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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 07, 2010
Filed:
Jan. 15, 2008
Raymond Geraint Evans, Lafayette, IN (US);
Walter Earle Earleson, Morton, IL (US);
Raymond Geraint Evans, Lafayette, IN (US);
Walter Earle Earleson, Morton, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc, Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A transition wiring system is provided. The transition wiring system may include one or more traction motors, a first generator, and a second generator. The transition wiring system may also include a first device, a second device, and a third device, each device configured to block reverse current flow. The transition wiring system may further include a single transition contactor disposed between the first generator and the second generator. The first generator and the second generator are configured to be selectively operable in-series and in-parallel.