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1.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A HYBRID POWER GRID

      
Application Number 18938114
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-05
First Publication Date 2025-02-20
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor Nirantare, Prasanna S.

Abstract

Systems and methods for managing power on supplied to a load are provided. In some embodiments, a hybrid power system includes a generator and a power source having an inverter connected to one or more loads. The generator may have a controller that is configured to adjust a parameter (e.g., frequency) of electrical power output via the generator based on a current magnitude of electrical power output of the generator. The inverter is configured to detect the parameter of the electrical power supplied to the load and to adjust a magnitude of current electrical power output based on the detected parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
  • G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
  • H02P 9/10 - Control effected upon generator excitation circuit to reduce harmful effects of overloads or transients, e.g. sudden application of load, sudden removal of load, sudden change of load

2.

DUAL FUEL ENGINE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DUAL FUEL ENGINE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18794602
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-05
First Publication Date 2024-11-28
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Anderson, Travis Alva
  • Zur Loye, Axel O.
  • Rosswurm, Mark A.
  • Borisuk, Paul Daniel
  • Bishnoi, Shashank
  • Isaacs, Matthew W.
  • Gore, Jason A.
  • Tandon, Atin
  • Sleigh, Jamie Robert John

Abstract

A method for controlling a dual fuel engine system includes determining a friction power loss amount of an internal combustion engine of the dual fuel engine system, where the friction power loss amount is based on an engine speed of the internal combustion engine and a friction torque estimate. The method also includes determining an accessory power loss amount of a power of the internal combustion engine, where the accessory power loss amount is based on the engine speed and an accessory torque estimate. The method further includes estimating a net engine power amount based on the accessory power loss amount and a brake power amount of the internal combustion engine, estimating an indicated diesel power, and estimating, based on the estimated net engine power, a first indicated engine power and a first gas power.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
  • F02D 41/24 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents characterised by the use of digital means

3.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARALLELING MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES

      
Application Number 18120079
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-10
First Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Borregard, Robert Charles
  • Scheuerell, Michael James
  • Frolik, Dale Joseph
  • Novak, Andrew

Abstract

Systems and methods for managing loads on a power grid are provided. In some embodiments, the load control system includes one or more power sources connected to a power grid. A method includes determining, by a first genset connected to a power grid, a power average at a first rate, and generating, by the first genset, a filtered power average. The filtered average includes the power average at a second rate. The filtered power average is used in a second algorithm to balance the load share of power sources on the power grid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
  • H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks

4.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING A SERVICE RECOMMENDATION

      
Application Number 18595977
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-05
First Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Halbe, Mayura
  • O'Connor, Daniel J.
  • Anderson, Alan C.
  • Joshi, Sachin
  • Bakthavatsalam, Pagalavan Mathari
  • Christianson, Renae
  • Zimmerman, Adam
  • Cover, William Marshall

Abstract

A method includes: receiving system data corresponding to an engine system. The system data includes a plurality of remaining useful life (RUL) values with each RUL value associated with a component of the engine system. The method further includes: comparing a first RUL value to a service interval threshold; generating a near-term service recommendation including a first list of components that correspond to each RUL value that are less than or equal to the service interval threshold; generating an extended term service recommendation including a second list of components and a downtime prediction; generating a coordinated service recommendation by dynamically populating one or more fields of the coordinated service recommendation based on the near-term service recommendation and the extended term service recommendation; and providing the combined service recommendation to a user device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance

5.

DUCTED ATTENUATOR SYSTEM FOR ENHANCING AIRFLOW AND REDUCING NOISE

      
Application Number 18115570
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-28
First Publication Date 2024-08-29
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor More, Shashikant Ramdas

Abstract

A genset includes an enclosure and an attenuator assembly coupled to the enclosure. The enclosure defines an at least partially enclosed space and a ventilation air opening. The ventilation air opening fluidly couples the enclosed space with an environment surrounding the enclosure. The attenuator assembly includes a plurality of ducted attenuator panels arranged parallel to one another and parallel to an air flow direction through the enclosure. The plurality of ducted attenuator panels is spaced apart from one another to form a plurality of air passages therebetween. At least one ducted attenuator panel of the plurality of ducted attenuator panels defines a plurality of ducts extending parallel to the air flow direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G10K 11/168 - Plural layers of different materials, e.g. sandwiches
  • B32B 3/30 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
  • B32B 15/02 - Layered products essentially comprising metal in a form other than a sheet, e.g. wire, particles

6.

REBALANCING PULSE WIDTH MODULATION SIGNALS FOR POWER SYSTEMS

      
Application Number US2024012777
Publication Number 2024/163238
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-24
Publication Date 2024-08-08
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wilson, Oliver Daniel
  • Athaide, Denise Maria Christine

Abstract

Presented herein are systems, devices, and methods of rebalancing pulse width modulation (PWM) signals. A device can receive a plurality of PWM signals to be provided to a plurality of legs of an inverter. The device can identify a minimum value and a maximum value from at least a subset of the plurality of PWM signals. The device can determine a rebalance value based on a spread between the minimum value and the maximum value. The device can modify, using the rebalance value, a first PWM signal of the plurality of PWM signals to generate a second PWM signal to provide to a leg of the plurality of the legs of the inverter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation

7.

REBALANCING PULSE WIDTH MODULATION SIGNALS FOR POWER SYSTEMS

      
Application Number 18104263
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-31
First Publication Date 2024-08-01
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wilson, Oliver Daniel
  • Athaide, Denise Maria Christine

Abstract

Presented herein are systems, devices, and methods of rebalancing pulse width modulation (PWM) signals. A device can receive a plurality of PWM signals to be provided to a plurality of legs of an inverter. The device can identify a minimum value and a maximum value from at least a subset of the plurality of PWM signals. The device can determine a rebalance value based on a spread between the minimum value and the maximum value. The device can modify, using the rebalance value, a first PWM signal of the plurality of PWM signals to generate a second PWM signal to provide to a leg of the plurality of the legs of the inverter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters

8.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING REMAINING USEFUL LIFE OF AN IGNITOR

      
Application Number 18415458
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-17
First Publication Date 2024-08-01
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Halbe, Mayura H.
  • O'Connor, Daniel J.
  • Anderson, Alan C.
  • Joshi, Sachin
  • Cover, William Marshall
  • Jennings, Luke Thomas
  • Bakthavatsalam, Pagalavan Mathari
  • Sakhala, Nidhi
  • Howland, John
  • Hughes, Michael T.
  • Charles, David E.

Abstract

Systems and methods for determining a remaining useful life (RUL) of a component of an engine system are provided. A method includes: receiving component data comprising sensor data corresponding to a component and engine data; pre-processing the component data by removing a first set of sensor data values that correspond to a first set of engine data values of the engine data; aggregating the pre-processed component data by grouping a second set of sensor values of the sensor data; determining a RUL for the component based on a RUL model that correlates at least a portion of the aggregated data to RUL values; adjusting the RUL based on at least one of detecting a service event or determining that one or more sensor data values of the sensor data are outside a predetermined range of values; and providing the RUL to a user device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring
  • F02D 41/22 - Safety or indicating devices for abnormal conditions

9.

AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM, DUAL FUEL SYSTEM, AND METHODS THEREFOR

      
Application Number 18596924
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-06
First Publication Date 2024-07-25
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sakuja, Ankit
  • Bathula, Srinivas Chakravarthy

Abstract

Systems are provided including a selective catalytic reduction catalyst structured to receive first exhaust gas from a first fuel source of a dual fuel engine system and second exhaust gas from a second fuel source of the dual fuel engine system, a first fuel of the first fuel source differing from a second fuel of the second fuel source, an ammonia slip catalyst positioned downstream of the selective catalytic reduction catalyst to receive a flow of exhaust gases from the selective catalytic reduction catalyst without an intervening catalyst, and an oxidation catalyst positioned downstream of the ammonia slip catalyst to receive the flow of exhaust gases from the ammonia slip catalyst without an intervening catalyst.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
  • F01N 3/28 - Construction of catalytic reactors

10.

GENERATOR SET VISUALIZATION AND NOISE SOURCE LOCALIZATION USING ACOUSTIC DATA

      
Application Number 18285226
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-30
First Publication Date 2024-06-06
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • More, Shashikant Ramdas
  • Bederaux-Cayne, William S.
  • Tuttle, William C.
  • Patel, Harshalkumar Chimanbhai

Abstract

A method of product visualization and acoustic noise source localization includes receiving acoustic data that is associated with a first product, mapping a sound field around the first product based on the acoustic data, and generating a 3D surface of the sound data for the first product based on the mapping by at least one of interpolating or extrapolating the sound field. The method further includes generating a simulation of the first product by combining the 3D surface with a visual representation of the first product, and providing, via an emitter, an audio output based on the position of an avatar within the simulation with respect to a position of the first product.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04S 7/00 - Indicating arrangementsControl arrangements, e.g. balance control

11.

POWER SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING POWER FAULTS

      
Application Number 18057122
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-18
First Publication Date 2024-05-23
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Verma, Shubhranshu
  • Dorough, John
  • Lee, Der Ueng
  • Karim, Saklain
  • Schultz, Mark H.

Abstract

Systems and methods, and computing platforms for determining a fault in a power system, executing on a controller are disclosed. Exemplary implementations can receive, from the plurality of system control modules, a plurality of power flow directions as measured by the plurality of line current sensors, receive, from the plurality of system control modules, a plurality of voltage measurements based on measurements of a plurality of potential transformers, determine a location of a power fault using the plurality of power flow directions, and determine a phase of the power fault using the plurality of voltage measurements.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/08 - Locating faults in cables, transmission lines, or networks
  • G01R 25/00 - Arrangements for measuring phase angle between a voltage and a current or between voltages or currents
  • H02H 1/00 - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements
  • H02H 7/20 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for electronic equipment

12.

A POWER SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING POWER FAULTS

      
Application Number US2023080385
Publication Number 2024/108177
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-17
Publication Date 2024-05-23
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Verma, Shubhranshu
  • Dorough, John
  • Lee, Der Ueng
  • Karim, Saklain
  • Schultz, Mark H.

Abstract

Systems and methods, and computing platforms for determining a fault in a power system, executing on a controller are disclosed. Exemplary implementations can receive, from the plurality of system control modules, a plurality of power flow directions as measured by the plurality of line current sensors, receive, from the plurality of system control modules, a plurality of voltage measurements based on measurements of a plurality of potential transformers, determine a location of a power fault using the plurality of power flow directions, and determine a phase of the power fault using the plurality of voltage measurements.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/08 - Locating faults in cables, transmission lines, or networks
  • H02H 3/08 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current
  • H02H 3/38 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to both voltage and currentEmergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to phase angle between voltage and current
  • H02H 7/26 - Sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, e.g. for disconnecting a section on which a short-circuit, earth fault, or arc discharge has occurred
  • H02H 7/28 - Sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, e.g. for disconnecting a section on which a short-circuit, earth fault, or arc discharge has occurred for meshed systems

13.

DUAL LEG AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18283984
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-24
First Publication Date 2024-05-16
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sakuja, Ankit
  • Anderson, Travis Alva
  • Bathula, Srinivas Chakravarthy

Abstract

A method of controlling an exhaust gas aftertreatment system includes receiving a plurality of emissions values from a plurality of sensors disposed in an aftertreatment system, determining a real-time conversion efficiency for one or more legs of the aftertreatment system based on the emissions values, determining a real-time conversion metric for the aftertreatment system based on the real-time conversion efficiency for the one or more legs, comparing the real-time conversion metric to an upper threshold value, and initiating a cleaning operation to clean the aftertreatment system based on a determination that the real-time conversion metric satisfies the upper threshold value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01N 11/00 - Monitoring or diagnostic devices for exhaust-gas treatment apparatus
  • F01N 3/08 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous

14.

SMART TURN OFF LOGIC FOR HIGH POWER CONVERTERS AND INVERTERS CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number US2023079413
Publication Number 2024/103024
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-10
Publication Date 2024-05-16
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shaikh, Latif M.
  • Jarudkar, Anand Narayan
  • Sonpethkar, Amit Balkrishna
  • Petare, Sushant
  • M, Vysakh

Abstract

Presented herein are systems, apparatuses, devices, and methods for deactivating high power converters and inverters in shutdown and fault events. An apparatus can include an inverter electrically coupled with a power supply. The inverter can provide electrical power from the power supply. The apparatus can include an output contactor electrically coupled with the inverter and with a load. The output contactor can pass the electrical power from the inverter to the load. The apparatus can include a controller having at least one processor coupled with memory. The controller can detect that the output contactor is off. The controller can perform, responsive to the detection, a removal of residual heat from the inverter. The controller can determine whether a temperature of the inverter is not below a threshold from performing the removal. The controller can execute at least one fault countermeasure in accordance with the determination.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 1/36 - Means for starting or stopping converters
  • H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
  • H02M 7/521 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a thyratron or thyristor type requiring extinguishing means using semiconductor devices only in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/527 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a thyratron or thyristor type requiring extinguishing means using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output waveform or frequency by pulse width modulation
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

15.

PANTOGRAPH BOUNCE LOGIC

      
Application Number US2023079407
Publication Number 2024/103019
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-10
Publication Date 2024-05-16
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shaikh, Latif M.
  • Jarudkar, Anand Narayan
  • Sonpethkar, Amit Balkrishna
  • Petare, Sushant
  • M, Vysakh

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include one or more processing circuits comprising one or more memory devices coupled to one or more processors, the one or more memory devices configured to store instructions thereon that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: determine a pantograph bounce event based on an input voltage and an input voltage frequency; automatically disable a rectifier in response to determining the pantograph bounce event; record an instant DC link voltage at the time the rectifier is disabled; and set a reference DC voltage to the instant DC link voltage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 5/24 - Pantographs
  • B60L 5/26 - Half-pantographs, e.g. using counter-rocking beams
  • B60L 5/28 - Devices for lifting and resetting the collector
  • B60L 9/00 - Electric propulsion with power supply external to the vehicle
  • B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles

16.

HARDWARE LOGIC TO PROTECT POWER ELECTRONICS COMPONENTS

      
Application Number US2023079425
Publication Number 2024/103033
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-10
Publication Date 2024-05-16
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shaikh, Latif M.
  • Jarudkar, Anand Narayan

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include one or more processing circuits comprising one or more memory devices coupled to one or more processors, the one or more memory devices configured to store instructions thereon that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: monitor power electronics parameters; compare the parameters to a hardware protection threshold; activate software protection of the power electronics when the parameters are less than the hardware protection threshold; and activate hardware protection logic of the power electronics when the parameters are greater than or equal to the hardware protection threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 3/08 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current
  • H02H 3/20 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess voltage
  • H02H 3/38 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to both voltage and currentEmergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to phase angle between voltage and current
  • H02H 3/46 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to frequency deviations
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • B61D 17/00 - Construction details of vehicle bodies

17.

DUAL FUEL ENGINE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DUAL FUEL ENGINE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18402342
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-02
First Publication Date 2024-05-02
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Anderson, Travis Alva
  • Zur Loye, Axel O.
  • Rosswurm, Mark A.
  • Borisuk, Paul Daniel
  • Bishnoi, Shashank
  • Isaacs, Matthew W.
  • Gore, Jason A.
  • Tandon, Atin
  • Sleigh, Jamie Robert John

Abstract

A method for controlling a dual fuel engine system includes determining a gas flow target for an internal combustion engine of the dual fuel engine system, where the gas flow target is based on a gas power target of the internal combustion engine, a thermal efficiency estimate of the internal combustion engine, and a lower heating value (LHV) within the internal combustion engine. The method also includes adjusting the gas flow target based on at least one of a measured gas temperature or a measured gas injector pressure and determining at least one base gas injector command based on the adjusted gas flow target, a gas substitution rate estimate, and a gas substitution rate target. The method further includes determining, based on the at least one base gas injector command, a gas injector command for at least one engine bank.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
  • F02D 41/14 - Introducing closed-loop corrections
  • F02D 41/24 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents characterised by the use of digital means

18.

PORTABLE AND MODULAR ENCLOSURE FOR ENGINE GENERATOR SET

      
Application Number 18400811
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-29
First Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • More, Shashikant Ramdas
  • Tandon, Atin
  • Demirdogen, Abdullah Caner

Abstract

A genset enclosure includes a skid platform, a plurality of gusset members, a plurality of roof supports, and a first and second plurality of sidewall panels. The gusset members are spaced along an outer perimeter of the skid platform and are coupled to the skid platform using fasteners. The gusset members are arranged in opposed pairs positioned on opposite lateral ends of the skid platform. Each gusset member defines a first portion extending upwardly from the skid platform normal to an upper surface of the skid platform and a second portion disposed at an upper end of the first portion and extending normal to the first portion and toward a centerline of the skid platform. The gusset members support the plurality of roof supports and the first and second plurality of sidewall panels to form an enclosed volume.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04H 5/02 - Buildings or groups of buildings for industrial purposes, e.g. for power-plants or factories
  • E04B 1/24 - Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts consisting of metal
  • F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators

19.

WASTE POWERED HYDROGEN PRODUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD

      
Application Number 18541668
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-15
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Chandra, Rishi
  • Dewey, Luke
  • Marta, Abdullah
  • Hamilton-Antonson, Jaimie E.
  • Larenas, Dario Patricio Escobar

Abstract

A waste powered hydrogen production system includes a generator set structured to receive associated gas from an oil extraction system and to produce electrical power by combustion of the gas. The waste powered hydrogen production system further includes an electrolyzer structured to receive wastewater from the oil extraction system, to receive the electrical power produced by the generator set, and produce hydrogen therefrom.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 9/65 - Means for supplying currentElectrode connectionsElectric inter-cell connections
  • C02F 1/04 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by heating by distillation or evaporation
  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 15/02 - Process control or regulation
  • C25B 15/08 - Supplying or removing reactants or electrolytesRegeneration of electrolytes

20.

DUAL FUEL ENGINE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DUAL FUEL ENGINE SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2023032652
Publication Number 2024/059146
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-13
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Anderson, Travis Alva
  • Zur Loye, Axel O.
  • Rosswurm, Mark A.
  • Borisuk, Paul Daniel
  • Bishnoi, Shashank
  • Isaacs, Matthew W.
  • Gore, Jason A.
  • Tandon, Atin
  • Sleigh, Jamie Robert John

Abstract

A method for controlling a dual fuel engine system includes estimating a total indicated engine load, where the total indicated engine load is based on a sum of a measured engine power and a power loss estimate. The method further includes determining a total fueling amount based on an engine speed and the total indicated engine load, where the total fueling amount includes a gas fueling amount and a diesel fueling amount. The method also includes controlling the dual fuel engine system using the total fueling amount.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
  • F02D 41/24 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents characterised by the use of digital means
  • F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
  • F02D 19/08 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed simultaneously using pluralities of fuels
  • F02D 41/14 - Introducing closed-loop corrections
  • F02D 19/12 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with non-fuel substances or with anti-knock agents, e.g. with anti-knock fuel

21.

DUAL FUEL ENGINE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DUAL FUEL ENGINE SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2023032654
Publication Number 2024/059147
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-13
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Anderson, Travis, Alva
  • Zur Loye, Axel, O.
  • Rosswurm, Mark, A.
  • Borisuk, Paul, Daniel
  • Bishnoi, Shashank
  • Isaacs, Matthew, W.
  • Gore, Jason, A.
  • Tandon, Atin
  • Sleigh, Jamie, Robert, John

Abstract

A method for controlling a dual fuel engine system includes estimating a total indicated engine load, where the total indicated engine load is based on a sum of a measured engine power and a power loss estimate. The method further includes determining a total fueling amount based on an engine speed and the total indicated engine load, where the total fueling amount includes a fueling amount for a first fuel and a fueling amount for a second fuel. The method also includes controlling the dual fuel engine system using the total fueling amount.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
  • F02D 41/24 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents characterised by the use of digital means
  • F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
  • F02D 19/08 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed simultaneously using pluralities of fuels
  • F02D 41/14 - Introducing closed-loop corrections
  • F02D 19/12 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with non-fuel substances or with anti-knock agents, e.g. with anti-knock fuel

22.

Dual fuel engine system and method for controlling dual fuel engine system

      
Application Number 17944900
Grant Number 12168962
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-14
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Grant Date 2024-12-17
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Anderson, Travis Alva
  • Zur Loye, Axel O.
  • Rosswurm, Mark A.
  • Borisuk, Paul Daniel
  • Bishnoi, Shashank
  • Isaacs, Matthew W.
  • Gore, Jason A.
  • Tandon, Atin
  • Sleigh, Jamie Robert John

Abstract

A method for controlling a dual fuel engine system includes estimating a total indicated engine load, where the total indicated engine load is based on a sum of a measured engine power and a power loss estimate. The method further includes determining a total fueling amount based on an engine speed and the total indicated engine load, where the total fueling amount includes a gas fueling amount and a diesel fueling amount. The method also includes controlling the dual fuel engine system using the total fueling amount.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
  • F02D 31/00 - Use of non-electrical speed-sensing governors to control combustion engines, not otherwise provided for

23.

Dual fuel engine system and method for controlling dual fuel engine system

      
Application Number 17944905
Grant Number 12055105
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-14
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Grant Date 2024-08-06
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Anderson, Travis Alva
  • Zur Loye, Axel O.
  • Rosswurm, Mark A.
  • Borisuk, Paul Daniel
  • Bishnoi, Shashank
  • Isaacs, Matthew W.
  • Gore, Jason A.
  • Tandon, Atin
  • Sleigh, Jamie Robert John

Abstract

A method for controlling a dual fuel engine system includes determining a friction power loss amount of an internal combustion engine of the dual fuel engine system, where the friction power loss amount is based on an engine speed of the internal combustion engine and a friction torque estimate. The method also includes determining an accessory power loss amount of a power of the internal combustion engine, where the accessory power loss amount is based on the engine speed and an accessory torque estimate. The method further includes estimating a net engine power amount based on the accessory power loss amount and a brake power amount of the internal combustion engine, estimating an indicated diesel power, and estimating, based on the estimated net engine power, a first indicated engine power and a first gas power.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
  • F02D 41/24 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents characterised by the use of digital means

24.

GENERATOR SET CONTROL BASED ON LOAD CONDITION

      
Application Number CN2022107975
Publication Number 2024/020791
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-26
Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Wang, Kai
  • Shen, Yifeng
  • Areethamsirikul, Naputt
  • Scheuerell, Michael James
  • Zhao, Dexiu
  • Wang, Shujun

Abstract

A generator set adaptively provides power based on a load condition. In one aspect, a generator set includes an engine(110) and an alternator(120) coupled to the engine(110). In one aspect, the alternator(120) is configured to generate a voltage at an output port, based on a speed of the engine(110). In one aspect, the generator set includes a controller(150) coupled to the engine(110) and the alternator(120). In one aspect, the controller(150) is configured to determine a load condition at the output port of the alternator(120). In one aspect, the controller(150) is configured to generate, based on the load condition, a control signal causing the engine(110) to change the speed to adjust a frequency or a phase of the voltage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
  • H02P 9/00 - Arrangements for controlling electric generators for the purpose of obtaining a desired output

25.

LIQUID INJECTION SYSTEM, LIQUID INJECTED ENGINE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING A LIQUID INJECTION SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2022038716
Publication Number 2024/025540
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-28
Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Moe, Justin J.
  • Verma, Shubhranshu
  • Mohammed, Hasan
  • Borregard, Robert Charles

Abstract

Systems and methods include processing circuits comprising one or more memory devices coupled to one or more processors, the one or more memory devices configured to store instructions thereon that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to receive temperature information indicative of a temperature within an air intake, receive humidity information indicative of an inlet air humidity at the air intake, receive pressure information indicative of an air pressure within the air intake, determine a dew point temperature limit based on the temperature information, the humidity information, and the pressure information, determine an exhaust emissions output, determine a liquid flow rate based on the dew point temperature limit, the liquid flow rate reducing the exhaust emissions output, and control at least one of a pump or a valve to provide the liquid flow rate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
  • F02M 25/022 - Adding fuel and water emulsion, water or steam
  • F02M 25/028 - Adding water into the charge intakes

26.

PROVIDING MAINTENANCE CHARGING TO A BATTERY

      
Application Number US2023027829
Publication Number 2024/019946
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-14
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Oguguo, Ikenna
  • Steffl, Leo
  • Scheuerell, Mike James

Abstract

A mobile power source system with maintenance charging and a method of maintenance charging the mobile power source system are disclosed. In one aspect, the mobile power source system includes a bidirectional inverter electrically connected to the battery and configured to convert an alternating current (AC) power to direct current (DC) power in a first direction and convert DC power to AC power in a second direction. The system also includes a first switch configured to provide grid power from an electrical grid to the bidirectional inverter when switched on and stop providing the grid power to the bidirectional inverter when switched off. The system further includes a second switch configured to provide battery power from the bidirectional inverter to a load when switched on and stop providing the battery power to the load when switched off.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over

27.

CONFIGURABLE POWER CONVERTER

      
Application Number US2022037188
Publication Number 2024/015063
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-14
Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Duppalli, Veda Samhitha
  • Athaide, Denise Maria Christine
  • Moe, Justin J.
  • Zhou, Wangwei
  • Murthy-Bellur, Subbarao Dakshina
  • Olson, Brian Thorvald
  • Cai, Minyu

Abstract

Disclosed herein are related to a configurable power converter to convert between a direct current (DC) voltage and an alternating current (AC) voltage. In one aspect, the configurable power converter includes a first set of switches coupled to a first set of ports, a set of filter components, and a second set of switches. In one aspect, the configurable power converter includes a controller configured to: receive a configuration signal indicating a selected configuration mode of the configurable power converter, enable a subset of the second set of switches, according to the configuration signal, and apply periodic pulses to the first set of switches to generate one or more AC voltages at one or more of the second set of ports, according to the configuration signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/797 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output with possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/521 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a thyratron or thyristor type requiring extinguishing means using semiconductor devices only in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 1/10 - Arrangements incorporating converting means for enabling loads to be operated at will from different kinds of power supplies, e.g. from AC or DC
  • H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters

28.

Dual fuel engine system and method for controlling dual fuel engine system

      
Application Number 17944910
Grant Number 11873772
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-14
First Publication Date 2024-01-16
Grant Date 2024-01-16
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Anderson, Travis Alva
  • Zur Loye, Axel O.
  • Rosswurm, Mark A.
  • Borisuk, Paul Daniel
  • Bishnoi, Shashank
  • Isaacs, Matthew W.
  • Gore, Jason A.
  • Tandon, Atin
  • Sleigh, Jamie Robert John

Abstract

A method for controlling a dual fuel engine system includes determining a gas flow target for an internal combustion engine of the dual fuel engine system, where the gas flow target is based on a gas power target of the internal combustion engine, a thermal efficiency estimate of the internal combustion engine, and a lower heating value (LHV) within the internal combustion engine. The method also includes adjusting the gas flow target based on at least one of a measured gas temperature or a measured gas injector pressure and determining at least one base gas injector command based on the adjusted gas flow target, a gas substitution rate estimate, and a gas substitution rate target. The method further includes determining, based on the at least one base gas injector command, a gas injector command for at least one engine bank.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
  • F02D 41/24 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents characterised by the use of digital means
  • F02D 41/14 - Introducing closed-loop corrections

29.

ELECTRONICS PACKAGING ASSEMBLY FOR FACILITATING HEAT TRANSFER

      
Application Number US2023024010
Publication Number 2023/235398
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-31
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Oguguo, Ikenna
  • Woodland, Lane Lester
  • Bower, Adam James
  • Shatek, Nicholas William
  • Seidlitz, Steve N.
  • Zhou, Wangwei
  • Robinson, Joel N.
  • Vaidya, Pushkar U.
  • Murthy Bellur, Subbarao Dakshina

Abstract

An electronics packaging assembly configured to facilitate heat transfer includes a housing having an electronics compartment configured to house at least one electronic component therein. The electronics packaging assembly also includes a cooling system. The cooling system extends from a first side of the housing to a second side of the housing and includes an air duct defining an air channel for air flow, an air duct inlet coupled to the first side of the housing, an air duct outlet coupled to the second side of the housing, and a plurality of fins exposed from the housing. A first portion of the electronics compartment is coupled to a top surface of the cooling system and a second portion is coupled to a bottom surface. The cooling system dissipates heat from both portions of the electronics compartment coupled to the cooling system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

30.

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE CONFIGURED TO CONTROL COMBUSTION, AND METHOD OF CONTROL THEREOF

      
Application Number US2023023728
Publication Number 2023/230344
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-26
Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Choi, Cathy Youngmi
  • Zur Loye, Axel O.

Abstract

A control system for an internal combustion engine includes a temperature sensor configured to measure an exhaust temperature from a cylinder of the internal combustion engine, a NOx sensor configured to measure an exhaust NOx amount from the cylinder, and a controller operably connected to the temperature sensor and the NOx sensor. The controller is configured to: receive the measured exhaust temperature from the temperature sensor and the measured exhaust NOx amount from the NOx sensor, calculate a current combustion performance of the cylinder based on the measured exhaust temperature and the measured exhaust NOx amount, determine whether to adjust one or more of a plurality of operational parameters, and control the one or more of the plurality of operational parameters based on the current combustion performance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02D 41/14 - Introducing closed-loop corrections
  • F02D 19/02 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with gaseous fuels
  • F02D 21/08 - Controlling engines characterised by their being supplied with non-airborne oxygen or other non-fuel gas peculiar to engines having other non-fuel gas added to combustion-air the other gas being the exhaust gas of engine

31.

Systems and methods for battery thermal management

      
Application Number 18221873
Grant Number 12087926
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-13
First Publication Date 2023-11-09
Grant Date 2024-09-10
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor Vaidya, Pushkar

Abstract

Systems and methods for managing the temperature of an energy storage system are provided. In some embodiments, the energy storage system includes a housing, a first terminal, a second terminal, an energy storage element disposed within the housing, a thermal management system, and a controller. In some embodiments, the energy storage element are configured to electrically connect to a load or a grid via the second terminal. The thermal management system is configured to manage a temperature within the housing and also configured to receive power from an external power source via the first terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/627 - Stationary installations, e.g. power plant buffering or backup power supplies
  • H01M 10/63 - Control systems
  • H01M 10/633 - Control systems characterised by algorithms, flow charts, software details or the like
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

32.

SCALABLE RULES-BASED OBJECT-ORIENTED POWER SYSTEM CONTROL SCHEME

      
Application Number 18213093
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-22
First Publication Date 2023-10-19
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Aufderhar, Kevin J.
  • Dahlen, Paul R.
  • Mcdonald, Dennis G.

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a non-transitory computer readable media having computer-executable instructions embodied therein that, when executed by a circuit of a power system, causes the power system to perform functions to activate and deactivate routes. The functions include determining a plurality of source objects, each including source functions and being assigned a position on a one-line topology; determining one or more switch objects including switch functions and assigned a position on the one-line topology; determining one or more bus objects including bus functions and assigned a position on the one-line topology; determining one or more load objects including load functions and assigned a position on the one-line topology; and allocating each object to one of a plurality of controllers, each of the controllers structured to cooperatively perform the source functions, the switch functions, the bus functions, and the load functions to provide operation of the system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
  • H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks

33.

CONTAINER FOR A GENERATOR SET

      
Application Number 18023303
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-05
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Yan, Dongsheng
  • Zhao, Dexiu
  • Wang, Lei
  • Jiang, Xinjun
  • Lu, Yongxing
  • Gao, Beihai

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a container for a generator set. The container includes a housing including a cooling room structured to support a radiator and a radiator fan within the housing, an exhaust room structured to support an aftertreatment system, an engine room structured to contain the engine and the alternator within the housing, an air intake system positioned adjacent the engine room, and a control room structured to support control equipment for the generator set. The exhaust room may further support after treatment components including a muffler and an exhaust pipe.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 88/74 - Large containers having means for heating, cooling, aerating or other conditioning of contents
  • B65D 88/12 - Large containers rigid specially adapted for transport
  • F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators

34.

System for a generator set

      
Application Number 18023315
Grant Number 12218568
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-05
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Grant Date 2025-02-04
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zhao, Dexiu
  • Lu, Yongxing
  • Yan, Dongsheng

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include an asynchronous electrical machine coupled to an engine, a power supply selectively coupled to the electrical machine by a power supply switch device, and an electrical output coupled to the electrical machine by an output switch device. The electrical machine is structured to produce electricity when the power supply switch device is open, the output switch device is closed, and the electrical machine is mechanically driven by the engine, or perform as a starter motor to start the engine when the power supply switch device is closed, the output switch device is open, and the electrical machine mechanically drives the engine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines
  • F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
  • F02N 11/00 - Starting of engines by means of electric motors
  • H02K 9/06 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by ambient air flowing through the machine having means for generating a flow of cooling medium with fans or impellers driven by the machine shaft
  • H02K 11/20 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection for measuring, monitoring, testing, protecting or switching
  • H02K 11/30 - Structural association with control circuits or drive circuits
  • H02K 17/42 - Asynchronous induction generators
  • H02K 47/20 - Motor/generators

35.

FLUID CONSUMPTION MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

      
Application Number 17690679
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-09
First Publication Date 2023-09-14
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Richart, Kyle David
  • Rockey, Shawn Aaron

Abstract

A fluid measurement system is configured to measure fluid consumption of a vehicle. The fluid measurement system includes a housing coupled to the vehicle and including a supply inlet, a supply outlet, a return inlet, and a return outlet. The system includes a flow rate measurement module having a plurality of flow meters disposed within the housing, including a supply flow meter configured to measure a supply flow rate and disposed between the supply inlet and the supply outlet; and a return flow meter configured to measure a return flow rate and disposed between the return inlet and the return outlet; and a processor configured to calculate, based on the supply flow rate and the return flow rate, a fluid consumption rate, and transmit the fluid consumption rate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 7/00 - Volume-flow measuring devices with two or more measuring rangesCompound meters
  • G01F 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus

36.

FLUID CONSUMPTION MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

      
Application Number US2023013419
Publication Number 2023/172388
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-20
Publication Date 2023-09-14
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Richart, Kyle David
  • Rockey, Shawn Aaron

Abstract

A fluid measurement system is configured to measure fluid consumption of a vehicle. The fluid measurement system includes a housing coupled to the vehicle and including a supply inlet, a supply outlet, a return inlet, and a return outlet. The system includes a flow rate measurement module having a plurality of flow meters disposed within the housing, including a supply flow meter configured to measure a supply flow rate and disposed between the supply inlet and the supply outlet; and a return flow meter configured to measure a return flow rate and disposed between the return inlet and the return outlet; and a processor configured to calculate, based on the supply flow rate and the return flow rate, a fluid consumption rate, and transmit the fluid consumption rate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 1/115 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using mechanical effects using rotating vanes with axial admission with magnetic or electromagnetic coupling to the indicating device
  • G01F 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
  • G01F 15/14 - Casings, e.g. of special material
  • G01F 15/075 - Integration to give total flow, e.g. using mechanically-operated integrating mechanism using electrically-operated integrating means

37.

WASTE POWERED HYDROGEN PRODUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD

      
Application Number US2023012418
Publication Number 2023/150350
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-06
Publication Date 2023-08-10
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Chandra, Rishi
  • Dewey, Luke
  • Marta, Abdullah
  • Hamilton-Antonson, Jaimie E.
  • Larenas, Dario Patricio Escobar

Abstract

A waste powered hydrogen production system includes a generator set structured to receive associated gas from an oil extraction system and to produce electrical power by combustion of the gas. The waste powered hydrogen production system further includes an electrolyzer structured to receive wastewater from the oil extraction system, to receive the electrical power produced by the generator set, and produce hydrogen therefrom.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/04 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by heating by distillation or evaporation
  • C02F 1/461 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods by electrolysis
  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water

38.

Waste powered hydrogen production system and method

      
Application Number 18165147
Grant Number 11859298
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-06
First Publication Date 2023-08-10
Grant Date 2024-01-02
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Chandra, Rishi
  • Dewey, Luke
  • Marta, Abdullah
  • Hamilton-Antonson, Jaimie E.
  • Escobar Larenas, Dario Patricio

Abstract

A waste powered hydrogen production system includes a generator set structured to receive associated gas from an oil extraction system and to produce electrical power by combustion of the gas. The waste powered hydrogen production system further includes an electrolyzer structured to receive wastewater from the oil extraction system, to receive the electrical power produced by the generator set, and produce hydrogen therefrom.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 9/65 - Means for supplying currentElectrode connectionsElectric inter-cell connections
  • C02F 1/04 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by heating by distillation or evaporation
  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 15/02 - Process control or regulation
  • C25B 15/08 - Supplying or removing reactants or electrolytesRegeneration of electrolytes

39.

OBJECT BASED ROBUST AND REDUNDANT DISTRIBUTED POWER SYSTEM CONTROL

      
Application Number 18132142
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-07
First Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Aufderhar, Kevin J.
  • Dahlen, Paul R.
  • Mcdonald, Dennis G.
  • Keller, Gordon J.

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a first controller structured to control a first power system object located on a first route of a power system, and a second controller structured to control a second power system object located on a second route of the power system. The first controller and the second controller are both structured to perform a route level function including coordination of actions of the first power system object and the second power system object, and the first controller is a principal controller and the second controller is a participant controller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors

40.

Systems and methods for paralleling multiple power sources

      
Application Number 17928151
Grant Number 12212145
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-28
First Publication Date 2023-07-13
Grant Date 2025-01-28
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor Scheuerell, Mike James

Abstract

Systems and methods for managing loads on a power grid are provided. In some embodiments, the load control system includes one or more power sources connected to a power grid. A method includes determining, by a first genset connected to a power grid, a power average at a first rate, and generating, by the first genset, a filtered power average. The filtered average includes the power average at a second rate. The filtered power average is used in a second algorithm to balance the load share of power sources on the power grid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
  • H02J 3/16 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by adjustment of reactive power
  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
  • H02J 3/46 - Controlling the sharing of output between the generators, converters, or transformers

41.

Power system sequencing scheme for any arbitrary topology

      
Application Number 18087677
Grant Number 12199548
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-22
First Publication Date 2023-06-29
Grant Date 2025-01-14
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Aufderhar, Kevin J.
  • Dahlen, Paul R.
  • Mcdonald, Dennis G.

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a circuit structured to: identify a first source object, a second source object, and a load bus object; determine locations of the first source object, the second source object, and the load bus object on a one-line topology; receive operational parameters of the first source object, the second source object, and the load bus object; define, using the one-line topology, a first route including objects electrically connected between the first source object and the load bus object; define, using the one-line topology, a second route including all objects electrically connected between the second source object and the load bus object; and control operation of the first route and the second route.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 9/02 - Arrangements for controlling electric generators for the purpose of obtaining a desired output Details
  • H02J 4/00 - Circuit arrangements for mains or distribution networks not specified as ac or dc

42.

Aftertreatment system, dual fuel system, and methods therefor

      
Application Number 17538470
Grant Number 11927124
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-30
First Publication Date 2023-06-01
Grant Date 2024-03-12
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sakuja, Ankit
  • Bathula, Srinivas Chakravarthy

Abstract

Systems are provided including a selective catalytic reduction catalyst structured to receive first exhaust gas from a first fuel source of a dual fuel engine system and second exhaust gas from a second fuel source of the dual fuel engine system, a first fuel of the first fuel source differing from a second fuel of the second fuel source, an ammonia slip catalyst positioned downstream of the selective catalytic reduction catalyst to receive a flow of exhaust gases from the selective catalytic reduction catalyst without an intervening catalyst, and an oxidation catalyst positioned downstream of the ammonia slip catalyst to receive the flow of exhaust gases from the ammonia slip catalyst without an intervening catalyst.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
  • F01N 3/28 - Construction of catalytic reactors

43.

Aftertreatment system loading tool

      
Application Number 17383660
Grant Number 11879405
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-23
First Publication Date 2023-01-26
Grant Date 2024-01-23
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Robinson, Daniel J.
  • Ruggiero, Frank L.
  • Rao, Abhinav V.
  • Mohammed, Azeezat
  • Zaitz, Michael J.
  • Gaur, Shreyansh
  • Manekar, Abhishek

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include one or more processing circuits comprising one or more memory devices coupled to one or more processors, the one or more memory devices configured to store instructions thereon that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: receive a target temperature and store the target temperature on the one or more memory devices, output the target temperature, receive temperature information from a sensor positioned downstream of an engine and upstream of a aftertreatment system catalyst, generate a current temperature based on the temperature information, output the current temperature, compare the current temperature to the target temperature, output a loading instruction based on the comparison of the current temperature and the target temperature, and generate a graphical user interface including the output target temperature, the output current temperature, and the output loading instruction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
  • F02D 41/02 - Circuit arrangements for generating control signals
  • G06F 3/14 - Digital output to display device

44.

Electronic pump/compressor for an engine system

      
Application Number 17782561
Grant Number 12006858
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-02
First Publication Date 2023-01-12
Grant Date 2024-06-11
Owner Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Singh, Trideep
  • Liu, Jingxuan
  • Perks, Veronica Susan
  • Roach, Phillip L.
  • Lana, Carlos Alcides
  • Stetter, John C.
  • Cox, Stephen
  • Saad, Philipe F.
  • Lewis, Jr., Rick Vaughn
  • Visaria, Milan Khushal

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a system including an electronic compressor, a bypass intake coupled between an engine system of a generator set and the electronic compressor, a bypass outlet coupled between the electronic compressor and the engine system, and a valve positioned to selectively inhibit flow between the bypass intake and the bypass outlet during a starting operation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02B 37/16 - Control of the pumps by bypassing charging air
  • F02B 37/04 - Engines with exhaust drive and other drive of pumps, e.g. with exhaust-driven pump and mechanically-driven second pump
  • F02B 39/10 - Non-mechanical drives, e.g. fluid drives having variable gear ratio electric
  • F02M 35/10 - Air intakesInduction systems
  • F02M 35/104 - Intake manifolds

45.

Systems and methods for providing ground fault protection on direct current power feeds of engine components

      
Application Number 17859806
Grant Number 11674491
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-07
First Publication Date 2023-01-12
Grant Date 2023-06-13
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Woodland, Lane
  • Johnson, Randall J.
  • Sharma, Sagar
  • Ayana, Elias M.
  • Fegley, Michael

Abstract

Systems and methods of providing fault protection on direct current (DC) feeds to various engine or generator set components are provided. In some embodiments, generator set includes a ground fault device arranged between a DC power distribution circuit and a subsystem of the generator set. The ground fault device is configured to detect a fault condition based on a comparison of a first current in a first wire with a second current in a second wire between the DC power distribution circuit and the subsystem. In response to detecting the fault condition, the ground fault device is configured to disconnect the subsystem.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02N 11/08 - Circuits specially adapted for starting of engines
  • F02N 11/10 - Safety devices
  • F02N 11/04 - Starting of engines by means of electric motors the motors being associated with current generators

46.

System and method for increasing the efficiency for a solid oxide fuel cell system

      
Application Number 17853548
Grant Number 12051835
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-29
First Publication Date 2022-12-22
Grant Date 2024-07-30
Owner Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vesely, Charles J.
  • Li, Xin G.

Abstract

A system and method are provided for increasing efficiency of a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system by recapturing water via a condensate extraction system that extracts water from a hot cathode exhaust flow of the SOFC stack. Further, the SOFC system can include a radiant heater which has a fuel inlet, an air intake, and an exhaust outlet independent and separate from the power generating components in the SOFC system. The radiant heater can bring the SOFC stack up to operating temperature quickly and/or maintain near operational mode temperatures of the SOFC stack during a hibernation mode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/04291 - Arrangements for managing water in solid electrolyte fuel cell systems
  • H01M 8/04007 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids related to heat exchange
  • H01M 8/04014 - Heat exchange using gaseous fluidsHeat exchange by combustion of reactants
  • H01M 8/04119 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration of gaseous reactants with simultaneous supply or evacuation of electrolyteHumidifying or dehumidifying
  • H01M 8/04223 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids during start-up or shut-downDepolarisation or activation, e.g. purgingMeans for short-circuiting defective fuel cells
  • H01M 8/0612 - Combination of fuel cells with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues with means for production of gaseous reactants from carbon-containing material
  • H01M 8/12 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte

47.

Aftertreatment system, dual fuel system, and dual fuel apparatus

      
Application Number 17538505
Grant Number 11519315
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-30
First Publication Date 2022-12-06
Grant Date 2022-12-06
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sakuja, Ankit
  • Bathula, Srinivas Chakravarthy

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a selective catalytic reduction system structured to receive exhaust gases from a dual fuel engine system and include a diesel exhaust fluid dosing unit, an ammonia slip catalyst positioned directly downstream of the selective catalytic reduction catalyst, an oxidation catalyst positioned directly downstream of the ammonia slip catalyst, and one or more processing circuits. The circuits receive a system out NOx value, a space velocity, an ammonia to NOx ratio, an exhaust temperature, a substitution rate, and a conversion efficiency target. The circuits determine a conversion efficiency differential, adjust the substitution rate based on the system out NOx value, adjust the ammonia to NOx ratio based on the space velocity, the ammonia to NOx ratio, the exhaust temperature, the substitution rate, the conversion efficiency target, and the conversion efficiency differential, and determine a diesel exhaust fluid dosing rate for the diesel exhaust fluid dosing unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
  • F02M 21/02 - Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
  • B01D 53/94 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases of engine exhaust gases by catalytic processes

48.

Systems and methods for predictive load response

      
Application Number 17300300
Grant Number 11522478
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-05
First Publication Date 2022-11-10
Grant Date 2022-12-06
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor Wang, Kai

Abstract

Systems and methods for regulating transient deviations in an output voltage of a power generator system are provided. An automatic voltage regulator (AVR) may receive a predictive load signal from a load. The predictive load signal may relate to an anticipated change in the load. The predictive load signal can be configured to include information of the anticipated change in the load. The AVR may extract the information of the anticipated change in the load from the predictive load signal, responsive to receiving the predictive load signal. The AVR may analyze the extracted information to determine whether the anticipated change causes a transient deviation above a predetermined level in the output voltage. The AVR may adjust an excitation current of an alternator prior to detecting a difference between a voltage setpoint and the output voltage, responsive to determining that the anticipated change in the load causes the transient deviation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 9/02 - Arrangements for controlling electric generators for the purpose of obtaining a desired output Details
  • G05F 1/12 - Regulating voltage or current wherein the variable is actually regulated by the final control device is AC

49.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTIVE LOAD RESPONSE

      
Application Number US2022027470
Publication Number 2022/235668
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-03
Publication Date 2022-11-10
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor Wang, Kai

Abstract

Systems and methods for regulating transient deviations in an output voltage of a power generator system are provided. An automatic voltage regulator (AVR) may receive a predictive load signal from a load. The predictive load signal may relate to an anticipated change in the load. The predictive load signal can be configured to include information of the anticipated change in the load. The AVR may extract the information of the anticipated change in the load from the predictive load signal, responsive to receiving the predictive load signal. The AVR may analyze the extracted information to determine whether the anticipated change causes a transient deviation above a predetermined level in the output voltage. The AVR may adjust an excitation current of an alternator prior to detecting a difference between a voltage setpoint and the output voltage, responsive to determining that the anticipated change in the load causes the transient deviation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 9/10 - Control effected upon generator excitation circuit to reduce harmful effects of overloads or transients, e.g. sudden application of load, sudden removal of load, sudden change of load
  • H02P 9/14 - Arrangements for controlling electric generators for the purpose of obtaining a desired output by variation of field
  • H02P 9/12 - Control effected upon generator excitation circuit to reduce harmful effects of overloads or transients, e.g. sudden application of load, sudden removal of load, sudden change of load for demagnetisingControl effected upon generator excitation circuit to reduce harmful effects of overloads or transients, e.g. sudden application of load, sudden removal of load, sudden change of load for reducing effects of remanenceControl effected upon generator excitation circuit to reduce harmful effects of overloads or transients, e.g. sudden application of load, sudden removal of load, sudden change of load for preventing pole reversal
  • H02P 9/32 - Arrangements for controlling electric generators for the purpose of obtaining a desired output by variation of field using magnetic devices with controllable degree of saturation
  • H02P 9/36 - Arrangements for controlling electric generators for the purpose of obtaining a desired output by variation of field using armature-reaction-excited machines
  • H02J 3/18 - Arrangements for adjusting, eliminating or compensating reactive power in networks

50.

Reverse flow automatic transfer switch

      
Application Number 17866347
Grant Number 12068605
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-15
First Publication Date 2022-11-03
Grant Date 2024-08-20
Owner Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Delago, Julie M.
  • Beaucage, Timothy R.
  • Mcdonald, Dennis

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include an automatic transfer switch including a source pole coupled with a power source, a first load pole coupled with a first load, a second load pole coupled with a second load, a first switch selectively coupling the first load pole to the source pole, and a second switch selectively coupling the second load pole to the source pole.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/06 - Controlling transfer of power between connected networksControlling sharing of load between connected networks
  • H01H 3/28 - Power arrangements internal to the switch for operating the driving mechanism using electromagnet
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over

51.

Flat force blow-on switch

      
Application Number 17620489
Grant Number 12074002
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-18
First Publication Date 2022-10-27
Grant Date 2024-08-27
Owner Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zhou, Wangwei
  • Yadav, Lokesh J.

Abstract

A switch assembly, a system, and a method are provided. One such switch assembly includes a first connection bus to connect to a power source or a load and a second connection bus to connect to one of a second power source or the load. The switch assembly includes a shaft, a driving mechanism to engage the shaft, and a toggle arm connected to the first connection bus and secured to the driving mechanism. The switch assembly includes a pivot arm electrically connected to the second connection bus and including a contact pad. The shaft is structured to rotate the toggle arm from a closed position to an open position by rotating the driving mechanism, and in the closed position, a contact pad of the toggle arm contacts the contact pad of the pivot arm. The pivot arm is maintained substantially parallel to the second connection bus.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 1/22 - Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage by abutting with rigid pivoted member carrying the moving contact
  • H01H 9/46 - Means for extinguishing or preventing arc between current-carrying parts using arcing horns

52.

GENERATOR SET VISUALIZATION AND NOISE SOURCE LOCALIZATION USING ACOUSTIC DATA

      
Application Number US2022022607
Publication Number 2022/212551
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-30
Publication Date 2022-10-06
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • More, Shashikant Ramdas
  • Bederaux-Cayne, William, S.
  • Tuttle, William, C.
  • Patel, Harshalkumar Chimanbhai

Abstract

A method of product visualization and acoustic noise source localization includes receiving acoustic data that is associated with a first product, mapping a sound field around the first product based on the acoustic data, and generating a 3D surface of the sound data for the first product based on the mapping by at least one of interpolating or extrapolating the sound field. The method further includes generating a simulation of the first product by combining the 3D surface with a visual representation of the first product, and providing, via an emitter, an audio output based on the position of an avatar within the simulation with respect to a position of the first product.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 3/00 - Circuits for transducers
  • H04S 7/00 - Indicating arrangementsControl arrangements, e.g. balance control
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • H04R 1/40 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by combining a number of identical transducers

53.

DUAL LEG AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2022021804
Publication Number 2022/204437
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-24
Publication Date 2022-09-29
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sakuja, Ankit
  • Anderson, Travis Alva
  • Bathula, Srinivas Chakravarthy

Abstract

A method of controlling an exhaust gas aftertreatment system includes receiving a plurality of emissions values from a plurality of sensors disposed in an aftertreatment system, determining a real-time conversion efficiency for one or more legs of the aftertreatment system based on the emissions values, determining a real-time conversion metric for the aftertreatment system based on the real-time conversion efficiency for the one or more legs, comparing the real-time conversion metric to an upper threshold value, and initiating a cleaning operation to clean the aftertreatment system based on a determination that the real-time conversion metric satisfies the upper threshold value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
  • F01N 11/00 - Monitoring or diagnostic devices for exhaust-gas treatment apparatus
  • F01N 13/10 - Other arrangements or adaptations of exhaust conduits of exhaust manifolds

54.

Current balancing for automatic transfer switches

      
Application Number 17592912
Grant Number 12176170
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-04
First Publication Date 2022-07-21
Grant Date 2024-12-24
Owner Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Supriya, Amrit
  • Zhou, Wangwei

Abstract

An automatic transfer switch includes a first phase switch component having a first plurality of cassettes, and at least one outer bus component disposed at an outer side of the first phase switch component. The automatic transfer switch additionally includes a first plate which is disposed on the outer side of the first phase switch component at a terminal end of the first phase switch component. The first plate is structured to increase impedance on an outer bus component of the first phase switch component to rebalance current along the first phase switch component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 9/00 - Details of switching devices, not covered by groups
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over

55.

System of four way automatic transfer switches

      
Application Number 17581592
Grant Number 11764018
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-21
First Publication Date 2022-05-12
Grant Date 2023-09-19
Owner Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Dye, Brian G.

Abstract

A system includes a first group of cassettes, each cassette including a first stationary bar, a first plurality of fixed contact members, and a first plurality of movable contact members, each of which is electrically coupled and rotatably connected to the first stationary bar and configured to contact one of the first plurality of fixed contact members. The system includes a second group of cassettes each including a second stationary bar, a second plurality of fixed contact members, and a second plurality of movable contact members, each of which is electrically coupled and rotatably connected to the second stationary bar and configured to contact one of the second plurality of fixed contact members. The system includes at least one operating mechanism to control opening and closing of the movable contact members. The first stationary bar is coupled to the second stationary bar.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 50/54 - Contact arrangements
  • H01H 50/18 - Movable parts of magnetic circuits, e.g. armature
  • H01H 50/36 - Stationary parts of magnetic circuit, e.g. yoke
  • H01H 50/60 - Contact arrangements moving contact being rigidly combined with movable part of magnetic circuit
  • H01H 50/00 - Details of electromagnetic relays
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
  • H01H 9/40 - Multiple main contacts for the purpose of dividing the current through, or potential drop along, the arc

56.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING EFFICIENCY OF A POWER CONVERTER

      
Application Number US2021057346
Publication Number 2022/094270
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-29
Publication Date 2022-05-05
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Duppalli, Veda Samhitha
  • Woodland, Lane Lester
  • Pandey, Vineet K.

Abstract

Systems and methods for increasing the efficiency of inverters are provided. In some embodiments, an inverter may be configured to connect to a direct current power source and output alternating current power. The inverter may include one or more transistors configured to receive a direct current signal and output a pulse width modulated signal having a particular switching frequency or spread spectrum frequencies. The inverter also includes a low pass filter having multiple elements where each of the multiple elements have parasitic characteristics. One or more of the multiple elements may be designed such that the frequency response has a notch or a minimum at the switching frequency while having a desired cutoff frequency.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration

57.

Systems and methods for increasing efficiency of a power converter

      
Application Number 17514761
Grant Number 11984820
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-29
First Publication Date 2022-05-05
Grant Date 2024-05-14
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Duppalli, Veda Samhitha
  • Woodland, Lane Lester
  • Pandey, Vineet K.

Abstract

Systems and methods for increasing the efficiency of inverters are provided. In some embodiments, an inverter may be configured to connect to a direct current power source and output alternating current power. The inverter may include one or more transistors configured to receive a direct current signal and output a pulse width modulated signal having a particular switching frequency or spread spectrum frequencies. The inverter also includes a low pass filter having multiple elements where each of the multiple elements have parasitic characteristics. One or more of the multiple elements may be designed such that the frequency response has a notch or a minimum at the switching frequency while having a desired cutoff frequency.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation

58.

Diesel exhaust fluid tank heating system

      
Application Number 17508223
Grant Number 11506100
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-22
First Publication Date 2022-04-28
Grant Date 2022-11-22
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Rockey, Shawn Aaron
  • Myers, Lorraine H.
  • Hudson, Matthew Richard
  • Richart, Kyle David
  • Fletcher, Corey James
  • Motz, Daniel Joseph

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a diesel exhaust fluid tank, a first temperature sensor positioned within the diesel exhaust fluid tank and structured to provide first temperature information indicative of a first temperature, and a second temperature sensor positioned within the diesel exhaust fluid tank and structured to provide second temperature information indicative of a second temperature. The systems and apparatuses further include one or more processing circuits including one or more memory devices coupled to one or more processors, the one or more memory devices configured to store instructions thereon that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to provide energy to a heating system based on the first temperature information and the second temperature information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01N 3/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust
  • F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion

59.

DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID TANK HEATING SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2021056189
Publication Number 2022/087366
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-22
Publication Date 2022-04-28
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Rockey, Shawn Aaron
  • Myers, Lorraine H.
  • Hudson, Matthew Richard
  • Richart, Kyle David
  • Fletcher, Corey James
  • Motz, Daniel Joseph

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a diesel exhaust fluid tank, a first temperature sensor positioned within the diesel exhaust fluid tank and structured to provide first temperature information indicative of a first temperature, and a second temperature sensor positioned within the diesel exhaust fluid tank and structured to provide second temperature information indicative of a second temperature. The systems and apparatuses further include one or more processing circuits including one or more memory devices coupled to one or more processors, the one or more memory devices configured to store instructions thereon that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to provide energy to a heating system based on the first temperature information and the second temperature information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
  • F01N 9/00 - Electrical control of exhaust gas treating apparatus

60.

PORTABLE AND MODULAR ENCLOSURE FOR ENGINE GENERATOR SET

      
Application Number US2021052594
Publication Number 2022/072460
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-29
Publication Date 2022-04-07
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • More, Shashikant Ramdas
  • Tandon, Atin
  • Demirdogen, Abdullah Caner

Abstract

A genset enclosure includes a skid platform, a plurality of gusset members, a plurality of roof supports, and a first and second plurality of sidewall panels. The gusset members are spaced along an outer perimeter of the skid platform and are coupled to the skid platform using fasteners. The gusset members are arranged in opposed pairs positioned on opposite lateral ends of the skid platform. Each gusset member defines a first portion extending upwardly from the skid platform normal to an upper surface of the skid platform and a second portion disposed at an upper end of the first portion and extending normal to the first portion and toward a centerline of the skid platform. The gusset members support the plurality of roof supports and the first and second plurality of sidewall panels to form an enclosed volume.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
  • E04B 1/00 - Constructions in generalStructures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
  • E04B 1/32 - Arched structuresVaulted structuresFolded structures
  • E04B 1/348 - Structures composed of units comprising at least considerable parts of two sides of a room, e.g. box-like or cell-like units closed or in skeleton form

61.

Portable and modular enclosure for engine generator set

      
Application Number 17488972
Grant Number 11866955
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-29
First Publication Date 2022-03-31
Grant Date 2024-01-09
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • More, Shashikant Ramdas
  • Tandon, Atin
  • Demirdogen, Abdullah Caner

Abstract

A genset enclosure includes a skid platform, a plurality of gusset members, a plurality of roof supports, and a first and second plurality of sidewall panels. The gusset members are spaced along an outer perimeter of the skid platform and are coupled to the skid platform using fasteners. The gusset members are arranged in opposed pairs positioned on opposite lateral ends of the skid platform. Each gusset member defines a first portion extending upwardly from the skid platform normal to an upper surface of the skid platform and a second portion disposed at an upper end of the first portion and extending normal to the first portion and toward a centerline of the skid platform. The gusset members support the plurality of roof supports and the first and second plurality of sidewall panels to form an enclosed volume.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E04H 5/02 - Buildings or groups of buildings for industrial purposes, e.g. for power-plants or factories
  • E04B 1/24 - Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts consisting of metal
  • F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators

62.

Systems and methods for a hybrid power grid

      
Application Number 17470542
Grant Number 12166345
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-09
First Publication Date 2022-03-17
Grant Date 2024-12-10
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor Nirantare, Prasanna S.

Abstract

Systems and methods for managing power on supplied to a load are provided. In some embodiments, a hybrid power system includes a generator and a power source having an inverter connected to one or more loads. The generator may have a controller that is configured to adjust a parameter (e.g., frequency) of electrical power output via the generator based on a current magnitude of electrical power output of the generator. The inverter is configured to detect the parameter of the electrical power supplied to the load and to adjust a magnitude of current electrical power output based on the detected parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
  • H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
  • H02P 9/10 - Control effected upon generator excitation circuit to reduce harmful effects of overloads or transients, e.g. sudden application of load, sudden removal of load, sudden change of load
  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers

63.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A HYBRID POWER GRID

      
Application Number US2021049645
Publication Number 2022/056114
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-09
Publication Date 2022-03-17
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor Nirantare, Prasanna S.

Abstract

Systems and methods for managing power on supplied to a load are provided. In some embodiments, a hybrid power system includes a generator and a power source having an inverter connected to one or more loads. The generator may have a controller that is configured to adjust a parameter (e.g., frequency) of electrical power output via the generator based on a current magnitude of electrical power output of the generator. The inverter is configured to detect the parameter of the electrical power supplied to the load and to adjust a magnitude of current electrical power output based on the detected parameter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/48 - Controlling the sharing of the in-phase component

64.

SYSTEM FOR A GENERATOR SET

      
Application Number US2021044697
Publication Number 2022/046383
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-05
Publication Date 2022-03-03
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zhao, Dexiu
  • Lu, Yongxing
  • Yan, Dongsheng

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include an asynchronous electrical machine coupled to an engine, a power supply selectively coupled to the electrical machine by a power supply switch device, and an electrical output coupled to the electrical machine by an output switch device. The electrical machine is structured to produce electricity when the power supply switch device is open, the output switch device is closed, and the electrical machine is mechanically driven by the engine, or perform as a starter motor to start the engine when the power supply switch device is closed, the output switch device is open, and the electrical machine mechanically drives the engine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
  • E04B 1/343 - Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport
  • E04H 5/02 - Buildings or groups of buildings for industrial purposes, e.g. for power-plants or factories

65.

PREDICTIVE POLE SLIP USING TIME SYNCHRONIZATION

      
Application Number US2021047083
Publication Number 2022/046601
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-23
Publication Date 2022-03-03
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kor, Sandeep
  • Mcdonald, Dennis

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include an alternator including a stator and a rotor structured to be coupled to a crankshaft of a prime mover, and processing circuits structured to: determine a crankshaft position, associate a crankshaft timestamp with the crankshaft position, determine a stator voltage waveform position, associate a stator voltage waveform timestamp with the stator voltage waveform position, determine a common time base using the crankshaft timestamp and the stator voltage waveform timestamp, determine a rotor position based on the crankshaft position and associated with the common time base, determine a load angle based on the rotor position and the stator voltage waveform position using the common time base, compare the load angle to a stability limit, and transmit a predicted pole slip signal to at least one of the prime mover or the alternator to inhibit a pole slip event when the load angle exceeds the stability limit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 6/10 - Arrangements for controlling torque ripple, e.g. providing reduced torque ripple
  • H02P 29/50 - Reduction of harmonics
  • H02P 9/00 - Arrangements for controlling electric generators for the purpose of obtaining a desired output
  • H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
  • G01R 31/34 - Testing dynamo-electric machines

66.

CONTAINER FOR A GENERATOR SET

      
Application Number US2021044686
Publication Number 2022/046382
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-05
Publication Date 2022-03-03
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Yan, Dongsheng
  • Zhao, Dexiu
  • Wang, Lei
  • Jiang, Xinjun
  • Lu, Yongxing
  • Gao, Beihai

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a container for a generator set. The container includes a housing including a cooling room structured to support a radiator and a radiator fan within the housing, an exhaust room structured to support an aftertreatment system, an engine room structured to contain the engine and the alternator within the housing, an air intake system positioned adjacent the engine room, and a control room structured to support control equipment for the generator set. The exhaust room may further support after treatment components including a muffler and an exhaust pipe.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 88/74 - Large containers having means for heating, cooling, aerating or other conditioning of contents
  • F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
  • F02D 29/06 - Controlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving electric generators

67.

Predictive pole slip using time synchronization

      
Application Number 17408980
Grant Number 11401905
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-23
First Publication Date 2022-02-24
Grant Date 2022-08-02
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kor, Sandeep
  • Mcdonald, Dennis

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include an alternator including a stator and a rotor structured to be coupled to a crankshaft of a prime mover, and processing circuits structured to: determine a crankshaft position, associate a crankshaft timestamp with the crankshaft position, determine a stator voltage waveform position, associate a stator voltage waveform timestamp with the stator voltage waveform position, determine a common time base using the crankshaft timestamp and the stator voltage waveform timestamp, determine a rotor position based on the crankshaft position and associated with the common time base, determine a load angle based on the rotor position and the stator voltage waveform position using the common time base, compare the load angle to a stability limit, and transmit a predicted pole slip signal to at least one of the prime mover or the alternator to inhibit a pole slip event when the load angle exceeds the stability limit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02N 11/10 - Safety devices
  • F02D 29/06 - Controlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving electric generators
  • F02D 41/22 - Safety or indicating devices for abnormal conditions
  • H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines
  • H02P 9/02 - Arrangements for controlling electric generators for the purpose of obtaining a desired output Details

68.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BATTERY THERMAL MANAGEMENT

      
Application Number US2021045152
Publication Number 2022/035727
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-09
Publication Date 2022-02-17
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor Vaidya, Pushkar

Abstract

Systems and methods for managing the temperature of an energy storage system are provided. In some embodiments, the energy storage system includes a housing, a first terminal, a second terminal, an energy storage element disposed within the housing, a thermal management system, and a controller. In some embodiments, the energy storage element are configured to electrically connect to a load or a grid via the second terminal. The thermal management system is configured to manage a temperature within the housing and also configured to receive power from an external power source via the first terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/63 - Control systems
  • H01M 10/66 - Heat-exchange relationships between the cells and other systems, e.g. central heating systems or fuel cells

69.

Systems and methods for battery thermal management

      
Application Number 16989124
Grant Number 11728533
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-10
First Publication Date 2022-02-10
Grant Date 2023-08-15
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor Vaidya, Pushkar

Abstract

Systems and methods for managing the temperature of an energy storage system are provided. In some embodiments, the energy storage system includes a housing, a first terminal, a second terminal, an energy storage element disposed within the housing, a thermal management system, and a controller. In some embodiments, the energy storage element are configured to electrically connect to a load or a grid via the second terminal. The thermal management system is configured to manage a temperature within the housing and also configured to receive power from an external power source via the first terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/627 - Stationary installations, e.g. power plant buffering or backup power supplies
  • H01M 10/633 - Control systems characterised by algorithms, flow charts, software details or the like
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H01M 10/63 - Control systems

70.

TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR BYPASS COAXIAL RE-INTRODUCTION SYSTEM TO OPTIMIZE TRANSIENT LOAD RESPONSE

      
Application Number US2021041013
Publication Number 2022/015587
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-09
Publication Date 2022-01-20
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Lackey, Jeremy A.
  • Anderson, Alan C.
  • Bettis, Joshua Bradley
  • Leffler, Steven L.
  • Ramachandran, Dilip
  • Rennekamp, John A.
  • Zur Loye, Axel O.
  • Kitchen, Andrew Guy
  • Tolhurst, George Martin

Abstract

A compressor bypass reintroduction system includes a compressor intake manifold and a bypass conduit. The compressor intake manifold defines a fluid plenum. The compressor intake manifold is engageable with a compressor. The bypass conduit extends into the fluid plenum and includes an ejector line. The ejector line is configured to be substantially collinear with the compressor and to discharge flow toward the compressor. In some embodiments, an outlet of the ejector is disposed proximate to an outlet of the fluid plenum that discharges flow into the compressor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02B 37/16 - Control of the pumps by bypassing charging air
  • F02B 37/007 - Engines characterised by provision of pumps driven at least for part of the time by exhaust with exhaust-driven pumps arranged in parallel
  • F02M 35/10 - Air intakesInduction systems
  • F02M 21/02 - Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
  • F04D 29/40 - CasingsConnections for working fluid
  • F04D 27/02 - Surge control

71.

ENCLOSURE SEGMENTS FOR FORMING AN ENCLOSURE FOR AN ENGINE GENERATOR SET

      
Application Number US2021039365
Publication Number 2022/005964
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-28
Publication Date 2022-01-06
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor More, Shashikant Ramdas

Abstract

A genset enclosure includes a frame system, a plurality of side panels, a plurality of roof panels, a first connector, and a second connector. The frame system includes a plurality of interconnected frame members. The plurality of side panels are coupled to opposing sides of the frame system. The plurality of roof panels are coupled to a roof of the frame system and extend between the opposing sides of the frame system. The plurality of roof panels are oriented perpendicular to the plurality of side panels. The frame system, the plurality of side panels, and the plurality of roof panels together define an enclosure portion having a first open end and a second open end. The first connector and second connector are engageable with one another and are coupled to the frame system along a perimeter of the first open end and the second open end, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
  • E04H 1/12 - Small buildings or other erections for limited occupation, erected in the open air or arranged in buildings, e.g. kiosks, waiting shelters for bus stops or for filling stations, roofs for railway platforms, watchmen's huts or dressing cubicles

72.

Enclosure segments for forming an enclosure for an engine generator set

      
Application Number 17360298
Grant Number 11591954
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-28
First Publication Date 2021-12-30
Grant Date 2023-02-28
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor More, Shashikant Ramdas

Abstract

A genset enclosure includes a frame system, a plurality of side panels, a plurality of roof panels, a first connector, and a second connector. The frame system includes a plurality of interconnected frame members. The plurality of side panels are coupled to opposing sides of the frame system. The plurality of roof panels are coupled to a roof of the frame system and extend between the opposing sides of the frame system. The plurality of roof panels are oriented perpendicular to the plurality of side panels. The frame system, the plurality of side panels, and the plurality of roof panels together define an enclosure portion having a first open end and a second open end. The first connector and second connector are engageable with one another and are coupled to the frame system along a perimeter of the first open end and the second open end, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
  • F01P 1/06 - Arrangements for cooling other engine or machine parts
  • F01P 1/00 - Air cooling

73.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PARALLELING MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES

      
Application Number US2021034782
Publication Number 2021/243168
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-28
Publication Date 2021-12-02
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor Scheuerell, Mike James

Abstract

Systems and methods for managing loads on a power grid are provided. In some embodiments, the load control system includes one or more power sources connected to a power grid. A method includes determining, by a first genset connected to a power grid, a power average at a first rate, and generating, by the first genset, a filtered power average. The filtered average includes the power average at a second rate. The filtered power average is used in a second algorithm to balance the load share of power sources on the power grid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 1/14 - Balancing the load in a network
  • H02P 9/10 - Control effected upon generator excitation circuit to reduce harmful effects of overloads or transients, e.g. sudden application of load, sudden removal of load, sudden change of load

74.

Turbocharger compressor bypass coaxial re-introduction system to optimize transient load response

      
Application Number 16927606
Grant Number 11174822
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-13
First Publication Date 2021-11-16
Grant Date 2021-11-16
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Lackey, Jeremy A.
  • Anderson, Alan C.
  • Bettis, Joshua Bradley
  • Leffler, Steven L.
  • Ramachandran, Dilip
  • Rennekamp, John A.
  • Zur Loye, Axel O.
  • Kitchen, Andrew Guy
  • Tolhurst, George Martin

Abstract

A compressor bypass reintroduction system includes a compressor intake manifold and a bypass conduit. The compressor intake manifold defines a fluid plenum. The compressor intake manifold is engageable with a compressor. The bypass conduit extends into the fluid plenum and includes an ejector line. The ejector line is configured to be substantially collinear with the compressor and to discharge flow toward the compressor. In some embodiments, an outlet of the ejector is disposed proximate to an outlet of the fluid plenum that discharges flow into the compressor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02M 26/05 - High pressure loops, i.e. wherein recirculated exhaust gas is taken out from the exhaust system upstream of the turbine and reintroduced into the intake system downstream of the compressor
  • F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
  • F02B 37/16 - Control of the pumps by bypassing charging air
  • F02B 37/18 - Control of the pumps by bypassing exhaust

75.

Systems and methods for automatic transfer switch load control

      
Application Number 16862040
Grant Number 12074441
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-29
First Publication Date 2021-11-04
Grant Date 2024-08-27
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Gilpin, Jacob R.
  • Novak, Andrew

Abstract

Systems and methods for managing loads on a power grid are provided. The load control system includes one or more energy sources connected to a common bus and a first device connected in series between the common bus and a first load. The first device may be an automatic transfer switch. The first device may include switching hardware configured to connect and disconnect the first load from the common bus and a load control circuit configured to cause the first load to disconnect from the common bus after a pre-determined amount of time detecting a trigger.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over

76.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH LOAD CONTROL

      
Application Number US2021028815
Publication Number 2021/222014
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-23
Publication Date 2021-11-04
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Gilpin, Jacob R.
  • Novak, Andrew

Abstract

Systems and methods for managing loads on a power grid are provided. The load control system includes one or more energy sources connected to a common bus and a first device connected in series between the common bus and a first load. The first device may be an automatic transfer switch. The first device may include switching hardware configured to connect and disconnect the first load from the common bus, and a load control circuit configured to cause the first load to disconnect from the common bus after detecting a trigger for a p re-determined amount of time. The trigger may comprise a frequency or voltage of electricity on the common bus falling below a threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading

77.

Masterless distributed power transfer control

      
Application Number 17239266
Grant Number 11689052
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-23
First Publication Date 2021-10-14
Grant Date 2023-06-27
Owner Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Novak, Andrew
  • Aufderhar, Kevin J.
  • Dahlen, Paul R.

Abstract

A method of power transfer control among a plurality of power sources coupled through a distribution system. The method comprises determining, at each power source of the plurality of power sources, an assignment of priorities for each of the plurality of power sources. The method also comprises obtaining, at each power source, information indicating an availability of each of the plurality of power sources and determining a set of available power sources, and identifying, at each power source, a preferred power source and a standby power source from the plurality of power sources. The method further comprises determining to change the preferred power source from a first power source to a second power source in response to detecting a condition, and conducting the power transfer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 11/01 - Automatic controllers electric
  • H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
  • H02J 3/46 - Controlling the sharing of output between the generators, converters, or transformers
  • H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
  • H02J 3/48 - Controlling the sharing of the in-phase component

78.

Systems and methods for stationary energy storage system optimization

      
Application Number 17248286
Grant Number 11552475
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-19
First Publication Date 2021-09-09
Grant Date 2023-01-10
Owner Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Ni, Yunxin

Abstract

Systems and methods for controlling power flow to and from an energy storage system are provided. One implementation relates to an energy storage system comprising an energy storage device, an inverter configured to control a flow of power out of the energy storage device, a rectifier configured to control the flow of power into the energy storage device and one or more controllers. The one or more controllers may be configured to determine a schedule of a plurality of time periods based on historical price data. Each of the plurality of time periods may be associated with one of a state of charging, discharging, or idle. The one or more controllers may be configured to control the inverter and the rectifier based on the determined schedule.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/46 - Accumulators structurally combined with charging apparatus
  • H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
  • H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
  • H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

79.

Scalable rules-based object-oriented power system control scheme

      
Application Number 17155354
Grant Number 11715954
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-22
First Publication Date 2021-07-29
Grant Date 2023-08-01
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Aufderhar, Kevin J.
  • Dahlen, Paul R.
  • Mcdonald, Dennis G.

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a non-transitory computer readable media having computer-executable instructions embodied therein that, when executed by a circuit of a power system, causes the power system to perform functions to activate and deactivate routes. The functions include determining a plurality of source objects, each including source functions and being assigned a position on a one-line topology; determining one or more switch objects, each including switch functions and being assigned a position on the one-line topology; determining one or more bus objects, each including bus functions and being assigned a position on the one-line topology; determining one or more load objects, each including load functions and being assigned a position on the one-line topology; and allocating each object to one of a plurality of controllers, each of the controllers structured to cooperatively perform the source functions, the switch functions, the bus functions, and the load functions to provide operation of the system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
  • H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks

80.

OBJECT BASED ROBUST AND REDUNDANT DISTRIBUTED POWER SYSTEM CONTROL

      
Application Number US2021014515
Publication Number 2021/150822
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-22
Publication Date 2021-07-29
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Aufderhar, Kevin J.
  • Dahlen, Paul R.
  • Mcdonald, Dennis G.
  • Keller, Gordon J.

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a first controller structured to control a first power system object located on a first route of a power system, and a second controller structured to control a second power system object located on a second route of the power system. The first controller and the second controller are both structured to perform a route level function including coordination of actions of the first power system object and the second power system object, and the first controller is a principal controller and the second controller is a participant controller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks

81.

Power system sequencing scheme for any arbitrary topology

      
Application Number 17155278
Grant Number 11557994
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-22
First Publication Date 2021-07-29
Grant Date 2023-01-17
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Aufderhar, Kevin J.
  • Dahlen, Paul R.
  • Mcdonald, Dennis G.

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a circuit structured to: identify a first source object, a second source object, and a load bus object; determine locations of the first source object, the second source object, and the load bus object on a one-line topology; receive operational parameters of the first source object, the second source object, and the load bus object; define, using the one-line topology, a first route including objects electrically connected between the first source object and the load bus object; define, using the one-line topology, a second route including all objects electrically connected between the second source object and the load bus object; and control operation of the first route and the second route.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02P 9/02 - Arrangements for controlling electric generators for the purpose of obtaining a desired output Details
  • H02J 4/00 - Circuit arrangements for mains or distribution networks not specified as ac or dc

82.

Object based robust and redundant distributed power system control

      
Application Number 17155288
Grant Number 11626752
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-22
First Publication Date 2021-07-29
Grant Date 2023-04-11
Owner Cummins Power Generation Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Aufderhar, Kevin J.
  • Dahlen, Paul R.
  • Mcdonald, Dennis G.
  • Keller, Gordon J.

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a first controller structured to control a first power system object located on a first route of a power system, and a second controller structured to control a second power system object located on a second route of the power system. The first controller and the second controller are both structured to perform a route level function including coordination of actions of the first power system object and the second power system object, and the first controller is a principal controller and the second controller is a participant controller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors

83.

POWER SYSTEM SEQUENCING SCHEME FOR ANY ARBITRARY TOPOLOGY

      
Application Number US2021014513
Publication Number 2021/150820
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-22
Publication Date 2021-07-29
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Aufderhar, Kevin J.
  • Dahlen, Paul R.
  • Mcdonald, Dennis G.

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a circuit structured to: identify a first source object, a second source object, and a load bus object; determine locations of the first source object, the second source object, and the load bus object on a one-line topology; receive operational parameters of the first source object, the second source object, and the load bus object; define, using the one-line topology, a first route including objects electrically connected between the first source object and the load bus object; define, using the one-line topology, a second route including all objects electrically connected between the second source object and the load bus object; and control operation of the first route and the second route.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
  • H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network

84.

SCALABLE RULES-BASED OBJECT-ORIENTED POWER SYSTEM CONTROL SCHEME

      
Application Number US2021014523
Publication Number 2021/150828
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-22
Publication Date 2021-07-29
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Aufderhar, Kevin J.
  • Dahlen, Paul R.
  • Mcdonald, Dennis G.

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a non-transitory computer readable media having computer-executable instructions embodied therein that, when executed by a circuit of a power system, causes the power system (74) to perform functions to activate and deactivate routes. The functions include determining a plurality of source objects (78), each including source functions and being assigned a position on a one-line topology; determining one or more switch objects (86), each including switch functions and being assigned a position on the one-line topology; determining one or more bus objects (82), each including bus functions and being assigned a position on the one-line topology; determining one or more load objects (90), each including load functions and being assigned a position on the one-line topology; and allocating each object to one of a plurality of controllers, each of the controllers structured to cooperatively perform the source functions, the switch functions, the bus functions, and the load functions to provide operation of the system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
  • H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
  • H02J 3/42 - Synchronising a generator for connection to a network or to another generator with automatic parallel connection when synchronism is achieved
  • H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network

85.

Current balancing for automatic transfer switches

      
Application Number 16756975
Grant Number 11244794
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-18
First Publication Date 2021-06-24
Grant Date 2022-02-08
Owner Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Supriya, Amrit
  • Zhou, Wangwei

Abstract

An automatic transfer switch includes a first phase switch component having a first plurality of cassettes, and at least one outer bus component disposed at an outer side of the first phase switch component. The automatic transfer switch additionally includes a first plate which is disposed on the outer side of the first phase switch component at a terminal end of the first phase switch component. The first plate is structured to increase impedance on an outer bus component of the first phase switch component to rebalance current along the first phase switch component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 9/54 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the switching device and for which no provision exists elsewhere
  • H01H 47/00 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the relay and designed to obtain desired operating characteristics or to provide energising current
  • H01H 9/00 - Details of switching devices, not covered by groups
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over

86.

Genset enclosure with air deflector assembly

      
Application Number 17247205
Grant Number 11411459
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-03
First Publication Date 2021-06-10
Grant Date 2022-08-09
Owner Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc. (USA)
Inventor More, Shashikant Ramdas

Abstract

A genset includes an enclosure and a deflector assembly. The enclosure defines an at least partially enclosed space and a ventilation air opening that fluidly couples the enclosed space with an environment surrounding the enclosure. The deflector assembly includes a deflector disposed within the enclosed space and an angle driver. The angle driver is structured to adjust an angular position of the deflector relative to the ventilation air opening to minimize exported noise.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
  • F01P 5/06 - Guiding or ducting air to or from ducted fans
  • H02K 5/00 - CasingsEnclosuresSupports
  • H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
  • H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines

87.

ELECTRONIC PUMP/COMPRESSOR FOR AN ENGINE SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2020070840
Publication Number 2021/113863
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-02
Publication Date 2021-06-10
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION IP, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Singh, Trideep
  • Liu, Jingxuan
  • Perks, Veronica Susan
  • Roach, Phillip L.
  • Lana, Carlos Alcides
  • Stetter, John C.
  • Cox, Stephen
  • Saad, Phillipe F.
  • Lewis, Jr., Rick Vaughan
  • Visaria, Milan Khushal

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a system including an electronic compressor, a bypass intake coupled between an engine system of a generator set and the electronic compressor, a bypass outlet coupled between the electronic compressor and the engine system, and a valve positioned to selectively inhibit flow between the bypass intake and the bypass outlet during a starting operation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02B 37/04 - Engines with exhaust drive and other drive of pumps, e.g. with exhaust-driven pump and mechanically-driven second pump
  • F02B 37/10 - Engines with exhaust drive and other drive of pumps, e.g. with exhaust-driven pump and mechanically-driven second pump at least one pump being alternately driven by exhaust and other drive
  • F02B 37/11 - Engines with exhaust drive and other drive of pumps, e.g. with exhaust-driven pump and mechanically-driven second pump at least one pump being alternately driven by exhaust and other drive driven by other drive at starting only
  • F02B 37/12 - Control of the pumps
  • F02B 37/14 - Control of the pumps of the alternation between exhaust drive and other drive of a pump, e.g. dependent on speed
  • F02B 37/16 - Control of the pumps by bypassing charging air
  • F02B 37/18 - Control of the pumps by bypassing exhaust
  • F02B 39/10 - Non-mechanical drives, e.g. fluid drives having variable gear ratio electric

88.

GENSET ENCLOSURE WITH AIR DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number US2020070847
Publication Number 2021/113867
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-03
Publication Date 2021-06-10
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION IP, INC. (USA)
Inventor More, Shashikant Ramdas

Abstract

A genset includes an enclosure and a deflector assembly. The enclosure defines an at least partially enclosed space and a ventilation air opening that fluidly couples the enclosed space with an environment surrounding the enclosure. The deflector assembly includes a deflector disposed within the enclosed space and an angle driver. The angle driver is structured to adjust an angular position of the deflector relative to the ventilation air opening to minimize exported noise.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
  • F01P 7/10 - Controlling of coolant flow the coolant being cooling-air by throttling amount of air flowing through liquid-to-air heat-exchangers
  • F01P 7/12 - Controlling of coolant flow the coolant being cooling-air by throttling amount of air flowing through liquid-to-air heat-exchangers by thermostatic control

89.

Genset enclosure

      
Application Number 29646090
Grant Number D0918140
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-05-01
First Publication Date 2021-05-04
Grant Date 2021-05-04
Owner Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Matthews, James
  • Radke, Todd
  • Peterschick, Mariann

90.

Generator set

      
Application Number 29714927
Grant Number D0916020
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-26
First Publication Date 2021-04-13
Grant Date 2021-04-13
Owner Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Drabek, Hans L.
  • Klejeski, Anthony T.

91.

FLAT FORCE BLOW-ON SWITCH

      
Application Number US2020038457
Publication Number 2020/257470
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-18
Publication Date 2020-12-24
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION IP, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zhou, Wangwei
  • Yadav, Lokesh J.

Abstract

A switch assembly, a system, and a method are provided. One such switch assembly includes a first connection bus to connect to a power source or a load and a second connection bus to connect to one of a second power source or the load. The switch assembly includes a shaft, a driving mechanism to engage the shaft, and a toggle arm connected to the first connection bus and secured to the driving mechanism. The switch assembly includes a pivot arm electrically connected to the second connection bus and including a contact pad. The shaft is structured to rotate the toggle arm from a closed position to an open position by rotating the driving mechanism, and in the closed position, a contact pad of the toggle arm contacts the contact pad of the pivot arm. The pivot arm is maintained substantially parallel to the second connection bus.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 1/22 - Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage by abutting with rigid pivoted member carrying the moving contact
  • H01H 1/50 - Means for increasing contact pressure, preventing vibration of contacts, holding contacts together after engagement, or biasing contacts to the open position
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over

92.

Energy storage system

      
Application Number 16734105
Grant Number 11196265
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-03
First Publication Date 2020-08-06
Grant Date 2021-12-07
Owner Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hunt, Michelle
  • Ayana, Elias M.
  • Palmer, Bradford K.

Abstract

Systems and methods for controlling power flow to and from an energy storage system are provided. One energy storage system includes an energy storage device and a bidirectional inverter configured to control a flow of power into or out of the energy storage device via a plurality of phases. The energy storage system further includes a controller configured to control the bidirectional inverter based on a load condition on one or more phases. The controller is configured to control the bidirectional inverter to store power generated by a generator set in the energy storage device and transmit power from the energy storage device to a load driven by the generator set in response to detecting a load imbalance between the phases.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 5/00 - Circuit arrangements for transfer of electric power between ac networks and dc networks
  • H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
  • H02J 3/26 - Arrangements for eliminating or reducing asymmetry in polyphase networks
  • H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
  • H02J 7/04 - Regulation of the charging current or voltage
  • H02J 3/02 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks using a single network for simultaneous distribution of power at different frequenciesCircuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks using a single network for simultaneous distribution of ac power and of dc power
  • H02J 7/14 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from dynamo-electric generators driven at varying speed, e.g. on vehicle

93.

Generator power systems with active and passive rectifiers

      
Application Number 16836374
Grant Number 11387744
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-31
First Publication Date 2020-07-16
Grant Date 2022-07-12
Owner Cummins Power Generation, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ayana, Elias M.
  • Palmer, Brad K.

Abstract

A system comprising a controllable alternating current power source; an active rectifier coupled to the controllable alternating current power source and configured to rectify an output of the controllable alternating current power source to supply a direct current to a load; and a controller configured to adjust at least one of a parameter of the controllable alternating current power source and a parameter of the active rectifier in response to a target output.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/219 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only in a bridge configuration

94.

REVERSE FLOW AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH

      
Application Number US2019062991
Publication Number 2020/112626
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-25
Publication Date 2020-06-04
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION IP, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Delago, Julie M.
  • Beaucage, Timothy R.
  • Mcdonald, Dennis

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include an automatic transfer switch including a source pole coupled with a power source, a first load pole coupled with a first load, a second load pole coupled with a second load, a first switch selectively coupling the first load pole to the source pole, and a second switch selectively coupling the second load pole to the source pole.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
  • H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading

95.

FOUR-WAY AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH

      
Application Number US2019063149
Publication Number 2020/112708
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-26
Publication Date 2020-06-04
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION IP, INC. (USA)
Inventor Dye, Brian G.

Abstract

A system includes a first group of cassettes, each cassette including a first stationary bar, a first plurality of fixed contact members, and a first plurality of movable contact members, each of which is electrically coupled and rotatably connected to the first stationary bar and configured to contact one of the first plurality of fixed contact members. The system includes a second group of cassettes each including a second stationary bar, a second plurality of fixed contact members, and a second plurality of movable contact members, each of which is electrically coupled and rotatably connected to the second stationary bar and configured to contact one of the second plurality of fixed contact members. The system includes at least one operating mechanism to control opening and closing of the movable contact members. The first stationary bar is coupled to the second stationary bar.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 1/22 - Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage by abutting with rigid pivoted member carrying the moving contact
  • H01H 1/54 - Means for increasing contact pressure, preventing vibration of contacts, holding contacts together after engagement, or biasing contacts to the open position by magnetic force
  • H01H 3/22 - Power arrangements internal to the switch for operating the driving mechanism
  • H01H 77/10 - Protective overload circuit-breaking switches operated by excess current and requiring separate action for resetting in which the excess current itself provides the energy for opening the contacts, and having a separate reset mechanism with electrodynamic opening
  • H01H 1/42 - Knife-and-clip contacts
  • H01H 9/40 - Multiple main contacts for the purpose of dividing the current through, or potential drop along, the arc
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over

96.

FOUR-WAY AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH POWER TOPOLOGY

      
Application Number US2019063161
Publication Number 2020/112713
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-26
Publication Date 2020-06-04
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION IP, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Beaucage, Timothy R.
  • Delago, Julie M.

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a mesh network for power distribution. The mesh network includes a plurality of interconnected four-way automatic transfer switches. Each four-way automatic transfer switch includes a common pole, a first pole selectively coupled to the common pole with a first switching device, a second pole selectively coupled to the common pole with a second switching device, a third pole selectively coupled to the common pole with a third switching device, and a fourth pole selectively coupled to the common pole with a fourth switching device. The common pole of a first interconnected four-way automatic transfer switch of the plurality of interconnected four- way automatic transfer switches is structured to provide power to a corresponding load, and the common poles of two or more of the plurality of interconnected four-way automatic transfer switches are structured to receive power from corresponding power sources.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
  • H01H 25/04 - Operating part movable angularly in more than one plane, e.g. joystick
  • H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over

97.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GROUND FAULT DETECTION IN POWER SYSTEMS USING COMMUNICATION NETWORK

      
Application Number US2019063267
Publication Number 2020/112785
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-26
Publication Date 2020-06-04
Owner CUMMINS POWER GENERATION IP, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Verma, Shubhranshu
  • Delago, Julie M.

Abstract

Systems, methods, storage media, and computing platforms for determining a fault in a power system, executing on a controller are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: receive a first value of current flow from a first current sensor installed on a first bus of the power system; receive a second value of current flow from a second current sensor installed on a second bus of the power system; determine a first direction of power flow in the first current sensor using the first value of current flow; determine a second direction of power flow in the second current sensor using the second value of current flow; and determine a power fault is located on one of the first bus of the power system or the second bus of the power system based on the first direction of power flow and the second direction of power flow.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 3/04 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection Details with warning or supervision in addition to disconnection, e.g. for indicating that protective apparatus has functioned
  • H02H 3/32 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to difference between voltages or between currentsEmergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to phase angle between voltages or between currents involving comparison of the voltage or current values at corresponding points in different conductors of a single system, e.g. of currents in go and return conductors
  • H02H 7/26 - Sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, e.g. for disconnecting a section on which a short-circuit, earth fault, or arc discharge has occurred

98.

Reverse flow automatic transfer switch

      
Application Number 16200374
Grant Number 11394201
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-26
First Publication Date 2020-05-28
Grant Date 2022-07-19
Owner Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Delago, Julie M.
  • Beaucage, Timothy R.
  • Mcdonald, Dennis

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include an automatic transfer switch including a source pole coupled with a power source, a first load pole coupled with a first load, a second load pole coupled with a second load, a first switch selectively coupling the first load pole to the source pole, and a second switch selectively coupling the second load pole to the source pole.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/06 - Controlling transfer of power between connected networksControlling sharing of load between connected networks
  • H01H 3/28 - Power arrangements internal to the switch for operating the driving mechanism using electromagnet
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over

99.

Air cleaner

      
Application Number 16697089
Grant Number 11554334
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-26
First Publication Date 2020-05-28
Grant Date 2023-01-17
Owner Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Drabek, Hans L.
  • Klejeski, Anthony T.

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a generator set including a chassis, an engine mounted to the chassis, an inverter coupled to the engine, and a housing coupled to the chassis. The engine and inverter are contained within the chassis and the housing. An air cleaner is sized to fit within the housing and includes an air cleaner housing defining an inlet and an outlet, and a sealing surface positioned between the inlet and the outlet, and a cover pivotably coupled to the air cleaner housing and including a carrier sized to be received within the air cleaner housing. The cover includes an air filter receiving feature structured to support an air filter and position the air filter between the inlet and the outlet, and a carrier flange structured to seal a portion of the air filter between the sealing surface and the carrier flange when the cover is arranged in a closed position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
  • B01D 46/10 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using filter plates, sheets or pads having plane surfaces
  • H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines
  • H02K 11/04 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection for rectification
  • H02K 9/26 - Structural association of machines with devices for cleaning or drying cooling medium, e.g. with filters

100.

Four-way automatic transfer switch power topology

      
Application Number 16201573
Grant Number 10978906
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-27
First Publication Date 2020-05-28
Grant Date 2021-04-13
Owner Cummins Power Generation IP, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Beaucage, Timothy R.
  • Delago, Julie M.

Abstract

Systems and apparatuses include a mesh network for power distribution. The mesh network includes a plurality of interconnected four-way automatic transfer switches. Each four-way automatic transfer switch includes a common pole, a first pole selectively coupled to the common pole with a first switching device, a second pole selectively coupled to the common pole with a second switching device, a third pole selectively coupled to the common pole with a third switching device, and a fourth pole selectively coupled to the common pole with a fourth switching device. The common pole of a first interconnected four-way automatic transfer switch of the plurality of interconnected four-way automatic transfer switches is structured to provide power to a corresponding load, and the common poles of two or more of the plurality of interconnected four-way automatic transfer switches are structured to receive power from corresponding power sources.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
  • H01H 71/00 - Details of the protective switches or relays covered by groups
  • H02H 7/28 - Sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, e.g. for disconnecting a section on which a short-circuit, earth fault, or arc discharge has occurred for meshed systems
  • H01H 63/28 - Driving arrangements for multi-position wipers with continuous motion of wiper until a selected position is reached with an individual motor for each selector switch
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