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：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：US20080100159A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-01

申请号：US11553028

申请日：2006-10-26

Applicant: Robert T. Dawsey ,  Constantin C. Stancu ,  Eric R. Ostrom ,  Young Doo

Inventor： Robert T. Dawsey ,  Constantin C. Stancu ,  Eric R. Ostrom ,  Young Doo

IPC: H02K9/20 ,  H02K9/00

CPC classification number: H02K1/20 ,  B60L1/003 ,  B60L3/0061 ,  B60L2220/46 ,  B60L2220/50 ,  B60L2240/425 ,  H02K5/20 ,  H02K9/10 ,  H02K9/19 ,  Y02T10/641 ,  Y02T10/642

Abstract: A coaxial stack of laminations for a stator of an electrical machine uses laminations that are substantially identical and in direct abutment with one another. Each of the laminations has an outer periphery and an inner periphery with the outer periphery being defined by an array of outwardly projecting pins and the inner periphery being defined by an array of inwardly projecting teeth. The outwardly projecting pins cooperate with a jacket surrounding the stack to provide a cooling space through which cooling liquid flows while the teeth provide spaces therebetween for receiving for receiving stator windings. The number of pins (npin) is proportional to the number of teeth (nth) according to the relationship (2K+1)/(2Kth) times the number of teeth (nth), where K is a selected integer number and Kth is the number of teeth past which each lamination is rotated with respect to adjacent laminations so that spaces between the teeth of adjacent laminations are aligned.

Abstract translation: 用于电机的定子的同轴叠层叠片使用基本上相同并且彼此直接邻接的叠片。 每个叠片具有外周边和内周边，其外围由向外突出的销的阵列限定，并且内周由内向突出的齿阵列限定。 向外突出的销与围绕堆叠的护套配合以提供冷却空间，冷却液通过该空间流动，同时齿在其间提供空间用于接收定子绕组。 根据关系式（2K + 1）/（2K + 1）/（2K + 1）/（2K + 1）/（2K + 1）/ / SUB>）乘以齿数（第n ），其中K是选定的整数，并且K 是每个层压被转动的齿数， 相邻的叠片，使相邻叠片的齿之间的空间对齐。

公开(公告)号：US07277304B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-02

申请号：US11233840

申请日：2005-09-23

Applicant: Constantin C. Stancu ,  Mark L Selogie

Inventor： Constantin C. Stancu ,  Mark L Selogie

IPC: H02M3/537

CPC classification number: H02M7/493 ,  B60L3/003 ,  B60L3/0092 ,  B60L3/04 ,  B60L3/12 ,  B60L11/1803 ,  B60L2210/46 ,  B60L2220/58 ,  B60L2240/526 ,  H02M1/32 ,  H02M2001/325 ,  Y02T10/641 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7241

Abstract: A multiple DC-to-AC inverter system, which is suitable for an electric or hybrid vehicle application, includes a plurality of inverters controlled by a single controller. One example embodiment includes four three-phase inverters driving one six-phase motor, where the output of the first inverter is coupled to the output of the fourth inverter and the output of the second inverter is coupled to the output of the third inverter. In response to the failure of an inverter, the drive signals to the inverter that is coupled to the faulty inverter are updated such that the partner inverter can remain active without being driven into an over-current condition.

Abstract translation: 适用于电动或混合动力车辆应用的多个DC-AC逆变器系统包括由单个控制器控制的多个逆变器。 一个示例实施例包括驱动一个六相电动机的四个三相逆变器，其中第一逆变器的输出耦合到第四逆变器的输出，并且第二逆变器的输出耦合到第三逆变器的输出。 响应于逆变器的故障，更换耦合到故障逆变器的逆变器的驱动信号，使得伙伴逆变器可以保持有效而不被驱动到过电流状态。

公开(公告)号：US06950321B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-27

申请号：US10669618

申请日：2003-09-24

Applicant: Constantin C. Stancu ,  Silva Hiti

Inventor： Constantin C. Stancu ,  Silva Hiti

IPC: H02M1/12 ,  H02M7/5387

CPC classification number: H02M7/53875 ,  H02M1/12 ,  H02M2001/123

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for controlling an inverter with an under-damped L-C filter connected to a load. Samples of the inverter output are processed to generate voltage regulation signals and damping signals. The voltage regulation signals include both regulating and imbalance compensating elements, and are further modified by the damping signals. The modified voltage regulation signals control the switching circuits of the inverter to stabilize the inverter output to the load.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于控制与负载连接的欠阻尼L-C滤波器的逆变器的方法和装置。 处理逆变器输出的样本以产生电压调节信号和阻尼信号。 电压调节信号包括调节和不平衡补偿元件，并被阻尼信号进一步修改。 修改后的电压调节信号控制逆变器的开关电路，使变频器的输出稳定在负载上。

公开(公告)号：US06366043B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-02

申请号：US09492042

申请日：2000-01-27

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

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

IPC: H02P700

CPC classification number: B60L11/1807 ,  B60L2220/14 ,  H02P6/28 ,  Y02T10/642 ,  Y02T10/7005

Abstract: A control system and method for use in controlling a torque-controlled permanent magnet synchronous motor drive. A slew-rate limiter processes an input torque command to produce a modified torque command that is input to the motor drive. A controller is coupled to the slew-rate limiter and the motor drive for dynamically limiting the input torque command applied to the motor drive and its rate of increase. The slew rate limiter processes an applied torque command to output a modified torque command that is applied to the motor drive. Current control error signals are output by the motor drive. The RMS value of the current control error signals is computed. The RMS value is compared to low and high thresholds. If the RMS value is greater than the high threshold, the modified torque command is reduced until the RMS value is less than the high threshold. If the current control error signal is greater than the low threshold and less than the high threshold, the modified torque command is not increased in absolute value even if the input torque command is increasing in absolute value. If the RMS value is less than the low threshold, no change is made to the input torque command.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制转矩控制的永磁同步电动机驱动器的控制系统和方法。 转速限制器处理输入转矩指令以产生输入到电动机驱动器的修正转矩指令。 控制器耦合到转换速率限制器和电动机驱动器，用于动态地限制施加到电动机驱动器的输入转矩指令及其增加速率。 压摆率限制器处理施加的转矩指令以输出施加到电动机驱动器的修正转矩指令。 电机驱动器输出电流控制误差信号。 计算出当前控制误差信号的RMS值。 将RMS值与低阈值和高阈值进行比较。 如果RMS值大于高阈值，则修正的转矩指令减小直到RMS值小于高阈值。 如果电流控制误差信号大于低阈值且小于高阈值，则即使输入转矩指令的绝对值增加，修正转矩指令也不会在绝对值上增加。 如果RMS值小于低阈值，则不会改变输入转矩指令。

公开(公告)号：US06262896B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-17

申请号：US09596694

申请日：2000-06-19

Applicant: Constantin C. Stancu ,  Silva Hiti ,  James Nagashima

Inventor： Constantin C. Stancu ,  Silva Hiti ,  James Nagashima

IPC: H02M3335

CPC classification number: H02M7/53875 ,  B60L11/1803 ,  B60L15/08 ,  B60L2210/10 ,  H02M2001/0006 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7216

Abstract: An electric power system for an electric vehicle includes an electric drive motor, a high voltage bus for supplying operating power to energize the drive motor, and an inverter including power switching devices and having an inverter output. The inverter is coupled between the high voltage bus and the electric drive motor and a controller is coupled to the inverter and provides motor control signals and high frequency injection signals to the inverter. An auxiliary power unit is coupled to the inverter output and has a DC output for supplying DC operating power. The auxiliary power unit supplies DC power in response to the high frequency injection signals. The electric drive motor operates in response to the motor control signals and is substantially unaffected by the high frequency injection signals.

Abstract translation: 电动车辆用电力系统包括：电驱动电动机，用于供给动力用电动机的高电压总线;以及包含电力开关装置的逆变器输出的逆变器。 逆变器耦合在高压母线和电动马达之间，控制器耦合到逆变器，并向变频器提供电机控制信号和高频注入信号。 辅助电源单元耦合到逆变器输出，并具有用于提供直流工作电力的直流输出。 辅助电源单元响应高频注入信号提供直流电源。 电驱动电动机响应于电机控制信号而工作，并且基本上不受高频注入信号的影响。

公开(公告)号：US09780665B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US13421001

申请日：2012-03-15

Applicant: Lihua Li ,  Seok-Joo Jang ,  Ray M Ransom ,  Constantin C. Stancu

Inventor： Lihua Li ,  Seok-Joo Jang ,  Ray M Ransom ,  Constantin C. Stancu

IPC: H02M3/156 ,  H02M3/158

CPC classification number: H02M3/1584 ,  H02M2003/1586

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for control operation of a boost converter. The boost converter includes an input, an output, and a plurality of paths electrically connecting the input to the output. The boost converter also includes a plurality of switches disposed along the paths to control current flow between the input and the output. The system includes a controller. The controller receives a desired current to be supplied at the output. The controller determines which of the paths to utilize based at least in part on the desired current. The controller controls the switches based at least in part on the determination of which of the paths to utilize.

公开(公告)号：US08749090B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US12699535

申请日：2010-02-03

Applicant: Constantin C. Stancu ,  Robert T. Dawsey

Inventor： Constantin C. Stancu ,  Robert T. Dawsey

IPC: H02G3/00

CPC classification number: H02P4/00 ,  B60L11/12 ,  B60L11/1868 ,  B60L11/1881 ,  H02P21/0003 ,  H02P27/08 ,  Y02T10/643 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7066 ,  Y02T10/7077 ,  Y02T90/34

Abstract: Automotive propulsion systems and methods of operation are provided. The automotive propulsion system includes a first voltage source, a power electronics device comprising a plurality of power switching devices coupled to the first voltage source, an electric motor having a plurality of windings coupled to the plurality of power switching devices and a neutral node interconnecting the plurality of windings, and a second voltage source coupled to the neutral node of the electric motor and the first voltage source.

Abstract translation: 提供汽车推进系统和操作方法。 汽车推进系统包括第一电压源，包括耦合到第一电压源的多个功率开关装置的电力电子装置，具有耦合到多个功率开关装置的多个绕组的电动马达以及将 多个绕组，以及耦合到电动机的中性节点和第一电压源的第二电压源。

公开(公告)号：US20130147309A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-13

申请号：US13314065

申请日：2011-12-07

Applicant: Khwaja M. Rahman ,  Constantin C. Stancu ,  Sinisa Jurkovic ,  Xinyu Zhou ,  Qiang Niu ,  Xu Han

Inventor： Khwaja M. Rahman ,  Constantin C. Stancu ,  Sinisa Jurkovic ,  Xinyu Zhou ,  Qiang Niu ,  Xu Han

IPC: H02K1/26

CPC classification number: H02K1/24 ,  H02K29/03 ,  H02K2201/03 ,  H02K2213/03

Abstract: An electric machine is provided with a rotor configured to be rotatable within a stator. A first and second tooth are disposed circumferentially along an outer perimeter of the rotor and at least partially define a first slot. The first and the second tooth define a respective first and second outer edge extending between a respective tooth base and a respective tooth tip. An arc radius from the origin to the outer perimeter of the rotor varies along the first outer edge of the first tooth, thereby creating a first non-uniform gap between the rotor and the stator. The arc radius from the origin to the outer perimeter of the rotor varies along the second outer edge of the second tooth, thereby creating a second non-uniform gap between the rotor and the stator. The rotor geometry is configured to reduce torque ripple without skewing either the rotor or the stator.

Abstract translation: 电机设置有可在定子内旋转的转子。 第一和第二齿沿着转子的外周边沿圆周设置并且至少部分地限定第一槽。 第一和第二齿限定在相应的齿根和相应的齿尖之间延伸的相应的第一和第二外边缘。 从转子的原点到外周的弧半径沿着第一齿的第一外边缘变化，从而在转子和定子之间产生第一不均匀的间隙。 从转子的原点到外周的弧半径沿着第二齿的第二外边缘变化，从而在转子和定子之间产生第二非均匀的间隙。 转子几何形状被配置为减小转矩脉动，而不会使转子或定子歪斜。