公开(公告)号：US07449853B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-11

申请号：US11217868

申请日：2005-09-01

Applicant: Mark D. Korich ,  Mark L Selogie ,  Constantin C. Stancu

Inventor： Mark D. Korich ,  Mark L Selogie ,  Constantin C. Stancu

IPC: H02P6/00

CPC classification number: H02M1/44 ,  H02K3/50 ,  H02K5/225 ,  H02K9/22

Abstract: A high current interconnection system is provided which can be configured to couple a motor to an inverter. A high current interconnection system comprises a bus bar, a motor winding coupled to the bus bar, and a thermal interface. The motor winding is configured to receive a current. The thermal interface can be coupled to at least one of the motor winding or the bus bar. The thermal interface is configured to reduce a temperature of the motor winding or bus bar which the thermal interface is coupled to.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种大电流互连系统，其可被配置为将电动机耦合到逆变器。 大电流互连系统包括母线，耦合到母线的电动机绕组和热接口。 电机绕组被配置为接收电流。 热接口可以耦合到电动机绕组或母线中的至少一个。 热接口被配置为降低热接口耦合到的电动机绕组或汇流条的温度。

公开(公告)号：US06617820B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-09

申请号：US09947294

申请日：2001-09-07

Applicant: Douglas S. Carlson ,  Constantin C. Stancu ,  James M. Nagashima ,  Silva Hiti ,  Khwaja M. Rahman

Inventor： Douglas S. Carlson ,  Constantin C. Stancu ,  James M. Nagashima ,  Silva Hiti ,  Khwaja M. Rahman

IPC: H02P528

CPC classification number: B60L1/003 ,  B60L11/1803 ,  B60L11/1887 ,  B60L15/007 ,  B60L15/20 ,  B60L2220/18 ,  B60L2220/54 ,  B60L2220/58 ,  B60L2240/421 ,  B60L2240/423 ,  B60L2240/427 ,  B60L2240/429 ,  B60L2240/527 ,  B60L2240/529 ,  Y02T10/641 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/7275 ,  Y02T90/34

Abstract: A method of generating low voltage auxiliary power forms for electric or hybrid vehicle use by tapping power from the traction motor primary winding with a secondary winding and rectifier.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过从具有次级绕组和整流器的牵引电动机初级绕组抽出电力来产生用于电动或混合动力车辆的低压辅助动力形式的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06288515B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-11

申请号：US09552426

申请日：2000-04-19

Applicant: Silva Hiti ,  Constantin C. Stancu ,  Dragan S. Maric

Inventor： Silva Hiti ,  Constantin C. Stancu ,  Dragan S. Maric

IPC: H02P528

CPC classification number: H02P6/085 ,  H02P21/08

Abstract: A surface-mounted permanent magnet synchronous machine drive and a method of controlling the machine drive. Flux weakening and current regulating loops cooperate to provide automatic transition to the flux weakening mode (operation above base speed), regardless of DC bus voltage, load or other operating conditions. The modulation index (d) is used as a condition for automatic start of flux weakening operation is very useful because this point can be easily changed by software when necessary, regardless of the value of DC bus voltage. This feature provides significant performance improvement. No look-up tables are used in the flux weakening loop. The on-set point for flux weakening is automatically adjusted, and may be changed through software. An appropriate d-axis current component is injected over the entire speed range, providing the maximum available torque (which corresponds to the q-axis current component).

Abstract translation: 一种表面安装的永磁同步电机驱动器和一种控制机器驱动的方法。 磁通弱化和电流调节回路协作，以提供自由过渡到磁通弱化模式（高于基本速度的运行），而不管直流母线电压，负载或其他工作条件如何。 使用调制指数（d）作为自动启动磁通弱化操作的条件是非常有用的，因为无论DC总线电压值如何，该点在必要时可以通过软件容易地改变。 此功能可显着提升性能。 磁通弱化回路中没有使用查找表。 磁通弱化的设定点自动调整，可通过软件更改。 在整个速度范围内注入适当的d轴电流分量，提供最大可用转矩（对应于q轴电流分量）。

公开(公告)号：US07944161B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-17

申请号：US12047123

申请日：2008-03-12

Applicant: Silva Hiti ,  David Tang ,  Brian A. Welchko ,  Milun Perisic ,  Constantin C. Stancu

Inventor： Silva Hiti ,  David Tang ,  Brian A. Welchko ,  Milun Perisic ,  Constantin C. Stancu

IPC: H02P21/00

CPC classification number: H02P27/06 ,  H02P3/22 ,  H02P23/10

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for improved discharge of a DC bus which provides power to an inverter. An electric motor system provided with the improved discharge method for discharge of the DC bus includes an electric motor, the inverter which provides electric control for the permanent magnet electric motor, the direct current (DC) bus which provides power to the inverter, and a processor. The processor generates operational control signals and provides such operational control signals to the inverter. In response to detecting a predetermined discharge signal, the processor generates operational control signals for generating a ripple current in motor windings of the electric motor to dissipate energy from the DC bus through a passive load, the passive load including the motor windings of the electric motor.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于改进向逆变器提供电力的DC总线的放电的方法和装置。 具有改善的用于排放DC总线的放电方法的电动机系统包括电动机，为永磁电动机提供电力控制的逆变器，向逆变器供电的直流（DC）总线，以及 处理器。 处理器产生操作控制信号，并向变频器提供这种操作控制信号。 响应于检测到预定的放电信号，处理器产生用于在电动机的电动机绕组中产生纹波电流的操作控制信号，以通过无源负载从DC总线耗散能量，包括电动机的电动机绕组的被动负载 。

公开(公告)号：USRE42200E1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-08

申请号：US11962370

申请日：2007-12-21

Applicant: Brian Welchko ,  Jonathan B. Huse ,  Silva Hiti ,  Brendan M. Conlon ,  Constantin C. Stancu ,  Khwaja M. Rahman ,  David Tang ,  William R. Cawthorne

Inventor： Brian Welchko ,  Jonathan B. Huse ,  Silva Hiti ,  Brendan M. Conlon ,  Constantin C. Stancu ,  Khwaja M. Rahman ,  David Tang ,  William R. Cawthorne

IPC: G05B9/02

CPC classification number: G05B9/02 ,  B60L3/0061 ,  B60L3/0069 ,  B60L3/04 ,  B60L15/2009 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7275

Abstract: An apparatus includes a multi-phase inverter, a fault detector to indicate a detection of a fault, a sensor to provide a speed signal indicative of whether a speed of a PM motor is greater than a transition speed, and a controller. The controller is operable to apply either an open-circuit response or a short-circuit response to the multi-phase inverter. The open-circuit response is applied when the speed of the PM motor is greater less than the transition speed and a fault is detected. The short-circuit response is applied when the speed of the PM motor is less greater than the transition speed and the fault is detected. The transition speed is either a fixed predetermined speed or an adjusted predetermined speed.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括多相逆变器，用于指示故障检测的故障检测器，提供指示PM电动机的速度是否大于转换速度的速度信号的传感器以及控制器。 控制器可操作地对多相逆变器施加开路响应或短路响应。 当PM电机的转速大于转换速度并且检测到故障时，应用开路响应。 当PM电机的速度小于转换速度并检测到故障时，应用短路响应。 过渡速度是固定的预定速度或调整的预定速度。

公开(公告)号：US07756669B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-13

申请号：US12141653

申请日：2008-06-18

Applicant: Constantin C. Stancu ,  Robert T. Dawsey ,  Brian A. Welchko

Inventor： Constantin C. Stancu ,  Robert T. Dawsey ,  Brian A. Welchko

IPC: G01K1/08 ,  G01N27/416

CPC classification number: G06F17/5036 ,  G06F2217/78

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for modeling temperature characteristics of components in a system such as a power module for a hybrid or electric vehicle. A power dissipation value is calculated for each of the components in the system. A first filter is applied to the power dissipation value associated with a selected component to determine its estimated temperature. For each of the neighboring components located adjacent to the selected component, a cross-coupling temperature is estimated by applying other filters to each of the power dissipation values for the neighboring components. The estimated temperature of the selected component and the estimated cross-coupling temperatures for each of the neighboring components can then be added to thereby estimate the operating temperature for the selected component. Further, the operation of the system may be adjusted if the operating temperature determined for the selected component exceeds a threshold value.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于对诸如混合动力或电动车辆的功率模块的系统中的部件的温度特性进行建模的方法和系统。 为系统中的每个组件计算功耗值。 将第一滤波器应用于与所选择的分量相关联的功耗值，以确定其估计的温度。 对于与所选择的部件相邻的相邻部件中的每一个，通过对相邻部件的每个功率耗散值应用其它滤波器来估计交叉耦合温度。 然后可以添加所选择的部件的估计温度和每个相邻部件的估计交叉耦合温度，从而估计所选部件的工作温度。 此外，如果为所选择的部件确定的工作温度超过阈值，则可以调整系统的操作。

公开(公告)号：US20100019702A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-28

申请号：US12176842

申请日：2008-07-21

Applicant: Seok-Joo JANG ,  Constantin C. STANCU ,  George R. WOODY

Inventor： Seok-Joo JANG ,  Constantin C. STANCU ,  George R. WOODY

IPC: H02P27/06 ,  G05F1/10 ,  H02P5/00

CPC classification number: G01R19/0092 ,  H02M2001/0009

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for sensing currents on a plurality of phases and determining current information therefrom. The multi-phase boost converter includes a single sensor coupled to all of the plurality of phases and a controller coupled to the sensor for determining the current information in response to currents on each of the plurality of phases sensed by the sensor. The sensing method utilizes the gate drive signals and the DC current sensor output to calculate the currents on each of the plurality of phases sensed by the sensor.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于感测多个相位上的电流并从其确定当前信息的方法和装置。 所述多相升压转换器包括耦合到所述多个相位的单个传感器，以及耦合到所述传感器的控制器，用于响应于由所述传感器感测到的所述多个相位中的每一个上的电流来确定所述当前信息。 感测方法利用栅极驱动信号和直流电流传感器输出来计算由传感器感测的多个相位上的电流。

公开(公告)号：US20090319115A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-24

申请号：US12141653

申请日：2008-06-18

Applicant: Constantin C. STANCU ,  Robert T. DAWSEY ,  Brian A. WELCHKO

Inventor： Constantin C. STANCU ,  Robert T. DAWSEY ,  Brian A. WELCHKO

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F7/60

CPC classification number: G06F17/5036 ,  G06F2217/78

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for modeling temperature characteristics of components in a system such as a power module for a hybrid or electric vehicle. A power dissipation value is calculated for each of the components in the system. A first filter is applied to the power dissipation value associated with a selected component to determine its estimated temperature. For each of the neighboring components located adjacent to the selected component, a cross-coupling temperature is estimated by applying other filters to each of the power dissipation values for the neighboring components. The estimated temperature of the selected component and the estimated cross-coupling temperatures for each of the neighboring components can then be added to thereby estimate the operating temperature for the selected component. Further, the operation of the system may be adjusted if the operating temperature determined for the selected component exceeds a threshold value.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于对诸如混合动力或电动车辆的功率模块的系统中的部件的温度特性进行建模的方法和系统。 为系统中的每个组件计算功耗值。 将第一滤波器应用于与所选择的分量相关联的功耗值，以确定其估计的温度。 对于与所选择的部件相邻的相邻部件中的每一个，通过对相邻部件的每个功率耗散值应用其它滤波器来估计交叉耦合温度。 然后可以添加所选择的部件的估计温度和每个相邻部件的估计交叉耦合温度，从而估计所选部件的工作温度。 此外，如果为所选择的部件确定的工作温度超过阈值，则可以调整系统的操作。

公开(公告)号：US07525825B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-28

申请号：US11218367

申请日：2005-09-02

Applicant: Mark D. Korich ,  Mark L Selogie ,  Constantin C. Stancu

Inventor： Mark D. Korich ,  Mark L Selogie ,  Constantin C. Stancu

IPC: H02J1/02

CPC classification number: H01R13/719 ,  H01R4/30

Abstract: A filter assembly is provided which includes a Faraday cage interface. Electrical noise is filtered by the Faraday cage interface. The Faraday cage interface is configured to prevent passage of electromagnetic waves.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种包括法拉第笼式接口的过滤组件。 电气噪声由法拉第笼式接口过滤。 法拉第笼式接口被配置为防止电磁波的通过。

公开(公告)号：US20080219032A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-11

申请号：US11684023

申请日：2007-03-09

Applicant: Constantin C. Stancu ,  Daniel L. Kowalewski ,  Robert T. Dawsey

Inventor： Constantin C. Stancu ,  Daniel L. Kowalewski ,  Robert T. Dawsey

IPC: H02M3/335

CPC classification number: H02M3/1582 ,  H02M3/156 ,  Y10T307/511 ,  Y10T307/516

Abstract: A method and system for operating a power converter having an electrical component and a switch coupled to a voltage source are provided. A signal is received that is representative of a desired current flow through the electrical component. A signal is generated that is representative of a difference between the desired current flow and an actual current flow through the electrical component. A duty cycle for the switch is calculated based on the signal representative of the difference and a voltage generated by the voltage source.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于操作具有电气部件的功率转换器和耦合到电压源的开关的方法和系统。 接收代表通过电气部件的期望电流的信号。 产生代表期望电流与通过电气部件的实际电流之间的差异的信号。 基于代表差异的信号和由电压源产生的电压来计算开关的占空比。