Alternator testing device and method
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1. An alternator testing system, comprising:
- A motor;
a current source that enables diodes of an alternator, when the alternator is coupled to the alternator testing system, to output a current that is not limited by input power to the motor; and
a drive belt, wherein the drive belt couples the motor to the alternator when the alternator is positioned outside of a motor vehicle for testing.
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Abstract
An alternator testing system is disclosed that includes a current source, a motor, and a drive belt. The drive belt couples the motor to an alternator, which operates outside of a motor vehicle, and the current source and the motor enable diodes of the alternator to output a current that is not limited by input power to the motor. Accordingly, defective diodes may be detected.
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1. An alternator testing system, comprising:
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A motor;
a current source that enables diodes of an alternator, when the alternator is coupled to the alternator testing system, to output a current that is not limited by input power to the motor; and
a drive belt, wherein the drive belt couples the motor to the alternator when the alternator is positioned outside of a motor vehicle for testing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An alternator testing system, comprising:
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means for supplying a current to an alternator;
means for driving an alternator; and
means for coupling the driving means to the alternator, wherein the current supplying means and the driving means enable diodes of the alternator to output a current that is not limited by input power from the driving means. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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20. A method for testing an alternator, comprising:
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utilizing an independent current source to supply a first current to an alternator; and
generating a second current from the alternator utilizing a motor, wherein the first current and the second current enable diodes of the alternator to output a current that is not limited by input power to the motor. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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