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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 15, 2008
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
An electrical system for a vehicle includes a first power source generating a first voltage level, the first power source being in electrical communication with a first bus. A second power source generates a second voltage level greater than the first voltage level, the second power source being in electrical communication with a second bus. A starter generator may be configured to provide power to at least one of the first bus and the second bus, and at least one additional power source may be configured to provide power to at least one of the first bus and the second bus. The electrical system also includes at least one power consumer in electrical communication with the first bus and at least one power consumer in electrical communication with the second bus.