GB2136224A - Vehicle electrical system - Google Patents
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- GB2136224A GB2136224A GB08305722A GB8305722A GB2136224A GB 2136224 A GB2136224 A GB 2136224A GB 08305722 A GB08305722 A GB 08305722A GB 8305722 A GB8305722 A GB 8305722A GB 2136224 A GB2136224 A GB 2136224A
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- battery
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
- F02N—STARTING OF COMBUSTION ENGINES; STARTING AIDS FOR SUCH ENGINES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F02N11/00—Starting of engines by means of electric motors
- F02N11/10—Safety devices
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
- H02J—CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
- H02J7/00—Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
- H02J7/14—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
- H02J7/1423—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 with multiple batteries
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R16/00—Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for
- B60R16/02—Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric constitutive elements
- B60R16/03—Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric constitutive elements for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems or for
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
- F02N—STARTING OF COMBUSTION ENGINES; STARTING AIDS FOR SUCH ENGINES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F02N11/00—Starting of engines by means of electric motors
- F02N11/08—Circuits or control means specially adapted for starting of engines
- F02N11/0862—Circuits or control means specially adapted for starting of engines characterised by the electrical power supply means, e.g. battery
- F02N11/0866—Circuits or control means specially adapted for starting of engines characterised by the electrical power supply means, e.g. battery comprising several power sources, e.g. battery and capacitor or two batteries
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
- H02J—CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
- H02J2310/00—The network for supplying or distributing electric power characterised by its spatial reach or by the load
- H02J2310/40—The network being an on-board power network, i.e. within a vehicle
- H02J2310/46—The network being an on-board power network, i.e. within a vehicle for ICE-powered road vehicles
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02T—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION
- Y02T10/00—Road transport of goods or passengers
- Y02T10/60—Other road transportation technologies with climate change mitigation effect
- Y02T10/70—Energy storage systems for electromobility, e.g. batteries
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- Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
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- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Control Of Charge By Means Of Generators (AREA)
- Charge And Discharge Circuits For Batteries Or The Like (AREA)
Abstract
In order to ensure engine starting even after a vehicle has been left for extended periods with electrical loads energised, a vehicle electrical system has two batteries, one (2) dedicated to a first set of loads (3) including those which may be switched on when the engine is not running, and the other (5) connected to the engine starting system (6). A device (4) prevents discharge of the other battery (5) through the first set of loads (3) while permitting the battery (5) to be charged by the generator (1) when the engine is running. The device (4) may be a rectifier or a switch operated by the engine. <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION
Vehicle electrical system
This invention relates to an electrical system for vehicles having an internal combustion engine.
The conventional motor car suffers from the disadvantage that it cannot start itself if it is left for long periods with electrical equipment such as headlights switched on. In such circumstances the battery is discharged and is no longer able to supply sufficient current to drive the starter motor and energise the ignition system.
According to the present invention, there is provided an electrical system for a vehicle having an internal combustion engine comprising a first set of loads including all vehicle electrical devices required to be operable when an engine run switch is in an "off" position; a second set of loads including all electrical devices required to start the engine; a first battery arranged for supplying the first set of loads; a second battery arranged for supplying the second set of loads; a common engine driven generator for supplying both sets of loads when the engine is running and for charging both batteries; and means for preventing discharge of the second battery through any load of the first set, at least when the engine running switch is in the "off" position.
Even if a vehicle having an electrical system embodying the invention is left for long periods with lights or other devices switched on, the second battery will retain its charge ready for starting the engine.
A number of subsidiary advantages are also obtained from the two battery concept of the invention. The first battery can be located remote from the engine compartment thereby easing packaging problems in the engine compartment.
The retaining bracket for the two smaller batteries can be more readily designed to meet battery retention standards. The batteries can have different discharge performance and different reserve capacity each appropriate to its primary function.
The invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing in which the single figure is a schematic circuit diagram of a vehicle electrical system embodying the invention.
In the circuit diagram, two sets of vehicle electrical loads are represented by blocks 3 and 6.
The first set of loads 3 includes such electrical devices as dre required to be operated when the engine is stationary and the engine run switch is in its "off" position. These are particularly the vehicle parking lights, radio and clock. Other loads which are not required to be operated when the engine is switched off and not necessary for starting the engine may also be included in the first set of loads.
The second set of electrical loads 6 includes all devices necessary for starting the engine, that is to say the starter motor and ignition system and, optionally, other devices not required to be operated when the engine run switch is in its off position.
A first battery 2 with a high reserve capacity and a relatively low discharge performance is connected in circuit with the first set of loads 3 and a separate second battery 5 with a high discharge performance and a relatively low reserve capacity is connected in circuit with the second set of loads 6.
A device 4 prevents discharge of the second battery 5 through the first set of loads 3 but permits charging of the second battery 5 by an engine driven generator 1.
The discharge preventing device 4 may be a rectifier to present a low resistance to current passing from the generator 1 to the battery 5 but a high resistance in the opposite direction.
Alternative the device 4 may be a switch arranged to be mechanically or electrically operated by the engine run switch so that it is off which the engine run switch is off but on which the engine run switch is on. With this alternative arrangement the two sets of loads with their associated batteries may be transposed.
1. An electrical system for a vehicle having an internal combustion engine comprising:
a) a first set of loads including all vehicle electrical devices required to be operable when an engine run switch is in an "off" position;
b) a second set of loads including all electrical devices required to start the engine;
c) a first battery arranged for supplying the first set of loads;
d) a second battery arranged for supplying the second set of loads;
e) a common engine driven generator for supplying both sets of loads when the engine is running and for charging both batteries; and
f) means for preventing discharge of the second battery through any load of the first set, at least when the engine running switch is in the "off" position.
2. A vehicle electrical system as claimed in
Claim 1, in which the generator is connected directly to the first battery and the discharge preventing means is a rectifier connected between the generator and the second battery and presenting a low re'sistance to charging of the second battery by the generator but a high resistance to discharge of the second battery through any load of the first set at any time.
3. A vehicle electrical system as claimed in
Claim 1, in which the generator is connected directly to the second battery and the first battery is connected to the generator by the discharge preventing means.
4. A vehicle electrical system as claimed in
Claim 3, in which the discharge preventing means id a switching device open when the engine is running.
5. A vehicle electrical system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the first battery is located remote from the second battery and remote from the engine compartment of the
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Claims (8)
1. An electrical system for a vehicle having an internal combustion engine comprising:
a) a first set of loads including all vehicle electrical devices required to be operable when an engine run switch is in an "off" position;
b) a second set of loads including all electrical devices required to start the engine;
c) a first battery arranged for supplying the first set of loads;
d) a second battery arranged for supplying the second set of loads;
e) a common engine driven generator for supplying both sets of loads when the engine is running and for charging both batteries; and
f) means for preventing discharge of the second battery through any load of the first set, at least when the engine running switch is in the "off" position.
2. A vehicle electrical system as claimed in
Claim 1, in which the generator is connected directly to the first battery and the discharge preventing means is a rectifier connected between the generator and the second battery and presenting a low re'sistance to charging of the second battery by the generator but a high resistance to discharge of the second battery through any load of the first set at any time.
3. A vehicle electrical system as claimed in
Claim 1, in which the generator is connected directly to the second battery and the first battery is connected to the generator by the discharge preventing means.
4. A vehicle electrical system as claimed in
Claim 3, in which the discharge preventing means id a switching device open when the engine is running.
5. A vehicle electrical system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the first battery is located remote from the second battery and remote from the engine compartment of the vehicle.
6. A vehicle electrical system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the first battery has a lower discharge capacity than the second battery.
7. A vehicle electrical system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the first battery has a higher reserve capacity than the second battery.
8. A vehicle electrical system substantiaily as hereinbefore described with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawing.
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GB08305722A GB2136224A (en) | 1983-03-02 | 1983-03-02 | Vehicle electrical system |
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GB08305722A GB2136224A (en) | 1983-03-02 | 1983-03-02 | Vehicle electrical system |
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Cited By (18)
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GB2174558A (en) * | 1985-03-28 | 1986-11-05 | Sutton & Gates | Power supply for a boat or caravan |
EP0361824A2 (en) * | 1988-09-26 | 1990-04-04 | Nec Corporation | Battery charger for vehicle-mounted equipment using engine operation as start timing determination |
GB2245413A (en) * | 1990-06-04 | 1992-01-02 | Japan Storage Battery Co Ltd | Main battery including a spare battery for use in emergency. |
EP0464694A2 (en) * | 1990-06-28 | 1992-01-08 | Nippondenso Co., Ltd. | Power source unit for an automotive vehicle |
DE4219398A1 (en) * | 1992-06-13 | 1993-12-16 | Claas Ohg | Buffered power supply for on-board electronics |
GB2268342A (en) * | 1991-10-15 | 1994-01-05 | Gordon Kent Lambert | Dual battery vehicle electrical system |
FR2729901A1 (en) * | 1995-01-30 | 1996-08-02 | Valeo Equip Electr Moteur | Energy management unit for motor vehicle with multiple energy storage |
FR2739733A1 (en) * | 1995-10-06 | 1997-04-11 | Peugeot | Dual battery electric supply device for motor vehicle with internal combustion engine |
FR2750660A1 (en) * | 1996-07-05 | 1998-01-09 | Renault | SYSTEM FOR MANAGING THE ENERGY GENERATED BY A HIGH POWER ALTERNATOR ON BOARD A VEHICLE |
WO1998001669A1 (en) * | 1996-07-03 | 1998-01-15 | Renault | System for managing electric energy and alternator for motor vehicle |
WO1998019890A1 (en) * | 1996-11-07 | 1998-05-14 | Robert Bosch Gmbh | Control unit for the power supply system on-board |
EP0984543A2 (en) * | 1998-09-02 | 2000-03-08 | Scania CV Aktiebolag (publ) | Electrical system for motor vehicles |
US6313546B1 (en) * | 1999-04-16 | 2001-11-06 | Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha | Power supply assembly for a vehicle |
US6321707B1 (en) * | 1998-11-12 | 2001-11-27 | James Dunn | Multifunction auxiliary vehicle power and starter system |
WO2003023934A2 (en) * | 2001-09-07 | 2003-03-20 | Koeberl Heimo | Switching arrangement for back-up accumulator and control device for a battery |
WO2003056683A1 (en) * | 2001-12-27 | 2003-07-10 | Lear Automotive (Eeds) Spain, S.L. | Circuit and method of controlling vehicle battery charges |
DE4421540B4 (en) * | 1993-06-25 | 2006-03-23 | Denso Corp., Kariya | Starter device for vehicles |
GB2471930A (en) * | 2009-07-15 | 2011-01-19 | Int Truck Intellectual Prop Co | Motor vehicle having plural batteries |
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GB1436406A (en) * | 1973-05-16 | 1976-05-19 | Maremont Corp | Dual battery electrical system for internal combsustion engine |
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GB2174558A (en) * | 1985-03-28 | 1986-11-05 | Sutton & Gates | Power supply for a boat or caravan |
EP0361824A2 (en) * | 1988-09-26 | 1990-04-04 | Nec Corporation | Battery charger for vehicle-mounted equipment using engine operation as start timing determination |
EP0361824A3 (en) * | 1988-09-26 | 1991-01-16 | Nec Corporation | Battery charger for vehicle-mounted equipment using engine operation as start timing determination |
GB2245413B (en) * | 1990-06-04 | 1994-08-03 | Japan Storage Battery Co Ltd | Electric storage battery arrangement |
US5154985A (en) * | 1990-06-04 | 1992-10-13 | Japan Storage Battery Co., Ltd. | Battery with a spare battery |
GB2245413A (en) * | 1990-06-04 | 1992-01-02 | Japan Storage Battery Co Ltd | Main battery including a spare battery for use in emergency. |
EP0464694A2 (en) * | 1990-06-28 | 1992-01-08 | Nippondenso Co., Ltd. | Power source unit for an automotive vehicle |
EP0464694A3 (en) * | 1990-06-28 | 1993-03-31 | Nippondenso Co., Ltd. | Power source unit for an automotive vehicle |
GB2268342A (en) * | 1991-10-15 | 1994-01-05 | Gordon Kent Lambert | Dual battery vehicle electrical system |
DE4219398A1 (en) * | 1992-06-13 | 1993-12-16 | Claas Ohg | Buffered power supply for on-board electronics |
DE4421540B4 (en) * | 1993-06-25 | 2006-03-23 | Denso Corp., Kariya | Starter device for vehicles |
FR2729901A1 (en) * | 1995-01-30 | 1996-08-02 | Valeo Equip Electr Moteur | Energy management unit for motor vehicle with multiple energy storage |
FR2739733A1 (en) * | 1995-10-06 | 1997-04-11 | Peugeot | Dual battery electric supply device for motor vehicle with internal combustion engine |
WO1998001669A1 (en) * | 1996-07-03 | 1998-01-15 | Renault | System for managing electric energy and alternator for motor vehicle |
FR2750660A1 (en) * | 1996-07-05 | 1998-01-09 | Renault | SYSTEM FOR MANAGING THE ENERGY GENERATED BY A HIGH POWER ALTERNATOR ON BOARD A VEHICLE |
WO1998019890A1 (en) * | 1996-11-07 | 1998-05-14 | Robert Bosch Gmbh | Control unit for the power supply system on-board |
EP0984543A2 (en) * | 1998-09-02 | 2000-03-08 | Scania CV Aktiebolag (publ) | Electrical system for motor vehicles |
EP0984543A3 (en) * | 1998-09-02 | 2004-01-21 | Scania CV Aktiebolag (publ) | Electrical system for motor vehicles |
US6321707B1 (en) * | 1998-11-12 | 2001-11-27 | James Dunn | Multifunction auxiliary vehicle power and starter system |
US6313546B1 (en) * | 1999-04-16 | 2001-11-06 | Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha | Power supply assembly for a vehicle |
WO2003023934A2 (en) * | 2001-09-07 | 2003-03-20 | Koeberl Heimo | Switching arrangement for back-up accumulator and control device for a battery |
WO2003023934A3 (en) * | 2001-09-07 | 2003-12-11 | Heimo Koeberl | Switching arrangement for back-up accumulator and control device for a battery |
WO2003056683A1 (en) * | 2001-12-27 | 2003-07-10 | Lear Automotive (Eeds) Spain, S.L. | Circuit and method of controlling vehicle battery charges |
GB2471930A (en) * | 2009-07-15 | 2011-01-19 | Int Truck Intellectual Prop Co | Motor vehicle having plural batteries |
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