Systems and method for boosting output of an alternator

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2007-03-20

2007-03-20

Ponomarenko, Nicholas (Department: 2834)

Electricity: single generator systems

Combined control of generating means and load circuit

Including load circuit-making and breaking

C322S028000, C322S089000, C322S099000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11389781

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed herein are two techniques, neutral point switching and field voltage boost, that will increase the output of today's 12 volt automotive electrical systems in vehicle idle conditions solely by the addition of circuitry. Neutral point switching enables the flow of a third harmonic current, which does not normally flow at low speeds, but only at high speed. Boosting the field voltages can be obtained by integrating a field voltage boost circuit and voltage regulator to increase the field voltage, and consequently the field current, above the level obtained from the battery. Furthermore, the transient response of the alternator to a change in load is improved by temporarily increasing the field voltage above the level needed to sustain the load. These two techniques are compatible, and thus may be implemented together, or may be implemented independently. No changes to a standard alternator are required to accommodate the proposed additional circuitry.

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