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Date of Patent:
Dec. 02, 2014

Filed:

Oct. 30, 2009
Applicants:

Bassam D. Jalbout, Quebec, CA;

Brian Wong, Kirkland, CA;

Inventors:

Bassam D. Jalbout, Quebec, CA;

Brian Wong, Kirkland, CA;

Assignee:

LSI Industries, Inc., Cincinnati, OH (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60L 11/00 (2006.01); B60W 10/04 (2006.01); B60K 28/16 (2006.01); B60L 15/08 (2006.01); B60L 15/20 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60K 28/16 (2013.01); Y02T 10/7283 (2013.01); Y02T 10/646 (2013.01); Y02T 10/648 (2013.01); B60L 15/08 (2013.01); B60L 15/2045 (2013.01);
Abstract

Fixed frequency, fixed duration pulse streams are used to control power switches for one or more electrical motors of electrically powered vehicles or hybrid vehicles having one or more electric motors. The advantages of a pulse system are increased power efficiency and system simplicity over analog systems. The capability of system calibration with a single pulse allows the system to be used under any conditions, and real time adaptation to changes in conditions. Such system and methods provide much improved acceleration over other electrical systems, by making the best use of the coefficient of starting or static friction. The systems and methods provide a non slip traction control system, and the use of an off state in the pulse stream is superior to the use of braking systems for the same purpose, which waste power and cause mechanical wear. In addition, related computer program products are described.


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