Method and system of controlling asynchronous contactors for a multi-phase electric load
    1.
    发明授权
    Method and system of controlling asynchronous contactors for a multi-phase electric load 有权
    控制多相电力负载异步接触器的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07224557B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-29

    申请号:US10859507

    申请日:2004-06-02

    IPC分类号: H02H3/08

    摘要: Control of an induction motor is carried out to limit damaging arcing stress and mechanical stresses placed on the control contactor assembly and the induction motor resulting from the simultaneous or synchronous breaking and making of contactors employed to connect the windings of the motor to a power supply. Asynchronously connecting the windings to the power supply via the asynchronous or non-simultaneous closing of the contactors of a modular contactor assembly reduces the potentially damaging transient current, the associated torque oscillations, and mechanical stresses. The present invention is particularly applicable to delta motors that are started with its windings in a star or wye configuration followed by the reconnection of the windings in a delta configuration when the motor is at normal running speed.

    摘要翻译: 执行感应电动机的控制以限制由于同时或同步地断开和制造用于将电动机的绕组连接到电源的接触器而导致的控制接触器组件和感应电动机上施加的损坏的电弧应力和机械应力。 通过异步或非同时关闭模块化接触器组件的接触器将绕组异步连接到电源减少潜在的破坏性瞬态电流,相关联的扭矩振荡和机械应力。 本发明特别适用于以马达处于正常运行速度时以三角形配置重新连接绕组的星形或者叶状配置的绕组开始的三角马达。

    Modular contactor assembly having independently controllable contractors
    2.
    发明授权
    Modular contactor assembly having independently controllable contractors 有权
    具有可独立控制的承包商的模块化接触器组件

    公开(公告)号:US07196434B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-03-27

    申请号:US10249206

    申请日:2003-03-21

    IPC分类号: H02H3/08 H01H83/06 H01H77/00

    摘要: The present invention provides an electrical isolation apparatus having independently controllable contactors. The isolation apparatus includes a contactor for each phase or pole of an electrical device as well as each phase or pole of a load. Each contactor is constructed so that each includes multiple contact assemblies that may be independently controlled to open and close. Moreover, the contactors within a single contactor assembly or housing can be independently controlled so that the contacts of one contactor can be opened without opening the contacts of the other contactors in the contactor assembly. Additionally, the contactors are constructed and controlled such that a single line side contactor and a single load contactor open simultaneously when an open circuit condition is desired.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供一种具有可独立控制的接触器的电气隔离装置。 隔离装置包括用于电气设备的每个相或极的接触器以及负载的每个相或极。 每个接触器被构造成使得每个接触器包括可独立控制以打开和关闭的多个接触组件。 此外,可以独立地控制单个接触器组件或壳体内的接触器,使得可以打开一个接触器的触点而不打开接触器组件中的其它接触器的触点。 此外,接触器被构造和控制,使得当需要开路状态时,单线侧接触器和单负载接触器同时断开。

    Method and apparatus to independently control contactors in a multiple contactor configuration
    3.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus to independently control contactors in a multiple contactor configuration 失效
    独立控制多接触器配置中接触器的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07317264B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-01-08

    申请号:US10707187

    申请日:2003-11-25

    IPC分类号: H01H3/00

    摘要: A method and apparatus to independently control the closing or making of contactors in a modular contactor assembly is disclosed. The apparatus includes a contactor assembly having multiple contactors such that each contactor is separately controlled such that one contactor may be closed without the other contactors of the assembly being closed. The contactors are arranged such that a pair of contactors is caused to close following a zero-voltage crossing of a power signal. A third contactor is caused to close after the pair of contactors has closed.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种在模块化接触器组件中独立地控制接触器闭合或制造的方法和装置。 该装置包括具有多个接触器的接触器组件,使得每个接触器被单独控制,使得一个接触器可以在组件的其它接触器关闭的情况下关闭。 接触器布置成使得在功率信号的零电压交叉之后使一对接触器闭合。 使一对接触器闭合后,使第三接触器闭合。

    Fault current tolerable contactor
    4.
    发明授权
    Fault current tolerable contactor 失效
    故障电流容许接触器

    公开(公告)号:US5959517A

    公开(公告)日:1999-09-28

    申请号:US120101

    申请日:1998-07-21

    摘要: A method an apparatus is disclosed for preventing contact welding during fault conditions. This fault current tolerable contactor includes two magnetic components, one in operable association with the movable contacts, and the other fixable attached above the movable contacts such that when a fault condition occurs, a high magnetic force is created to draw the two magnetic components together thereby opening the contacts. The magnetic force keeps the contacts open at least until current zero, and preferably a defined time thereafter to provide enough time for the contacts to cool and prevent welding upon the closure of the contacts.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于防止故障条件下的接触焊接的装置。 该故障电流容许接触器包括两个磁性部件,一个与可动触头可操作地相关联,另一个固定件附接在可动触头上方,使得当发生故障时,产生高磁力以将两个磁性部件拉在一起 打开联系人 磁力使触点至少保持直到电流零点,并且优选地在此之后的限定时间内提供足够的时间来使触点冷却并防止在触头闭合时的焊接。

    Integrated soft starter for electric motor
    6.
    发明授权
    Integrated soft starter for electric motor 有权
    电动机综合软启动器

    公开(公告)号:US06351113B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-02-26

    申请号:US09481930

    申请日:2000-01-12

    IPC分类号: G01R3300

    CPC分类号: H05K7/1432 H01H9/542 H02P1/16

    摘要: A solid state motor starter, commonly referred to as a soft starter, is constructed in a manner to be easily manufacturable while at the same time combining all the required components in a relatively small package. A solid state power switch is clamped between a pair of bus bars in an offset manner to accommodate a discrete switching relay mounted in an inverted manner between the line input and the bus bar in communication with the load outputs. When in a motor run mode, current is shunted away from the solid state power switching device and through the switching relay, a substantially linear current path is achieved to reduce power loss and heat buildup. The arrangement allows for a heat sink mounted to one of the bus bars with adequate spacing between the heat sink and the discrete relay for insertion of a cooling fan. Current sensing is achieved with a Hall effect sensor mounted to the bus bar in a small current sensing region that is created by having a pair of slots in the bus bar to direct current. A pair of magnetic pins extend perpendicular from the bus bar to create the magnetic flux for the Hall effect sensor to sense current flow through the current sensing region. The Hall effect sensor circuit board also contains a thermistor which is mounted with adequate insulation yet in thermal communication with the bus bar.

    摘要翻译: 通常称为软起动器的固态电动机起动器以易于制造的方式构造,同时将所有所需部件组合在相对较小的包装中。 固态电源开关以偏移的方式夹在一对母线之间,以适应安装在线路输入和母线之间的反向安装的离散开关继电器,与负载输出通信。 当处于电机运行模式时,电流从固态功率开关器件分流并通过开关继电器,实现基本上线性的电流通路以减少功率损耗和发热。 该装置允许将散热器安装到一个母线上,散热器和离散继电器之间具有足够的间隔,用于插入冷却风扇。 通过在小电流感测区域中安装到汇流条上的霍尔效应传感器实现电流感测,其通过在母线中具有一对槽以产生电流而产生。 一对磁性引脚从母线垂直延伸,以产生用于霍尔效应传感器的磁通量,以感测通过电流感测区域的电流。 霍尔效应传感器电路板还包含一个热敏电阻,该热敏电阻安装有足够的绝缘材料,并与母线热连接。

    Motor overload coil control
    7.
    发明授权
    Motor overload coil control 失效
    电机过载线圈控制

    公开(公告)号:US06208100B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-03-27

    申请号:US09267980

    申请日:1999-03-12

    IPC分类号: H02P730

    摘要: A motor overload coil control is disclosed for use in a motor starter/relay contactor. The control includes an 8-bit, 8-pin microcontroller that together with an I/O reduction circuit, is capable of functioning 13 I/O's with only 5 I/O pins on the microcontroller. Three remote signals are prioritized and reduced on one input line to the microcontroller. The control includes three-phase current measurement from three Hall effect current sensors positioned one on each leg. The system includes current integration to provide a single current input to the microcontroller. A full load amperage (FLA) adjustment allows use on a wide range of motors. The microcontroller uses the FLA adjustment and the current signal to find an appropriate I2t value for real-time monitoring of the operating temperature of the motor. A status indicator is provided having an LED output to show the status of the system and indicate the motor temperature, when appropriate. After the coil is initially pulled in, the microcontroller generates a PWM signal to keep the appropriate coil pulled in with reduced power. The system includes an internal 24 VDC sensor to ensure proper DC voltage level, and to adjust the PWM for variances in voltage levels. Pushbutton test and reset switches are provided, as well as a solid state remote reset.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于电动机起动器/继电器接触器中的电动机过载线圈控制。 该控制器包括一个8位8引脚微控制器,与I / O还原电路一起,可以在微控制器上只有5个I / O引脚运行13个I / O。 在单片机的一条输入线上优先考虑三个远程信号。 该控制包括三个霍尔效应电流传感器的三相电流测量,位于每条支路上。 该系统包括当前集成以向微控制器提供单个电流输入。 满载电流(FLA)调节可用于广泛的电机。 微控制器使用FLA调节和电流信号来找到适当的I2t值,用于实时监控电机的工作温度。 提供状态指示器,其具有LED输出以显示系统的状态并在适当时指示电机温度。 在线圈最初拉入之后,微控制器产生一个PWM信号,以保持适当的线圈以较低的功率拉入。 该系统包括内部24 VDC传感器,以确保正确的直流电压电平,并调整PWM的电压电平差异。 提供按钮测试和复位开关,以及固态远程复位。

    Method of making a multilayer circuit board having a window exposing an enhanced conductive layer for use as an insulated mounting area
    8.
    发明授权
    Method of making a multilayer circuit board having a window exposing an enhanced conductive layer for use as an insulated mounting area 失效
    制造多层电路板的方法,所述多层电路板具有暴露出用于绝缘安装区域的增强导电层的窗口

    公开(公告)号:US06200407B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-03-13

    申请号:US08878488

    申请日:1997-06-18

    IPC分类号: B32B3116

    摘要: A multilayer circuit board or laminated circuit board for use in a motor controller is described. The multilayer circuit board is preferably utilized as a power substrate module. The power substrate module includes a mounting area provided in a recess, window or portion of the circuit board where the circuit board is only a single layer thick. The insulated mounting area is provided in a blind via in the multilayer circuit board. The single circuit board layer at the mounting area provides a heat conductive yet highly electrically insulated mounting area for receiving a heat sink. The heat sink can be mounted on a side opposite the electrical device. The heat sink may be standard heat sink or a copper coil directly soldered to the circuit board. The multilayer circuit board includes an enhanced conductive layer for receiving the surface mount device. The enhanced conductive layer preferably includes an insulative frame which holds copper slugs.

    摘要翻译: 描述用于电动机控制器的多层电路板或层压电路板。 多层电路板优选用作功率基板模块。 功率基板模块包括设置在凹槽,窗口或电路板的部分中的安装区域,其中电路板仅为单层厚度。 绝缘安装区域设置在多层电路板中的盲孔中。 在安装区域的单个电路板层提供用于接收散热器的导热但高度电绝缘的安装区域。 散热器可以安装在与电气设备相对的一侧。 散热器可以是标准散热器或直接焊接到电路板的铜线圈。 多层电路板包括用于接收表面安装器件的增强导电层。 增强导电层优选地包括保持铜片的绝缘框架。

    Fixture for motor controller power substrate and motor controller
incorporating
    9.
    发明授权
    Fixture for motor controller power substrate and motor controller incorporating 失效
    电机控制器电源基板和电机控制器的夹具

    公开(公告)号:US5774353A

    公开(公告)日:1998-06-30

    申请号:US802145

    申请日:1997-02-19

    摘要: A fixture is provided for facilitating the fabrication of a motor controller of the type including a power substrate module and a control circuit board mounted to and electrically coupled to the power substrate module via a plurality of conductors. The fixture is preferably a ring-like structure made of epoxy-fiberglass laminate. Apertures for engaging and holding the conductors are provided in the fixture at locations corresponding to conducting pads on the power substrate module. For fabrication, the power substrate module and the fixture are preformed and solder is disposed on the conducting pads of the module. During fabrication, the conductors are inserted into the apertures in the fixture and the fixture and conductors are positioned over the preformed power substrate module to bring the conductors into contact with the conducting pads. The fixture and power substrate module are then passed through a reflow oven to melt the solder and complete the connection of the conductors to the module. The fixture is left in place and connections to the conductors, such as by installing a control circuit board, may be completed in subsequent process or assembly steps.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于便于制造电动机控制器的固定装置,该电动机控制器包括经由多个导体安装到电耦合到电力基板模块并电耦合到电力基板模块的电源基板模块和控制电路板。 固定装置优选为由环氧玻璃纤维层压板制成的环状结构。 用于接合和保持导体的孔设置在固定装置中对应于电源基板模块上的导电焊盘的位置处。 为了制造,功率基板模块和夹具被预成型,并且焊料设置在模块的导电垫上。 在制造期间,导体插入固定装置中的孔中,并且固定装置和导体被定位在预先形成的功率基板模块上,以使导体与导电垫接触。 然后将夹具和电源基板模块通过回流炉以熔化焊料并完成导体与模块的连接。 固定装置留在原处,并且可以在随后的过程或组装步骤中完成与导体的连接,例如通过安装控制电路板。

    Terminal configuration for a motor controller
    10.
    发明授权
    Terminal configuration for a motor controller 失效
    电机控制器的端子配置

    公开(公告)号:US5610493A

    公开(公告)日:1997-03-11

    申请号:US420547

    申请日:1995-04-12

    摘要: A controller for driving an electric motor includes a rectifying circuit for converting AC power from a source to DC power, an inverting circuit coupled to the rectifying circuit via a DC bus for converting the DC power to controlled AC power in response to control signals and control circuitry for generating control signals for driving the inverting circuit in accordance with a preset control routine. The rectifying and inverting circuits are included in a power substrate module, while the control circuitry is included on a control circuit board separate from the power substrate module. The control circuit board is coupled to the power substrate module via a plurality of conducting pins and the controller circuitry is housed in an enclosure. A plurality of terminal conductors are supported on the control circuit board for transmitting power to and from the power substrate module via the conducting pins through the control circuit board. The terminal conductors terminate outside the enclosure for ready access and connection to phase conductors from the source and to the motor.

    摘要翻译: 用于驱动电动机的控制器包括用于将来自源的AC电力转换为DC电力的整流电路,经由DC总线耦合到整流电路的反相电路,用于响应于控制信号和控制将DC电力转换为受控的AC电力 用于根据预设的控制程序产生用于驱动反相电路的控制信号的电路。 整流和反相电路包括在功率基板模块中,而控制电路包括在与功率基板模块分离的控制电路板上。 控制电路板通过多个导电引脚连接到电源基板模块,并且控制器电路容纳在外壳中。 多个端子导体被支撑在控制电路板上,用于经由导电引脚通过控制电路板向电力基板模块发送电力。 端子导体终止于外壳外部,以便从源极和电机接近相位导体。