Machine with an electrical system
First Claim
1. A machine, including:
- an electrical power source, including a mechanical power source and an electric generator drivingly connected to the mechanical power source;
one or more power loads connected to the electric generator; and
power-supply controls configured to execute a control method, including;
receiving inputs relating to conditions of operation of the machine; and
controlling the speed at which the mechanical power source drives the electric generator, and the power consumption of one or more of the power loads connected to the electric generator, interdependently.
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Abstract
A machine includes an electrical power source, which may include a mechanical power source and an electric generator drivingly connected to the mechanical power source. The machine may also include one or more power loads connected to the electric generator. Additionally, the machine may include power-supply controls, which may be configured to execute a control method. The control method may include receiving inputs relating to conditions of operation of the machine. Additionally, the control method may include controlling the speed at which the mechanical power source drives the electric generator, and the power consumption of one or more of the power loads connected to the electric generator, interdependently.
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1. A machine, including:
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an electrical power source, including a mechanical power source and an electric generator drivingly connected to the mechanical power source; one or more power loads connected to the electric generator; and power-supply controls configured to execute a control method, including; receiving inputs relating to conditions of operation of the machine; and controlling the speed at which the mechanical power source drives the electric generator, and the power consumption of one or more of the power loads connected to the electric generator, interdependently. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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