US4608639A
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Charge control microcomputer device for vehicle
Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corp
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Filing: 1983-05-17
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Granted: 1986-08-26
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Expires: 2003-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A charge control microcomputer is provided for a vehicle charging system to control the reference voltage employed by the voltage regulator so that a suitable battery charging voltage is generated at all times. The microcomputer processes charging system data such as the battery output voltage, the generator output current, etc., and at least one engine parameter from an engine control microcomputer to derive the most suitable reference voltage for the voltage regulator.
Inventors
- 👤 Mitsuharu Morishita
- 👤 Shinichi Kouge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 17:11
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02J; H02J7/00; H02J7/14; H02J7/16; H02J7/1446; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/80; Y02T10/92
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A charge control microcomputer device for a vehicle, comprising: an AC generator driven by an engine for generating an output current, said generator having armature coils and a field coil; a battery charged by a rectified output of said generator and generating a terminal voltage; a voltage regulator for controlling a current flowing in said field coil, to control an output voltage of said generator to a predetermined value; an engine controlling microcomputer for receiving engine parameter data from said engine, to control the operation of said engine; a charge control microcomputer for processing input data including data on at least one engine parameter output from said engine controlling microcomputer, and charge system data including at least one of battery terminal voltage data, generator voltage data and generator output current data, to provide a reference voltage for said voltage regulator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A charge control microcomputer device for a vehicle, comprising: an AC generator driven by an engine for generating an output current, said generator having armature coils and a field coil; a battery charged by a rectified output of said generator and generating a terminal voltage; a voltage regulator for controlling a current flowing in said field coil, to control an output voltage of said generator to a predetermined value; an engine controlling microcomputer for receiving engine parameter data from said engine, to control the operation of said engine; a charge control microcomputer for processing input data including data on at least one engine parameter output from said engine controlling microcomputer, and charge system data including at least one of battery terminal voltage data, generator voltage data and generator output current data, to provide a reference voltage for said voltage regulator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said engine control microcomputer controls a mechanical actuator to effect control of said engine, and outputs at least one engine parameter to said charge control microcomputer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, said voltage regulator including a reference voltage input terminal, said charge control microcomputer calculating a suitable reference voltage on the basis of said input data applied thereto and applying said value as a control signal to said reference voltage input terminal.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-08-25 | 1990-02-24 | 1990-08-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-08-25 | 1994-02-24 | 1994-08-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-08-25 | 1998-02-24 | 1998-08-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |