×

Controller of an engine driving generator for an electric vehicle

  • US 5,412,251 A
  • Filed: 01/12/1994
  • Issued: 05/02/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/14/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A controller for controlling the operation of an engine driven generator in an electric vehicle incorporating a motor to be driven by electric power derived from a battery wherein said engine driven generator charges the battery, said battery being supplied with a regenerative power generated at the time of regenerative braking of said motor, the controller comprising:

  • regenerative braking detection means for detecting the start of regenerative braking;

    voltage detection means for detecting a battery voltage; and

    control means for receiving said detection values from said detection means and, in response to a battery voltage at the start of regenerative braking, for controlling the start of said engine driven generator.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×