公开(公告)号：US08471604B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-25

申请号：US13450599

申请日：2012-04-19

Applicant: Alfred Permuy ,  Nicholas D. Benavides ,  Luke Solomon

Inventor： Alfred Permuy ,  Nicholas D. Benavides ,  Luke Solomon

IPC: H03K3/00

CPC classification number: H03K17/56 ,  H02M1/08 ,  H02M7/49 ,  H02M2001/0012 ,  H03K17/10 ,  H03K17/691

Abstract: A method of driving a number of series connected active power semiconductor groups, wherein each of the active power semiconductor groups includes one or more gate oxide-isolated active power semiconductor devices. The method includes generating a current pulse, providing the current pulse to a primary portion of a transformer unit and in response thereto causing a number of reflected current pulses to be reflected at a secondary portion of the transformer unit, and transferring and latching each of the reflected current pulses to create a respective latched gate drive signal, and providing each respective latched gate drive signal to an associated one of the active power semiconductor groups for driving the one or more gate oxide-isolated active power semiconductor devices of the associated one of the active power semiconductor groups. Also, a gate drive circuit that implements the method.

Abstract translation: 驱动多个串联连接的有源功率半导体组的方法，其中每个有源功率半导体组包括一个或多个栅极氧化物隔离的有功功率半导体器件。 该方法包括产生电流脉冲，将电流脉冲提供给变压器单元的主要部分，并且响应于此，使得多个反射电流脉冲在变压器单元的次级部分处反射，并且传送和锁存 反射电流脉冲以产生相应的锁存栅极驱动信号，以及将每个相应的锁存栅极驱动信号提供给相关联的一个有源功率半导体组，用于驱动相关联的一个栅极驱动信号的一个或多个栅极氧化物隔离有功功率半导体器件 有功功率半导体组。 另外，实现该方法的栅极驱动电路。

公开(公告)号：US09444361B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-13

申请号：US13329422

申请日：2011-12-19

Applicant: Alfred Permuy ,  Nicholas D. Benavides

Inventor： Alfred Permuy ,  Nicholas D. Benavides

IPC: H02M1/00 ,  H02M7/00 ,  H02M7/487

CPC classification number: H02M7/003 ,  H02M7/487

Abstract: A mechanical arrangement of a multilevel power converter circuit includes a power converter having a first portion with a plurality of first control inputs, at least three direct current voltage inputs, and an alternating current voltage output, and a second portion with a plurality of second control inputs, the at least three direct current voltage inputs and the alternating current voltage output. The second portion is split apart from the first portion. The power converter has at least three levels corresponding to the at least three direct current voltage inputs.

Abstract translation: 多级功率转换器电路的机械装置包括具有第一部分的功率转换器，第一部分具有多个第一控制输入，至少三个直流电压输入和交流电压输出，以及具有多个第二控制的第二部分 输入，至少三个直流电压输入和交流电压输出。 第二部分与第一部分分开。 功率转换器具有至少三个对应于至少三个直流电压输入的电平。

公开(公告)号：US09312705B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-12

申请号：US13329979

申请日：2011-12-19

Applicant: Alfred Permuy ,  Luke Solomon

Inventor： Alfred Permuy ,  Luke Solomon

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/06 ,  G01R31/36 ,  G01R19/00 ,  H02M7/483

CPC classification number: H02J7/0014 ,  H02M7/483

Abstract: A method of balancing voltages in a group of capacitors of a power electronic device, such as a multilevel power inverter, includes making a balancing determination regarding whether to (i) inject energy into the selected one of the capacitors from an energy storage element, or (ii) extract energy from the selected one of the capacitors into the energy storage element based on the voltage of a selected one of the capacitors, and either injecting energy into the selected one of the capacitors from the energy storage element, or extracting energy from the selected one of the capacitors into the energy storage element based on the balancing determination. Also, a voltage balancing circuit that implements the method. In one particular implementation, a spatial second derivative algorithm is used. In another particular implementation, a comparison to an average capacitor voltage is used.

Abstract translation: 一种在诸如多电平电力逆变器的功率电子装置的一组电容器中平衡电压的方法包括：是否（i）从能量存储元件将能量注入所选择的一个电容器中的平衡确定;或 （ii）基于所选择的一个电容器的电压将所选择的一个电容器中的能量提取到能量存储元件中，并且从能量存储元件将能量注入到所选择的一个电容器中，或者从 基于平衡确定将所选择的一个电容器插入能量存储元件中。 另外，实现该方法的电压平衡电路。 在一个特定实现中，使用空间二阶导数算法。 在另一个具体实现中，使用与平均电容器电压的比较。

公开(公告)号：US09356533B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US14009547

申请日：2012-04-05

Applicant: Alfred Permuy

Inventor： Alfred Permuy

IPC: H02P1/54 ,  H02M5/40 ,  H02J3/38 ,  H02P9/00

CPC classification number: H02M5/40 ,  F05B2220/70646 ,  H02J3/38 ,  H02P9/007

Abstract: A drive train comprising an electric machine including a rotor and a stator, the stator being connected to an alternating grid and having a stator frequency, and a bidirectional system for converting an alternating current into another alternating current. The conversion system is connected between the grid and the rotor, and comprises an AC-DC converter connected to the grid, an inverter connected between the AC-DC converter and the rotor, and a device for controlling switches of the inverter according to a control law. The control law is such that the active power exchanged by the inverter with the rotor is essentially always lower than 0.3 times the nominal power of the direct current specifically circulating between the AC-DC converter and the inverter, for the frequencies of a target interval of between 0.6 times the stator frequency and 1.4 times the stator frequency.

Abstract translation: 一种传动系，其包括具有转子和定子的电机，所述定子连接到交变电网并具有定子频率，以及用于将交流电转换成另一交流电的双向系统。 转换系统连接在电网和转子之间，并且包括连接到电网的AC-DC转换器，连接在AC-DC转换器和转子之间的逆变器，以及根据控制器控制逆变器的开关的装置 法。 控制规律是这样的，使用逆变器与转子交换的有功功率基本上总是低于在AC-DC转换器和逆变器之间特别循环的直流电的额定功率的0.3倍， 定子频率的0.6倍和定子频率的1.4倍。

公开(公告)号：US20140218993A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：US14342256

申请日：2012-08-30

Applicant: Alfred Permuy

Inventor： Alfred Permuy

IPC: H02M7/537

CPC classification number: H02M7/537 ,  H02M1/088

Abstract: A system for converting a first electric voltage into a second electric voltage, comprising: at least two input terminals and two output terminals; and switching members disposed between the terminals, which can convert the first voltage into the second voltage. At least one switching member comprises at least two arms connected in parallel and each arm includes an electronic switch that can be controlled such as to occupy either an on-state or an off-state, said switch comprising a control electrode and two conduction electrodes that conduct current in the on-state. The switching member comprises a common control terminal connected to the control electrode of the switch of each arm, as well as a first common conduction terminal and a second common conduction terminal connected respectively to a first conduction electrode and a second conduction electrode of the switch of each of the arms.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将第一电压转换成第二电压的系统，包括：至少两个输入端子和两个输出端子; 以及设置在端子之间的开关构件，其可以将第一电压转换成第二电压。 至少一个切换构件包括并联连接的至少两个臂，并且每个臂包括可被控制的电子开关，以便占据导通状态或截止状态，所述开关包括控制电极和两个导电电极， 在现场进行电流。 开关构件包括连接到每个臂的开关的控制电极的公共控制端子，以及分别连接到第一导通电极和第二导通电极的第一公共导电端子和第二共同导电端子， 每个手臂。

公开(公告)号：US20140022827A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-23

申请号：US14009547

申请日：2012-04-05

Applicant: Alfred Permuy

Inventor： Alfred Permuy

IPC: H02M5/40

CPC classification number: H02M5/40 ,  F05B2220/70646 ,  H02J3/38 ,  H02P9/007

Abstract: A drive train comprising an electric machine including a rotor and a stator, the stator being connected to an alternating grid and having a stator frequency, and a bidirectional system for converting an alternating current into another alternating current. The conversion system is connected between the grid and the rotor, and comprises an AC-DC converter connected to the grid, an inverter connected between the AC-DC converter and the rotor, and a device for controlling switches of the inverter according to a control law. The control law is such that the active power exchanged by the inverter with the rotor is essentially always lower than 0.3 times the nominal power of the direct current specifically circulating between the AC-DC converter and the inverter, for the frequencies of a target interval of between 0.6 times the stator frequency and 1.4 times the stator frequency.

Abstract translation: 一种传动系，其包括具有转子和定子的电机，所述定子连接到交变电网并具有定子频率，以及用于将交流电转换成另一交流电的双向系统。 转换系统连接在电网和转子之间，并且包括连接到电网的AC-DC转换器，连接在AC-DC转换器和转子之间的逆变器，以及根据控制器控制逆变器的开关的装置 法。 控制规律是这样的，使用逆变器与转子交换的有功功率基本上总是低于在AC-DC转换器和逆变器之间特别循环的直流电的额定功率的0.3倍， 定子频率的0.6倍和定子频率的1.4倍。

公开(公告)号：US5995890A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-30

申请号：US998880

申请日：1997-12-29

Applicant: Alfred Permuy

Inventor： Alfred Permuy

IPC: B62D5/065 ,  B62D5/04

CPC classification number: B62D5/065

Abstract: A motor vehicle power steering system includes a hydraulic pump, an electric motor for driving the pump, and a control unit for controlling the electric motor. The control unit includes means for controlling the power supply voltage applied to the electric motor so that said voltage increases up to a maximum value when the load impedance decreases from its unloaded value, and is at a low value when said load impedance is in the vicinity of its unloaded value.

Abstract translation: 一种汽车动力转向系统，包括液压泵，用于驱动泵的电动马达和用于控制电动机的控制单元。 控制单元包括用于控制施加到电动机的电源电压的装置，使得当负载阻抗从其无负载值减小时，所述电压增加到最大值，并且当所述负载阻抗在附近时处于低值 的卸载价值。

公开(公告)号：US5784270A

公开(公告)日：1998-07-21

申请号：US777233

申请日：1996-12-30

Applicant: Alfred Permuy

Inventor： Alfred Permuy

IPC: H02M7/5387 ,  H02P7/00

CPC classification number: H02M7/5387 ,  H02P7/04

Abstract: Controlling an H-bridge of switches, characterized in that during a cycle, the current takes a peak value of constant sign during a continuous portion corresponding to a cycle fraction equal to .vertline. /U.vertline., where is the mean voltage applied to the load and U is the voltage of the DC voltage source, said portion being preceded by a cycle portion corresponding to a cycle fraction equal to 1/2(1-.vertline. /U.vertline.) during which the two switches (I1, I2) of the H-bridge which are connected to ground are closed (or open as the case may be), and followed by a cycle portion likewise corresponding to a cycle fraction equal to 1/2(1-.vertline. /U.vertline.) during which the two switches (I1, I2) of the H-bridge which are connected to ground are open (or closed as the case may be).

Abstract translation: 控制开关的H桥，其特征在于，在一个周期期间，电流在对应于等于| V / U |的周期分数的连续部分期间获得恒定符号的峰值，其中V是平均值 施加到负载的电压，U是DC电压源的电压，所述部分之前是对应于等于+ E的周期分数的周期部分，f 1/2 + EE（1 | V / U | ），其中连接到地的H桥的两个开关（I1，I2）是闭合的（或者视情况而定），并且后面是同样对应于等于+ E的周期分数的周期部分， 其中连接到地面的H桥的两个开关（I1，I2）打开（或视情况而定）闭合的1/2 + EE（1 | V / U |）。

公开(公告)号：US20100282198A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-11

申请号：US12777105

申请日：2010-05-10

Applicant: Keith Hampton ,  Alfred Permuy

Inventor： Keith Hampton ,  Alfred Permuy

IPC: F02B19/00 ,  H05B41/36 ,  H03F99/00

CPC classification number: H01T19/00 ,  F02P3/01 ,  F02P9/002 ,  F02P23/04

Abstract: A power amplifier circuit that has an inductor and capacitor connected to one end of the output winding of an RF transformer. The other end of the output winding is connected to a resistor that in turn is connected to ground. The transformer has two primary windings. Both primary windings have one end connected to a variable DC voltage supply. The other end of each primary winding is attached to a switch, such as a MOSFET. All three windings are wound around a core. Current flowing from the DC voltage supply to the switches causes a magnetic flux in the core. A voltage is generated on the secondary winding resistor. This voltage is fed back to the switches, controlling on and off timing. In this way the need to measure and record natural frequency is eliminated.

Abstract translation: 功率放大器电路，其具有连接到RF变压器的输出绕组的一端的电感器和电容器。 输出绕组的另一端连接到电阻器，该电阻器又连接到地。 变压器有两个初级绕组。 两个初级绕组的一端连接到可变直流电压源。 每个初级绕组的另一端连接到诸如MOSFET的开关。 所有三个绕组缠绕在一个芯上。 从直流电源流向开关的电流导致磁芯中的磁通量。 在次级绕组电阻上产生电压。 该电压被反馈到开关，控制开和关定时。 以这种方式消除了测量和记录固有频率的需要。

公开(公告)号：US20080257036A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-23

申请号：US12097901

申请日：2006-12-27

Applicant: Francois Chaudoreille ,  Alfred Permuy ,  Eric Donzier

Inventor： Francois Chaudoreille ,  Alfred Permuy ,  Eric Donzier

IPC: G01N9/34

CPC classification number: G01N9/002 ,  G01N11/16

Abstract: A density and viscosity sensor 1 for measuring density and viscosity of fluid F, the sensor 1 comprising: a resonating element 3, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3G arranged to be immersed in the fluid F, an actuating/detecting element 4, 4A, 4B coupled to the resonating element, a connector 7 for coupling to the actuating/detecting element 4, 4A, 4B, a housing 2 defining a chamber 8A isolated from the fluid F, the housing 2 comprising an area of reduced thickness defining a membrane 9 separating the chamber 8A from the fluid F, the membrane 9 having a thickness enabling transfer of mechanical vibration between the actuating/detecting element 4, 4A, 4B and the resonating element 3, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3G, the actuating/detecting element 4, 4A, 4B is positioned within the chamber so as to be isolated from the fluid F and mechanically coupled to the membrane 9, the resonating element 3, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3G arranged to be immersed in the fluid F is mechanically coupled to the membrane 9, wherein the resonating element 3, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3G has a shape defining a first resonance mode and a second resonance mode characterized by different resonant frequencies F1, F2 and different quality factors Q1, Q2, the first resonance mode moving a volume of fluid, the second mode shearing a surrounding fluid.

Abstract translation: 用于测量流体F的密度和粘度的密度和粘度传感器1，传感器1包括：谐振元件3,3A，3B，3C，3D，3E，3F，3G，被布置成浸入 流体F，耦合到谐振元件的致动/检测元件4,4A，4B，用于联接到致动/检测元件4,4A，4B的连接器7，限定腔室8A的壳体2隔离 来自流体F的壳体2包括减小厚度的区域，其限定了将腔室8A与流体F分隔开的膜9，膜9具有能够在致动/检测元件4,4A之间传递机械振动的厚度， 4 B和谐振元件3,3A，3B，3C，3D，3E，3F，3G，致动/检测元件4,4A，4B位于室内，以便 从流体F隔离并机械耦合到膜9，布置成浸没在流体F中的谐振元件3,3A，3B，3C，3D，3E，3F，3G是机械 耦合到膜9，其中谐振元件3,3A，3B，3C，3D，3E，3F，3G具有限定第一共振模式的形状和以不同谐振为特征的第二谐振模式 频率F 1，F 2和不同的质量因子Q 1，Q 2，第一共振模式移动a 流体体积，第二模式剪切周围液体。