US3936723A
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Battery charging systems for use in road vehicles
Assignee: Lucas Electrical Co Ltd
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Filing: 1973-05-08
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Granted: 1976-02-03
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Expires: 1993-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A battery charging system for a road vehicle has a permanent magnet alternator with at least three separate single phase windings, as distinct from the usual three-phase winding. Each of the separate windings is connected to a pair of supply lines through a pair of diodes and a pair of thyristors, each winding having its own pair of diodes and pair of thyristors. The thyristors are controlled in accordance with the battery voltage.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul Anthony Harris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 01:01
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02J; H02J7/00; H02J7/14; H02J7/1469; H02J7/1492; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/60; Y02T10/70; Y02T10/80; Y02T10/92; Y10; Y10S; Y10S320/00; Y10S320/31
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A battery charging system comprising in combination a permanent magnet alternator having at least three separate single phase windings, positive and negative supply lines for connection to a vehicle battery, and a plurality of pairs of diodes and pairs of thyristors, there being one pair of diodes and one pair of thyristors for each winding, and each winding having its ends connected to the negative supply line through its pair of diodes respectively, and its ends further connected to the positive supply line through its pair of thyristors respectively, the system further including voltage sensitive means connected between the supply lines for providing gate current to the thyristors only when the voltage between the supply lines is below a predetermined value.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A battery charging system comprising in combination a permanent magnet alternator having at least three separate single phase windings, positive and negative supply lines for connection to a vehicle battery, and a plurality of pairs of diodes and pairs of thyristors, there being one pair of diodes and one pair of thyristors for each winding, and each winding having its ends connected to the negative supply line through its pair of diodes respectively, and its ends further connected to the positive supply line through its pair of thyristors respectively, the system further including voltage sensitive means connected between the supply lines for providing gate current to the thyristors only when the voltage between the supply lines is below a predetermined value.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-02-02 | 1979-08-04 | 1980-02-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-02 | 1983-08-04 | 1984-02-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-02 | 1987-08-04 | 1988-02-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |