Electricity: single generator systems – Driving means control
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-14
2006-02-14
Schuberg, Darren (Department: 2834)
Electricity: single generator systems
Driving means control
C474S135000, C701S115000, C123S1950AC
Reexamination Certificate
active
06998823
ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for reducing belt-related noise in an engine, wherein the belt is engaged with an alternator pulley connected with an alternator, and a crankshaft pulley connected to an engine crankshaft. The method includes controlling rotor current in the alternator in a manner to selectively synchronize variations in rotor speed with variations in crankshaft speed, thereby preventing large variations in belt tension to reduce noise.
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DeVries Christopher
General Motors Corporation
Gonzalez Julio
Schuberg Darren
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