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Hybrid propulsion and computer controlled systems transition and selection

  • US 4,306,156 A
  • Filed: 03/10/1980
  • Issued: 12/15/1981
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/10/1980
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In hybrid propulsion apparatus having a prescribed sequence of operation and having an assembly of components operative for alternate use of a direct-energy conversion electrical source of energy and an electro-mechanical source of energy for electrical drive of stationary and vehicular loads, the improvement comprising:

  • (a) signal multiplexer means including a plurality of connections to said assembly electric generator, to the assembly battery current and voltage sensing means, and further including control means such that either the signal from said electric generator or said current sensing or said voltage sensing means may appear at the output at any given time;

    (b) analog to digital converter means connected to said signal multiplexer means wherein a first sequence of binary signals is produced such that said first sequence of binary signals is equivalent to the signal produced by said signal multiplexer means;

    (c) control computer means connected to said analog to digital converter means and including a plurality of previously stored second sequence of binary signals for control of said prescribed sequence of operation;

    (d) mode control means connected to said control computer means to effectuate signal generation for the assembly starting and stopping and switching means, in accordance with signals generated by said control computer means.

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