Abstract:
For use in a tape transport including a drive motor for transporting tape across a recording or playback head, and a motor drive circuit for selectively applying drive current to the motor, an electrical circuit for applying a reverse drive current to the motor for rapidly reducing the speed of the drive motor upon the receipt of a stop signal. The circuit provides controlled reverse current to the drive motor over a period of time initiated by a stop signal and extending until a predetermined reduced speed is reached after which the reverse drive signal is removed and the motor allowed to coast to a halt.
Abstract:
A control circuit for controlling the effective power to a load from a power source of substantially constant direct current voltage in which the amount of effective power delivered to the load is controlled by controlling the percentage of time that the load and the power source are interconnected. Included within the system is a switching device preferably of the solid-state type which is alternately placed in the conductive and nonconductive state to vary the percentage of time. Two forms are included, the first being essentially a low power form and the second a dual level type of control system in which it is possible to alternate selectively between two modes of operation to operate the control circuit in a high and low power mode. Also provided is the application of the dual mode system to a direct current motor control system for providing what in the art is known as plugging.
Abstract:
A spinning turbine has a speed-controlled brakeable electric drive motor. The drive motor is a commutatorless DC motor, the stator field of which can be reversed for braking. After the stator field is reversed, the stator current is turned off after a given speed is reached. The spinning turbine of the invention is used for the ''''open-end'''' spinning process.
Abstract:
The disclosure describes an automated aerial vehicle (AAV) and system for automatically detecting a contact or an imminent contact between a propeller of the AAV and an object (e.g., human, pet, or other animal). When a contact or an imminent contact is detected, a safety profile may be executed to reduce or avoid any potential harm to the object and/or the AAV. For example, if a contact with a propeller of the AAV by an object is detected, the rotation of the propeller may be stopped to avoid harming the object. Likewise, an object detection component may be used to detect an object that is nearing a propeller, stop the rotation of the propeller, and/or navigate the AAV away from the detected object.
Abstract:
A solar tracker having a brake function is disclosed. The solar tracker according to an embodiment of the present invention relates to a technology having a dual position sensing device provided at a part at which altitude adjustment and horizontal rotation of a solar collector plate respectively end, such that a brake is accurately operated for a driving motor, which is respectively in charge of altitude adjustment and horizontal rotation.
Abstract:
A braking system for waterborne propeller driven vessel which, upon activating a brake pedal or similar actuation device causes the vessel to almost immediately stop its forward movement. The system initiates a burst of highly amplified horsepower and torque, created by a controlled pulse of electrical power released from a bank of fully charged ultracapacitors. This pulse of electrical power is sent directly to AC induction-driven motors, causing oversized propellers to immediately rotate astern, thereby generating a reverse thrust in opposition to the vessel's forward movement sufficient to stop the vessel. The horsepower and torque produced by the braking system and operation of the present invention will also cause the oversize propellers to transmit this tremendous power into the water, without cavitation, to assist in stopping vessel movement.