公开(公告)号：WO2007021378A3

公开(公告)日：2007-12-06

申请号：PCT/US2006025275

申请日：2006-06-29

Applicant: MOTOROLA INC ,  O'GORMAN PATRICK A ,  STEPHENS DENNIS L

Inventor： O'GORMAN PATRICK A ,  STEPHENS DENNIS L

IPC: H04B3/54

CPC classification number: H02P9/30 ,  H02J7/245 ,  H02P9/107 ,  H02P2101/45 ,  Y02T10/92

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electrical system topology for voltage regulation in a 12-volt vehicle power distribution system. Particularly, a single transistor power converter is configured to operate in both as a traditional voltage regulator mode (i.e., as buck converter to reduce the field voltage applied to an alternator to a value less than that available from the main bus) and as an alternator field current boost converter (i.e., as a boost converter to boost the field voltage applied to an alternator to a value greater than that available from the main bus). The converter may also include a controller that incorporates a thermal model of the alternator to limit the amount of voltage boost applied and/or direct temperature measurement of the alternator or alternator components. Additionally, these two approaches may be combined such that measured temperatures are used to refine the temperature estimated by the thermal estimator.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于12伏车辆动力分配系统中的电压调节的电气系统拓扑。 特别地，单个晶体管功率转换器被配置为既作为传统的电压调节器模式（即，作为降压转换器以将施加到交流发电机的场电压降低到小于主总线可用的值的电压值）和作为交流发电机 （即，作为升压转换器以将施加到交流发电机的励磁电压升高到大于主总线可用的值）。 转换器还可以包括控制器，该控制器并入交流发电机的热模型以限制施加的电压升高的量和/或交流发电机或交流发电机部件的直接温度测量。 另外，可以组合这两种方法，使得使用测量的温度来细化由热估计器估计的温度。

公开(公告)号：WO2007075709A3

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：PCT/US2006/048467

申请日：2006-12-19

Applicant: TEMIC AUTOMOTIVE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. ,  O'GORMAN, Patrick, A. ,  STEPHENS, Dennis, L.

Inventor： O'GORMAN, Patrick, A. ,  STEPHENS, Dennis, L.

IPC: H02M5/45

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an automotive electrical system including a FET based rectifier and method of controlling the FET based rectifier without using either an alternator shaft position sensor or current sensors on each phase of the alternator output to control the switching of the FETs. In accordance with the teachings herein, the voltage and current on the DC bus of the automotive electrical system are sensed and switching of the FETs is controlled by a microcontroller that determines the appropriate switching times based on these sensed parameters.

公开(公告)号：WO2010036349A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

申请号：PCT/US2009/005310

申请日：2009-09-23

Applicant: ELB ELECTRONICS, INC. ,  O'GORMAN, Tony ,  STEPHENS, Dennis, L. ,  PURDY, Steven

Inventor： O'GORMAN, Tony ,  STEPHENS, Dennis, L. ,  PURDY, Steven

IPC: G05F1/00

CPC classification number: H05B37/0254 ,  H05B41/3921 ,  H05B41/40

Abstract: A system for programming control of ballast illumination includes receiving a power stage input current through a first ballast input, receiving a level switch control signal at a second ballast input, entering a ballast illumination program mode, adjusting said level switch control signal to select a ballast lamp illumination and saving a field-programmed ballast lamp illumination indication in a ballast memory as representative of said ballast lamp illumination.

Abstract translation: 用于镇流器照明的编程控制的系统包括通过第一镇流器输入接收功率级输入电流，在第二镇流器输入端接收电平开关控制信号，进入镇流器照明程序模式，调整所述电平开关控制信号以选择镇流器 灯泡照明，并且在镇流器存储器中保存现场编程镇流灯照明指示，代表所述镇流器灯照明。

公开(公告)号：WO2007075709A2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：PCT/US2006048467

申请日：2006-12-19

Applicant: TEMIC AUTOMOTIVE NA INC ,  O'GORMAN PATRICK A ,  STEPHENS DENNIS L

Inventor： O'GORMAN PATRICK A ,  STEPHENS DENNIS L

IPC: H02P9/04 ,  F02D29/06

CPC classification number: H02P9/48 ,  H02J7/1492 ,  H02P2101/45 ,  Y02T10/92

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an automotive electrical system including a FET based rectifier and method of controlling the FET based rectifier without using either an alternator shaft position sensor or current sensors on each phase of the alternator output to control the switching of the FETs. In accordance with the teachings herein, the voltage and current on the DC bus of the automotive electrical system are sensed and switching of the FETs is controlled by a microcontroller that determines the appropriate switching times based on these sensed parameters.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种包括基于FET的整流器的汽车电气系统以及控制基于FET的整流器的方法，而不使用交流发电机轴位置传感器或交流发电机输出的每个相位上的电流传感器来控制FET的开关。 根据本文的教导，感测到汽车电气系统的DC总线上的电压和电流，并且由微控制器控制FET的切换，微控制器基于这些感测的参数确定适当的切换时间。

公开(公告)号：WO2007021378A2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-22

申请号：PCT/US2006/025275

申请日：2006-06-29

Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC. ,  O'GORMAN, Patrick, A. ,  STEPHENS, Dennis, L.

Inventor： O'GORMAN, Patrick, A. ,  STEPHENS, Dennis, L.

IPC: H04B3/54

CPC classification number: H02P9/30 ,  H02J7/245 ,  H02P9/107 ,  H02P2101/45 ,  Y02T10/92

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electrical system topology for voltage regulation in a 12-volt vehicle power distribution system. Particularly, a single transistor power converter is configured to operate in both as a traditional voltage regulator mode (i.e., as buck converter to reduce the field voltage applied to an alternator to a value less than that available from the main bus) and as an alternator field current boost converter (i.e., as a boost converter to boost the field voltage applied to an alternator to a value greater than that available from the main bus). The converter may also include a controller that incorporates a thermal model of the alternator to limit the amount of voltage boost applied and/or direct temperature measurement of the alternator or alternator components. Additionally, these two approaches may be combined such that measured temperatures are used to refine the temperature estimated by the thermal estimator.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于12伏车辆配电系统中的电压调节的电气系统拓扑。 特别地，单晶体管功率转换器被配置为在传统的电压调节器模式（即，作为降压转换器以将施加到交流发电机的场电压减小到小于从主总线可用的值）的降压转换器中）和作为交流发电机 励磁电流升压转换器（即，作为升压转换器将施加到交流发电机的励磁电压升高到比主总线可用的大的值）。 转换器还可以包括控制器，其包括交流发电机的热模型，以限制所施加的电压升高量和/或交流发电机或交流发电机组件的直接温度测量。 另外，这两种方法可以组合，使得使用测量的温度来细化由热估计器估计的温度。

公开(公告)号：WO2006023772A3

公开(公告)日：2006-09-14

申请号：PCT/US2005029627

申请日：2005-08-18

Applicant: MOTOROLA INC ,  O'GORMAN PATRICK A ,  STEPHENS DENNIS L

Inventor： O'GORMAN PATRICK A ,  STEPHENS DENNIS L

IPC: H02P9/00 ,  G05F1/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/242 ,  H02P9/48 ,  H02P2101/45 ,  H02P2209/01 ,  Y02T10/7005

Abstract: Disclosed herein are two techniques, neutral point switching and field voltage boost, that will increase the output of today's 12 volt automotive electrical systems in vehicle idle conditions solely by the addition of circuitry. Neutral point switching enables the flow of a third harmonic current, which does not normally flow at low speeds, but only at high speed. Boosting the field voltages can be obtained by integrating a field voltage boost circuit and voltage regulator to increase the field voltage, and consequently the field current, above the level obtained from the battery. Furthermore, the transient response of the alternator to a change in load is improved by temporarily increasing the field voltage above the level needed to sustain the load. These two techniques are compatible, and thus may be implemented together, or may be implemented independently. No changes to a standard alternator are required to accommodate the proposed additional circuitry.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了两种技术，即中性点切换和场电压提升，其将仅通过添加电路来增加当前12伏汽车电气系统在车辆怠速状态下的输出。 中性点开关可以实现三次谐波电流的流动，三次谐波电流通常不会在低速下流动，但只能在高速下流动。 通过集成场电压升压电路和电压调节器来增加场电压，以增加场电压，并因此使场电流增加到从电池获得的水平以上。 此外，交流发电机对负载变化的瞬态响应通过将场电压临时增加到维持负载所需水平以上而得以改善。 这两种技术是兼容的，因此可以一起实施，或者可以独立实施。 为了适应所提出的附加电路，不需要改变标准交流​​发电机。

公开(公告)号：WO2006076103A2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-20

申请号：PCT/US2005/044553

申请日：2005-12-09

Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC. ,  O'GORMAN, Patrick A. ,  STEPHENS, Dennis L.

Inventor： O'GORMAN, Patrick A. ,  STEPHENS, Dennis L.

IPC: H05B39/04

CPC classification number: H05B39/045 ,  Y02B20/142 ,  Y10S315/07

Abstract: An apparatus and method for driving a halogen lamp. A driving circuit is provided that is operable near a series resonance frequency. The driving circuit is coupled to the lamp in a series configuration. During startup, the circuit is driven above resonance. After the lamp has warmed up, the circuit is driven substantially at resonance. A controller is coupled to the driving circuit. The controller is operable to control the frequency of operation of the driving circuit.

Abstract translation: 一种用于驱动卤素灯的装置和方法。 提供可在串联谐振频率附近操作的驱动电路。 驱动电路以串联结构耦合到灯。 在启动期间，电路驱动高于谐振。 在灯已经升温之后，电路基本上被共振地驱动。 控制器耦合到驱动电路。 控制器可操作以控制驱动电路的工作频率。

公开(公告)号：WO2006023426A3

公开(公告)日：2006-05-04

申请号：PCT/US2005028910

申请日：2005-08-12

Applicant: MOTOROLA INC ,  O'GORMAN PATRICK A ,  REMBOSKI DONALD J ,  STEPHENS DENNIS L

Inventor： O'GORMAN PATRICK A ,  REMBOSKI DONALD J ,  STEPHENS DENNIS L

IPC: H02P9/00

CPC classification number: H02P9/102 ,  B60Q11/005 ,  B60Q2400/30 ,  G01R31/007 ,  G01R31/024 ,  G01R31/44 ,  H02J1/14 ,  H02J7/1438 ,  H02P9/105 ,  H02P2101/30 ,  H02P2101/45

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a variety of different electrical system topologies intended to mitigate the impact of large intermittent loads on a 12 volt vehicle power distribution system. In some embodiments the intermittent load is disconnected from the remainder of the system and the voltage supplied to this load is allowed to fluctuate. In other embodiments, the voltage to critical loads is regulated independently of the voltage supplied to the remainder of the system. The different topologies described can be grouped into three categories, each corresponding to a different solution technique. One approach is to regulate the voltage to the critical loads. A second approach is to isolate the intermittent load that causes the drop in system voltage. The third approach is to use a different type of alternator that has a faster response than the conventional Lundell wound field machine.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了旨在减轻大间歇负载对12伏特车辆配电系统的影响的各种不同的电气系统拓扑结构。 在一些实施例中，间歇负载从系统的其余部分断开，并且允许提供给该负载的电压波动。 在其他实施例中，关键负载的电压独立于供应给系统其余部分的电压而被调节。 所描述的不同拓扑结构可以分为三类，每一类对应于不同的解决方案技术。 一种方法是调节关键负载的电压。 第二种方法是隔离导致系统电压下降的间歇性负载。 第三种方法是使用不同类型的交流发电机，其响应速度比传统的Lundell伤口现场机器更快。

公开(公告)号：WO2007075710A2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：PCT/US2006/048468

申请日：2006-12-19

Applicant: TEMIC AUTOMOTIVE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. ,  O'GORMAN, Patrick, A. ,  STEPHENS, Dennis, L.

Inventor： O'GORMAN, Patrick, A. ,  STEPHENS, Dennis, L.

IPC: H02P9/00 ,  H02H7/06 ,  H02P11/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/1492 ,  H02P9/302 ,  H02P9/48 ,  H02P27/06 ,  H02P2101/45 ,  Y02T10/92

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an automotive electrical system including a FET based rectifier and method of controlling the FET based rectifier without using either an alternator shaft position sensor or current sensors on each phase of the alternator output to control the switching of the FETs. In accordance with the teachings herein, the voltage and current on the DC bus of the automotive electrical system are sensed and switching of the FETs is controlled by a microcontroller that determines the appropriate switching times based on these sensed parameters.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种包括基于FET的整流器的汽车电气系统以及控制基于FET的整流器而不使用交流发电机输出的每个相位上的交流发电机轴位置传感器或电流传感器来控制开关 的FET。 根据本文的教导，感测汽车电气系统的DC总线上的电压和电流，并且FET的切换由微控制器控制，微控制器基于这些感测参数确定适当的切换时间。

公开(公告)号：WO2006023772A2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-02

申请号：PCT/US2005/029627

申请日：2005-08-18

Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC. ,  O'GORMAN, Patrick A., ,  STEPHENS, Dennis L.,

Inventor： O'GORMAN, Patrick A., ,  STEPHENS, Dennis L.,

IPC: H02H7/06 ,  H02P9/00 ,  H02P11/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/242 ,  H02P9/48 ,  H02P2101/45 ,  H02P2209/01 ,  Y02T10/7005

Abstract: Disclosed herein are two techniques, neutral point switching and field voltage boost, that will increase the output of today's 12 volt automotive electrical systems in vehicle idle conditions solely by the addition of circuitry. Neutral point switching enables the flow of a third harmonic current, which does not normally flow at low speeds, but only at high speed. Boosting the field voltages can be obtained by integrating a field voltage boost circuit and voltage regulator to increase the field voltage, and consequently the field current, above the level obtained from the battery. Furthermore, the transient response of the alternator to a change in load is improved by temporarily increasing the field voltage above the level needed to sustain the load. These two techniques are compatible, and thus may be implemented together, or may be implemented independently. No changes to a standard alternator are required to accommodate the proposed additional circuitry.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了两种技术，中性点切换和场电压升高，其将仅在通过添加电路的情况下在车辆怠速条件下增加当今12V汽车电气系统的输出。 中性点切换使得能够以低速通常不以高速流动的三次谐波电流流动。 可以通过对场电压升压电路和电压调节器进行积分来提高场电压，从而增加场电压，从而提高高于从电池获得的电平的励磁电流。 此外，通过将场电压临时增加到维持负载所需的电平以上，交流发电机对负载变化的瞬态响应得到改善。 这两种技术是兼容的，因此可以一起实现，或者可以独立地实现。 不需要更改标准交流发电机来适应所提出的附加电路。