Double-ended inverter system with isolated neutral topology
    72.
    发明授权
    Double-ended inverter system with isolated neutral topology 有权
    具有隔离中性拓扑的双端逆变器系统

    公开(公告)号:US08002056B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-23

    申请号:US12106875

    申请日:2008-04-21

    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for an inverter system for use in a vehicle having a first energy source and a second energy source. The system comprises a motor having a first set of windings and a second set of windings. The first set of windings is electrically isolated from the second set of windings. The system further comprises a first inverter coupled to the first energy source and adapted to drive the motor, wherein the first set of windings are coupled to the first inverter. The system also comprises a second inverter coupled to the second energy source and adapted to drive the motor, wherein the second set of windings are coupled to the second inverter. A controller is coupled to the first inverter and the second inverter.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于具有第一能量源和第二能量源的车辆中的逆变器系统的系统和方法。 该系统包括具有第一组绕组和第二组绕组的马达。 第一组绕组与第二组绕组电隔离。 该系统还包括耦合到第一能量源并适于驱动电动机的第一逆变器,其中第一组绕组耦合到第一逆变器。 该系统还包括耦合到第二能量源并适于驱动电动机的第二逆变器,其中第二组绕组耦合到第二逆变器。 控制器耦合到第一反相器和第二反相器。

    Redundant DC bus discharge for an electric motor system
    73.
    发明授权
    Redundant DC bus discharge for an electric motor system 有权
    用于电动机系统的冗余直流母线放电

    公开(公告)号:US07944160B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-17

    申请号:US12047120

    申请日:2008-03-12

    CPC classification number: H02P21/0003 H02M2001/322

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for discharging a direct current (DC) bus providing power to a motor control circuit in an electric motor system. The method includes the steps of detecting a predetermined discharge signal and generating operational control signals comprising phase currents for dissipating energy from the DC bus through a passive load in response to detecting the predetermined discharge signal, wherein the passive load includes motor windings of an electric motor of the electric motor system. The method also includes the step of providing the operational control signals to the motor control circuit for discharging the DC bus through the motor control circuit and the motor windings of the electric motor.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于对在电动机系统中的电动机控制电路供电的直流(DC)总线的放电的方法和装置。 该方法包括以下步骤:响应于检测到预定的放电信号,产生包括用于从DC总线通过无源负载消耗能量的相电流的操作控制信号,其中被动负载包括电动机的电动机绕组 的电机系统。 该方法还包括向电动机控制电路提供操作控制信号以通过电动机控制电路和电动机的电动机绕组排放DC总线的步骤。

    Electric motor drive systems, motor vehicles, and methods of phase current regulation
    74.
    发明授权
    Electric motor drive systems, motor vehicles, and methods of phase current regulation 有权
    电动机驱动系统,机动车辆和相电流调节方法

    公开(公告)号:US07880425B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-01

    申请号:US11944793

    申请日:2007-11-26

    Abstract: In various embodiments, an electric motor drive system (400, FIG. 4) and a motor vehicle (1000, FIG. 10) include an inverter (404, FIG. 4) adapted to generate (604, FIG. 6), based on inverter control inputs, a number, N, of phase current waveforms (118, FIG. 1), and a phase current sampling apparatus (408, FIG. 4) having a same number, N, of current sensors (502, 503, 504, FIG. 5). Each of the current sensors is adapted to receive one of the phase current waveforms, and the current sensors are adapted simultaneously to sample the phase current waveforms and to generate digital values representing amplitudes of the phase current waveforms. The system and motor vehicle also include a controller (410, FIG. 4) adapted to receive the digital values, to perform an evaluation of the digital values, and to generate the inverter control inputs (462, FIG. 4) based on the evaluation.

    Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中,电动机驱动系统(400,图4)和机动车辆(图10中的1000)包括适于产生(604,图6)的逆变器(图4),基于 逆变器控制输入,N个相电流波形(图118)和具有相同数量N的电流传感器(502,503,504)的相电流采样装置(408,图4) ,图5)。 每个电流传感器适于接收一个相电流波形,并且电流传感器同时适应于对相电流波形进行采样并产生表示相电流波形幅度的数字值。 系统和机动车辆还包括适于接收数字值的控制器(410,图4),以执行数字值的评估,并且基于评估产生逆变器控制输入(462,图4) 。

    Method and system for operating an electric motor coupled to multiple power supplies
    76.
    发明授权
    Method and system for operating an electric motor coupled to multiple power supplies 有权
    用于操作耦合到多个电源的电动马达的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07800331B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-21

    申请号:US11945368

    申请日:2007-11-27

    CPC classification number: H02P27/08 H02P2209/03 Y02T10/7258

    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for operating an electric motor having at least one winding coupled to first and second power supplies. A torque command for the electric motor is received. A present power reserve for the first and second power supplies is determined based at least in part on the torque command. An operating voltage for the second power supply is determined based on the present power reserve. The operating voltage for the second power supply is applied to the at least one winding. The application of the operating voltage allowing the present power reserve to flow between the first and second power supplies and the motor.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于操作具有耦合到第一和第二电源的至少一个绕组的电动机的方法和系统。 接收到电动机的转矩指令。 至少部分地基于转矩指令来确定用于第一和第二电源的当前功率储备。 基于当前动力储备来确定第二电源的工作电压。 第二电源的工作电压被施加到至少一个绕组。 施加允许当前功率储备在第一和第二电源和电动机之间流动的工作电压。

    Torque estimator for IPM motors
    77.
    发明授权
    Torque estimator for IPM motors 有权
    IPM电机的扭矩估计器

    公开(公告)号:US07774148B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-08-10

    申请号:US11668830

    申请日:2007-01-30

    CPC classification number: H02P23/14

    Abstract: In an embodiment of a method, the method includes measuring currents and voltages that are coupled to a motor that includes an internal permanent magnet and determining a reactive power in response to the measured currents and voltages. The method further includes estimating a first flux orthogonal to an axis of the internal permanent motor and estimating a second flux aligned with the axis of the internal permanent motor. Additionally, the method includes estimating a torque in response to the measured currents and the first and second fluxes.

    Abstract translation: 在方法的实施例中,该方法包括测量耦合到包括内部永磁体的电动机的电流和电压,并响应于测量的电流和电压来确定无功功率。 该方法还包括估计与内部永久电动机的轴正交的第一通量,并估计与内部永久电动机的轴线对准的第二通量。 另外,该方法包括响应于测量的电流和第一和第二通量来估计转矩。

    Voltage link control of a DC-AC boost converter system
    78.
    发明授权
    Voltage link control of a DC-AC boost converter system 有权
    DC-AC升压转换器系统的电压链路控制

    公开(公告)号:US07728562B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-01

    申请号:US11829285

    申请日:2007-07-27

    CPC classification number: H02M7/53871 H02M2001/007

    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for a DC boost converter. The systems and methods combine operation of an inductor with the input capacitor of a DC/AC inverter via a switch configuration to power the DC/AC inverter. The switch configuration is controlled by a plurality of control signals generated by a controller based on a variety of control modes, and feedback signals.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于DC升压转换器的系统和方法。 该系统和方法通过开关配置将电感器与DC / AC逆变器的输入电容器的操作相结合,为DC / AC逆变器供电。 开关配置由控制器基于各种控制模式和反馈信号产生的多个控制信号来控制。

    Protection for permanent magnet motor control circuits
    79.
    发明授权
    Protection for permanent magnet motor control circuits 有权
    永磁电机控制电路保护

    公开(公告)号:US07652858B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-26

    申请号:US11758974

    申请日:2007-06-06

    CPC classification number: H02H7/0838

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for protecting a motor control circuit in a permanent magnet electric motor system. The permanent magnet electric motor system includes a permanent magnet electric motor having a predetermined number of windings corresponding to the phases of the permanent magnet electric motor and a direct current (DC) bus coupled to a power source for providing operational power for the electric motor system. A motor control circuit is connected to the DC bus for receiving the operational power therefrom and is connected to the windings of the permanent magnet electric motor for controlling the permanent magnet electric motor. A protection circuit is connected to the DC bus for receiving the voltage therefrom for operation of the protection circuit and for detecting predetermined motor control circuit fault conditions from voltage sensed on the DC bus and in response thereto providing protection for the motor control circuit.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于保护永磁电动机系统中的电动机控制电路的方法和装置。 永磁电动机系统包括具有对应于永磁电动机的相位的预定数量的绕组的永磁电动机和耦合到用于为电动机系统提供动力的电源的直流(DC)母线 。 电动机控制电路连接到DC总线,用于从其接收操作电力,并连接到用于控制永磁电动机的永磁电动机的绕组。 保护电路连接到DC总线,用于从其接收电压用于保护电路的操作,并且用于从DC总线上感测到的电压检测预定的电机控制电路故障状况,并响应于此为电机控制电路提供保护。

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A POWER INVERTER IN ELECTRIC DRIVES
    80.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A POWER INVERTER IN ELECTRIC DRIVES 有权
    控制电力变频器的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20090179608A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-07-16

    申请号:US12013093

    申请日:2008-01-11

    CPC classification number: H02M7/53875 H02M2007/53876

    Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling a power inverter in an electric drive system of an automobile are provided. A signal controlling the power inverter is modified utilizing a first voltage distortion compensation method if a modulation index of the signal is less than a first modulation index value. The signal is modified utilizing a second voltage distortion compensation method if the modulation index is at least equal to the first modulation index value.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于控制汽车电驱动系统中的电力逆变器的方法和系统。 如果信号的调制指数小于第一调制指数值,则利用第一电​​压失真补偿方法来修改控制功率逆变器的信号。 如果调制指数至少等于第一调制指数值,则利用第二电压失真补偿方法修改信号。

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