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US 2019/0128253 A1Published application
Systems and methods for running an air compressor using a permanent magnet generator
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorJeffery R. Ihde
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Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed of an engine driven power system that includes a permanent magnet generator electrically connected to an energy storage device. An air compressor is coupled to the permanent magnet generator via a clutch. A controller provides power from the energy storage device to the permanent magnet generator to turn the permanent magnet generator to drive the air compressor via the clutch to increase an air pressure level.
Claims20
An engine driven power system, comprising:
- a permanent magnet generator electrically connected to an energy storage device;
- an air compressor coupled to the permanent magnet generator via a clutch;
- and
- a controller configured to provide power from the energy storage device to the permanent magnet generator to turn the permanent magnet generator to drive the air compressor via the clutch to increase an air pressure level.
1 more element
A method of operating an engine driven power system, comprising:
- monitoring, by a sensor, a pressure level of an air compressor coupled to a permanent magnet generator via a clutch;
- and
- connecting, by a controller, an energy storage device to the permanent magnet generator to provide power to turn the permanent magnet generator to drive the air compressor via the clutch in response to the pressure level.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.