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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 02, 2007
Filed:
Dec. 22, 2003
Marcelo C. Algrain, Peoria, IL (US);
Kris W. Johnson, Washington, IL (US);
Sivaprasad Akasam, Peoria, IL (US);
Brian D. Hoff, East Peoria, IL (US);
Marcelo C. Algrain, Peoria, IL (US);
Kris W. Johnson, Washington, IL (US);
Sivaprasad Akasam, Peoria, IL (US);
Brian D. Hoff, East Peoria, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A method of managing power resources for an electrical system of a vehicle may include identifying enabled power sources from among a plurality of power sources in electrical communication with the electrical system and calculating a threshold power value for the enabled power sources. A total power load placed on the electrical system by one or more power consumers may be measured. If the total power load exceeds the threshold power value, then a determination may be made as to whether one or more additional power sources is available from among the plurality of power sources. At least one of the one or more additional power sources may be enabled, if available.