Output cable measurement
    1.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10114061B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-30

    申请号:US15362297

    申请日:2016-11-28

    Applicant: Kohler Co.

    Abstract: A generator system includes a generator controller for monitoring the operation of generator cable. The generator controller is configured to receive a first signal indicative of a generator output and a first connection of a generator cable and a second signal indicative of a second connection of the generator cable. The generator controller is configured to calculate a characteristic value for the generator cable based on the first signal and the second signal and compare the characteristic value for the generator cable to a threshold value. A generator status message or a generator command is generated in response to the comparison. The characteristic value may be resistance of the generator cable.

    ADDING AND SHEDDING LOADS USING LOAD LEVELS TO DETERMINE TIMING

    公开(公告)号:US20180262004A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-09-13

    申请号:US15977854

    申请日:2018-05-11

    Applicant: Kohler Co.

    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a method of adding and shedding loads that are connected to a generator. The method includes determining whether a plurality of loads is being supplied with power by the generator and then determining the total load that the generator is supplying to the plurality of loads. The method further includes determining whether to change a number of the loads in the plurality of loads based on the amount of load L that is being supplied by the generator. The method further includes determining an amount of time T in which to change the number of loads in the plurality of loads based on the amount of load that is being supplied by the generator.

    OUTPUT CABLE MEASUREMENT
    3.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180149692A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-31

    申请号:US15362297

    申请日:2016-11-28

    Applicant: Kohler Co.

    Abstract: A generator system includes a generator controller for monitoring the operation of generator cable. The generator controller is configured to receive a first signal indicative of a generator output and a first connection of a generator cable and a second signal indicative of a second connection of the generator cable. The generator controller is configured to calculate a characteristic value for the generator cable based on the first signal and the second signal and compare the characteristic value for the generator cable to a threshold value. A generator status message or a generator command is generated in response to the comparison. The characteristic value may be resistance of the generator cable.

    Dual fuel generator
    4.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10907553B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-02

    申请号:US16839196

    申请日:2020-04-03

    Applicant: Kohler Co.

    Abstract: A control circuit for a dual fuel generator includes a primary fuel valve to control the supply of a primary fuel, a secondary fuel valve to control the supply of a secondary fuel, a primary fuel pressure switch to detect the primary fuel, a secondary fuel pressure switch to detect the secondary fuel, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a primary signal for availability of the primary fuel from the primary fuel pressure switch and a secondary signal for availability of the secondary fuel from the secondary and operate the primary fuel valve and the secondary fuel valve in response to the primary signal and the secondary signal. When the secondary fuel valve is open so that the secondary fuel is provided to the dual fuel generator, the control circuit is configured to ground the primary signal by connecting the primary fuel pressure switch to ground.

    DUAL FUEL GENERATOR
    5.
    发明申请
    DUAL FUEL GENERATOR 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号:US20200318556A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-08

    申请号:US16839196

    申请日:2020-04-03

    Applicant: Kohler Co.

    Abstract: A control circuit for a dual fuel generator includes a primary fuel valve to control the supply of a primary fuel, a secondary fuel valve to control the supply of a secondary fuel, a primary fuel pressure switch to detect the primary fuel, a secondary fuel pressure switch to detect the secondary fuel, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a primary signal for availability of the primary fuel from the primary fuel pressure switch and a secondary signal for availability of the secondary fuel from the secondary and operate the primary fuel valve and the secondary fuel valve in response to the primary signal and the secondary signal. When the secondary fuel valve is open so that the secondary fuel is provided to the dual fuel generator, the control circuit is configured to ground the primary signal by connecting the primary fuel pressure switch to ground.

    Adding and shedding loads using load levels to determine timing

    公开(公告)号:US10790664B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-29

    申请号:US15977854

    申请日:2018-05-11

    Applicant: Kohler Co.

    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a method of adding and shedding loads that are connected to a generator. The method includes determining whether a plurality of loads is being supplied with power by the generator and then determining the total load that the generator is supplying to the plurality of loads. The method further includes determining whether to change a number of the loads in the plurality of loads based on the amount of load L that is being supplied by the generator. The method further includes determining an amount of time T in which to change the number of loads in the plurality of loads based on the amount of load that is being supplied by the generator.

    Power Management System that Changes the Operating Conditions of a Battery Charger
    7.
    发明申请
    Power Management System that Changes the Operating Conditions of a Battery Charger 有权
    更改电池充电器工作条件的电源管理系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160105043A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-14

    申请号:US14974935

    申请日:2015-12-18

    Applicant: Kohler Co.

    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a power management system. The power management system includes a generator that provides a voltage output to a bus. The bus is adapted to be connected to a load. The power management system further includes a battery charger that is adapted to charge a battery. A generator controller operates the generator and also adjusts operating conditions of the battery charger. In some embodiments, the generator includes an internal combustion engine that drives an alternator. Embodiments are contemplated where the battery charger is adapted to receive power from a primary power source. As an example, the primary power source may be utility power or some other form of generator power.

    Abstract translation: 一些实施例涉及电力管理系统。 电力管理系统包括向总线提供电压输出的发电机。 总线适于连接到负载。 电源管理系统还包括适于对电池充电的电池充电器。 发电机控制器操作发电机并且还调节电池充电器的工作条件。 在一些实施例中,发电机包括驱动交流发电机的内燃机。 考虑到电池充电器适于从主电源接收电力的实施例。 作为示例,主电源可以是公用电力或某种其他形式的发电机功率。

    Power generation system that optimizes the power provided to start a generator
    9.
    发明授权
    Power generation system that optimizes the power provided to start a generator 有权
    发电系统优化提供的功率来启动发电机

    公开(公告)号:US08829855B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-09

    申请号:US13627056

    申请日:2012-09-26

    Applicant: Kohler Co.

    CPC classification number: H02J7/1423

    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a power generation system. The power generation system includes a first generator and a first battery charger. The first battery charger is adapted to charge a first battery and a second battery. The first battery and the second battery are each adapted to provide power to start the first generator. The power generation system further includes a controller that determines a state of charge for each of the first battery and the second battery. Based on the state of charge for each of the first battery and the second battery, the controller determines which of the first battery and the second battery receives charging current from the first battery charger.

    Abstract translation: 一些实施例涉及发电系统。 发电系统包括第一发电机和第一电池充电器。 第一电池充电器适于对第一电池和第二电池充电。 第一电池和第二电池各自适于提供启动第一发电机的电力。 发电系统还包括确定第一电池和第二电池中的每一个的充电状态的控制器。 基于第一电池和第二电池中的每一个的充电状态,控制器确定第一电池和第二电池中的哪一个从第一电池充电器接收充电电流。

    POWER GENERATION SYSTEM THAT OPTIMIZES THE POWER PROVIDED TO START A GENERATOR
    10.
    发明申请
    POWER GENERATION SYSTEM THAT OPTIMIZES THE POWER PROVIDED TO START A GENERATOR 有权
    优化提供启动发电机功率的发电系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140084598A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-27

    申请号:US13627056

    申请日:2012-09-26

    Applicant: KOHLER CO.

    CPC classification number: H02J7/1423

    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a power generation system. The power generation system includes a first generator and a first battery charger. The first battery charger is adapted to charge a first battery and a second battery. The first battery and the second battery are each adapted to provide power to start the first generator. The power generation system further includes a controller that determines a state of charge for each of the first battery and the second battery. Based on the state of charge for each of the first battery and the second battery, the controller determines which of the first battery and the second battery receives charging current from the first battery charger.

    Abstract translation: 一些实施例涉及发电系统。 发电系统包括第一发电机和第一电池充电器。 第一电池充电器适于对第一电池和第二电池充电。 第一电池和第二电池各自适于提供启动第一发电机的电力。 发电系统还包括确定第一电池和第二电池中的每一个的充电状态的控制器。 基于第一电池和第二电池中的每一个的充电状态,控制器确定第一电池和第二电池中的哪一个从第一电池充电器接收充电电流。

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