Electrical transmission or interconnection systems – Vehicle mounted systems
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-14
2007-08-14
Sircus, Brian (Department: 2836)
Electrical transmission or interconnection systems
Vehicle mounted systems
Reexamination Certificate
active
11002765
ABSTRACT:
A locomotive auxiliary power system and control techniques for such a system are provided. In one exemplary embodiment the auxiliary power system includes an auxiliary alternator coupled to the internal combustion engine of the locomotive. The system further includes an auxiliary power bus powered by the auxiliary alternator. A rectifier may be connected between the auxiliary alternator and the auxiliary power bus. A plurality of devices may be electrically powered by the auxiliary power bus. A respective inverter is connected between the auxiliary power bus and each device, wherein the inverter provides a path for diverting electrical power generated during a transient mode by at least one the plurality of devices. In one exemplary embodiment, the auxiliary alternator is made up of a single alternator connected through a single shaft to the internal combustion engine.
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Ioannidis Dimitrios
Kumar Ajith Kuttannair
Amrany Adi
Beusse Wolter Sanks Mora & Maire, P.A.
Hanze, Esq. Carlos
Mora, Esq. Enrique J.
Sircus Brian
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