公开(公告)号：US20100083461A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-08

申请号：US12574688

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: A47L9/28 ,  H02P6/14

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: Disclosed is a system and method for controlling current in a switched reluctance motor by changing a dwell state including starting the motor in a normal mode, measuring current in the motor, comparing the measured current to a first threshold, triggering an interrupt if the measured current exceeds the first threshold, keeping a count of consecutive readings exceeding the first threshold, changing the dwell state from a first state to a second state if the measured current exceeds the first threshold and the count equals a set value, changing the dwell state from a second state to a third state if the measured current exceeds a second threshold, and triggering a fault condition if the measured current in the third state exceeds a third threshold.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于通过改变停止状态来控制开关磁阻电机中的电流的系统和方法，包括在正常模式下启动电动机，测量电动机中的电流，将测量的电流与第一阈值进行比较，如果测得的电流 超过第一阈值，保持连续读数的计数超过第一阈值，如果测量的电流超过第一阈值并且计数等于设定值，则将停留状态从第一状态改变到第二状态，将停留状态从 如果测量的电流超过第二阈值，则第二状态到第三状态，并且如果在第三状态中测量的电流超过第三阈值，则触发故障状态。

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。

公开(公告)号：US07443123B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-28

申请号：US10970207

申请日：2004-10-21

Applicant: Neil N. Norell ,  James M. Robitaille

Inventor： Neil N. Norell ,  James M. Robitaille

IPC: H02H5/04

CPC classification number: H02H7/0852 ,  H02H7/093

Abstract: A control circuit for a motor includes a voltage regulator having a thermal shutdown apparatus that turns off the voltage regulator when the temperature of the control circuit rises above a pre-determined threshold level, wherein the voltage regulator is used to provide power to a plurality of insulated gate bipolar transistors controlling a plurality of stator windings of the motor. Thus the voltage regulator prevents the control circuit and the various components on the control circuit from being damaged from overheating. An embodiment of the control circuit is adapted to generate an error code in response to the shutdown of the voltage regulator and to monitor the operation of the motor to ensure that the motor has been turned off and then on before turning on the power supply to a plurality of phase windings.

Abstract translation: 一种用于电动机的控制电路包括具有热关断装置的电压调节器，当所述控制电路的温度升高到高于预定阈值电平时，所述热关断装置关闭所述电压调节器，其中所述电压调节器用于向多个 控制电动机的多个定子绕组的绝缘栅双极晶体管。 因此，电压调节器防止控制电路和控制电路上的各种部件被过热损坏。 控制电路的实施例适于响应于电压调节器的关断而产生错误代码并且监视电动机的操作以确保电动机已经被断开然后在接通电源之前接通 多个相绕组。

公开(公告)号：US07050929B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-23

申请号：US10970131

申请日：2004-10-21

Applicant: Neil N. Norell ,  James M. Robitaille

Inventor： Neil N. Norell ,  James M. Robitaille

IPC: G06F15/00 ,  H02P1/46

CPC classification number: G01D5/24461 ,  G01D5/3473 ,  H02P6/153 ,  H02P6/20

Abstract: A system and method of ensuring legitimacy of a sensor signal received from a rotor position sensor in a motor is provided that includes polling the sensor to determine a first state of the sensor signal, determining a first time delay by summing a first plurality of time constants, and initiating a first time delay. Also included is re-polling the sensor to determine a second state of the sensor signal, determining a second time delay by summing a second plurality of time constants, initiating a second time delay if the second state of the sensor signal is the same as the first state of the sensor signal, re-polling sensor to determine a third state of the sensor signal; and considering the sensor signal as a legitimate signal if the third state of the sensor signal is the same as the first and second states of the sensor signal.

Abstract translation: 提供一种确保从电机中的转子位置传感器接收的传感器信号的合法性的系统和方法，其包括轮询传感器以确定传感器信号的第一状态，通过将第一多个时间常数相加来确定第一时间延迟 ，并启动第一次延迟。 还包括重新轮询传感器以确定传感器信号的第二状态，通过将第二多个时间常数相加来确定第二时间延迟，如果传感器信号的第二状态与第二时间常数相同，则启动第二时间延迟 传感器信号的第一状态，重新轮询传感器以确定传感器信号的第三状态; 并且如果传感器信号的第三状态与传感器信号的第一和第二状态相同，则将传感器信号视为合法信号。

公开(公告)号：US08615845B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-31

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: A47L11/00 ,  A47L13/00

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。

公开(公告)号：US20110232026A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-29

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: A47L9/22

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：US06222285B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-24

申请号：US09391283

申请日：1999-09-07

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

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

IPC: H01H4720

CPC classification number: H02P25/14 ,  A47L7/0095 ,  A47L9/2805 ,  A47L9/2842 ,  A47L9/2868 ,  Y10T307/461 ,  Y10T307/469 ,  Y10T307/826 ,  Y10T307/852

Abstract: A sensing circuit is useful with a power outlet and a power tool having power supplied thereto via the power outlet. The sensing circuit includes a generator, a transmitter, and a detector. A first signal having a high frequency is developed by the generator and supplied to a first terminal of the power outlet by the transmitter. The detector is coupled to the second terminal of the power outlet and tuned in accordance with the high frequency to develop a second signal indicative of whether the power tool is coupled to the power outlet. The sensing circuit may be used in conjunction with a regulating circuit and a two-position switch useful for controlling the electrical energy supplied to the power tool and a vacuum cleaner having the power outlet disposed thereon.

Abstract translation: 感测电路对于电源插座和具有通过电源插座供电的电源的电动工具是有用的。 感测电路包括发生器，发射器和检测器。 具有高频率的第一信号由发生器产生并由发射器提供给电源插座的第一端子。 检测器耦合到电源插座的第二端子并根据高频进行调谐，以产生指示电动工具是否耦合到电源插座的第二信号。 感测电路可以与调节电路和用于控制供给电动工具的电能的双位置开关和具有设置在其上的电力出口的真空吸尘器一起使用。

公开(公告)号：US5051732A

公开(公告)日：1991-09-24

申请号：US239198

申请日：1988-08-29

Applicant: James M. Robitaille

Inventor： James M. Robitaille

IPC: G01R31/02

CPC classification number: G01R31/026

Abstract: A plug-mounted wriststrap detector and ground monitor includes hot, neutral and ground input terminals which are connected to corresponding terminals of a power outlet when the circuit is plugged in. A jack is provided to plug a wriststrap into the circuit to provide electrostatic protection to the user. Means are provided to detect that the user is wearing the wriststrap and that the wriststrap is properly connected to the circuit as a function of whether an a.c. signal of sufficient amplitude is detected coupled to the circuit by the wriststrap and/or user. Lamps and an audible alarm warn the user if the wriststrap is not properly connected. A precision ground integrity circuit is provided to detect whether an unsafe ground condition exists and to alert the user accordingly. The ground integrity circuit uses a constant current source and voltage comparator to determine that the ground impedance does not exceed a predetermined limit.

Abstract translation: 一个插入式腕带检测器和地面监视器包括热插拔，中性线和地线输入端子，当电路插入时，它们连接到电源插座的相应端子。提供一个插孔来将腕带插入电路以提供静电保护 用户。 提供了用于检测用户佩戴腕带并且腕带被正确地连接到电路的手段，作为是否是直流电路的功能。 通过腕带和/或用户检测到耦合到电路的足够幅度的信号。 灯和声音报警警告用户腕带是否连接不正确。 提供精密接地完整性电路来检测是否存在不安全的接地状况，并相应地提醒用户。 接地完整性电路使用恒流源和电压比较器来确定接地阻抗不超过预定极限。