公开(公告)号：US09762078B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-12

申请号：US13357667

申请日：2012-01-25

Applicant: Allan Roy Gale ,  Michael W. Degner

Inventor： Allan Roy Gale ,  Michael W. Degner

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/02 ,  B60L11/18

CPC classification number: H02J5/00 ,  B60L11/1818 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  H02J7/02 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: An adaptor is provided for connecting an EV/PHEV charging system to a grounded extension cord that may be plugged into a conventional NEMA receptacle. A proximity detection switch is provided within the adaptor. A pulse width modulated signal is limited by the control logic to limit the current provided to the vehicle charging system so that the current drawn by the system does not exceed the current carrying capacity of the extension cord. The adaptor has a NEMA plug on one side and a J1772 connector receptacle on another side.

公开(公告)号：US08766648B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US12916981

申请日：2010-11-01

Applicant: Jun Kikuchi ,  Chingchi Chen ,  Michael W. Degner

Inventor： Jun Kikuchi ,  Chingchi Chen ,  Michael W. Degner

IPC: G01R27/28 ,  H02M3/156

CPC classification number: H02M3/156 ,  G01R19/0092

Abstract: A method and system is provided for determining at least one operating characteristic associated with an inductor in a power converter system. The operating characteristic may be current through the inductor. The power converter system may be of the type used in a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) to convert electric power from a high-voltage traction battery to drive an electric motor and/or a generator in the HEV.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定与功率转换器系统中的电感器相关联的至少一个操作特性的方法和系统。 工作特性可能是通过电感器的电流。 功率转换器系统可以是用于混合电动车辆（HEV）中的类型，以将来自高压牵引电池的电力转换为在HEV中驱动电动机和/或发电机。

公开(公告)号：US08646313B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-11

申请号：US12488842

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: G01R31/28

CPC classification number: F16N29/02 ,  B60K6/40 ,  B60K6/445 ,  B60K6/48 ,  B60R17/02 ,  B60Y2200/92 ,  B60Y2306/03 ,  F04B51/00 ,  F04D13/06 ,  F04D15/0066 ,  F04D15/0088 ,  F16N13/00 ,  F16N2210/04 ,  F16N2250/04 ,  G01L13/00 ,  Y10S903/951

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 components provided in a fluid circuit by an engine-driven mechanical pump, an electric pump is provided in parallel to the mechanical pump. When the electric pump is operating, a diagnostic can be performed to determine system integrity. According to one embodiment, an actual quantity provide to the circuit is determined; an expected quantity is estimated; and a fault is determined when the actual and expected quantities differ by more than a predetermined amount. The fault may indicate a leak or plug in the fluid circuit or a failure of a component in the fluid circuit.

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在流体回路中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。 当电动泵运行时，可以进行诊断以确定系统的完整性。 根据一个实施例，确定提供给电路的实际数量; 估计预计数量; 并且当实际和期望的数量相差大于预定量时确定故障。 该故障可能表示流体回路中有泄漏或堵塞或流体回路中部件故障。

公开(公告)号：US20130270974A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-17

申请号：US13448343

申请日：2012-04-16

Applicant: Chang-Jiang Wang ,  Michael W. Degner ,  Ji Wu

Inventor： Chang-Jiang Wang ,  Michael W. Degner ,  Ji Wu

IPC: H02K11/00

CPC classification number: B60L3/0069 ,  B60L3/04 ,  B60L11/1803 ,  B60L15/20 ,  B60L2220/14 ,  B60L2240/421 ,  B60L2240/423 ,  B60L2250/10 ,  B60L2270/142 ,  B60L2270/145 ,  G01R31/026 ,  Y02T10/642 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7275

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are presented to determine high voltage cable connectivity between an inverter module and a remote electric machine. A high frequency (HF) interlock module can be configured to inject a high frequency excitation signal that can be superimposed on inverter drive signals. High frequency current components can be determined and used to determine connectivity status. The sum and difference of positive and negative sequence component values can be compared to predetermined limitations to detect one or more open phases. An example method can include enabling a HF detection strategy under predetermined conditions. In response to an open phase detection a fault flag can be set.

Abstract translation: 提出了系统，方法和装置，以确定逆变器模块和远程电机之间的高压电缆连接。 高频（HF）互锁模块可配置为注入可叠加在变频器驱动信号上的高频激励信号。 可以确定高频电流分量并用于确定连接状态。 可以将正和负序列分量值的和差与预定的限制进行比较以检测一个或多个开放相位。 示例性方法可以包括在预定条件下启用HF检测策略。 响应于开路相位检测，可以设置故障标志。

公开(公告)号：US08536748B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-17

申请号：US12882516

申请日：2010-09-15

Applicant: Feng Liang ,  Wei Wu ,  Michael W. Degner ,  Franco Leonardi

Inventor： Feng Liang ,  Wei Wu ,  Michael W. Degner ,  Franco Leonardi

IPC: H02K21/12

CPC classification number: H02K1/276 ,  B60L11/123 ,  B60L11/14 ,  H02K1/27 ,  H02K1/2766 ,  H02K1/2773 ,  H02K29/03 ,  H02K2201/06 ,  Y02T10/6217 ,  Y02T10/641 ,  Y02T10/7077

Abstract: An internal permanent magnet machine has multiple rotor sections, each section having multiple rotor laminations. Permanent magnets are placed asymmetrically in lamination openings to attenuate oscillations in torque caused by harmonic components of magnetic flux. Asymmetry is achieved by placing adjacent permanent magnets or magnet sets on the rotor periphery with different rotor magnetic pole arc angles.

公开(公告)号：US08253376B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-28

申请号：US12423158

申请日：2009-04-14

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

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

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：US08233294B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-31

申请号：US12861004

申请日：2010-08-23

Applicant: Chingchi Chen ,  Michael W. Degner ,  Satish Thuta

Inventor： Chingchi Chen ,  Michael W. Degner ,  Satish Thuta

IPC: H02M1/12 ,  H02M7/44

CPC classification number: H02M7/53873 ,  H02M1/15 ,  H02M2007/53876

Abstract: A method and system for controlling a power converter system with first, second, and third phase legs with respective first, second, and third associated phase currents determine direction of current flow in at least two phase legs and switch states of the power converter system in response to the current flow directions to reduce ripple current in a connected direct current (DC)-bus capacitor.

Abstract translation: 用于利用具有相应的第一，第二和第三相关联的相电流来控制具有第一，第二和第三相脚的功率转换器系统的方法和系统确定在至少两相阶段中的电流的方向和功率转换器系统的开关状态 响应于当前流动方向以减少连接的直流（DC）总线电容器中的纹波电流。

公开(公告)号：US20120166026A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US12976154

申请日：2010-12-22

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

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

IPC: B60L15/20 ,  B60L11/18 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: B60L11/1844 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L11/1824 ,  B60L2240/70 ,  H02J7/0027 ,  Y02E60/721 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7055 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T10/7258 ,  Y02T10/7291 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/168 ,  Y04S10/126 ,  Y04S30/12

Abstract: An automotive vehicle may include at least one controller and a battery charger that receives electrical energy from a power distribution circuit remote from the vehicle. The at least one controller may request that a battery charger of another vehicle draw a specified current, and may establish a battery charging schedule with the another vehicle for the battery charger if, after issuing the request, the at least one controller detects a drop in voltage on the power distribution circuit.

Abstract translation: 机动车辆可以包括从远离车辆的配电电路接收电能的至少一个控制器和电池充电器。 所述至少一个控制器可以请求另一车辆的电池充电器吸取指定的电流，并且可以在发出所述请求之后至少一个控制器检测到所述电池充电器的下降 配电电路上的电压。

公开(公告)号：US20120081072A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-05

申请号：US13316605

申请日：2011-12-12

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

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

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J3/1892 ,  B60L53/20 ,  H02M1/4225 ,  H02P2201/15 ,  Y02T10/642 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/127 ,  Y02T90/14

Abstract: A battery charger electrically connected with a power distribution circuit may select a charge rate to charge a vehicle battery in response to whether a load other than the battery charger is electrically connected with the power distribution circuit, and charge the vehicle battery at the selected charge rate.

Abstract translation: 与配电电路电连接的电池充电器可以响应于电池充电器之外的负载是否与配电电路电连接来选择充电速率以对车辆电池充电，并且以所选择的充电速率对车辆电池充电 。

公开(公告)号：US07979171B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-12

申请号：US12887117

申请日：2010-09-21

Applicant: Ji Wu ,  Franco Leonardi ,  Feng Liang ,  Michael W. Degner ,  Daniel Luedtke

Inventor： Ji Wu ,  Franco Leonardi ,  Feng Liang ,  Michael W. Degner ,  Daniel Luedtke

IPC: B60L15/00

CPC classification number: H02P23/14 ,  B60L15/025 ,  B60L2240/421 ,  B60L2240/425 ,  B60L2260/44 ,  H02P21/20 ,  H02P29/662 ,  Y02T10/643

Abstract: A method of controlling a vehicle including a permanent magnet (PM) synchronous motor is provided. The motor is controlled based on direct-axis (d-axis) and quadrature-axis (q-axis) current commands. The method includes estimating permanent magnet flux linkage based on q-axis voltage and electrical angular speed, and estimating permanent magnet temperature based on permanent magnet flux linkage and the temperature coefficient of the permanent magnet. The vehicle is controlled based on the estimated permanent magnet temperature.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种控制包括永磁（PM）同步电动机的车辆的方法。 基于直轴（d轴）和正交轴（q轴）电流指令控制电机。 该方法包括基于q轴电压和电角速度估计永磁体磁链，并根据永磁体磁链和永磁体的温度系数估计永磁体温度。 基于估计的永磁体温度来控制车辆。