Abstract: A generator controller and controlling method of a hybrid vehicle. A battery voltage is compared with a predetermined value and when the battery voltage is lower than the predetermined value as a result of the comparison, an state of charge of the battery is discriminated. In the case of an state of charge of at least 70%, a generator output is controlled on the basis of a motor output, and in the case of an state of charge of less than 70%, while the generator output is controlled to a relatively high value, the motor output is limited. When the state of charge is restored to more than 75%, the voltage is controlled depending on the motor output. In the case of at least the predetermined value of the battery voltage, an idle control of an engine is carried out. As a result, the state of charge of the battery can be ensured and overcharging of the battery can be prevented.

Abstract: A vehicular generator motor performing generator operation and motor operation is disclosed. The generator motor comprises an AC-DC converter means and a switching means. The converter means is composed of a plurality of MOSFETs and connected between each armature coil and a vehicular storage battery. Alternating current produced across the coils is converted into a direct current for charging the battery by the AC-DC converter means in generator operation mode. In motor operation mode, the DC output from the battery is converted into an alternating current for setting up a rotating magnetic field by the converter means, and the battery output is fed to the armature coils. The mode of operation of the MOSFETs is switched between these two modes by the switching means. The rotating field produces a certain phase difference with the magnetic field developed by the rotating magnetic poles. The MOSFETs are made of SiC having a smaller resistivity than that of Si.

Abstract: An input source is digitalized via a rotated wedge (or wedges) which is operatively sandwiched between a rigidly secured input wire (or wires) and a rigidly secured output wire (or wires).

Abstract: A flat frequency, constant voltage power source device is provided for parallel operation of a plurality of electric generators. The generators include exciting windings of induction motors integral with the generators for connecting and disconnecting outputs of the generators. A starting sequence of the electric generators is based on a start signal provided externally and start preparation completion signals indicating completion of start preparation routines. The induction motors of the generators are thereby varied in frequency so that the generators can be synchronized in phase for their effective parallel operation.

Abstract: A flat frequency, constant voltage power source device provided for parallel operation of a plurality of electric generators is arranged to have a starting sequence determination means which automatically determines which one of the electric generators is to be started initially and places the remaining ones of the electric generators sequentially into the parallel operation with the initially started generator, the plurality of the electric generators sequentially satisfying conditions for their parallel operation and being smoothly placed in parallel operation.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for synchronizing multiple AC motor driven synchronous generators to the voltage on a common output bus. In one method, the rotating motor is disconnected from its AC power source, the generator voltage is phase synchronized to the output bus voltage, and then the generator rotor is caused to slip one generator pole at a time until the motor generated voltage is phase synchronized to the AC power source voltage. At that point, the motor is reconnected to the AC power source. Other methods are disclosed in which magnetic position sensors are employed to provide an indication of when the rotors on multiple motor driven generators are mechanically phase synchronized.

Abstract: A battery/mains generator set for the production of a continuing electricity supply in the event of failure of the mains supply, the set comprising an a.c. machine capable of operating either as a generator or as a motor and, mechanically coupled thereto, a d.c. machine also operable either as a generator or as a motor, the a.c. machine being, in operation, permanently connected, with the mains supply through a static switch, which prevents back-flow of power into the mains, the a.c. machine, when mains driven, being operable as a motor and driving the d.c. machine, which then operates as a generator and charges a battery in accordance with a required I/V characteristic curve, and, on failure of the mains supply, the d.c. machine being operable as a motor powered by the battery to drive the a.c.

Abstract: A control arrangement for a converter of the type including a direct current motor driving a three-phase generator with at least one exciter coil of the generator and/or of the motor being fed from the three-phase mains of the generator via a series connected transformer and a rectifier. At least one secondary winding of the transformer is connected in a closed series circuit which further includes a controlled thyristor, and two other secondary windings of the transformer which other windings are connected in parallel. In dependence on the parameter of the converter to be regulated, the control current of the thyristor is varied to provide a two-point regulation of the saturation current for the transformer flowing through the closed series circuit.

Abstract: The converter includes a dc. motor energizable from a battery and adapted to drive an alternator which produces an ac. output voltage for powering a load device. When the switch of the load device is closed or opened to start and stop the latter, the motor of the converter is automatically energized or de-energized. A unique system for controlling automatic energization and de-energization of the motor is constituted by low cost and reliable components and is characterized by a voltage divider and a diode circuit which (1) cause battery current to flow through a pick-up resistor to effect starting of the motor when the load device switch is first closed, and (2) limit the current through the resistor to small values when the alternator is operating.