Vehicle electrical system state controller
A motor vehicle electrical power distribution system includes a plurality of distribution sub-systems, an electrical power storage sub-system and a plurality of switching devices for selective connection of elements of and loads on the power distribution system to the electrical power storage sub-system. A state transition initiator provides inputs to control system operation of switching devices to change the states of the power distribution system. The state transition initiator has a plurality of positions selection of which can initiate a state transition. The state transition initiator can emulate a four position rotary ignition switch. Fail safe power cutoff switches provide high voltage switching device protection.
- Research Organization:
- International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC. Lisle, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- EE0003303
- Assignee:
- International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
- Patent Number(s):
- 9,789,764
- Application Number:
- 14/369,875
- OSTI ID:
- 1400255
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2012 Mar 07
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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