Controlling an electric motor
    1.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US07042189B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-09

    申请号:US10136043

    申请日:2002-04-30

    IPC分类号: H02P5/28

    CPC分类号: H02P6/08

    摘要: In one method for controlling an electric motor, current turn-on and turn-off rotor-position angles for each motor phase are chosen to substantially maximize the absolute value of average motor torque when the motor is operating in two different quadrants of motor torque and motor speed. The first quadrant has positive motor torque and positive motor speed. The second quadrant has negative torque and positive speed. The third quadrant has negative torque and negative speed. The fourth quadrant has positive torque and negative speed. In another method, the motor is operated in at least one of the first and third quadrants and in at least one of the second and fourth quadrants, wherein the absolute value of motor speed is limited when the motor is operating in the first or third quadrants but not in the second or fourth quadrants. In one example, the motor operates a vehicle brake caliper.

    Magnetic sensor array configuration for measuring a position and method of operating same
    3.
    发明授权
    Magnetic sensor array configuration for measuring a position and method of operating same 失效
    用于测量位置的磁传感器阵列配置及其操作方法

    公开(公告)号:US06992479B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-01-31

    申请号:US10356457

    申请日:2003-01-31

    IPC分类号: G01B7/14

    CPC分类号: G01D5/145

    摘要: A magnetic position sensor for measuring a position of a ferromagnetic target over a range. The sensor comprises a magnet at least as long as the range and a sensor array mounted upon a surface of the magnet. The array is at least as long as the range and includes a plurality of sensing elements mounted a fixed distance from the surface of the magnet. The magnet length and the fixed distance have values such that a set of relatively constant values, preferably values of magnetic flux density, is measurable in the sensor array in the absence of the ferromagnetic target. A method of making a position sensor is also disclosed, as is a method of measuring the position of a ferromagnetic target over a range.

    摘要翻译: 一种磁性位置传感器,用于在一个范围内测量铁磁性目标的位置。 传感器包括至少与该范围一样长的磁体和安装在磁体表面上的传感器阵列。 该阵列至少与该范围一样长,并且包括从磁体表面安装固定距离的多个感测元件。 磁体长度和固定距离具有这样的值,使得在不存在铁磁性目标的情况下,可以在传感器阵列中测量一组相对恒定的值,优选磁通密度值。 还公开了一种制造位置传感器的方法,以及在一个范围上测量铁磁性靶的位置的方法。

    Switched reluctance motor control with partially disabled operation capability
    4.
    发明授权
    Switched reluctance motor control with partially disabled operation capability 有权
    开关磁阻电机控制具有部分禁用的运行能力

    公开(公告)号:US07095206B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-22

    申请号:US10854026

    申请日:2004-05-26

    IPC分类号: H02P23/00 H02P25/00 H02H3/00

    摘要: Certain circuit faults in a phase of a multi-pole, switched reluctance, rotary electrical machine are detected; and the machine is selectively operated with a detected circuit fault when the nature of the fault permits continued operation of the phase and the operation of the phase is desirable. The fault may be one of certain short or open circuits in which at least one of the two current controlling electronic switches is operable to control phase current within predetermined limits. In the continued operation when a fault is detected, (1) the phase current is switched off earlier than it would be in the absence of the fault and/or (2) the maximum phase current is reduced compared with that permitted in the absence of the fault; and either or both of these modifications may be a function of motor speed. If the circuit fault adversely affects current control by an electronic switch normally controlling current level, another electronic switch is substituted for current control.

    摘要翻译: 检测到多极,开关磁阻,旋转电机的相位中的某些电路故障; 并且当故障的性质允许相的继续操作并且期望的操作时,机器被选择性地操作具有检测到的电路故障。 故障可以是某些短路或开路中的一个,其中两个电流控制电子开关中的至少一个可操作以在预定限度内控制相电流。 在检测到故障时的继续操作中,(1)相位电流比在没有故障时提前关闭和/或(2)与没有故障时允许的相电流相比,最大相电流减小 错误; 并且这些修改中的一个或两个可以是电机速度的函数。 如果电路故障不利地影响通常控制电流电平的电子开关的电流控制,则另一电子开关代替电流控制。

    Sensor assembly combining signals with enhanced asymmetry for detecting direction of rotation of an object
    5.
    发明授权
    Sensor assembly combining signals with enhanced asymmetry for detecting direction of rotation of an object 失效
    传感器组合组合具有增强的不对称性的信号以检测物体的旋转方向

    公开(公告)号:US07009384B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-03-07

    申请号:US10453041

    申请日:2003-06-03

    IPC分类号: G01B7/30 G01P13/00

    CPC分类号: G01D5/147 G01P3/488 G01P13/04

    摘要: A target wheel sensor assembly includes a target wheel, a magnet, and two or more sensing elements placed therebetween. The magnet and the sensing elements are configured so that as the target wheel rotates each of the sensing elements outputs a respective asymmetric signal relative to the direction of rotation of the target wheel or an object mechanically connected to the wheel. Each of these asymmetric signals is differentially combined with one another to determine the direction of motion of the target wheel, and, if optionally desired, the position of the target wheel.

    摘要翻译: 目标轮传感器组件包括目标轮,磁体和放置在它们之间的两个或更多个传感元件。 磁体和感测元件构造成使得当目标轮旋转每个感测元件时,相对于目标轮或机械地连接到车轮的物体的旋转方向输出相应的不对称信号。 这些不对称信号中的每一个彼此差分地组合以确定目标车轮的运动方向,并且如果可选地,确定目标车轮的位置。

    Magnetic encoder with double Frequency output
    6.
    发明授权
    Magnetic encoder with double Frequency output 失效
    带双频输出的磁性编码器

    公开(公告)号:US06894486B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-17

    申请号:US10675694

    申请日:2003-09-30

    CPC分类号: G01P3/488 G01D5/147

    摘要: A magnetic sensor has magnetically sensitive element located at a side surface, instead of the bottom surface, of a bias magnet, the magnet being located adjacent a magnetic target wheel, wherein the bias magnet is magnetized parallel to the direction of motion of the teeth/slots of the target wheel. The output may be of a single or double frequency. Sampling of output slope can provide information regarding direction of movement of the target wheel. In a second embodiment the bias magnet is magnetized perpendicular to the movement.

    摘要翻译: 磁传感器具有位于偏置磁体的侧表面而不是底表面的磁敏元件,磁体位于磁性目标轮附近,其中偏置磁体被平行于齿/ 目标轮的槽。 输出可以是单频或双频。 输出斜率的采样可以提供目标车轮的运动方向信息。 在第二实施例中,偏置磁体垂直于该运动被磁化。

    Sensor assembly for sensing angular position
    7.
    发明授权
    Sensor assembly for sensing angular position 失效
    用于感测角位置的传感器组件

    公开(公告)号:US06873151B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-03-29

    申请号:US10615561

    申请日:2003-07-08

    IPC分类号: G01B7/30 G01D5/14 G01D5/16

    CPC分类号: G01D5/145

    摘要: A sensor assembly for sensing angular position of an object is provided. The assembly may comprise at least one magneto-sensing magnet having a second axis of rotation. The assembly may further comprise a magnet having a second axis of rotation. At least one of the magnet and the magneto-sensing element are rotatable relative to the other. The respective axes of rotation of the magneto-sensing element and the magnet are non-coincident with respect to one another. The magnet is magnetized along one of the following directions: an axial direction and a radial direction.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于感测物体的角度位置的传感器组件。 组件可以包括具有第二旋转轴线的至少一个磁感应磁体。 组件还可以包括具有第二旋转轴线的磁体。 磁体和磁感应元件中的至少一个可相对于另一个旋转。 磁感测元件和磁体的各个旋转轴线彼此不重合。 磁体沿着以下方向之一被磁化:轴向和径向。

    Magnetic arrangement for an analog angle encoder
    8.
    发明授权
    Magnetic arrangement for an analog angle encoder 失效
    用于模拟角度编码器的磁排列

    公开(公告)号:US06489761B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-12-03

    申请号:US09678209

    申请日:2000-09-05

    IPC分类号: G01B730

    CPC分类号: G01D5/145

    摘要: An analog angle encoder includes a non-magnetic stator which is cup-shaped, having a central post carrying at least one magnetosensitive device, and further including a rotor in the form of a ring captured by the stator, the rotor carrying at least one permanent magnet, wherein the rotor is rotatable relative to the stator. As the rotor rotates relative to the stator, the angle of the incident magnetic field changes relative to the magnetosensitive device, thereby causing the output from the device to vary sinusoidally with angular position. It is preferred to use magnetic configurations other than simple six sided magnets in order to achieve a more uniform magnetic field at the magnetosensitive device, as for example by utilizing cylindrical magnets, arcuate (concave faced) magnets, flat ferromagnetic layer pole pieces, arcuate (concave faced) ferromagnetic layer pole pieces, and ferromagnetic return paths.

    摘要翻译: 模拟角度编码器包括杯形的非磁性定子,其具有承载至少一个磁感应装置的中心柱,并且还包括由定子捕获的环形形式的转子,转子承载至少一个永磁体 磁体,其中转子可相对于定子旋转。 当转子相对于定子旋转时,入射磁场的角度相对于磁感应装置改变,从而使装置的输出以角度位置正弦变化。 优选使用除了简单的六面磁体之外的磁性构造,以便在磁感应装置处获得更均匀的磁场,例如通过利用圆柱形磁体,弓形(凹面)磁体,扁平铁磁层极片,弓形( 凹面)铁磁层极片和铁磁返回路径。

    Assembly for measuring movement of and a torque applied to a shaft
    9.
    发明授权
    Assembly for measuring movement of and a torque applied to a shaft 失效
    用于测量施加到轴的运动和扭矩的组件

    公开(公告)号:US07024946B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-04-11

    申请号:US10763499

    申请日:2004-01-23

    IPC分类号: G01L3/10

    CPC分类号: G01L3/102 G01L3/103

    摘要: The subject invention provides an assembly for measuring movement of and a torque applied to a shaft extending between first and second ends and being hollow, specifically for measuring rotation and twisting of the shaft. A permanent magnet is disposed within the shaft for producing a parallel magnetic field emanating radially from the shaft. A sensor mechanism is positioned adjacent the shaft to detect the magnetic flux produced in response to the shaft being moved. The sensor mechanism includes a magnetostrictive (MR) material disposed annularly about the shaft and extends between first and second edges. A flux collector extends beyond the first and second edges of the magnetostrictive material to direct the magnetic flux through a Hall sensor to detect an axial component of the magnetic flux in response to twisting. A positional ring extends annularly around and spaced from the shaft and a positional sensor is disposed between the positional ring and the shaft for measuring a radial component of the magnetic flux in response to rotating.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种用于测量施加到在第一和第二端之间延伸并且是中空的轴的转矩和扭矩的组件,具体地用于测量轴的旋转和扭转。 永磁体设置在轴内,用于产生从轴径向发出的平行磁场。 传感器机构定位在轴附近,以检测响应于轴被移动产生的磁通量。 传感器机构包括围绕轴设置成环状并在第一和第二边缘之间延伸的磁致伸缩(MR)材料。 磁通收集器延伸超出磁致伸缩材料的第一和第二边缘,以引导磁通量通过霍尔传感器,以响应于扭转来检测磁通量的轴向分量。 位置环围绕轴线环绕并且间隔开,并且位置传感器设置在位置环和轴之间,用于响应于旋转来测量磁通量的径向分量。

    Fuel rail radiated noise reduction
    10.
    发明授权
    Fuel rail radiated noise reduction 失效
    燃油轨辐射降噪

    公开(公告)号:US07584746B1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-08

    申请号:US12074600

    申请日:2008-03-05

    IPC分类号: F02M69/46 F02M69/50

    摘要: A fuel rail assembly of an internal combustion engine includes an axially extending non-round fuel conduit and at least one axially extending stiffening feature integral with said conduit. Integration of the stiffening features in the conduit enables reduction or elimination of the objectionable frequency noise radiated by the fuel rail assembly. By aligning the stiffening features axially relative to the conduit, panels having a relatively small surface area are formed and, thus, the noise radiating surface area is significantly reduced. The axial orientation of the added stiffening features allows the length of the stiffening features to be relatively large, which increases the stiffening effects to provide increased resistance to flexing, thus, reducing the noise radiated by the fuel system of the internal combustion engine.

    摘要翻译: 内燃机的燃料导轨组件包括轴向延伸的非圆形燃料导管和与所述导管一体的至少一个轴向延伸的加强件。 在管道中集成加强件可以减少或消除由燃料导轨组件辐射的令人反感的频率噪声。 通过使加强特征相对于导管轴向对准,形成具有相对小的表面积的面板,因此噪声辐射表面积显着减小。 附加的加强特征的轴向取向允许加强特征的长度相对较大,这增加了加强效果以提供增加的挠曲阻力,从而减少由内燃机的燃料系统辐射的噪声。