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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 2008
Filed:
Jun. 30, 2005
John Jay Bernardi, Chillicothe, IL (US);
Brian Todd Morrical, Peoria, IL (US);
Kevin Dee Ehrenhardt, Eureka, IL (US);
Timothy Allen Goldammer, Dunlap, IL (US);
John Jay Bernardi, Chillicothe, IL (US);
Brian Todd Morrical, Peoria, IL (US);
Kevin Dee Ehrenhardt, Eureka, IL (US);
Timothy Allen Goldammer, Dunlap, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A method for operating an electrical system for a machine is provided. The electrical system may include at least one power source connected to a power-distribution network. The power-distribution network may include a first portion with one or more power loads connected thereto and a second portion with one or more power loads connected thereto. The method may include repeatedly executing a load-priority cycle including operating in a first load-priority mode and subsequently operating in a second load-priority mode, during a power deficit. Operating in the first load-priority mode may include supplying power to the first and second portions of the power-distribution network, with a priority on supplying power to the first portion. Operating in the second load-priority mode may include supplying power to the first and second portions of the power-distribution network, with a priority on supplying power to the second portion.