Fault detection and mitigation in hybrid drive system

US8950249B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8950249-B2
Application numberUS-201313959350-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateAug 5, 2013
Priority dateJun 11, 2009
Publication dateFeb 10, 2015
Grant dateFeb 10, 2015

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Fault detection and response systems and processes can be used for pumps, e.g., pump/motors used in hybrid vehicles. The fault detection systems determine when certain operating conditions, which may affect the proper operation of the system, occur. The response systems take appropriate action based on which fault conditions are triggered. Example fault detection systems and processes include detection systems for different types of leaks, sensor malfunctions, or operation errors.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A limit method for limiting a speed of an engine of a vehicle having a first power source and a second power source, the method comprising: determining that the vehicle has failed to disengage the second power source from the engine; obtaining a pump speed of a pump of the second power source; obtaining a gear ratio of the pump of the second power source; determining a maximum allowable pump speed based at least partially on the gear ratio; and…

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What does patent US8950249B2 cover?
Fault detection and response systems and processes can be used for pumps, e.g., pump/motors used in hybrid vehicles. The fault detection systems determine when certain operating conditions, which may affect the proper operation of the system, occur. The response systems take appropriate action based on which fault conditions are triggered. Example fault detection systems and processes include d…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Eaton Corp
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B60K6/12. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Feb 10 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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