Power Management System that Changes the Operating Conditions of a Battery Charger
    1.
    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。

    Diagnostic method for an engine-generator set

    公开(公告)号:US10509075B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-12-17

    申请号:US14589625

    申请日:2015-01-05

    Applicant: Kohler Co.

    Abstract: A diagnostic test is conducted by operating an engine-generator set at a plurality of reduced speeds. At each of those speeds, operating parameters of the engine are sensed and analyzed to detect an unsatisfactory operating condition. For example, such operating parameters may include speed of the engine-generator set, engine oil pressure and level, engine temperature, coolant level, and battery voltage. When a transition in engine speed occurs, a throttle test also may be conducted to measure how quickly and smoothly the engine reaches the new speed. After the engine reaches the normal operating speed, the generator is activated to produce electricity. One or more characteristic of that electricity, such as voltage, current and frequency, are sensed and evaluated to detect an unsatisfactory operating condition.

    Generator controller configured for preventing automatic transfer switch from supplying power to the selected load
    3.
    发明授权
    Generator controller configured for preventing automatic transfer switch from supplying power to the selected load 有权
    发电机控制器被配置为防止自动转换开关向所选择的负载供电

    公开(公告)号:US09281716B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-08

    申请号:US13736998

    申请日:2013-01-09

    Applicant: Kohler Co.

    Abstract: A power management system may include a generator controller. The generator controller may (i) operate the generator; and (ii) prohibit a transfer switch from supplying first or second power to an output of the transfer switch. In some systems, the first power may be primary power (e.g., from a primary power source such as a utility) while the second power is secondary power (e.g., from a secondary power source such as a generator). In other systems, the second power may be primary power while the first power is secondary power, or both the first and second power may be secondary power.

    Abstract translation: 电力管理系统可以包括发电机控制器。 发电机控制器可以(i)操作发电机; 和(ii)禁止转移开关向转印开关的输出端提供第一或第二功率。 在一些系统中,第一功率可以是主要功率(例如,来自诸如公用事业的主电源),而第二功率是次级功率(例如,来自诸如发电机的次级电源)。 在其他系统中,第二功率可以是主功率,而第一功率是次级功率,或者第一和第二功率都可以是次级功率。

    POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THAT INCLUDES A GENERATOR CONTROLLER WHICH SELECTIVELY ACTIVATES A TRANSFER SWITCH
    4.
    发明申请
    POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THAT INCLUDES A GENERATOR CONTROLLER WHICH SELECTIVELY ACTIVATES A TRANSFER SWITCH 有权
    电源管理系统,其包括选择性地激活传输开关的发电机控制器

    公开(公告)号:US20130154370A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-20

    申请号:US13736998

    申请日:2013-01-09

    Applicant: Kohler Co.

    Abstract: A power management system may include a generator controller. The generator controller may (i) operate the generator; and (ii) prohibit a transfer switch from supplying first or second power to an output of the transfer switch. In some systems, the first power may be primary power (e.g., from a primary power source such as a utility) while the second power is secondary power (e.g., from a secondary power source such as a generator). In other systems, the second power may be primary power while the first power is secondary power, or both the first and second power may be secondary power.

    Abstract translation: 电力管理系统可以包括发电机控制器。 发电机控制器可以(i)操作发电机; 和(ii)禁止转移开关向转印开关的输出端提供第一或第二功率。 在一些系统中,第一功率可以是主要功率(例如,来自诸如公用事业的主电源),而第二功率是次级功率(例如,来自诸如发电机的次级电源)。 在其他系统中,第二功率可以是主功率,而第一功率是次级功率,或者第一和第二功率都可以是次级功率。

    RESONANT COMMUTATION SYSTEM FOR EXCITING A THREE-PHASE ALTERNATOR
    5.
    发明申请
    RESONANT COMMUTATION SYSTEM FOR EXCITING A THREE-PHASE ALTERNATOR 有权
    用于提出三相交流电源的共振信号系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140253053A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-11

    申请号:US14286031

    申请日:2014-05-23

    Applicant: Kohler Co.

    CPC classification number: H02P9/02 H02P9/04 H02P9/302

    Abstract: An alternator has a field coil that produces a magnetic field which induces electricity in a coil arrangement. A field coil excitation system includes a generator with an output coil assembly for producing alternating electricity. A rectifier converts the alternating electricity into voltage and direct current at two nodes. A capacitor, between the nodes, has capacitance that forms a resonant circuit with inductance of the output coil assembly. Due to that resonant circuit, the voltage and direct current oscillate in a predefined phase relationship. A switch and the field coil are connected in series between the nodes. A controller renders the switch conductive for a time period specified by a received control signal. The switch is rendered non-conductive at the first occurrence of a minimum current level after the time period ends. The predefined phase relationship enables the minimum current level to be detected by sensing the voltage.

    Abstract translation: 交流发电机具有产生磁场的励磁线圈,该磁场引起线圈装置中的电力。 励磁线圈励磁系统包括具有用于产生交流电的输出线圈组件的发电机。 整流器将交流电转换成两个节点的电压和直流电流。 在节点之间的电容器具有形成具有输出线圈组件的电感的谐振电路的电容。 由于该谐振电路,电压和直流以预定的相位关系振荡。 开关和励磁线圈串联连接在节点之间。 控制器使开关在接收到的控制信号指定的时间段内导通。 在时间段结束后,在最初电流电平的第一次出现时,开关变为不导通。 预定义的相位关系使得能够通过感测电压来检测最小电流电平。

    METHOD OF CONTROLLING SPEED OF A VARIABLE SPEED GENERATOR
    6.
    发明申请
    METHOD OF CONTROLLING SPEED OF A VARIABLE SPEED GENERATOR 审中-公开
    控制变速发电机转速的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150102783A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-16

    申请号:US14578378

    申请日:2014-12-20

    Applicant: Kohler Co.

    CPC classification number: H02P9/48 H02P9/04 H02P9/102

    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a method of controlling speed of a variable speed generator. The method includes detecting a load of the variable speed generator and determining a target speed for the variable speed generator based on the load supplied by the variable speed generator. The method further includes using a controller to adjust the speed of the variable speed generator based on the target speed. The method may further include correcting the target speed by calculating a correction factor that corrects the target speed based on a voltage produced by the variable speed generator.

    Abstract translation: 一些实施例涉及一种控制变速发电机速度的方法。 该方法包括检测变速发电机的负载,并且基于由变速发电机提供的负载确定变速发电机的目标速度。 该方法还包括使用控制器基于目标速度来调节变速发电机的速度。 该方法还可以包括通过基于由可变速度发生器产生的电压计算校正目标速度的校正因子来校正目标速度。

    Power generation system that optimizes the power provided to start a generator
    7.
    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
    8.
    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。

    Resonant commutation system for exciting a three-phase alternator
    10.
    发明授权
    Resonant commutation system for exciting a three-phase alternator 有权
    用于激发三相交流发电机的谐振换向系统

    公开(公告)号:US09369075B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-14

    申请号:US14286031

    申请日:2014-05-23

    Applicant: Kohler Co.

    CPC classification number: H02P9/02 H02P9/04 H02P9/302

    Abstract: An alternator has a field coil that produces a magnetic field which induces electricity in a coil arrangement. A field coil excitation system includes a generator with an output coil assembly for producing alternating electricity. A rectifier converts the alternating electricity into voltage and direct current at two nodes. A capacitor, between the nodes, has capacitance that forms a resonant circuit with inductance of the output coil assembly. Due to that resonant circuit, the voltage and direct current oscillate in a predefined phase relationship. A switch and the field coil are connected in series between the nodes. A controller renders the switch conductive for a time period specified by a received control signal. The switch is rendered non-conductive at the first occurrence of a minimum current level after the time period ends. The predefined phase relationship enables the minimum current level to be detected by sensing the voltage.

    Abstract translation: 交流发电机具有产生磁场的励磁线圈,该磁场引起线圈装置中的电力。 励磁线圈励磁系统包括具有用于产生交流电的输出线圈组件的发电机。 整流器将交流电转换成两个节点的电压和直流电流。 在节点之间的电容器具有形成具有输出线圈组件的电感的谐振电路的电容。 由于该谐振电路,电压和直流以预定的相位关系振荡。 开关和励磁线圈串联连接在节点之间。 控制器使开关在接收到的控制信号指定的时间段内导通。 在时间段结束后,在最初电流电平的第一次出现时,开关变为不导通。 预定义的相位关系使得能够通过感测电压来检测最小电流电平。

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