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Controller for a power train

  • US 20040222639A1
  • Filed: 04/30/2004
  • Published: 11/11/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/06/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A controller for a power train which includes a prime mover, a first electrical machine mechanically connected to the prime mover, a second electrical machine electrically connected to the first electrical machine by a voltage bus, and dissipation means connected to the voltage bus for dissipating electrical power, the controller comprising:

  • means for providing a speed signal indicative of a speed of the prime mover; and

    first control means responsive to the speed signal to divert power generated by either the first or second electrical machine from the bus to the dissipation means.

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