公开(公告)号：US08533902B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-17

申请号：US13073883

申请日：2011-03-28

Applicant: Neil N. Norell ,  Melvin E. Wolfe, Jr. ,  James M. Robitaille ,  Doug Adams ,  Jonathan Miller

Inventor： Neil N. Norell ,  Melvin E. Wolfe, Jr. ,  James M. Robitaille ,  Doug Adams ,  Jonathan Miller

IPC: A47L9/28

CPC classification number: H02P6/085 ,  A47L9/0411 ,  A47L9/0444 ,  A47L9/2842 ,  A47L9/2857 ,  A47L9/2889

Abstract: A vacuum assembly having a housing and a motor and motor shaft secured within the housing; a fan coupled to the motor shaft and an air intake port and an air exhaust port located within the housing; a circuit board mounted in a cooling air path in the housing, wherein the cooling air path is located between the air intake port and the air exhaust port such that the fan causes cool air to flow across the circuit board; a pulley assembly coupled to the motor shaft and including a disposable belt, the pulley assembly located in the housing in such position that the circuit board blocks access to the disposable belt; a first connector portion secured to the circuit board; a second connector portion coupled to a plurality of wires coupled to at least the motor; the first and second connector portions configured to mate in a single direction.

Abstract translation: 一种真空组件，其具有壳体和固定在壳体内的马达和马达轴; 联接到所述电动机轴的风扇和位于所述壳体内的进气口和排气口; 安装在所述壳体中的冷却空气路径中的电路板，其中所述冷却空气路径位于所述进气口和所述排气口之间，使得所述风扇使冷空气流过所述电路板; 耦合到电动机轴并且包括一次性带的滑轮组件，位于壳体中的滑轮组件处于这样的位置，即电路板阻挡对一次性皮带的接近; 固定到所述电路板的第一连接器部分; 耦合到耦合到至少所述电动机的多个电线的第二连接器部分; 第一连接器部分和第二连接器部分被配置为沿单个方向配合。

公开(公告)号：US07208907B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-24

申请号：US10970132

申请日：2004-10-21

Applicant: Neil N. Norell ,  James M. Robitaille ,  Mark E. Baer

Inventor： Neil N. Norell ,  James M. Robitaille ,  Mark E. Baer

IPC: H02P1/46 ,  H02P3/18 ,  H02P6/00 ,  H02P23/00 ,  H02P25/00

CPC classification number: H02P1/163 ,  H02P29/025

Abstract: A system and method of restarting a switched reluctance motor after a cycling of power provided to the motor is provided that includes receiving at the motor a power-off signal followed by a power-on signal, determining a rotational speed of a rotor, and energizing a stator only when the rotational speed of the rotor is determined to be less than a threshold speed.

Abstract translation: 提供了在提供给电动机的电力循环之后重新启动开关磁阻电动机的系统和方法，其包括在电动机处接收断电信号，接着通电信号，确定转子的旋转速度和激励 仅当转子的旋转速度被确定为小于阈值速度时才产生定子。

公开(公告)号：US5747973A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-05

申请号：US763805

申请日：1996-12-11

Applicant: James M. Robitaille ,  Robert L. Crevling, Jr. ,  Mark E. Baer

Inventor： James M. Robitaille ,  Robert L. Crevling, Jr. ,  Mark E. Baer

IPC: G05F1/45 ,  H02J1/14 ,  H02M5/257 ,  G05F1/10 ,  H02J1/00

CPC classification number: H02M5/2573 ,  G05F1/45 ,  H02J1/14 ,  Y10T307/469

Abstract: A regulating switch circuit for conditioning operation of a first load upon operation of a second load wherein the first load and the second load consume electrical energy from a power source includes a detecting means for detecting the operation of the second load and a sensing means for sensing an amount a parameter of the electrical energy supplied to at least one of the first and second loads exceeds a predetermined level. A load control device couples at least one of the first and second loads to the power source wherein the load control device has a control terminal. A control circuit is coupled to the control terminal of the load control device and is responsive to the sensing means and the detecting means to variably adjust the electrical energy supplied by the power source to at least one of the first and second loads to limit the parameter of the electrical energy to the predetermined level.

Abstract translation: 一种调节开关电路，用于在第二负载操作时调节第一负载的操作，其中第一负载和第二负载消耗来自电源的电能包括用于检测第二负载的操作的检测装置和用于感测的感测装置 提供给第一和第二负载中的至少一个的电能的参数的量超过预定水平。 负载控制装置将第一和第二负载中的至少一个耦合到电源，其中负载控制装置具有控制端子。 控制电路耦合到负载控制装置的控制端，并响应于感测装置和检测装置，将电源提供的电能可变地调整到第一和第二负载中的至少一个，以限制参数 的电能达到预定水平。

公开(公告)号：US5309310A

公开(公告)日：1994-05-03

申请号：US918249

申请日：1992-07-23

Applicant: Mark Baer ,  James M. Robitaille

Inventor： Mark Baer ,  James M. Robitaille

IPC: H02J13/00 ,  H02H3/16 ,  H04B1/16

CPC classification number: H02J13/0075 ,  Y02E60/7853 ,  Y04S40/126

Abstract: Apparatus for remotely controlling electrical equipment includes a ground fault interrupter circuit having a selectively operable circuit breaker for connecting and disconnecting power to the electrical equipment, a transmitter for generating amplitude modulated electromagnetic radiation when it is desired to operate the circuit breaker, and a receiver responsive to the electromagnetic radiation for selectively operating the circuit breaker.

Abstract translation: 用于远程控制电气设备的设备包括：接地故障断续器电路，其具有用于连接和断开与电气设备的电力的选择性可操作的断路器;当需要操作断路器时产生调幅电磁辐射的发射器， 涉及用于选择性地操作断路器的电磁辐射。

公开(公告)号：US5177657A

公开(公告)日：1993-01-05

申请号：US701651

申请日：1991-05-16

Applicant: Mark Baer ,  James M. Robitaille

Inventor： Mark Baer ,  James M. Robitaille

IPC: H02H3/33

CPC classification number: H02H3/331

Abstract: A ground fault interruptor circuit interrupts the flow of current to a pair of lines extending between a source of power and a load. The ground fault interruptor circuit includes a circuit breaker comprising a normally open switch located in one or both of the lines, a relay circuit for selectively closing the normally open switch, an electronic latch circuit operable in first and second bi-stable states and a fault sensing circuit for sensing the presence of a fault condition in at least one of the lines. The electronic latch circuit causes the relay circuit to close the normally open switch and maintain the normally open switch in its closed position when the electronic latch circuit is in the first bi-stable state. The electronic latch circuit also causes the relay circuit to permit the normally open switch to return to its normally open condition when the latch circuit is in its second bi-stable state. A fault sensing circuit senses the presence of a fault condition in at least one of the lines and causes the electronic latch circuit to latch in its second state upon detection of the fault condition.

Abstract translation: 接地故障中断电路将电流流向中断在一个电源和负载源之间延伸的一对线路。 接地故障中断电路包括断路器，该断路器包括位于一条或两条线路中的常开型开关，用于选择性地闭合常开开关的继电器电路，可在第一和第二双稳态下运行的电子锁存电路和故障 感测电路，用于感测至少一条线路中的故障状况的存在。 当电子锁存电路处于第一双稳态时，电子锁存电路使继电器电路闭合常开开关并将常开开关保持在关闭位置。 当锁存电路处于其第二双稳态时，电子锁存电路还使继电器电路允许常开开关返回其常开状态。 故障检测电路在至少一条线路中检测到故障状况的存在，并且在检测到故障状况时使电子锁存电路锁定在其第二状态。

公开(公告)号：US4929887A

公开(公告)日：1990-05-29

申请号：US300091

申请日：1989-01-19

Applicant: James M. Robitaille ,  Robert W. Wilson

Inventor： James M. Robitaille ,  Robert W. Wilson

IPC: G01R31/02

CPC classification number: G01R31/023

Abstract: A monitor for detecting miswiring in standard 3-spade AC electrical outlets. The monitor includes a housing, prongs for insertion into the outlet to be tested, outlet ports for an external plug, and a banana jack for a wrist strap or other anti-static device. If the outlet is properly wired, a lamp will illuminate. If, however, the outlet is miswired, one of two silicon controlled rectifiers will shunt current around the lamp, extinguishing it, indicating to the user the presence of a faulty outlet. A junction field effect transistor is also provided to activate one of the silicon controlled rectifiers when one particular miswiring condition is present.

Abstract translation: 用于检测标准3档交流电源插座中的接线错误的显示器。 显示器包括用于插入待测试出口的插座，用于外部插头的出口，以及用于腕带或其他防静电装置的香蕉插座。 如果插座正确连接，则灯将亮起。 然而，如果插座有误接线，两个可控硅整流器之一将分流灯周围的电流，将其熄灭，向用户显示出现故障的插座。 当存在一个特定的接线条件时，还提供结型场效应晶体管来激活一个可控硅整流器。

公开(公告)号：US4893101A

公开(公告)日：1990-01-09

申请号：US327012

申请日：1989-03-22

Applicant: James M. Robitaille

Inventor： James M. Robitaille

IPC: H01H71/24 ,  H01H71/68 ,  H01H83/02

CPC classification number: H01H71/685 ,  H01H71/2463 ,  H01H83/02 ,  H01H71/2454

Abstract: A resettable circuit interrupter in a ground fault detector circuit utilizes a housing which slideably retains a solenoid coil wound on a bobbin. A contact carrier is attached to the bobbin and one or more moveable contacts are provided on the carrier opposite a corresponding set of fixed contacts. A plunger slides through a central passageway in the solenoid coil. The bobbin is spring biased so that the contacts are in a normally open position. In a manually resettable version, when the solenoid coil conducts a predetermined current, manually activating the plunger causes the plunger to magnetically couple to a footplate attached to the bobbin. When a plunger spring returns the plunger to its original position, the bobbin and contact carrier move with it and the contacts are closed. When the solenoid coil conducts insufficient current to magnetically couple the plunger and footplate, the bias springs maintain the contacts in the normally open position. In an electrically resettable version the contacts may be reset by electromagnetic energy alone, without manual activation of the plunger.

公开(公告)号：US09238451B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-19

申请号：US12574681

申请日：2009-10-06

Applicant: Neil N. Norell ,  James M. Robitaille ,  Matthew L. Huff ,  Melvin E. Wolfe, Jr.

Inventor： Neil N. Norell ,  James M. Robitaille ,  Matthew L. Huff ,  Melvin E. Wolfe, Jr.

IPC: A47L5/00 ,  B60S1/64 ,  A47L9/28 ,  H02K1/24 ,  H02K19/10 ,  H02P6/14 ,  H02P6/20 ,  H02P25/08

CPC classification number: B60S1/64 ,  A47L5/38 ,  A47L9/1427 ,  A47L9/1436 ,  A47L9/1463 ,  A47L9/22 ,  A47L9/2831 ,  A47L9/2842 ,  A47L9/2884 ,  A47L9/2889 ,  H02K1/246 ,  H02K19/103 ,  H02P6/153 ,  H02P6/20 ,  H02P25/08 ,  H02P25/089

Abstract: The disclosed vacuum assembly can be mounted in a vehicle. The motor/fan assembly is positioned above a chassis wall. Lateral flanges on opposed sides of the tank support the tank in generally horizontal sliding motion from a forward position to an elevated rearward position. A rear flange supports the tank as it pivots to a mounted position in which an inlet on a removable lid on the tank communicates with a hose, and an outlet on the lid communicates with the motor/fan assembly. In a removed position, the inlet and outlet are disconnected. Alignment bosses fit in aligned openings when the tank is in the mounted position.

Abstract translation: 所公开的真空组件可以安装在车辆中。 电机/风扇组件位于机箱壁上方。 坦克的相对侧上的侧向凸缘以大致水平的滑动运动从前方位置向后方升高。 后部法兰支撑罐，因为其枢转到安装位置，其中罐上的可移除盖上的入口与软管连通，并且盖上的出口与电动机/风扇组件连通。 在取下的位置，入口和出口断开。 当油箱处于安装位置时，对准凸台适合对齐的开口。

公开(公告)号：US20100083462A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-08

申请号：US12574691

申请日：2009-10-06

Applicant: Neil N. Norell ,  Matthew L. Huff ,  James M. Robitaille

Inventor： Neil N. Norell ,  Matthew L. Huff ,  James M. Robitaille

IPC: A47L9/28 ,  H02K29/10

CPC classification number: B60S1/64 ,  A47L5/38 ,  A47L9/1427 ,  A47L9/1436 ,  A47L9/1463 ,  A47L9/22 ,  A47L9/2831 ,  A47L9/2842 ,  A47L9/2884 ,  A47L9/2889 ,  H02K1/246 ,  H02K19/103 ,  H02P6/153 ,  H02P6/20 ,  H02P25/08 ,  H02P25/089

Abstract: Embodiments of a switched reluctance (SR) motor for use in a integrated vacuum system for a vehicle are disclosed. The SR motor may receive input voltage directly from an electrical storage device used to start up an engine of the vehicle. The SR motor may include an encoder that triggers an optical sensor to provide signals to a motor controller. The motor controller may energize stator poles based on the received signals. The encoder may be mechanically phase-advanced with respect to poles of the rotor to ensure proper start-up of the SR motor. Commutations of the motor may occur before a point of maximum inductance where the rotor and stator are aligned. In a preferred embodiment, the input voltage received by the SR motor is in a range of 9-16 Volts DC, a maximum drawn current is 36 amps, and the phase advance is between 9-11 degrees.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于车辆的集成真空系统中的开关磁阻（SR）电动机的实施例。 SR电动机可以直接从用于起动车辆发动机的蓄电装置接收输入电压。 SR电动机可以包括编码器，其触发光学传感器向马达控制器提供信号。 电机控制器可以根据接收的信号为定子极点通电。 编码器可以相对于转子的磁极机械相位提前，以确保SR电机的正常启动。 电动机的换向可能发生在转子和定子对齐的最大电感点之前。 在一个优选实施例中，由SR电动机接收的输入电压在9-16伏直流电的范围内，最大牵引电流为36安培，相位提前在9-11度之间。

公开(公告)号：US20100083457A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-08

申请号：US12574685

申请日：2009-10-06

Applicant: Neil N. Norell ,  James M. Robitaille ,  Matthew L. Huff

Inventor： Neil N. Norell ,  James M. Robitaille ,  Matthew L. Huff

IPC: A47L9/00

CPC classification number: B60S1/64 ,  A47L5/38 ,  A47L9/1427 ,  A47L9/1436 ,  A47L9/1463 ,  A47L9/22 ,  A47L9/2831 ,  A47L9/2842 ,  A47L9/2884 ,  A47L9/2889 ,  H02K1/246 ,  H02K19/103 ,  H02P6/153 ,  H02P6/20 ,  H02P25/08 ,  H02P25/089

Abstract: The disclosed vacuum cleaner system for an automobile fits in a cavity in the vehicle and has a tank that can be removed in a lateral direction without tools and without detaching the vacuum hose. A circuit board that carries an electronic controller is positioned alongside the motor and extends generally parallel to both the axis of the motor and the lateral direction in which the tank is removed. Cooling air is drawn though a cooling air inlet on the cabin wall to the circuit board, and then one side of the motor, through the center of the motor, to the cooling fan. From there, it is blown into a cavity where it joins exhausted working air from the vacuum and is exhausted from the vehicle through an air release opening that leads to the exterior of the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 公开的用于汽车的真空吸尘器系统装配在车辆中的空腔中，并且具有可以在没有工具并且不分离真空软管的情况下沿横向移除的罐。 携带电子控制器的电路板位于马达旁边，大致平行于马达的轴线和槽被移除的横向方向延伸。 冷却空气通过机舱壁上的冷却空气入口被吸入电路板，然后电动机的一侧通过电动机的中心被吸入冷却风扇。 从那里吹入空腔，其中从真空接合排出的工作空气，并通过通向车辆外部的空气释放开口从车辆排出。