Electricity: single generator systems – Automatic control of generator or driving means – Voltage of generator or circuit supplied
Patent
1980-05-22
1982-02-09
Hickey, Robert J.
Electricity: single generator systems
Automatic control of generator or driving means
Voltage of generator or circuit supplied
322 99, 324158MG, 361 21, H02J 714
Patent
active
043152040
ABSTRACT:
A detector monitoring the voltage ripple in the rectified electrical output signal of an alternator in a multiphase alternator battery charging system is disclosed. A circuit monitors the undulating alternator output signal and produces a signal level in response. To correct the detector operation for various magnetic phenomena present in the alternator, a first circuit measures the rotational speed of the rotor and produces a proportional signal. A second circuit determines the excitation current supplied to the field coil. The measurement and determination are separately weighted and combined to form a corrected comparison threshold value. A variable threshold circuit combines the signal proportional to the rotational speed of the rotor and the determined field coil excitation current to produce a combined signal level. Comparison means compare the signal level from the monitored alternator output signal with the combined signal level and produce an output signal level indicative of the detection of a voltage ripple in excess of the combined signal level. The output signal is corrected for the effects of significant alternator performance characteristics.
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Mortonson Robert W.
Sievers Kirk A.
Downey Joseph T.
Gillman James W.
Hickey Robert J.
Motorola Inc.
Pristelski James S.
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