公开(公告)号：US20150181745A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14573066

申请日：2014-12-17

Applicant: Control Techniques Limited

Inventor： Peter Charles HAND ,  Charles Anthony CACHIA

IPC: H05K7/14

CPC classification number: H05K7/1417 ,  H02B1/0523 ,  Y10T403/60

Abstract: A mounting latch for mounting a device to a rail is provided. The mounting latch comprises: a moveable actuator having a profile; a latch mechanism comprising first and second opposed rail engaging members, at least one of the members having a face for causing the member to yield against a bias source when the latch mechanism is engaging with the rail; and a follower enabling the at least one member to follow a rotational movement of the actuator such that movement of the actuator in a first direction causes the at least one member to become unlatched from the rail.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于将设备安装到轨道的安装闩锁。 安装闩锁包括：具有轮廓的可移动致动器; 闩锁机构包括第一和第二相对的轨道接合构件，所述构件中的至少一个具有用于当所述闩锁机构与所述轨道接合时使所述构件抵靠偏压源产生的面; 以及使所述至少一个构件能够跟随所述致动器的旋转运动的从动件，使得所述致动器在第一方向上的运动导致所述至少一个构件从所述轨道解锁。

公开(公告)号：US20140326442A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-06

申请号：US14267072

申请日：2014-05-01

Applicant: Control Techniques Limited

Inventor： John Paul KURPIEWSKI ,  Simon David HART-SHORT

IPC: F28F27/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/206 ,  G05B15/02 ,  H02K9/00 ,  H05K7/2089

Abstract: There is described a method (20) of cooling a device generating heat. The method includes (21) monitoring a temperature associated with the device. The method also includes (25) automatically operating a cooling means at a first rate if the monitored temperature rises above a first temperature threshold. The method also includes (26) automatically operating the cooling means at a second increased rate if the monitored temperature rises above a second temperature threshold. There is also described a system (10) for cooling a device (16) generating heat. The system (10) comprises means (18) for monitoring a temperature associated with the device (10), cooling means (14), and a controller (12) for operating the cooling means (14) at various rates. The controller (12) is arranged to automatically operate the cooling means (14) at a first rate if the temperature rises above a first temperature threshold. The controller (12) is further arranged to automatically operate the cooling means (14) at a second increased rate if the temperature rises above a second temperature threshold. According to the invention, the point at which the monitored temperature reaches the second threshold may be delayed by operating the cooling means at a first rate prior to operating the cooling means at an increased second rate. In applications in which short periods of relatively high heat generation are experienced, the invention may delay the point at which the cooling means needs to be operated at a high level, reducing the overall noise generation of the cooling means.

Abstract translation: 描述了冷却产生热量的装置的方法（20）。 该方法包括（21）监测与该装置相关联的温度。 该方法还包括（25）如果所监视的温度升高到高于第一温度阈值，则以第一速率自动操作冷却装置。 该方法还包括（26）如果所监视的温度升高到高于第二温度阈值，则以第二增加速率自动操作冷却装置。 还描述了用于冷却产生热量的装置（16）的系统（10）。 系统（10）包括用于监测与装置（10）相关联的温度的装置（18），冷却装置（14）和用于以各种速率操作冷却装置（14）的控制器（12）。 如果温度升高到高于第一温度阈值，则控制器（12）被布置成以第一速率自动操作冷却装置（14）。 如果温度升至高于第二温度阈值，控制器（12）还被布置成以第二增加速率自动操作冷却装置（14）。 根据本发明，可以在以增加的第二速率操作冷却装置之前以第一速率操作冷却装置来延迟监测温度达到第二阈值的点。 在经历短时间相对较高的发热的应用中，本发明可以延迟冷却装置需要高水平运行的点，从而减少了冷却装置的总体噪声产生。

公开(公告)号：US20140246913A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-04

申请号：US14195063

申请日：2014-03-03

Applicant: Control Techniques Limited

Inventor： Frank Weiner Heerdt

IPC: H02M1/12

CPC classification number: H02M7/49 ,  H02M5/458 ,  H02M7/487 ,  Y10T307/696

Abstract: A circuit for an electrical load comprises a passive transformer, the secondary of which is connected to power cells for each phase according to the transformer tappings. Each power cell comprises a low cost but efficient power factor correction circuit to produce lower harmonics on the transformer.

Abstract translation: 用于电负载的电路包括无源变压器，根据变压器接头，其被辅助连接到每相的功率单元。 每个功率单元包括低成本但有效的功率因数校正电路，以在变压器上产生较低的谐波。

公开(公告)号：US20140218980A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：US14173095

申请日：2014-02-05

Applicant: Control Techniques Limited

Inventor： Peter Eigenbrodt

IPC: H02M7/42

CPC classification number: H02M7/42 ,  H02J3/1885 ,  H02P9/08 ,  Y02E40/32

Abstract: An inverter circuit comprises an inverter which can be configurable for controlling the supply of mains current from a grid to an electric machine in a start-up mode whereby the machine drives the prime mover for initialisation. Thereafter the same inverter is reconfigurable as part of the circuit to supply reactive power to the grid when the machine is running as a generator powered by the prime mover.

Abstract translation: 逆变器电路包括逆变器，其可以被配置为在起动模式下控制从电网到电机的电源电流的供应，由此机器驱动原动机进行初始化。 此后，当机器作为由原动机供电的发电机运行时，相同的逆变器可重新配置为电路的一部分，以向电网提供无功功率。

公开(公告)号：US20140203843A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-24

申请号：US14159945

申请日：2014-01-21

Applicant: Control Techniques Limited

Inventor： Robert Anthony Cottell

IPC: H03K17/78

CPC classification number: H03K17/78 ,  H03K17/0826 ,  H03K17/0828 ,  H03K2217/0027

Abstract: A desaturation detection circuit for use between the desaturation detection input of an optocoupler and the output of a power switching device, the desaturation detection circuit comprising: a threshold setting element having an input and an output, the input for connection to the output of a power switching device via one or more diode(s), the threshold setting element being arranged to set a threshold voltage at the input at which the threshold setting element will provide an output at the output of the threshold setting element when the input voltage is exceeded, and a detector having an input connected to the output of the threshold setting element and an output connectable to a desaturation detection input of an optocoupler, the detector being arranged to detect an output at the output of the threshold setting element and in response to provide a control signal at the output of the detector for the desaturation detection input to trigger a desaturation routine in the optocoupler.

Abstract translation: 一种用于光耦合器的去饱和检测输入和功率开关器件的输出之间的去饱和检测电路，该去饱和检测电路包括：具有输入和输出的阈值设置元件，用于连接到功率输出的输入端 开关装置，所述阈值设定元件被配置为在所述输入端设定阈值电压，在所述输入处阈值设定元件将在所述输入电压超过时在所述阈值设定元件的输出处提供输出， 以及检测器，其具有连接到阈值设置元件的输出的输入端和可连接到光耦合器的去饱和检测输入的输出端，所述检测器被布置成检测阈值设置元件的输出处的输出，并且响应于提供 用于去饱和检测输入的检测器输出处的控制信号，以触发光耦合器中的去饱和程序。

公开(公告)号：US20140125262A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：US14068464

申请日：2013-10-31

Applicant: Control Techniques Limited

Inventor： Simon David Hart ,  Antony John Webster ,  Kondala Rao Gandu

IPC: H02P6/00

CPC classification number: H02P6/182 ,  G01R31/343

Abstract: A circuit for monitoring the operation of an electric motor comprises means for deriving a motor signal indicative of a relatively low frequency characteristic of the motor commutation current (for example the back EMF ripple) by rejecting the high frequency components which are mainly the result of the commutation events. The circuit also includes means for producing a pulse from the low frequency characteristic which has a duration related to the motor speed.

Abstract translation: 用于监视电动机的操作的电路包括用于通过拒绝主要是由于电动机的转换结果的高频分量而导出表示电动机换向电流（例如，反电动势纹波）的较低频率特性的电动机信号的装置 换向事件 该电路还包括用于从具有与电动机速度相关的持续时间的低频特性产生脉冲的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20140095104A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：US14044294

申请日：2013-10-02

Applicant: Control Techniques Limited

Inventor： Rhys Marc Owen ,  Simon David Hart

IPC: G01K1/02

CPC classification number: G01K1/026 ,  G01K7/425

Abstract: A method and apparatus to monitor the condition of an apparatus (e.g a variable speed drive), the apparatus comprising: a processor, a plurality of devices and a plurality of temperature sensors, each sensor associated with a device, the processor being arranged in use to: determine, for each of a plurality of sensors, the temperature of the associated device based on the temperature sensed by the sensor and the mode of operation of the device; compare the determined temperatures for each device with stored data relating to the mode of operation of the apparatus; and based on the comparison determine whether the apparatus is operating as expected in the mode of operation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于监视装置（例如变速驱动器）的状况的方法和装置，所述装置包括：处理器，多个装置和多个温度传感器，每个传感器与装置相关联，所述处理器被布置在使用中 基于由所述传感器感测的温度和所述设备的操作模式，为所述多个传感器中的每一个确定所述相关设备的温度; 将每个设备的确定的温度与存储的与设备的操作模式有关的数据进行比较; 并且基于比较来确定设备在操作模式下是否按预期操作。

公开(公告)号：US20130307457A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-21

申请号：US13875873

申请日：2013-05-02

Applicant: Control Techniques Limited

Inventor： Colin Hargis

IPC: H02P29/00

CPC classification number: H02P29/0088 ,  H02P29/68

Abstract: A method of controlling a current flowing through a component of a drive comprising the steps of: estimating the current flowing through a component; estimating the temperature of the component; comparing the estimated temperature with a desired maximum temperature for the component; and adjusting the current flowing through the component based on the result of the comparing step.

Abstract translation: 一种控制流经驱动部件的电流的方法，包括以下步骤：估计流经部件的电流; 估计组件的温度; 将估计的温度与组分的期望的最高温度进行比较; 以及基于所述比较步骤的结果调整流过所述部件的电流。

公开(公告)号：US20130307223A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-21

申请号：US13875480

申请日：2013-05-02

Applicant: Control Techniques Limited

Inventor： Charles Anthony Cachia

IPC: F16J15/02

CPC classification number: F16J15/02 ,  F16J15/025

Abstract: A sealing element (1) comprising, in cross-section, a body (7a) and a first sealing part (8a).The first sealing part (8a) providing a sealing face (12a), the first sealing part being connected to and angularly and resiliently displaceable relative to a first surface of the body (7a).

Abstract translation: 一种密封元件（1），其横截面包括主体（7a）和第一密封部分（8a）。所述第一密封部分（8a）提供密封面（12a），所述第一密封部分连接到 相对于主体（7a）的第一表面成角度地且可弹性地移位。

公开(公告)号：US20130306281A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-21

申请号：US13886550

申请日：2013-05-03

Applicant: Control Techniques Limited

Inventor： Charles Anthony Cachia

IPC: F28F3/00

CPC classification number: F28F3/00 ,  F28D1/024 ,  F28D2021/0029 ,  G06F1/20 ,  H01L23/34 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H05K7/20 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a plate for use with a heatsink. The plate is adapted to engage with the heatsink and a fan subassembly, and comprises a first substantially planar section which is adapted to engage with the heatsink and a second substantially planar section which is adapted to engage with the fan subassembly.