Multiple path variable speed constant frequency device having automatic power path selection capability

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6844706
APP PUB NO 20040124813A1
SERIAL NO

10234662

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The present invention relates to variable speed constant frequency (VSCF) devices and methods for maximizing engine generator efficiency. In one embodiment, a VSCF device may include at least two paths for conducting power to the load. One path, a line inductor path, may advantageously incur minimal power loss when the engine generator is supplying rated power to a load. A second path, a VSCF path, may be used to ensure that the frequency of the power is maintained at a substantially constant frequency under various load conditions. Another embodiment of the invention describes a process for determining optimal engine generator speed for a particular load. Because engine speed can be varied using any VSCF device, this process determines a speed that minimizes fuel consumption, emissions, and noise pollution for a given load.

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PILLER USA INC45 TURNER DRIVE MIDDLETOWN NY 10941-2047

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Badger, David A Austin, TX 39 311
Pinkerton, III Joseph F Austin, TX 2 61

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