Electrical system of a mobile machine
First Claim
1. A mobile machine, comprising:
- a propulsion system configured to propel the machine;
an electrical system mounted to the machine, wherein the electrical system includes;
a first power source;
a second power source;
a power-transmission system connected to one or more power loads;
power-supply controls configured to execute a control method, including;
executing a power-source transition, including;
disconnecting the first power source from the power-transmission system;
waiting for satisfaction of at least one predetermined condition; and
connecting the second power source to the power-transmission system.
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Abstract
A mobile machine includes a propulsion system configured to propel the mobile machine. The mobile machine may also include an electrical system mounted to the machine. The electrical system may include a first power source, a second power source, a power-transmission system connected to one or more power loads, and power-supply controls. The power-supply controls may be configured to execute a control method, including executing a power-source transition. Executing the power-source transition may include disconnecting the first power source from the power-transmission system, waiting for satisfaction of at least one predetermined condition, and connecting the second power source to the power-transmission system.
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31 Claims
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1. A mobile machine, comprising:
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a propulsion system configured to propel the machine;
an electrical system mounted to the machine, wherein the electrical system includes;
a first power source;
a second power source;
a power-transmission system connected to one or more power loads;
power-supply controls configured to execute a control method, including;
executing a power-source transition, including;
disconnecting the first power source from the power-transmission system;
waiting for satisfaction of at least one predetermined condition; and
connecting the second power source to the power-transmission system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for operating an electrical system of a mobile machine, which electrical system includes a prime-mover-driven motor/generator power source, a second power source, a power-transmission system, and a plurality of power loads connected to the power-transmission system, the method comprising:
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receiving inputs relating to operating conditions of the mobile machine;
connecting the prime-mover-driven motor/generator to the power-transmission system under a first set of predetermined conditions, including receipt of inputs indicating that the prime-mover-driven motor/generator is currently capable of supplying power; and
connecting the second power source to the power-transmission system under a second set of predetermined conditions, including at least one of receipt of inputs indicating that the prime-mover-driven motor/generator is not currently capable of supplying power and receipt of inputs indicating that the prime-mover-driven motor/generator may be malfunctioning. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A mobile machine, comprising:
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a propulsion system configured to propel the mobile machine; and
an electrical system mounted to the mobile machine, wherein the electrical system includes;
a first power source;
a second power source;
a power-transmission system;
one or more power loads connected to the power-transmission system; and
power-source controls configured to execute a control method, including;
connecting the first power source to the power-transmission system;
receiving inputs related to the performance of the first power source; and
in response to receipt of inputs indicating that the first power source is malfunctioning;
disconnecting the first power source from the power-transmission system;
connecting the second power source to the power-transmission system; and
subsequently, maintaining the first power source disconnected from the power-transmission system at least until receipt of one or more predetermined inputs from an operator. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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