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公开(公告)号:US20190211746A1
公开(公告)日:2019-07-11
申请号:US16353679
申请日:2019-03-14
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Isaac S. Frampton , Adam Larson , Frank C. Formas
CPC classification number: F02B63/042 , H02K1/182 , H02K7/1815 , H02K9/005 , H02K9/19 , H02K9/22 , H02K19/28 , H02K19/38 , H02K2201/03 , H02P9/302
Abstract: An alternator includes an exciter field device generating an exciter magnetic field in a first air gap, an exciter armature device configured to rotate with respect to the exciter magnetic field and impart a first voltage in a first set of coils at the first air gap, a main stator device including a second set of coils, and a rotor field device configured to be energized by the first current in the first set of coils and generate a main magnetic field that imparts a second voltage on the main stator device at a second air gap. The main stator device and the exciter field device lie in on a common plane normal to an axis of rotation, and the exciter armature device is inwardly spaced from the exciter field device, main stator device, and the rotor field device.
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公开(公告)号:US10273876B2
公开(公告)日:2019-04-30
申请号:US14732829
申请日:2015-06-08
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Isaac S. Frampton , Adam Larson , Frank C. Formas
IPC: H02K19/38 , F02B63/04 , H02K9/19 , H02P9/30 , H02K7/18 , H02K19/28 , H02K1/18 , H02K9/00 , H02K9/22
Abstract: An alternator includes an exciter field device generating an exciter magnetic field in a first air gap, an exciter armature device configured to rotate with respect to the exciter magnetic field and impart a first voltage in a first set of coils at the first air gap, a main stator device including a second set of coils, and a rotor field device configured to be energized by the first current in the first set of coils and generate a main magnetic field that imparts a second voltage on the main stator device at a second air gap. The main stator device and the exciter field device lie in on a common plane normal to an axis of rotation, and the exciter armature device is inwardly spaced from the exciter field device, main stator device, and the rotor field device.
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公开(公告)号:US10256758B2
公开(公告)日:2019-04-09
申请号:US15863509
申请日:2018-01-05
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Isaac S. Frampton , Adam Larson
IPC: H02K3/26 , H02K7/18 , H02P9/00 , H02P9/04 , H02K11/042 , H02P9/14 , H02P9/30 , H02P9/48 , H02K19/38 , H02P101/45
Abstract: In one embodiment, a generator includes a rotor configured to rotate in cooperation with a stator to generate electrical power. An exciter of the generator includes at least one circuit board, a stationary exciter stator, and a control circuit. The circuit board is mechanically coupled to a rotor of the generator and includes at least one coil of an electrical conductor. The stationary exciter stator is configured to induce a current in the at least one coil of the at least one circuit board. The control circuit is configured to modify the current from the at least one coil and provide the modified current to a field of the generator.
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公开(公告)号:US20180262004A1
公开(公告)日:2018-09-13
申请号:US15977854
申请日:2018-05-11
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Isaac S. Frampton , Kenneth R. Bornemann , Harrison C. Chiu
Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a method of adding and shedding loads that are connected to a generator. The method includes determining whether a plurality of loads is being supplied with power by the generator and then determining the total load that the generator is supplying to the plurality of loads. The method further includes determining whether to change a number of the loads in the plurality of loads based on the amount of load L that is being supplied by the generator. The method further includes determining an amount of time T in which to change the number of loads in the plurality of loads based on the amount of load that is being supplied by the generator.
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公开(公告)号:US20180149692A1
公开(公告)日:2018-05-31
申请号:US15362297
申请日:2016-11-28
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Isaac S. Frampton , Harrison C. Chiu
CPC classification number: G01R31/04 , G01R31/021 , G01R31/083 , G01R31/086 , G01R31/44 , G08B21/187 , H02H7/06
Abstract: A generator system includes a generator controller for monitoring the operation of generator cable. The generator controller is configured to receive a first signal indicative of a generator output and a first connection of a generator cable and a second signal indicative of a second connection of the generator cable. The generator controller is configured to calculate a characteristic value for the generator cable based on the first signal and the second signal and compare the characteristic value for the generator cable to a threshold value. A generator status message or a generator command is generated in response to the comparison. The characteristic value may be resistance of the generator cable.
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公开(公告)号:US20180131301A1
公开(公告)日:2018-05-10
申请号:US15863503
申请日:2018-01-05
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Isaac S. Frampton , Adam Larson , Richard Van Maaren
CPC classification number: H02P9/00 , H02K7/1815 , H02P9/009 , H02P9/04 , H02P9/14 , H02P9/302 , H02P9/48 , H02P2101/45
Abstract: In one embodiment, a generator includes a rotor configured to rotate in cooperation with a stator to generate electrical power. A sensor, which is supported by the rotor, is configured to generate a trigger signal indicative of a position of the rotor. A communication interface is configured to receive the trigger signal from the sensor of the rotor and receive data indicative of an output of the generator. A controller supported by the rotor or configured to perform a phase analysis of the trigger signal and the output of the generator and calculate a power angle for the generator based on the phase analysis.
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公开(公告)号:US20170250570A1
公开(公告)日:2017-08-31
申请号:US15597711
申请日:2017-05-17
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Isaac S. Frampton
CPC classification number: H02J9/061 , H02J3/005 , H02J3/381 , H02J9/066 , H02J2009/068 , Y10T307/62 , Y10T307/718
Abstract: A generator system may include redundant control. The generator system may include any combination of redundant controllers, redundant communication paths, or other redundant control. A generator system may include an electrical bus, a first generator controller, and the second generator controller. The first generator controller may control a first generator breaker for connecting a first generator to the electrical bus and configured to control an external breaker for selectively connecting the electrical bus to an external source. The second generator controller may control a second generator breaker for connecting a second generator to the common bus and configured to control the external breaker for selectively connecting the electrical bus to the external source.
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公开(公告)号:US20170110996A1
公开(公告)日:2017-04-20
申请号:US14885112
申请日:2015-10-16
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Isaac S. Frampton , Adam Larson
Abstract: A generator or another type machine includes a controlled field alternator, a segmented waveform converter, and a controller. The controlled field alternator is configured to generate a polyphase signal. The segmented waveform converter includes multiple switches connected between the polyphase signal of the controlled field alternator and an output filter. The controller is configured to provide a control signal for the switches based on measured electrical quantities associated with the output filter and provide a field current control signal to the controlled field alternator.
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公开(公告)号:US20170110976A1
公开(公告)日:2017-04-20
申请号:US15175761
申请日:2016-06-07
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Isaac S. Frampton , Adam Larson , Terrence Rotter
CPC classification number: H02J50/10 , H02J7/1492 , H02M1/126 , H02M3/158 , H02M5/297 , H02M7/219 , H02M2001/007 , H02M2001/0077 , H02M2001/008 , H02P9/30 , H02P9/48
Abstract: An apparatus includes a controlled field alternator or utility source of electrical power, a segmented waveform converter, and a controller. The source of electrical power is configured to generate a polyphase signal. The synchronous inverter includes multiple switches connected between the polyphase signal of the source of electrical power and an output filter. The controller is configured to provide a control signal for the switches based on measured electrical quantities associated with the output filter and may provide a field control signal to the controlled field alternator. The apparatus may be applied to a vehicle, a lawnmower, a zero turn radius lawnmower, or another type of machine.
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公开(公告)号:US20160370782A1
公开(公告)日:2016-12-22
申请号:US15257335
申请日:2016-09-06
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Isaac S. Frampton , Douglas W. Dorn
CPC classification number: G05B19/0428 , G05B11/01 , G05B13/021 , G05B2219/14116 , G05B2219/24132 , G05F1/66 , H02J3/381 , H02J3/46 , H02J3/48 , H02J3/50 , H02P9/006
Abstract: A generator system may include two or more generators electrically connected through a generator bus. A controller receives operation data from a first generator. The operation data may describe a power flow from a second generator to the first generator. From the operation data, either a loss of speed control or a loss of voltage control may be identified at the second generator. The controller may generate a command for the second generator based on the loss of speed control or the loss of voltage control.
Abstract translation: 发电机系统可以包括通过发电机总线电连接的两个或多个发电机。 控制器从第一生成器接收操作数据。 操作数据可以描述从第二发电机到第一发电机的功率流。 根据操作数据,可以在第二发生器处识别速度控制的丢失或电压控制的损失。 控制器可以基于速度控制的丢失或电压控制的损失来产生用于第二发生器的命令。
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