Abstract:
An ophthalmic-lens holder (200) includes a plate (210) and three pads (250) which are mounted on the plate and rise up above the latter to offer free ends (271) via which they can bear the ophthalmic lens. At least one of the three pads is movably mounted on the plate.
Abstract:
Method of determining at least one refractive characteristic of an ophthalmic lens, includes: a) placing the lens on a support having at least one prop element contacting one of the main faces of the lens in a contact zone area smaller than that of the main faces; b) lighting the lens placed on its support with lighting elements; c) capturing an image of the prop element of the support lighted by light rays that have passed through the lens, the image being captured in an image capture plane substantially perpendicular to an optical axis of the lens; d) in the image, identifying the image of the prop element of the support and determining at least one characteristic representative of the geometry of the image of the prop element; and e) from the characteristic representative of the geometry of the image of the prop element, deducing the looked-for refractive characteristic.
Abstract:
Method of determining at least one refractive characteristic of an ophthalmic lens, includes: a) placing the lens on a support having at least one prop element contacting one of the main faces of the lens in a contact zone area smaller than that of the main faces; b) lighting the lens placed on its support with lighting elements; c) capturing an image of the prop element of the support lighted by light rays that have passed through the lens, the image being captured in an image capture plane substantially perpendicular to an optical axis of the lens; d) in the image, identifying the image of the prop element of the support and determining at least one characteristic representative of the geometry of the image of the prop element; and e) from the characteristic representative of the geometry of the image of the prop element, deducing the looked-for refractive characteristic.
Abstract:
An ophthalmic-lens holder (200) includes a plate (210) and three pads (250) which are mounted on the plate and rise up above the latter to offer free ends (271) via which they can bear the ophthalmic lens. At least one of the three pads is movably mounted on the plate.
Abstract:
Systems and methods are provided for monitoring current in an electric motor. An electrical system includes a (DC) interface, an electric motor, an inverter module coupled between the DC interface and the electric motor, a first current sensor between a first phase leg of the inverter module and a first phase of the electric motor to measure a first current flowing through the first phase of the electric motor, a second current sensor between the first phase leg and the DC interface to measure a second current flowing through the first phase leg, and a control module coupled to the first current sensor and the second current sensor. The control module is configured to initiate remedial action based at least in part on a difference between the first current measured by the first current sensor and the second current measured by the second current sensor.
Abstract:
Systems and methods are provided for discharging a voltage bus. An electrical system comprises a first switch coupled to a first voltage rail, a second switch coupled between the first switch and a second voltage rail, and a control system coupled to the first switch and the second switch. The control system is configured to alternately activate the first switch and the second switch such that an energy potential between the first voltage rail and the second voltage rail is dissipated through the first switch and the second switch.
Abstract:
Systems and apparatus are provided for a control module for operating an inverter in a vehicle. A control module comprises a first circuit card assembly and a microprocessor mounted on the first circuit card assembly. The microprocessor is configured to determine a phase modulation command for a first motor phase and determine a modulation criterion for the inverter. An integrated circuit is communicatively coupled to the microprocessor. The integrated circuit is configured to generate a first modulation signal based on the phase modulation command and the modulation criterion and generate a second modulation signal based on the phase modulation command and the modulation criterion.
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:
Systems and apparatus are provided for capacitor segments for use in a vehicle. A capacitor segment comprises an inner conductor configured to receive a first potential and having a generally L-shaped longitudinal cross-section. An outer conductor is configured to receive a second potential, and is electrically insulated from the inner conductor. The outer conductor comprises a first section having a generally L-shaped longitudinal cross-section aligned with the inner conductor, and a second section coupled to the first section and having a generally L-shaped lateral cross-section. The second section and the inner conductor define an inner region. A capacitor is located in the inner region and coupled to the inner conductor and the second section. The capacitor segment is configured such that current flows through the capacitor in a first direction, and current flows through the second section in a second direction that generally opposes the first direction.
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.