With Generator Patents (Class 290/14)
  • Patent number: 4017739
    Abstract: An electrical propulsion control system for self-propelled earthmoving traction vehicles of the type having integral earthmoving means and having a prime mover-driven electric generator supplying energy to traction motors, wherein the electrical output of the generator is regulated within predetermined maximum limits which are reduced in response to the application of a predetermined lifting force to the earthmoving means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1977
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Martin Jay Hapeman, Barry Jay Turley
  • Patent number: 4012677
    Abstract: An electrical propulsion control system for self-propelled traction vehicles of the type having a prime mover-driven electric generator supplying energy to traction motors and regulating means for maintaining the electrical output of the generator within desired limits, wherein the limit of generator output voltage is varied between zero and a predetermined maximum level as a function of desired vehicle speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1977
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Donald Hammond Rist, Barry Jay Turley
  • Patent number: 3970858
    Abstract: An electrical propulsion control system for self-propelled traction vehicles of the type having a thermal prime mover-driven electric generator supplying energy to traction motors, wherein the electrical output of the generator is regulated within predetermined maximum voltage, current, and power limits and is independently reduced, without reducing the voltage or current limit, in response to the prime mover decelerating to speeds at which it is subject to bogging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1975
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1976
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Donald Hammond Rist, Barry Jay Turley
  • Patent number: 3953775
    Abstract: Propulsion control system for electrically powered vehicles, typically heavy duty off-road type work vehicles having electric motor driven wheels. In embodiment shown, power is supplied from direct current generator driven by internal combustion engine. Motor and generator field excitation is automatically varied responsive to selected machine operating conditions and improved means are provided to accomplish such variation. The provision and application of certain propulsion system parameters effects improved machine performance with minimum demand for operator skill and attention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1973
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1976
    Assignee: R. G. LeTourneau, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Friend, Hilmer C. Lindahl