公开(公告)号：US20160344186A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US15229734

申请日：2016-08-05

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Isaac S. Frampton ,  Richard A. Mauk ,  Douglas W. Dorn

IPC: H02J3/38

CPC classification number: H02J3/38 ,  H02J3/381 ,  H02J3/46 ,  H02P9/02 ,  Y10T307/696

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to an example generator management system. The generator management system includes a first generator that is adapted to supply power to a load and a first generator controller that operates the first generator. The generator management system further includes a second generator that is adapted to supply power to the load and a second generator controller that operates the second generator. The generator management system further includes a communication bus that connects the first generator controller and the second generator controller such that the first generator controller and the second generator controller exchange data. At least one of the first generator controller and the second generator controller selectively activates the first generator and the second generator in an order that depends on an operating parameter of the first generator and the second generator (as opposed to a fixed sequence which is done in existing systems).

Abstract translation: 一些实施例涉及示例性发电机管理系统。 发电机管理系统包括适于向负载供电的第一发电机和操作第一发电机的第一发电机控制器。 发电机管理系统还包括适于向负载供电的第二发电机和操作第二发电机的第二发电机控制器。 发电机管理系统还包括连接第一发电机控制器和第二发电机控制器的通信总线，使得第一发电机控制器和第二发电机控制器交换数据。 第一发电机控制器和第二发电机控制器中的至少一个选择性地以依赖于第一发电机和第二发电机的运行参数的顺序激活第一发电机和第二发电机（与在 现有系统）。

公开(公告)号：US20130159738A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13664677

申请日：2012-10-31

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Richard A. Mauk ,  William Herman Gross ,  Gary Allen Kroll ,  Jayson Pierringer

IPC: G06F1/26

CPC classification number: G06F1/266 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/2642

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a method of using a network to control a power management system. The method includes using the network to access a generator controller that is part of the power management system. The method further includes using the network to exchange communications with the generator controller in order permit the generator controller to control other electronic components that are part of the power management system.

Abstract translation: 一些实施例涉及使用网络来控制电力管理系统的方法。 该方法包括使用网络访问作为电力管理系统的一部分的发电机控制器。 该方法还包括使用网络来与发电机控制器交换通信，以便允许发电机控制器控制作为电力管理系统一部分的其他电子部件。

公开(公告)号：US09841799B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-12

申请号：US13664677

申请日：2012-10-31

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Richard A. Mauk ,  William Herman Gross ,  Gary Allen Kroll ,  Jayson Pierringer

IPC: G06F1/26 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: G06F1/266 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/2642

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a method of using a network to control a power management system. The method includes using the network to access a generator controller that is part of the power management system. The method further includes using the network to exchange communications with the generator controller in order to permit the generator controller to control other electronic components that are part of the power management system.

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.

Inventor： Eric D. Albsmeier ,  Richard A. Mauk ,  Harrison C. Chiu

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H01M10/44

CPC classification number: H02J7/007 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M10/441 ,  H01M2010/4271 ,  H02J7/0052 ,  H02J13/0013 ,  H02J2007/0096 ,  Y02T10/7077

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。

公开(公告)号：US09941723B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-10

申请号：US14974935

申请日：2015-12-18

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Eric D. Albsmeier ,  Richard A. Mauk ,  Harrison C. Chiu

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H02J13/00 ,  H01M10/42

CPC classification number: H02J7/007 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M10/441 ,  H01M2010/4271 ,  H02J7/0052 ,  H02J13/0013 ,  H02J2007/0096 ,  Y02T10/7077

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.

公开(公告)号：US20130158726A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13663847

申请日：2012-10-30

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Richard A. Mauk

IPC: G06F1/26

CPC classification number: G06F1/266 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/2642

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a method a method of using a network which to control multiple power management systems. The method includes using the network to access multiple generator controllers where each generator controller operates an internal combustion engine driven generator that is part of a respective power management system. Each respective power management system includes an automatic transfer switch that is configured to receive power from the internal combustion engine driven generator and a primary power source. In some embodiments, using the network to access multiple generator controllers includes using a server on the network to access multiple generator controllers. The method further includes using the network to exchange communications with the generator controller in each of the multiple power management systems in order permit the generator controllers to exercise the internal combustion driven generators in each of the respective power management systems.

Abstract translation: 一些实施例涉及一种使用控制多个电力管理系统的网络的方法的方法。 该方法包括使用网络访问多个发电机控制器，其中每个发电机控制器操作作为相应电力管理系统的一部分的内燃机驱动的发电机。 每个相应的电源管理系统包括被配置为从内燃机驱动的发电机和主电源接收电力的自动转换开关。 在一些实施例中，使用网络访问多个发电机控制器包括使用网络上的服务器来访问多个发电机控制器。 该方法还包括使用网络在多个电力管理系统中的每一个中与发电机控制器交换通信，以便允许发电机控制器在每个相应电力管理系统中行使内燃机驱动的发电机。

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.

Inventor： Eric D. Albsmeier ,  Richard A. Mauk ,  Harrison C. Chiu

IPC: H02J7/00

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。

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.

Inventor： Eric D. Albsmeier ,  Richard A. Mauk ,  Harrison C. Chiu

IPC: F02N11/04

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。