公开(公告)号：US20100320019A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-23

申请号：US12488858

申请日：2009-06-22

Applicant: Allan Roy Gale ,  Michael W. Degner ,  Paul Theodore Momcilovich

Inventor： Allan Roy Gale ,  Michael W. Degner ,  Paul Theodore Momcilovich

IPC: B60W10/30 ,  F04B49/06 ,  B60W20/00

CPC classification number: B60K6/445 ,  B60K2001/005 ,  B60L2240/425 ,  B60W2510/087 ,  F04B49/065 ,  F16H57/0412 ,  F16H57/0434 ,  F16H61/0031 ,  F16H2037/0866 ,  Y02T10/6239 ,  Y02T10/6269 ,  Y02T10/642 ,  Y02T90/14

Abstract: In hybrid electric vehicles having increased battery storage capacity and plug-in capability, electric-only operation of significant duration is available. To supplement lubrication for the electric and mechanical component provided by an engine-driven mechanical pump, an electric pump is provided in parallel to the mechanical pump. A method to control the electric pump is also disclosed in which a first desired quantity of a first component and a second desired quantity of a second component are determined. The electric pump is commanded to provide the greater of the first and second quantities. The desired quantity can be based on preventing temperature in the component from exceeding a maximum design temperature and/or providing sufficient lubrication to rotating parts of the component.

Abstract translation: 在具有增加的电池存储容量和插入能力的混合电动车辆中，具有显着持续时间的电动操作是可用的。 为了补充由发动机驱动的机械泵提供的电气和机械部件的润滑，与机械泵平行地设置电动泵。 还公开了一种控制电动泵的方法，其中确定第一所需量的第一组分和第二所需量的第二组分。 命令电泵提供第一和第二数量中较大的数量。 所需量可以基于防止组件中的温度超过最大设计温度和/或为组件的旋转部件提供足够的润滑。

公开(公告)号：US20100259242A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-14

申请号：US12423169

申请日：2009-04-14

Applicant: Allan Roy Gale ,  Michael W. Degner ,  Larry Dean Elie

Inventor： Allan Roy Gale ,  Michael W. Degner ,  Larry Dean Elie

IPC: H02J3/00 ,  H02J7/00 ,  G01K7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/027 ,  B60L3/04 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L2240/36 ,  G01K7/16 ,  H02J7/047 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/14

Abstract: A method for monitoring a temperature change of a power distribution circuit having a power line and return line includes measuring an output current and output voltage of the power distribution circuit at an input to a load electrically connected to the power distribution circuit, and determining a change in temperature of at least one of the power line and return line based on a change in at least one of the output current and output voltage.

Abstract translation: 一种用于监测具有电力线和返回线的配电电路的温度变化的方法，包括：在与所述配电电路电连接的负载的输入端测量所述配电电路的输出电流和输出电压，并且确定变化 基于输出电流和输出电压中的至少一个的变化，在电力线和返回线中的至少一个的温度下。

公开(公告)号：US20100259218A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-14

申请号：US12423158

申请日：2009-04-14

Applicant: Allan Roy Gale ,  Michael W. Degner ,  Michael Alan Tamor

Inventor： Allan Roy Gale ,  Michael W. Degner ,  Michael Alan Tamor

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/02 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  H02J5/00 ,  H02M1/4225 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/127 ,  Y02T90/14

Abstract: A battery charger may be capable of receiving power from a power distribution circuit. The charger may be configured to receive a request for reactive power and, in response, cause the requested reactive power to be present on the power distribution circuit.

Abstract translation: 电池充电器可以能够从配电电路接收电力。 充电器可以被配置为接收对无功功率的请求，并且作为响应，使得所请求的无功功率存在于配电电路上。

公开(公告)号：US07791236B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-07

申请号：US11839928

申请日：2007-08-16

Applicant: Feng Liang ,  Michael W. Degner ,  Alfredo R. Munoz

Inventor： Feng Liang ,  Michael W. Degner ,  Alfredo R. Munoz

IPC: H02K21/12

CPC classification number: H02K1/2766 ,  B60L1/02 ,  B60L3/0061 ,  B60L7/14 ,  B60L11/123 ,  B60L11/14 ,  B60L15/2009 ,  B60L2210/10 ,  B60L2210/40 ,  B60L2220/14 ,  B60L2240/36 ,  B60L2240/421 ,  B60L2240/423 ,  B60L2240/441 ,  B60L2240/443 ,  Y02T10/6217 ,  Y02T10/641 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/7077 ,  Y02T10/7216 ,  Y02T10/7241 ,  Y02T10/7275

Abstract: A permanent magnet electric machine with optimum motoring efficiency is disclosed. It is adapted for use in a hybrid electric vehicle powertrain. An asymmetric magnetic flux distribution pattern in the rotor of the machine is established to improve operating efficiency of the machine when it is in a motoring mode.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有最佳驾驶效率的永磁电机。 适用于混合动力汽车动力总成。 建立了机器转子中的非对称磁通分布模式，以提高机器处于运转模式时的运行效率。

公开(公告)号：US20100123441A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-20

申请号：US12271168

申请日：2008-11-14

Applicant: Hongrae Kim ,  Michael W. Degner

Inventor： Hongrae Kim ,  Michael W. Degner

IPC: G05F1/618

CPC classification number: H02M3/158 ,  H02M3/1584 ,  H02M3/1588 ,  H02M2001/0009 ,  Y02B70/1466

Abstract: A system and method of controlling a multi-phase DC-DC converter having a first phase-leg and a second phase-leg using a single current sensor and a controller is provided. The single current sensor senses an amount of current flowing through the direct current link. Based on the amount of current sensed, the controller controls current flowing through the first phase-leg as well as current flowing through the second phase-leg.

Abstract translation: 提供一种使用单个电流传感器和控制器来控制具有第一相位支路和第二相位支路的多相DC-DC转换器的系统和方法。 单个电流传感器检测流过直流连杆的电流量。 基于感测的电流量，控制器控制流过第一相支路的电流以及流经第二相支路的电流。

公开(公告)号：US06984954B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-10

申请号：US10709116

申请日：2004-04-14

Applicant: Franco Leonardi ,  Henry Heping Huang ,  John Michael Miller ,  Michael W. Degner

Inventor： Franco Leonardi ,  Henry Heping Huang ,  John Michael Miller ,  Michael W. Degner

IPC: G05B19/29

CPC classification number: B60W20/00 ,  B60K1/02 ,  B60K6/365 ,  B60K6/48 ,  B60L3/0023 ,  B60L7/14 ,  B60L11/123 ,  B60L11/14 ,  B60L2220/18 ,  B60L2240/421 ,  B60L2240/423 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W50/00 ,  B60W2510/0685 ,  B60W2510/081 ,  B60W2710/083 ,  H02P6/16 ,  H02P6/18 ,  H02P23/03 ,  Y02T10/6217 ,  Y02T10/6221 ,  Y02T10/646 ,  Y02T10/7077

Abstract: A strategy to control and diagnose the operation of an electric motor using a sensorless control system augmented by feedback from a position and speed sensor is disclosed. The strategy can improve the robustness of operation and diagnose potential faults in electric motors. The present invention includes a method for diagnosing operation of an electric motor and a method and system for controlling an electric motor. In the diagnostic method, a sensorless system and a sensor based system are checked against each other to determine if either of the systems is faulted. In the control method, the sensor based control system is used when the motor speed is below a predetermined threshold and the sensorless system is used when the motor speed is above the predetermined threshold. The position sensor can be a low resolution position sensor, an engine crankshaft sensor, an engine camshaft sensor, or a transmission sensor.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种通过来自位置和速度传感器的反馈来增强的无传感器控制系统来控制和诊断电动机的操作的策略。 该策略可以提高运行的鲁棒性并诊断电动机的潜在故障。 本发明包括一种用于诊断电动机的操作的方法以及用于控制电动机的方法和系统。 在诊断方法中，检查无传感器系统和基于传感器的系统，以确定系统中是否存在故障。 在控制方法中，当电机速度低于预定阈值时使用基于传感器的控制系统，并且当电动机速度高于预定阈值时使用无传感器系统。 位置传感器可以是低分辨率位置传感器，发动机曲轴传感器，发动机凸轮轴传感器或传动传感器。

公开(公告)号：US06861820B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-01

申请号：US10065007

申请日：2002-09-09

Applicant: Allan Roy Gale ,  Michael W. Degner

Inventor： Allan Roy Gale ,  Michael W. Degner

IPC: B60L11/02 ,  B60L11/12 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W10/24 ,  B60W20/00 ,  H02P1/24 ,  H02P1/42 ,  H02P3/18 ,  H02P5/28 ,  H02P7/36

CPC classification number: B60W20/10 ,  B60K6/445 ,  B60K6/448 ,  B60L11/02 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B60L2240/425 ,  B60L2260/54 ,  B60L2260/56 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W10/24 ,  B60W20/00 ,  B60W2510/081 ,  B60W2510/087 ,  B60W2510/244 ,  Y02T10/6239 ,  Y02T10/6243 ,  Y02T10/642 ,  Y02T10/70 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7077 ,  Y10S388/934

Abstract: A system and method for controlling an electric motor using real time predictions of motor capability based on thermal modeling and measurements is provided. The invention includes controllers for receiving and processing system input signals, strategies for: determining a maximum energy amount that can be put into the motor before the motor reaches a maximum allowable temperature; determining a motor power assist value that the motor can provide in a predetermined period of time before the motor reaches the maximum allowable temperature; determining a battery power assist value; determining a maximum power assist value that is the minimum of the motor power assist value and the battery power assist value; and comparing the maximum power assist value to a driver demand signal. Strategy outputs can be sent to a vehicle system controller and/or a power assist gauge.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种基于热建模和测量来使用电机能力的实时预测来控制电动机的系统和方法。 本发明包括用于接收和处理系统输入信号的控制器，用于：确定在电动机达到最大允许温度之前可以放入电动机的最大能量量的策略; 确定电动机在电动机达到最大允许温度之前的预定时间段内可以提供的电动机功率辅助值; 确定电池电力辅助值; 确定作为所述电动机功率辅助值和所述电池电力辅助值的最小值的最大功率辅助值; 以及将所述最大功率辅助值与驾驶员需求信号进行比较。 战略输出可以发送到车辆系统控制器和/或动力辅助计。

公开(公告)号：US06763789B1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-20

申请号：US10249328

申请日：2003-04-01

Applicant: Feng Liang ,  Michael W. Degner

Inventor： Feng Liang ,  Michael W. Degner

IPC: F01L904

CPC classification number: F01L9/04 ,  F01L2009/0448 ,  F01L2800/00

Abstract: A system and method for increasing force density of a valve actuator particularly suited for use in actuation of intake and/or exhaust valves of an internal combustion engine include at least one electromagnet having a coil wound about a core, and an armature fixed to an armature shaft extending axially through the coil and the core, and axially movable relative thereto. The actuator includes a flux generator, such as at least one permanent magnet positioned between the coil and the armature, oriented so that magnetic flux of the generator travels in a direction opposite to magnetic flux produced by the coil through the core during coil energization to reduce saturation of the core, but in the same direction as the magnetic flux produced by the coil through the armature, to increase an attractive force between the armature and the electromagnet, resulting in an actuator with an increased force density.

Abstract translation: 用于增加特别适用于致动内燃机的进气和/或排气阀的阀致动器的力密度的系统和方法包括：至少一个电磁体，其具有围绕磁芯卷绕的线圈，以及固定到电枢的电枢 轴轴向延伸穿过线圈和芯，并且可相对于其轴向移动。 致动器包括通量发生器，例如位于线圈和电枢之间的至少一个永磁体，定向成使得发电机的磁通量在线圈通电期间沿与线圈通过芯产生的磁通相反的方向行进，以减少 磁芯的饱和度，但是与由线圈通过电枢产生的磁通量相同的方向，以增加电枢和电磁体之间的吸引力，导致具有增加的力密度的致动器。

公开(公告)号：US06727670B1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-27

申请号：US10248035

申请日：2002-12-12

Applicant: John Robert Grabowski ,  Michael W. Degner

Inventor： John Robert Grabowski ,  Michael W. Degner

IPC: H02P700

CPC classification number: B60L11/1861 ,  B60L15/2045 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7044 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T10/7283

Abstract: A battery current limiter and current-limiting method for a battery system and an electric motor in a hybrid automotive vehicle powertrain. The battery current limiter monitors measured battery current and torque commands. A modified current is developed to take a predetermined current margin into account. The modified current reduces battery current in a closed loop fashion simultaneously with a reduction in commanded torque by a feed-forward torque value.

Abstract translation: 一种用于混合动力车辆动力总成中的电池系统和电动机的电池限流器和电流限制方法。 电池电流限制器监视测量的电池电流和转矩指令。 开发修改的电流以考虑预定的电流裕量。 改进的电流通过前馈转矩值与指令转矩的减小同时以闭环方式降低电池电流。

公开(公告)号：US06670785B1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-30

申请号：US10064197

申请日：2002-06-20

Applicant: Feng Liang ,  Henry Heping Huang ,  Michael W. Degner

Inventor： Feng Liang ,  Henry Heping Huang ,  Michael W. Degner

IPC: H02P534

CPC classification number: H02P6/34 ,  Y10S388/909

Abstract: An electrical machine drive system is simulated with a circuit simulator to model normal operation, fault modes and control strategies for electric motor based vehicles. The electrical machine drive system includes a DC power source model (102), an inverter model (104) and an electrical machine model (106). The system is modified through substitution of components or removal of components to simulate faults. Post-fault control strategies are implemented in a similar manner and simulated. The model and methods associated therewith reduce modeling complexity and reduce simulation time, permitting thorough design and analysis of electric motor based vehicles.

Abstract translation: 利用电路仿真器模拟电机驱动系统，为电动机车辆的正常运行，故障模式和控制策略建模。 电机驱动系统包括直流电源模型（102），逆变器模型（104）和电机模型（106）。 通过替换组件或去除组件来模拟故障来修改系统。 故障后控制策略以类似的方式实现并进行了仿真。 与此相关的模型和方法降低了建模的复杂性并减少了模拟时间，从而允许对基于电动机的车辆进行彻底的设计和分析。