Electricity: single generator systems – Automatic control of generator or driving means – Plural conditions
Patent
1989-03-27
1993-02-23
Hickey, R. J.
Electricity: single generator systems
Automatic control of generator or driving means
Plural conditions
322 80, 322100, 318382, H02P 900, H02P 300
Patent
active
051893606
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method for electrically generating mechanical braking torque employs direct field drive incorporating an AC alternator plus a current regulator. The stator windings of the alternator are directly coupled to the field winding via a full wave rectifier and the current regulator. The invention simplifies electrical circuitry for generating braking torque, provides wide dynamic range of torque generation, limits voltages and currents to easily manageable levels, and reduces mechanical drive train requirements. The invention produces a constant power mechanical load from essentially 0 to over 1,000 watts from an alternator of the size typically used for automotive applications.
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Clauter Steven T.
Schwartz Rodney E.
Hickey R. J.
Integrated Technology Corporation
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