluminum alloy stranded wire, a covered electric wire, and a wire harness that are of high toughness and high electrical conductivity, and a method of manufacturing an aluminum alloy wire are provided. The aluminum alloy wire contains not less than 0.005% and not more than 2.2% by mass of Fe, and a remainder including Al and an impurity. It may further contain not less than 0.005% and not more than 1.0% by mass in total of at least one additive element selected from Mg, Si, Cu, Zn, Ni, Mn, Ag, Cr, and Zr. The Al alloy wire has an electrical conductivity of not less than 58% IACS and an elongation of not less than 10%. The Al alloy wire is manufactured through the successive steps of casting, rolling, wiredrawing, and softening treatment. The softening treatment can be performed to provide an excellent toughness such as elongation and impact resistance and thereby reduce fracture of the electric wire in the vicinity of a terminal portion when the wire harness is installed. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110140518 | VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS - There is provided a vehicle power supply apparatus which includes a battery charged by a generator and supplies, to a plurality of loads, electric power discharged by the battery and electric power generated by the generator. The apparatus includes an electric double layer capacitor connected in parallel to the battery, and a connection circuit for switching connection and disconnection between respective homopolar terminals of the battery and the electric double layer capacitor. The connection circuit is connected to charge the electric double layer capacitor based on a potential difference between terminals of the connection circuit. The plurality of loads include loads each of which generates a rush current of a predetermined value or more and each of which is fed electric power outputted by the electric double layer capacitor. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110148190 | Polarity Reversal Protection Unit for Vehicle Electric Systems of Motor Vehicles - A polarity reversal protection device for motor vehicles has a detection device ( | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110156478 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CORD MANAGEMENT - The present invention relates to a cord management system comprising: a vehicle comprising: (a) an upper opening in a dashboard; (b) a lower opening in the base of the dashboard or in a center console; (c) a sleeve attached to and extending from the upper opening to the lower opening; and (d) a power source, jack, port, or combination thereof located inside or adjacent to the lower opening. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110163597 | VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER MANAGEMENT MODULE - A vehicle electrical power management module is capable of controlling electrical power supplying to an air conditioning load with respect to an overall amount of electrical power associated with a vehicle and an actual temperature value inside the vehicle. The vehicle electrical power management module comprises, an AC to DC conversion unit, a setup unit, a switching unit, and a micro-control unit. The AC to DC conversion unit transfers an AC input power to a DC input power. The setup unit outputs a standard temperature value with respect to a user setting. The switch unit is coupled to the DC to AC conversion unit. The micro-control unit receives the plurality of temperature signals from a number of temperature sensor units and controls the switch unit to supply power to a plurality of air conditioning loads in response to the plurality of temperature signals and the standard temperature value. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110169327 | DEVICE FOR BALANCING THE POWER SUPPLIED BY POWER GENERATORS - A device for balancing power generators, including a plurality of converters each including an elementary conversion cell with a switch driven by a comparator that receives a ramp on one input thereof and, on another input, a voltage from a driving amplifier wherein the driving amplifiers receive on their negative input an image of the cell current and have their positive input connected to an adjustment loop including a common path CS_Bus, and wherein the CS_Bus path directly connects the positive inputs of the driving amplifiers to the outputs of transconductance amplifiers associated with the elementary conversion cells. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110169328 | GENERATOR FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE HAVING MAIN DC BUS ACCESSORY AC BUS - An aircraft electrical system includes a generator that supplies electrical AC power to a plurality of accessories associated with a gas turbine engine. The generator also supplies power to an aircraft DC bus in parallel to the supply to the accessory bus. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110175441 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COUPLING TWO PARTS OF A DC NETWORK, PARTICULARLY IN AN AIRCRAFT - A device and method for coupling two parts of a dc network, in which at least two capacitors respectively are installed, particularly onboard an aircraft. The device includes at least one static converter including at least one electronic coupling device, including at least one transistor and one diode, associated with an inductance, arranged between these at least two capacitors. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110175442 | APPARATUS, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR CONVEYING ELECTRICAL ENERGY - An apparatus, system, and method, the apparatus includes an intelligent energy transfer system including a configurable switching system electrically coupleable to a vehicle. The vehicle includes one of an electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. The configurable switching system is configured to convey a first direct current (DC) energy from a first energy source to an energy storage system of the vehicle, receive a first alternating current (AC) energy conveyed to the vehicle, convey a second DC energy from the vehicle to a first DC powered load, and convey a second AC energy from the vehicle to a first AC powered load. Each of the first energy source, the first AC powered load, and the first DC powered load are located remotely from the vehicle. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110181104 | VEHICLE ABNORMALITY DETECTION APPARATUS AND VEHICLE - A vehicle having an electricity accumulator for driving a vehicle, a charging inlet for receiving power supplied from a power supply provided on the outside of the vehicle, a circuit for charging the electricity accumulator with power from the power supply, and power lines for connecting the charging inlet and the charging circuit. An abnormality detector of vehicle having a circuit for applying a test voltage to the power lines, and an ECU as a short circuit detecting section. When the voltage value of the power line deviates from a predetermined normal range including the test voltage value although the test voltage is applied to the power line from the voltage application circuit, the ECU detects short circuit of the power line. The ECU specifies a short circuit mode corresponding to the detected short circuit among a plurality of short circuit modes based on the voltage value of the power line. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110181105 | POWER CONVERSION APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE USE - A power conversion apparatus for vehicle use having a small size and a light weight is obtained. The power conversion apparatus is provided with: a plurality of semiconductor modules in which semiconductor devices are molded with a resin, and each of which has a module body, an input terminal, and an output terminal; a heat sink of a rectangular parallelepiped shape which has cooling principal planes on opposite surfaces thereof, respectively, for cooling these semiconductor modules; and a plurality of control boards which control the driving of the semiconductor modules. Each of the semiconductor modules is arranged such that its module body has a principal plane in surface contact with one of the cooling principal planes of the heat sink, and each of the control boards is arranged in opposition to a surface of the module body at an opposed side of the principal plane thereof. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110181106 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed is a mobile terminal capable of converting an operational state of a controller thereof upon generation of a preset event and controlling an operational state of a particular terminal having a communication connection under control of the controller, and a control method thereof, the control method for controlling power functions within a vehicle telematics control unit comprising: accessing stored voltage information for a battery included in a vehicle; determining a present voltage characteristic of the battery based on measurements of voltage; determining whether a difference exists between the stored voltage information and the present voltage characteristic; converting an operational state of a vehicle telematics control unit responsive to determining that a difference exists; accessing threshold information associated with the battery; comparing the present voltage characteristic of the battery to the threshold information; determining whether the present voltage characteristic of the battery satisfies a threshold requirement indicated by the threshold information; and generating a first control signal responsive to determining that the present voltage characteristic of the battery satisfies the threshold requirement indicated by the threshold information. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110181107 | SWITCHING ASSEMBLY FOR THE TOP PORTION OF AN AUTOMOBILE STEERING COLUMN, AND CORRESPONDING CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - The invention relates to a switching assembly for the top portion of an automobile steering column that comprises: a base substrate ( | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110187182 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LIMITING ENERGY TO A SENSOR - A method and system for limiting energy to a sensor and/or an environment in which the sensor is located. A high current sensor driver is powered through a resistance-capacitance (RC) circuit. In a failure mode, the RC circuit constrains output of a sensor driver to the sensor in order to limit average current applied to the sensor. In one embodiment, the capacitor is chosen so that it can provide adequate current to the sensor driver for a short period of time. The value of the resistor may be chosen to ensure that under short circuit conditions direct current (DC) is limited to a safe value. The combined values of the resistor and capacitor may be adjusted such that the capacitor can charge to a prescribed level during the interval between active pulses. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110187183 | POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A controller causes a first power converter and a second power converter to cooperate, and achieve bidirectional transmission of electric power between a first power storage device and an electric load, bidirectional transmission of electric power between a second power storage device and the electric load, and bidirectional transmission of electric power between the first power storage device and the second power storage device. This can provide a vehicle power supply apparatus which is equipped with the power storage devices having different characteristics and offers improved performance. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110193408 | VEHICLE-MOUNTED MULTI-PHASE CONVERTER AND DESIGN METHOD THEREOF - An object is to miniaturize booster coils used in a vehicle-mounted booster converter. In the design method for a vehicle-mounted multi-phase converter including multiple booster coils and a switching circuit for generating an induced electromotive force at each booster coil by switching of current flowing to each booster coil for applying an output voltage, based on an input voltage and the induced electromotive force generated at each booster coil, to a vehicle drive circuit, a coupling factor indicating the extent by which the induced electromotive force in one of multiple booster coils contributes to the voltage between terminals of another booster coil is determined on the basis of a relationship between the coupling factor and current ripple component of each booster coil. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110198918 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STANDBY POWER SUPPLY ON BOARD AN AIRCRAFT - A device and a method for emergency electricity supply on board an aircraft, able to supply a part of the aircraft's electrical power circuit. The device includes a synchronous machine with separate excitation, associated with a flywheel, and an auxiliary device to set the flywheel in rotation and to maintain rotation of the flywheel. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110198919 | Circuit Board - A circuit board, included in an inverter device that outputs AC current to a motor for driving a vehicle, includes: an insulation layer; a first conductor formed on a first side of the insulation layer, and upon which a semiconductor chip included in a lower arm of an inverter circuit is mounted; a second conductor formed on a second side of the insulation layer opposite to the first side thereof, and connected to a ground of the vehicle; and an inductor connected in parallel with a parasitic capacitance created between the first conductor and the second conductor, thus constituting a parallel resonator together with the parasitic capacitance. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110204712 | Electric Connection System - The invention relates to a device for transmitting electrical energy from an agricultural utility vehicle ( | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110204713 | DC/DC CONVERTER - A DC/DC converter for providing an output voltage includes: a connected DC voltage transformer; a supply voltage input for providing a first supply potential and a second supply potential to the DC voltage transformer; a potential point which is connectable to the second supply potential as a function of an activation state of the DC voltage transformer; an output capacitor which is connected to an output connection and to the potential point, and which is chargeable to the output voltage by activating the DC voltage transformer, and at which an output potential is tappable. The output voltage is provided between the output potential and the second supply potential. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110204714 | ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, IN PARTICULAR IN AN AIRCRAFT - A fail-safe electrical power supply system ( | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110210605 | Methods and Circuits for Controlling a Battery Disconnect Switch - Redundant power supplies and redundant channels of communication maximize the probability that a controller will trigger a battery disconnect switch to open when commanded to do so. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110210606 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROVIDING AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ALTERNATING VOLTAGE IN AN AIRCRAFT - The present invention provides a method and a device for providing a three-phase electrical system alternating voltage for an electrical system of an aircraft, a plurality of voltage sources being provided which comprise at least one engine generator and a further voltage source, in particular a fuel cell, comprising one or more frequency converters for converting an alternating voltage of variable frequency provided by the respective engine generator into a first output alternating voltage and comprising at least one cyclo-inverter for cyclo-inverting a voltage provided by the respective further voltage source into a second output alternating voltage which is synchronous with the first output alternating voltage and constitutes the electrical system alternating voltage. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110210607 | ADAPTIVE POWER SUPPLY - A voltage supply unit for providing an adaptive voltage supply to a consumer in a means of transport, wherein the voltage supply unit comprises a voltage output device and an output control device. The output control device and the voltage output device are designed to set an output voltage of the voltage supply unit adaptively in a consumer-dependent manner. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110215639 | Vehicle Communication Control Device - Provided is a vehicle communication control device for which an isolation boundary equipped with a signal isolation means, in particular, a digital isolator, is configured between a high-voltage region and a low-voltage region, and which is capable of preventing erroneous output from the signal isolation means and of performing vehicle communications and microcomputer control correctly when the power supply voltage reduces due to, for example turning on of the power, or a power interrupt. Disclosed is a vehicle communication control device for which an isolation boundary equipped with a signal isolation means—a digital isolator—is configured between a microcomputer provided in a high-voltage region and a control signal transmission/reception means disposed in a low-voltage region, and which is characterized in that the signal isolation means is provided with a voltage monitoring means and an erroneous output prevention means that is capable of controlling or fixing the output, which is from the signal isolation means to the high-voltage side and/or the low-voltage side, to a safe output when the voltage detected by the voltage monitoring means with respect to variation is reduced down to a value out of a predetermined range. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110221267 | Voltage Supply - Control devices can be destroyed or damaged by their supply voltage in the event of malfunction. The voltage supply according to the present invention comprises a means ( | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110227406 | CONTROL METHOD FOR ELECTRICAL ACCUMULATOR UNIT - A power generation system has a generator, a power converter, a power bus and an electrical accumulator. The electrical accumulator stores power when the generator generates excess power and supplements power from the generator when the generator generates insufficient power. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110227407 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEACTIVATING A MATRIX CONVERTER - Systems and methods are provided for deactivating a matrix conversion module. An electrical system comprises an alternating current (AC) interface, a matrix conversion module coupled to the AC interface, an inductive element coupled between the AC interface and the matrix conversion module, and a control module. The control module is coupled to the matrix conversion module, and in response to a shutdown condition, the control module is configured to operate the matrix conversion module to deactivate the first conversion module when a magnitude of a current through the inductive element is less than a threshold value. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110227408 | Electric power generation system with multiple alternators driven by a common prime mover - An apparatus includes a vehicular electric power generation system comprising a variable speed internal combustion engine, a first variable speed electric power generator driven by the engine, a second variable speed electric power generator driven by the engine, a first inverter to receive electric power from the first generator a provide a first controlled electric output, a second inverter to receive electric power from the second generator and provide a second controlled electric output, and a controller coupled to the engine. The controller is responsive to variation in electrical loading of the first inverter and the second inverter and a degree of electrical load imbalance between the first inverter and second inverter to provide one or more engine control signals. The engine is responsive to the one more engine control signals to change rotational operating speed to adjust for the variation in electrical loading and the degree of electrical load imbalance. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110227409 | RELAY AND POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A relay includes contacts, a driving coil, a moving part, and a resistor. The driving coil generates a magnetic force in accordance with a command signal. The moving part is configured to be driven by the magnetic force to open and close the contacts. The resistor has a predetermined electrical resistance. When the command signal is at a first level, the relay is set to a first on-state in which the contacts are closed through the resistor. When the command signal is at a second level higher than the first level, the relay is set to a second on-state in which the contacts are closed through the moving part without the resistor. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110233995 | DC-DC POWER CONVERTER AND CONTROL METHOD - A vehicle includes a high-voltage (HV) energy storage system (ESS), an HV power bus, a DC-DC power converter electrically connected to the HV power bus, an HV bus connector, a low voltage (LV) battery power bus, and a pair of LV bus connectors. The vehicle includes a vehicle module electrically connected to the HV and LV bus connectors, an LV power bus electrically connected to the DC-DC power converter and to the module, and a controller. The controller has an algorithm that controls the converter to power the module via one of the LV bus connectors during a transient LV condition. The converter and a method of controlling the same are also provided, with the method including determining the LV condition, powering the vehicle module via one of the LV bus connectors during the transient LV condition, and powering the module via the other LV connector otherwise. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110233996 | VEHICLE ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A vehicle electric power supply system includes: an electric power generating source; a battery; a first voltage converter configured to raise a voltage of the electric power generating source; a second voltage converter configured to raise a voltage of the battery; and an electric power converter configured to supply voltages, which are obtained by conversions by the respective first and second voltage converters, to a vehicle load. A power control unit, which includes the first voltage converter, the second voltage converter and the electric power converter, and the battery are integrated into a unitary component, and are placed in a front portion of a vehicle while isolated from a vehicle interior. Accordingly, it is possible to widen the vehicle interior and a luggage containing space in the vehicle's rear portion, and to avoid increase in the weight of the vehicle. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110233997 | POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS, POWER RECEPTION APPARATUS, AND POWER SUPPLY METHOD - A server, client and method cooperate to provide packetized power to a client device from a power server, where the packetized power is compatible with the power profiled required by the client device. The packetized power is provided according to a priority that can be set by the client, depending on various attributes and settings at the client. Also, dynamic reprioritization allows for newly connected clients or clients that have increased in priority over time to also be served packetized power according to their respective profiles. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110241420 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE AND UNIT - A power supply device for a unit that is to be supplied with electrical energy and typically arranged on a commercial vehicle trailer, for example. The power supply device comprises an electro-hybrid drive system for a commercial vehicle and a supply unit which is designed to convert a direct voltage, from a high-voltage system of the electro-hybrid drive system, into a three-phase alternating voltage. The supply unit comprises an output which transmit the three-phase alternating voltage for supplying power to the unit. The output is designed to form a standardized interface together with the unit. In addition, the unit which can be connected to the power supply device is one of a refrigerator unit, a concrete mixer, a concrete pump or a shredder. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110241421 | SUPPLYING CIRCUIT FOR THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY OF A VEHICLE - A supply circuit is provided for the electrical supply of a vehicle. Here, a battery for generating a battery supply voltage and a step-up converter for generating an intermediate voltage from the battery supply voltage are provided. A temporary store is supplied from the intermediate voltage and serves for storing electrical energy. A step-down converter for generating a first consumer voltage for supplying a first consumer from the intermediate voltage and a second step-down converter for generating a second consumer voltage for supplying a second consumer from the intermediate voltage are provided. A control circuit serves to control the step-up converter, the first step-down converter and the second step-down converter. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110248563 | OPERATING ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED VEHICLE - For a battery, converter circuit, and electric motor in an electrically operated vehicle, the converter circuit is used to charge the battery from the power grid. The converter circuit is operated in such a way that the voltage in the intermediate circuit is at least 650 V and a sinusoidal current draw is ensured. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110260528 | POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A power supply apparatus for a vehicle supplies/charges electric power to/from a power supply unit. The vehicle includes a first power-inverter circuit, a capacitor, high-resistance and low-resistance electric-paths between the capacitor and a battery, a first switching unit opening/closing the electric-paths, and a unit operating the first switching unit, when connecting between the battery and the first power-inverter circuit, in such a manner that after the high-resistance electric path is closed and the low-resistance electric path is opened, the high-resistance electric-path is opened and the low-resistance electric-path is closed. The apparatus includes an electric power transferring electric-path, an operating unit operating the first power-inverter circuit to supply/receive electric power to/from the power supply unit, and a prohibiting unit prohibiting the electric-path between the power supply unit and the first power-inverter circuit from closing when the amount of charge of the capacitor is equal to or less than a predetermined value. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110266864 | AIRCRAFT GALLEY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING ELECTRIC POWER FOR AIRCRAFT GALLEY SYSTEMS - Aircraft power systems, aircraft galley systems, and methods and systems for managing power distribution to aircraft galley systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an aircraft system can include an aircraft power source and at least first and second galley appliances operably coupled to the aircraft power source. The aircraft system can further include a controller operably coupled to the first and second galley appliances. The controller can be configured to receive a first power request from the first galley appliance and a second power request from the second galley appliance. The controller can be further configured to sort the first and second power requests and distribute power to the first and second galley appliances from the aircraft power source based on the sorting of the first and second power requests. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110273009 | POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS FOR POWERED RAIL VEHICLES - A power distribution system for a rail vehicle includes a propulsion alternator, a first bus, a Head End Power (HEP) alternator, and a second bus. The propulsion alternator is joined to an engine of the rail vehicle. The first bus is joined with the propulsion alternator and is configured to electrically couple the propulsion alternator with a propulsion electric load that propels the rail vehicle. The HEP alternator is joined to the engine. The second bus is joined with the HEP alternator and is adapted to electrically couple the HEP alternator with a non-propulsion electric load of the rail vehicle. The propulsion alternator generates a first electric current to power the propulsion electric load and the HEP alternator separately generates second electric current to power the non-propulsion electric load. The HEP alternator and the second bus are electrically separate from the propulsion alternator and the first bus. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110273010 | ELECTRICAL NETWORK - The invention relates to an electrical network, which includes: two items of equipment able either to provide, or to consume electrical energy, transfer means hooked up between the two items of equipment and allowing the two items of equipment to exchange energy. The transfer means includes a reversible DC/AC converter, the converter being operated in voltage step-down or step-up DC/DC mode. In one embodiment of the invention, the first item of equipment is a high-voltage DC bus, and the network includes second items of equipment such as loads and a low-voltage DC bus to which a battery may be connected. The network includes several non-dedicated converters that can be connected between the first item of equipment and any of the second items of equipment. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110273011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR STARTING UP AIRCRAFT ENGINES - An electrical system ( | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110273012 | METHOD FOR MANAGING AN ELECTRICAL NETWORK - The invention relates to a method for managing an electrical network. The electrical network includes two power centers making it possible for each one to supply several loads, each power center including: an electrical power supply bus, a plurality of reversible converters making it possible to exchange energy between the bus and the various loads , routing means making it possible to vary an association between the converters and the loads, an energy storage element. According to the invention, if for a first of the power centers, the regenerated power cannot be dissipated in the other loads associated with the first center, the regenerative load dissipates its power toward the bus of the second power center. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110278918 | DISCHARGE CONTROL APPARATUS ARRANGED IN POWER CONVERSION SYSTEM - A discharge control apparatus arranged in a power conversion system having high-side switching element and low-side switching element to convert the DC power from the battery to a predetermined type of power. The discharge control is performed to discharge a capacitor connected in parallel to the switching elements when an abnormal event occurs. The discharge control apparatus is configured to simulate the operation of the switching elements assuming occurrence of the abnormal event, and transmits a plurality of signals representing the simulation result to a control device via a common photocoupler that isolates the switching elements side and the control device side. The control device diagnoses whether or not a fault occurs in the discharge control or the like by the simulation result. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110304199 | HYBRID ELECTRIC POWER ARCHITECTURE FOR A VEHICLE - An electric architecture for use on a vehicle has a collector bus for receiving power from a plurality of power sources. The collector bus distributes power to at least a pair of subsystems which are operable at different frequency levels. Each subsystem is provided with a global bus and a local bus, and is utilized to power at least one motor. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110304200 | AUXILIARY BICYCLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - An auxiliary bicycle power supply system is provided that basically includes a bicycle power generating portion and an auxiliary power supply portion. The auxiliary power supply portion operates by power from the bicycle power generating portion. The auxiliary power supply portion is configured to supply power generated by the bicycle power generating portion to an electrical bicycle component based on a power supply situation from a main bicycle power supply. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110316332 | Transport vehicle with a plurality of electrical machines - Described is a transport vehicle provided with a plurality of electrical machines and power converters which serve to connect the electrical machines to a DC intermediate circuit. Also provided is a separate power converter for feeding electrical energy into the DC intermediate circuit. All power converters are respectively configured with an identical power electronic module which includes controllable power semiconductor switches, wherein different functions can be achieved through differently activating the power semiconductor switches. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110316333 | ARRANGEMENT FOR OPERATING CONSUMERS IN A RAIL VEHICLE WITH ELECTRICAL ENERGY, SELECTIVELY FROM AN ENERGY SUPPLY NETWORK OR FROM A MOTOR-GENERATOR COMBINATION - An arrangement for operating a rail vehicle includes a DC voltage intermediate circuit which is connected to an energy supply network, at least one traction inverter which is connected at its DC voltage side to the DC voltage intermediate circuit and at its AC voltage side which is connected one or more traction motors of the rail vehicle. An auxiliary system inverter is connected at its DC voltage side to the DC voltage intermediate circuit and is connected at its AC voltage side to a primary side of an auxiliary system transformer. Auxiliary systems are connected to a secondary side of the auxiliary system transformer via an auxiliary line. Electrical energy generated by an electrical energy supply unit is transferred via the auxiliary line, the auxiliary system transformer and the auxiliary system inverter into the DC voltage intermediate circuit for operation of the at least one traction motor. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120001479 | SELF-PROPELLED SHIP - The disclosure concerns a self-propelled ship comprising a shipboard electric network, a main electrical supply bus, propulsion means, a motor for driving the propulsion means, and means for supplying electricity to them. According to the disclosure, the supply means comprise a set of electric capacitors having a capacitance sized to provide, at their nominal electrical charge, at least temporarily, both of the nominal supply of the shipboard network and of the electric motor through the bus, and electrical connection means arranged on board the ship for connecting the set of electric capacitors to another electric network located at an arrival and/or departure point of the ship, for the purpose of recharging the capacitors to their nominal charge and to supply the first network during a stop at the arrival and/or departure point. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120001480 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE WITH ELECTRIC PROPULSION AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An embodiment of an electrical system of a vehicle with electric propulsion achieved by at least one electrical machine; the electrical system has: a storage section provided with at least one battery including of a plurality of cells, each of which is coupled in series with the other cells and is provided with a bypass branch that is coupled in parallel to the cell and has a bypass switch; a section of traction that interacts with the electric machine and is equipped with a power electronic converter that exchanges electrical energy with the storage section; and a section of the auxiliaries, which powers auxiliary services of the vehicle, has a buffer battery and is electrically powered by the storage section; a first connector switch coupling the storage section to the section of traction; and a second connector switch coupling the storage section to the section of the auxiliaries. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120001481 | POWER DISTRIBUTION DEVICE FOR DISTRIBUTING POWER AND A METHOD FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF POWER - A power distribution device has a number N | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120001482 | DC POWERED SUBSEA INVERTER - There is provided a system and method for driving AC powered subsea loads. Disclosed embodiments include a system having a rectifier and DC filter configured to be located at a surface vessel and configured to convert AC power supplied by a surface AC power source into DC power. The DC power is transmitted from the surface vessel to an inverter configured to be located remotely from the surface vessel at a subsea location. The subsea inverter converts the transmitted DC power back into AC power, which may then be utilized for driving one or more AC powered subsea loads. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120001483 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ENERGY STORAGE PACK - The present invention relates to a method, a control system ( | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120013175 | Auxiliary battery system - An auxiliary power system for an electrical load in a vehicle electrical system includes an auxiliary battery, a thermal transducer in physical contact with the auxiliary battery, a charger circuit for controlling the charging of the battery in response to at least a temperature of the auxiliary battery, and an output power delivery circuit for providing power to an electrical load during normal and emergency conditions. The auxiliary power system is housed in a thermally-conductive enclosure that is in thermal communication with the charger circuit and the power delivered circuit. The power delivery circuit selectively delivers power to the electrical output from both an electrical input terminal and from the battery based on the magnitude of a voltage available on the electrical input terminal. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120013176 | Enhanced EDU Energy Redistribution - An enhanced electrical distribution unit (EDU) of an aircraft includes power control circuitry disposed to communicate with a power source, a regenerative load control circuit in communication with the power control circuitry and disposed to communicate with a regenerative load, and a passive load control circuit in communication with the power control circuitry and the regenerative load control circuit, the passive load control circuit disposed to communicate with a passive load. The regenerative load control circuit and the passive load control circuit are disposed to arrange a conductive path between the regenerative load and the passive load in response to operation of the regenerative load. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120013177 | METHODS FOR AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY POWER MANAGEMENT - A method for controlling an aircraft power system having a plurality of generators includes determining a load set for controlling aircraft power as a function of a number of generators providing power and as a function of a health status of a load to be included in said load set. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120013178 | STRUCTURE OF BATTERY DISCONNECTION UNIT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A structure of a battery disconnection unit for an electric vehicle comprises a first high voltage relay switching to a position for supplying DC power supplied from the battery to the inverter or to a position for interrupting the supply of the corresponding DC power; a second high voltage relay switching to a position for supplying DC power supplied from the charger to the battery or to a position for interrupting the supply of the corresponding DC power; a PCB including a printed wired circuit electrically connected to the second high voltage relay and providing a DC power supply path between the charger and the battery; a substrate installed to support the first and second high voltage relays; and a metal bracket supporting the PCB and the substrate and operating as a heat sink radiating heat. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120013179 | MANUFACTURING METHOD AND VEHICLE - A manufacturing method of a vehicle, includes: preparing a chassis of the vehicle in which a plurality of battery modules are installed; forming a wiring section in a body of the vehicle; and electrically connecting the plurality of battery modules by means of the wiring section, by coupling the chassis to the body. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120013180 | BATTERY CONTROL APPARATUS, BATTERY CONTROL METHOD, AND VEHICLE - A battery control apparatus comprising a battery circuit in which a plurality of batteries are connected to each other; a plurality of first switches that switch whether the batteries are connected in series or connected in parallel; a voltage detecting section that detects a maximum voltage output by the battery circuit; and a switch control section that, when the maximum voltage of the battery circuit occurring when the batteries are connected in parallel is less than or equal to a first threshold value, controls the first switches to connect at least a portion of the batteries in series. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120013181 | ON-BOARD REGENERATIVE ELECTRIC POWER STORAGE SYSTEM FOR DC ELECTRIC RAIL CAR - A regenerative electric power storage system installed onboard a DC electric rail car comprises: a filter unit which removes high frequency components from the DC power supplied through the catenary of a pantograph; a storage unit for storing power; a bidirectional DC/DC converter which is electrically connected between the filter unit and the storage unit; a DC/DC filter unit to remove high frequency noise; a voltage detection unit and a control unit which controls the switching of the bidirectional DC/DC converter. Instability is presented in the remaining systems of the electric rail car. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120013182 | POWER SOURCE SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC POWERED VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - Relays are inserted and connected between a battery and a boosting converter, and other relays are inserted and connected between another battery and another boosting converter. A controller outputs control signals that control opening/closing of the relays. When short-circuit of a switching element occurs in the boosting converters, the controller controls turning-off of the relays such that at least one of order and timing of turning off the relays is changed depending on which of the switching elements is short-circuited. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120013183 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD FOR THE FUEL CELL SYSTEM, AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A fuel cell system includes: a secondary cell; a voltage converter provided between the secondary cell and a load; a fuel cell; an FC relay that turns on and off electrical connection between the fuel cell and the shared electrical path; an electrical-leakage detector that detects electrical leakage in an electrical system; and a control portion that performs determination regarding electrical leakage. The control portion has: start means for starting the fuel cell by raising voltage of the fuel cell from a starting voltage to an operation voltage that is lower than an open-circuit voltage; and electrical leakage determination means for performing the determination regarding electrical leakage after a predetermined time elapses, when the FC relay is closed while a voltage difference between the voltage of the fuel cell and voltage supplied from the voltage converter to the load is greater than a predetermined threshold value. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120013184 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR ELECTRICALLY POWERED VEHICLE, ELECTRICALLY POWERED VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM OF ELECTRICALLY POWERED VEHICLE - A power supply system includes a main power storage device and a plurality of sub power storage devices. A converter is sequentially connected to one of the sub power storage devices to convert voltage between the selected sub power storage device and an electric power feeding line bidirectionally. The sub power storage device undergoes a connection switching process, and when there is no new sub power storage device remaining for replacement, then, in accordance with that sub power storage device's SOC and the vehicle's state, a request is generated to disconnect the sub power storage device. Here, when a condition regarding a temperature of at least one of the main power storage device and the plurality of sub power storage devices is satisfied, generation of a disconnection request is prohibited, in order to protect the main power storage device. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120019057 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER FOR VEHICLES - Exemplary embodiments are directed to wireless power transfer. A power transmitting device is attached to an existing vehicle item or is embedded in a vehicle element. The power transmitting device includes a transmit antenna to wirelessly transfer power to a receive antenna by generating a near-field radiation within a coupling-mode region. An amplifier applies a driving signal to the transmit antenna. A presence detector may detect a presence of a receiver device within the coupling-mode region. The presence detector may also detect a human presence. An enclosed compartment detector may detect when the vehicle element is in a closed state. A power output may be adjusted in response to the closed state, the presence of a receiver device, and the presence of a human. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120019058 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RAIL VEHICLE POWER DISTRIBUTION AND MANAGEMENT - A rail vehicle system and a method for managing distribution of power in the rail vehicle system are provided. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120019059 | ELECTRIC NETWORK ARCHITECTURE FOR CONFINED ENVIRONMENTS INCLUDING ELECTRIC POWER SOURCES - An electric network architecture for confined environments, includes: a main network including a plurality of electric wires capable of supplying in parallel electric power along the confined medium to a same load, wherein each wire is protected and can be insulated at each end; a primary distribution assembly including at least one primary distribution subassembly including a selection element connected to at least one of the wires and to a dedicated electric power source; at least one secondary distribution assembly connected to at least a portion of the main network and for powering at least one dedicated load, wherein each secondary distribution assembly includes at least one selection element connected to an output terminal to which an electric load is to be connected, the selection element being capable of closing or opening the electric link established between the output terminal and at least one of the wires of the main network. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120019060 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL METHOD AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER - A temperature control method is used for controlling a temperature of an electric storage device | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120025601 | Low Voltage Bus Stability - Systems and methods provide voltage stability for a low voltage bus coupling a DC/DC converter with a low voltage load comprising one or more vehicle accessories. The DC/DC converter can be coupled to a high voltage battery, the low voltage load, and a starter circuit configured for starting an engine. Prior to engaging a starter motor to start the engine, the DC/DC converter can be isolated from the starter circuit so as to be shielded from any large current demand during an engine start event. While starting the engine, the starter motor can draw current from a secondary battery, while the DC/DC converter provides a sufficient and stable voltage to the vehicle low voltage accessories. After completion of the engine start event, the DC/DC converter can be recoupled to the starter circuit, allowing the high voltage battery to charge the secondary battery. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120025602 | Inductive power transfer apparatus - A magnetic flux pad for receiving or generating magnetic flux. The pad includes two pole areas ( | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120025603 | Inductive power transfer apparatus - A magnetic flux pad for generating or receiving magnetic flux has two pole areas ( | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120025604 | ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to an electrical power supply system for an aircraft comprising at least one main generator ( | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120025605 | System Having Vehicles - A system having vehicles, in each case including a secondary coil for the inductive supply of the vehicle from a primary conductor system installed in the system, | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120032503 | ELECTRONIC SYSTEM HAVING RESISTORS SERIALLY CONNECTED - An electronic system has a capacitor that smoothes voltage of a direct current source, a resistance circuit that discharges charge of the capacitor, and an inverter circuit that converts the smoothed voltage into a three-phase ac voltage and applies this ac voltage to a motor. The resistance circuit has resistors and patterned wires disposed on a substrate such that the wires serially connect the resistors to discharge charge of the capacitor. The resistors are aligned in a straight line. The resistors located at positions different from ends of the series of resistors have resistance values lower than resistance values of the resistors located at respective ends of the series of resistors. More preferably, as the position of one resistor approaches the center of the series of resistors, the resistor is set at a lower the resistance value. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120032504 | POWER SOURCE DEVICE - An electrical generator is connected with a first end of DC/DC converter and an electric storage section is connected with a second end of the converter. An output voltage detecting circuit is connected to the electrical generator, and a control circuit is connected to both the DC/DC converter and the output voltage detecting circuit. The electrical generator raises an adjusting voltage Va at an output terminal to a first predetermined output voltage Vdc1 at a timing when regenerated electric power is produced. Control circuit 35 controls an output voltage Vd to be a lower control voltage Vdk which is lower than the first predetermined output voltage Vdc1. The lower control voltage Vd is set at a value which allows a main power supply to be charged maximally with the regenerated electric power. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120038210 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ELECTRIC FLOATING STORAGE AND OFFLOADING - An Electric Floating Storage and Offloading system comprises a floating vessel that may be moored at a location convenient for connection to the power grid and which supports an array of grid-scale batteries or other energy storage devices and has means for delivering stored electrical energy to the power grid or to an end user. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120043807 | CHARGING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - An electric power reception terminal is configured such that it can electrically be connected to an AC power supply. A charger is configured to convert AC power input from the electric power reception terminal to a prescribed DC voltage. A non-contact electric power reception portion is configured to receive electric power in a non-contact manner from an AC power supply as a result of magnetic coupling to an electric power transmission portion of the AC power supply. The non-contact electric power reception portion is connected to an electric power conversion circuit of the charger. A charge ECU compares conductive-reception electric power with non-contact-reception electric power, and controls the charger to perform charging by using any greater one of the conductive-reception electric power and the non-contact-reception electric power, based on a result of comparison. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120043808 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING DATA AND ENERGY VIA DEVICES OF A NETWORK - An apparatus and a method for transferring data and energy over network units of a defined network. The apparatus has at least two units, a bus coupling the units with a receive line and a transmit line and a bus control device coupled with the bus, the bus control device having first means for controlling the transfer of data defined by the defined network as data voltage signals over the transmit line and over the receive line, second means for charging the data voltage signals on the transmit line with first supply voltage signals adapted for voltage supply of units of a first plane system, and third means for charging the data voltage signals on the receive line with second supply voltage signals adapted for voltage supply of units of a second plane system. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120056474 | INTEGRATED POWER SYSTEM FOR DELIVERY OF POWER TO A VEHICLE ACCESSORY - The integrated power system provides for the integration of multiple sources of power for powering a vehicle accessory. The integrated power system provides a power sharing connection which provides for a balance of the load current demanded by the vehicle accessory. As a result, excessive engine loading is avoided. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120056475 | Vehicle-Used Power Supply System - Disclosed is a vehicle-used power supply system. The vehicle power supply system comprises a storage unit, a bidirectional dc/dc convertor, a dc bus, a controller and a driving module. The bidirectional dc/dc convertor is configured to boost the power stored in the storage unit to a dc bus power. The controller is configured to control the bidirectional dc/dc convertor to operate in a boost mode for driving the motor or in a buck mode for charging the storage unit. The driving module is configured to receive the dc bus power and drive the motor. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120062027 | Drive System for Vehicles - According to one embodiment, a vehicle drive system has an engine to generate torque. The vehicle drive system has an alternator coupled to the engine. The alternator converts torque from the engine to magnetic flux and generate an AC voltage. The vehicle drive system has a PWM converter coupled to the alternator to convert AC voltage from the alternator to DC voltage. The vehicle drive system has a PWM inverter which is connected with the PWM converters, the PWM inverter is to transform DC voltage to AC voltage. The vehicle drive system has a filter capacitor between the PWM converter and the PWM inverter. The filter capacitor is configured to be charged by the PWM converter. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120062028 | SYSTEM FOR POWERING A VEHICLE WITH A HEAT ENGINE AND PROVIDED WITH AN AUTOMATIC STOP AND RESTART SYSTEM - The invention relates to a system for powering a vehicle with a heat engine and provided with an automatic stop and restart system for the heat engine, wherein said powering system comprises an onboard grid to which electric consumers are connected, means ( | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120068531 | Power Supply System - A power supply system comprises first electrical conversion means for converting an alternating current electrical output from a generator to a direct current electrical output for supply to an electrically powered motor, second electrical conversion means for converting a direct current electrical output from a battery to a direct current electrical output for supply to the motor, and control means operable in the event of an interruption in the output from the first electrical conversion means to supply power from the second electrical conversion means to the motor. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120080938 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A BATTERY PACK OUTPUT CONTACTOR - Systems and methods for controlling the output of a battery pack are disclosed. In one example, a battery pack contactor is closed after receiving a request to open the battery pack contactor during a power-up sequence. The system and method may reduce battery pack degradation. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120086266 | POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A power distribution system which may be provided in an aircraft for example is described, the power distribution system comprising: a power distribution bus and a plurality of localised voltage converters each supplied by the power distribution bus. By providing a plurality of localised voltage converters, the power distribution system may use fewer, or just a single power distribution bus at a particular voltage and convert to the desired voltage at or near to each of a plurality of pieces of electrical equipment being supplied. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120086267 | ELECTRIC-POWERED VEHICLE - A power receiving port includes an inlet, a pullout hole for a pullout type cord, and a selector switch. Inlet is connectable with a charging cable provided outside a vehicle. Pullout type cord is pulled out from pullout hole so as to be connectable to a socket of a power source outside the vehicle. In power receiving port, pullout hole is provided at a position where a distance between the pullout hole and a joint openably combining a lid with power receiving port is more than a distance between the inlet and the joint. Selector switch is to select whether to use inlet or pullout type cord by a user. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120091789 | ELECTRICAL POWER CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - An Electrical Power System for supplying electrical power to the loads of a vehicle comprising a Power Generation Area ( | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120091790 | ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLE - An electric drive vehicle is equipped with a battery usable for traveling and chargeable by an external power supply and a vehicle-side ECU that permits the battery to be charged by a power generating unit capable of charging the battery in a case where power supplied from the external power supply is smaller than a predetermined threshold value α that is defined with regard to an acceptable power of the battery. More specifically, the vehicle-side ECU permits the battery to be charged by the power generating unit in a case where power supplied from the external power supply is smaller than the predetermined threshold value α and a parallel charging request switch is operated so as to execute parallel charging. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120091791 | POWER-SUPPLY UNIT AND POWER SUPPLY - A power-supply unit has an electric connection box operable to supply an electric power of a battery to loads and a power supply operable to control first voltage supplied from the battery and outputted through the electric connection box and supply second voltage into which the first voltage is controlled in the power supply to the loads through the electric connection box. The electric connection box includes an electric connection box side input terminal connectable to the battery and an electric connection box side output terminal connectable to the loads. The power supply includes a power supply side input terminal that is directly connected to the electric connection box side input terminal and a power supply side output terminal that is directly connected to the electric connection box side output terminal. The power supply is directly supported by and fixed to the electric connection box. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120098329 | GENERATOR EXCITATION DURING LOAD FAULT CONDITIONS - A mechanism is provided for generator excitation during a fault condition. A low spool generator is coupled to a low spool shaft. A high spool generator is coupled to a high spool shaft. When a fault occurs, the low spool generator provides excitation current to coils of the high spool generator such that a magnetic field is produced in the coils. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120098330 | COIL UNIT, NONCONTACT POWER RECEIVING APPARATUS, NONCONTACT POWER TRANSMITTING APPARATUS, NONCONTACT POWER FEEDING SYSTEM, AND VEHICLE - In a noncontact electric power feeding system by means of a resonance method, an electric power receiving apparatus includes a plurality of secondary self-resonant coils. The noncontact electric power feeding system makes a switch between these secondary self-resonant coils to detect a distance between the electric power receiving apparatus and an electric power transmitting unit, and selects, according to distance L as detected, a secondary self-resonant coil with high transfer efficiency for receiving electric power to accordingly feed electric power. In this way, distance L between the power receiving apparatus and the power transmitting unit can be precisely detected including distances from longer ones to shorter ones, and the transmission efficiency in transmitting electric power in a noncontact manner by means of the resonance method can be improved. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120098331 | CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT FOR POWER DISTRIBUTION IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - A circuit arrangement ( | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120104842 | Method and apparatus for controlling torque on the shaft of a generator - This invention relates to a method of controlling torque oscillations in a mechanical drive train of an electrical generation system which provides electrical power to an isolated electrical network, the method including the steps of: a. monitoring for changes in the electrical condition of the electrical network; b. determining whether a change in the electrical condition of the network falls within a predetermined range; c. adjusting the power in the network using an auxiliary power source when the electrical condition of the network falls within the predetermined range so as reduce or substantially prevent the build up of torque oscillations in the mechanical drive train. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120104843 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A DRIVE DEVICE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH A TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM AND MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING SUCH A TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - A temperature control system for a drive device of a motor vehicle includes a first temperature control circuit, which is coupled to an electric drive apparatus of the drive device; a second temperature control circuit, which is separate from the first temperature control circuit and is coupled to an electric energy store of the drive device; and a heat exchanger for optionally transferring heat between the first temperature control circuit and the second temperature control circuit. A method for operating a temperature control system for a drive device of a motor vehicle includes optional transmission of heat between the first temperature control circuit and the second temperature control circuit by way of a heat exchanger in such a way that heat is extracted from the first temperature control circuit and the second temperature control circuit. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120104844 | IN-VEHICLE APPARATUS CONTROL SYSTEM, IN-VEHICLE APPARATUS CONTROL METHOD, AND IN-VEHICLE APPARATUS CONTROL PROGRAM - An in-vehicle apparatus control system controls an in-vehicle apparatus installed in a vehicle. Voltage-change pattern data that indicates change in voltage level is stored as associated with elapse of time, the voltage levels being detected for each of a plurality of periods decided based on an operating condition of an engine of the vehicle. Voltage levels of a battery installed in the vehicle are detected for the respective periods. It is determined whether the detected voltage levels match the stored voltage-change pattern data. The in-vehicle apparatus is controlled to operate in normal operation only if it is determined that the detected voltage levels match the stored voltage-change pattern data. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120112527 | DEFLECTION CONTAINING ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR - An electrical conductor is provided that includes at least one strip of conductive material defining a length and having a first end with a first cutout and a second end having a second cutout. The cutouts engage electrical terminals. The at least two deflections are orthogonal to the length of the strip. The deflections are located between the first cutout and the second cutout and are in plane or out of plane of the cutouts. The electrical conductor is particularly well suited for interconnection of batteries associated with a vehicle power system. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120112528 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A POWER SUPPLY DEVICE HAVING AN INVERTER - A method for controlling a power supply device for at least one electrical machine, having at least one storage device for electric energy (battery) and an inverter equipped with at least one reactor, the inverter having dual functions, being provided for charging (charge operation) the storage device from an in particular stationary power supply system, and for supplying the electrical machine with an alternating current in driving operation. A setpoint charge power is specified for the charge operation, and the reactor current is set accordingly by the inverter. Furthermore, a power supply device is also described. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120112529 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE WITH ELECTRICAL TRACTION - A vehicle includes an electrical traction and a reversible electric machine ( | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120112530 | DRIVING APPARATUS FOR A POWER CONVERSION CIRCUIT - A driving apparatus is provided which drives a power conversion circuit including series-connected units of high-potential-side and low-potential-side switching elements. The apparatus includes driving circuits provided to the respective switching elements. The power conversion circuit configures a high-voltage system insulated from a low-voltage system. Each of the driving circuits outputs a fail signal indicating abnormality of at least one of the switching elements, which is driven by the driving circuit, and the driving circuit itself, to the primary side of a fail insulating unit. The secondary sides of the fail insulating units, to which the fail signal is outputted by the respective driving circuits, are connected to each other in series. The switching elements are arranged on a substrate in two rows. The fail insulating units connected to each other in series are arranged between the switching elements arranged in the two rows on the substrate. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120112531 | SECURE WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR VEHICLE APPLICATIONS - A vehicle powering wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply includes a load configured to power the drive system of a vehicle using electrical power, a second electromagnetic resonator adapted to be housed upon the vehicle and configured to be coupled to the load, wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator; and an authorization facility to confirm compatibility of the resonators and provide authorization for initiation of transfer of power. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120112532 | TUNABLE WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR IN-VEHICLE APPLICATIONS - A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply includes a load associated with an electrically powered system that is disposed interior to a vehicle, and a second electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and moveable relative to the first electromagnetic resonator, wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator; and wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be tunable during system operation so as to at least one of tune the power provided to the second electromagnetic resonator and tune the power delivered to the load. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120119569 | MULTI-RESONATOR WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER INSIDE VEHICLES - A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply and a second electromagnetic resonator coupled to at least one of a power supply and the first electromagnetic resonator. The mobile wireless receiver includes a load associated with an electrically powered system that is disposed interior to a vehicle, and a third electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and movable relative to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator, wherein the third resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the third electromagnetic resonator from at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120119570 | HOUSING OR HOUSING PART FOR A CONTROL UNIT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a housing ( | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120119571 | RECONFIGURABLE VEHICLE POWER AND SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A reconfigurable vehicle power and signal distribution system ( | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120119572 | AIRCRAFT INCLUDING PIECES OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND PARTS MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL - The aircraft includes at least one piece of equipment and a composite material part to which the equipment is connected. It is arranged in such a manner that a fault current circuit of the equipment passes via the part. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120126613 | MIXED SIGNAL CONVERSION, ISOLATION, AND TRANSMISSION FOR AEROSPACE MULTI-CHANNEL DATA AND POWER INTERFACE SYSTEMS - An electrical power distribution system for a vehicle may comprise two or more independently grounded buses. An evaluation system may selectively connectable to either of the buses. The evaluation system may comprise a primary side; and a secondary side isolated from the primary side. The primary side may be connected to transmit evaluation data to the secondary side. The primary side may be grounded at a primary grounding level. The primary side may be connectable to either of the buses so that, when connected, the grounding level of the primary side is equalized with a grounding level of the connected bus. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120133203 | SWITCHED BATTERY AND CAPACITOR ARRANGEMENT AND RELATED OPERATING METHODS - Systems and methods are provided for regulating the state of charge of a battery. An exemplary electrical system includes a fuel cell coupled to a bus and a battery coupled to the bus via a switching arrangement coupled to a capacitor. An exemplary method for operating the electrical system involves operating the switching arrangement such that a voltage of the battery is substantially equal to a voltage of the fuel cell when a state of charge of the battery is greater than a lower threshold value and less than an upper threshold value, and operating the switching arrangement to couple the capacitor electrically in series between the battery and the bus when the state of charge of the battery is not between the lower threshold value and the upper threshold value. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120139335 | SYSTEM FOR EXTRACTING ELECTRICAL POWER FROM AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A system is disclosed for extracting electrical power from a plurality of batteries of an electric vehicle for use by an electric device. The system may include a power inverter configured to convert a DC power output of the batteries to an AC power output usable by the electric device. The system may also include a power cable having a first end electrically connected to the batteries and a second end electrically connected to the power inverter such that the DC power output of the batteries is transmitted through the power cable to the power inverter. Additionally, the first end of the power cable may include a charger plug configured to be connected to the batteries through a charging receptacle of the electric vehicle. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120139336 | GRIP ACTUATED VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - Grip actuated control system to provide operational control of vehicle functions at a gripping surface of handlebar equipped vehicles. The system can be provided as original equipment and as an aftermarket addition or replacement for existent vehicle controls. The system includes one or more grip controls positioned adjacent a user's fingertips in a grip or glove assembly which are in communication with a control module. The control module is connected to existent or provided vehicle wiring and thus to respective operational equipment such that user actuation of a grip control induces the control module to provide a corresponding output to activate/deactivate or regulate the operation of the respective vehicle equipment. Communication between the grip controls and control module can be wireless for increased flexibility in installation and placement of the module on the vehicle. Combinations, sequences, and relative timing of the grip controls can provide numerous distinct control functions. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120139337 | CONTROLLER DRIVING APPARATUS OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE - Disclosed is a controller driving apparatus of an electric vehicle which includes a first switch connected to a low-voltage DC-DC converter, a first port of a battery management system (BMS), and an electric vehicle controller, and a second switch connected to an output terminal of a high-voltage DC-DC converter connected to a second port of the BMS and an auxiliary battery connected to one end of the ignition switch, and a side connected to the low-voltage DC-DC converter, the one signal port of the BMS, and the electric vehicle controller. Finally, a third switch having connected between the auxiliary battery and a vehicle-on port of the BMS, and connected to the low-voltage DC-DC converter, the one signal port of the BMS, and the electric vehicle controller. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120146402 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR REGULATING BUS VOLTAGE FOR AN ELECTRIC SHOVEL - A control system for regulating a bus voltage used to power an electric shovel. The system includes a controller for controlling motions of the shovel and for providing a measurement of bus voltage of a bus. The system also includes a shunt resistor located in a current path of the bus and a current transducer for providing a current measurement based on current flowing through the shunt resistor. A converter is then used to regulate the bus voltage of the bus in response to the current and voltage measurements. The system may be retrofitted into older generation shovel drive and control systems. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120146403 | AIRCRAFT COMPRISING A REVERSIBLE ROTARY ELECTRICAL MACHINE - The invention concerns an aircraft comprising a reversible rotary electrical machine | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120146404 | VEHICLE-MOUNTED DEVICE AND KEY SWITCH IDENTIFICATION METHOD - A voltage detector | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120146405 | DYNAMIC ELECTRICAL LOAD MANAGEMENT - In one embodiment, a method is used to provide dynamic electrical power management which may minimize the potential for overload conditions and may ensure that system performance limits are maintained. The method may dynamically limit the primary load system power draw in response to the net power draw of all other electrical power users on the aircraft which may ensure that the total power levels remain below critical limits. The method may also provide predictive controls to handle rapid load transients. Additionally, if vital functions are not being met, the method may shed other selected aircraft electrical loads which may ensure that adequate power is provided to the primary load system. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120146406 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - An electric vehicle control device wherein: AC power generated by an AC synchronous generator is converted to DC power by a converter; the DC power converted by the converter is converted to AC power by an inverter, and is supplied to a vehicle drive motor constituting a motive power source for driving an electric vehicle; the DC power converted by the converter is converted to AC power by an auxiliary power source device and supplied to a CVCF load, an auxiliary device capable of withstanding harmonics being connected in series with the AC synchronous generator. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120153716 | POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR ELECTRIC BICYCLE - A power supply apparatus for an electric bicycle is disclosed. The apparatus may include i) a battery pack and ii) a keybox connected to the battery pack and controlling on/off operations of the power supply apparatus. The keybox may further include i) a key set configured to receive a key cylinder that is moveable according to the rotation of a key inserted into the key box, ii) a contact terminal that includes a first plurality of sub-terminals, iii) a terminal base including at least one second sub-terminal connectable to and detachable from at least one of the first sub-terminals and iv) a keybox case configured to receive the key set, the contact terminal, and the terminal base. The terminal base may have a plate shape with a polygonal periphery surface at least part of which contacts an inner portion of the keybox case. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120153717 | POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR VEHICLES - A power supply apparatus for vehicles is provided. This apparatus includes a battery mounted on a vehicle as well as first and second power transferring means and a power conversion unit. The first power transferring means transfers power between the battery and a first power supply section placed outside the vehicle, in a state where the battery is electrically connected to the power supply section. The second power transferring means transfers power between the battery and the power supply section placed outside the vehicle, in a state where the battery is electromagnetically connected to a second power supply section. The power conversion unit is used commonly in both the first and second power transferring means and used for transferring the power between the battery and the first power supply section and for transferring the power between the battery and the second power supply section. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120161512 | METHOD FOR SUPPLYING ENERGY TO AN AIRCRAFT - The present invention relates to an energy supply system of an aircraft comprising a fuel cell and having one or more consumers which are or can be connected to the fuel cell such that they are supplied with energy directly or indirectly from the fuel cell in emergency operation as well has having at least one active energy store which is or can be connected to at least one of the consumers such that the consumer(s) is/are supplied with energy from the active energy store at least at times. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120169114 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR STARTING A PRIME MOVER OF A POWER SYSTEM - A power system includes a prime mover drivingly connected to an electric motor/generator. The power system may also include a first electrical energy storage device and a second electrical energy storage device. The power system may further include power-system controls configured to selectively start the prime mover by selectively charging the first electrical energy storage device with electricity from the second electrical energy storage device and transmitting electricity from the first electrical energy storage device to the electric motor/generator to operate the electric motor/generator as an electric motor to start the prime mover. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120169115 | SOLAR ENERGY POWER SUPPLY FOR AN AUTOMOBILE AIR CONDITIONER - A solar power supply for an automobile air conditioner includes a switch unit, a solar energy unit, and a control unit. The switch unit outputs a switch signal. The solar energy unit includes a solar panel, a solar charging circuit, a DC (direct current) voltage transformation circuit, and a battery. The control unit receives the switch signal, enables the solar charging circuit and the DC voltage transformation circuit in response to the switch signal to charge the battery and transform the voltage received from the battery to a stable voltage, respectively, and provides the stable voltage to an automobile air conditioner. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120175945 | AIRCRAFT ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - An electric brake power conversion and distribution system for use in aircraft is provided. An array of DC-DC converters is interposed between a DC power source and a plurality of aircraft electric brake actuators. Each of the DC-DC converters has a characteristic output voltage. The DC-DC converters are interconnected in an additive series of connections to provide an output voltage to the plurality of aircraft electric brake actuators that comprises the sum of the characteristic voltages of the DC-DC converters that are enabled at a particular point in time. A controller manipulates an array of switches interconnected with the array of DC-DC converts, such that the controller can selectively enable or inhibit selected ones of the DC-DC converters, as desired. Accordingly different voltages can be made available for the electric brake actuators depending upon aircraft activity, such as landing, taxiing, parking, or in flight. The invention reduces the size, weight, cost, and associated heat buildup of prior power conversion and distribution systems. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120175946 | System And Method For Managing A Power Source In A Vehicle - A system and method for managing a power source in a vehicle that has an engine and an electric machine operable to provide torque to start the engine, includes the step of setting a first discharge power limit for the power source that is at least partly based on the power capability of the power source. A second discharge power limit for the power source is also set. The second discharge power limit is higher than the first discharge power limit, and it is a function of at least the power capability of the power source and the first discharge power limit. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120175947 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING AN UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY TO A SHIP-SERVICE BUS OF A MARINE VESSEL - A marine vessel power and propulsion system that provides a vessel-wide uninterruptible power supply is described. The power and propulsion system includes a propulsion system including a prime mover coupled to a motor/generator and a propulsion device. The motor/generator is configured to be driven by the prime mover and to generate alternating current (AC) electric power. The power and propulsion system also includes a ship-service electrical system including a generator set and a ship-service bus. The generator set is configured to generate ship-service electric power for distribution over the ship-service bus. The power and propulsion system also includes a bi-directional converter configured to couple the propulsion system to the ship-service electrical system and to convert AC electric power generated by the propulsion system to ship-service electric power for distribution over the ship-service electrical system. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120175948 | VEHICLE - A vehicle includes a power storage device, a motor generator, a converter for stepping up an output voltage from the power storage device, an inverter for driving the motor generator, and an ECU. The inverter includes switching elements. The switching elements have a characteristic that the withstand voltage of the switching elements decreases as the temperature of the inverter decreases. The ECU sets the stepped-up voltage, based on a temperature characteristic of the power storage device and a temperature characteristic of the inverter, so that the stepped-up voltage is increased within a range in which the stepped-up voltage does not exceed the withstand voltage. In this way, at low temperatures, deterioration of the power performance can be suppressed while the switching elements are protected. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120175949 | System to store and to transmit electrical power - A system to store and to transmit electrical power includes at least one storage system, at least one bidirectional converter, and at least one load coupled to a network, wherein the load is adapted to both, receive electrical power from the network and supply electrical power to the network. A first storage system is used to store electrical power of a power source. The first storage system is connected to a first bidirectional converter by a DC power transmission system. The first bidirectional converter is connected to an AC network and the AC network is connected to a first load. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120181854 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTRIC POWER MANAGEMENT IN A VEHICLE - An on-vehicle DC/DC converter transforms high-voltage electric power originating from an on-vehicle high-voltage source to low-voltage electric power at a regulated voltage level. The low-voltage electric power is distributed by a low-voltage bus. A method for operating the DC/DC converter includes monitoring a state of charge and a temperature of a low-voltage battery connected to the low-voltage bus, setting a DC/DC converter command to a nominal voltage level as a function of the state of charge and temperature of the low-voltage battery, monitoring a total low-voltage electric load, and adjusting the DC/DC converter command to a minimum low-voltage reference voltage when the vehicle is operating below a predetermined speed and the total low-voltage electric load is greater than a predetermined load. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120181855 | DEVICES AND SYSTEMS SUPPORTING CONTACTLESS CHARGING OF BLUETOOTH HEADSETS AND OTHER WIRELESS HEADSETS - An apparatus includes an adapter having a charging unit defining a space configured to receive a wireless headset. The charging unit includes transmit circuitry configured to wirelessly transmit power to the wireless headset when the wireless headset is inserted into the space of the charging unit. At least a portion of the adapter is configured to be inserted into an auxiliary or accessory power socket of a vehicle. The power socket could represent a cigarette lighter holster. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120181856 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENERGY CAPTURE AND DISTRIBUTION - An actuator control system includes a controller and a buck-boost circuit. The controller is configured to direct power from a power source to an actuator. The actuator is coupled to a control device to apply a force related to operation of a vehicle. The buck-boost circuit is configured to direct excess power generated by the actuator to an energy storage device when an actuator power level satisfies an anticipated power level. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120181857 | REMOTE DEVICE CONTROL AND POWER SUPPLY - An actuator controller with a power supply that steps down a high voltage for use by remote auxiliary loads in an aircraft is provided. A high voltage power bus running through the aircraft may use high gage or smaller diameter wiring, resulting in weight savings in the power bus. A control network running through the aircraft may use fiber optic cabling, providing further weight reductions. An actuator controller may receive the high voltage from the power bus and provide a lower voltage to a remote device. The actuator controller may facilitate communication between the control network and the remote device. The integration of control and power supply may enhance endurance, reliability, and enable localized calibration of the remote device. Modular wing components may include interface controllers, high and low power busswork, and remote devices. The modular wing components may include power and control interconnections. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120181858 | INDUCTOR CONDUCTOR FOR CONTACTLESS ENERGY TRANSFER AND A USE FOR SAME IN VEHICLES - An inductor conductor is used for the contactless transfer of electrical energy from at least one first device to at least one second device, for example from the power supply of a section of a trip route to a magnetic levitation train. The inductor conductor has a plurality of individual conductors which are arranged along a longitudinal direction. In a periodically repeating region along the longitudinal direction of the individual conductors, the individual conductors are divided into at least two parts, each part spatially separated from the other, and lie adjacent to undivided individual conductors, thus forming capacitors. In addition, a method uses the inductor conductor, for example in vehicles, wherein the inductor conductor acts as the primary winding of a transformer. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120181859 | VEHICLE APPARATUS - A vehicle device for a road tolling or road communication system for installation in a vehicle, comprising electronic components, which are supplied with energy by a thermoelectric generator, which produces electrical energy from a temperature difference present on two sides of the generator, wherein in the installed position of the vehicle device, one of said sides faces a window pane of the vehicle and the other of said sides faces the interior of the vehicle. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120187753 | LOW COST ELECTRIC POWER TAKE OUT FUNCTIONALITY FOR FUEL CELL HYBRID VEHICLES - An electrical system for a fuel cell hybrid vehicle where the vehicle includes a fuel cell stack and a high voltage battery. A traditional bi-directional DC/DC power converter is provided in a high voltage bus that couples the fuel cell stack voltage and the battery voltage. Further, a traditional power inverter module is provided that converts the high voltage DC power signal on the high voltage bus to an AC signal suitable for an electric traction motor on the vehicle. The present invention proposes using the already existing bi-directional DC/DC power converter and the PIM as part of an electric power take out (EPTO) circuit that provides AC power for external vehicle loads while the fuel cell stack and battery are not being used to power the vehicle. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120187754 | HYBRID ELECTRIC SHOVEL - A hybrid electric shovel. The hybrid electric shovel includes a main transformer, a first and second converter, a first and second DC motor, a first and second active front end, a first and second motion inverter, and a first and second AC motor. The first converter is coupled to a first secondary winding, and the second converter is coupled to a second secondary winding. The first DC motor is coupled to the first converter, and the second DC motor is coupled to the second converter. The first active front end is coupled to the first secondary winding and to the first motion inverter. The second active front end is coupled to the second secondary winding and to the second motion inverter. The first AC motor is coupled to the first motion inverter, and the second AC motor is coupled to the second motion inverter. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120187755 | POWER UNIT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A power unit for an electric vehicle includes: a first power source connected between a first node and a second node; a first switch connected between the second node and a third node; a second power source connected between the third node and a fourth node; a second switch connected between the first node and the third node; and a DC-DC converter, wherein the DC-DC converter adjusts an electric potential of the first node by changing an electric potential of the second node by making the first node connectable to the third node, or, by making the second node connectable to the third node; an output electric power obtained from between the first node and the fourth node is supplied to an electric motor; and the first power source or the second power source is a fuel cell stack and an another is a secondary battery. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120187756 | HYBRID-TYPE CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - A disclosed hybrid-type construction machine includes a generator part configured to generate electric energy by the driving force of an engine; an inverter configured to control the generator part; an electric power accumulator configured to accumulate the electric energy generated by the generator part; a DC bus located between the generator part and the electric power accumulator; and a converter configured to control a voltage of the DC bus, wherein when the electric power accumulator having approximately zero electric energy is charged the inverter of the generator part is not controlled, and a reference value of a voltage command for the DC bus to charge the electric power accumulator is set to be smaller than an induced voltage of the generator part. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120187757 | DEVICE FOR INDUCTIVE TRANSMISSION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY - The invention relates to a device for the inductive transfer of electric energy from a stationary unit comprising at least one primary inductance to a vehicle that is adjacent to said unit and has at least one second inductance. The stationary unit or the vehicle has a device for detecting the presence of an object in a predetermined area that covers at least the area lying between the primary inductance and the second inductance during the inductive energy transfer. The detection device has at least one contactless sensor and an evaluation unit that is connected to the sensor. At least the sensor of the detection device is integrated into or mounted on the same housing as the primary or secondary coil of the energy transfer device. The sensor can be an ultrasonic sensor, radar sensor, infra-red sensor or an electric image sensor. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120193981 | System and Method for Automatically Managing Current Draw from A Telematics Device in Transit - The described method and system provide for reduction of the current draw from a vehicle battery caused by a telematics unit while the vehicle is in transit. By programming the telematics unit with instructions to ignore the awake algorithm or awake parameters while the vehicle is being shipped, or by programming the telematics unit to apply a different set of load-saving awake parameters while the vehicle is being shipped, the current draw from the vehicle battery caused by the telematics unit during shipping can be reduced. The telematics unit may implement a typical awake algorithm or awake parameters (e.g., non-load-saving parameters) after the occurrence of a predetermined trigger, such as the telematics unit determining that the vehicle has reached a destination area. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120193982 | SHORE POWER TRANSFER SWITCH - A vehicle includes a mobile electric power generation system including a mobile power source such as a generator. An external power interface is included to connect to an external electrical power source. An AC electric power distribution bus is included to power electric loads of the vehicle and a power switch device is provided to selectively provide AC electric power on the power distribution bus from one of the respective power sources with a default to select one of the sources whenever it is present. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120193983 | POWER SOURCE DEVICE AND VEHICLE - Disclosed are a power source device and a vehicle having increased reliability as backup in the event of a power cut, even when the power of the vehicle is used during a power cut. A power source device ( | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120200150 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - A wireless power transmission system aims to feed power by wireless from a feeding coil to a receiving coil using a magnetic field resonance phenomenon between the feeding coil and receiving coil. The wireless power transmission system includes the feeding coil, receiving coil, a loading coil, and a power transmission control circuit. The power transmission control circuit supplies AC power to the feeding coil so as to make the feeding coil feed the AC power to the receiving coil. The loading coil is magnetically coupled to the receiving coil to receive the AC power from the receiving coil. A light control glass receives the AC power from the loading coil. The transparency of the light control glass is changed by the AC power received by the loading coil. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120200151 | NON-CONTACT POWER SUPPLY CONTROL DEVICE, NON-CONTACT POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, AND NON-CONTACT POWER CHARGE SYSTEM - A non-contact power supply control device controls power supply to transmit power in a non-contact manner from a ground-side power supply section provided outside a vehicle traveling using stored power to a vehicle-side power receiving section provided to the vehicle. A detection unit detects a living body at the periphery of the ground-side power supply section. A control unit restricts the power supply in a case where the detection unit detects the living body at the periphery of the ground-side power supply section during the power supply operation to the vehicle-side power receiving section. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120200152 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING A HYBRID VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF A FAULT IN AN ENERGY SYSTEM - A method for operating a hybrid vehicle in the event of a fault in an energy system, the hybrid vehicle being driven by at least two power plants, together or separately, and at least one electric power plant electrically charging a high voltage energy system which supplies a low voltage energy system with electrical energy, a high voltage being converted into a low voltage for supplying at least one control unit of the hybrid vehicle, and the hybrid vehicle being disconnected from the electric power plant when a fault is detected in the high voltage energy system. To maintain the energy supply to the control units via the low voltage energy system even in the event of a fault in the high voltage energy system, the electric power plant is placed in a state for generating a voltage which is uncritical for the safety of the user after the high voltage energy system is disconnected, the safety-uncritical voltage being converted into the low voltage for supplying the at least one control unit. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120200153 | GENERATING SET PRELOADER - An diesel or gas engine-generator unit comprises an internal combustion engine and an alternator, the output of which unit, in use, is adapted to supply electrical power to a site load. The unit is further provided with means to apply a further load ( | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120205969 | Power Source Control Circuit for Working Machine - A power source control circuit for a working machine includes an electric circuit connecting a key cylinder, controller and accessories. The electric circuit is provided with a first self-holding relay drivable directly by a relay drive signal outputted from the controller and second self-holding relays drivable in conjunction with the first relay. When a gate lock switch is switched to a lock position while an engine is running, the controller outputs an engine stop signal at a subsequent predetermined timing to stop the running of the engine, and also outputs the relay drive signal to drive the first relay and second relays such that a key-on power supply and an accessory power supply are each held in a cut-off state. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120205970 | DRIVE ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ELECTRIC BICYCLE - The present invention relates to a drive arrangement, that uses an electric motor, an energy source for electrical energy, and an energy transmission cable, which electrically connects the energy source to the electric motor and which performs this function as a coaxial cable. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120205971 | BATTERY MODULE OF EXCELLENT STRUCTURAL STABILITY - Disclosed is a battery module including a base plate on which unit modules, each with two or more secondary batteries therein, are stacked in a vertically erected state, a pair of end plates disposed in tight contact with outer surfaces of outermost unit modules while bottoms of the end plates are fixed to the base plate, and supporting bars connected between opposite sides of upper or side parts of the end plates so as to support the end plates, wherein each of the end plates includes a main body contacting a corresponding one of the unit modules, and a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of side walls protruding outward from the perimeter of the main body, the thickness of each of the side walls being increased from the top to the bottom wall, thereby dispersing pressure (bending load) from the unit modules and the supporting bars. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120212046 | BOOSTER CONTROL APPARATUS AND AN IDLING-STOP SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A booster control apparatus for controlling a booster provided between a battery and a load in an idling-stop vehicle in which a boosting operation of the booster is initiated in connection with a restart of an engine after an idling-stop, is disclosed. When the boosting operation of the booster is initiated in connection with the restart of the engine after the idling-stop, the booster control apparatus sets the target voltage in such a manner that the target voltage gradually increases from a second target voltage, which corresponds to the battery voltage at the beginning of the boosting operation of the booster, to a first target voltage which corresponds to the battery voltage at the time of a stop of the engine. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120212047 | ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLE - Problem to be Solved: To provide an electric drive vehicle that can be implemented inexpensively with a simple configuration, and includes a long-life power supply circuit of a diesel boost system. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120217795 | INVERTER APPARATUS - An inverter apparatus according to one embodiment includes switching elements and freewheel diodes which are connected to a direct-current power supply, a temperature detector provided near at least one of the switching elements, and a temperature estimation unit. The temperature estimation unit estimates temperatures of switching elements not provided with the temperature detector, based on an estimated-temperature increase value calculated by a loss model of the switching elements and freewheel diode and others, and a temperature of the switching element detected by the temperature detector. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120217796 | Control Device for Putting An Electronic Member of a Communication Network on Hold Prior to Rebooting - The invention relates to a control device (D) intended for forming part of an electronic member (OE) to be connected to a communication network (R) and which includes: i) a power-supply means (CV), intended for being supplied with power from an electric DI power source (BA); ii) a control means (MC) supplied with power from the power-supply means (CV) and providing at least the management of a communication protocol of the network (R); iii) an interface means (IN) between the control means (MC) and the network (R), supplied with power from the power-supply means (CV); iv) an auxiliary power supply means (MA) in charge of supplying the control means (MC) with an auxiliary power higher than a first threshold selected during a period predefined following an operating prohibition of said power-supply means (CV) requested by a stop signal when the voltage of the power-supply mains (BA) or the voltage supplied from the power-supply means (CV) is lower than a second selected threshold; and v) a management means (MG) connected to the output (SI) of the interface means (IN) and, in the event of receiving a stop signal, in charge of performing Figure unique at least one holding action during the predefined period with a view to rebooting at least one portion of the electronic member (OE) under adequate conditions. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120217797 | Battery System with DC/DC Converter - A battery system includes a plurality of groups of series-connected battery cells, a plurality of DC/DC converters and a first switch. The groups of series-connected battery cells are themselves in turn connected in series. The DC/DC converters are connected on the input side to a first pole and to a second pole of a group of battery cells associated with the respective DC/DC converter, and are connected in series on the output side between a first output of the battery system and a second output of the battery system. The first switch is connected in a first current path between the first pole of a first group of battery cells and the first output of the battery system, and has a control input, which is connected to a controller, for a first control signal. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120223573 | FLEXIBLE RESONATOR ATTACHMENT - Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless power transfer for electronic devices. In embodiments reconfigurable or flexible attachment between a source and a device is realized using permanent magnets or electromagnets. Magnetic material may be positioned on or around one or more of the resonator to provide for locations for attaching permanent magnets. A permanent magnet attached to or near one of a source or device or repeater resonators may be used to flexibly attach to the non-lossy magnetic material of another resonator structure. In embodiments, replacing lossy permanent magnets and/or electromagnets in even one of the resonators of a wireless power system may be advantageous to system performance. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120223574 | ROUTING STRUCTURE OF HIGH-VOLTAGE CABLE IN VEHICLE - A routing structure of a high-voltage cable of a vehicle has a high-voltage cable ( | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120223575 | POWER CONVERSION APPARATUS AND POWER CONTROL METHOD - Charge efficiency of normal charge is improved without restricting an operation of a low-voltage load of an electric vehicle during the normal charge. During a charge of a high-voltage battery of a vehicle, when a determination of the normal charge is made, and when a determination that a mode switching target load is not operated is made, power saving mode transition processing is performed. Therefore, an operating mode of a DC-DC converter, which steps down a voltage at the high-voltage battery and supplies the stepped-down voltage to a low-voltage battery and a low-voltage load, is set to a power saving mode in which consumption power is reduced compared with a normal mode. When a determination that a start-up manipulation of the mode switching target load is performed is made, the operating mode of the DC-DC converter is changed to the normal mode. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120223576 | BATTERY SYSTEM, POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC RAILCARS, AND BATTERY MODULE - A battery system is configured by connecting a plurality of battery modules in series, and each of the plurality of battery modules is configured by stacking a plurality of unit batteries. A connecting terminal through which electricity is obtained is provided between a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal of at least one of the plurality of battery modules. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120228928 | VEHICULAR ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY DEVICE AND ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - The electric power supply system includes a stationary device and a mobile device. The mobile device includes a rotary electric machine driven by an engine, a vehicular battery which is used to move the vehicle, and an emergency battery. The stationary battery in the stationary device may be charged by either one of the rotary electric machine, the stationary battery or the emergency battery via an inter-battery power line. The amount of charge to the stationary battery is set based on an amount of necessary power WRQ which the stationary device needs, and an amount of available power WVH which the mobile device can supply. The stationary battery can be charged in an efficient manner and with a sufficient amount of electric power. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120228929 | MODULAR POWER DISTRIBUTOR - A power distributor for use in vehicles is provided. The power distributor includes a base module having a central power feed and at least two universal modules, thereby forming a modular structure of the power distributor. The universal modules have defined geometries and are mechanically and electrically removably connectable to corresponding locations on the base module. Each universal module includes at least one electrical component. The base module includes a printed circuit board having at least one of current conducting paths and at least one bus bar. The base module comprises contact connectors for connection to loads of the vehicle. An electrical component is also provided as a semi-finished product for further processing in vehicles. The electrical component includes a bus bar and a lamellar contact attached thereto. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120228930 | AIRCRAFT SEAT WITH SHARED CONTROL ARCHITECTURE - The invention essentially concerns an aircraft seat, comprising control units, at least one node to execute a particular action or function, and a display for viewing video data. The node and the display are capable of being actuated by the control units. A keyboard for transmitting a command signal addressed to the control units is connected to the control units. The control units are shared between the display, the keyboard and the node. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120235470 | ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN AIRCRAFT - An electrical power supply system and method for an aircraft. The system includes an electrical network including primary generators powering the electrical distribution channels, and an homopolar generator making it possible to create an artificial neutral. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120235471 | HIGH-VOLTAGE CABLE ROUTING STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN VEHICLE - The present invention is a high-voltage cable routing structure for an electrically driven vehicle, comprising a battery supported on a vehicle body, a high-voltage equipment including an inverter, and multiple high-voltage cables connecting connection terminals of the battery and connection terminals of the equipment to each other. The battery, equipment, and cables are mounted on the vehicle. Regarding the structure, in a mounting space in the body, the battery and the equipment are disposed at such positions as to overlap each other vertically. The terminals of the equipment positioned at the top are provided on an upper portion thereof. The cables connected to the battery and the equipment are arranged to lead out in a direction along a vehicle width direction and to curve in such a way that middle portions thereof are located away from a lateral wall surface of the equipment in a front and rear direction. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120235472 | POWER SOURCE CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD, AND POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Power to a load may be continued even if abnormality occurs in a load current value supplied to the relevant load of a vehicle. Load control units supply power from a battery to corresponding loads, respectively, and detect load current values. A power source management unit detects a total current value, based on the load current values detected by the load control units. Where the load control unit in which the load current value exceeds a load current threshold is present, when the total current value exceeds a total current threshold, the power source management unit causes the supply of the power from the relevant load control unit to the load to be stopped. When the total current value is equal to or lower than the total current threshold, the power source management unit continues the supply of the power from the relevant load control unit to the load. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120235473 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OVERCHARGE PROTECTION AND CHARGE BALANCE IN COMBINED ENERGY SOURCE SYSTEMS - Provided herein are energy source systems for a vehicle. One energy source system for a vehicle includes a battery having a plurality of cells coupled in series with one another and adapted to be coupled to an alternator of the vehicle. The energy source system for the vehicle also includes one or more ultracapacitors coupled in series with one another and adapted to be coupled to starting components of the vehicle. The battery and the one or more ultracapacitors are coupled to one another in a parallel arrangement, and a combined voltage of the battery cells is substantially matched with a combined voltage of the one or more ultracapacitors. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120242144 | VEHICLE BATTERY CELL WITH INTEGRAL CONTROL CIRCUIT - The present disclosure relates to a vehicle battery pack having battery cells with an integral control circuit configured to communicate with a battery energy control module. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120248864 | System and Method for Operating Inverters - There is provided a control system and method related to the use of insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) devices in vehicles. An exemplary control method includes applying a voltage to a gate of an IGBT device to turn the IGBT on, measuring the collector-to-emitter voltage of the IGBT, and comparing the measured collector-to-emitter voltage to a voltage reference. The exemplary method also includes generating a fault condition if the measured collector-to-emitter voltage exceeds the voltage reference. The exemplary method additionally includes initiating a soft turn-off in response to the fault condition by reducing the voltage applied to the gate of the IGBT to a voltage slightly greater than a rated threshold voltage of the IGBT. The exemplary method further includes initiating a hard turn-off after a specified time period beyond the initiation of the soft turn-off, by reducing the voltage applied to the gate of the IGBT below the rated threshold voltage to a negative value, thus providing a negative voltage bias to the IGBT. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120248865 | Autonomously operated buoys with power generation and power usage control - Apparatus, intended to be deployed in a body of water, includes a payload comprised of a multiplicity of different electronic and electromechanical loads and a wave energy converter (WEC) system responsive to the amplitude of waves in the body of water for producing electrical power, which is a function of the wave amplitudes, to power the payload. The apparatus includes switching circuitry for controlling the application of power to selected ones of the loads. Control circuitry and devices which are responsive to the electric power being produced control the switching circuitry for controlling the amount of power supplied to, and consumed by, the loads. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120248866 | VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS - A vehicle power supply apparatus for supplying electrical power from a secondary battery to a prime mover and a plurality of accessories. The apparatus includes a plurality of power converters each electrically connected between a corresponding accessory and the secondary battery and operative to convert electrical power between the secondary battery and the corresponding accessory. The power converters are divided into at least one power-converter group each including at least one power converter electrically connected to a common power supply line connected to the secondary battery. The apparatus further includes at least one power-supply breaker corresponding one-to-one to the at least one group adapted to interrupt power supply from the secondary battery to the corresponding group in response to a command. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120248867 | ELECTRIC COMPONENT ARRANGEMENT STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE - An electric component (electric-power convertor) and a pair of air-conditioning ducts are arranged side by side in a vehicle width direction. In case in which a rear end portion of the electric component is located in back of an outlet of the air-conditioning duct, the electric component is formed in a notch shape such that a duct-side edge portion thereof extends obliquely rearward and in a specified direction, in the vehicle width direction, away from the air-conditioning duct. Accordingly, it can be properly prevented that a conditioning air toward a passenger seated in a rear seat is blocked with the electric component arranged between a seat cushion of a front seat and a floor panel and receives any improper influence of heat emitted by the electric component, or the electric component receives any damage from the conditioning air. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120248868 | SWAPPABLE BATTERY CAR AND BATTERY CAR STATION - In described embodiments, a battery car employed in conjunction with a battery car station employs a swappable battery configuration. Batteries are of differing types depending on provision of high current or high voltage, with each having a energy sensor. Access to the batteries of differing types is controlled through a switch control processor selectively coupling batteries to one or more power grids depending upon a given battery's sensed energy. Access to the batteries of differing types is based on demands of vehicle operation. Based on such configuration, a swappable battery car station in communication with the battery car might then selectively replace batteries as needed. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120248869 | VEHICULAR ELECTRIC POWER UNIT AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - An electric power unit for a vehicle mounted on a vehicle includes a base battery, a boost converter that converts the voltage supplied from the base battery to a target voltage to supply electric power to an inverter, an electric power line that connects the inverter with the boost converter, and a first battery and a second battery whose respective positive electrodes are connected with a node provided on the electric power line to supply electric power to the inverter. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120261981 | EQUIPMENT MODULE FOR A VEHICLE AND VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE BODY COMPRISING A CARGO SPACE - An equipment module for a vehicle comprises a floor element, at least one first inductive coupling element and at least one electronics unit. The floor element comprises at least one attachment means, which can be reached from the top, for attaching items of equipment, and on the underside at least one retaining means for attaching the floor element at a positioning space in a vehicle. The first inductive coupling element is arranged on the floor element and is connected to at least one electronics unit. The electronics unit is adapted for providing an identification signal by way of the first inductive coupling element, which identification signal makes it possible to identify the equipment module. The invention makes it possible to quickly reconfigure a cabin of a vehicle, and makes it possible for the vehicle to quickly identify all the reconfigurable installations for adapting items of equipment on the vehicle side. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120261982 | Multi-Voltage On-Board Power Supply System for a Motor Vehicle - In the case of a multi-voltage on-board power supply system for a motor vehicle having a hybrid or electric drive, comprising a dc-dc converter, by means of which a high voltage level having a higher direct-current voltage and at least a first energy storage device is connected to a low voltage level having a lower voltage and at least a second energy storage device, wherein the system comprises a charging interface for charging external devices, at least one converter phase of the dc-dc converter can be disconnected from the low voltage level and instead can be connected with the charging interface, and a third energy storage device can be connected to the charging interface in order to supply the third energy storage device with a lower voltage and permit a charging of the third energy storage device by the energy flow from the first energy storage device. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120261983 | ON-VEHICLE GENERATOR PROVIDED WITH OVERVOLTAGE DETECTING CIRCUIT - An on-vehicle generator includes a field winding, an armature winding, a bridge circuit having MOS transistors, a rotation detecting circuit that detects a rotational state based on the phase voltage of the armature winding, an excitation current controlling circuit to control the output voltage to be a regulation voltage while rotation of the rotor is detected, two overvoltage detecting circuits each detecting overvoltage when the output voltage exceeds a threshold voltage, a bridge control circuit that ON-OFF controls the MOS transistors while the overvoltage is not detected and enables the MOS transistors to be continuously ON when detecting overvoltage, and a rotation output holding circuit that outputs a signal holding the rotational state of the rotation detecting circuit when detecting overvoltage and outputs the signal to the excitation current controlling circuit. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120267948 | WIRELESS NETWORK-COMPATIBLE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR AIRCRAFT AND OTHER PASSENGER TRANSPORT VEHICLES - Embodiments of the present invention provide a power supply for a microwave oven designed for use on-board an aircraft and that is configured to deliver power to the microwave magnetron in such a way as to avoid interference with Wi-Fi networks. Output from the power supply to the microwave oven is modulated and optimized by lowering the time period that the power is delivered (e.g., into short bursts), but increasing the actual current that is delivered. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120267949 | SYSTEM FOR WAVE ENERGY HARVESTING EMPLOYING TRANSPORT OF STORED ENERGY - A system employs wave energy harvesting apparatus and a water vessel (e.g., a ship) carrying an energy storage apparatus (e.g., array of batteries). The energy harvesting apparatus is preferably also carried by the water vessel, but may be fixed or carried by a separate water vessel. The water vessel is operated in an energy storing mode at an energy harvesting location subject to wave activity, during which the energy storage apparatus stores energy from the wave activity as harvested by the energy harvesting apparatus. The water vessel is operated in an energy transporting mode to transport the stored energy from the energy harvesting location to an energy releasing location (preferably onshore, but may be offshore) having a connection to an electrical power grid. The water vessel is operated at the energy releasing location in an energy releasing mode in which the stored energy is transformed into appropriate AC electricity supplied to the electrical power grid. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120274131 | POWER SUPPLY CONTROL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A power supply control apparatus for use in a vehicle is provided for ensuring necessary running and workability when an electrical insulation degradation of a high-voltage part is detected. A vehicle | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120274132 | RECTIFIER CIRCUIT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENERGY HARVESTING SYSTEM COMPRISING THE RECTIFIER CIRCUIT - A rectifier circuit includes a first, second, third and fourth parasitic diodes electrically connected to form a full-wave diode-bridge rectifier. A first switch and a second switch are connected in parallel, respectively, to the first and second parasitic diodes, and a third switch and a fourth switch connected in parallel, respectively, to the third and fourth parasitic diodes. A first biasing network is configured to drive in conduction the first and second switches, during turning-on of the rectifier circuit, using a first turning-on signal that is a function of the input signal. A second biasing network is configured to close the third and fourth switches, during turning-on of the rectifier circuit, using a second turning-on signal that is a function of the input signal. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120280564 | ELECTRIC ACCUMULATOR UTILIZING AN ULTRA-CAPACITOR ARRAY - Disclosed is an electric accumulator for selectively operating at least one aircraft device. The electric accumulator includes an ultra-capacitor array for storing electrical energy, which can later be used to power an aircraft device. The stored electrical energy can also be used as a source of emergency backup power. The distribution of the electrical energy is controlled by a power distribution controller. The electric accumulator may be charged by a power source on an aircraft, or it may be pre-charged by an external power source. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120286568 | Methods and Circuits for Controlling a Battery Disconnect Switch - Redundant power supplies and redundant channels of communication maximize the probability that a controller will trigger a battery disconnect switch to open when commanded to do so. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120292984 | VEHICLE-MOUNTED ELECTRONIC CONTROL DEVICE - In a vehicle-mounted electronic control device having a switching power supply in which a switching element is controlled to obtain a predetermined intermediate voltage Va stepped down from a vehicle-mounted battery, and to which a downstream side coil, a flywheel diode, and an output capacitor are connected to suppress a pulsating voltage, a circuit for suppressing reverse conduction for the switching element is provided in order to prevent that the switching element is reversely conducted and thus a charging voltage of the output capacitor is abnormally lowered when a power supply voltage Vb of the vehicle-mounted battery is abnormally lowered. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120292985 | VEHICULAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM - In a vehicular electric system, a first motor driver device and a second motor driver device are connected in parallel to a DC power source. A first capacitor is provided to suppress variations in a voltage developed between the DC power source and the first motor driver device. A second capacitor is provided to suppress variations in a voltage developed between the DC power source and a second motor driver device. A resistor is connected in series to the second capacitor. A filter circuit is thus suppressed form resonance even when a frequency included in a ripple current outputted from an inverter circuit of the first motor driver device overlaps a resonance frequency of the filter circuit. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120292986 | SUPPLY MODULE FOR PASSENGER TRANSPORT VEHICLES - A supply module is provided for a passenger transport vehicle that includes, but is not limited to a first supply unit for supplying passengers with a first supply medium in a first supply area and a second supply unit for supplying passengers with a second supply medium in a second supply area. Furthermore, the supply module includes, but is not limited to a control unit which is configured to activate the first supply unit in a first subregion of the first supply area and to activate the second supply unit in a second subregion of the second supply area, based on a predeterminable seating configuration. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120292987 | System and Method Providing Power Within a Battery Pack - A system for supplying power internal to a battery pack is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a power supply that is powered by battery cells in the battery pack such that each battery cell supplies substantially the same amount of current to power the power supply. In this way, power can be distributed within the battery pack without causing imbalance between an amount of charge stored in different battery cells. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120299373 | POWER TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A power transmitting and receiving system for a vehicle includes: an information communication device for transmitting/receiving vehicle positional relation specifying information; a power transmitting/receiving antenna for wirelessly transmitting/receiving an electric power between vehicles; a directionality specifying information transmitting/receiving device for transmitting/receiving directionality specifying information of the power transmitting/receiving antenna between vehicles; and an antenna directionality controller for controlling the directionality of the power transmitting/receiving antenna of the vehicles based on the vehicle positional relation specifying information and the directionality specifying information of the vehicles, so that the power transmitting/receiving antenna of the vehicle faces the power transmitting/receiving antenna of another vehicle. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120299374 | Onboard Power Supply System and Method for Operating the Onboard Power Supply System - An onboard power supply system for a motor vehicle includes a voltage converter and a voltage source which is electrically coupled with the voltage converter and is constructed for providing a predefined source voltage. The onboard power supply system further has a base energy accumulator which is electrically coupled with the voltage converter and is constructed for providing a predefined base voltage. With respect to the amount, the source voltage is greater than the base voltage. The onboard power supply system also has at least one first selection circuit of at least one first electric consuming device which can be electrically coupled parallel to the voltage converter. Furthermore, the onboard power supply system has at least one second selection circuit of at least one second electric consuming device which can be electrically coupled parallel to the base energy accumulator. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120299375 | ELECTRICALLY-COOLED POWER MODULE - In one embodiment, an apparatus for cooling an electrical component in a vehicle is provided. The apparatus comprises a power module including the electrical component for converting energy. The power module includes a first printed circuit board (PCB) including a first ceramic substrate for receiving the electrical component. The power module further includes a plurality of thermoelectric cells being coupled to the first PCB for discharging heat away from the electrical component. The power module further includes a second PCB including a second ceramic substrate being coupled to the plurality of thermoelectric cells, the first ceramic substrate and the second ceramic substrate for electrically isolating the electrical component from the first PCB and the second PCB and for providing thermal conductance from the electrical component through the plurality of thermoelectric cells. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120299376 | WIND POWER PLANT COMPRISING A BATTERY DEVICE - A wind power plant, in particular for use on or in a water system, includes a wind wheel, a generator, which can be brought into driving engagement with the wind wheel, and a battery device including at least one electrochemical cell. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120306262 | SHIELD DEVICE FOR RESONANCE TYPE CONTACTLESS POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - A shield device for a resonance type contactless power transmission system that reduces adverse influence on power transmission efficiency without unnecessarily increasing space for installing the shield device is provided. A shield device of the resonance type contactless power transmission system includes cylindrical shield members, which are provided in a power supply unit and a power receiving unit, respectively. The distance between the bottom of the shield member provided in the power supply unit and the primary-side resonance coil and the distance between the bottom of the shield member provided in the power receiving unit and the secondary-side resonance coil are both set to be greater than a distance between the primary-side resonance coil and the secondary-side resonance coil that allows power transmission at the maximum efficiency from the power supply unit to the power receiving unit. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120306263 | Control Device for Electrically Powered Vehicle - A control device for an electrically powered vehicle, mounted to the electrically powered vehicle, includes: a current control element that takes off a charging current to be supplied to a low voltage battery in order to charge up the low voltage battery from an output current on the low voltage battery side of a voltage conversion device that performs voltage conversion between voltage of a high voltage battery and voltage of the low voltage battery; and an integrated control unit that determines a charging current value for the charging current based upon accumulated power information related to power accumulated in the low voltage battery and conversion efficiency of the voltage conversion by the voltage conversion device, and that controls the current control element so as to take off the charging current specified by the charging current value with the current control element. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120306264 | SWITCH LOAD SHEDDING DEVICE FOR A DISCONNECT SWITCH - A switch load shedding device for a disconnect switch may be used in electric vehicles. The disconnect switch must perform a galvanic disconnect between the battery and the intermediate circuit. To this end, at least one semiconductor switch is used. The current to be switched off is conducted via the semiconductor switch for disconnecting the electric connection. The disconnect switch is previously or subsequently switched off under reduced voltage buildup. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120306265 | POWER FEEDING DEVICE AND VEHICLE POWER FEEDING SYSTEM - A power feeding device includes a network analyzer that measures measurement of S-parameters of a resonant system that includes an electromagnetic induction coil and a resonance coil, and an electronic control unit (ECU). The ECU adjusts the resonant frequency of the resonance coils to the power supply frequency in accordance with the measured S-parameters. Specifically, the ECU controls variable capacitors to adjust the resonant frequency of resonance coils and, after adjusting the resonant frequency, controls an impedance matching device to match the input impedance of the resonant system with the impedance on a high-frequency power supply device side viewed from the input port of the resonant system. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120306266 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE - In a power supply system, when an ignition switch is turned OFF, a second switch is turned OFF to cut off supply of electric power to an leveling circuit from the 12-V battery and on the other hand, a first switch is turned ON to supply the electric power from the solar cell. When the vehicle is left unused for a long period, voltages of the respective single cells in the high voltage battery are leveled, so that voltages of the single cells forming a battery pack are leveled even when the ignition switch is OFF. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120313429 | SOLID STATE CONTACTOR ASSEMBLY - An example solid state contactor assembly includes a switching element having a field-effect transistor and a diode in parallel. The switching element is configured to communicate electric current along a current flow path extending from a first bus bar to a second bus bar. A control device is configured to selectively communicate current along a portion of the current flow path through the field-effect transistor or the diode of the switching element. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120313430 | CONVERTER HAVING VARIABLE FREQUENCY CONTROL - A converter operable for powering one or more loads having a variable switching frequency. The switching frequency of the converter being selectable based on a desired output power level and/or whether switching of a plurality of switches of the converter is characterized as zero voltage switching (ZVS) or non-zero voltage switching (NZVS). | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120313431 | BATTERY WITH INTEGRATED POWER INVERTER - A vehicle battery having an integrated power inverter includes an outer housing having a positive terminal and a negative terminal located exterior to the outer housing; a battery located in the outer housing, the battery having a positive output and a negative output that together output a DC current, wherein the positive output is coupled to the positive terminal and the negative output is coupled to the negative terminal; a power inverter located in the outer housing, the power inverter having a DC input coupled to the positive and negative outputs of the battery, and an AC output; and an AC socket coupled to the AC output. A shell for a vehicle battery having an integrated power inverter, and a method of making a vehicle battery having an integrated power inverter are also described. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120319469 | INTELLIGENT ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - An intelligent power distribution system distributes power on a vehicle. The system includes at least a first power source and a second power source for supplying electrical power, and at least a first power block and a second power block, each connected to receive power from the first power source and the second power source. Each power block includes at least one load and a power selector having a first input for receiving power from the first power source and a second power source and an output for supplying power from either the first power source or the second power source to the at least one load. The power selector selects either the first power source or the second power source for provision to the at least one load based on characteristics of the at least one load. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120319470 | METHOD TO SUPPLY AN ELECTRIC ACCESSORY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING AN ELECTRIC BATTERY TO WHICH SAID ACCESSORY IS CONNECTED - A method of powering an electrical accessory of a motor vehicle including an electric battery to which the accessory is connected, the accessory and the battery also being connected electrically to an external electricity generator, wherein the following steps are performed in alternation: a) causing the accessory to be powered by the battery of the vehicle; and b) causing the accessory and the battery to be powered by the external electricity generator. A motor vehicle includes an electrical accessory connected to an electric battery of the vehicle, wherein powering of the accessory is controlled by the above method when the battery is charged and connected to an external generator. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120319471 | ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In an energy storage system that includes a battery and an ultracapacitor, the state of charge (SOC) of the capacitor is the subject of a dynamic set-point. This dynamic set-point control is a function of the load regime to which the storage system is exposed, for example a hybrid automobile or electric automobile. The control may be based in part upon real-time fast Fourier transform analysis of load current, permitting real-time adjustment of control coefficients. In this way, it is possible to minimize the occurrence of the capacitor being fully charged at a time when it would be desired to be able to absorb high current, for example from regenerative braking. Likewise it is possible to minimize the occurrence of the capacitor being nearly discharged at a time when it would be desirable to have boost power available. A result is that even a relatively small ultracapacitor (having perhaps one two-hundredth the energy storage capacity of the battery) can permit greatly reducing waste heat dissipated in the battery, and can reduce otherwise unnecessary cycling of current into and out of the battery. This can extend battery life and battery performance. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120319472 | REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - A refrigeration system can include an electrical generator coupled to a mechanical interface, the mechanical interface configured to transfer mechanical energy from a vehicle to the electrical generator, and a control module connected to the electrical generator via electrical wiring. The refrigeration system can also include an electrically-driven refrigeration unit coupled to the control module, and a battery coupled to the control module via electrical wiring. The control module can be adapted to provide electrical power to the refrigeration unit from the electrical generator or the battery and is further adapted to charge the battery with electrical energy not needed for operating the refrigeration unit. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120326497 | Electrical Network of an Aircraft and Method of Operation of the Electrical Network - An electrical network of an aircraft and a method of operation comprises: an AC bus, a DC bus, a rectifier providing a DC voltage to the DC bus with the help of the AC bus, a plurality of bidirectional converters comprising two linkup points, each bidirectional converter being linked up at its first linkup point to the DC bus and being able to be linked up at its second linkup point to a load of the aircraft so as to power it, the network being able to be linked up to at least two generators each capable of delivering the AC voltage to the AC bus by the rectifier. At least one link links up at least one of the generators to the second linkup point of at least one of the bidirectional converters. The network can change generator with no cutoff and with no particular synchronization of the generators. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20120326498 | PROVIDING A PLURALITY OF VEHICLES, IN PARTICULAR TRACK BOUND VEHICLES, WITH ELECTRIC ENERGY - An arrangement for providing a plurality of vehicles, in particular track bound vehicles, with electric energy, includes an electric conductor arrangement for producing alternating electromagnetic fields and for thereby transferring electromagnetic energy to the vehicles. The conductor arrangement includes a plurality of consecutive segments, wherein each segment comprises at least one phase line for carrying a phase of an alternating current. Corresponding phase lines of neighbouring consecutive segments are connected in series to each other. The arrangement further includes a direct current power supply line for supplying electric energy to the segments. A switching device for producing the alternating current of the conductor arrangement from the current carried by the, power supply line is connected to each interface between two neighbouring consecutive segments. The arrangement also includes a control device for controlling the operation of the switching devices. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20120326499 | POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND POWER SUPPLY DEVICE FOR VEHICLES - A power transmission system has an AC power source and a high-frequency power driver that make up a high-frequency power source, and a primary self-resonant coil and a secondary self-resonant coil. The secondary self-resonant coil is magnetically coupled, by magnetic field resonance, to the primary self-resonant coil, and receives as a result high-frequency power from the primary self-resonant coil. The coils of the primary self-resonant coil and the secondary self-resonant coil resonate in an even mode when high-frequency power is transmitted from the primary self-resonant coil to the secondary self-resonant coil. Specifically, the primary self-resonant coil and the secondary self-resonant coil resonate in a state where currents in mutually opposite directions flow in the two coils. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20120326500 | LITHIUM-ION SECONDARY BATTERY, NEGATIVE ELECTRODE FOR LITHIUM-ION SECONDARY BATTERY, BATTERY PACK, ELECTRIC VEHICLE, POWER STORAGE SYSTEM, ELECTRIC TOOL, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A lithium-ion secondary battery includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode containing an active material, and an electrolytic solution, in which the active material contains, as constituent elements, Si, O, and at least one element Ml selected from Li, C, Mg, Al, Ca, Ti, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Ge, Zr, Mo, Ag, Sn, Ba, W, Ta, Na, and K, and the atomic ratio x (O/Si) of O to Si is 0.5≦x≦1.8. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20120326501 | VEHICULAR POWER SOURCE UNIT - Provided is a vehicular power source unit having an external electric power supply controlling element ( | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130002013 | CUSTOMIZABLE ENERGY SYSTEM AND VEHICLE - A customizable energy system for a vehicle includes a plurality of interchangeable energy modules, wherein at least one of the plurality of interchangeable energy modules is an energy storage module configured for storing a first form of energy. The customizable energy system also includes a receptacle defining at least one cavity therein and configured for operatively communicating with the plurality of interchangeable energy modules, wherein the at least one cavity is configured for receiving any one of the plurality of interchangeable energy modules. Each of the plurality of interchangeable energy modules has a substantially similar shape and is interchangeably insertable into and removable from the at least one cavity. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130002014 | ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - An electrical generating system for aircraft with one or more engines includes a plurality of generators associated with the engines so as to produce respective AC outputs. The frequencies of these outputs can differ from each other, as a result of differing engine speeds and/or deliberate design, but they are to be connected to a common bus to avoid redundancy of wiring. One or more converters are present between the generators and the bus for adjusting the output frequency of the generators to provide an AC output voltage at a common bus frequency. The system includes a control system for setting the AC bus frequency in such a way that it can vary with time. The bus frequency may follow the natural frequency of the engine, and only small converters are needed to make the already approximately equal generator frequencies identical, so that they can all feed the common bus. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130002015 | SUPPLEMENTARY POWER SUPPLY FOR VEHICLES, IN PARTICULAR AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a supplementary power supply including a solar generator for ohmic consumers in a vehicle, in particular an aircraft, wherein a control circuit is electrically connected to a multiplicity of solar cells via generator terminals of the solar generator and includes at least one output terminal, and wherein the control circuit is configured to interconnect the at least one output terminal with the multiplicity of solar cells in accordance with an actual intensity of insolation of the solar cells such that a nominal voltage and/or a nominal current intensity is available at the at least one output terminal. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130002016 | POWER SOURCE APPARATUS, VEHICLE AND POWER STORAGE SYSTEM USING THE POWER SOURCE APPARATUS - The power source apparatus is provided with a plurality of modules ( | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130009460 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADDING INCREASED FUNCTIONALITY TO VEHICLES - An apparatus for providing increased vehicle functionality comprises a dashboard insert comprising a recess and an electrical connector, and a second insert for mating with the recess, the second insert comprising a deformation sized and shaped to receive a mobile computing device. In another embodiment, a method for providing additional functionality to a vehicle comprises installing a dashboard insert into a dashboard, the dashboard insert comprising a recess and an electrical connector, and securing a second insert to the recess, the second insert having an external surface substantially matching the recess and further comprising a deformation substantially matching an external surface of a mobile computing device. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130009461 | ON-BOARD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND ALSO CONTROL APPARATUS FOR AN ON-BOARD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - An electrical system has first and second switches. The switches are used by the electrical system to produce closed circuits from a first energy storage device and/or a second energy storage device to a system load to supply power to the system load. The electrical system has a device for detecting a voltage at the second energy storage device and for comparing the detected voltage with a voltage threshold, and also a control device for producing a third, closed circuit from the second energy storage device to an earth connection by closing the first and second switches, and therefore for discharging the second energy storage device when the detected voltage exceeds the voltage threshold. This prevents the second energy storage device from charging uncontrollably when a system fault occurs in the electrical system or on the current path from the first energy storage device to the second energy storage device. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130009462 | POWER-FEED DEVICE - Disclosed is a vehicle charging system that includes a plurality of primary self-resonance coils provided on a road side and a plurality of secondary self-resonance coils provided on a vehicle. Power is fed from the primary self-resonance coils to the secondary self-resonance coils. Each primary self-resonance coil has a different resonance frequency from the adjacent primary self-resonance coils. Each secondary self-resonance coil has a different resonance frequency from the adjacent secondary self-resonance coils. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130009463 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A power supply system is provided that can reduce the maximum value of the amount of power per unit time supplied to a load and a power storage portion and that can increase the amount of power stored in the power storage portion. The power supply system ( | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130009464 | System and Method for Controlling a Battery Pack Output Contactor - Systems and methods for controlling a contactor of a battery pack are disclosed. In one embodiment, the coil of the contactor is controlled by a power supply. Further, the contactor coil holding current may be adjusted in response to vehicle drive mode. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130009465 | BATTERY POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The loads of a vehicle electrical system are connected to a power distribution bus through a first or through first and second latching relays. A set of vehicle mandatory loads are connected to an output side of the first latching relay to be cut off from the power distribution bus upon opening of the first latching relay. A set of vehicle optional loads are connected to an output side of the second latching relay to be cut off from the power distribution bus upon opening of the first latching relay or the second latching relay. Opening and closing of the first and second latching relays depends of the values for the measured current and measured voltage. Among factors relating to opening and closing of the first and second latching relays are measured voltage exceeding a voltage high threshold, in which case the first latching relay opens, measured voltage falling below a low voltage threshold in which case the second latching relay opens while the first latching relay remains closed and a positive current transient exceeding a minimum threshold, which opens the first latching relay. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130015699 | POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS, POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, VEHICLE, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUSAANM Mita; HiroyukiAACI SaitamaAACO JPAAGP Mita; Hiroyuki Saitama JP - A power transfer unit configured to transfer power using magnetic fields, and a foreign object remover configured to remove a foreign object in the vicinity of a power transfer path when the power is transferred. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130015700 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE, COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND VEHICLEAANM Ichikawa; ShinjiAACI Toyota-shiAACO JPAAGP Ichikawa; Shinji Toyota-shi JP - A communication device includes: an oscillating circuit for generating a single including a signal potential that is based on a reference potential; a first terminal for communicating with a vehicle; and a first resistance circuit connected between an output of the oscillating circuit and the first terminal and having a resistance value variable according to a first input signal. Preferably, the vehicle includes: a second terminal connected to the first terminal; and a second resistance circuit connected between a ground node fed with the reference potential and the second terminal. The vehicle is provided with a first signal extraction node on a path connecting the second terminal and the second resistance circuit to each other. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130015701 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COMPENSATING POWER OF POWER SUPPLY DEVICE IN VEHICLE USING HIGH-CAPACITANCE CAPACITORAANM Lee; Dae-KyoAACI IncheonAACO KRAAGP Lee; Dae-Kyo Incheon KR - An apparatus and method for compensating power of electrical load in a vehicle using a high-capacitance capacitor is provided. The high-capacitance capacitor rapidly discharges current to compensate power when voltage output from a generator and battery has temporarily dropped while the vehicle is traveling and the capacitor is charged in a constant power pulse charging manner to prevent battery voltage instability due to generator overload caused when the capacitor is charged. The capacitor is temporarily stopped from being charged and discharges current to compensate power of electrical load if terminal voltage of the battery is reduced due to the electrical load when the capacitor is charged, resulting in compensation of power supply instability such as voltage decrease in real time to improve vehicle output and to prevent temporary deceleration, thereby not only improving driving characteristics but also significantly increasing fuel efficiency and performance and lifespan of various electric parts. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130015702 | METHOD FOR SORTING USED SECONDARY BATTERY, REBUILT BATTERY PACK, VEHICLE AND BATTERY OPERATED DEVICE INCORPORATING SAME, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING REBUILT BATTERY PACKAANM Ito; MasanoriAACI Toyohashi-shiAACO JPAAGP Ito; Masanori Toyohashi-shi JP - Disclosed are a method for adequately sorting used secondary batteries; a rebuilt battery pack that incorporates the used batteries sorted by the sorting method and have identical characteristics; a vehicle and a battery operated device which use the rebuilt battery pack; and a method for manufacturing a rebuilt battery pack which employs used batteries having identical characteristics. The method for sorting used secondary batteries includes a resistance measurement step for measuring the battery resistance of a battery the characteristics of which show a bathtub curve with respect to the period of use. The method further includes a resistance distinguishing step for distinguishing whether the battery resistance of the battery is greater or less than a period threshold value for identifying to which one of the following periods the battery belongs: an initial-stage high-resistance period, and end-stage high-resistance period, and a middle-stage low-resistance period. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130020862 | REGULATION CONTROL AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT SCHEME FOR WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER - Power transfer rate at a charging facility can be maximized by employing a feedback scheme. The state of charge (SOC) and temperature of the regenerative energy storage system (RESS) pack of a vehicle is monitored to determine the load due to the RESS pack. An optimal frequency that cancels the imaginary component of the input impedance for the output signal from a grid converter is calculated from the load of the RESS pack, and a frequency offset f* is made to the nominal frequency f | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130020863 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A power supply system or a vehicle includes: a first storage device; a charging device charging the first storage device with external power; a second storage device supplying an auxiliary load with a voltage lower than an output voltage of the first storage device; a first converter stepping down a voltage of power from the first storage device and supplying the auxiliary load and the second storage device with a voltage; a first controller controlling the charging device; a second converter smaller in capacity than the first converter, supplying the first controller with a voltage and charging the second storage device with the external power; and a second controller, when the external power is charged, controlling the first and second converters to selectively operate any one of the first and second converters based on a state of charge of the second storage device and a state of the auxiliary load. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130020864 | Charging an Electric Vehicle and Air Conditioning of the Vehicle Interior - A method is provided for charging an electric vehicle with an electric energy accumulator and for stationary mode air conditioning the vehicle interior by way of an electric air conditioning system. The electric energy accumulator is charged to a minimum state of charge. After the energy accumulator has reached the minimum state of charge, the interior is air conditioned in such a way that at an assumed departure time a preset air conditioning state of the interior is reached. The energy accumulator is charged to a target state of charge with any excess energy that is not required to reach the air conditioning state. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130020865 | HYBRID POWER AND ENERGY FOR ROBOTS - Advances in robot performance have been limited by a lack of advances in the mature field of battery technology. The focus of robotic power systems must expand from the use of single energy devices to the inclusion of multiple devices which can be optimized for a robotic platform. The challenge lies in the development of the hardware and control algorithms for a scalable power delivery architecture which satisfies the power and energy requirements of most unmanned ground vehicles. This invention is directed to an architecture which is easily scalable and facilitates the use of a wide variety of energy storage/generation devices, while focusing on the system control algorithm and its stability. The experimental results for an example system are presented demonstrating that the architecture functions properly when faced with real world robotic power demands. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130020866 | System Adapted For One or More Electrically Propellable Vehicles (Detector Arrangement) - This invention comprises a detector arrangement, said arrangement is related to a system (“S”), adapted for driving a vehicle ( | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130026822 | Energy Storage System and Related Method - Disclosed herein is an energy storage system and related method. According to one embodiment, such a system comprises a power management system and a plurality of energy banks coupled to the power management system, wherein each of the plurality of energy banks is capable of being independently discharged through the power management system. The power management system is configured to select at least one of the plurality of energy banks to transfer energy between the energy storage system and a machine powered using the energy storage system. According to one embodiment, the method comprises determining an energy transfer requirement of the machine powered by the energy storage system, selecting at least one of the plurality of energy banks for responding to the energy transfer requirement, and transferring energy between the selected energy bank(s) and the machine according to the energy transfer requirement. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130026823 | BATTERY SYSTEM FOR MICRO-HYBRID VEHICLES COMPRISING HIGH-EFFICIENCY CONSUMERS - A battery system for a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine includes at least one starting circuit, a low-voltage on-board supply system, and an on-board supply system with an increased voltage. The starting circuit has a first battery and a starter that is configured to be connected to the first battery. The low-voltage supply system has at least one electrical consumer and a second battery configured to produce a first voltage. The supply system with increased voltage has an electrical generator and a third battery configured to produce a second voltage that is higher than the first voltage. The electric generator is configured to produce a third voltage that is higher than the second voltage. A first coupling connects the supply system with increased voltage to the low-voltage supply system and transfers energy therebetween. A second coupling connects the low-voltage on-board supply system to the starter circuit. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130026824 | GROUNDING STRUCTURE OF HIGH VOLTAGE SECONDARY BATTERY FOR VEHICLE - Provided is a grounding structure of a high voltage secondary battery for a vehicle capable of securing stable ground potential of various electric devices included in the vehicle and reducing a risk factor that may be generated due to a potential difference by connecting a battery pack including a secondary battery and an inverter for the vehicle provided in the next generation vehicle such as a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), an electric vehicle (EV), a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to each other by a ground wire formed of an electric wire in order to allow a vehicle body and a battery pack to have equipotential. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130026825 | AIRCRAFT INTERIOR POWER CONVERTER - An aircraft interior power converter comprises electronic circuitry that includes a primary power converter operative to convert an AC input power supply to a primary DC output power supply, a regulator for at least one of the DC output voltages required, the regulator being operative to receive the primary DC output power supply and generate a DC input power supply at the voltage required for a particular DC outlet connected to that regulator. An output protection circuit is provided for each DC outlet and is operative to receive a DC input voltage. Each output protection circuit comprises a comparator circuit that generates a load signal indicative of the electrical load being taken by that DC outlet, compares that load signal against a predetermined load limit, and generates an output control signal to disconnect the DC input voltage from the DC outlet if the load signal exceeds the predetermined load limit. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130026826 | WIRING HARNESS - There is provided a wiring harness allowing a cable main body to be shaken effectively. The wiring harness includes a harness main body | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130033101 | Vehicle with a Power Distributor and a Control Unit - In a vehicle with a power distributor and a control unit, the power distributor includes a bistable relay with at least one coil. The bistable relay can be set to first and second switching states. The bistable relay has an integrated circuit, wherein a control unit activates the integrated circuit by way of a control line and defines one of the two switching states via a control signal. The control unit applies a first control voltage or a second control voltage to the control line, wherein the first control voltage corresponds to the first switching state, and the second control voltage corresponds to the second switching state. The integrated circuit switches a current pulse through the coil in order to set the bistable relay to the switching state defined by the control unit. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130038120 | POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS ACTIVATING METHOD - The two ends of a battery circuit ( | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130038121 | Hybrid Construction Machine Control System - A generator connected to an engine generates AC power. A converter is connected to the generator, and an inverter for controlling the electric power to a rotation electric motor is connected to the converter. The converter and the inverter are formed of IGBTs connected between power supply lines and the rotation electric motor. The AC power from the generator is converted directly to AC power which can be supplied to the rotation electric motor. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130043720 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROTECTING AN AUTOTRANSFORMER FOR AN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a method for protecting a multi-phase autotransformer for an aircraft, including the steps of receiving ( | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130043721 | Rail Based Potential Energy Storage For Utility Grid Ancillary Services - A utility grid ancillary services system employs an inclined track with a utility grid connection system associated with the track. Shuttle units ride on the inclined track and have a motor/generator and an onboard electrical system for control. The motor/generator is connected to draw power from or provide power to the utility grid connection system. A controller in communication with an electric utility controls the onboard electrical system. Software modules in the controller increase uphill force responsive to a regulation down command from the utility thereby absorbing additional power from the utility grid or decreasing the amount of power provided to the grid. The software modules decrease force in an uphill direction responsive to a regulation up command from the utility thereby generating additional power to supply the utility grid or decreasing the amount of power absorbed from the grid. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130043722 | DC TRAILING CABLE SYSTEM FOR TETHERED MINING VEHICLES - A DC trailing cable system for tethered machines is disclosed. The DC trailing cable system may include a power center configured to provide DC power having a controlled voltage value. In addition, the DC trailing cable system may include a tethered machine comprising one or more inverters and one or more motors, wherein the one or more inverters are supplied DC power, at least in part, from the power center via a two-core trailing cable, and wherein the one or more inverters are connected to the one or more motors. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130049454 | PREDICTION OF TRANSISTOR TEMPERATURE IN AN INVERTER POWER MODULE OF A VEHICLE, AND RELATED OPERATING METHODS - A power module system for a vehicle includes a circuit board, a power transistor mounted to the circuit board, and a temperature sensor mounted to the circuit board in a sensing location remote from the power transistor. The temperature sensor is configured to measure a real-time temperature at the sensing location. The system also includes a processor coupled to the temperature sensor to generate a predicted real-time silicon temperature for the power transistor from the measured real-time temperature at the sensing location. The predicted real-time silicon temperature is generated using a selected calibration curve that corresponds to a current operating state of the vehicle. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130049457 | ELECTRIC STORAGE APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, ELECTRIC VEHICLE, AND ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM - A battery system includes a plurality of electronic storage modules serially connected together. Each electronic storage module includes a battery block group including a plurality of battery cells, and a different magnetic core connected to each battery block group. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130049458 | BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM AND TRAIN - A battery charging system includes a first battery unit for storing electric power to be supplied to a driving system of a train, and a second battery unit for storing electric power to be supplied to the first battery unit. A control unit calculates electric power consumption from the first battery unit. And a battery charging unit supplies electric power to the first battery unit from the second battery unit based on the electric power consumption calculated by the control unit. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130057057 | POWER SOURCE SYSTEM - In the case where the rotation speeds of respective magneto alternating current (AC) generators of a plurality of power source apparatuses ( | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130057058 | Method and Apparatus for Supplying Power to a Portable Electronic Device in an Aircraft - Provided is an apparatus. The apparatus includes a power conditioning module. The power conditioning module includes an input that is operable to receive a first power from an aircraft. The power conditioning module includes electronic circuitry that is operable to transform the first power to a second power. The second power is different from the first power and is suitable for charging a portable electronic device. The power conditioning module includes a status indication mechanism that is operable to indicate a status of the power conditioning module. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130057059 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROTECTING AN AUTOTRANSFORMER FOR AN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a method for protecting a multi-phase autotransformer for an aircraft, including the steps of receiving ( | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130057060 | DEVICE FOR CANCELING UNDESIRABLE MAGNETIC FIELD AROUND ON-LINE ELECTRIC VEHICLE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND ON-LINE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CAPABLE OF CANCELING UNDESIRABLE MAGNETIC FIELD - A method, for manufacturing a device for canceling an undesirable magnetic field around an on-line electric vehicle, the method comprising, calculating a primary magnetic field generated by a current flowing through a power line, calculating a first undesirable magnetic field, calculating a second undesirable magnetic field, obtaining an entire undesirable magnetic field by calculating a vector sum of the first and second undesirable magnetic fields, obtaining a number of turns of a coil to be wound around one end or both ends of the power acquisition device which maximally cancels the entire undesirable magnetic field, and winding the coil around the end or ends of the power acquisition device in accordance with the obtained number of turns, and short-circuiting each coil. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130057061 | POWER CONVERSION APPARATUS - A power conversion apparatus is provided which includes a plurality of power conversion circuits which individually supply power to a plurality of in-vehicle auxiliary units, a common capacitor which is connected to input terminals of the plurality of power conversion circuits, an operation section which operates respective switching elements of the plurality of power conversion circuits, and a variation section which varies a switching frequency of the switching element configuring at least one of the power conversion circuits, when the operation section turns the switching element on or off. The operation section sets switching frequencies of the switching elements of at least two of the power conversion circuits so as to be different from each other. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130057062 | WIRING METHOD AND WIRING SYSTEM FOR STRUCTURES - A unitized wiring portion (wiring unit) has a hard pipe member, a wire provided in the pipe member, and outside wiring connectors connected at each end of the wire. A plurality of wiring units are prepared in advance wherein wiring units are divided into multiple groups having different length of wires and so on. The wiring units are arranged in a structure (e.g. a vehicle body) and the outside wiring connectors are connected to each other to form a wiring network. The wiring units are fixed to frame and/or reinforcing members to thereby increase mechanical strength of the structure. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130057063 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR POWER CONVERSION - An apparatus includes a DC-link, a voltage converter, a bus voltage controller, and a supervisory controller. The voltage converter is configured to convert a first DC voltage into a second DC voltage based on a command signal and based on an adjustment signal and to supply the second DC voltage to the DC-link. The bus voltage controller is configured to iterate calculation of the adjustment signal to communicate each iterated calculation of the adjustment signal to the voltage converter. The supervisory controller is configured to iterate calculation of the command signal and to communicate each iterated calculation of the command signal to the voltage converter and to the bus voltage controller. A frequency of the bus voltage controller to communicate each iterated calculation of the adjustment signal is higher than a frequency of the supervisory controller to communicate each iterated calculation of the command signal. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130062936 | LOAD CONTROL DEVICE - A load control device controls a load of a vehicle based on a signal inputted from a manipulation part manipulated by a user. The load control device includes a first command part that issues a first command to supply electric power to the load based on the signal from the manipulation part, a monitor that monitors existence or non-existence of an abnormality of the first command part, and outputs a reset signal in order to reset a state of the first command part when the abnormality of the first command part is detected, a second command part that issues a second command to supply the electric power to the load when the reset signal is inputted from the monitor, and an electric-power supply controller that controls the supply of the electric power to the load based on the first command or the second command. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130062937 | BUSBAR FOR A POWER DISTRIBUTOR IN VEHICLES AND POWER DISTRIBUTOR HAVING SUCH A BUSBAR - A busbar is provided for a power distributor in vehicles. The busbar comprises at least one fastening region for fuses. The fastening region is separated by at least one slot which cuts through the busbar from the remaining part of the busbar to such an extent that the fastening region is only connected to the remaining part of the busbar by a web. The cross section of the web is smaller compared to the adjacent fastening region and the adjacent remaining part of the busbar. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130062938 | Power Generation Apparatus - An apparatus including an alternator that is drivable by an engine for producing a first AC electric current, a rectifier in electrical communication with the alternator for producing a DC electric current, an inverter in electrical communication with the rectifier for producing a second AC electric current where the second AC electric current having an acceptable frequency and/or voltage, and the inverter in electrical communication with one or more electric loads responsive to the second AC electric current, and an energy storage device that is able to electrically couple to the alternator, rectifier, and/or inverter. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130069424 | ONBOARD POWER LINE CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC OR HYBRID VEHICLE - A power line quality conditioning system for a vehicle includes an onboard rechargeable direct current (DC) energy storage system and an onboard electrical system coupled to the energy storage system. The energy storage system provides DC energy to drive an electric traction motor of the vehicle. The electrical system operates in a charging mode such that alternating current (AC) energy from a power grid external to the vehicle is converted to DC energy to charge the DC energy storage system. The electrical system also operates in a vehicle-to-grid power conditioning mode such that DC energy from the DC energy storage system is converted to AC energy to condition an AC voltage of the power grid. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130069425 | CONTROL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A control apparatus for a vehicle, wherein a detection signal, indicating the connection state of an external power feeding device | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130076120 | AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM - An emergency power system for use on an aircraft includes an emergency electrical generator coupled to a mechanical power source for generating emergency electrical power. An electrical power distribution network connects the emergency electrical generator to a plurality of electrical loads. A controller controls the electrical power distribution network to selectively couple and decouple the electrical loads to and from the emergency electrical generator based upon a priority rank assigned to each of the electrical loads. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130076121 | PROXIMITY SWITCH HAVING LOCKOUT CONTROL FOR CONTROLLING MOVABLE PANEL - A vehicle proximity switch and method are provided having lockout control for controlling a movable panel on a vehicle. The switch includes a proximity sensor such, as a capacitive sensor, installed in a vehicle and providing a sense activation field. The proximity switch also includes control circuitry for processing the sense activation field to sense user activation of the switch and controls functionality when one or more lockout sensors are activated. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130076122 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND CHARGING ADAPTER - There are provided a power supply system, an electric vehicle and a charging adapter. Electric power from a commercial power supply is distributed to electric lines by way of a distribution board and provided to electric apparatuses and an electric vehicle from the electric lines. When power consumption of electric apparatuses exceeds a predetermined value upon charging the electric vehicle, charging power to be supplied to the electric vehicle is decreased. Decreasing the charging power to the electric vehicle can avoid the restriction of the use of the electric apparatuses, thereby improving user's satisfaction. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130076123 | SECURE POWER SOURCE STRUCTURE FOR STARTUP OF ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - A starting power securing structure of an electric power supply device includes a built-in battery that is mounted on the electric power supply device, an operation control portion that is mounted on the electric power supply device and controls the operation of the electric power invert portion, and a discharging control portion that is provided in the electric vehicle and controls the discharging of the driving battery, wherein the driving battery, the operation control portion and the first connection plug are electrically connected, and the electric power of the built-in battery is supplied to the operation control portion and the first connection plug, whereby the electric power is supplied to the discharging control portion via the first connection plug while the electric power invert portion can be operated, and electricity can be transmitted from the electric vehicle to the electric power supply device. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130076124 | POWER SWITCHING APPARATUS - A power switching apparatus, configured to switch a power supply source that is configured to supply an electric power to an air conditioner that is mounted on a vehicle that can receive a power supply from a plurality of power sources, includes: a selecting unit configured to select the power supply source during execution of pre-air conditioning in which an operation of the air conditioner is started before start of running of the vehicle; and a setting unit configured to set a power supply to be supplied from the power supply source that is selected by the selecting unit, to the air conditioner. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130076125 | LOAD CONTROL DEVICE - A load control device controls a load of a vehicle based on a signal inputted from a manipulation part manipulated by a user. The load control device includes a first command part that issues a first command to supply an electric power to the load based on the signal from the manipulation part, and outputs a predetermined operating signal when operating normally, a second command part that issues a second command to supply the electric power to the load when the operating signal is not inputted from the first command part, and an electric-power supply controller that controls the supply of the electric power to the load based on the first command or the second command. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130076126 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - An electric vehicle includes: an electric motor; an inverter that supplies electric power to the electric motor; and a cooling system that cools at least one of the electric motor and the inverter, the cooling system having: a main coolant passage configured to circulate a coolant through a radiator and at least one of the electric motor and the inverter; a bypass coolant passage, connected to the main coolant passage, that bypasses at least one of the electric motor and the inverter; and a controller configured to switch from the main coolant passage to the bypass coolant passage when a main switch of the vehicle provided at a driver's seat is turned off while the electric vehicle is travelling, and to switch from the bypass coolant passage to the main coolant passage when the main switch is then turned on. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130076127 | POWER SOURCE APPARATUS AND VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE POWER SOURCE APPARATUS - The power source apparatus is provided with a plurality of battery blocks | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130082517 | OPERATING MACHINE - An operating machine includes: a charging time estimation unit that estimates a first estimated charging time required to restore a capacity of a first battery from a first estimated residual capacity to a target capacity value of the first battery and a second estimated charging time required to restore a capacity of a second battery from a second estimated residual capacity to a target capacity value of the second battery; a capacity management implementation unit that implements capacity management on the first battery and the second battery such that the first battery is charged for the first estimated charging time and the second battery is charged for the second estimated charging time; and a discharge amount limitation unit for limiting a discharge amount of the second battery during an idling stop so that a residual capacity of the second battery after discharge is maintained at or above a set value. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130082518 | SUPERCONDUCTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - This invention relates to a superconducting electrical network, comprising: an electrical system including a plurality of superconducting electrical equipment; a cryogenic system including one or more refrigeration units for providing coolant to the plurality of superconducting electrical equipment; a controller configured to control the flow of coolant to the plurality of superconducting electrical equipment, wherein the controller is configured to isolate the supply of refrigerant to one or more of the plurality of electrical equipment upon demand and increase the flow of coolant to one or more of the non-isolated plurality of electrical equipment. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130082519 | BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM - A battery charging system includes a battery, a load and a controller to control supply power to be supplied from an external power source to the battery and the load, in accordance with a request charging power and a request load power. The controller limits power supplied from the external power source to the battery to an allowable battery power, and distributes the supply power from the external power source between the battery and the load in a state holding limitation of limiting the supply power from the external power source to the allowable battery power when a request for the supply of power to the load is generated. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130082520 | Method for Packaging and Connecting Ultracapacitors for Energy Storage Purposes - An ultracapacitor energy storage system and in particular a system for packaging and connecting ultracapacitors ( | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130093238 | POWER MANAGEMENT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - An apparatus for managing power in an electric vehicle includes a control circuit and a first switch. The control circuit is configured to generate a first control signal based on a current of a battery operable for powering the electric vehicle, and to generate a second control signal based on a voltage of the battery. The first switch is configured to control connection of the battery to a power source and a load in the electric vehicle according to the first control signal. The first control signal controls a voltage at a terminal of the first switch to maintain the current of the battery to be substantially equal to a current setting, and the second control signal controls the battery to switch between a first state and a second state. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130099558 | WELDING MODULE INCLUDING DUAL CYCLE POWER SYSTEM - A device has an engine mechanically coupled to a generator, and a plurality of electrical receptacles coupled to the generator. The device also includes a transformer and a selector switch for selectively placing the transformer in a circuit containing at least one of the plurality of electrical outlets. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130099559 | Power Supply System - A power supply system includes a plurality of DC-DC converters and at least one operating unit. The DC-DC converters are connected in parallel to one another. The at least one operating unit operates the DC-DC converters such that power is supplied through the DC-DC converters to a predetermined power-supplied object. The at least one operating unit includes a voltage controller, a current limiter, and a specified value increasing unit. The voltage controller operates the DC-DC converters such that output voltages thereof are controlled to be respective target voltage. The current limiter operates the DC-DC converters such that output currents thereof are limited to respective specified value, when the output currents exceed the respective specified value. The specified value increasing unit increases the respective specified value for at least one of the DC-DC converters, when output current of the at least one of the DC-DC converters exceeds the specified value. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130099560 | MULTIPLE SOURCE ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION IN AIRCRAFT - Disclosed herein is a method of providing electrical power to an aircraft. The method comprises selectively sourcing power from a plurality of power sources. The power sources comprise one or more generators driven by an engine, and at least one other power source comprising one or more batteries, one or more fuel cells and/or one or more thermo-electric power sources. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130099561 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR UTILIZATION OF REGENERATIVE BRAKING ELECTRICAL ENERGY FOR OPERATING AUXILIARY SYSTEM IN A VEHICLE - Electrical power from a dynamic braking process in a vehicle is used to power one or more auxiliary systems in the vehicle. The auxiliary systems may be a urea storage container heating unit, a particulate filter regeneration heating unit, a cabin heating system, and/or a battery heating unit. When dynamic braking electricity is unavailable, and to the extent the dynamic braking electricity is insufficient for powering the auxiliary system, electrical power from an energy device on board the vehicle is used to power the auxiliary system. The energy device may be an auxiliary energy storage device, devoted for use in powering the auxiliary system. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130106171 | AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE POWER SYSTEM INTERLOCK DETECTION | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130106172 | ELECTRICAL-POWER-FEED CONNECTOR AND ELECTRICAL POWER SOURCE | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130106173 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING DISCHARGE, BATTERY PACK, ELECTRICAL STORAGE SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND POWER SYSTEM | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130106174 | CONTROL UNIT FOR VEHICLE | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130106175 | CONTROL DEVICE | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130106176 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130106177 | DEVICE FOR FEEDING ELECTRICITY TO EQUIPMENT, THE DEVICE BEING INCORPORATED IN THE FLOOR OF AN AIRCRAFT CABIN | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130106178 | PARALLEL CONFIGURATION OF SERIES CELLS WITH SEMICONDUCTOR SWITCHING | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130106179 | CONTROL UNIT FOR OPERATING A SAFETY SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH A SAFETY SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130106180 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE FOR VEHICLE | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130113276 | POWER SUPPLY WITH EXTENDED MINIMUM VOLTAGE OUTPUT - Various exemplary embodiments relate a system for supplying power. The system may include a power source outputting a source voltage, a regulator connected to the power source, and an extension module connected to the power source. The regulator may output a first voltage when the source voltage is above a minimum threshold, and the extension module may output a second voltage when the source voltage falls below the minimum threshold. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130113277 | BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF VEHICLE - Disclosed is a battery management system. More specifically, the battery management system includes an alternator that supplies a battery and electronic equipment of a vehicle with electricity that is generated by a driving torque of the vehicle, a battery that supplies the electronic equipment with power that is charged by the alternator, a battery observer that observes a condition of the battery, a vehicle information collection portion that collects vehicle condition information according to driving of the vehicle, and a control portion that performs charging recovery of the battery by activating a battery refresh operation when at least one condition of a current accumulation value of the battery, a low SCO entry frequency, and a vehicle starting frequency satisfies a predetermined battery refresh condition. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130113278 | MEANS OF TRANSPORT AND METHOD FOR WIRED DATA TRANSMISSION BETWEEN TWO VEHICLES WHICH ARE DETACHABLY CONNECTED TO ONE ANOTHER - A transport system or means of transport includes vehicles detachably connected to one another and a data transmission apparatus for wired data transmission between the vehicles and within the vehicles. In each vehicle the data transmission apparatus includes data coupling units for the data transmission between the respective vehicle and vehicles connected to it as well as two separate data connections connecting its two data coupling units. Each data coupling unit has four data ports as well as one or more switch units which can be used to produce different electrical connection states for the data ports. A method for data transmission in such a transport system or means of transport is also provided. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130113279 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE PROPULSION CONTROL DEVICE AND RAILWAY VEHICLE SYSTEM - An electric vehicle propulsion control device having a power storage device includes: a first switch configured to perform opening and closing of a circuit between an overhead wire and a power converting unit; a second switch configured to perform opening and closing of a circuit between the power converting unit and a motor; a switching unit configured to select a terminal on a side of the power converting unit to which the first switch is connected or a terminal on a side of the power converting unit to which the second switch is connected and connect the terminal to the power storage device; and a control unit configured to control the power converting unit, the first switch, the second switch, and the switching unit to switch a connection destination of the power converting unit and cause the power converting unit to operate as an inverter or a DC/DC converter. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130119755 | HOUSEKEEPING CIRCUIT HAVING TRICKLE CHARGE CAPABILITIES - A housekeeping circuit configured to facilitate powering multiple loads is contemplated. The housekeeping circuit may include a transformer to regulate voltage output for using in powering the loads. A trickle circuit may be included to facilitate setting a minimum loading on the transformer. The minimum loading may be beneficial in insuring proper regulation of the transformer. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130119756 | POWER SOURCE MONITOR - A power source current control unit ( | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130119757 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A power supply system for an electric vehicle includes a battery, a power line, a connector, a separating operation device, a switch device, a switching operation member, and an interlock member. The switch device is configured to interrupt an electrical connection between the battery and the connector. The switching operation member is configured to be operated by an operator to open the switch device to interrupt the electrical connection. The interlock member is movable from a first position to a second position if the switching operation member has been operated by the operator to open the switch device to interrupt the electrical connection. The interlock member is configured to prohibit, at the first position, the operator from operating the separating operation device. The interlock member is configured to allow, at the second position, the operator to operate the separating operation device. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130119758 | MOUNT STRUCTURE TO MOUNT POWER CONTROLLER ON VEHICLE BODY - A mount structure to mount a power controller on a vehicle body includes a power supply line and a unit support frame. The power supply line includes a wiring connecting portion to be connected to the power controller, and an outer wiring portion extending from the wiring connecting portion along an end face of the power controller. The end face is provided to face in a widthwise direction of the vehicle body. The unit support frame is to support the power controller and includes a widthwise outer frame extending along the end face of the power controller. The widthwise outer frame is disposed outward of the outer wiring portion in the widthwise direction with respect to the power controller and is disposed to overlie the end face of the power controller as seen from the widthwise direction. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130127242 | WIRELESS ELECTRIC POWER FEEDING EQUIPMENT - An electric power supply device generates electric power having a prescribed frequency. An electric power transfer unit receives electric power from the electric power supply device, and transfers electric power to an electric power receiving unit in a contactless manner by resonating with the electric power receiving unit via an electromagnetic field, An electric power sensor senses power reflected to the electric power supply device. A discharging coil unit externally discharges electric power output from the electric power supply device. A relay electrically connects the discharging coil unit between the electric power supply device and the electric power transfer unit when the reflected power detected has a value exceeding a predetermined value. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130127243 | POWER CONVERTER WITH DIAGNOSTIC UNIT POWER SUPPLY OUTPUT - A power converter includes positive and negative input lines and an input capacitor coupled across the input lines. The power converter also includes a switch coupled across the input lines that includes a control contact and an additional contact. The power converter also includes switch controller coupled to the control contact and that includes positive and negative input connections. The power converter also includes a contactor diagnostic supply interface coupled between the positive input connection and the additional contact. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130127244 | ELECTRICITY SUPPLY VEHICLE - An electricity supply vehicle is provided with an electricity storage device charged with generated energy of an electric generator driven by an internal combustion engine mounted on the electricity supply vehicle or with regenerated energy of the electricity supply vehicle and is operable to supply electricity to an external equipment located outside of the electricity supply vehicle during stop of the electricity supply vehicle. The electricity supply vehicle includes: a setting unit configured to set expected supply electric energy to be supplied to the external equipment; and a determining unit configured to determine, based on the expected supply electric energy, a target charging amount of the electricity storage device to be charged during running of the electricity supply vehicle. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130134775 | POWER CONTROLLER - A power controller for a vehicle includes a power converter module, a three-phase terminal, and a three-phase terminal base. The three-phase terminal includes a first flat portion, a second flat portion, and a curved portion. The first flat portion is connected to a contact surface of a three-phase output terminal to be in contact with the contact surface. The second flat portion is connected to a fixed surface of the three-phase terminal base to be in contact with the fixed surface. The three-phase terminal has a shape such that a predetermined gap is provided between the first flat portion and the contact surface of the three-phase output terminal when the first flat portion is released from the contact surface of the three-phase output terminal while the second flat portion is being in contact with the fixed surface of the three-phase terminal base. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130134776 | Energy supply system, aircraft or spacecraft and method - An energy supply system, an aircraft and spacecraft using such an energy supply system and a method for providing electrical energy with the energy supply system. The energy supply system comprises an energy source which generates a direct current or a direct voltage. A converter is coupled to the energy source and is designed to convert the generated direct current or the generated direct voltage into an output current specified for the energy supply system or an output voltage specified for the energy supply system. A switching device is designed to couple an output of the energy supply system to the converter or directly to the energy source as a function of the electrical power required by the energy supply system. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130140882 | Kinetic Energy Recovery System to recharge the traction storage device of an electric vehicle through inertial differentials between a static mass and the lateral motions of a vehicle in motion. - A Kinetic Energy Recovery System to recharge the traction storage device of an electric vehicle through inertial differentials between a static mass and the lateral motions of a vehicle in motion. A modular machine made of an eccentric mass, which tends to remain motionless, against which the vehicle moves, forming the kinetic energy to turn that eccentric wheel, which in turn drives a series of ratios of shafts to generate electricity. Further, this generated electricity is rectified and regulated to the correct voltage to recharge the storage device on board that electric vehicle. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130140883 | VEHICLE POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, VEHICLE POWER INFORMATION MANAGING APPARATUS AND VEHICLE ELECTRICAL LOAD - A vehicle power management system judges whether or not a vehicle is in an excess energy state capable of generating an excess power in addition to a required generated power without consuming drive energy for running of the vehicle. If judged that the vehicle is in the excess energy state, first power value information is generated as power value information indicating a power value which is derived on the basis of a balance between a power supply and a power demand for the supplied power. In at least one of loads, when the first power value information is generated during operation of the load, a power consumption of the load is increased during a part or all of a period where the the first power value information is generated so as to be larger than a power consumption of the load immediately before the first power value information is generated. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130140884 | SIGNAL OUTPUT CIRCUIT - Provided is a signal output circuit capable of outputting a normal signal in accordance with an input signal, even when part of the circuit fails. A signal output circuit includes a CPU, a switching circuit, and an output terminal. The switching circuit includes: a first switching unit having a first switching element and a second switching element, and a second switching unit having a third switching element and a fourth switching element. The drain, source, and gate of each of the first and second switching elements are connected to a power source, drains of the third and fourth switching elements, and a first output port of the CPU, respectively. The source and gate of each of the third and fourth switching elements are connected to the output terminal and a second output port of the CPU. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130140885 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING A PLURALITY OF ENERGY LOADS AND ENERGY SUPPLIES IN A COORDINATED MANNER - The operation and/or power of a plurality of energy loads and/or energy supplies configured to supply power to the energy loads are managed in a coordinated manner. The coordinated control over the energy loads and/or energy supplies may enable the execution of missions including a one or more objectives by energy loads with an enhanced efficiency, autonomy, and/or effectiveness. Aspects of the planning and/or management of execution of the missions may be automated according to predetermined rules and/or criteria. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130147264 | THREE PHASE INVERTER DRIVER - A system and method of use of a three-phase inverter driver is disclosed. In some exemplary embodiments three single-phase inverters are connected to the three-phase AC input of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) so that each of the single-phase inverters provide one of the three phases of the AC signal used by the EVSE. The single-phase inverters are rectified and either have variance in their output frequencies or have their phases staggered so that the maximum voltage provided to the EVSE remains at a consistently high level. In some cases, the three phases each cross polarity simultaneously, resulting in a drop in the maximum three-phase voltage, so low-capacity capacitors are used in conjunction with the inverters to bridge these gaps in voltage. Embodiments use readily available, inexpensive components that have regulatory safety-approval and therefore may allow implementation on a vehicle or with a load leveling energy storage system. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130147265 | COMBINED WIRED AND WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL FOR "HANDS-FREE" MULTIMEDIA AND TELEPHONY EQUIPMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A remote control unit carries control keys and possesses in its back face a battery housing with central and peripheral power supply contacts, and also with signal transmission contacts. An active support carries a portion in relief suitable for penetrating into the housing of the unit to take the place of the power supply battery. Two power supply terminals are connected to a power supply line and arranged so as to bear against the respective power supply contacts of the unit when the portion in relief is inserted and locked in the housing of the unit, with the same applying for signal transmission terminals that are arranged on the portion in relief in positions that correspond to the transmission contacts of the unit. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130147266 | TRACK-BOUND VEHICLE CONVERTER - A track-bound vehicle converter comprises a block-wave generator ( | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130154349 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWER DISTRIBUTION - A direct current (DC) power distribution system is provided for an aircraft. The system includes a DC system bus configured to carry electrical power from a source of electrical power to a plurality of electrical loads. The electrical loads are onboard the aircraft. The DC system bus includes a load side. The system includes a plurality of power converter modules that are electrically coupled in series to the DC system bus on the load side of the DC system bus. The power converter modules are configured to be electrically attached to corresponding sub-sets of the electrical loads. At least one of the power converter modules is configured to be short circuited in response to a fault such that the at least one power converter module does not supply electrical power to the corresponding subset of the electrical loads. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130154350 | MARINE BATTERY INTERCONNECTION SYSTEM - A marine electrical system may include a first electrical subsystem and a second electrical subsystem. A jumper switching device may be interposed between the first and second subsystem. The jumper switching device may have normally open contacts. The first electrical subsystem may remain electrically independent from the second electrical subsystem except when the normally open contacts of the jumper switching device are closed. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130154351 | ELECTRICAL ARCHITECTURE WITH POWER OPTIMIZATION - An electrical architecture includes at least one generator. A fast switching device connects the generator to a bus. A plurality of loads draw electrical power from the bus. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130154352 | Pyrotechnic High Voltage Battery Disconnect - A system for decoupling a HV source from an electric vehicle's electrical system is provided that includes (i) at least one electrical contactor, where the HV source is electrically connected to the vehicle's electrical system when the electrical contactor is in a closed state and not electrically connected to the vehicle's electrical system when the electrical contactor is in an open state; (ii) a supplemental restraint system (SRS) that monitors collision data from a plurality of impact sensors and outputs an activation signal in response to monitored collision data; and (iii) a pyrotechnic switch, where the pyrotechnic switch has a pre-activated first state that provides a conductive path that allows the HV source to be electrically connected to the vehicle's electrical system and an activated second state that severs the conductive path and prevents the HV source from being electrically connected to the vehicle's electrical system. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130154353 | SPACE-DIVISION MULTIPLE POWER FEEDING AND COLLECTING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a space-division multiple power feeding and collecting apparatus, and more specifically to a space-division multiple power feeding and collecting apparatus which is composed of multiple power feeding type lines using phase division, time division or frequency division and the like along a traveling direction of a moving body and receives electric power therethrough so as to feed the electric power to and to collect electric power from various moving bodies of a vehicle, and underwater moving body or a robot and the like in a non-contact manner. The present invention can obtain a constant output voltage through the minimization of a regular variation of an output voltage in the traveling direction of the moving body by applying the space-division multiple feeding method along the travelling direction of the moving body on an I-shaped feeding line, and increases an air gap by improving the mean output power to be transmitted to a secondary side and reducing the leakage flux generated between adjacent magnetic poles. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130154354 | VEHICULAR POWER SOURCE SYSTEM - A controller is provided in an in-vehicle electronic control unit (ECU) for controlling a backup power source to maintain continuous power supply to a memory in a standby state of ACC-OFF using a battery of a vehicle. The controller reduces dark current in the standby state by reducing an output voltage of the backup power source of the ECU depending on a state of the battery of the vehicle. The controller may be provided to not only the single ECU but also other ECUs in the vehicle, thereby reducing the dark current in the whole of the vehicle. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130154355 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ENERGY OF VEHICLE ACCORDING TO STORAGE STATE LEVEL - Provided is an energy controlling method, the method including: determining a charging state level of a battery based on information about a battery state and information about a charging station; generating control information corresponding to the charging state level using a predetermined state table; and transmitting the control information to a vehicle control system associated with a mechanical motion of an electric vehicle, a vehicle multimedia system associated with multimedia apparatuses installed within the electric vehicle, and a service management system associated with a service using a mobile communication network, wherein each of the vehicle control system, the vehicle multimedia system, and the service management system controls a power usage of corresponding apparatuses based on the control information. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130154356 | MOTOR-DRIVEN REFRIGERATING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A vehicle has a low-voltage power generator driven by an engine, a standard low-voltage battery and a standard low-voltage electric load. Additional equipment has an additional low-voltage battery for supplying electric power to an additional low-voltage electric load. The additional low-voltage battery is charged with electric power from the low-voltage power generator. The additional equipment further has a high-voltage battery for supplying electric power to a high-voltage electric load, and a converter for converting low-voltage electric power from the low-voltage power generator to high-voltage electric power. When relays are opened during a period in which engine operation is stopped, the electric power is supplied from the additional low-voltage battery to the converter, so that the high-voltage electric power is supplied to the high-voltage electric load, such as a motor-driven compressor. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130154357 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT - An electrical system for an aircraft is provided. The system comprises an inverter for transforming a first alternating current from an on-board network having a variable frequency into a second alternating current, and at least a first electrical load and at least a second electrical load, which are configured to be operated simultaneously by the second alternating current. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130154358 | ONBOARD BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - When a low charge state where the charge remaining amount of a battery that supplies power to onboard equipment is at or below a predetermined amount or an abnormal state of the battery is detected, the detection is notified to a server through a communication section. The state notified to the server is recorded in a storage section. When a portable terminal inquires of the server, the state of the battery recorded in the storage section is transmitted to the portable terminal. The portable terminal displays information as to the state of the battery received from the server. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130154359 | APPARATUS FOR GENERATING POWER FROM A TURBINE ENGINE - An electrical architecture for an aircraft providing power for the aircraft by generating power from a high pressure spool and a low pressure spool of a turbine engine. The spools can be used to drive corresponding generators; the power from which can be used to supply the various loads of the aircraft. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130154360 | ELECTRIC-POWERED VEHICLE - An electric-powered vehicle is equipped with a power storage system having power storage devices each including a plurality of serially connected cells, and an integration control device. Contactors and current sensors are connected in series to the power storage devices. Control devices capable of managing statuses of the power storage devices are provided in addition to the power storage devices, the contactors, and the current sensors, thereby forming unit power storage modules. The unit power storage modules are connected in parallel. An electrical load whose driving is controlled by using powers of the power storage devices is provided. The integration control device is connected to the electrical load and the control devices of the unit power storage modules. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130154361 | VEHICLE-MOUNTED INFORMATION APPARATUS - A main body chassis | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130154362 | POWER LINE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM, POWER LINE COMMUNICATION DEVICE, AND CONNECTOR DEVICE - A coupling transformer | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130162022 | VEHICLE INTERIOR DEVICE - A vehicle seat device, in particular a child seat device, includes at least one head support unit and/or at least one seat cover unit, and also includes at least one shoulder cushion unit. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130162023 | SWITCHING DEVICE, AND SOLAR POWER GENERATION SYSTEM AND VEHICLE DRIVING SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A series-parallel switch circuit is constituted by connecting, in parallel, multiple series switch circuits in which a first switch receiving electric current and a second switch outputting the electric current are connected in series. Middle points of the multiple series switch circuits are joined. When the series-parallel switch circuit is turned on, the second switches constituting the series-parallel switch circuit are turned on, and thereafter, the first switches constituting the series-parallel switch circuit are turned on. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130162024 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A TEMPERATURE-LIMITING DEVICE, TEMPERATURE-LIMITING DEVICE AND ELECTRICAL APPARATUS - In a method for operating a temperature-limiting device of an electrical unit activatable for a limited time period by way of an activation signal, the temperature-limiting device permits activation of the electrical unit upon occurrence of the activation signal only if a counter value is greater than or less than a reference value, the counter value being incremented or decremented by a determined temperature equivalence value upon each activation of the electrical unit. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130162025 | BATTERY INFORMATION OUTPUT EQUIPMENT FOR POWER SUPPLY AND DEMAND LEVELING SYSTEM - Battery information output equipment allows a driver of an electric vehicle | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130162026 | IN-VEHICLE BATTERY - In an in-vehicle battery of the present invention, a second battery module ( | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130162027 | CHARGE CONTROL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - When completion of timer charge before elapse of a designated time is designated by a timer charge reservation means for allowing a user to designate a predetermined charge time zone and a target amount of electric power to be charged to the battery, a timer charge start time is determined. Upon carrying out the timer charge, when it is predicted that the timer charge and battery heating are simultaneously carried out, a required amount of extension of a charge time period is determined so as to complete charge of the battery by the designated time, and starts charge of the battery at a time advanced relative to the timer charge start time by the required amount of extension of a charge time period. With this control, charge of the battery can be completed at a predetermined time without unnecessary enhancement in a required capacity of a battery heater. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130169035 | POWER SEMICONDUCTOR MODULE, POWER CONVERSION APPARATUS, AND RAILROAD VEHICLE - In a power semiconductor module for a three-level power conversion apparatus, first to fourth switching elements and first and second clamp diodes are respectively formed of a wide bandgap semiconductor, the first switching element. The first clamp diode, and the second switching element are arranged tandemly in order on one side of an element substrate, whereas the fourth switching element, the second clamp diode, and the third switching element are arranged tandemly in order on the other side, both along the flow direction of the cooling air. A first temperature sensor for external elements is arranged on an edge side of the element substrate, whereas a second temperature sensor is arranged on an edge side of the element substrate, respectively in a near-field region around the second and third switching elements, and first and fourth switching elements. The clamp diodes and the temperature sensors are accommodated in one module. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130169036 | AIRCRAFT POWER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK - An aircraft power distribution network comprising first and second galvanically isolated power bus bars, and first and second remote data concentrators (RDCs), each RDC having an input/output interface (I/O) and a power supply, the first RDC power supply being connected to the first power bus bar, the second RDC power supply being connected to the second power bus bar, an input/output device being connected to the I/O of the first RDC and to the I/O of the second RDC, each RDC being adapted to supply electrical power to the input/output device through its respective I/O, wherein each RDC includes a switch for isolating the input/output device, and the switches being operatively coupled such that electrical power cannot be supplied to the input/output device by both RDCs simultaneously. Also, a method of operating the network. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130169037 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE, APPARATUS AND ARRANGEMENT HAVING A POWER SUPPLY DEVICE SUCH AS THIS, AND METHOD FOR SUPPLYING POWER TO AT LEAST ONE TRACK ELEMENT FOR TRACK-GUIDED TRAFFIC - A power supply device, an apparatus and an assembly with the power supply device and a method for supplying power to a track element of a track-bound traffic system. The power supply device for at least one track element of the track-bound traffic has a trackside receiving device for receiving energy which is transmitted actively by electromagnetic induction by a transmitting device or a track-bound vehicle, and a trackside energy storage device for at least partial storage of the energy received by the trackside receiving device. The track element is supplied with electrical power from the trackside receiving device. The power transmission is decoupled in time from the energy transfer from the transmitting device to the trackside receiving device. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130175853 | HOUSING ASSEMBLY WITH REED SWITCH AND MAGNET - An electric machine and vehicular subsystem, apparatus includes a connection disposed within a housing and connecting a high voltage line with the electric machine. A controller controls the coupling of a power source to the high voltage line. A reed switch is positioned within the housing proximate the high voltage line connection. A member is removably mounted on the housing and structured so that removal of the member is necessary to gain access to the high voltage line connection, the member having a magnet. At least one low voltage communication line extends from the reed switch to the controller. Removal of the member from the housing opens the reed switch. Mounting of the member to the housing closes the reed switch. The controller terminates the providing of electric power to the high voltage line when the member is removed from the housing. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130175854 | SAFETY COVER WITH INTEGRATED MAGNET FOR REED SWITCH - An electric power source supplies electrical power to an electric machine of a vehicle via a plurality of high voltage lines. A plurality of connections are disposed within a housing for connecting the high voltage lines. A cover member encloses a hidden magnet and is removably secured to the housing so that removal is necessary to obtain access to the high voltage lines. A reed switch is mounted proximate the cover member, when secured, within a magnetic field of the magnet, whereby the reed switch is closed when the cover member is secured and is open when the cover member is removed. A controller is controllably coupled to the power source via a control connector and circuit of the electric machine. Such circuit extends from the reed switch to the controller, where the controller causes the electric power source to stop supplying electrical power when the cover member is removed. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130175855 | Energy Storage Apparatus for Railway Vehicles by Adopting a Bidirectional DC-DC Converter - An energy storage apparatus has developed for railway vehicles by adopting a bidirectional DC-DC converter to increase the efficiency of charge/discharge, comprising that; a power receiving unit, filter unit, charging unit storage unit having a plurality of super-capacitors, capacitor monitoring unit, a plurality of bidirectional DC-DC converters arranged in parallel, and voltage detector electrically connected to the filter unit, current detector for detecting the currents flowing. The controller further comprises; an analog interface board, signal identifying board, signal control board, digital output contact unit, communicating board, PWM control board, optical output board, external gate driver. The PWM control board includes; a sensor input circuit, A/D converter, calculation unit, calculation control processor, and power monitoring unit. It is easy to add a storage unit including supercapacitor in a form of box module for increasing capacity and efficient of charging/discharging of the storage unit through various sensors and signal checking. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130175856 | IN-VEHICLE POWER SOURCE DEVICE - There is provided an in-vehicle power source device having favorable workability for replacing a fuse that melts down when an overcurrent flows to an electric load. A battery selector switch | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130175857 | PRE-CHARGING VEHICLE BUS USING PARALLEL BATTERY PACKS - Systems and methods for pre-charging a bus capacitance in vehicles that receive at least a portion of their motive power from electricity generated from a battery are provided. By way of example, an embodiment includes a vehicle control unit (VCU) that receives battery pack data from a battery management unit (BMU) of each of a plurality of battery packs and determines, based on the battery pack data, which battery packs may be used to pre-charge the bus capacitance in parallel. The VCU issues commands to each of the BMUs to connect pre-charge circuits between each of the plurality of battery packs and the bus capacitance and receives status information from each of the BMUs to determine whether or not the bus capacitance was successfully pre-charged by the battery packs. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130175858 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - An output current of a DC/DC converter which serves as a step-down device for charging the low-voltage electric storage device is detected. Based on the detected output current and the efficiency of the DC/DC converter, the electric power consumed by an auxiliary equipment load that is connected parallel to the low-voltage electric storage device is controlled to make the efficiency of the DC/DC converter equal to or greater than a prescribed efficiency, so that the low-voltage electric storage device can be charged from a high-voltage electric storage device or an external power supply. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130181509 | Interface device between an electrical network and consumer systems - An interface device between an electrical network and energy consumer systems, including an input converter with a first winding connected on one side with a reverse blocking module and on the other with a first semiconductor chopper device, second and third windings having an end connected to output converters via first and second reverse blocking modules, and another end connected to the output converters, via a switching cell, a fourth winding having an end to be connected to the network, via a second semiconductor chopper device; and a control module for the semiconductor chopper devices. The interface device also includes a buffer capacitor having a first end connected to the output converters, and another end, to which a reference voltage is applied, isolated from the network; and a power reserve having an end to be connected to the network and another end connected to the fourth winding. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130181510 | BATTERY PACK - A battery pack includes a main battery pack and a sub-battery pack. Each of the main battery pack and the sub-battery pack includes a power supply including a plurality of unit cells, a service plug connector including shutoff terminals of the power supply, and an output connector including output terminals of the power supply. The output connector is in a form of a connector capable of being mated with the service plug connector and a power supply connector of a vehicle. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130181511 | Electric Vehicle Extended Range Hybrid Battery Pack System - A power source comprised of a first battery pack (e.g., a non-metal-air battery pack) and a second battery pack (e.g., a metal-air battery pack) is provided, wherein the second battery pack is used when the user selects an extended range mode of operation. Minimizing use of the second battery pack prevents it from undergoing unnecessary, and potentially lifetime limiting, charge cycles. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130187446 | Electric Vehicle with Transient Current Management for DC-DC Converter - An electric or hybrid electric vehicle includes a battery coupled to a traction motor and a DC-DC power converter for managing transient current demands of vehicle accessories such as an electrical power assisted steering (EPAS) motor or antilock braking system (ABS) with a controller coupled to the power converter that generates a first duty cycle signal to supply current at a first level for a first time period to accommodate transient current for an EPAS, ABS, or other short duration event, and a second duty cycle signal that limits the current to a second level lower than the first level for a second time period upon expiry of the first time period to manage temperature of the converter. The controller may also generate a duty cycle signal based on measured or estimated transistor temperature of the DC-DC converter to lower the current limit when transistor temperature exceeds a threshold. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130187447 | CONTROL AND DIAGNOSTICS OF MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL GENERATING MACHINES USING AN EXTERNAL VOLTAGE REGULATOR - An electrical system for an automotive vehicle has a plurality of electrical generating machines having field windings energized by pulse width modulated drive signals generated by an external electronic voltage regulator. The pulse width modulated drive signals have a duty cycle determined by the electronic voltage regulator. A controller selects one of electrical generating machines to evaluate for failure and evaluates that electrical generating machine for failure by causing the PWM drive signal for the field windings of that electrical generating machine to be disabled. The controller then determines that this electrical generating machine has failed if the duty cycle for the PWM drive signals has then not been increased by the electronic voltage regulator by a pre-determined amount. The electrical generating machines are either generators or alternators. In an aspect, the PWM drive signals for the plurality of electrical generating machines are out of phase with each other. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130187448 | EMERGENCY ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION ASSEMBLY FOR AN AIRCRAFT, AN AIRCRAFT AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - This assembly ( | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130193749 | VEHICLE AND POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM - A vehicle that includes a power receiving portion that contactlessly receives electric power from a power transmitting portion provided outside the vehicle includes a floor panel that forms a bottom face of the vehicle; and a battery that is provided on a lower face of the floor panel. The power receiving portion is provided on the lower face of the floor panel. When an image of the power receiving portion is projected horizontally from a location that is horizontally spaced apart from the power receiving portion toward the battery, at least part of the image of the power receiving portion is projected onto the battery. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130193750 | POWERED DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS FOR POWERED RAIL VEHICLES - A power distribution system for a rail vehicle includes a propulsion alternator, a first bus, a Head End Power (HEP) alternator, and a second bus. The propulsion alternator is joined to an engine of the rail vehicle. The first bus is joined with the propulsion alternator and is configured to electrically couple the propulsion alternator with a propulsion electric load that propels the rail vehicle. The HEP alternator is joined to the engine. The second bus is joined with the HEP alternator and is adapted to electrically couple the HEP alternator with a non-propulsion electric load of the rail vehicle. The propulsion alternator generates a first electric current to power the propulsion electric load and the HEP alternator separately generates second electric current to power the non-propulsion electric load. The HEP alternator and the second bus are electrically separate from the propulsion alternator and the first bus. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130193751 | VEHICULAR POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS, VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE-MOUNTED CHARGER - A charger is configured to receive electric power from an external power supply and charge a main power storage device and a power storage device for auxiliary machinery. The charger includes a capacitor for smoothing charging power outputted to the main power storage device. A PM-ECU controls charging of the power storage device for auxiliary machinery by the charger such that the power storage device for auxiliary machinery can receive residual electric charge in the capacitor. The PM-ECU controls the charger, after the end of charging of the main power storage device by the charger, such that the residual electric charge in the capacitor is discharged into the power storage device for auxiliary machinery. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130200690 | Intelligent Battery Disconnect - The present invention is an electronically controlled battery contactor that opens (disconnects) or closes (connects) the battery circuit from the other parts of a motor vehicle electrical system based on measured or sensed data derived from monitoring the electrical system, communicating with other on-board control units, and pre-programmed requirements specific to the vehicle operation. The primary functions are to protect the battery from excessive current drain when the vehicle is parked, protect against short circuits across the main electrical feed, and provide emergency disconnect for vehicle impact, rollover or sensed thermal events. A programmed delay function controls the opening of the contactor in conjunction with other electronic control units that may require electrical power for a period of time after vehicle shutdown. A master electrical disconnect switch is provided for manual override for servicing the vehicle or during an emergency. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130200691 | POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS - In a marine power distribution and propulsion system with a medium voltage distribution busbar (MVAC | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130207455 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE STATE DETECTION FOR ZERO POWER CHARGER CONTROL, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A charger appliance configured to determine a no-load, disconnected state from an electronic device having a rechargeable battery, and configured to determine a connected state of the charger with an electronic device in which recharging power may be supplied through the charger to the electronic device. Automatic connection and disconnection of a mains power supply is made depending on the detected state of the charger to avoid wasteful energy consumption in a no-load state. State detection may be determined by monitoring a voltage on one or more signal lines associated with the electronic device. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130207456 | BATTERY CELL MODULE, BATTERY, AND MOTOR VEHICLE - A battery cell module includes a plurality of battery cells, in particular lithium-ion battery cells which are arranged in a packet and each of which has a substantially prismatic cell housing. Each cell housing has the three dimensions: housing height, housing width, and housing depth. Two of the dimensions are carried out in a substantially identical manner in all the battery cells of the battery cell module, and the third dimension is carried out differently in at least two battery cells of the battery cell module. A battery includes said battery cell module and a motor vehicle includes said battery. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130207457 | POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR VEHICLE - Disclosed is a power supply circuit for vehicles, which can continuously supply a constant voltage without a complicated circuit configuration, even during a time when a surge voltage is applied (abnormal voltage time). The power supply circuit is provided with: a constant voltage circuit ( | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130214589 | RAM AIR TURBINE SMOKE ISOLATION - An electrical power generation and distribution system includes a RAM air turbine a first direct current essential bus, a second direct current essential bus, a third direct current essential bus, a first contactor disposed between the first and third direct current essential buses, a second contactor disposed between the second and third direct current essential bus, a third contactor disposed between the RAM air turbine and the third direct current essential bus, a RAM air turbine smoke isolation system, including a first drive circuit coupled to the first contactor, a second drive circuit coupled to the second contactor, a third drive circuit coupled to the third contactor and a transfer inhibit switch coupled to the first, second and third drive circuits. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130214590 | DUAL-ENGINE POWER SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES TO INCREASE THE RANGE WITHOUT HAVING TO ENLARGE NECESSARY BATTERIES - A dual-engine power system is provided to improve the power system of the conventional electric vehicles. The vehicle is driven to move by the electric engine. The necessary power/electricity would be provided by the heat engine. Therefore, the range and the endurance battery of the electric vehicles are extended, and the life of the main battery is also improved. Moreover, the complication of design is simplified, and the costs of production and maintain are reduced. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130214591 | WIRELESS POWER CHARGING USING POINT OF LOAD CONTROLLED HIGH FREQUENCY POWER CONVERTERS - An apparatus for wirelessly charging a battery of an electric vehicle is provided with a point of load control. The apparatus includes a base unit for generating a direct current (DC) voltage. The base unit is regulated by a power level controller. One or more point of load converters can be connected to the base unit by a conductor, with each point of load converter comprising a control signal generator that transmits a signal to the power level controller. The output power level of the DC voltage provided by the base unit is controlled by power level controller such that the power level is sufficient to power all active load converters when commanded to do so by any of the active controllers, without generating excessive power that may be otherwise wasted. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130214592 | POWER-SUPPLY CONTROL DEVICE - An electric power is surely supplied to a load even if an abnormality is generated in a switching control circuit, which controls a switching part that switches electric connection between a power supply and the load of a vehicle. The switching control circuit controls a state of a contact of a keep relay that switches the electric connection between the power supply and the load. A monitor circuit monitors existence or non-existence of the abnormality of the switching control circuit. When detecting the abnormality of the switching control circuit, the monitor circuit transmits a reset signal in order to reset a state of the switching control circuit. When receiving the reset signal from the monitor circuit, an abnormal-time connection circuit transmits a connection signal to a coil of the keep relay to bring a movable contact into contact with a contact. For example, the present invention can be applied to a power-supply control device for the vehicle. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130221741 | LIMITED OPERATING STRATEGY FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A vehicle is provided with a climate control system and a battery that is connected to the climate control system for supplying power. The vehicle also includes at least one controller that is configured to receive input indicative of a battery power limit and a battery state of charge (BSOC). The at least one controller is also configured to disable the climate control system and reduce the battery power limit to an intermediate power limit, when the BSOC is less than a discharge limit. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130221742 | System for Harvesting Energy in Vehicles and Methods of Making and Using the Same - Organic polymer-based energy harvesting materials may be applied to any surface of a vehicle experiencing contortion, compression, mechanical stress and/or strain, and/or vibration during operation. An organic piezoelectric polymer film is applied to some or all of those parts of the vehicle that exhibit stress and/or strain associated with vehicle operation. Typical parts of the vehicle may include shocks, springs, control arms, and other points where one body or vehicle component is mounted to another, such as engine mounts or body mounts. A suitable rectifier may be coupled to the piezoelectric film to convert the AC signal generated by the piezoelectric film to a DC signal for use by the vehicle's onboard electrical system and/or a secondary electrical energy storage system (e.g., a battery). | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130221743 | DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND A DIAGNOSTIC METHOD - A driver circuit and a diagnostic method are provided. The circuit includes a first voltage driver having a first output line electrically coupled to a main contactor coil of a main contactor. The circuit further includes a microprocessor that measures a first voltage on a first voltage feedback line if the main contactor coil is not energized. The microprocessor measures a second voltage on a second voltage feedback line if the main contactor coil is not energized. The microprocessor sets a status flag equal to a fault condition value if the first voltage is greater than a threshold voltage value. Also, the microprocessor sets the status flag equal to the fault condition value if the second voltage is greater than the threshold voltage value. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130221744 | MECHANICALLY REMOVABLE WIRELESS POWER VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY - Described herein are improved capabilities for a system and method for wireless energy distribution to a mechanically removable vehicle seat, comprising a source resonator coupled to an energy source of a vehicle, the source resonator positioned proximate to the mechanically removable vehicle seat, the source resonator generating an oscillating magnetic field with a resonant frequency and comprising a high-conductivity material adapted and located between the source resonator and a vehicle surface to direct the oscillating magnetic field away from the vehicle surface, and a receiving resonator integrated into the mechanically removable vehicle seat, the receiving resonator having a resonant frequency similar to that of the source resonator, and receiving wireless energy from the source resonator, and providing power to electrical components integrated with the mechanically removable vehicle seat. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130229049 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE WITH START/STOP - An electrical system for a vehicle having an internal combustion engine provided with a start/stop system includes a primary battery connectible to an engine starter motor, an alternator and an electrical load in parallel with one another and selectively connectible in parallel with the primary battery via a first switch, and a third source of electrical energy selectively connectible in parallel with the alternator via a second switch. A DC/DC converter may be arranged in parallel with the alternator for selectively charging the third source of electrical energy via the second switch. A secondary battery may be arranged in parallel with the alternator. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130229050 | POWER DISTRIBUTION IN AIRCRAFT - A power distribution system for an aircraft is provided. The power distribution system comprises a first wiring harness connected to a power supply, at least one integrated switching power converter connected to the power supply through the first wiring harness, and at least one electrical load connected to a respective output of a respective integrated switching power converter through a second wiring harness. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130229051 | SYSTEM CONFIGURED TO CONTROL AND POWER A VEHICLE OR VESSEL - A system configured to power a vehicle or vessel. The system may include an enhanced power control system. The enhanced power control system having a distributed architecture such that power conversion and/or management is provided for individual energy supplies and/or system loads. The distributed architecture of the power control system may enhance the power efficiency of the vehicle or vessel. The distributed architecture of the power control system may enable a plurality of different energy supplies and/or system loads to be incorporated into the power system in a selectable, configurable manner. This may facilitate the addition and/or subtraction of energy supplies and/or system loads from the system to customize the vehicle or vessel for a specific use and/or mission without having to reconfigure the power control system as a whole. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130229052 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A control device for an electric vehicle includes a converter circuit that converts a voltage input from an external power supply to a direct current having a predetermined value and outputs the direct current to a power storage unit, an inverter circuit that receives an arbitrary power supply from the external power supply or the power storage unit and converts power to an alternating current having a predetermined value, a converter control unit that controls the converter circuit based on a detection result of an abnormal state of the converter circuit and generates a protection status signal based on the detection result, and a inverter control unit that executes emergency control with respect to the inverter circuit, when the protection status signal is input, which indicates that the converter circuit is in an abnormal state. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130229053 | METHOD AND ARCHITECTURE FOR PROCESSING ELECTRICAL ENERGY REGENERATED FROM AN AIRCRAFT - A method and architecture processing electrical energy regenerated from an aircraft, to address drawbacks posed by customary solutions for dissipating low energy of resistors, conventionally ceramics, which require a significant volume of ceramic and an additional power converter. The method and architecture return energy to an electric generator to convert the energy into mechanical energy. The architecture includes a reversible electric generator, driven by a thermal machine and configured to deliver an AC voltage, electric actuators, and a voltage converter circuit with multiple links. The circuit includes AC voltage rectifiers for voltage originating from the generator and power converters arranged on the multiple links to drive as many electric actuators. The converter circuit also includes a mechanism for electrical energy inverse transmission applied to the generator operating in a motor mode. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130234503 | WIRELESS POWER FEEDING APPARATUS, VEHICLE, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING WIRELESS POWER FEEDING SYSTEM - A power supply device generates power having a prescribed frequency. A primary self-resonant coil transmits the power in a contactless manner to a secondary self-resonant coil by resonating with the secondary self-resonant coil through an electromagnetic field. A power sensor detects reflected power to the power supply device. A communication device receives a power receiving state of a vehicle. An ECU estimates a positional mismatch amount of the secondary self-resonant coil relative to the primary self-resonant coil based on the power receiving state of the vehicle and the reflected power, by using relation obtained in advance between the power receiving state and the reflected power, and the positional mismatch amount. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130234504 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A power supply system includes a first-battery, a battery unit including a second-battery, and a generator. The battery unit is connected to the generator and the first-battery via a conductor. The battery unit includes a connection-terminal connected to the conductor, an output-terminal connected to a load, a first-switch disposed on a wiring connecting the connection-terminal and the output-terminal, a branch line branching off from the wiring between the first-switch and the output-terminal and connected to the second-battery, a second-switch disposed on the branch line between the wiring and the second-battery, a first-voltage-detecting unit detecting voltage of the connection-terminal, and a switch control unit controlling the first and second-switches. The power supply system further includes a second-voltage-detecting unit detecting is electromotive force of the first-battery, and a fault-determining unit determining a fault of the conductor based on opening/closing states of the first and second-switches and results of the first and second-voltage-detecting units. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130234505 | Power Device of Electric Vehicle - A power device of an electric vehicle according to the present invention includes an electricity storage device which stores electricity of direct current, an inverter device which generates alternating current from the direct current stored in the electricity storage device, multiple electric motors which receive supply of electricity of the alternating current generated by the inverter device and generate a traveling driving force, and a driving force transmission mechanism which transmits rotation of each output shaft portion of the multiple electric motors to a driving wheel. The driving force transmission mechanism is configured such that rotation of each output shaft portion is transmitted to the driving wheel with an equal speed change ratio, and the multiple electric motors are connected to a single inverter device, and configured to receive electricity supply of the alternating current generated by the single inverter device. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130234506 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE GENERATION OF ELECTRICITY APPLIED TO AN AIRCRAFT GAS TURBINE, AND DEVICE IMPLEMENTING SUCH A METHOD - A method improving acceleration efficiency of a gas generator of a gas turbine by reducing take-up of electric power, during transition phases, to conserve a sufficiently large surge margin for an operating line. The method increases acceleration/deceleration power of the gas generator by adjusting voltage of an electric network onboard the aircraft. After a phase of starting the gas turbine, voltage of the onboard network is adjusted by a voltage set value controlled by determining unballasting/ballasting status of a main electricity generation source of the onboard network. The status-determining is executed according to demand for taking power to be supplied for propulsion of the aircraft. The status-determining is followed by selecting a voltage set value from plural levels according to the determining the unballasting/ballasting status, and applying the selected set value to a control loop of the voltage supplied to the onboard network. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130234507 | TURNING JOINT FOR ELECTRIC EXCAVATOR - The present invention relates to a turning joint for an electric excavator, which includes a direct current/alternating current convertor, an upper coil, a lower coil, and an inverter. A turning joint for an electric excavator (or a hybrid excavator) uses the principle of a transformer to transmit electric energy from the upper portion of the excavator to a travelling body in the lower portion thereof. Thus, even while an upper rotator body of an electric excavator performs a rotating operation, electric power can be supplied to a travelling electric motor in the lower portion of the electric excavator, to thereby perform a travelling operation. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130234508 | APPARATUS FOR USE IN AN ELECTRICAL DRIVE SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN APPARATUS OF THIS KIND - A device and a method of using the device in an electric drive system, particularly in a hybrid drive system of a motor vehicle. The device has at least a first and second battery system, connected in parallel, where their load outputs are connect to a common load output. Each battery system has an energy storage and a pre-charging circuit which is linked to it such that, by way of an output of the pre-charging circuit, the load output of the battery systems is created. The load output of each battery system can be connected or disconnected by way of the pre-charging circuit at the common load output. The common load output is energetically linked directly to an input of an inverter of the device by way of an intermediate circuit capacitor. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130234509 | COIL UNIT, CONTACTLESS POWER TRANSFER APPARATUS, VEHICLE, AND CONTACTLESS POWER FEEDING SYSTEM - A coil unit includes a second self-resonant coil electromagnetically resonating with a spaced, first self-resonant coil to perform at least one of transmitting power to the first self-resonant coil and receiving power from the first self-resonant coil, the second self-resonant coil including a first coil and a plurality of second coils provided inside the first coil, the direction of a magnetic field formed by the first coil is the same as those formed by the second coils. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130241279 | HIGH VOLTAGE BUS DISCHARGE SYSTEM - Systems and methods for discharging a high voltage bus of an electric vehicle are disclosed. In some instances, the discharge components coupled to the high voltage bus may be located in different remotely located portions of the electric vehicle to increase reliability of the high voltage bus discharge system. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130241280 | Touch Activated, Wireless Switches - Modular wireless switch system for use in an aircraft, which may include an integrated LED backlight. The system includes a master module having a power supply, a switch, and a wireless communicator configured to communicate a switch state. The system also includes a slave module connectible to the master module, which has a second switch and which is configured to communicate a second switch state using the wireless communicator. All wireless communications may be handled by the master module using a protocol such as ZigBee™. All communications from the slave module may be transmitted to the master module via a wired bus. Additional slave modules are connectible to the bus as desired. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130249276 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE RESERVE CHARGE AUTHORIZATION AND DISTRIBUTION - A system for an electric vehicle for authorizing the utilization of a reserve charge portion of a battery of the electric vehicle for powering the electric vehicle. The authorization system may include a remote device that communicates with the electric vehicle via a telematic link. Upon receipt of one or more data from the electric vehicle (e.g., reserve charge amount of the battery, recharge locations, warranty waiver information, billing information, previous authorization information, etc.) the remote device transmits an authorization signal to the electric vehicle for using at least part of the reserve charge portion of the battery based upon the data. The authorization system may incorporate live personnel for determining whether to authorize the electric vehicle or such authorization may be determined automatically by a processor of the remote device. The authorization system may be entirely local to the electric vehicle such that no remote device is needed. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130249277 | VEHICLE OPERATING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A vehicle operating system and a method of controlling the vehicle operating system, the vehicle operating system including an electric power generation module that is configured to generate electric power; a battery, the battery being chargeable by using the electric power generated by the electric power generation module; a battery management system that controls the chargeable battery; and a cooler that is configured to cool the battery, wherein the battery management system is configured to cut off the electric power supplied to the battery when the battery is fully charged, and when the battery management system cuts off the electric power supplied to the battery, the cooler is configured to consume the electric power generated by the electric power generation module. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130249278 | BATTERY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE BATTERY SYSTEM - In a battery system for use in a vehicle as power supply, a plurality of battery groups, each configured to output a rated voltage while being charged, in parallel to an input/output system line by a system connection device, BMU devices monitor the battery groups, respectively, determining whether the battery groups enter an abnormal state, and any battery group entering the abnormal state is designated and disconnected from the input/output system line. If a predetermined of battery groups are found to enter an abnormal state, as determined by the BMU devices, a system controller generates an alarm, informing the user that the battery system may not provide power in the required amount. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130249279 | IN-VEHICLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An in-vehicle electronic device includes a power circuit, a control portion, an external input portion, and a control input portion. The power circuit supplies power when a signal transmitted to a control terminal is in a specified state in a state where an input terminal is coupled with a power source. The control portion operates by receiving the power supplied from the power circuit. The external input portion transmits an external signal from outside to the control terminal of the power circuit and the control portion. The external signal includes an activation signal and a power supply request signal. The control portion performs a temporary operation based on a power supply voltage applied in accordance with the activation signal and continuously transmits a control signal in a specified state based on the power supply request signal. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130249280 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE POWER DISTRIBUTION AND MANAGEMENT - A rail vehicle system and a method for managing distribution of power in the rail vehicle system are provided. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130249281 | AIRCRAFT SEAT WITH SHARED CONTROL ARCHITECTURE - The invention essentially concerns an aircraft seat ( | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130257143 | APPARATUS FOR INTERCONNECTING A SHIP WITH A PORT POWER GRID - An apparatus provides electrical power to a ship in port. A first interface interconnects the apparatus with a power grid of the port receiving an input power signal. A second interface interconnects the apparatus with an electrical power grid of the ship to provide an output power signal. Power conversion circuitry receives the input power signal at a first voltage level and generates the output power signal at a selected voltage level and at a selected frequency level responsive to the input power signal. Power control circuitry configures the operation of the power conversion circuitry to generate the output power signal at the selected voltage level and the selected frequency level. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130257144 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING AUXILIARY ELECTRICAL POWER TO AN ELECTRIC OR HYBRID VEHICLE - The present invention may include a towable trailer being mechanically couplable to a vehicle, the towable trailer including an auxiliary battery housing unit, a wheel being rotatably connected to the towable trailer, an auxiliary battery disposed within the auxiliary battery housing unit of the towable trailer, the vehicle including a storage battery, the auxiliary battery of the towable trailer being electrically couplable with the storage battery of the vehicle via a bidirectional pathway, and a control system configured to control a transfer of electrical energy between the auxiliary battery of the towable trailer and the storage battery of the vehicle along the bidirectional pathway. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130257145 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING AUXILIARY ELECTRICAL POWER TO AN ELECTRIC OR HYBRID VEHICLE - The present invention may include a towable trailer being mechanically couplable to a vehicle, the towable trailer including an auxiliary battery housing unit, a wheel being rotatably connected to the towable trailer, an auxiliary battery disposed within the auxiliary battery housing unit of the towable trailer, the vehicle including a storage battery, the auxiliary battery of the towable trailer being electrically couplable with the storage battery of the vehicle via a bidirectional pathway, and a control system configured to control a transfer of electrical energy between the auxiliary battery of the towable trailer and the storage battery of the vehicle along the bidirectional pathway. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130257146 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - Electric vehicle supply equipment includes an alternating current to direct current converter having an alternating current input and a direct current output. A direct current bus is electrically interconnected with the direct current output of the alternating current to direct current converter. Each of a plurality of direct current to direct current converters includes an input powered by the direct current bus and an output structured to charge a corresponding one of a plurality of different electric vehicles. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130257147 | ASSEMBLY CAPABLE OF SIMULTANEOUSLY SUPPORTING AND WIRELESSLY SUPPLYING ELECTRICAL POWER TO A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITHIN A PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF A VEHICLE - An assembly capable of simultaneously supporting and wirelessly supplying electrical power to a portable electronic device within a passenger compartment of a vehicle is provided. The assembly includes a base adapted to be coupled to an interior component of the vehicle and a device holder supported in spaced relationship relative to the interior component. The device holder has a vibration and shock damping bottom support surface capable of wirelessly supplying electrical power to the supported electronic device during vehicle motion. A part of the surface includes first and second sets of conductive, anti-vibration and anti-shock thermoplastic pads. Another part of the surface includes a non-conductive or insulating, unitary, anti-vibration and anti-shock plastic substrate bonded to the different sets of pads. The substrate electrically insulates the first set of pads from the second set of pads. The different sets of pads are adapted to be biased at different voltage levels. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130257148 | TRANSFER SWITCH ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A method for assembly of a transfer switch is disclosed that includes a power switch device with a number engagement landings and a printed circuit board defining an opening bordered by a number of tabs. The tabs engage the landings as the switch device extends through the openings, and can be fastened together. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130264863 | BREAK-AWAY SWITCH ACTUATED TRAILER LIGHTING AND BRAKING SYSTEM - A system for operating alarm features of a trailer towed by a tractor in the event of unintended decoupling of the trailer from the tractor. The system may include a breakaway switch or its functional equivalent, a flasher, and a source of emergency power such as a battery. The output of the system may operate only lights though the flasher, or optionally, also at least one electric brake of the trailer. Where braking is provided, the supply of electrical power is uninterrupted as by the flasher. Importantly, an anti-feedback feature prevents unintended operation of the lights and brake due to back-feeding from the electrical system of the tractor under ordinary operating conditions. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130264864 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, POWER TRANSMITTING DEVICE, AND POWER RECEIVING DEVICE - A wireless power transmission system as an embodiment of the present disclosure transmits electric power by a non-contact method from a first inductor to a second inductor, or vice versa, via resonant magnetic coupling. The wireless power transmission system includes: the first inductor that has a center hole; the second inductor that is spaced apart from the first inductor and that is smaller in size than the hole of the first inductor; and a magnetic body member that is arranged on one side of the first inductor so as to face the second inductor and that covers at least a part of the first inductor. That at least a part of the first inductor reaches an outer edge of the first inductor from an inner edge thereof. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130264865 | ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLYING APPARATUS, ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLYING METHOD, INVERTER, AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE - The present disclosure provides an electric power supplying apparatus including: an electric storage device; and a control portion configured to control processing for mixing an output from the electric storage device, and an electric power of an external electric power system with each other in accordance with at least one of a peak shift command, a load electric power, and a remaining capacity of the electric storage device, wherein an alternating current electric power is formed in the mixing processing. When the electric power supplying apparatus further includes an electric power generating apparatus, processing for mixing an output from the electric power generating apparatus, an output from the electric storage device, and an electric power of the external electric power system with one another, is controlled. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130264866 | ELECTRONIC APPLIANCE UNIT - An electronic appliance unit ( | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130270896 | PROXIMITY SWITCH ASSEMBLY AND ACTIVATION METHOD - A proximity switch assembly and method for detecting activation of a proximity switch assembly is provided. The assembly includes a plurality of proximity switches each having a proximity sensor providing a sense activation field and control circuitry processing the activation field of each proximity switch to sense activation. The control circuitry monitors the signal responsive to the activation field and determines a differential change in generated signal, and further generates an activation output when the differential signal exceeds a threshold. The control circuitry further distinguishes an activation from an exploration of the plurality of switches and may determine activation upon detection of a stable signal. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130270897 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR POWERING A VEHICLE - A system for powering a vehicle includes a traction bus, an auxiliary bus, chopper devices, and a control unit. The traction bus is coupled with traction motors of the vehicle to supply a first voltage to power the traction motors. The auxiliary bus is coupled with non-traction motors of the vehicle to supply a different, second voltage to the non-traction motors to. The chopper devices are conductively coupled with both the traction bus and the auxiliary bus to control conduction of the first voltage on the traction bus to the auxiliary bus as the second voltage using first and second duty cycles. The control unit is coupled with the chopper devices to control the first and second duty cycles of the chopper devices, respectively, such that the first voltage on the traction bus is changed (e.g., reduced) to the second voltage on the auxiliary bus. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130270898 | POWER CONVERTER CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A power converter control system includes a first power converter, at least one additional power converter, a first control module, and an additional control module. The first power converter receives direct current and outputs alternating current as a first power output. The additional power converter receives direct current and outputs alternating current as an additional power output. The first control module controls timing of events of the first power converter. The additional control module is associated with the additional power converter and controls timing of events of the additional power converter. The first control module communicates first information regarding the timing of the first power converter to the additional control module. The additional control module is configured to adjust the timing of the additional power converter to correspond with the timing of the first power converter. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130270899 | PROXIMITY SWITCH ASSEMBLY AND CALIBRATION METHOD THEREFOR - A proximity switch assembly and method for detecting activation of a proximity switch assembly and calibrating the switch assembly. The assembly includes proximity switches each having a proximity sensor providing a sense activation field and control circuitry processing the activation field to sense activation. The control circuitry generates an activation output when a differential change in the signal exceeds a threshold and distinguishes an activation from an exploration of the plurality of switches. The control circuit further determines a rate of change and generates an output when the rate of change exceeds a threshold rate to enable activation of a switch and performs a calibration of the signals to reduce effects caused by changes in condensation. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130270900 | ELECTRIC-POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - In an electric-power generation system: an electric-power generation device is mounted on a vehicle and generates electric power by use of energy existing outside the vehicle; an electric-power receiving device is arranged in a parking space and receives the electric power generated by the electric-power generation device; and an incentive providing device transmits information on an incentive in order to provide the incentive to the user of the vehicle when the electric-power receiving device receives the electric power. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130270901 | Method and Arrangement for Diagnosing Drivers of Contactors, Battery, and Motor Vehicle having such a Battery - The disclosure relates to a method and an arrangement for diagnosing drivers of contactors, to a battery, and to a motor vehicle having such a battery. According to the method, information relating to switching states of at least three drivers of a contactor is stored, with information relating to respective associated desired values of at least one predefinable parameter, in a computer-readable memory. Actual switching states of at least some of the drivers are detected with associated actual values and are compared with the stored desired values in order to diagnose the drivers. A fault is diagnosed if at least one actual value differs from a desired value. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130270902 | Fault Protection System For A Power System Of Dynamically Positioned Vessel - A fault protection system for a power system of a dynamically positioned vessel is provided. The power system is separated into two or more power system sections, each including a bus section of a power distribution bus. The bus sections are connected by bus ties in a ring configuration. Each bus section includes a connection to a generator and a connection to a thruster drive of the dynamically positioned vessel. The fault protection system includes a fault isolation system which includes for each power system section a bus tie circuit breaker for breaking the connection provided by the bus tie. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130270903 | POWER SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT FOR DISTRIBUTION OF POWER - Power supply arrangement for distribution of power from a DC power source having a positive terminal and a negative terminal to at least a first and a second DC power consumer, comprising: a first DC power consumer connected to said negative terminal of said DC power source by means of at least a first return line, a first DC-DC switching power converter connected to said first DC power consumer, and connected to said positive terminal of said DC power source, a second DC power consumer connected to said negative terminal of said DC power source by means of at least a second return line, a second DC-DC switching power converter connected to said second DC power consumer, and connected to said positive terminal of said DC power source, wherein a unit comprising a capacitor connected in parallel with an electrical device is arranged in each of said first and second return lines, wherein said electrical device has a diode function, whereby circulating ground loop currents are prevented. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130270904 | METHOD OF ADJUSTING POWER ABSORBED BY AT LEAST ONE ELECTRICALLY POWERED VEHICLE - A method of adjusting the power absorbed by at least one vehicle powered by at least one electrical energy storage unit and one electrical network on the ground providing the vehicle with at least one inrush current necessary for starting up the vehicle, includes adjusting the inrush current, before and at least during the starting-up of the vehicle, to a constant mean value and keeping variations of the inrush current around the mean value to a minimum by controlling at least one variable supply of compensating energy from the energy storage unit of the vehicle. A computer for implementing the method is also provided. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130278052 | Method for Starting Up a Battery System Having a DC Voltage Intermediate Circuit - The disclosure presents a method for starting up a battery system having a battery, a DC voltage intermediate circuit which is connected to the battery, and a drive system which is connected to the DC voltage intermediate circuit. The battery has a large number of battery modules which are connected in series and which each comprise a coupling unit and at least one battery cell which is connected between a first input and a second input of the coupling unit. The method comprises a step for decoupling the battery cells of all of the battery modules which are connected in series by outputting a corresponding control signal to the coupling units of the battery modules which are connected in series. All of the battery modules which are connected in series are then bridged at the output end, and therefore an output voltage of the battery is zero. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130278053 | SYSTEM FOR CONTACTLESS ENERGY TRANSFER, USE OF A SYSTEM FOR CONTACTLESS ENERGY TRANSFER AND VEHICLE WITH A SYSTEM FOR CONTACTLESS ENERGY TRANSFER BETWEEN A FIRST VEHICLE COMPONENT AND A SECOND VEHICLE COMPONENT - A system for contactless energy transmission includes a transformer formed by a primary winding and a secondary winding, which transformer is designed so as to be resonant as a result of capacitors. By measuring and comparing electrical state variables on the primary side and on the secondary side the efficiency of the transmission of electrical power from the primary side to the secondary side is determined, and by varying the resonance frequency of the transformer or of the frequency of a primary voltage applied to the primary winding the resonance frequency and the primary voltage frequency are attuned to each other. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130285440 | INTEGRATION OF HIGH-EFFICIENCY, LIGHTWEIGHT SOLAR SHEETS ONTO UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE FOR INCREASED ENDURANCE - Some embodiments include a kit for increasing endurance of a battery-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) by incorporating flexible solar cells or applying flexible solar cells on a surface of a UAV or on a surface of a component of a UAV. The kit further include a power conditioning system configured to operate the solar cells within a desired power range and configured to provide power having a voltage compatible with an electrical system of the UAV. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130285441 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRESERVING THE LIFE OF A TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION SYSTEM POWER SOURCE - Methods and systems for preserving the life of a transport refrigeration system power source are provided. The method can include determining whether a control unit of the transport refrigeration system is off. Also, the method can include measuring an input voltage of a network coordinator when the control unit is off. Further the method can include instructing one or more parasitic electronic devices of the transport refrigeration mode to operate in a hibernation mode when the input voltage of the transport refrigeration system power source remains below a voltage threshold value for a time period and the control unit is off. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130285442 | SYSTEM FOR CONTACTLESS TRANSFER OF ENERGY AND DATA AND VEHICLE WITH SUCH A SYSTEM - A system for the contactless transfer of energy and data includes a transfer path with a primary coil and with a secondary coil. The primary control unit is designed to lead data-modulated first alternating-voltage signals of a first frequency range into the primary coil. The secondary control unit is designed to receive the first alternating-voltage signals of the first frequency range from the secondary coil, and to demodulate the modulated-on data. The system further includes a feed-in line for feeding a second alternating-voltage signal of a second frequency range to a primary line leading to a primary coil and an activation line that is connected to a secondary line that is connected to the secondary coil. A first filter filters the second alternating-voltage signal from the secondary line and provides the signal to an activation connection. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130285443 | AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED MANAGEMENT METHOD - The system according to the invention comprises:
| 10-31-2013 |
| 20130293002 | DEVICE COMPRISING AN ELECTRONIC COMPONENT WITH HIGH SWITCHING SPEED - An electrical switching device includes at least two electronic components, with a control circuit designed to control the or each component. Each component is connected to the control circuit by a respective connection, and each component has a switching speed that is higher than 10 kA/μs or higher than 20 kV/μs and wherein the or each connection has an inductance that is lower than 10 nH. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130293003 | PROPULSION SYSTEM - An arrangement is disclosed for supplying electric power to a propulsion system of a marine vessel having a propeller motor, which is connected to an AC generator. The AC generator supplies electric energy to the propeller motor. The AC generator is rotated by a rotating power unit. A frequency converter is electrically connectable in parallel to the AC generator and the frequency converter supplies electric power from a second power unit. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130293004 | POWER SUPPLY CONTROLLER - A power supply controller includes a switch circuit to be provided between the power source and the power supply path, the switch circuit switches the power supply from the power source to the load between on and off, and a power-supply-path protection circuit. The power-supply-path protection circuit controls switching operation of the switch circuit according to a power-supply command signal that commands to start or terminate the power supply to the load, to calculate a temperature of the power-supply path, and if the calculated temperature reaches a predetermined upper limit, to inhibit the switch circuit from the power supply, thereby protecting the power-supply path. In a case where the power supply by the switch circuit is inhibited, if the temperature of the power supply path decreases to a predetermined threshold temperature, the power-supply-path protection circuit removes inhibition of the power supply by the switch circuit. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130300190 | BATTERY STATE-OF-CHARGE OBSERVER - A robust battery state-of-charge observer determines a state-of-charge as function of an open circuit voltage by taking into account battery parameter uncertainties, which are due to battery age, variation, and operating conditions, (e.g. temperature and SOC level). Each of the time-varying battery parameter values are bounded. By utilizing the parameter variation bounds in the design process and constantly minimizing the estimation error covariance matrix, the robust observer achieves enhanced robustness to the variations of battery age, variation, and operating conditions such as temperature and SOC level. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130300191 | ON-VEHICLE EQUIPMENT CONTROL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE - A power supply device for a vehicle that is chargeable from an external power supply provided external to the vehicle, including a main battery and a battery pack that is attachable to and detachable from the vehicle. The battery pack includes a sub battery for driving electric loads common to the main battery and the sub battery, and a connector provided with a first storage unit storing information related to the sub battery. The power supply device for the vehicle further includes a control device performing control related to the main battery, and reading the information from the first storage unit and performing control related to the sub battery. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130300192 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE POWER STORAGE SYSTEM - An electric vehicle power storage system includes a plurality of power storage element rows comprising a plurality of power storage elements connected in series, and includes a parallel connecting switch which selects the power storage element rows and connect the same in parallel, and performs connection and disconnection with respect to an electric load from one power storage element row to another. A parallel connection switch controller controls the parallel connection switch. A vehicle power requirement calculating unit calculates a vehicle power requirement, and a remaining level detecting unit detects a remaining level of the power storage element row. A voltage detecting unit detects a voltage of the power storage element row. A power storage system control apparatus controls the parallel connection switch on the basis of the vehicle power requirement, the remaining level of the power storage element row, and the voltage of the power storage element row. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130307324 | Energy supply network; method and aircraft or spacecraft - An energy supply network, especially for an aircraft or spacecraft, including a first coupling device, the first coupling device being configured to couple the energy supply network to an external energy source, a first high voltage direct current, HVDC, segment, the first HVDC segment being coupled to the first coupling device and a second HVDC segment, the second HVDC segment being coupled to the first coupling device. Also provided is a corresponding method and an aircraft or spacecraft incorporating such an energy supply network. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130307325 | VEHICLE-MOUNTED CABLE AND VEHICLE - A vehicle-mounted cable mounted in a vehicle provided with a cable port includes: a first cable that can be pulled out through the cable port; a second cable connected to the vehicle; and a connection device that connects the first cable and the second cable together, and disconnects the first cable and the second cable when the connection device experiences tension equal to or larger than prescribed tension, the connection device being provided at a position allowing the connection device to be pulled out through the cable port. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130307326 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH-VOLTAGE DISCONNECTION IN A VEHICLE - The invention relates to a system ( | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130313893 | CONTACTLESS POWER RECEIVING APPARATUS AND VEHICLE INCORPORATING SAME, CONTACTLESS POWER FEEDING FACILITY, METHOD OF CONTROLLING CONTACTLESS POWER RECEIVING APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING CONTACTLESS POWER FEEDING FACILITY - A method capable of efficiently adjusting both the resonance frequency and impedance of a resonant system in contactless power transmission by a resonance method is provided. A variable capacitor adjusts a resonance frequency of a secondary self-resonant coil. An impedance matching box adjusts an input impedance of a resonant system. An ECU first adjusts the resonance frequency of the secondary self-resonant coil by controlling the variable capacitor, and after the adjustment of the resonance frequency, adjusts the input impedance of the resonant system by controlling the impedance matching box. During the adjustment of the resonance frequency by the variable capacitor, the ECU sets an impedance of the impedance matching box to a predetermined fixed value. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130313894 | Blackout Ride-Through System - A blackout ride-through system adapted to bridge a gap in the supply of electrical energy to an electric drive of a marine vessel caused by a blackout of a main power supply is provided. The main power supply includes a generator and is configured to provide electrical energy for operating the electric drive of the marine vessel. The blackout ride-through system includes a battery coupled to the main power supply and to the electric drive of the marine vessel and configured to store electrical energy for operating the electric drive in case of a blackout of the main power supply. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130313895 | DEVICE FOR THE INDUCTIVE TRANSFER OF ELECTRIC ENERGY - A device for the inductive transfer of electric energy from a stationary unit having a current supply device and a primary inductance connected thereto, to a vehicle which is adjacent to the stationary unit and has a secondary inductance. The vehicle has an emitter device for sending a data signal in the secondary inductance and the stationary unit includes a capturing device for capturing a data signal emitted by the primary inductance. The current supply device is activated by the capturing device in accordance with the content of the captured data signal for injecting the primary inductance. The emitting device includes a memory with a vehicle-specific code and the data signal which it produces contains the code. The capturing device includes a memory with an authorisation code and a comparison device such that the activation of the current supply device is triggered only if the comparison device identifies the authorisation code in the captured data signal. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130320754 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM COMPRISING A MULTIPHASE MATRIX CONVERTER AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME - A power supply system having a multiphase matrix converter and a method for operating the system are proposed. The converter has a plurality of input and output terminals and a plurality of sub-converters. The input terminals are respectively connected to the output terminals via bidirectional switches of the sub-converters. A circuit has at latest one DC source, an inverter connected in series with the DC source to generator a first alternating voltage, and an HF transformer connected in series with the inverter and connected to each of the input terminals. The HF transformer transforms the first alternating voltage up into a second alternating voltage and changes the frequency of the second alternating voltage by a multiple as compared with frequency of the first alternating voltage. A control unit activates the bidirectional switches as a function of the second alternating voltage present on the output of the HF transformer. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130328387 | SUPERCAPACITOR VEHICLE AND ROADWAY SYSTEM - An electric supercapacitor module is utilized as the primary power source for the propulsion unit of electrically powered vehicles. The vehicle operates in conjunction with roadway embedded wireless chargers which continually charge the vehicle's supercapacitor while the vehicle is in motion to maintain the motion and materially increase the vehicle's range without limitation. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130328388 | Power Apparatus for a Vehicle Turret - An apparatus for providing power at a vehicle turret powered by a turret power source is provided. A power module is configured to be coupled to the turret power source such that the power module receives power from the turret power source. A coupling device is configured to couple the power module to the turret power source such that the power module receives the power from the turret power source via the coupling device. One or more power outlets are configured to provide power to an electronic device coupled to one of the power outlets. The power module and coupling device rotate in conjunction with the vehicle turret when the vehicle turret rotates, | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130328389 | SHORE POWER TRANSFER SWITCH - A vehicle includes a mobile electric power generation system including a mobile power source such as a generator. An external power interface is included to connect to an external electrical power source. An AC electric power distribution bus is included to power electric loads of the vehicle and a power switch device is provided to selectively provide AC electric power on the power distribution bus from one of the respective power sources with a default to select one of the sources whenever it is present. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130334873 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO RE-USE OR RECYCLE CLEAN ELECTRICITY FROM AN ELECTRICAL MOTOR - A system and method that can generate and regenerate electricity from a vehicle having an 37 Electrically operable drive motor, 27 mechanical electric drive shaft, 29 mechanical electric wheel Axle and 31 mechanical electric wheels and or 33 mechanical electric vehicle attachment and or a 35 mechanical electric vehicle trailer. The vehicle could be designed to restore all, the electricity it used. By connecting the 27 mechanical electric drive shaft, 29 mechanical electric Wheel Axle and the 31 mechanical electrical wheels to the vehicle's inverter and store it in batteries. An inverter can be used to send that power to the 37 motor when needed. In some embodiments; excess Power can be output from the vehicle for utilities. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130334874 | BICYCLE POWER CONTROL APPARATUS - A bicycle power control apparatus comprises a power supply sensor and a controller. The power supply sensor detects a power level of a first power supply. The controller is operatively coupled to the power supply sensor to receive a power level signal from the power supply sensor. Thus, the controller selectively operates a bicycle component actuator using power from the first power supply while the power level of the first power supply is detected at or above a first power level, and automatically sets the bicycle component actuator using power from a second power supply to a prescribed operating condition in response to detection of the power level of the first power supply being below the first power level. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130334875 | DC POWER ARCHITECTURE FOR REMOTE APU START - A circuit and methods for remote auxiliary power unit startup are presented. A first node is coupled to a ground by action of a momentary switch to initiate an activation, and the first node is coupled to the ground by action of a latching relay in response to the activation. An auxiliary power unit is coupled to a hot battery by action of a bi-polar relay in response to the activation. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130334876 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE, AND VEHICLE-MOUNTED APPARATUS AND VEHICLE USING SAME - A power supply device includes: a comparator that compares an error voltage and a slope voltage to generate a comparison signal; a PWM pulse generation portion that generates a PWM pulse based on a clock signal and the comparison signal; an on-time fixed pulse generation portion that uses the comparison signal as a trigger to generate an on-time fixed pulse where an on-time and an on-time number are constant; a one shot pulse generation portion that generates once, when a soft start voltage exceeds a predetermined threshold voltage, a one shot pulse where the on-time and the on-time number are constant; and a selector that selects any one of the PWM pulse, the on-time fixed pulse and the one shot pulse. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130334877 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE, AND VEHICLE-MOUNTED APPARATUS AND VEHICLE USING SAME - A power supply device includes: a comparator that compares an error voltage and a slope voltage to generate a comparison signal; a PWM pulse generation portion that generates a PWM pulse based on a clock signal and the comparison signal; an on-time fixed pulse generation portion that uses the comparison signal as a trigger to generate an on-time fixed pulse where an on-time and an on-time number are constant; a selector that selects any one of the PWM pulse and the on-time fixed pulse; and a selector control portion that generates a selector control signal such that any one of the PWM pulse and the on-time fixed pulse is selected according to whether or not the comparison signal is kept at the same logic level over a predetermined mask period. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130334878 | BI-DIRECTIONAL BATTERY VOLTAGE CONVERTER - A method of balancing current in a vehicle electric system having a system bus, a first battery, a first bi-directional battery voltage converter selectively transferring a first current between the first battery and the system bus, a second battery, a second bi-directional battery voltage converter selectively transferring a second current between the second battery and the system bus, and a controller controlling the first bi-directional battery voltage converter and the second bi-directional battery voltage converter. The method includes sensing the first current and sensing the second current. The first bi-directional battery voltage converter and the second bi-directional battery voltage converter are controlled so that the first current and the second current are equal portions of a load current supplied to an electrical load connected to the system bus. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130342007 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - An electrical connector is provided with a conductive body sized to be inserted into a printed circuit board (PCB) aperture. The body has an external profile that is not round to inhibit rotation relative to a corresponding aperture in the PCB. The body has a round aperture formed therein for receipt of an elongate conductive fastener. A circuit board assembly is provided with a PCB aperture that is not round for receipt of the connector. A circuit housing assembly is provided with a housing with an aperture. A conductive stud extends through the PCB aperture and the housing aperture. A conductive nut is mounted on the stud adjacent to the connector. A vehicle power interface is provided with a power supply with a conductive connector received upon the stud on an external side of the housing. A conductive nut mounted on the stud adjacent to the power supply connector. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20130342008 | POWER LINE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, CONNECTOR DEVICE, AND POWER LINE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - Provided are a power line communication system, a connector device, and a power line communication device that allow downsizing of a device for power line communication in a vehicle that performs power line communication with a feeding device via a charging cable. An electromagnetic induction type signal converter and a filter necessary for power line communication are provided in a connector device | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140001832 | DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND A DIAGNOSTIC METHOD FOR DETERMINING WHEN A FIRST VOLTAGE DRIVER IS SHORTED TO A HIGH VOLTAGE AND A SECOND VOLTAGE DRIVER HAS A LOW ELECTRICAL CURRENT FLOWING THERETHROUGH | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140001833 | DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND A DIAGNOSTIC METHOD FOR DETERMINING WHEN A FIRST VOLTAGE DRIVER IS SHORTED TO A LOW VOLTAGE AND A SECOND VOLTAGE DRIVER IS SHORTED TO A HIGH VOLTAGE | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140001834 | USER INTERFACE OF A VEHICLE | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140001835 | DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND A DIAGNOSTIC METHOD FOR DETERMINING WHEN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT TO A GROUND VOLTAGE IS PRESENT BETWEEN A CONTACTOR COIL AND A VOLTAGE DRIVER | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140001836 | DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND A DIAGNOSTIC METHOD FOR DETERMINING WHEN A VOLTAGE DRIVER IS SHORTED TO A GROUND VOLTAGE | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140001837 | Dual Core DC/DC Module for Electrical Vehicle | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140001838 | POWER CONVERSION DEVICE IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140001839 | POWER CONVERTER | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140001840 | LOCAL HIGH VOLTAGE SAFETY INTERLOCK FOR HV COMPONENTS IN A VEHICLE WITH FEEDBACK TO THE VEHICLE SYSTEM | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140008972 | ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A generation method performed by a generator module of an electricity network of an aircraft, the electricity network including a power supply line powered by the generator module, a DC bus powered from the power supply line via a rectifier, and at least one electrical actuator powered with AC from the DC bus via an inverter. The generation method includes: delivering an AC voltage as a function of a voltage setpoint and of a voltage measured in the on-board network; and determining the voltage setpoint as a function of an operating parameter of the actuator. | 01-09-2014 |
| 20140015311 | CONTACT ARRANGEMENT FOR SAFE DISCONNECTION OF A POWER SUPPLY IN A VEHICLE - A contact arrangement is described for connecting a power supply to electrical components in a vehicle. The contact arrangement may include a first mechanical contact for connecting a first lead of the power supply to an electrical component, and a second mechanical contact for connecting a second lead of a power supply to the electrical component. The first and second mechanical contacts are configured to disconnect the power supply in the event of a collision. The first mechanical contact is configured to be arranged substantially perpendicular to the second mechanical contact in relation to a transverse plane of the vehicle. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140015312 | PARKING FACILITY - The parking facility to store a vehicle (M) in a storage space (S) in a state where the vehicle (M) is mounted on a pallet ( | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140015313 | POWER CONTROL UNIT - A power control unit is mounted on a hybrid vehicle, and controls the electric power used for driving the vehicle. The power control unit includes a PCU case having a top cover where an opening is formed, a terminal block placed in the PCU case, and arranged opposite to the opening, and a substrate placed in the PCU case, and on which an electronic component is mounted. The terminal block includes a wall. The wall is arranged between the substrate and opening, and extends towards the top cover at a circumference of the aperture of the opening. By such a configuration, there is provided a power control unit having an intrusion of a foreign object suppressed while accomplishing reduction in size and cost. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140015314 | POWER CONTROL UNIT - A power control unit is mounted on a vehicle, and controls the electric power for vehicle-running. The power control unit includes: a PCU case having a lid where an opening is formed; a terminal block having a connector retain hole for retaining an interlock connector formed, and arranged at the PCU case, facing the opening; and a substrate stored in the PCU case, and on which an electronic component is mounted. The substrate is arranged at the side opposite to the lid relative to the terminal block, and deviated from the position facing an aperture of the connector retain hole. The power control unit includes a wall provided integrally with the terminal block, and arranged between the substrate and the connector retain hole. By such a configuration, there is provided a power control unit having an intrusion of a foreign object suppressed while aiming to reduce the size and cost. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140021779 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOBILE POWER CONDITIONING PLATFORM - Systems and methods for a mobile power conditioning platform are disclosed. According to one embodiment of the invention, a mobile power conditioning platform is positioned proximate to a power grid, coupled to the power grid via an offboard power coupling, coupled to an onboard electrical system of a vehicle via a vehicle power coupling, and transfers electric power between the power grid and the onboard electrical system. One or more onboard generators of the vehicle may modify operation at least partly in response to the transfer of electric power. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140021780 | CHARGING APPARATUS AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed is a charging apparatus to supply a power to a battery of an electric vehicle. The charging apparatus includes a bidirectional power conversion unit including three pairs of switching device groups and having one end connected to a power system and an opposite end; an energy storage unit connected to the opposite end of the bidirectional power conversion unit to store the DC power output through the opposite end of the bidirectional power conversion unit; a multi-DC power output unit to output the DC power to an outside in the first inverse operation mode; and a charging control unit to detect a charging condition of the charging apparatus. The switching device groups serve as buck-converters, respectively, in the first inverse operation mode to convert the DC power into another DC power having a level different from a level of the DC power. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140021781 | CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - An electric motor that is fixed to a revolving frame, an electrical equipment that is supported by the revolving frame by using a vibration absorption mount, and a cable for establishing a connection between the electric motor and the electrical equipment are provided. A connector mounting member having an outer shape smaller than that of a box is provided in the box of the electrical equipment, and an equipment-side connector is provided in the connector mounting member. A cable-side connector of the cable is connected to the equipment-side connector, and a cable end portion of the cable is fixed to the box by a clamp member. As a result, the vibration that is transmitted to the cable can be matched with the vibration that is transmitted to the cable-side connector. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140028087 | ACTIVE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR LOW DC/DC CONVERTER IN AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE - An active control system for a LDC (Low-voltage DC/DC Converter) in a vehicle is disclosed. The LDC is disposed between a high voltage battery and a low voltage battery, rectifies the voltage in two directions and a VCU (Vehicle Control Unit) configured to control the LDC. The VCU is configured to control when a DC active control mode is initiated to obtain the minimum charging time of the low voltage battery. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140028088 | Method for Controlling a Battery System, a Battery System, and Motor Vehicle - A battery system comprises at least one battery cell and a high-voltage network connected thereto which includes a pre-charge circuit having at least one pre-charge resistor. The battery system further comprises a component including a link capacitor with a specific capacitance. A method for controlling the battery system includes measuring a first voltage at the link capacitor before charging, charging the link capacitor, and measuring a second voltage at the link capacitor after charging. The method further includes forming a voltage difference from the first and the second voltage, and determining an energy received by the pre-charge resistor based on the voltage difference at the link capacitor and based on the capacitance of the link capacitor. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140028089 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND ARTICLE FOR AUTHENTICATION, SECURITY AND CONTROL OF POWER STORAGE DEVICES, SUCH AS BATTERIES - A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collect, charge and distribute portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). To charge, the machines employ electrical current from an external source, such as the electrical grid or an electrical service of an installation location. By default, each portable electrical energy storage device is disabled from accepting a charge unless it receives authentication information from an authorized collection, charging and distribution machine, other authorized charging device, or other authorized device that transmits the authentication credentials. Also, by default, each portable electrical energy storage device is disabled from releasing energy unless it receives authentication information from an external device to which it will provide power, such as a vehicle or other authorization device. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140028090 | SHIP - A ship that reduces the total amount of fossil fuels and other energy sources required, thereby saving energy. The ship ( | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140028091 | AIR-CONDITIONER POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR MULTI-SYSTEM TRAIN CAR - There is provided an air-conditioning apparatus including an auxiliary power supply that, when a voltage from an overhead line extending over sections powered by different power sources is stepped down with a transformer, converts the voltage into a low-voltage DC voltage and that, when a voltage from the overhead line is a DC voltage, is directly fed with the voltage and converts it into the low-voltage DC voltage that is the same as the converted DC voltage, and further including an inverter device that converts the DC voltage from the auxiliary power supply into an AC voltage and that supplies the AC voltage to a drive unit of a refrigeration cycle apparatus. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140035356 | BICYCLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A bicycle power supply system comprises a first power supply, a second power supply, and a power supply level sensing structure. The power supply level sensing structure is operatively coupled to the first and second power supplies. The first and second power supplies are selectively electrically coupled with electrical power being supplied from the second power supply to the first power supply while a first power supply level is detected by the power supply level sensing structure to be below a first prescribed power threshold, and with electrical power being supplied from the first power supply to the second power supply while a second power supply level is detected by the power supply level sensing structure to be below a second prescribed power threshold. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140035357 | Battery, Battery Management System, and Method to Control a Battery - The invention relates to a battery, a battery management system, and a method to control a battery. According to an embodiment, a system includes a plurality of batteries. Each battery includes an individual associated battery control chip. Advantageously, each battery control chip is mounted within a housing of a respective associated battery. Further, each battery control chip may be adapted for wireless communication. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140035358 | CONTACTLESS POWER TRANSMITTING DEVICE, CONTACTLESS POWER RECEIVING DEVICE, VEHICLE, CONTACTLESS POWER TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING SYSTEM, METHOD OF CONTROLLING CONTACTLESS POWER TRANSMITTING DEVICE, METHOD OF CONTROLLING CONTACTLESS POWER RECEIVING DEVICE, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING CONTACTLESS POWER TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING SYSTEM - A contactless power transmitting device that contactlessly transmits electric power to a power receiving device includes a transmitting unit and a power transmission controller. The transmitting unit transmits electric power at a variable transmission frequency. The power transmission controller sets the transmission frequency, based on frequency information concerning a frequency of a broadcast wave that can be received at a position of the contactless power transmitting device. The power transmission controller sets the transmission frequency so that one of the transmission frequency and the frequency of the broadcast wave differs from an integer multiple of the other thereof. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140035359 | VEHICLE VOLTAGE SUPPLY - One embodiment provides a vehicle voltage supply having a vehicle battery, a load with two voltage supply connections, a fuse in a path between the vehicle battery and one of the voltage supply connections of the load, and a clamping circuit transistor. The clamping circuit transistor can be switched in such a manner that the clamping circuit transistor produces a short circuit between voltage supply connections of the load in order to activate the fuse. An energy store is set up to store the energy needed to drive the clamping circuit transistor when producing the short circuit, and a charging circuit is set up to charge the energy store at least during the time in which the clamping circuit transistor does not produce a short circuit. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140042803 | Unknown - A switched-mode power supply device includes a charger ( | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140042804 | VOLTAGE STABILIZATION APPARATUS - A voltage stabilization apparatus ( | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140042805 | UTILITY SCALE ELECTRIC ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM - A potential energy storage system incorporating multiple track mounted shuttle units having motor/generator drive bogies and structure with an integral transfer mechanism for removably carrying energy storage masses from a first lower elevation storage yard to a second higher elevation storage yard employing excess energy from the electrical grid driving the motors, removing the masses in the second storage yard for energy storage, retrieving the masses and returning the masses from the second storage yard to the first storage yard recovering electrical energy through the generators. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140049100 | Electric Connection Structure for a Sunroof Device - Provided is an electric connection structure for a sunroof device including a slidable sunroof panel having a first electric device mounted thereto, the electric connection structure comprising: vehicle body-side lead wires each having one end connected to a second electric device mounted to a vehicle body; panel-side lead wires each having one end connected to the first electric device; vehicle body-side electrodes provided to a part of the vehicle body and connected to the other ends of the vehicle body-side lead wires, respectively; and panel-side electrodes provided to a part of the sunroof panel and connected to the other ends of the panel-side lead wires, respectively, wherein the vehicle body-side and panel-side electrodes are arranged such that the panel-side electrodes contact the vehicle body-side electrodes, respectively, when the sunroof panel is at a closed position. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140049101 | LIGHTWEIGHT AUDIO SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS AND METHOD - A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material molded to provide details to accept audio devices and radio receivers, as well as the circuit boards required for electrical control and display. The case and frontal interface are of composite structure, including an insert molded electrically conductive wire mesh screen that has been pre-formed to contour with the molding operation. The wire mesh provides shielding and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140049102 | ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE COMPRISING THE SAME - An electronic control unit (ECU) assembly is provided, which includes a covering part, one or more metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs) ( | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140054957 | POWER DISTRIBUTION CABINET - A power supply module included in a power distribution cabinet distributes power from one or more power sources to a plurality of internal cabinet modules. The power supply module includes a plurality of input terminals, each input terminal connected to a different power source, wherein availability of each of the plurality of power sources varies during operation of the aircraft or vehicle. A plurality of output terminals connected to one or more of the plurality of input terminals to provide an output that represents a combination of selected power sources. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140062179 | Switching system for trailer lights - This disclosure describes a system for disconnecting electrical current between a vehicle and a trailer such as a boat trailer. A switch is positioned on the boat trailer and is conductivity connected to the electrical connection between the vehicle and the trailer. A receiver is also mounted on the boat trailer and is connected to the switch. The receiver is configured to active and deactivate the switch via a remote controller. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140062180 | HIGH-VOLTAGE INTERLOCK LOOP ("HVIL") SWITCH HAVING A REED RELAY - A high-voltage (“HV”) system for a vehicle is provided, and includes a HV source providing HV power, a low-voltage source, a high-voltage interlock loop (“HVIL”) switch, and at least one control module. The low-voltage source provides a low-voltage power that is less than the HV power. The HVIL switch is in communication with the low-voltage source. The HVIL switch includes a reed relay and a magnetic element. The magnetic element is selectively positioned within an actuation distance from the reed relay. The HVIL switch is in a closed circuit condition when the magnetic element is positioned within the actuation distance from the reed relay, and is in an open circuit condition when the magnetic element is positioned outside of the actuation distance from the reed relay. The at least one control module is in communication with and monitors the HVIL switch. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140062181 | CONTACTLESS POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM - A contactless power transfer system comprising a power exchanging coil configured to exchange power via a magnetic field, a field focusing element for focusing the magnetic field, and a compensation coil having a resonance frequency different from a resonance frequency of the field focusing element for matching an impedance of the contactless power transfer system and compensating a change in phase resulting from a misalignment in the contactless power transfer system. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140062182 | ATTACHING STRUCTURE CAPABLE OF PREVENTING A SERVICE-PLUG FROM EXPOSURE TO WATER - An attaching structure for attaching a service-plug for shutting off and conducting an electric circuit of a vehicle to a power source device, comprises a floor panel constituting a bottom wall of a compartment of the vehicle and formed with an opening which faces the compartment; a metal plate disposed outside the vehicle than the floor panel and forming a cavity between the metal plate and the floor metal plate and covering the power source device, and including an attachment portion to which the service-plug is attached and raised toward the opening in the cavity; and a sealing member for keeping the cavity liquid-tight disposed between the floor panel and the metal sheet so as to surround the attachment portion; wherein the service-plug is detachably attached to the attachment portion so as to project toward the compartment through the opening. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140062183 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A power supply device for a vehicle includes a power storage device, a connector to which a power cable can be connected, an inverter, a coil provided separately from a stator coil of the rotating electric machine, and a connection switching unit switching connection relations among the power storage device, the connector, the inverter, and the coil. In a first operation mode, the connection switching unit sets the connection relation such that electric power from the power storage device is supplied to the inverter without using the coil and can drive the rotating electric machine, and in a second operation mode, the connection switching unit sets the connection relation such that the coil and the inverter are used to constitute a voltage conversion circuit and voltage conversion can be performed between a voltage of the connector and a voltage of the power storage device. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140070605 | Reciprocating energy, self recharging, alternating energy process - There is no documentation supporting perpetual motion, in the Laws of Physics by which govern the known universe. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140070606 | CUSTOMIZED BATTERY CHARGING - A vehicle is provided with a motor that is connected to a storage device. The motor is configured to provide drive torque and the storage device is configured to receive power from an external supply for facilitating charging. The vehicle also includes a user interface and a controller. The user interface is configured to provide a charge level selection. The controller is configured to receive input that is indicative of a present charge value. The controller is further configured to disable charging when the present charge value corresponds to the charge level selection. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140070607 | MODULAR ELECTRONICALLY RECONFIGURABLE BATTERY SYSTEM - An electronically reconfigurable battery includes a number of battery modules selectively interconnected by a number of electronic switches, wherein a selectable number of battery modules may be connected either in a series configuration or in a parallel configuration, as a result of placing selected switches of said plurality of switches in open states or closed states. In a parallel configuration, the battery provides power to a primary load, such as a propulsion load for a vehicle. In a series configuration, the battery is configured to provide a high voltage and high power output to a short-term and/or pulsed load, such as an additional load provided on the vehicle. Current from the battery is limited in one of three ways: a) by the batteries themselves; b) a current limiting device or system in series with the total erected battery; or c) a single level power converter or current limiter that is used to erect and charge the capacitor bank in a sequential one level at a time manner until the battery is fully erected and the capacitor is fully charged. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140077591 | Controller Mounted in Construction Machine - A controller mounted in a construction machine such as a dump truck includes a case having an upper surface provided with a plurality of heat release fins and a connector receiver hole for receiving a receptacle connector. The heat release fin includes a first heat release fin and a second heat release fin that are provided mutually crosswise to define an intersection. A first connector disposition face including a corner defined by the intersection and facing an edge of the upper surface is provided on the upper surface. A height of the receptacle connector disposed on the first connector disposition face is lower than a height of the first heat release fin and the second heat release fin. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140077592 | FAIL OPERATIONAL POWER SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES - Method for operating a fail operational power system for a vehicle includes monitoring voltages on first and second power distribution paths arranged in parallel. Each path includes a respective first or second isolator switch effective when operative in a closed state to power the respective path by a respective energy storage device for supplying electrical power to one or more loads partitioned on each of the paths. A third isolator switch controllably operative between open and closed states is monitored. The closed state of the third isolator switch connects the paths and the open state opens the connection between the paths. When a predetermined operating mode requiring fail operational power is enabled, the third isolator switch is controlled to the open state when at least one of the monitored voltages violates a reference voltage and is controlled to the closed state when neither one of the monitored voltages violate the reference voltage. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140084676 | POSITIVE BIASED PILOT FILTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT - In one implementation a method is provided for filtering a detected pilot signal. The method includes storing a pilot signal sample in a first in first out memory, sorting the pilot signal samples, and determining an average value of a subgroup of the sorted pilot signal samples. The method further includes controlling application of utility power to an electric vehicle based on the average value of the subgroup. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140084677 | METHOD FOR RATIONALISING A CHAIN OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF AN AIRCRAFT, IMPLEMENTATION ARCHITECTURE AND CORRESPONDING AIRCRAFT - A chain of components for transmitting electric power of an aircraft includes an auxiliary power unit (APU), main engines and end consumer systems via power networks and electronic connections controlled by a unit. The APU supplies power to a shaft by a connection to at least one energy converter unit, via a transmission unit, each converter unit comprising only one convertible electromechanical component. The transmission of power is effected by a direct connection to the transmission unit and to the end consumer system. The connection between a converter unit and the APU is provided by connecting the shaft of the APU to the shaft of the starter/generator (SG) via a directional transmission of power operating in one direction only from the shaft of the APU to the shaft of the SG. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140091617 | CIRCUIT BREAKER MODULE - A circuit breaker module includes a breaker circuit connected to a first electrical lead and a second electrical lead, a housing surrounding the breaker circuit, wherein said first and second electrical leads extend through the housing, and wherein the housing is at least partially constructed of a thermally conductive polymer, and a heat dissipation feature contacting the housing, wherein the heat dissipation feature is operable to dissipate heat from the breaker circuit. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140097668 | CHARGING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A charging system for an electric vehicle is disclosed in the present invention. It includes a rechargeable battery module, a motor driver, a power switch, and a control circuit. The motor driver stops outputting electric power from the rechargeable battery when the control signal from the control circuit is received and keeps outputting electric power from the rechargeable battery when the control signal doesn't exit. The design of the present invention is in a series connection. It can not only be charged simultaneously, but also control the drive motor to stop running. Danger of hard acceleration of the motor due to charge can be avoided. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140097669 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE, ELECTRICAL STORAGE DEVICE, ELECTRIC VEHICLE, AND ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM - A power supply device includes: an input determination section configured to determine which one of a commercial power supply and a power generator is an input power supply, and to generate a determination signal; a conversion section of a switching type configured to convert an input voltage into an output voltage; and a drive-signal generation section configured to be supplied with determination output from the input determination section, and to generate a switching drive signal for the conversion section, the drive-signal generation section being configured to serve as a power-factor correction control section and to generate the switching drive signal when the determination signal indicates that the commercial power supply is the input power supply, and being configured to serve as a maximum power point tracking control section and to generate the switching drive signal when the determination signal indicates that the power generator is the input power supply. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140097670 | VEHICLE AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY - A vehicle auxiliary power supply that is mounted on a railway vehicle, includes a three-phase inverter circuit that converts DC power or AC power input from an overhead line to desired AC power to supply the AC power to a load, and is connected in parallel with a VVVF inverter device that drives a propulsion motor, wherein a blocking diode that prevents backflow from a side of the three-phase inverter circuit to a side of the overhead line is provided between the overhead line and the three-phase inverter circuit, and a SiC Schottky barrier diode is applied to the blocking diode. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140097671 | NON-CONTACT POWER RECEIVING APPARATUS, NON-CONTACT POWER TRANSMITTING APPARATUS, AND NON-CONTACT POWER TRANSMITTING/RECEIVING SYSTEM - A non-contact power receiving apparatus includes a power reception unit for receiving electric power from a power transmitting apparatus outside of a vehicle in a non-contact manner, and a control device for controlling the electric power transmission from the power transmitting apparatus. The control device controls the electric power transmission based on a monitoring result obtained by monitoring the surroundings of the vehicle, and a door state detection result obtained by detecting whether or not a door of the vehicle is open. The control device causes, if the door state detection result indicates that the door is open, the power transmitting apparatus to reduce the power of the electric power transmission, and controls the electric power transmission without using the monitoring result. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140097672 | BATTERY DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE - This technology relates to a battery device, a control method, and an electric vehicle capable of providing a highly secure anti-theft function. A battery outputs DC power through a power line, a reader/writer communicates by outputting a high-frequency signal through the power line to read authentication information of an electronic device when the electronic device is connected to the battery through the power line, a microcomputer stores the read authentication information and controls the battery when first connection to the electronic device is performed, and performs an authentication process of the electronic device based on the read authentication information and the authentication information stored in the first connection and controls the battery according to a result of the authentication process of the electronic device when second or subsequent connection to the electronic device is performed. This technology may be applied to the battery device mounted on a power-assisted bicycle, for example. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140097673 | HYBRID VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A DEVICE FOR CHARGING A BATTERY IN A HYBRID VEHICLE - In order to operate a hybrid vehicle, a mode is provided in which adjustment to the remaining electrical range is performed, specifically said remaining range is kept substantially constant. For example, the driver of the vehicle can continuously maintain the currently determined remaining electrical range by activating an activation element, in order to be able to retrieve said remaining electrical range later for purely electric driving, for example in a low emission zone. Adjustment to the remaining electrical range is more appropriate than the previously known adjustment to the charge state of the battery, because the vehicle driver can better plan his trip. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140097674 | System and Method for Transferring Electric Energy to a Vehicle Using a Plurality of Segments of a Conductor Arrangement - A system for transferring electric energy to a vehicle. The system comprises an electric conductor arrangement which produces an alternating electromagnetic field, transfers electromagnetic energy to the vehicle, and includes a plurality of consecutive segments. Each segment extends along the path of travel of the vehicle. The system includes an alternating current supply for conducting electric energy to the segments which are electrically connected in parallel to each other with the alternating current supply. Each segment is coupled to the supply via an associated switching unit adapted to switch on and off the segment by connecting or disconnecting the segment to/from the supply. Each segment is coupled to the associated switching unit via a constant current source adapted to keep the electric current through the segment constant while the segment is switched on independently of the electric power which is transferred to one or more vehicles. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140097675 | System and Method for Transferring Electric Energy to a Vehicle Using Constant Current Operation of Segments of a Conductor Arrangement - A system for transferring electric energy to a vehicle such as a track bound vehicle or road automobile. The system includes an electric conductor arrangement which produces an alternating electromagnetic field, transfers electromagnetic energy to the vehicle and includes a plurality of segments. Each segment extends along the vehicle path of travel and includes one line for each phase of alternating current carried by the segment. The system includes a current supply for conducting electric energy to the segments which are electrically connected in parallel. At least one segment is coupled to the current supply via a constant current source. Each constant current source includes one or more inductances and one or more capacitances, the inductances and capacitances being adapted to each other and the input side of the constant current source so that a constant current is output to the output side. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140103708 | ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - An electric power transmission apparatus for a vehicle includes: a radio receiver that is capable of receiving a radio wave of a predetermined frequency transmitted from outside of the vehicle, and that is capable of executing a search operation of searching for the radio wave by shifting reception frequency from a current reception frequency at a predetermined shift speed, and stopping shifting of the reception frequency when a radio wave is received at or above a predetermined receiving intensity; and an on-vehicle device that interrupts transmission of the electric power to a mobile device performed by an electric power transmitter while the radio receiver is executing the search operation. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140103709 | Method for Controlling a Recuperation Device of a Vehicle - A method for controlling a recuperation device that converts kinetic energy into electric energy in a vehicle is provided. The method includes the acts of actuating at least one actuation element for generating a braking action, at least briefly arranging the actuated actuation element in at least one predefined first trigger position, and activating the recuperation device in a defined functional scope in response to the brief arrangement of the actuated actuation element in the at least one predefined first trigger position. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140111000 | POWER KIT FOR A VEHICLE - A power kit for receiving and distributing electrical power in a vehicle is provided. The power kit includes a control box which receives alternating current (AC) power and direct current (DC) power and outputs 120 Volt AC to one or more outlets positioned in a passenger compartment of the vehicle. The kit also includes an AC cord with a socket for mounting on an exterior surface of the vehicle and an extension cord for connecting the socket with an outlet. DC cord connects the control box with the vehicle's battery, and at least one outlet cord connects the control box to the outlet(s). Each cord has a plug, and the control box includes a plurality of jacks. The plug and jack combinations are configured differently from one another such that the AC, DC and outlet cords can only be connected to their respective jacks. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140111001 | CONTINUOUS-POWER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STABILIZED BY INTEGRATED ACTIVE FILTERS - The invention is an electrical system comprising an electrical source, an electrical device ( | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140111002 | POWER RECEPTION DEVICE, POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE AND POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM - A power reception device includes: a vehicle-side resonant portion mounted on a vehicle and resonating, through an electromagnetic field, with a facility-side resonant portion provided in an external facility; and a vehicle-side support including a first support member supporting the vehicle-side resonant portion, and a second support member spaced apart from the vehicle-side resonant portion and supporting the first support member, wherein a dielectric tangent of the first support member is smaller than a dielectric tangent of the second support member. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140117751 | Power Switching System with Control Signal Driven Supply Voltage - Generally, this disclosure provides systems and methods for a power switching system with a switching control circuit powered by a supply voltage derived from an input control signal. The system may include a power switch configured to electrically couple a device between a battery voltage and a ground, the device to be powered by the battery when the power switch is closed; a control circuit coupled to a gate port of the power switch, the control circuit configured to open and close the power switch by adjusting a gate driving signal provided to the gate port in response to a switching control signal provided to the control circuit; and a voltage conditioning circuit configured to generate a supply voltage based on the switching control signal, such that the supply voltage powers the control circuit. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140117752 | PILOT SIGNAL FILTER - In various implementations, method is provided for reducing noise in a pilot signal, which may include sampling the pilot signal and creating a first data set comprising the samples of the pilot signal samples. It may also include selecting a first subset from the first data set and averaging the first subset to produce a first tier averaged output of the selected first subset. It may further include creating a second data set of the first tier averaged outputs and selecting a second subset from the second data set and averaging the second subset to produce the pilot signal output. In various embodiments, this method may further include, or separately include generating the pilot signal with a modulation rate within an allowable range and offset from a central modulation rate of the allowable range. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140117753 | SYSTEM OF DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC CURRENT TO ELECTRICAL OUTLETS OF A PASSENGER VEHICLE - The invention relates to a system of distributing electric current to electrical outlets of a passenger vehicle, said distribution system comprising:
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| 20140125120 | VEHICLE BUCK POWER CONVERSION CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD - The present invention relates to a vehicle buck power conversion control apparatus and method, which improves control performance of power conversion even when load current is changed by further considering input current varied according to the load current in controlling a pulse width modulation signal by using an existing fixed chopping wave. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140125121 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - A method of operating an electrical power generation system on an aircraft. The method includes assessing a required electrical power of the aircraft, assessing whether a first and a second electrical power source are able to provide the required electrical power in combination, assessing a predetermined condition, determining an operating mode of the first and second electrical power sources to match the predetermined condition, and operating the first and second electrical power sources according to the determined operating mode. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140125122 | HYBRID SWEEPER-SCRUBBER CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM - The invention relates to a method and system for controlling an engine ( | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140125123 | Power Connection Box For Hybrid Vehicle - A power connection box is disclosed for a hybrid vehicle and includes a current supply member and a lead line installation member. The current supply member has a first main relay, a second main relay, a bus bar, and a preliminary relay. The bus bar is connected to the first main relay and has a side connected to a battery and an opposite side connected to an inverter. The preliminary relay is positioned between the first main relay and the bus bar connected to the first main relay. The lead line installation member has a plurality of lead lines connected to the first main relay, the second main relay, and the preliminary relay. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140132062 | ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT, AIRCRAFT AND AIRPORT POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an electric power supply system for an aircraft having a transformer-less HVDC architecture, the system including: at least one multiphase engine generator in a star configuration which provides a multiphase alternating (AC) voltage; a converting circuit for converting the multiphase AC voltage into a corresponding direct (DC) voltage for supplying at least one aircraft load; an electric power supply interface for connection with a standardized GPU plug of an external GPU, the electric power supply interface comprising a supply voltage output terminal coupled to a self-contained power source for providing a low voltage control signal for driving a GPU internal switching circuit wherein the power source is decoupled from the AC voltage and DC voltage. The present invention further relates to an aircraft and an airport power supply system. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140132063 | VEHICLE POWER UNIT - A vehicle power unit is operable to, when not driving the starter, charge first and second capacitors. A controller is operable to, when driving the starter, cause the battery to supply power to the starter if a total voltage of first and second capacitor voltages is smaller than a predetermined total voltage. The controller is operable to, when driving the starter, form a parallel circuit of the battery and the first capacitor, and connect the second capacitor in series to the parallel circuit if the total voltage is not smaller than the predetermined total voltage at a beginning of use of the vehicle. The controller is operable to, when driving the starter, disconnect the battery from the starter. The vehicle power unit reduces a load applied to the battery when driving the starter, accordingly extending a life time of the battery. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140132064 | Power System For Vessels - A power system for dynamic positioning of a vessel. The power system reduces fuel consumption, carbon buildup deposits and the risk of cylinder bore glazing while in combustion engine driven generators and provides an adequate protection against blackouts. The power system includes first and second combustion engine driven generators, a battery unit, and a converter unit arranged to provide power to the vessel from the battery unit. A first operational state of the power system in which the first combustion engine driven generator is arranged to deliver power to the vessel, and a second operational state, in which the first generator is subject to a fault, the second combustion engine driven generator arranged to deliver power to the vessel, and the converter unit is arranged to deliver power to the vessel during transition between the states. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140139015 | DISCRETE INPUT CIRCUIT - Embodiments are directed to a discrete input circuit comprising: a switch, a capacitor coupled to the switch, a first resistor connected in series with the capacitor and coupled to a power supply, and a second resistor coupled to the power supply and the switch, wherein a value of the capacitor, a value of the first resistor, and a value of the second resistor are selected to provide a wetting current from the power supply to the switch when the switch is closed in order to clean contacts associated with the switch. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140139016 | System For Multiple Inverter-Driven Loads - A system for controlling multiple inverter-driven loads includes a controller that is configured to be coupled with an inverter that receives direct current and converts the direct current into an alternating current in order to supply the alternating current to plural loads that are connected to the inverter by plural respective contactors. The controller also is configured to control operations of the inverter and of the contactors in order to individually control which of the loads remain connected to and powered by the inverter and which of the loads are disconnected from the inverter. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140145500 | POWER DISTRIBUTION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FUEL CELL-SUPERCAPACITOR HYBRID VEHICLE - The present invention provides a power distribution device and method for a fuel cell-supercapacitor hybrid vehicle, which can prevent an initial discharge of a supercapacitor during acceleration of the fuel cell-supercapacitor hybrid vehicle and, at the same time, enable the supercapacitor to provide power assist during high speed and high power operation. The power distribution device includes a relay mounted on a charge/discharge line between a fuel cell and a supercapacitor, a unidirectional buck converter disposed between an output terminal of the supercapacitor and a bus terminal of the fuel cell and outputting supercapacitor energy to the bus terminal of the fuel cell only when power assist is required, and a control means controlling the operation of the relay and the unidirectional buck converter. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140145501 | INDUCTION POWERED PANELS - Vehicles and systems are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, for example, the vehicle may include, but is not limited to, a moveable panel comprising an electronic device, a power source, and a connector configured to selectively couple the movable panel to the vehicle, the connector configured to be electrically coupled to the power source and further configured to inductively couple the electronic device of the moveable panel to the power source. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140145502 | VEHICLE POWER-SUPPLY SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A vehicle power-supply system includes a main power storage device that supplies power to a load circuit; a sub power storage device that outputs a voltage different from a voltage of the main power storage device and supplies power to an auxiliary device load circuit of the vehicle; a charging circuit that is connected between the main power storage device and the sub power storage device and charges the sub power storage device using power supplied from the main power storage device; and a control device that controls the charging circuit. The control device charges the sub power storage device via the charging circuit when a predetermined time elapses after a stop command for the vehicle power-supply system is entered, and stops the charging of the sub power storage device when a starting preparation for the vehicle power-supply system is detected. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140152087 | Control Device for Railway Power Conditioner and Control System for Railway Power Conditioner - Feeder sections to be a target of interchange are to be expanded in order to improve the effect of power interchange between feeders. A control device for railway power conditioner is connected to a first feeder connected to a load side of a transformer in a first railway substation including a transformer receiving power from a power grid, and a second feeder connected to a load side of a transformer in a second railway substation including a transformer receiving power from a power grid, and decides an amount of power interchanged between the first and second feeders. The control device decides the amount of power interchanged between the first and second feeders, using the received power in the first railway substation and power on the first feeder, and the received power in the second railway substation and power on the second feeder. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140152088 | System And A Method For Determining A Cabin Layout In A Cabin Of A Vehicle And To An Aircraft - A system for determining a cabin layout in a cabin of a vehicle, includes a system for contactless transfer of power with primary magnetic elements and secondary magnetic elements that each overlap with at least one primary magnetic element. Based on sequentially providing power to primary magnetic elements and measuring at least one electric value in the powered primary magnetic element overlapping states of secondary magnetic elements and primary magnetic elements can be determined. By determining overlapping states for all primary magnetic elements in the cabin the number and positions of all secondary magnetic elements and all vehicle components attached thereto can be collected. The system avoids powering two contiguous primary magnetic elements to prevent a wrong determination of an overlapping state. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140152089 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - In a fuel cell system which includes a high-electricity multiple-phase converter, noise generated due to an increase in reactor vibrations and due to a sound pressure increase caused by a plurality of reactors is effectively inhibited, and silence is improved. A fuel cell system includes a multiple-phase converter provided between a fuel cell and a load device. The fuel cell system includes: selecting means (e.g., a controller) for selecting a driving phase of the multiple-phase converter in accordance with the load of the load device; and driving means (e.g., a controller) for driving a plurality of driving phases, when selected by the selecting means, at carrier frequencies so that these driving phases are nearly opposite to each other. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140152090 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING A PLURALITY OF ENERGY LOADS AND ENERGY SUPPLIES IN A COORDINATED MANNER - The operation and/or power of a plurality of energy loads and/or energy supplies configured to supply power to the energy loads are managed in a coordinated manner. The coordinated control over the energy loads and/or energy supplies may enable the execution of missions including a one or more objectives by energy loads with an enhanced efficiency, autonomy, and/or effectiveness. Aspects of the planning and/or management of execution of the missions may be automated according to predetermined rules and/or criteria. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140159478 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A power supply system for a vehicle includes: a first power storage device; a second power storage device; a voltage converter performing voltage conversion between a first node and a second node; a first switching unit capable of connecting the first node to any one of the first power storage device and a third node; and a second switching unit capable of connecting the second node to any one of the second power storage device and the third node. To the third node, a power supply device is connected. Preferably, the power supply device includes a solar cell mounted on the vehicle. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140159479 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER USING AIR GAP AND METAMATERIAL - Examples of the invention include methods and apparatus for wirelessly transmitting power to a vehicle using electromagnetic radiation. An example apparatus includes a transmitter coil associated with a first metamaterial lens, and a receiver coil associated with a second metamaterial lens, the receiver coil being located within the vehicle. The metamaterial lenses each have a negative magnetic permeability, and are separated by a lens spacing including an air gap. The first and second metamaterial lenses (and the lens spacing) act cooperatively to focus the electromagnetic radiation from the transmitter coil on the receiver coil. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140159480 | VEHICLE DOOR LOCK CONTROL DEVICE - A vehicle door lock control device post-installed on a vehicle includes an unlocking relay having a fixed contact connectable to either one of an unlocking signal lead wire and a neutral lead wire via a first interrupt connection terminal and a movable contact connectable to the other of the unlocking signal lead wire and the neutral lead wire via a second interrupt connection terminal, an unlocking concealed switch mountable on vehicle body exterior, and an unlocking relay control unit connectable to a vehicle permanent power supply and connected to the concealed switch. The relay control unit controls the relay so that the movable contact is connected to the fixed contact when the concealed switch is manually operated. The interrupt connection terminals include metal needles thrust into the signal lead wire and the neutral lead wire to be connectable to the unlocking signal lead wire and the neutral lead wire, respectively. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140167500 | METHOD FOR INSTALLING AN ELECTRIC SYSTEM INTO AN AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE - A method for installing an electric system into an aircraft fuselage. The object to provide a method for simply and quickly installing an electric system into an aircraft fuselage, wherein the electric system is as little heavy and space consuming as possible, and wherein a wide range of customized alternatives of the electric system is possible, is achieved by the steps of providing a fuselage element extending along an aircraft longitudinal axis and including an outer skin and an interior surface, providing a foil sheet of an electrically insulating substrate material, attaching said foil sheet on the inner side of said fuselage element, applying particles of electrically conductive material onto the inner surface of said attached foil sheet opposite the outer skin in a predetermined pattern, such that the accumulated particles of electrically conductive material form electric conductor elements along said inner surface of said foil sheet. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140175867 | LIQUID COOLED POWER INDUCTOR - A vehicle electrical power system includes a variable voltage converter. The variable voltage converter includes an inductor assembly having a housing that defines a chamber containing dielectric fluid. An inductor is disposed within the chamber and is in contact with the fluid. The power system also includes a pump configured to circulate the dielectric fluid to cool the inductor. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140175868 | ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS, CONTACTLESS ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION APPARATUS, VEHICLE, AND CONTACTLESS ELECTRIC POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM - An electric power supply apparatus includes a choke coil, a switching element, a resonance circuit and a compensation circuit. The parasitic capacitance of the switching element is larger than a predetermined capacitance needed for realizing class E zero-voltage switching. The compensation circuit is connected in parallel with the switching element. The compensation circuit includes a coil and a capacitor, and has inductive impedance. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140183938 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DERATING A POWER LIMIT ASSOCIATED WITH A BATTERY PACK - A system for derating a power limit associated with a battery pack is provided. The system includes a battery pack voltage sensor that measures a first battery pack output voltage of the battery pack at a first time, and a microprocessor that determines an initial power limit of the battery pack based on at least one operational parameter of the battery pack. The microprocessor further determines whether the first battery pack output voltage is greater than a threshold battery pack voltage. The microprocessor further determines a first power limit of the battery pack that is less than the initial power limit, if the first battery pack output voltage is greater than the threshold battery pack voltage. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140183939 | Dual Function Battery System and Method - An energy storage system for supporting dual electrical functions of a vehicle includes an energy storage unit having a plurality of energy storage modules connected in series, a plurality of sensing units for sensing state of charges of the plurality of energy storage modules, and a pair of primary voltage terminals. The series connected plurality of energy storage modules is connectable across the pair of primary voltage terminals during a key-on state of the vehicle to supply energy storage power at a first voltage level to support primary electrical functions of the vehicle. The energy storage system is further configured to select a subset of the plurality of energy storage modules during a key-off state of the vehicle to connect across a pair of secondary voltage terminals using a switch network to supply energy storage power at a second voltage level. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140183940 | EMERGENCY START DEVICE OF FUEL CELL VEHICLE - An emergency start device of a fuel cell vehicle having a motor as a driving source is provided and includes a fuel cell that supplies power to a motor and an air blower that supplies air to the fuel cell. A high voltage battery supplies power to the air blower and a direct current (DC) converter increases an output of the high voltage battery to transfer the output to the air blower. In addition, a first switch transfers or intercepts an output of the high voltage battery to the air blower. By directly transferring a voltage of the high voltage battery to the air blower, the fuel cell is driven, when the DC converter fails while driving by the high voltage battery. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140191567 | METER WITH PROJECTOR FOR VEHICLE - A meter device for a vehicle has a meter module protruded on a dashboard. A chassis module installed in the dashboard is extending on a front side of the meter module. The chassis module has a projection module having a laser light source and a reflector. The chassis module further has an indicator module which displays a character or a sign. The chassis module, the meter module, the indicator module, and the projection module are formed in an assembly which can be handled as a single unit. The projection module projects an image on the meter module by reflecting laser light. The laser light is reflected by the reflector toward the meter module from an obliquely lower side on the front side of the meter module. The meter module may have a cover member provided by a liquid-crystal shutter board and/or a touch panel. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140191568 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWERING OR CHARGING MULTIPLE RECEIVERS WIRELESSLY WITH A POWER TRANSMITTER - A system and method for powering or charging multiple receivers wirelessly with a power transmitter. In accordance with an embodiment, to enable ease of use, it is desirable that the receiver can be placed on a larger surface area charger without the need for specific alignment of the position of the receiver; that the system can be used to charge or power multiple devices of similar or different power and voltage requirements or operating with different wireless charging protocols on or near the same surface; and that a degree of freedom is provided with respect to vertical distance (away from the surface of the charger) between the charger and the receivers. Such features enable improved functionality with devices, vehicles, or other products, including, for example, charging of electric vehicles (EV), and trains. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140191569 | FEEDING CONNECTOR FOR FEEDING ELECTRIC POWER FROM VEHICLE TO EXTERNAL POWER RECEIVING DEVICE, METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING THE CONNECTOR, SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING THE CONNECTOR, AND FEEDING SYSTEM USING THE CONNECTOR - A feeding connector that connects a vehicle with an external power receiving device when electric power is fed from the vehicle to the power receiving device is allowed to be fitted to a connecting portion to which a charging connector that connects the vehicle with an external feeding device is fitted when an electric storage device installed on the vehicle is charged with electric power from the feeding device, and, when the feeding connector is in a particular condition of fit with the connecting portion, an impedance of a particular signal path provided in the feeding connector falls within an impedance range for feeding which is set as a range of impedance different from an impedance range for charging which is set as a range of impedance of a signal path provided in the charging connector and corresponding to the particular signal path. A method for identifying the feeding connector, a system for identifying the feeding connector, and a feeding system using the feeding connector are also provided. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140197681 | ELECTRIC SYSTEM STABILIZING SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT - A power stabilizing device in a system includes as a portion of a power converter section, a second PWM converter provided between a second primary AC bus and a second DC bus in an electric system and configured to perform mutual conversion between DC power and AC power. A power stabilizing control section in the power stabilizing device controls charging and discharging of a secondary battery based on a voltage and a frequency in the second primary AC bus, thereby stabilizing the electric system. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140197682 | AUTONOMOUS CHARGE BALANCING CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR BATTERY PACK - Systems and methods for controlling a vehicle having a traction battery with a plurality of cell groups each having a plurality of serially connected battery cells include balancing each cell of each cell group with a corresponding autonomous cell balancing circuit, and coupling a single output associated with each cell group to an associated battery monitoring circuit. An integrated driver and switch circuit adapts the voltage from an associated cell group for powering battery monitoring integrated circuits with a voltage range corresponding to a single cell voltage range to facilitate use of an existing battery monitoring integrated circuit design and subsequent input to a microprocessor-based battery controller. Cell balancing is performed at each cell with a battery monitor circuit associated with each group of cells. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140197683 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND INSULATION STATE DETERMINATION METHOD FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - Provided is an electric vehicle including an electric system that generates drive power, a detector, and a controller. The electric system includes a power storage device, a drive device that uses power of the power storage device to generate drive power, a first relay provided between the positive electrode of the power storage device and the drive device, and a second relay provided between the negative electrode of the power storage device and the drive device. The detector is electrically connected to the power storage device and detects an insulation abnormality in the electric system. The controller determines the insulation state of the electric system on the basis of a detection result of the detector obtained when the first relay and the second relay are open and a detection result of the detector obtained when either of the first relay and the second relay is thereafter closed. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140197684 | SECONDARY BATTERY CHARGING DEVICE, METHOD OF CHARGING IN SECONDARY BATTERY CHARGING DEVICE, PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATOR, METHOD OF POWER GENERATION IN PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATOR, PHOTOVOLTAIC-CHARGED SECONDARY BATTERY SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND ELECTRICAL VEHICLE - A battery charging device includes a battery pack including a plurality of battery cells connected in series, and a control unit. The control unit is configured to change a series connection of the battery cells in response to a variation in output voltage of a solar battery. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140203629 | FOREIGN OBJECT DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD SUITABLE FOR SOURCE RESONATOR OF WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM - A system and method to detect a foreign object proximate to a source resonator that is part of a wireless energy transfer system. The wireless energy transfer system may be one used to wirelessly charge the batteries of an electric vehicle. Data from a visible light camera and a multiple zone temperature sensor are combined or fused to determine whether a foreign object, such a metallic object or an animal, is in the vicinity of, or in close proximity to, a source resonator. The system controls an electric current provided to the source resonator based on whether a foreign object is detected to reduce or inhibit energy emitted by the source resonator. The visible light camera may be a monochrome or color camera and the temperature sensor may be an infrared camera or a thermopile array. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140203630 | OIL LEVEL INDICATOR FOR ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT TRANSMISSION - A fluid level sensor for determining an amount of first fluid in a system is provided including a first substantially transparent sight glass mounted outside and fluidly coupled to a portion of the system. A level of first fluid in the first sight glass is indicative of the amount of first fluid in the system. A second substantially transparent sight glass has an independent closed loop containing a second fluid. The second sight glass is positioned adjacent outside the system. A plane of the second sight glass is arranged adjacent to a pivot point of the first fluid within the system. A level of second fluid in the second sight glass is indicative of the amount of first fluid corresponding to normal operation of the system. A comparison of the level of first fluid in the first sight glass and the level of second fluid in the second sight glass indicates if the amount of first fluid in the system requires adjustment. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140203631 | BAIE MODULAIRE D'ONDULEURS ET SON PROCEDE DE PILOTAGE POUR UN ENSEMBLE DE MACHINES ELECTRIQUES MUNIES DE CAPTEURS DE POSITION - A modular rack intended for an aircraft comprising a set of electrical machines each equipped with a position sensor comprises: a number of inverters, a supervision member, a first communication channel, making it possible to transmit to each of the inverters the inverter setpoint determined by the supervision member, and a second communication channel making it possible to transmit a position information item to each of the inverters, each of the inverters comprising means for generating a power electrical signal as a function of the inverter setpoint and of the position information transmitted by the supervision member. Advantageously, the first and second communication channels consist of a single link linking the supervision member and the inverters, and transmitting both the inverter setpoints and the position information items. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140203632 | POWER CONVERSION APPARATUS - A power conversion apparatus comprises a first converter connected to a second converter. The first converter includes a first capacitor and the second converter includes a second capacitor connected in series to a third capacitor. The capacitors are each connected in parallel with a respective resistor. The power conversion apparatus also includes a bypass switch connected in parallel to the first converter and in series to the second converter. A control module is configured to control a single-phase output voltage by operation of the first converter, the second converter, and the bypass switch. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140210255 | SYSTEM CONFIGURED TO CONTROL AND POWER A VEHICLE OR VESSEL - A system configured to power a vehicle or vessel. The system may include an enhanced power control system. The enhanced power control system having a distributed architecture such that power conversion and/or management is provided for individual energy supplies and/or system loads. The distributed architecture of the power control system may enhance the power efficiency of the vehicle or vessel. The distributed architecture of the power control system may enable a plurality of different energy supplies and/or system loads to be incorporated into the power system in a selectable, configurable manner. This may facilitate the addition and/or subtraction of energy supplies and/or system loads from the system to customize the vehicle or vessel for a specific use and/or mission without having to reconfigure the power control system as a whole. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140210256 | POWER GENERATION SYSTEM WITH ANTICIPATORY OPERATION - Systems and methods include operating a power system in a first state, and detecting an anticipated load increase. The systems and methods further include changing operation of the power system from the first state to a second state upon detection of the anticipated load increase. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140210257 | PROXIMITY SWITCH ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF TUNING SAME - A proximity switch assembly and method for detecting activation of a proximity switch assembly and tuning the assembly. The assembly includes proximity switches each having a proximity sensor providing a sense activation field and control circuitry processing the activation field to sense activation. The method of tuning includes generating an activation field with a proximity sensor, generating a signal in response to the activation field, detecting noise associated with the signal, and adjusting a parameter based on the detected noise, wherein the parameter is used to detect a proximity state such as activation of the proximity switch. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140210258 | ELECTRICAL CABINET OF AN AIRCRAFT INCORPORATING AN IMPROVED ELECTRICAL CONNECTION SYSTEM - An electrical cabinet of an aircraft is provided. The electrical cabinet includes at least one motherboard including on a first face sockets into which are plugged PCB boards ensuring one or more electrical functions, the said electrical cabinet being linked to the electrical circuit of the aircraft organized as various electrical harnesses by way of an electrical connection system, characterized in that the electrical connection system comprises at the level of the second face of the motherboard at least one additional layer, the free face of the last additional layer comprising sockets each ensuring electrical connection with an electrical harness of the aircraft, the additional layer or layers comprising tracks which make it possible to reorganize the electrical circuits emanating from the sockets intended for the PCB boards so as to render them compliant with the sockets intended for the harnesses of the aircraft. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140210259 | FUEL EFFICIENT CRANE SYSTEM - A system and method for efficiently regulating the fuel consumption of a variable speed combustion engine used to control loads such as a hoist motor in a mobile gantry crane based on load motor speed commands issued by a crane operator. The system and method can rely on a programmable logic controller to issue engine fuel commands to regulate engine speed based on interpolations derived from data representing the relationship between load motor voltage and engine speed and data representing the relationship between engine speed and engine power capacity. The method may also be used in modified form by combustion engines which need digital fixed speed commands. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140217811 | Airplane Cabin Environment Management - A system has a power source connected to power access points and at least one environmental control system. A threshold compare device is effective to compare the proportional load on the environmental control systems to a preset threshold. If the threshold is exceeded, unused power access points are disabled. This prevents such access points from placing additional loads on the environmental control systems. Conversely, when the proportional load on the environmental control systems drops below a preset threshold, power can be restored to the disabled power access points. A master control unit can monitor the load on the environmental control systems and either or both the environmental conditions in environment zones or the power loading of the power access points and determine whether to disable unused power outlets. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140217812 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING ELECTRIC VEHICLE - An electric vehicle includes: a storage device configured to store power used for traveling; an auxiliary battery configured to store power supplied to an auxiliary load; a converter configured to charge the auxiliary battery by using power supplied from the storage device; and a shut-off device configured to switch between a supply condition in which power is supplied to the auxiliary load from the auxiliary battery and a shut-off condition in which power is not supplied to the auxiliary load from the auxiliary battery. During control of the electric vehicle, the converter is controlled such that an output voltage of the converter is higher when the shut-off device is in the shut-off condition than when the shut-off device is in the supply condition. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140232179 | VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING VEHICLE - A vehicle includes a feeding system supplying an electric power to an external device disposed outside the vehicle, a controller controlling the operation of the feeding system, and a shift sensor detecting the position of a shift lever and outputting the detection result to the controller. The controller prohibits feeding from the feeding system to the external device when the position of the shift lever is changed. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140232180 | VEHICLE, CONTROL METHOD FOR VEHICLE, AND POWER RECEPTION FACILITIES - A vehicle ECU executes a program including the steps of determining whether or not to permit discharge assistance, generating first assistance information, transmitting the first assistance information, carrying out discharge control when a result of determination as to whether or not to request discharge assistance and requested discharge electric power is received and when measures based on the result of determination can be taken, and giving notification about whether or not discharge assistance is carried out. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140239710 | ILLUMINATING FLOOR MAT WITH WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER - An illuminable mat adapted for use in a variety of settings is provided. The illuminable mat includes an illuminable region and a light source that illuminates the illuminable region. The light source is powered by a receiver that is wirelessly supplied by a transmitter. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140239711 | CIRCUIT FOR CONDUCTING AN ELECTRIC CURRENT - The invention relates to a circuit for conducting an electric current, by an electrical component, between a vehicle battery and an electrical network component that can be connected to the vehicle battery. The circuit includes a first electrical line segment and a second line segment that is separated from the first line segment by a spacer. The line segments are connected to one another by the electrical component. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140246900 | Brushless Multiphase Self-Commutation Control (or BMSCC) And Related Invention - The Brushless Multiphase Self-Commutation Controller or BMSCC is an adjustable speed drive for reliable, contact-less and stable self-commutation control of electric apparatus, including electric motors and generators. BMSCC transforms multiphase electrical excitation from one frequency to variable frequency that is automatically synchronized to the movement of the electric apparatus without traditional estimation methods of commutation and frequency synthesis using derivatives of electronic, electro-mechanical, and field-oriented-control. Instead, BMSCC comprises an analog electromagnetic computer with synchronous modulation techniques to first establish magnetic energy and then dynamically share packets of magnetic energy between phase windings of a multiphase, position dependent flux, high frequency transformer by direct AC-to-AC conversion without an intermediate DC conversion stage. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140246901 | POWER RECEPTION DEVICE, VEHICLE INCLUDING POWER RECEPTION DEVICE, AND POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM - A vehicle includes a power reception unit, a rectifier, a power line, and a cooling fan. The power reception unit of the vehicle is configured to receive, in a contactless manner, AC power output from a power transmission unit of a power transmission device. The rectifier rectifies the electric power received by the power reception unit. The electric power rectified by the rectifier is output through the power line. The cooling fan cools the power reception unit. The cooling fan is electrically connected to the power line, and operates with the electric power received from the power line. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140246902 | APPARATUS FOR LOCATION-DEPENDENT CONFIGURATION - An apparatus for the location-dependent configuration of a device is coupled to the apparatus. The apparatus has first and second power supply terminals, a locating terminal for locating the apparatus on the basis of a voltage applied to the locating terminal, and a configuration device for configuring the device on the basis of the voltage that is applied to the locating terminal. The first power supply terminal and the locating terminal are formed by the same terminal. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140252847 | BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND SWITCHING METHOD THEREOF - An embodiment of the present invention provides a battery management system and a switching method thereof, which can prevent fusion of a relay by preventing arcing and voltage spikes when the relay is turned off (opened). To this end, the embodiment of the present invention provides a battery management system including one or more battery packs; a master battery management unit sensing voltages and/or currents of the battery packs; main relays connected between the battery packs and loads and turned on or off by the master battery management unit; and sub relays connected to the main relays in parallel, turned on or off by the master battery management unit and having resistors, wherein when switching occurs in which the main relays are turned off, the sub relays are first turned on and the main relays are then turned off. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140252848 | UNIVERSAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM WITH LOAD ISOLATING AND VOLTAGE ENHANCE DEVICE - This invention relates to power supply system having recharging unit with load isolation and its method of operation. The power supply unit has one or more energy storage device and such energy storage device is of low voltage rating when compared with the operating voltage of the load. The power supply units when operated through an intermediate section and an output combiner, due to alternative parallel and series connections of capacitors supplies to the load an enhanced voltage as required by the load with complete isolation between the recharging unit of the system and load. The recharging unit supplies the recharging voltage to the input battery whenever the input battery is isolated from the load. Due to which, the energy storage devices serves for large distance range and better speed range in case of electric vehicles. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140265553 | SUPER CAPACITOR AND CHARGER FOR SECONDARY POWER HAVING LONGEVITY FEATURES - A secondary power source system for a communication device includes a charging unit configured to receive a primary power input and restrict a current used for charging to a predetermined amount. The current is part of a first output of the charging unit. The system further includes a storage unit including a device that stores electrical energy, the storage unit configured to receive the first output from the charging unit with restricted current and generate a second output, a regulating unit configured to receive the second output from the storage unit and generate a third output, a selector unit configured to perform a logical OR operation with the primary power input, the first output from the charging unit and third output from the regulating unit, and to generate a fourth output, and a shutdown unit configured to shutdown operation of the secondary power system when the storage unit has been expended. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140265554 | Dual Lithium-Ion Battery System for Electric Vehicles - A battery system for powering a vehicle is provided. The system may include a first lithium-ion battery pack having a first total energy capacity and a first power to energy ratio (P/E ratio) and a second lithium-ion battery pack connected in parallel with the first lithium-ion battery pack and having a second total energy capacity that is higher than the first total energy capacity and a second P/E ratio that is lower than the first P/E ratio. A method of controlling the battery system is also provided, and may include controlling an operation of a vehicle according to a total power capability of the first and second battery strings, wherein the total power capability is the sum of a first battery string power capability and a second battery string power capability at a same voltage. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140265555 | SERIES RELAYED WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER IN A VEHICLE - Described herein are improved capabilities for a system and method for wireless energy distribution across a vehicle compartment of defined area, comprising a source resonator coupled to an energy source of a vehicle and generating an oscillating magnetic field with a frequency, and at least one repeater resonator positioned along the vehicle compartment, the at least one repeater resonator positioned in proximity to the source resonator, the at least one repeater resonator having a resonant frequency and comprising a high-conductivity material adapted and located between the at least one repeater resonator and a vehicle surface to direct the oscillating magnetic field away from the vehicle surface, wherein the at least one repeater resonator provides an effective wireless energy transfer area within the defined area. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140265556 | POWER SYSTEM WITH ELECTRONIC IMPEDANCE SWITCH CONTROLS AND METHODS FOR SUPPLYING POWER TO A LOAD - Power systems, electronic impedance controlled switches and controls, and methods of supplying power to a load include features to maximize safe operating area (SOA) of an electronic impedance switch without exceeding its SOA. The power system may be a vehicle electrical power system including a DC power supply battery and a boost converter. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140284998 | Adaptable Modular Power System (AMPS) - An adaptable modular power system (AMPS) is hierarchical in a number of ways. AMPS modules connect to a backplane, and one or multiple AMPS backplanes can form an AMPS domain. At the same time, the vehicle electronics is modular, with various payload boxes needing to communicate with each other. A common power and signaling cable is provided to interconnect payload boxes. A dedicated connector system is also provided so that AMPS modules may communicate, control, receive data, and supply and receive power. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140284999 | HYBRID POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME - Disclosed is a hybrid power supply apparatus for supplying power to industrial equipment, such as an excavator. The hybrid power supply apparatus according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes: a power supply unit configured to supply power to an operating load of hybrid equipment; a hybrid controller configured to control a movement of the operating load; a control power supply unit configured to supply power to the hybrid controller; an auxiliary power supply unit configured to convert a voltage of the power supply unit and supply power to the hybrid controller instead of the control power supply unit, or charge the control power supply unit; and a first switch unit configured to connect any one of the control power supply unit and the auxiliary power supply unit to the hybrid controller. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140285000 | ELECTRICAL SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT ON A VEHICLE - An electrical connection arrangement on a vehicle comprising vehicle contact means connectable to an implement contact means associated with an implement. The vehicle and/or implement contact means is connectable to a control unit which determines wear or damage of the vehicle and/or implement contact means and the wear or damage is communicated to the vehicle operator. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140285001 | POWER MANAGEMENT DEVICE - In order to manage power exchanged between an electric vehicle | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140292071 | POWER SUPPLY CONTROL APPARATUS - A power supply control apparatus monitors a high voltage, an intermediate voltage and a low voltage and detects voltage variation amounts of those voltages. When an absolute value of the voltage variation amount is greater than a predetermined variation amount, the power supply control apparatus corrects the voltage of large variation by controlling a DC-DC converter based on the voltage variation amount. The power supply control apparatus further estimates voltage variation amounts of the voltages other than the voltage of large variation based on the voltage variation amount of large variation and corrects the voltage of estimated large variation by controlling the DC-DC converter based on the estimated voltage variation amount. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140292072 | BATTERY MONITORING SYSTEM, BATTERY CARTRIDGE, BATTERY PACKAGE, AND RIDABLE MACHINE - Provided is a battery monitoring system including a plurality of batteries connected in series, a current/voltage measuring unit configured to measure an electric current and a voltage of a first battery in response to a measurement instruction, and a plurality of voltage measuring units configured to measure a voltage of a second battery other than the first battery in response to a measurement instruction. The voltage measuring units are connected to the current/voltage measuring unit with a daisy-chain connection by a communication interface, and the current/voltage measuring unit and the voltage measuring unit transfer the measurement instruction to another voltage measuring unit through the daisy-chain connection. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140292073 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE ELECTRIC POWER AND VEHICLE COMPRISING THE SYSTEM - A method and a system for controlling vehicle electric power, and a vehicle comprising the same, are provided. The method includes converting a first voltage supplied by at least one of a startup generator and a storage battery of the vehicle into a second voltage, and controlling the at least one of the startup generator and the storage battery to supply power to a first device with the first voltage, and to supply power to a second device with the second voltage. The system includes a startup generator and a storage battery, configured to supply a first voltage, and a converter configured to convert the first voltage into a second voltage. At least one of the startup generator and the storage battery is configured to supply power to a first device with the first voltage, and to supply power to a second device with the second voltage. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140292074 | REMOVABLE COMMUNICATION CARTRIDGE THAT CAN BE DETACHED FROM AN EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT, ASSEMBLY AND SYSTEM CORRESPONDING THERETO - The invention relates to a communication cartridge ( | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140292075 | Straddle Electric Vehicle - A straddle electric vehicle comprises an electric motor which is a driving power source for activating the vehicle; a high-voltage battery for storing electric power supplied to the electric motor; a low-voltage battery for storing the electric power supplied to an auxiliary machine mounted in the vehicle; a converter for converting a voltage of the electric power supplied from the high-voltage battery to the low-voltage battery into a voltage to be charged into the low-voltage battery; and a case having an insulativity, for storing the high-voltage battery; wherein the low-voltage battery is placed outside the case, and the converter is stored in the case. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140300179 | VEHICLE POWER-SUPPLY UNIT - A vehicle power-supply unit has chargeable and rechargeable first power supply and second power supply connected to a voltage transducer at input and output terminals, respectively, and a switch element connected between the output terminal of the voltage transducer and the second power supply. By controlling a rector current flown through a reactor connected to at least two switching elements at one end when the voltage transducer is started, a capacitor connected between the other end of the reactor and the ground is charged, and the switch element is brought in a connection state according to a charging voltage of the capacitor and a voltage value of the second power supply. Consequently, a vehicle power-supply unit can protect the elements by preventing a rush current during a backflow and reverse connection and at start-up. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140306518 | ELECTRICAL POWER/COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - To improve the power or signal electrical transfer it is described a n electric power/communication system ( | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140306519 | HYBRID BATTERY SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A hybrid battery system for an electric vehicle includes a lithium battery module including a plurality of lithium battery cells, a lead storage battery module including a plurality of lead storage battery cells, a first sensing unit including a sensor for measuring a temperature and a voltage of the lithium battery module, a second sensing unit including a sensor for measuring a temperature and a voltage of the lead storage battery module, a control circuit connected to the first sensing unit and the second sensing unit, the control circuit configured to measure a state of charge of each of the lithium battery module and the lead storage battery module by using the temperature and the voltage measured in the first sensing unit and the second sensing unit and to generate a control signal by comparing the temperature of the lithium battery module with a reference temperature and comparing the voltage of the lead storage battery module with a reference voltage, and a charging/discharging circuit connected to the lithium battery module and the lead storage battery module, the charging/discharging circuit including a switch for selectively discharging the lithium battery module or the lead storage battery module in response to the control signal. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140306520 | POWER SUPPLY CONTROL DEVICE - The power supply control device includes a body block having a power supply control unit for controlling power supply to an electric motor vehicle, a first cable, connected to the body block, for receiving electric power from a power source, and a second cable, connected to the body block, for feeding the electric power to the electric motor vehicle. One of the body block, and the first cable or the second cable includes an attaching lock part having a cylindrical tubular portion. The other of the body block, and the first cable or the second cable includes an attaching part having an portion to be inserted into the cylindrical tubular portion. The attaching lock part includes an elastic locking piece having a claw with a variable protruding. The claw is engaged with an engaging portion provided on an outer surface of the inserting portion to lock the attaching part. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140312681 | BATTERY - A battery includes a roll-up unit provided by winding a sheet unit around an axis, the sheet unit including an electrode sheet having an active material and a separator, the roll-up unit having an exposed portion on which the active material is not placed at an end of the electrode sheet in a direction of the axis; an outer case housing the roll-up unit and having an electrode terminal; an intermediate terminal inside the roll-up unit and having a pair of arm portions resistance-welded to the exposed portion, a first connecting portion connecting the arm portions, and a hole portion formed in the first connecting portion and located between welding points formed in the arm portions; and a collector terminal outside the roll-up unit and resistance-welded to a position opposite to the arm portion in the exposed portion to provide electrical continuity between the roll-up unit and the electrode terminal. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140312682 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLE COMMUNICATION TO A DATA NETWORK - Methods, systems, and an integrated Broadband over Power Line (BPL) module cover assembly for communicating data between an aircraft and a ground-based network are provided. The assembly includes a power receptacle cover plate and a BPL module coupled to said power receptacle cover plate. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140312683 | Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle Safety System and Method - A multiply-redundant system that prevents a driver from starting and/or moving a vehicle if a compressed natural gas fill system is not correctly and completely disconnected from the vehicle. One or more sensors in combination with one or more optional microswitches combine to lock-out the vehicle's ignition or otherwise prevent it from starting and/or moving. For different levels of safety, different combinations of sensors can be used with the lowest level having a single proximity sensor sensing the presence or absence of a high-pressure fill hose. The highest level of safety being achieved by having separate proximity sensors on the fuel fill hose fitting, the gas cap cover and a manual safety valve along with a redundant microswitch. An optional override that may be restricted as to the number of times it can be used can allow starting with a faulty sensor in order to allow maintenance. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140312684 | INSULATION TYPE SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS - A power supply apparatus comprises: a transformer that includes primary/secondary windings that are electromagnetically connected to each other with polarities opposite to each other, an output switch that activates/inactivates an electric-current route that extends from an application terminal for an input voltage to a ground terminal via the primary winding a rectifying-smoothing portion that generates an output voltage from an induced voltage, a feedback voltage generation portion that monitors a switch voltage appearing at a connection node between the primary winding and the output switch and generates a feedback voltage in accordance with the output voltage, a reference voltage generation portion that generates a reference voltage, a comparator that compares the feedback voltage and the reference voltage with each other to generate a comparison signal, and a switching control portion that generates an output switch control signal by means of an on-time control method in accordance with the comparison signal. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140312685 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE DETECTION IN HYBRID VEHICLES - A system and method described herein detects the presence of an unconnected condition in high voltage component cables in an electric or hybrid-electric vehicle having a high voltage battery or energy storage system. The system includes a DC-DC converter which is capable of operating in either a step-down mode (e.g., as a buck converter) or a boost mode. The system uses the DC-DC converter operating in boost mode to create a sufficient, yet safe, measuring voltage on the main high voltage cabling of the vehicle before allowing the energy storage system to begin supplying high voltage power to the system components. The measurements are taken at various points near the individual components to determine if the cable has become disconnected. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140319906 | TUG BOAT - LNG BARGE SYSTEM WITH AN UMBILICAL POWER LINE - The disclosure relates to a transport-cargo vessel system configured for travel on water. The vessel system either includes a tug boat section and a barge section configured to interlock. The barge section is configured to carry liquefied natural was (LNG) and includes an LNG electric generator. In some embodiments, the barge section is configured to carry LNG and at least one additional cargo. The additional cargo may include a cargo for resupplying another vessel. The tug boat includes a propulsion system with an electric motor configured to receive electric power generated from multiple fuels. Electricity from the barge's generator is provided to the tug boat's motor via a power umbilical line. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140319907 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE - An electric vehicle equipped with an automotive battery. The automotive battery has a charging unit on the left side surface, discharging units on the right side surface, and a battery-side power supply terminal on the lower surface. The automotive battery drives an electric motor when the vehicle is moving, supplies power to external electrical products when the vehicle is not moving, and is configured so as to be usable at all times. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140319908 | SECURED AND REGULATED CONTINUOUS POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE INPUTS - A continuous power supply system suitable for input connection to N continuous power supply networks that are distinct and connected to a single ground potential, where N is an integer greater than or equal to 2. Said continuous power supply system comprises means for switching/selecting one of the power supply networks, means for regulating an output voltage established by the power supply system, and a control unit for the means for switching/selecting and for the means for regulating. The means for regulating the output voltage includes N distinct buck-boost converters with shared inductance. A given buck-boost converter is dedicated to each power supply network for regulating the voltage output of the power supply system on the basis of an input voltage established by the corresponding power supply network. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140327298 | ENERGY STORAGE ARRANGEMENT - An energy storage arrangement includes at least two rechargeable energy storage devices connected in parallel. A first energy storage device has a plurality of lead-based storage elements, and a second energy storage device has a plurality of lithium-based storage elements. Between charge state limits of 0 to 100% a charge state interval is achieved in which the nominal voltage of the second energy storage device is in a range between the maximum charging voltage and the nominal voltage of the first energy storage device. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140327299 | RIGID RAFT - The present invention provides a rigid raft. The raft has an electrical system including electrical conductors embedded in the raft. The raft further has one or more sensors embedded therein for monitoring parameters, for example the temperature and/or strain of the raft itself. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140327300 | WIRELESS NETWORK HAVING A LOCAL ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY IN AIRCRAFT - A network node for a network provided in a transport means, in particular in an aircraft, the network node being coupleable to a supply line provided for supplying electrical energy to the transport means, in particular the aircraft, in such a way that it can draw a leakage current of the supply line, the network node comprising an energy buffer storage that is chargeable with electrical energy, the energy buffer storage being chargeable by the drawn leakage current with electrical energy. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140327301 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER ANTENNAS AND ENERGY CHARGING SYSTEMS - A resonant wireless energy transfer system comprises first and second antennas made up of dual parallel wire helixes wherein the wires are terminated by short wires. Voltage controlled variable capacitors are connected into the antennas to permit progressive variation between folded dipole and normal dipole operating modes such that optimum energy transfer can be achieved between the antennas over a wide range of antenna separation distances. A vehicle battery charging system using the above-described antennas is provided including an installation which allows purchase of battery charging power by members of the general public. In-vehicle energy transfer for sensors, computers, cell phones and the like is also described. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140327302 | AUXILIARY POWER SOURCE DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - An auxiliary power source device for a vehicle is incorporated in an electric vehicle and includes a three-phase inverter that converts an input DC voltage into a desired three-phase AC voltage and applies the three-phase AC voltage to a load. The auxiliary power source device further includes a filter reactor that is connected to respective output terminals of a three-phase inverter, a filter capacitor that is connected in a Y-shape at an end on a load side of the filter reactor and is not grounded at a neutral point, and a three-phase transformer that includes primary windings that are connected in a Y-shape at the end on the load side of the filter reactor and is grounded at a neutral point and secondary windings that are connected in a delta shape. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140333126 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT - This invention relates to an electrical system for an aircraft, comprising: a first main generator connected to at least one load via a first bus; a second main generator connected to at least one load via a second bus; a first and a second auxiliary generator associated with the first and second buses, the auxiliary generators being driven by a common prime mover. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140333127 | AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - An aircraft electrical network including a first starter generator mechanically coupled to a first shaft of an aircraft main engine. The first starter generator is configured to turn the first shaft of the main engine in a starting mode, and to generate electricity from the first shaft of the gas turbine engine in a generating mode. The network further includes a DC electrical bus electrical coupled to one or more electrical loads and an AC electrical bus electrically coupled to the first starter generator. The DC electrical bus is electrically coupled to the AC electrical bus via a bi-directional AC/DC converter, which is configured to provide AC electrical power from the DC electrical bus to power the first starter generator when the first starter generator is in a starting mode, and DC electrical power to the DC electrical bus when the first starter generator is in a generating mode. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140333128 | ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE, VEHICLE, AND NON-CONTACT ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION SYSTEM - An electric power transmission device includes an electric power transmission portion, a first communication portion, and a first control device controlling the electric power transmission portion and the first communication portion. A vehicle includes an electric power reception portion, a second communication portion, and a second control device controlling the electric power reception portion and the second communication portion. The first control device and the second control device determine whether or not to cause the electric power transmission portion to transmit electric power based on an instruction from a user which is provided after the user is notified of a status of electric power reception in the electric power reception portion or an estimated status of electric power reception in the electric power reception portion. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140339890 | INVERTER AND POWER SYSTEM WITH FUSE PROTECTION - A power conversion system includes a bus bar, a switch coupled to the bus bar and configured to receive a DC input voltage from a voltage source through the bus bar, and a parallel fuse system. The parallel fuse system may be disposed on the bus bar in series with the voltage source and the switch. The parallel fuse system includes two or more parallel fuses, and may be configured for an inductance imbalance between the fuses, such that there is an asymmetric flow of currents through the fuses when the power conversion system is in operation. For the inductance imbalance, for example, the fuses may be positioned asymmetrically with regard to a shortest conductive path from the voltage source to the switch. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140339891 | BATTERY CONTROLLER, BATTERY SYSTEM - A battery controller that performs current limitation in consideration of limitation on other components than a battery main body and the state of health of a battery is provided. A battery controller limits a battery current using allowable average current information describing current average values respectively allowed for a plurality of time windows. When the battery is deteriorated, an allowable average current obtained by subtraction in response to the state of health is used. Further, when the battery current exceeds an upper limit value stored in advance, the battery current is controlled with the upper limit reduced by the excessive amount. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140346858 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ON-BOARD POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for operating an onboard power supply system of a motor vehicle, wherein the onboard power supply system includes at least two electric networks with different supply voltages. A network component, in particular an electrical load, is connected to each network, and a high-voltage battery is connected to the high-voltage network. A specified amount of power is supplied from the high-voltage network to a low-voltage network, wherein the supply voltage of the low-voltage network is lower than the supply voltage of the high-voltage network. Power of at least one network component connected in the low-voltage network is reduced when a power shortfall occurs in the high-voltage network while the high-voltage battery is being charged. The amount of power supplied by the high-voltage network to the network component in the low-voltage network is also reduced. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140346859 | BATTERY EMULATOR AND METHODS OF USE - A dynamic battery emulator for replacing and mimicking the characteristics of a battery in a portable electronic device when the device is located in or on a vehicle can include a power control module capable of varying its output voltage to adapt to the voltage requirements of an attached portable electronic device; an input for conveying electrical power from the vehicle's electrical system to the power control module; an output for providing electrical power to the portable electronic device; an output for communicating a control signal from the power adaptor to the portable electronic device to selectively turn on and off the portable electronic device; a battery replacement module configured to replace the battery in a portable electronic device and including battery replacement circuitry for transferring electrical power from the power control module to the portable electronic device via the output for providing electrical power; an ignition sense controller for determining the power state of the vehicle's electrical system; and in communication with the ignition sense controller, at least one timer and switch for reducing the conveyance of electrical power from the vehicle's electrical system to the portable electronic device at a predetermined time after the vehicle's ignition or electrical system is turned off. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140346860 | INDUCTIVE POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE - The invention relates to a single device ( | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140346861 | VEHICLE AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY DEVICE AND OVERCURRENT PROTECTION METHOD THEREOF - A vehicle auxiliary power supply device includes a resonant inverter circuit that converts DC input into a desired AC voltage and outputs the AC voltage and a control unit. The control unit includes a resonance-time managing unit managing resonance time of current flowing in the resonant inverter circuit, a gate-off-command generating unit detecting overcurrent flowing in the resonant inverter circuit based on detected current of a current detector, and, when the overcurrent is detected, generating, based on detected current of the current detector and resonance time managed by the resonance-time managing unit, a gate-off command to turn off switching elements included in the resonant inverter circuit after the elapse of time after which current flowing in the switching elements becomes zero for the first time, and a gate-signal generating unit generating a gate signal that controls the switching elements to be turned off when the gate-off command is input. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140346862 | MOTOR VEHICLE - A motor vehicle includes an electric machine that can be connected or is connected to a rechargeable energy storage device for supplying electric energy by way of an intermediate power inverter. The energy storage device can be connected via a motor-vehicle-side charge connection element to an external energy supply device which makes available electric energy. The charge connection element has at least one device for generating a three-phase current from a single-phase or two-phase alternating current, wherein the device includes a circuit arrangement with at least one capacitor that is connected in parallel with at least one three-phase current winding. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140346863 | Battery Apparatus For Supplying Power To Oppositely-Mounted Bicycle Crank Arms - A battery apparatus comprises a bicycle crank axle having a first end, a second end, and a hollow portion. The first end of the bicycle crank axle is configured to attach to a first bicycle crank arm, the second end of the bicycle crank axle is configured to attach to a second bicycle crank arm, and a power source is disposed within the hollow portion. The power source is configured to provide operating power to an electrical component disposed in the first bicycle crank arm, and the power source is configured to provide operating power to an electrical component disposed in the second bicycle crank arm. The hollow portion opens through the first end of the bicycle crank axle so that the power source is detachable through the first end of the crank axle. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140354038 | CONTROL DEVICE - A control device is provided for controlling an electric device on a bicycle. The control device basically includes a bicycle attachment member, an operating member, an operation detection unit and a signal output unit. The operating member includes at least a first operating part and a second operating part. The operating member is rotatably mounted to the attachment member to rotate in a prescribed operation direction. The operation detection unit is arranged to detect selective operation of the first and second operating parts in the operation direction. The signal output unit outputs an actuation signal to actuate the electric device based on a detection result from the operation detection unit. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140354039 | ELECTRICAL PROTECTION USING A SEMICONDUCTOR SWITCH - The subject matter disclosed herein relates to methods and devices for protecting a circuit against overcurrents. The device uses variable impedance properties of a semiconductor switch and includes closed-loop control for controlling the impedance of the switch as a function of the overcurrents to be corrected. The physical design stresses of an electrical circuit, linked to the protection against overcurrents, can therefore be limited. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140354040 | Vehicle Electrical System And Method For Operating A Vehicle Electrical System - A vehicle electrical system includes a first system branch with a first nominal voltage U | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140354041 | NON-CONTACT ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION SYSTEM, VEHICLE, AND ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE - A non-contact electric power transmission and reception system includes an electric power transmission portion for transmitting electric power to a vehicle in a non-contact manner, an electric power reception portion for receiving electric power from the electric power transmission portion in a non-contact manner, and a control device. The control device carries out control such that electric power is transmitted and received when efficiency in reception in the electric power reception portion, of electric power transmitted from the electric power transmission portion is higher than a threshold value. This threshold value can variably be set for the control device. Preferably, the control device sets higher one of a first threshold value determined in correspondence with the electric power transmission device and a second threshold value determined in correspondence with the vehicle as the threshold value. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140354042 | FAILURE PROTECTION FOR A POWER DELIVERY SYSTEM - A power delivery system includes a bus bar and a housing coupled to the bus bar. A semiconductor power device is enclosed within the housing. The housing comprises an outlet configured to direct failure material of the power semiconductor device away from any remaining components connected to the bus bar. In another aspect, the power delivery system additionally or alternatively comprises two bus bars. A first of the two bus bars has a first landing, a riser, and a second landing, which is parallel to the first landing and in effect spatially offset from the first landing. A second of the two bus bars is attached to the second landing of the first bus bar, such that the second bus bar is parallel to but offset from the first landing of the bus bar. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140354043 | CONNECTION, METHOD, EQUIPOTENTIAL SHUNT CONNECTION AND EQUIPOTENTIAL BONDING CURRENT RETURN NETWORK IN A NON-CONDUCTIVE ARCHITECTURE - The object of the invention is to produce equipotential connections that are electrically efficient in terms of resistivity between portions of a current-return network in a non-conductive architecture, such as an airplane fuselage. The approach adopted by the invention is to impart an equipotential-bonding function to an aluminum cable having a large cross section, said bond being electrically connected, via direct contact, to as many devices as is physically possible to connect thereby. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140354044 | POWER LINE PROTECTION STRUCTURE - A power line ( | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140361609 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AND PROVIDING POWER TO AN ACCESSORY IN A VEHICLE - An electrical system for providing power to an accessory in a vehicle is provided. The electrical system includes a power source, a relay coupled to the power source, an accessory socket coupled to the relay, and a switch coupled to the relay and disposed at least partially within the accessory socket. The accessory socket is configured such that the switch is in a closed state when an accessory is coupled to the accessory socket and the switch is in an open state when the accessory is not coupled to the accessory socket. When the switch is in the closed state, the relay consumes power from the power source and when the switch is in the open state, the relay does not consume power from the power source. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20140368028 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EMERGENCY STARTING OF FUEL CELL VEHICLE - A system and method for emergency starting of a fuel cell vehicle is provided. In particular, a high-voltage converter, a balance of power (BOP), and a controller are included in the system. The high-voltage converter is configured such that one side thereof is connected to a high-voltage battery via a battery switch and the other side thereof is connected in parallel to a plurality of fuel cells. The BOP is connected in parallel to the high-voltage converter and the fuel cells. The controller is configured to control the power supplied from the high-voltage battery to the BOP without conversion by connecting the battery switch upon the failure of the high-voltage converter or high-voltage battery. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140368029 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING VEHICLE MANIPULATION DEVICE INFORMATION - A system for providing vehicle manipulation device information provides information about a manipulation device such as a switch or a button to a user in advance, before the user manipulates a device mounted on a vehicle, thus improving convenience in manipulation and driving stability. The system includes a proximity sensor installed in a manipulation portion having the manipulation device for manipulating the device mounted on the vehicle to sense an object that approaches the manipulation portion. The system also includes a controller that receives an approach sensing signal from the proximity sensor, and outputs a control signal for displaying manipulation device information of the manipulation portion, and a display unit for displaying the manipulation device information of the manipulation portion. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140368030 | APPLIANCE INSERT CONNECTION INTERFACE FOR AN AIRCRAFT GALLEY - An electrical connection interface system for a galley insert or appliance for an aircraft galley includes a high level interface configured to be electrically connected with an appliance power and control unit or galley power and control unit. In a presently preferred aspect, the galley insert or appliance may be an oven, refrigerator or chiller. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140375116 | HIGH VOLTAGE PROTECTION SYSTEM - An electronics housing for a high voltage system of a vehicle defines an interior region, and includes a connection header wall having a window. An optical proximity sensor is disposed within the interior region of the electronics housing, adjacent the window. A cover is removably attached to the electronics housing adjacent an exterior surface of the connection header wall. The cover is disposed over the window. The optical proximity sensor is operable to sense the presence of the cover through the window when the cover is attached to the electronics housing. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20140375117 | ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING A FUEL CELL SYSTEM | 12-25-2014 |
| 20140375118 | SMART POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT - Apparatus for voltage stabilization in a vehicle includes a battery distribution module having a load module managing electrical power to one or more auxiliary loads, a first switch coupling a starter motor and an ESD to the load module only when closed, a second switch coupling an auxiliary ESD to the load module only when closed, and a controller integrated with a PC board attached to the first and second switch devices. The controller is configured to control opening and closing of the first and second switches based on at least one of a plurality of signals received by the controller. The primary ESD is electrically coupled a primary fuse terminal of the battery distribution module which electrically couples the primary ESD to a second terminal of the first switch and the starter motor. The auxiliary ESD is electrically coupled to an auxiliary fuse terminal of the battery distribution module which electrically couples a first terminal of the second switch to the auxiliary ESD. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20140375119 | SECONDARY BATTERY, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, BATTERY PACK, ELECTRIC VEHICLE, ELECTRIC POWER STORAGE SYSTEM, ELECTRIC POWER TOOL, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A secondary battery includes: an electrode including an active material layer; and an electrolyte layer provided on the active material layer, wherein area density of the active material layer is equal to or larger than about 40 milligrams per square centimeter, the electrolyte layer includes a polymer compound and an electrolytic solution, and by surface observation of the electrolyte layer, (A) circular regions are not observed, or (B) one or more circular regions are observed, and an average diameter of the circular regions is equal to or less than about 1.3 millimeters. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150008731 | VEHICLE ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS - A vehicle electric power supply apparatus includes first and second power sources connected in parallel to each other; a DC-DC converter connected between the first and second power sources; a switch connected in parallel to the DC-DC converter and connected between the first and second power sources; an opening and closing unit that is operable to open and close the switch; and a control unit that controls the DC-DC converter and the opening and closing unit. When an internal combustion engine is stopped, the control unit sets the switch to be OFF using the opening and closing unit, and the control unit causes the second power source to be discharged and the first power source to be charged until the output voltage of the second power source reaches a first voltage by electric power supply from the second power source to the first power source via the DC-DC converter. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150008732 | SIGNAL TRANSMISSION CIRCUIT - A signal transmission circuit includes an output transistor with a first terminal connected to an output terminal of an output signal; a driver circuit configured to drive a control terminal of the output transistor in response to an input signal; a voltage follower configured to generate a first voltage by buffering the output signal; a voltage divider configured to generate a second voltage by dividing the first voltage; and a capacitor connected between a supply terminal of the second voltage and the control terminal of the output transistor. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150008733 | ELECTRIC RAILROAD NETWORK AND ASSOCIATED ENERGY EXCHANGE PROCESS - A railroad network ( | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150015062 | VEHICLE ELECTRICAL CENTER - An electrical center for distributing electrical power to an electrical system of a vehicle is provided. A housing of the electrical center includes a shroud that protrudes outward from a sidewall of the housing. A fuse assembly which is configured to fit into the housing includes a tab that protrudes outward from the sidewall. A sleeve is configured to engage the shroud and the tab such that a receptacle for a connector of the electrical system is formed on the sidewall. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150015063 | VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STATE CONTROLLER - A motor vehicle electrical power distribution system includes a plurality of distribution sub-systems, an electrical power storage sub-system and a plurality of switching devices for selective connection of elements of the power distribution system to the electrical power storage sub-system. A state transition initiator directs control system operation of switching devices to change the states of the power distribution system. The state transition initiator has a plurality of positions selection of which initiates a state transition. The number of states of the power distribution system exceeds in number the number of positions of the state transition initiator. The control system enables the state transition initiator to emulate a four position rotary ignition switch, provides for interaction with fail safe power cutoff switches and provides high voltage switching device protection during instances of control system low voltage conditions. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150021983 | AIRCRAFT UNIVERSAL POWER CONVERTER - A power supply system suitable for use by an aircraft is disclosed. The power system converts power from an unregulated DC power source to multiple AC and DC voltage outputs. The power supply system comprises an interleaved buck converter, and interleaved full-bridge converter, an interleaved inverter, and a control system. In one configuration, the interleaved inverter uses high-voltage DC generated by the interleaved four-bridge converter as its power input to generate a high-voltage AC output. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150028668 | Modular Vehicle Unit - An apparatus, modular devices, and methods are disclosed. One method comprises receiving electric power at a modular device from a vehicle battery, wherein the modular device has a housing and a circuit protection block accessible through a first opening in the housing; and transmitting the received electric power to one or more external devices via one or more of a plurality of ports accessible through a plurality of second openings formed in the housing. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150028669 | BATTERY ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A battery arrangement for a motor vehicle, includes a plurality of battery modules, each of the battery modules having a plurality of battery cells and being coupled to a control unit, and a high voltage lead wire for electrical coupling being provided between all adjacent battery modules, the control units each being designed to exchange data via the high voltage lead wire. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150028670 | POWER MANAGEMENT FOR GALLEY WITH FUEL CELL - Described are power management systems having at least one fuel cell system, a power distribution unit, at least one galley insert, a galley network controller, a control panel, and/or at least one battery pack. The power management system compares a power output from the power distribution unit to a maximum load level and/or to a minimum load level, instructs the galley network controller to cycle the the galley insert off and/or set an operation of the galley insert to a lower power consumption level when the power output approaches and/or is above the maximum load level, and instructs the galley network controller to cycle the galley insert on and/or set the operation of the galley insert to a higher power consumption level when the power output approaches and/or is below the minimum load level. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150035355 | System for Inductively Transferring Electric Energy to a Vehicle Using Consecutive Segments - A system for transferring electric energy to a vehicle including an electric conductor arrangement for producing an alternating electromagnetic field and for thereby transferring electric energy to a vehicle, and a current supply for supplying electric energy to the segments. The conductor arrangement including a plurality of consecutive segments. Each segment includes at least one alternating current line for carrying an alternating current. The segments are electrically connected in parallel to each other to the current supply. For a sequence of consecutive segments, a converter is assigned and connected to each segment. The assigned converter is connected to the current supply and is adapted to convert a current carried by the current supply to an alternating current carried by the at least one alternating current line of the segment, so that there is a sequence of assigned converters for the corresponding sequence of consecutive segments. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150035356 | VEHICLE POWER SOURCE DEVICE AND VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE POWER SOURCE DEVICE - A vehicle power supply device comprises a first battery connectable to a starter motor, a vehicle load, and a generator, a second battery different from the first battery in electric characteristics, a connecting switch connected between the first and second batteries, and connecting the first and second batteries in parallel in an ON state of the connecting switch, and a control circuit controlling the connecting switch. In the ON state of the connecting switch, the generator charges the first and second batteries. The control circuit controls to change to the OFF state of the connecting switch in a state of providing electric power to the starter motor, or in a state of detecting an open condition including an abnormal state of the first battery and/or the second battery, and to hold the connecting switch in the ON state in a normal state in which the open condition is not detected. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150042154 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A power supply system includes a fuel cell system having a fuel cell that is mounted on a vehicle, and a controller for controlling the fuel cell system. The controller performs control to operate the fuel cell by switching as appropriate between a driving mode in which the vehicle travels, and an external power supply mode for supplying electric power to an external load. In the driving mode, a first voltage is set as a high-potential avoiding voltage, and in the external power supply mode, a second voltage that is higher than the first voltage is set as the high-potential avoiding voltage. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150042155 | DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING ELECTRICAL POWER TO AN AIRCRAFT ON THE GROUND - A device for supplying electrical power to an aircraft on the ground, including two electric generators driven by an auxiliary power unit. The first generator is connected by a connection/disconnection mechanism to an aircraft network and to an electric taxiing network, to supply either an AC voltage to the aircraft network when it is connected to the aircraft network, or an AC voltage or a power to the taxiing network when it is connected to the taxiing network. The second generator is connected by the connection/disconnection mechanism to the aircraft or taxiing networks to supply the AC voltage to one of those networks. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150042156 | VEHICLE ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY CONTROL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE - To restrain deterioration of fuel cells while preventing a battery from being overcharged, a fuel cell vehicle includes a motor for providing torque to wheels, a battery for storing electric power to provide the stored electric power to the motor, and a FC stack for generating electric power to provide the generated electric power to the motor and the battery. A battery charge level determining module determines a battery charge level of the battery, and a FET is configured to connect or disconnect the FC stack to the motor and the battery. A controller is configured to cause the FET to disconnect the FC stack from the motor and the battery and allow power generation by the FC stack when the determined battery charge level by the battery charge level determining module is greater than or equal to a first predetermined threshold. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150042157 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POWERING ELECTRIC VEHICLES USING A SINGLE OR MULTIPLE POWER CELLS - Electric vehicles such as scooters can have a first operating mode in which energy is supplied by a single electrical energy storage device and a second operating mode in which energy is supplied by multiple electrical energy storage devices. A circuit element can be included in the circuit connecting the electrical energy storage devices to a prime mover such as a traction motor. The circuit element has a first, electrically conductive, state that couples only the single electrical energy storage device to a traction motor and a second, electrically non-conductive, state that couples the multiple electrical energy storage devices to the prime mover. The transition of the circuit element from the first state to the second state can occur by irreversibly fracturing the circuit element upon installation of multiple electrical energy storage devices or by a controller transitioning the circuit element from the first state to the second state. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150048673 | BATTERY MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - A battery management apparatus and method for use in an electrical vehicle has a plurality of individual batteries | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150054336 | Mobile Power Bank - An apparatus for providing power, the apparatus having a housing; a battery module positioned inside of the housing, the battery module having: a battery, a battery circuit board coupled to the battery and an ignition output port coupled to the battery circuit board; a circuit board positioned inside of the housing and coupled to the battery module, the circuit board having: a charge module, a discharge module, a lighting module and a control module coupled to the charge module, the discharge module and the lighting module; a light source coupled to the circuit board; and wherein the apparatus is configured to provide sufficient power to jump start a vehicle. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150061375 | ENERGY HARVESTING SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT - An energy harvesting system for an aircraft includes an energy storage device, and an energy harvesting member electrically connected to the energy storage device and mechanically linked to the aircraft. The energy harvesting member is configured and disposed to generate an electrical energy output in response to one of a change in altitude of, or turbulence on, the aircraft. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150061376 | Pre-Charge Quick Key Cycling Protection - A vehicle is disclosed comprising a pre-charge circuit, including a resistor, that selectively connects a traction battery to an electrical impedance. A controller is programmed to inhibit pre-charging for an amount of time when a predetermined number of pre-charge cycles have occurred within a preceding predetermined period of time. The predetermined number of pre-charge cycles may be based on a voltage or current magnitude across the resistor during the previous pre-charge cycles. The predetermined number of times may be modified based on prior successful and failed pre-charge cycles. A method of limiting a temperature increase of a pre-charge resistor is disclosed comprising counting a number of prior pre-charge cycles and inhibiting pre-charging when the number of prior pre-charge cycles within the preceding period of time exceeds a threshold. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150061377 | ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION DEVICE, EMERGENCY TRAVELING SYSTEM AND RAILWAY VEHICLE - According to one embodiment, an electric power conversion device includes an inverter which converts DC power into AC power and supplies the AC power to electric equipment of a railway vehicle, a battery capable of storing DC power, and a converter which converts the AC power into DC power and charges the battery. The battery supplies electric power to the inverter when the electric power is not supplied to the inverter from an external power source. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150061378 | AIRCRAFT ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM - An aircraft electric power system provided in an aircraft includes a predetermined DC power supply bus for supplying electric power to a load. The DC power supply bus is configured to always be connected to two or more types of power supply devices having different forms. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150061379 | METHOD OF DESIGNING A SYSTEM OF ELECTRICAL WIRINGS FOR A COMPLEX SYSTEM, AND CORRESPONDING COMPLEX SYSTEM - A method for designing a system of electrical wirings for a complex system, in particular applicable to the design of electrical wirings of an aircraft, is provided. The electrical wirings allow the flow of digital, analog or discrete data between the components of the complex system and/or the transmission of electricity to components of the complex system, the components of the complex system being grouped together in subsystems, each able to perform a predetermined function, and able to be broken down into subsystems each capable of performing a predetermined sub-function. The wirings are distributed into functional groups such that all of the wirings allowing the flow of one or more data and/or the transmission of electricity, directly or indirectly necessary for the operation of the components of a subsystem, for performing the corresponding function or sub-function are distributed in a single and same functional group. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150061380 | FLOOR SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND A VEHICLE HAVING A CABIN AND A FLOOR MADE BY SUCH A FLOOR SYSTEM - A floor system for a vehicle is provided. The floor system includes at least one floor panel having a top surface, a bottom surface and a first recess extending through the top surface, at least one primary coil device having at least one primary coil and a connection line, and at least one cover plate. The at least one primary coil device is positioned inside the first recess and the at least one cover plate is located in the recess above the at least one primary coil device so as to close the first recess flush with the top surface. It is possible to provide the at least one floor panel made from a carbon fibre reinforced material as it cannot electrically shield the at least one primary coil to a space above the top surface, when the at least one cover plate is made from a non-conductive material. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150069829 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR PRE-CHARGE CONTROL OF A BATTERY MODULE - The present subject matter relates to a battery module for use in a vehicle. The battery module may include a housing, a plurality of battery cells disposed within the housing, and solid state pre-charge control circuitry that pre-charges a direct current (DC) bus that may be coupled between the battery module and an electronic component of the vehicle. Furthermore, the solid state pre-charge control circuitry may include solid state electronic components as well as passive electronic components. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150069830 | APPARATUS FOR PARALLEL CONNECTION AND PROTECTION OF BATTERIES OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE - An apparatus for the parallel connection and protection of batteries of an electric vehicle, which comprises a battery unit, a parallel load control and protection unit formed of two diodes connected in parallel, a chip protection unit having two ends thereof respectively electrically connected to the battery unit and the parallel load control and protection unit, and a capacitor unit having two ends thereof respectively electrically connected to the battery unit and the parallel load control and protection unit. The apparatus allows different types of batteries connected in parallel to be used jointly without affecting the characteristics and lifetime of the different batteries, thus can avoid the high cost problem of the conventional techniques caused by applying the battery management systems and prolong the lifetime of batteries and recycle residual electric energy to increase the cruise range of the electric vehicle. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150069831 | Secure Wireless Energy Transfer For Vehicle Applications - A wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply, the first electromagnetic resonator having a mode with a resonant frequency ω | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150076899 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CURRENT FLOW CONTROL FOR DUAL BATTERY VEHICLE ARCHITECTURE - Described herein is a device and method for current flow control for dual battery vehicle architecture. The dual battery vehicle architecture includes a second energy source that is used to support electrical loads, such as radio and navigation systems, during re-cranking in stop-start situations. A quasi-diode device is configured to effectively split a main battery and starter circuit from the rest of the vehicle electrical system including the second energy source. The quasi-diode device includes a plurality of field effect transistors (FET) that conducts current in both directions between the main battery and starter circuit and the rest of the vehicle electrical system when the FETs are turned on and conducts current only from the main battery and starter circuit to the rest of the vehicle electrical system when the FETs are turned off, i.e. when re-cranking is occurring during a start-stop situation. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150076900 | POWER DISTRIBUTION ARCHITECTURE AND AIRCRAFT COMPRISING POWER DISTRIBUTION ARCHITECTURE - The present disclosure pertains to a power distribution architecture, comprising at least one power distribution box including at least two solid state power controllers, SSPCs, at least two main power supply lines, each of the main power supply lines being coupled to a respective one of the SSPCs and being configured to supply power to the respective one of the SSPCs, at least two main remote controlled circuit breakers, RCCBs, each of the at least two main RCCBs being coupled in a respective one of the main power supply lines, and at least one balancing RCCB coupled in a power balancing path connected between two of the main power supply lines. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150084404 | Bus Pre-Charge Control Using a Buck Converter - A vehicle is disclosed having a traction battery and an electrical impedance connected by a contactor. A pre-charge circuit is disclosed that controls current flow from the traction battery through the pre-charge circuit to the electrical impedance to increase voltage at the electrical impedance such that as the voltage approaches a voltage of the traction battery, a duty cycle of the pre-charge circuit approaches a maximum value and a current through the pre-charge circuit approaches a minimum value. In response to current falling below a predetermined value, the contactor is closed. A current sensor is disclosed that is located in the pre-charge circuit. A method of operating the pre-charge circuit is disclosed. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150084405 | ELECTRICITY SUPPLY DEVICE, ELECTRICITY RECEPTION DEVICE, AND ELECTRICITY SUPPLY SYSTEM - In the present invention, an electricity supply unit ( | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150084406 | Arrangement and Method for Providing a Vehicle with Electric Energy by Magnetic Induction - An arrangement for providing a vehicle with electric energy includes a receiving device adapted to receive the magnetic component of an alternating electromagnetic field and to produce an alternating electric current by magnetic induction. The receiving device includes at least one phase line, each phase line being adapted to carry a phase of the alternating electric current. The at least one phase line forms a line arrangement which extends in a longitudinal direction transversely to a flux line direction, in which magnetic flux lines of the electromagnetic field penetrate the line arrangement, so that the line arrangement has a first end and a second end, the ends being located at opposite ends of the line arrangement in the longitudinal direction. The width of the line arrangement, gradually decreases along the extension of the line arrangement towards the first end and/or towards the second end. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150084407 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF SEMI-CENTRALIZED POWER STORAGE AND POWER PRODUCTION FOR MULTI-DIRECTIONAL SMART GRID AND OTHER APPLICATIONS - Systems and methods of semi-centralized energy storage and mobile power outflow for vehicle propulsion comprise at least one energy storage facility receiving energy via an electric grid and at least one mobile vehicle. The energy is generated at a first location, and the energy storage facility is at a second location different from the first location. The second location is closer to end users of the energy than the first location. The energy storage facility produces an energy storage medium at the second location and stores the energy from the first location at the second location in the energy storage medium. The energy storage medium comprises liquid air, liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen, or a combination thereof. The mobile vehicle includes a prime mover and a cryogenic storage vessel and is configured to carry at least a portion of the energy storage medium in the cryogenic storage vessel and use power from the energy storage medium for mobile vehicle propulsion. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150084408 | Adjustable Transformer For A Model Vehicl - A system and method is provided for powering and/or controlling a plurality of model devices, including at least one model vehicle. In one embodiment of the present invention, the system includes an adjustable transformer in communication with at least a model train. The adjustable transformer is configured to convert an AC voltage into first and second AC output voltages based, respectively, on positions of first and second input devices. The adjustable transformer includes a processor configured to receive input signals from the input devices, and to generate corresponding control signals, which are used by drive circuits to convert an AC voltage into first and second outputs. The processor is further configured to display data concerning the first output on a display, and to replace the data concerning the first output with data concerning the second output if a signal is received from a sensor, indicating that the user has interacted with the second input device. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150084409 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CHARGING VOLTAGE OF 12V AUXILIARY BATTERY FOR HYBRID VEHICLE - The present invention provides a method for controlling a charging voltage of a 12V auxiliary battery for a hybrid vehicle, which can (1) improve charging efficiency of an auxiliary battery by increasing the output voltage of a DC-DC converter during cold start when the outside air temperature is low, (2) improve the charging efficiency of the auxiliary battery by increasing or decreasing the output power of the DC-DC converter according to the state of charge of the auxiliary battery and by increasing the output voltage of the DC-DC converter when many electrical loads are turned on, and (3) allow the DC-DC converter to provide continuous power supply for charging the auxiliary battery by turning on a main switch disposed between a high voltage battery and the DC-DC converter based on a reverse power conversion operation of the DC-DC converter even in the case where the voltage of the auxiliary battery falls below 9V. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150091374 | Contactless Electrical Coupling for a Rotatable LIDAR Device - A rotatable LIDAR device including contactless electrical couplings is disclosed. An example rotatable LIDAR device includes a vehicle electrical coupling including (i) a first conductive ring, (ii) a second conductive ring, and (iii) a first coil. The example rotatable LIDAR device further includes a LIDAR electrical coupling including (i) a third conductive ring, (ii) a fourth conductive ring, and (iii) a second coil. The example rotatable LIDAR device still further includes a rotatable LIDAR electrically coupled to the LIDAR electrical coupling. The first conductive ring and the third conductive ring form a first capacitor configured to transmit communications to the rotatable LIDAR, the second conductive ring and the fourth conductive ring form a second capacitor configured to transmit communications from the rotatable LIDAR, and the first coil and the second coil form a transformer configured to provide power to the rotatable LIDAR. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150091375 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR AN EMERGENCY POWER GENERATOR - Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed for generating power for a vehicle. A power generator may include a first loop configured to be deployed from a portion of a vehicle. The power generator also includes a first plurality of resistive devices coupled to the first loop, at least one resistive device of the first plurality of resistive devices being configured to transfer a force to the first loop. The power generator may also include a pulley coupled to the first loop, the pulley being configured to receive the force transferred to the first loop, and the pulley being further configured to rotate in response to receiving the force from the first loop. The power generator may also include a generator coupled to the pulley, the generator being coupled to an electrical system, and the generator being configured to deliver power to the electrical system in response to the pulley rotating. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150091376 | PROGRAMMABLE DYNAMIC VOLTAGE CONTROL APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a programmable dynamic voltage control apparatus, and more particularly, to a programmable dynamic voltage control apparatus which is capable of dynamically controlling voltage conversion of an output unit using data set in programmable memories, when various pieces of information sensed by a variety of sensors mounted in a vehicle are converted into electrical signals and then transmitted. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150097422 | POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT - An aircraft power distribution system includes a first DC power distribution bus, a second DC power distribution bus, and a DC power source coupled with at least one of the first or second DC power distribution buses, wherein the DC power distribution buses are electrically coupled by a plurality of electrical couplings. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150097423 | ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY NETWORK LINKED TO A TRANSPORT SYSTEM - An electric power supply network includes at least one connection point with an upstream electrical network delivering useful power to at least one input of a first electric power supply network of an electrically powered transport system, such as trolley buses, trams, metro, train, or other transport, the first electrical network presenting peak power fluctuations as a function of variable energy needs depending on traffic associated with the transport system. The first electrical network includes at least one power output capable of distributing energy, in particular recovered from the transport system and from the upstream electrical network, to at least a second electrical network, enabling energy to be supplied to electrical consumption points. At least one supervision unit monitors distribution of energy from the power output whenever at least the peak power required by the first transport system is below the useful power available upstream. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150097424 | POWER DISTRIBUTION DEVICE - A power distribution device is electrically connected to a battery, a power control unit that controls electric power in a vehicle, and high-voltage driven devices driven at a specified voltage or higher. The power distribution device distributes electric power supplied from the battery to the high-voltage driven devices, the power distribution device is installed in a front portion of the vehicle, and a high-voltage power line is disposed behind a position at which the power distribution device is installed. The power distribution device includes a projected portion provided on a surface of a case of the power distribution device, the projected portion having a height corresponding to a vehicle component disposed behind the power distribution device in the vehicle. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150102659 | Modular Equipment Center Lightning Threat Reduction Architecture - A composite vehicle architecture without a current return network for reducing lightning threats. A plurality of modular equipment centers (MECs) are spatially distributed throughout the vehicle. Equipment loads within the vehicle are each serviced by the nearest MEC. Twisted and shielded electrical conductor pairs provide secondary power to the equipment loads to minimize the amount of wire throughout the aircraft as well as the return currents on the aircraft. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150102660 | Modular Equipment Center Distributed Equipment Packaging Truss - A modular truss assembly configured to be placed in small or narrow spaces such as within the floor, sidewall, or crown of a vehicle for mechanically and electrically mounting system components of a modular equipment center (MEC). A plurality of MECs is spatially distributed throughout the vehicle to service equipment loads. The modular truss assembly provides different voltage levels for powering the system components of the MEC and for powering the equipment loads. In one or more configurations, all or part of the modular truss assembly can be removed from the vehicle for repair or replacement. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150102661 | Modular Equipment Center Distributed Primary Power Architecture - A plurality of modular equipment centers (MECs) spatially distributed throughout a vehicle servicing equipment loads. Each MEC independently provides localized power and communication to service the equipment loads and each equipment load is serviced by the nearest MEC. In at least one embodiment, only primary power is distributed across section breaks of the vehicle to minimize the number of connections between section breaks, reduce overall vehicle weight, and to increase vehicle build rate. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150102662 | Modular Equipment Center Zonal Standalone Power System Control Architecture - A plurality of modular equipment centers (MECs) spatially distributed throughout a vehicle servicing equipment loads. Each MEC independently provides localized power and communication to service the equipment loads. A zone of electrical loads is assigned to and serviced by the nearest MEC. Power and communication data are synchronized in that each equipment load receives power and data from the same MEC. In one embodiment, if a MEC experiences an operational inconsistency, one or more other MECs are assigned the equipment loads of the operationally inconsistent MEC. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150102663 | Remote Modular Equipment Center Architecture - A plurality of remote module equipment centers (RMECs) distributed throughout a vehicle to aggregate sensor and control information into localized areas of the vehicle. The RMECs provide power and bidirectional communications to vehicle subsystems thereby localizing the computing and networking functions close to the associated electrical components of the subsystem. In one or more configurations, the RMECs are utilized outside the pressure vessel of an aircraft to minimize the routing distance and size of the wire bundle passing through the pressure vessel. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150102664 | POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS - In the power supply apparatus ( | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150108830 | SMART POWER OUTLET SYSTEM - A smart power outlet system for a vehicle has a power outlet control module and a plurality of power outlets. Each power outlet has an associated set of power switching devices with each power switching device of a set of power switching devices coupled to a different power source. The power outlet control module drives a display and is responsive to user input via the display. The power outlet control module energizes one of the power switching devices in each set of power switching devices corresponding to a power source selected by a user via the display to provide power to the power outlet associated with that set of power switching devices from the power source selected by the user. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150108831 | RESERVE POWER SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - According to one embodiment, an electrical power management system for an internal combustion engine system with a power consumption device includes a battery and a supercapacitor. The battery is coupleable in electrical power providing communication with the power consumption device. The supercapacitor is coupleable in electrical power providing communication with the power consumption device. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150115703 | RAILWAY VEHICLE SYSTEM - An electric locomotive includes a first control line and DC buses laid between couplers, a power storage device connected to the DC buses, and a DC/DC converter that executes charge and discharge control with respect to the power storage device. A non-powered vehicle includes DC buses connected to the DC buses via a coupler, a second control line, a power storage device connected to the DC buses via a circuit breaker, and a BMU that manages the power storage device. The DC/DC converter executes power accumulation control with respect to the power storage device and power accumulation control with respect to the power storage device. When having determined abnormality of the power storage device, the BMU controls the circuit breaker to be turned off, thereby cutting off electrical connection between the power storage device and the DC buses. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150115704 | ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE, ELECTRIC POWER RECEPTION DEVICE, VEHICLE, AND NON-CONTACT ELECTRIC POWER FEED SYSTEM - In a non-contact electric power feed system, electric power is supplied in a non-contact manner from an electric power transmission device to a vehicle representing an electric power reception device. The electric power transmission device includes an electric power transmission unit, a communication unit for radio communication with the electric power reception device, and a control device for controlling the electric power transmission unit. The control device varies transmitted electric power from the electric power transmission unit while the electric power transmission unit transmits electric power, and determines whether or not pairing between the vehicle specified as an electric power transmission target and the electric power transmission unit is appropriate, based on information on variation in electric power from the vehicle specified as the electric power transmission target through radio communication. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150115705 | CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN AC DRIVE SYSTEM OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE - Circuit arrangement for controlling an AC drive system of an electric vehicle comprising at least one asynchronous drive motor ( | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150115706 | METALLISATION OF AN ELECTRICALLY INSULATING HOUSING OF AN AERONAUTIC ENGINE - The invention relates to an aeronautic engine ( | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150123462 | Fueling station for unmaned arial vehicle of the vertical takeoff types - An unmanned self-sustained fuel dispensing station for fuels of all sorts (gasoline, pesticides, water, fertilizers etc.) a tank, docking, and coupling system for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) of the vertical takeoff types. The station can be independent of public power and communication utilities and can operate by remote control without an on-site attendant. The preferred system has a central command center with a control computer in communication with a station control computer located at one or more satellite stations through a communications link. The station control computer can be controlled remotely by the command center. The station control computer programming has control over the activities of the station through an electrical generation subsystem with a solar array, battery bank, battery charger and standby generator; a fuel dispensing subsystem; a security subsystem with video cameras; a communications link and a status sensor subsystem. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150123463 | ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT - An electrical power system for an aircraft having electrical loads and at least one jet engine with a high pressure spool and a low pressure spool, the electrical power system includes a first electrical machine driven by a first pressure spool and outputting a first voltage, a second electrical machine driven by a second pressure spool and outputting a second voltage, and an electrical distribution bus receiving the first and second voltages and supplying the voltages to the loads. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150123464 | SEAT POWER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an intelligent seat power system in which a plurality of seat nodes are embedded in respective aircraft seats. The seat nodes receive power and commands from a plurality of power supply units, each of which is connected to a cabin management system. The seat nodes are able to monitor and control functionality at the seat, and communicate their status back to the cabin management system. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150123465 | VEHICLE - A vehicle includes: a power reception unit that receives electric power contactlessly from a power transmission unit externally provided; and an electronic device. The power reception unit includes a coil formed to surround a winding axis. Assuming that a region extending in a direction in which the winding axis extends from the coil when viewing the coil from above the vehicle is an adjacent region, the electronic device is away from the adjacent region. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150123466 | Wireless Power Distribution Systems and Methods - Apparatus, methods and systems of wireless power distribution are disclosed. Embodiments involve the redirection of collimated energy to a converter, which stores or converts the energy into a more suitable form of energy for at least one specific point-of-use that is coupled to the converter. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150123467 | DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - Provided is a power system | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150130271 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSMITTING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR SUCH APPARATUS - A wireless power transmitting apparatus ( | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150130272 | WIRELESS POWER RECEIVING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR SUCH APPARATUS - A wireless power transmitting apparatus ( | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150137590 | POWER RECEPTION DEVICE, POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE, AND VEHICLE - A power reception device includes a coil and a core having the coil wound therearound, the core including a stem portion extending in a direction in which the winding axis extends, and having the coil wound therearound, and a magnetic pole portion formed at least at one end portion of the stem portion, and extending in an intersecting direction that intersects the direction in which the winding axis extends, a width of the stem portion in the intersecting direction being smaller than a length of the magnetic pole portion in the intersecting direction, a first central portion positioned at a center of the magnetic pole portion in the intersecting direction and a second central portion positioned at a center of the stem portion in the intersecting direction being displaced from each other in the intersecting direction. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150137591 | BICYCLE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM - A bicycle electronic system comprising a battery unit, at least one operating unit and a power supply and communication bus, each of said units being connected to said bus is provided. The system comprises first means or controller for switching-off/(re)switching-on able to be activated/deactivated by a user and second means or controller for switching-off/(re)switching-on suitable for disconnecting/connecting said battery unit from/to said power supply and communication bus in response to the activation/deactivation of said first means or controller for switching-off/(re)switching-on. A battery unit and a method for switching-off/(re)switching-on a bicycle electronic system are also described. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150137592 | POWER CONVERSION SYSTEM SUPPRESSING REDUCTION IN CONVERSION EFFICIENCY - A power conversion system includes a DC-DC converter, a voltage detector, a current detector and a controller. The controller controls the DC-DC converter such that the DC-DC converter starts outputting power when the output voltage detected by the voltage detector is below a predetermined voltage and stops outputting the power when the output current detected by the current detector is below a reference current that corresponds to the conversion efficiency being larger than or equal to a predetermined conversion efficiency. The reference current is determined as a current value at which the conversion efficiency is decreased to be lower than the predetermined conversion efficiency when the output current exceeds the current value. The controller includes a limiting means that limits the output current not to exceed the reference current while the DC-DC converter is outputting the power. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150145325 | ACTIVE POWER FACTOR CORRECTION FOR AIRCRAFT POWER SYSTEM HARMONIC MITIGATION - Active power factor correction can be used to reduce input harmonics in an aircraft power distribution system. In an embodiment, one or more power factor correction (PFC) units can be placed in a power distribution system to profile an input signal. Each PFC unit can include a converter, such as an AC-DC converter, and can be placed in the power system bus on the input side of the load. In an embodiment, a PFC unit can include a boost rectifier topology with active power factor correction for harmonics elimination. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150145326 | Aircraft Power Management System And Method For Managing Power Supply In An Aircraft - A power management system includes an electrical power supply input configured to be coupled to an electrical power supply, a first power supply bus bar coupled to the power supply input, a power management device coupled to the first power supply bus bar, at least one primary electrical equipment including a primary load being coupled in parallel to the power management device, and at least one secondary electrical equipment including a secondary load being coupled in parallel to the power management device. The power manager device is configured to supply electrical power to the at least one secondary electrical equipment, to supply electrical power to the at least one primary electrical equipment, and to deactivate the power supply to the at least one secondary electrical equipment, as long as the at least one primary electrical equipment is supplied with electrical power. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150291035 | POWER CONVERSION APPARATUS - A power conversion apparatus is configured to supply a power to an auxiliary device provided in a vehicle, and the power conversion apparatus includes: a primary side circuit including a primary side port; a secondary side circuit including a plurality of secondary side ports and magnetically coupled with the primary side circuit via a transformer; a control unit configured to control a transmitted power that is transmitted between the primary side circuit and the secondary side circuit by changing a phase difference between a switching of the primary side circuit and a switching of the secondary side circuit; an inverter connected to a first secondary side port and supplying the power to the auxiliary device via the primary side port; and a charger connected to a second secondary side port and supplying the power to the auxiliary device via the primary side port. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150298562 | Circuit Arrangement and Method of Operating a Circuit Arrangement - A circuit arrangement, in particular a circuit arrangement of an electric vehicle for inductive power transfer to the vehicle includes a pick-up arrangement and at least one variable compensating arrangement. The variable compensating arrangement includes a capacitive element, a first switching element and a second switching element. The first switching element and the second switching element are connected in series, and the series connection of the first and the second switching element is connected in parallel to the capacitive element of the variable compensating arrangement. Also disclosed is a method of operating the circuit arrangement and a method of manufacturing the circuit arrangement of the electric vehicle and the electric vehicle. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150298568 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A power supply system for a vehicle, which executes the following control, is provided. When a connector coupled to an external power supply is connected to the vehicle , a CHR is set to an on state. When a voltage is lower than a threshold, B2 charging process is executed. When the voltage is higher than the threshold and an SOC1 of a first battery is lower than a threshold, a charging device is stopped and both a first SMR and a second SMR are set to an on state, and B1 charging process is executed. When the SOC1 is higher than or equal to the threshold, the charging device is stopped and both the first SMR and the second SMR are set to an off state. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150298628 | Vehicle and Electric Power Supply Device Thereof - A vehicle comprises first and second operation units operated to perform switching between an electric power supply state and an electric power cut-off state of respective first and second electric components and a retaining device which starts electric power supply to the second electric component in response to the operation of the first and operation units to form the first and second electric power supply states, and retains the electric power supply to the second electric component, until the second operation unit is operated to form the second electric power cut-off state, despite a rider's operation of the first operation unit to form the first electric power cut-off state, after the retaining device started the electric power supply to the second electric component. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150298629 | INDUCTION POWERED PANELS - A vehicle includes a movable panel having an electronic device; a power source; a data source; and a connector configured to selectively couple the movable panel to the vehicle. The connector is configured to be electrically coupled to the power source and the data source, and is further configured to inductively couple the electronic device of the movable panel to the power source and the data source. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150303726 | HYBRID BATTERY - The present invention relates to a hybrid battery. The hybrid battery has a housing, a first energy storage device, a second energy storage device, a detection control circuit, an stabilizer circuit, and a charging circuit connected between the first energy storage device and the second energy storage device. Negative terminals of the first energy storage device and of the second energy storage device are coupled to a negative pole. A positive terminal of the first energy storage device is connected to a first fixed contact of a relay. A positive terminal of the second energy storage device is connected to a second fixed contact of the relay. The detection control circuit is connected to a coil of the relay. An input terminal of the relay is coupled to a positive pole. The first energy storage energy, the second energy storage energy, the detection control circuit, the stabilizer circuit, the charging circuit, the relay are disposed within the housing. The positive pole and the negative pole respectively are connected to the positive electrode and to the negative electrode of an electrical device. The hybrid battery has good reliability and an extended service life and is environment friendly. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150307173 | REMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLE POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A power management system comprises a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), a tether management system (TMS), and an umbilical operatively in communication with the TMS external electrical power interface and the TMS-to-ROV umbilical interface. The system can be configured to provide electrical power management that moves some or all of the electrical power required for ROV propulsion and tooling to the ROV and/or TMS, and maximizes available power and manages loads across all systems as necessary and by priority. Power management may also be required that features intelligent routing of power to subsystems and integration of variable frequency drives (VFDs). | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150314698 | ACCESS ARRANGEMENT FOR THE POWER SYSTEM OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE - An access arrangement for a power system of an electrified vehicle includes a housing body, at least one electrical conductor, a passageway, and a closure. The electrical conductor passes through the housing body. The passageway extends inwardly from an opening on the housing body and intersects a portion of the electrical conductor within the housing body. The closure is positioned proximate to the opening. The closure is adjustable between a plurality of different configurations. The closure is adjustable between a closed configuration and an open configuration. The closure closes the passageway while in the closed configuration. The opening is at least partially exposed when the closure is in the open configuration. The closure is biased to return to the closed configuration from the open configuration. The passageway and closure are configured to cooperatively facilitate access for testing the electrical conductor. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150314699 | CHARGING AND DISCHARGING CONTROL DEVICE, CHARGING AND DISCHARGING CONTROL METHOD, PROGRAM AND VEHICLE TRAFFIC SYSTEM - A charging and discharging control device includes a pantograph point voltage detection unit configured to detect a pantograph point voltage of a vehicle, a charging and discharging control unit configured to charge a power storage device provided in a vehicle when the pantograph point voltage is greater than or equal to a charging voltage threshold value and discharge the power storage device when the pantograph point voltage is less than a discharging voltage threshold value, a load determination unit configured to determine whether an absolute value of load power for the vehicle is less than a load power threshold value, and a charging and discharging control change unit configured to reduce any one of more of the charging voltage threshold value, the discharging voltage threshold value, and charging/discharging impedance when the absolute value of the load power is less than the load power threshold value. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150314741 | VEHICULAR POWER SOURCE CONTROLLER - A vehicular power source controller is designed so that when there is abnormal action in a microprocessor and an abnormal fuse state cannot be determined from the current of a load detected by a current sensor circuit, power supply to the load cannot be turned on and off by the operation of a combination switch corresponding to the load, but can be turned on and off by the operation of an ignition switch. It is thereby possible to prevent continuing power supply to the load when the combination switch is turned on during the abnormal action of the microprocessor, and battery exhaustion can be suppressed. Power supply to the load cannot be turned on and off by the operation of the combination switch during the abnormal action of the microprocessor, and an operator is easily made aware of the abnormal action of the microprocessor. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150321629 | RECEIVING ARRANGEMENT FOR A CONTROL DEVICE IN A VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A SYNCHRONIZATION PULSE - A receiving assemblage is provided for a control device in a vehicle, having a voltage generator for generating a synchronization pulse, which encompasses a first voltage source, a current source, and a current sink, the voltage generator generating the synchronization pulse within predefined specification limits with a predefined shape and a predefined time-related behavior, and the receiving assemblage outputting the synchronization pulse via a data bus to at least one sensor for synchronization of a subsequent signal transfer, the voltage generator generating the synchronization pulse via the current source and the current sink, substantially as a sinusoidal oscillation, by charging and/or discharging a bus load, and to a method for generating a synchronization pulse. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150321630 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING DIRECT CURRENT TERMINAL VOLTAGE OF CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY EQUIPPED WITH MOTOR, AND METHOD FOR SAME - An exemplary embodiment suggested in the present specification provides an apparatus and a method of controlling a voltage of a direct current terminal of construction machinery equipped with a motor, which are capable of improving energy efficiency of a power conversion apparatus, such as an inverter and a converter by changing a voltage of the direct current terminal to an optimum voltage size in consideration of operation conditions of a swing motor, an engine auxiliary motor, and an energy storage apparatus. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150326134 | Power Distribution System for Low-Frequency AC Outlets - A power distribution system in which a power source is configured to supply an amount of high-frequency input power to a centralized frequency converter unit. The centralized frequency converter unit is configured to convert the high-frequency input power into low-frequency converted power. Passenger Electronic Device Controllers receive the converted power and distribute it to outlet units. Power management functions may be integrated with the distribution system. For instance, the centralized frequency converter unit can cause to be disabled unused outlet units when the power drawn by the used outlet units exceeds a predetermined threshold. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150326135 | ELECTRIC MACHINE AND USE THEREOF - An electric machine is selectively operated as a transformer for AC voltage operation or as a throttle system for DC voltage operation. A transformer core has two limbs. An additional winding with a first additional partial winding is wound around a first limb and a second additional winding is wound around the second limb. A higher-voltage winding with a first higher-voltage partial winding is wound around the first additional partial winding and a second higher-voltage partial winding is wound around the second additional partial winding. A first traction winding is wound around the first higher-voltage partial winding and a second traction winding is wound around the second higher-voltage partial winding. A first DC voltage winding may be wound around the first traction winding and a second DC voltage winding may be wound around the second traction winding. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150343906 | PROPULSION CONTROL APPARATUS FOR RAILROAD VEHICLE - A propulsion control apparatus includes a first power converter that operates as a DC/AC converter, a DC/DC converter, or an AC/DC converter, a second power converter, a first control device that controls operations of a first motor and the first power converter, and a second control device that controls operations of a second motor and the second power converter, wherein a power storage device is configured to be able to connect to a second input/output end side and functions as a direct-current power supply that is charged with direct-current power supplied from the second input/output end side or discharges direct-current power to the second input/output end side. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150343960 | USB CORD CLEAT - The present invention generally relates to a vehicle component which may include an electronic port. The electronic port may be constructed and arranged to provide power to an electronic device. Additionally, a cleat may be disposed around the electronic port. The cleat may be constructed and arranged to hold a cord of the electronic device. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150343969 | VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY CONTROL DEVICE - A power supply control device detects current that actually flowed through each load and a duty ratio of the current using a current detection unit and a duty ratio detection unit, and calculates an actual supply power value of each load using a power data calculation unit. A PWM control duty ratio is calculated by a duty ratio correction value calculation unit such that the calculated actual supply power value corresponds to a target power value of each load and it is set as the duty ratio of the PWM control by a PWM duty ratio control unit. Thus, even if resistance characteristics of each load or a wire harness connected to each load are varied by changes over time or environment, the PWM control duty ratio can be corrected according to the varied resistance characteristics, and power of the target power value is supplied to the load. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150343970 | MOBILE ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM - An energy storage system is provided. The system includes an energy storage device including at least one battery module, a power adjuster that adjusts power of the energy storage device, a controller that controls the energy storage device and the power adjuster, a rack that accommodates the energy storage device, the power adjuster and the controller, the rack including at least one stationary coupler fixed to a movable unit and at least one support device that supports the energy storage system against the moveable unit. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150343978 | energy supply unit and method for operating an energy supply unit for autonomously supplying a consumer - An energy supply unit for supplying a consumer, includes an energy store to supply electric when the consumer is decoupled from an energy supply network. The energy supply unit includes an energy supply controller having an input coupled to the energy store, via a diode, for receiving electric energy and an output for delivering electric energy, and a monitoring unit for outputting a monitoring signal, configured to set the monitoring signal to an active state when an output voltage between the output and a reference potential is lower/greater than a predefined activation threshold value, the monitoring unit configured, when an excessively low input voltage is identified between the input and reference potential of the controller, especially paired with an excessively low output voltage, the monitoring signal is switched to the inactive state when the input voltage is above a reset threshold and the output voltage is within the monitoring band. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150344152 | AIRCRAFT EXTERNAL DC POWER VOLTAGE PROTECTION - An external power supply system for an aircraft includes a power receptacle configured to connect to an external power source to provide external power, a power switch operative to switch between a battery power source and the external power source, and a voltage check system configured to prevent at least one of under-voltage or over-voltage of an aircraft electrical system. The voltage check system includes a voltage relay sensor configured to determine if the external power is within a suitable voltage range and a check switch operatively connected to the voltage relay sensor, wherein if the external power is within a suitable voltage range, the voltage relay sensor activates the check switch to allow external power to the aircraft electrical system, and wherein if the external power is outside the suitable voltage range, then the voltage relay sensor does not allow power to the aircraft electrical system. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150352971 | Multiple EVSE Installation with Power Sharing System for EVSE Pairs Sharing a Circuit Breaker - A multiple EVSE installation employs a power sharing system for EVSE pairs which share a common circuit breaker. When only one EVSE is connected to an electric vehicle for charging, the connected EVSE is allowed to charge at full capacity. When a second EV connects to the second EVSE of the pair, while the first EVSE is charging, a controller senses the latter event and issues commands to both EVSE units to limit their current so that the rated circuit breaker capacity is not exceeded. The controller continuously monitors the charging of each of the EVSE units and sends commands to adjust the supply of current to each EVSE accordingly. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150353035 | VEHICLE SYSTEM WITH BATTERY BOOST AND BYPASS CONTROL - A vehicle system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a DC/DC converter bus adapted to operate at a first voltage set-point and a low voltage battery bus adapted to operate at a second voltage set-point different from the first voltage set-point. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150353036 | MULTIPLE VEHICULAR CHARGE SOURCES AND LOADS - A charge controller for a vehicle passive energy system employs an interface to a plurality of charge sources including intermittent sources, such as vehicle mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and the vehicle engine and alternator, and an interface to a plurality of charge loads, such as a comfort heating ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning (HVAC) system and auxiliary vehicle loads. Charge logic computes which of the plurality of sources will supply the charge current and which of the plurality of loads will receive the charge current, and a switch responsive to the charge logic will direct the charge current from at least one of the plurality of sources to at least one of the loads, the plurality of charge sources mutually exclusive from simultaneously powering a common load. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150353109 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE FOR A RAIL VEHICLE - The invention relates to a 1st power supply arrangement for a rail vehicle. The rail vehicle includes at least one driven car with an intermediate circuit, a brake system and an energy supply system for supplying the brake system with operating energy. In order to improve the framework conditions to ensure reliable electrodynamic braking, the energy supply system contains at least two energy supply units, for the driven car, arranged at the intermediate circuit, for the redundant energy supply to the brake system. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150355661 | TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED CURRENT LIMITING MECHANISM - The present disclosure is directed to a current limiting circuit. The current limiting circuit may include a load, a first switch that controls current supplied to the load, and a first resistive network. The current limiting circuit may further include a voltage divider connected across the first resistive network and including a thermistor. The current limiting circuit may further include a first bipolar junction transistor that controls switching of the first switch. The output terminal of the voltage divider may be connected to a base junction of the first bipolar junction transistor. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150357868 | Optical Energy Transfer and Conversion System - An optical energy transfer and conversion system comprising a fiber spooler and an electrical power extraction subsystem connected to the spooler with an optical waveguide. Optical energy is generated at and transferred from a base station through fiber wrapped around the spooler, and ultimately to the power extraction system at a remote mobility platform for conversion to another form of energy. The fiber spooler may reside on the remote mobility platform which may be a vehicle, or apparatus that is either self-propelled or is carried by a secondary mobility platform either on land, under the sea, in the air or in space. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150360630 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING AN AIRCRAFT WITH ELECTRICAL POWER - A method and a system for supplying electrical energy to an aircraft that is equipped with a plurality of loads to be powered, said power supply system comprising a plurality of power sources and an on-board energy management module, the energy management module being electrically connected to said power sources and to said loads to be powered. The energy management module is arranged so as to control a supply of power to at least one of said loads using at least two different power sources in parallel in the event of increased energy requirements, said load being initially powered by a single power source. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20150367791 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COUPLING A POWER CONVERTER TO A FUSE TAP - Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for coupling a power converter to a fuse tap. By coupling a power converter directly to a fuse tap, the wiring associated with the power converter and an electronic accessory may be positioned behind a dashboard of a vehicle. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20150377741 | WHEEL MONITORING SYSTEM - A control unit supplies power and data through a rotary transformer to a sensor assembly disposed on a wheel. The data sent by the control unit to the sensor assembly is produced by modulation of the power signal using frequency shift key or amplitude shift key modulation. The sensor assembly converts the received power signal that power to operate the circuitry and sensor assembly, converts the FSK or ASK data signal, and sends sensor data back to the control unit through the rotary transformer by load modulation. The control unit demodulates the load modulated sensor data. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160001663 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE, ELECTRIC VEHICLE, AND WIRELESS ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE - An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured to wirelessly receive electric power from a wireless electric power transfer device. A power reception unit of the electronic device comprises: a core having a predetermined length and having magnetic flux concentration portions formed at lengthwise side portions thereof; and a coil wound along an outer periphery of the core to form magnetic flux density in the magnetic flux concentration portions, the magnetic flux density having a magnitude equal to or larger than a predetermined value. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160001668 | POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE, POWER RECEPTION DEVICE, VEHICLE, AND CONTACTLESS POWER FEEDING SYSTEM - A contactless power feeding system is configured to supply power from a power transmission unit to a power reception unit in a contactless manner. The contactless power feeding system includes a raising and lowering mechanism that moves the power reception unit between a standby position and a power reception position facing the power transmission unit, and an ECU for controlling the raising and lowering mechanism. After the power reception unit has been moved to the power reception position and during reception of power from the power transmission unit, when a distance between the power transmission unit and the power reception unit becomes greater than the distance at a start of the reception of power, the ECU operates the moving device to bring the power reception unit closer to the power transmission unit. Consequently, a reduction in power transfer efficiency during power transmission can be prevented. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160001675 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND FUEL CELL VEHICLE - A power supply system includes a fuel cell, a power storage device, a first voltage adjusting device, a second voltage adjusting device, and a controller. The controller is to control the first voltage adjusting device and the second voltage adjusting device. The controller is to switch the second voltage adjusting device from a direct coupling state to a voltage adjusting state in a case where a first absolute value of a first difference between a secondary voltage of the second voltage adjusting device applied across a load and a fuel cell voltage is less than a predetermined allowable voltage value or in a case where a second absolute value of a second difference between a fuel cell current being to flow from the fuel cell into the first voltage adjusting device and a target current value of the fuel cell current exceeds a predetermined allowable current value. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160009187 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE AND VEHICLE | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160009189 | VEHICLE POWER DEVICE | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160009298 | RAIL VEHICLE | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160009354 | DC POWER SYSTEM FOR MARINE APPLICATIONS | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160016474 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A CONTROLLED POWER SUPPLY - Various aspects of a system and a method for providing a controlled power supply are disclosed herein. The method, in a vehicle, comprises controlling a power supply unit coupled to an exterior surface of the vehicle. The power supply unit provides the power supply to an electronic device connected to the power supply unit. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160016670 | ELECTRICAL ARCHITECTURE FOR AN AIRCRAFT, AN AIRCRAFT, AND A METHOD OF USING IT - An electrical architecture for an aircraft having a main electrical machine connected to a fuel burning engine and a secondary electrical machine connected to a power transmission assembly. A high-voltage electrical master box is connected by a first line and by a second line to a multifunction converter, the high-voltage electrical master box connecting the first line to the secondary electrical machine, and the second line to at least the main electrical machine and the secondary electrical machine. The multifunction converter includes a supervisor connected to an avionics system and to a control system controlling the engine, and to a controller of the high-voltage electrical master box. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160023739 | ADAPTABLE MODULAR POWER SYSTEM (AMPS) AND DEDICATED CONNECTOR; MODULAR PAYLOAD BOXES AND AUTONOMOUS WATER VEHICLE CONFIGURED TO ACCEPT SAME - An adaptable modular power system (AMPS) is hierarchical in a number of ways. AMPS modules connect to a backplane, and one or multiple AMPS backplanes can form an AMPS domain. At the same time, the vehicle electronics is modular, with various payload boxes needing to communicate with each other. A common power and signaling cable is provided to interconnect payload boxes. A dedicated connector system is also provided so that AMPS modules may communicate, control, receive data, and supply and receive power. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160028241 | ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE, AND ELECTRIC POWER RECEPTION DEVICE AND VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME - In connection with a filter circuit, an inductance of a coil is set to Z01/ω, a capacitance of a capacitor is set to (a1+1)/(a1·ω·Z01), an inductance of a coil is set to a1·Z01/ω, and a capacitance of a capacitor is set to (a1+1)/(a1 | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160031391 | DC POWER SYSTEM FOR MARINE APPLICATIONS - A power system for a marine ship includes a plurality of protection zones, wherein at least two protection zones are coupled to each other via at least one bus-tie converter. Each of the protection zones includes a plurality of direct current (DC) buses and a plurality of power converters. The bus-tie converter includes at least two converter legs coupled by at least one inductor. Each converter leg includes a first branch connected with a snubber circuit. The first branch includes two outer switching devices and at least one inner switching device connected between the two outer switching devices. The first branch also includes a damping resistor coupled between the two outer switching devices to dissipate a fault current. The snubber circuit includes a combination of a diode, a resistor and a capacitor. A controller controls the operation of the plurality of power converters and the at least one bus-tie converter. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160031394 | THERMOELECTRIC POWERED WIRELESS VEHICLE SYSTEM SENSOR SYSTEMS - A vehicle includes a thermal harvesting device that is positioned adjacent a heat-generating vehicle system. The thermal harvesting device generates electricity based on a temperature differential in order to power a sensor and a wireless transmitter. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160031564 | LONG RANGE ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - Electric aircraft, including in-flight rechargeable electric aircraft, and methods of operating electric aircraft, including methods for recharging electric aircraft in-flight, and method of deploying and retrieving secondary aircrafts. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160036220 | Electrical network of an aircraft - An electrical network of an aircraft comprises: several main generators, several high voltage direct current networks powered by one of the generators in normal operation, several low voltage direct current networks powered by one of the high voltage direct current networks, several converters to transfer energy from one of the high voltage direct current networks to one of the low voltage direct current networks, the different converters being independent and isolated from each other, each converter being dedicated to one of the high voltage networks and to the low voltage direct current network, a load designed to be powered in normal operation by the main generators and in backup operation by one of the low voltage direct current networks, the backup operation being put into place when at least one of the high voltage networks is no longer powered by the associated main generator in normal operation. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160039293 | WIRELESS POWER-TRANSMITTING DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A wireless power-transmitting device includes a power-transmitting coil installed in a predefined parking area, a receiving device configured to receive a signal for a power supply instruction transmitted through a windshield or through a rear window of a vehicle, and a control device configured to control supply of electric power from the power-transmitting coil to a power-receiving coil of the vehicle based on the signal received by the receiving device. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160039366 | METHOD FOR ACQUIRING SIGNALS SUCH AS SIGNALS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE OF CONTACTS OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for acquiring signals such as signals representative of the state of contacts (C | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160049868 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AT LEAST ONE SWITCHING DEVICE, ESPECIALLY FOR USE IN AIRCRAFT - System, especially for use in aircraft, for controlling at least one switching device ( | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160052402 | POWER SYSTEM OF A SERIES HYBRID VEHICLE - A power system of a series hybrid vehicle, comprising a fuel source; a control system; at least two auxiliary power units, each of which auxiliary power units, under control of the control system, independently receives fuel from the fuel source, and converts chemical energy in the fuel into electrical energy and outputs the electrical energy to a common current bus; a power battery electrically connected to a common current bus to, under control of the control system, receive electrical energy from the common current bus to perform charging or perform discharging through the common current bus; and a traction motor electrically connected to the common current bus to, under control of the control system, receive electrical energy from the common current bus and convert the electrical energy into mechanical energy and transmit the mechanical energy to a power train of the vehicle so as to drive the vehicle to run. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160052406 | POWER SUPPLYING DEVICE, POWER RECEIVING DEVICE, AND POWER SUPPLYING SYSTEM - The purpose of the invention is to facilitate mounting of a power receiving coil on a vehicle and also extend the allowable range of the positional shift of the power receiving coil with respect to a power supplying coil to prevent a power supply efficiency from lowering. A power supplying device ( | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160054394 | High Reliability Power Supply Configuration and Testing - Disclosed is a power supply system having a minimum of two power supplies that are together configured to supply at least a specified level of power when one of the power supplies is in an offline condition. When in operation, a self-test control circuit causes one of the power supplies to enter an offline condition and a power interruption protection circuit of the offline power supply is tested. While the offline power supply is being tested, the remaining power supplies provide sufficient power to whatever loads may be present. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160059803 | Flexible Power Limit Inverter - In at least one embodiment, an apparatus comprising a vehicle inverter is provided. The vehicle inverter is programmed to invert a direct current (DC) input into a maximum alternating current (AC) output to power at least one external load and to receive first information indicative of whether a vehicle is in one of a drive mode and a park mode. The vehicle inverter is further programmed to provide the maximum AC output to the power the at least one external load in response to the information indicating that the vehicle is in the park mode and to invert the DC input into a first AC output that is less than the maximum AC output to power the at least one external load in response to the information indicating that the vehicle is in the drive mode. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160059804 | Anti-idling System for Ambulances and Other Vehicles - The Anti-idling System for Ambulances and Other Vehicles is a novel system for making electricity available to vehicles which idle curbside in urban and suburban environments. The invention comprises a pedestal with a specialized electricity plug, a cord and cord reel, an onboard microcontroller with GSM and RFID card reader which controls the flow of electricity and communicates with a cloud-based management system, and a cloud-based management system which controls user authentication. This enables an ambulance or other vehicle operator to approach the pedestal, access the plug and cord and turn on the flow of electricity using an RFID card or mobile phone, and use the pedestal to power their vehicle while in proximity to the pedestal. When the vehicle engine is started, the system detects the auto-ejection of the plug from the vehicle, turns off the flow of electricity, and automatically retracts the plug and cord into the pedestal. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160059957 | AUTOROTATIVE ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM - Embodiments refer generally to systems and methods for providing autorotative enhancement for helicopters using an autorotative assist unit coupled to the transmission of the helicopter. Methods of utilizing an autorotative assist unit as well as retrofitting an autorotative assist unit to an existing helicopter are also disclosed. By employing an autorotative assist unit, improved autorotation can be achieved without the need to increase the weight of the rotor. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160062387 | CONTROLLER - A controller for converting a force applied by a user in at least one direction into an output indicative of the force applied, comprising: a support comprising a first part of a capacitor assembly; and a user-engageable part resiliently coupled to the support and comprising a second part of the capacitor assembly, wherein movement of the user-engageable part relative to the support varies the capacitance of the capacitor assembly; characterised in that the user-engageable part is substantially immovable relative to the support in the at least one direction. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160064943 | CONTROLLING METHOD AND SYSTEM OF POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - A controlling method and system for a power transmission system are provided. The method includes matching phases and amplitudes of multiple transmission signals to be output from multiple transmitter coils and separating the multiple transmission signals of which phases and amplitudes have been matched. The separated transmission signals are then transmitted to a receiver coil and power transmission efficiency is measured. In addition, the method includes adjusting phases and amplitudes of the multiple transmission signals based on the measured power transmission efficiency. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160070266 | BIDIRECTIONAL CONVERSION ARCHITECTURE WITH ENERGY STORAGE - An electrical system for an aircraft with an electric taxi system (ETS), the electrical system may include at least one traction motor, a DC link and at least one traction-motor bidirectional DC-AC converter interposed between the at least one traction motor and the DC link. An engine-driven power source may be configured to provide DC power to the DC link or extract DC power from the DC link. A battery unit may be configured to provide DC power to the DC link or extract DC power from the DC link. An adaptive power controller may be interconnected with the power source, the battery unit and the at least one traction-motor bidirectional DC-AC converter and configured to regulate voltage of DC power delivered to the DC link. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160072293 | Multi-Mode Power Converter Power Supply System - A multi-mode power supply includes both a DC-AC/DC-DC dual-mode converter and a DC-DC converter. In a first mode of operation, the DC-AC/DC-DC dual-mode converter supplies AC power to AC loads and the DC-DC converter supplies power to a mix of steady-state DC loads and transient DC loads. If the transient DC loads request power above that which is available from the DC-DC converter, then a second mode of operation is entered. In the second mode of operation, the DC-AC/DC-DC dual-mode converter ceases to provide AC power to the AC loads and instead is cross coupled with the DC-DC converter, together supplying sufficient DC power to the transient loads that requested power. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160075438 | SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING AUXILIARY ELECTRICAL POWER FOR JET AIRCRAFT PROPULSION SYSTEMS - An aircraft jet propulsion system is disclosed. The aircraft jet propulsion system may comprise a thermoelectric generator array (“TEG” array) coupled to a portion of the aircraft jet propulsion system, wherein the TEG array converts heat energy to electrical energy, and supplies power to the aircraft jet propulsion system, wherein the electrical energy is supplied to a power supply. The aircraft jet propulsion system may comprise an alternator that generates less energy than is required to power the aircraft jet propulsion system. The TEG array may supplement the energy generated by the alternator. The energy generated by the TEG array and the energy generated by the alternator may be sufficient to power the aircraft jet propulsion system and/or the electrical energy generated by the TEG array may be sufficient to power to aircraft jet propulsion system. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160079850 | Boost Converter Apparatus And Method - A boost circuit includes a transistor that switches on and off a boost converter. A temperature from a sensor is received and the temperature is the temperature of the boost circuit. The transistor is selectively switched on and off to cut the current to a boost supply based upon temperature. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160082907 | DC POWER SYSTEM FOR MARINE APPLICATIONS - A power system for a marine ship includes a plurality of protection zones, wherein at least two protection zones are coupled to each other via at least one bus-tie converter. Each of the protection zones includes a plurality of direct current (DC) buses and a plurality of power converters. The bus-tie converter includes at least two converter legs coupled by at least one inductor. Each converter leg includes a first branch connected with a snubber circuit by an intermediate switching device. The first branch includes two outer switching devices and at least one inner switching device connected between the two outer switching devices. The snubber circuit includes a combination of a diode, a resistor and a capacitor. A controller controls the operation of the plurality of power converters and the at least one bus-tie converter. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160090052 | ON-VEHICLE ELECTRICAL STORAGE APPARATUS - An auxiliary battery which is a main power supply is used as power source electric power supplying means for supplying power source electric power to a control device, and an auxiliary power supply is further provided. When an abnormality occurs in the auxiliary battery, the power supply for supplying power source electric power to the control device is switched from the auxiliary battery to the auxiliary power supply by a power supply switching device, to operate the control device stably and perform discharging of a battery. Thus, the discharging can be stopped before the battery is overdischarged. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160090054 | VEHICULAR BATTERY SYSTEM HAVING SWITCH DEVICE - A battery system for a vehicle may include a battery pack and a switch device. The battery pack may include a plurality of batteries for providing power to devices in the vehicle. The switch device includes a plurality of switches that are electrically coupled to each of the batteries of the battery pack. The switches are operable to control each of the batteries of the battery pack. For example, two or more batteries of the battery pack may be coupled in series or in parallel, and/or a single battery may be controlled independently from the other batteries. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160094022 | FAIL-SAFE DEVICE CORRESPONDING APPARATUS AND VEHICLE - A fail-safe device may be coupled to a main device for actuating a switch responsive to a failure. The fail-safe device may include a fail-safe circuit, and an isolation trench surrounding the fail-safe circuit and isolating the fail-safe circuit from the main device. The fail-safe device may include an internal power supply connection, an internal reference voltage connection, a self-biased drive block configured to drive the at least one switch, and a receiver configured to receive failure signals from the main device. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160094051 | INDUCTIVELY COUPLED WIRELESS POWER AND DATA FOR A GARMENT VIA A DONGLE - A system for transmission of at least power using inductive wireless coupling includes an environmentally sealed dongle and a mounting component which releasably mates with the dongle. The dongle is sized for use with one hand, and may be coupled by an umbilical to either a garment of the user or to a vehicle structure for example a seat, in which case the mounting component is coupled to the vehicle structure or to the garment respectively. The dongle and the mounting component include first and second inductive coils respectively and corresponding ferrite cores. The coils are positioned within the dongle and mounting component so that they are aligned for their inductive coupling when the dongle and mounting component are mated. The positioning and alignment of the coils provides a substantially closed magnetic path between the coils. The mounting component may be a receptacle. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160096632 | ELECTRIC ARCHITECTURE WITH POWER STORAGE CELLS - An architecture for providing power to an aircraft comprises a power supply. The power supply provides power to a plurality of components. An array has a plurality of storage cells. The plurality of storage cells includes capacitors which are charged by the power supply, and which selectively provide power to the components. The array is mounted on a fan case. An engine is also disclosed. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160105053 | BATTERY PACK ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A battery pack assembly includes a first battery cell supplying electric current to an electronic load, a second battery cell supplying electric current to the electronic load, and a first switch operatively coupled with the first battery cell and the electronic load. The first switch stops conduction of the electric current to the electronic load responsive to an increase in electric demand of the electronic load above a designated threshold. A method of powering an electronic load using a battery pack assembly also is provided. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160107534 | POWER CONTROL SYSTEM, POWER CONTROL METHOD, POWER CONTROL DEVICE AND POWER CONTROL PROGRAM - A power control system, a power control method, a power control device and a power control program supplies power to an electric device and charge an electric vehicle. A control device and method includes a receiver that receives charge information pertaining to the charging of the rechargeable battery prior to an arrival of the electric vehicle at a location where power is supplied to the electric vehicle, and a control determination unit that determines an operation start time of starting the operation of the electric device on the basis of the charge information received by the receiver. A non-transitory computer readable recording medium stores a control program that controls the charging of a rechargeable battery of an electric vehicle and controls operation of the electric device. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160107588 | AIRCRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Supplemental power systems for aircraft are described. One example is a power conversion system for an electrical power system in a twin engine aircraft having a first generator and a second generator is described. The power conversion system includes a first branch, a second branch, and a selector. The first branch has a first input, a first power converter, and a first output configured for coupling to an aircraft electrical distribution system. The second branch includes a second input, a second power converter, and a second output configured for coupling to the aircraft electrical distribution system. The selector is coupled between the first branch and the second branch. The selector is configured to selectively connect the first generator to the first branch or to the first and second branches. The selector is also configured to selectively connect the second generator to the second branch or the first and second branches. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160107710 | MOBILE POWER SUPPLY TRAILER APPARATUS - A mobile power supply housed within a wheeled trailer which can be towed to various locations, particularly remote locations, for providing electrical power as needed for operating equipment or for charging of batteries or other electrical supply devices at such remote locations. The apparatus includes a unique trailer design including venting means for preventing the accumulation of hydrogen normally associated with high power battery operation, particularly charging thereof and therewith, by monitoring hydrogen at all times within the trailer interior and selectively passively and actively venting the interior environment when hydrogen levels are high or whenever necessary. A unique roof design is included for gathering hydrogen near the upper portion of the interior roof construction adjacent to a venting outlet to facilitate expelling thereof. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160111885 | ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION ASSEMBLY FOR AN AIRCRAFT - An electrical power distribution assembly for an airplane, the assembly including an electric switch device for placing in a Karman fairing of the airplane. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160114899 | ELECTRIC SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE INCLUDED IN A MORE-ELECTRIC ENGINE (MEE) SYSTEM - A more-electric engine (MEE) system configured to operate in a plurality of operating modes includes a first power generating sub-system and a second power generating sub-system. The first power generating sub-system is configured to output electric power to a first power bus. The second power generating sub-system is configured to output electric power to a second power bus. The MEE system further includes an electronic source/load management and distribution (SLMD) module in power and signal communication with each of the first power generating sub-system, the second power generating sub-system, and the plurality of electrical sub-systems. The electronic SLMD module is configured to selectively operate the MEE system in one of a first operating mode or a second operating mode among the plurality of operating modes. The first and second operating modes adjust the delivery of the first and second electric power to the first and second power buses. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160118207 | KNOB ASSEMBLY AND KNOB CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME - A knob assembly includes a head portion and a cylindrical-shaped protruding portion protruding from one surface of the head portion. The protruding portion is interlocked with and configured to rotate together with the head portion. A plurality of friction protrusions are disposed along an exterior circumference of the protruding portion and configured to generate friction sound patterns by sequentially rubbing an external protrusion as the head portion rotates. A fixing member is coupled to the protruding portion in an opposite direction of the head portion. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160118788 | AIRBORNE POWER SYSTEM DISCONNECT SYSTEM AND METHOD - An system and method to automatically disconnect a retrofit electrical unit from an electrical system in the event of an emergency situation and maintain power to the retrofit electrical unit. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160121818 | bus system for configuring communication interfaces in the vehicle and method for manufacturing such a bus system - A bus system for configuring communication interfaces in a vehicle has at least two different bus lines which are each electrically coupled to one and the same first voltage-limiting element to limit the voltage level of a voltage pulse occurring with a predefined reference potential as a positive voltage pulse between one of the two bus lines and a first point. In addition, the two bus lines are each electrically coupled to one and the same second voltage-limiting element to limit the voltage level of a voltage pulse occurring with a predefined reference potential as a negative voltage pulse between one of the two bus lines and a second point, to a second voltage limit. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160122033 | ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH LOCALIZED DISTRIBUTION CONVERSION UNITS - An electrical power distribution system for converting and distributing electrical power to local loads within a vehicle is disclosed. The electrical power distribution system includes at least one generator providing high voltage AC (HVAC) power, a primary power panel for receiving the HVAC power from the generator, and a plurality of distribution conversion units located throughout the vehicle. The plurality of distribution conversion units convert the HVAC power from the primary power panel into medium voltage AC (MVAC) power and low voltage DC (LVDC) power for consumption by the local loads within the vehicle. The electrical power distribution system also includes a plurality of HVAC distribution feeder lines. Each HVAC distribution feeder line connects the primary power panel to one of the plurality of distribution conversion units. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160122037 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR AN EXTENSION SOCKET - A socket system for the protection against lightening of an aircraft disposed between a connection terminal of the aircraft and an end connector of a generator set powered by a power supply cable having several electrical conductors includes an extension socket connected between the end connector and the connection terminal and a safety device including in a housing made of electrically insulating material, and clipping means designed to clip an electrical signal. The installation of such a safety device prevents the propagation of an electrical overvoltage beyond the safety device. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160129862 | ASSISTANCE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR A POWER GENERATION SYSTEM OF AN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to an assistance device ( | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160129864 | ACTUATOR CONTROLLER TO CONTROLLABLY SUPPLY DC POWER TO A BI-DIRECTIONAL ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATOR - An actuator controller to controllably supply DC power to a bi-directional electromechanical actuator is provided. The controller includes a first circuit to receive power and direction command signals from a remote electronic control unit through a vehicle-based bus. Control logic is operative to determine a vehicle system failure and to generate a failsafe position command signal in the event of the failure. A failsafe power circuit controllably stores electrical power and supplies the stored electrical power based on the failsafe position command signal. A power switching and supply circuit supplies DC power of a desired polarity to the electromechanical actuator in response to the power and direction command signals in the absence of the failure and supplies the stored electrical power to the electromechanical actuator in the event of the failure. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160134097 | Method and system of detection and passivation of an electric arc - A method and a system for the detection and passivation of an electric arc on at least one connecting element of an electrical device. The system comprises an acoustic acquisition channel configured for the acquisition of acoustic signals emitted by the connecting element, an electric acquisition channel configured for the acquisition of electric signals which are representative of the electric current intensities supplying the connecting element, and a correlator coupled to the acoustic and electric acquisition channels, configured for the evaluation of a correlation between the acoustic and electric signals and for the tripping of an appropriate cut-off signal for the interruption of an electric circuit relative to the connecting element, where the correlation is representative of the initiation of an electric arc. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160134138 | Low Voltage DC Distribution System for Charging Passenger Devices - A low voltage DC distribution system to provide power to power or charge passenger electronic devices. Cable assemblies pass high voltage power down in daisy chain fashion to various seat groups. Connector elements contain current limiting circuitry which provides low voltage power for distribution to seat electronic components via small gauge wire. Compared to previous systems, embodiments may have a marked reduction in installed weight, encroachment on passenger space, easier installation and reduced impact on seat structures. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160134162 | CONTACTLESS POWER SUPPLY DEVICE AND CONTACTLESS POWER RECEIVING DEVICE - Disclosed is a contactless power supply device which supplies power in a contactless manner, and adopts a configuration including a power supply coil that generates an electromagnetic field and supplies power, a case that houses the power supply coil, a wire that dissolves at a temperature below a heat-resistant temperate of the case, a dissolution detection unit that detects dissolution of the wire, and a controller that performs control based on a detection result of the dissolution detection unit. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160144806 | VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR RAIL VEHICLE - A vehicle, in particular a rail vehicle, includes at least one vehicle body, components disposed in a distributed manner, and a connecting device provided for linking the components. In order to permit the linking of components disposed in the vehicle in a distributed manner to take place quickly, easily and with lightweight devices, the connecting device includes at least one conductor unit which is coupled to the vehicle body and which has a conductor carrier unit, conductor tracks coupled thereto and at least one interface unit which is provided for forming a connection to at least one of the components. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160144974 | Regulated Transformer Rectifier Unit for Aircraft Systems - A method and apparatus for providing regulated direct current power for a direct current load on an aircraft. A regulated transformer rectifier unit on an aircraft comprises a plurality of converter modules connected in parallel between an input and an output. Each converter module in the plurality of converter modules comprises a transformer rectifier unit. The plurality of converter modules are controlled by a controller to provide regulated direct current power at the output from alternating current power provided at the input from an alternating current power source on the aircraft. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160149177 | POWER STORAGE DEVICE, POWER STORAGE SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, ELECTRIC VEHICLE, AND ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM - A power storage device includes an outer casing and two battery units housed in the outer casing. Each battery unit includes a battery casing formed with a top casing and a bottom casing. The battery casing houses a battery block group in which battery lines are arranged in parallel in a direction substantially perpendicular to the battery line extending direction, and are arranged like stacked straw bags. The battery casing also houses partition plates that are inserted between adjacent battery lines facing one another, and are secured between the top casing and the bottom casing. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160149404 | Stable Electrical Power System with Regulated Transformer Rectifier Unit - A method and apparatus for providing power stably for direct current loads. A regulated transformer rectifier unit is controlled to provide regulated direct current power for the direct current loads at an output of the regulated transformer rectifier unit from alternating current power provided by an alternating current power source to an input of the regulated transformer rectifier unit. The direct current loads comprise passive direct current loads and active direct current loads comprising active switching power supplies. The direct current loads have at least one of constant power characteristics, resistive power characteristics, inductive power characteristics, and capacitive power characteristics. A source impedance at the output of the regulated transformer rectifier unit is determined based on an aggregate load impedance of the direct current loads and stability criterion. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160159296 | CIRCUIT MODULE FOR ISOLATING COMPONENTS OF A MULTI-VOLTAGE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - A multi-voltage electrical system for a vehicle, which comprises a first subsystem with a transceiver and a second subsystem with a control unit, is provided. A first control signal path which couples a first signal output of the transceiver to a first signal input of the control unit is formed and arranged to transmit a first control signal from the first signal output to the first signal input. The first control signal path comprises a first circuit module which is formed to assume a blocking condition in response to a faulty operating voltage supply in the first subsystem and/or in the second subsystem, in which the transmission of the first control signal from the first signal output to the first signal input via the first control signal path is inhibited. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160159491 | INTEGRATED POWER QUALITY MODULE - A power quality control system configured to control and monitor electrical systems is provided. The system includes a first generator control unit configured to control a power of a first generator, a second generator control unit configured to control a power of a second generator, and a first integrated power quality module integrated with the first generator control unit and configured to operate as a power quality check for the second generator control unit. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160159497 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AIRCRAFT POWER MANAGEMENT - A method implemented using at least one of the processor includes disposing a power source on a vehicle, wherein the power source is configured to power auxiliary loads of the aircraft. The method also includes connecting a power source disposed on a vehicle configured to engage an aircraft for ground operation, to auxiliary loads of the aircraft via an on-board power system. The method also includes performing energy management of the aircraft during the period of ground operation. The method further includes disconnecting the power source when an alternate electrical power is available to the on-board power system. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160159619 | Rubber-tyred gantry crane (RTG) dual power saving system - The present invention discloses a double-power energy saving system of rubber tyre gantry crane (RTG), which is composed of a controller, a battery pack, a generator set and so on. The system changed the power supply mode of traditional RTG which is powered by a single generator set or a superposition of a generator set and a battery pack. Both the battery pack and the generator set of the system can support the RTG operations independently, forming the double-power energy saving system to improve the equipment reliability The battery pack is used as the primary power source for RTG and the output power can be highly matched with the demanded power, which reduces the reactive loss and increases the energy efficiency. The generator set is shut down and the power is supplied by the battery pack when the electricity of the battery pack is high; the generator set is started to supply power directly for RTG when the electricity of the battery pack is low, and the surplus energy can charge the battery pack. Once the battery pack is put into operation, it will run in the best economical fuel consumption area to achieve the highest fuel efficiency. The feedback energy of RTG can be fully recovered because the charging power of the battery pack is larger than the maximum feedback energy power of RTG. It is not required to replace the original generator set of RTG when the system is applied to RTG transformations. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160164285 | SWITCHING CONTROLLER - A switching controller for coupling one of a plurality of voltage sources to a load. The switching controller is configured to receive a characteristic of one of the plurality of voltage sources; for each of the plurality of voltage sources, set a proportion of a switching period of a control signal during which the voltage source is connected to the load, wherein the proportion of the switching period is set based on the received characteristic of one of the plurality of voltage sources; and control which of the plurality of voltage sources is connected to the load in accordance with the control signal. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160167528 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PARALLEL POWER SUPPLY CONTROL FOR AUXILIARY CONVERTERS OF MOTOR TRAIN UNIT IN PRESENCE OF INTERCONNECTING LINES | 06-16-2016 |
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| 20160176299 | PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE INDUCTIVE CHARGING PAD | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160176526 | SELF SUFFICIENT GALLEY SYSTEM, METHOD FOR OPERATING ELECTRICAL GALLEY DEVICES, AND AIRCRAFT HAVING SUCH A GALLEY SYSTEM | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160185234 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AND SYSTEM FOR CHARGING A BATTERY POWER SUPPLY UNIT - A method of controlling and a system for charging a battery power supply unit for a bicycle electronic device, even in critical temperature conditions, is provided. Heat energy is supplied to the power supply unit when its temperature is lower than or equal to a lower temperature threshold within a closed charging temperature range characteristic of the power supply unit. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160185360 | Head End Power Module Control System - The present disclosure is directed to a method for controlling a power module for a locomotive. The method may include inverting a common power at a first location and outputting a first inverted power. The method may also include inverting the common power at a second location and outputting a second inverted power. The method may further include retrieving a power characteristic indicative of the first inverted power, and selectively adjusting the second inverted power to match the first inverted power based on the retrieved power characteristic. | 06-30-2016 |
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| 20160375848 | POWER DISTRIBUTION PANEL HAVING CONTACTOR WITH THERMAL MANAGEMENT FEATURE - An aircraft power distribution system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a power source, a load, and a power distribution panel receiving power from the power source and selectively providing power to the load. The power distribution panel includes a contactor having a housing. A heat sink provides a portion of the housing. | 12-29-2016 |
| 20160380437 | ELECTRICAL CONVERSION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to an electrical conversion and distribution system for an aircraft, the system comprising a synchronous starter-generator (ENG S/G) intended to be coupled to an aircraft engine, a rectifier (R) capable of transforming alternating voltage into direct voltage, an auxiliary synchronous starter-generator (AUX S/G) intended to be coupled to an auxiliary power group, a first, a second and a third power converter (CV | 12-29-2016 |
| 20160380481 | WIRELESS NON-RADIATIVE ENERGY TRANSFER - Described herein are embodiments of a source high-Q resonator, optionally coupled to an energy source, a second high-Q resonator, optionally coupled to an energy drain that may be located a distance from the source resonator. A third high-Q resonator, optionally coupled to an energy drain that may be located a distance from the source resonator. The source resonator and at least one of the second resonator and third resonator may be coupled to transfer electromagnetic energy from said source resonator to said at least one of the second resonator and third resonator. | 12-29-2016 |
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| 20220140799 | DEVICE FOR SUPPRESSING EMC COMMON-MODE INTERFERENCE IN MOTOR VEHICLE HIGH-VOLTAGE APPILCATIONS - A device for suppressing EMC common-mode interference in motor vehicle high-voltage applications, having Y-capacitors in a V-configuration between positive and negative high voltage (HV+, HV−) and chassis ground. Y-capacitors can be connected in a V-configuration to be connected to the chassis ground via series-connected Y-capacitors. | 05-05-2022 |
| 20220141996 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY GENERATING ELECTRICITY - Provided herein is a system and method for heat exchange of a vehicle. The system comprises an enclosure disposed on the vehicle. The enclosure comprises a vent at a base of the enclosure. The enclosure houses one or more sensors. The enclosure comprises a fan disposed at a base of the enclosure. The heat exchange system comprises an deflector disposed on the vehicle outside the enclosure and configured to direct an airflow into the vent of the enclosure. The heat exchange system comprises a motor configured to: generate electricity from the airflow and selectively supply electricity to operate the fan. The heat exchange system comprises a controller configured to adjust the deflector and regulate an amount of electricity supplied from the motor to the fan. | 05-05-2022 |
