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Electric motor safe state control

An electric motor based system includes an electric motor; an electric motor power controller for controlling the electric motor; a first control unit, adapted to provide first control signals for the electric motor power controller; an electric power storage device adapted to power the electric motor power controller; a first sensor adapted to determine information related to power exchange between the electric power storage device and the electric motor power controller; and a second control unit, wherein the second control unit is adapted to pass the first control signals, received from the first control unit, to the electric motor power controller in a first mode and adapted to provide second control signals for the electric motor power controller in a second mode; and the second control unit inputs and exploits the information.
Owner:SILICON MOBILITY SAS

Energy consumption braking reverse rotation preventing device and method for permanent magnet motor direct-driven electric submersible centrifugal pump

The invention relates to the field of mechanical oil extraction of oil fields, and discloses an energy consumption braking anti-reverse device and method for an electric submersible centrifugal pump directly driven by a permanent magnet motor. The control cabinet is arranged on the ground, is connected with the permanent magnet synchronous motor in the submersible permanent magnet motor direct-drive electric submersible centrifugal pump oil extraction system through a cable, and can monitor and respond to the working state of the permanent magnet synchronous motor in real time, so that the permanent magnet synchronous motor drives the electric submersible centrifugal pump to work; an energy consumption braking circuit and a motor monitoring protection circuit are arranged in the control cabinet; the motor monitoring protection circuit is used for monitoring and responding to the working state of the permanent magnet synchronous motor in real time; the energy consumption braking circuit is used for being connected when the permanent magnet synchronous motor loses power and consuming reverse electric energy generated by the permanent magnet synchronous motor in time when the permanent magnet synchronous motor rotates reversely. The problem that the service life of the motor is shortened due to the fact that electric energy generated by reverse rotation of the permanent magnet motor under the power-off condition is converted into heat energy to be consumed in the motor can be effectively prevented.
Owner:CHINA NATIONAL OFFSHORE OIL (CHINA) CO LTD +1

Large-current starting method suitable for direct current motor

The invention relates to the technical field of motor starting control, and discloses a large-current starting method suitable for a direct current motor, and the method comprises the steps: continuously monitoring the temperature data in the starting process of a driving motor through a temperature detection module, and collecting the current data in the starting process through an OCP detection module; collected temperature data and OCP monitoring characteristics are input into the restart logic module in a delayed mode, the restart logic module judges whether restart is conducted or not according to a preset algorithm and generates a first restart instruction or a second restart instruction, and the bridge drive circuit controls the motor to be started and restarted according to the received instruction till the motor is started successfully. By monitoring temperature and current data in real time, damage caused by overheating or overcurrent of the motor can be effectively prevented, the restart period is dynamically adjusted, the success rate of starting of the driving motor is increased, starting failure caused by overcurrent protection or overheating protection is avoided, and the service life of the motor is prolonged. The problem that in the prior art, when a large-capacity direct-current motor is started, current interruption is prone to occurring is solved.
Owner:SOLNENG SEMICON

Method for controlling an inverter and corresponding system

The invention relates to a method for controlling an inverter connected to an electric traction motor of a vehicle, performed by a control device supplied by a so-called low-voltage power supply, and for applying a safety operating mode by an auxiliary power supply comprising an electrical capacitor. When a loss of the low-voltage power supply occurs, the control device applies either a safety mode ASC associated with active discharge of the electrical capacitor, or a freewheeling mode FW. According to the invention, when the ASC mode is applied to the inverter, if the input voltage of the auxiliary power supply drops below a given minimum voltage, which is greater than a minimum operating voltage of the control device, then the FW operating mode is applied to the inverter, and when the FW mode is applied to the inverter, if the input voltage of the auxiliary power supply rises to a predefined voltage threshold, then the ASC operating mode is applied to the inverter. The invention also relates to a corresponding system.
Owner:NIDEC PAS EMOTORS

Dual mode turbine for supplying energy using a smart inverter

Systems, method, and computer readable medium are provided for a controller for a generator. The system includes a rectifier for converting a first AC signal generated by the generator to a first DC signal; a first DC-DC associated with energy storage and a first mode; a second DC-DC associated with an inverter and a second mode; a switch for alternately toggling between the first DC-DC and the second DC-DC, wherein the first mode prevents output to the electrical grid, and the second mode enables inversion of the second DC signal to a second AC signal via the inverter; and a processor that uses the indicator to operate the switch to operate the generator in the first mode when a connection to the grid does not conform with a parameter, and operate the generator in the second mode when the connection to the grid conforms with the parameter.
Owner:FLOWER TURBINES INC

Mechanical arm power-down protection circuit and sweeping robot

The utility model provides a mechanical arm power-down protection circuit and a sweeping robot, and relates to the technical field of motor control, the mechanical arm power-down protection circuit comprises a power supply module, a micro-control module, a relay and a mechanical arm control module, when the power supply module supplies power, a control end of the relay is electrified to control a common end to be conducted with a second connecting end, and the mechanical arm control module controls the micro-control module. The micro-control module controls the power supply module to be connected with the input end of the motor. When the power supply module is powered off, the control end of the relay is powered off, the common end is connected with the first connecting end, the input end of the motor is connected with the grounding end, and a coil of the motor forms loop current and generates resistance to slow down descending of the mechanical arm. By means of the automatic switching function of the relay, the connection state of the motor is rapidly switched when a power source is cut off, resistance is generated through the physical characteristics of the motor so as to slow down descending of the mechanical arm, the circuit structure is simple, cost is low, large installation space does not need to be occupied, and the circuit can be applied to mechanical arms of various sizes and models; and the method has a relatively wide application range.
Owner:BEIJING ROCKROBO TECH CO LTD

Motor drive control device

A motor drive control device includes: a first input unit to which first current from the power source to the control unit is input; a first output unit that outputs the first current input from the first input unit to the control unit; a shutoff unit that is provided between the first input unit and the first output unit, and switches an output state of the first output unit; a second input unit to which second current from the control unit to the motor is input; a second output unit that outputs the second current input from the second input unit to the motor; and an arithmetic unit that is provided between the second input unit and the second output unit, and calculates a rotation speed of the motor.
Owner:PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO LTD

Air cooled resistor arrangement

An air cooled resistor arrangement, comprising a resistor housing comprising an air inlet, an air outlet, a first side wall extending from the air inlet to the air outlet, and a second side wall extending from the air inlet to the air outlet on an opposite side to the first side wall, a plurality of elongated resistor elements arranged in the resistor housing, each one of the elongated resistor elements extending from the first side wall to the second side wall, wherein the plurality of elongated resistor elements is arranged in columns along a direction between the air inlet and the air outlet, wherein each one of the plurality of elongated resistor elements is arranged equidistantly to all its neighboring elongated resistor elements.
Owner:VOLVO TRUCK CORP

eROTOR LOCK FOR eVTOL LIFTERS

An electronic rotor “lock” that can be implemented within an electric motor system by selecting closing a subset of switches within an inverter of the motor drive system to create a circulatory current path that can generate a force that acts to oppose any external movement of the rotor.
Owner:HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORP

Cold start induction heating and braking arrangement

A drive system for an aircraft. The drive system includes a controller, a motor coupled to an H-bridge network, a DC link that can be coupled to the motor; and an electrical braking system configured to be electrically coupled to the motor. The electrical braking system includes: a sense circuit configured to sense a condition of the DC link; a brake resistor coupled to the DC link; a temperature sensor; a drive circuit coupled to the sense circuit; and a coil for breaking in an inductive braking mode or generating heat in a cold start mode, wherein the coil is located in or near a line replaceable unit chassis that includes printed circuit boards.
Owner:HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORP

Braking rotating device with power generation function, self-powered rotating system, control method and wire cup

The invention provides a braking rotating device with a power generation function, a self-powered rotating system, a control method and a wire cup, and the braking rotating device comprises a stator part which comprises three groups of coils arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction; the rotor part rotates coaxially with the stator part and comprises a plurality of magnets which are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction and have alternately changed polarities; the self-power-generation brake part generates power based on rotation of the rotor part relative to the stator part and performs brake control on the rotor part based on a received brake signal, the self-power-generation brake part comprises a three-phase rectifier bridge circuit, and three phase current ends of the three-phase rectifier bridge circuit are respectively connected with the three groups of coils; at least one phase of the three-phase rectifier bridge circuit is provided with a switching device, at least one phase of the three-phase rectifier bridge circuit is not provided with a switching device, and when an enabling end of the switching device receives a brake signal, a phase current end of the phase where the switching device is located and a common anode or a common cathode of the three-phase rectifier bridge circuit are conducted.
Owner:YUETIAN INTELLIGENT EQUIP (WEIHAI) CO LTD

Method for controlling an electro-mechanical actuator, electro-mechanical actuation system and wind turbine

The electro-mechanical actuator of a wind turbine is configured to be powered from a DC link intermediate circuit. A method for controlling the actuator includes: determining whether a voltage demand and a power demand for operating the electro-mechanical actuator at a specific operating point can be met by an output of a first converter. The first converter is connected to a supply grid and configured to provide a first voltage and a first power to the DC link intermediate circuit; and, when the voltage demand and the power demand cannot be met, triggering a boost mode of a second converter connected between the DC link intermediate circuit and an energy store. The boost mode is triggered to: boost the voltage at the DC link intermediate circuit to a second voltage; and, boost the power supply to the electro-mechanical actuator via the DC link intermediate circuit to a second power.
Owner:NORDEX ENERGY SE & CO KG

Active protection control system and method of motor controller and electric vehicle

The invention discloses an active protection control system and method of a motor controller and an electric vehicle. Comprising a phase current frequency detection module, a voltage conversion module, a driving chip, a control module, a high-voltage alternating-current electricity taking module and a power module, the phase current frequency detection module is used for detecting a real-time phase current frequency value of a three-phase winding of the motor in real time; the control module is used for storing a phase current frequency limit value and outputting an enable signal of the voltage conversion module; the high-voltage alternating current power taking module is used for obtaining at least one phase of alternating current in the three-phase alternating current and supplying power to the voltage conversion module; the voltage conversion module is used for receiving the voltage conversion enable signal, starting working, converting at least one phase of alternating current into working voltage required by the power module, and outputting the working voltage to a fault pin of the driving chip and a grid electrode of a driving tube of an upper bridge arm or a lower bridge arm in the power module; the active short-circuit protection of the motor in a galloping or overspeed state is realized, and the overvoltage damage of the motor controller is avoided.
Owner:WEICHAI POWER CO LTD +1

Vehicle drive inverter, vehicle drive and method for operating a vehicle drive inverter

Vehicle drive inverter (I) with a DC voltage connection (GA), an AC voltage connection (WA) and a three-phase bridge (B1 - B3) via which these connections (GA, WA) are connected to one another, wherein the vehicle drive inverter (I) has a phase short-circuit circuit (PKS) and a controller (X) which is connected to the phase short-circuit circuit (PKS) and to the three-phase bridge (B1 - B3) in a driving mode, wherein the controller (X) is configured to temporarily control the three-phase bridge (B1 - B3) to generate a phase short circuit and to control the phase short-circuit circuit (PKS) to generate a phase short circuit, while the controller (X) simultaneously controls the three-phase bridge (B1 - B3) to generate the phase short circuit, wherein phases (P1 - P3) of the AC voltage connection (WA) are connected to one another via the phase short-circuit circuit (PKS).
Owner:SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO KG

Household appliance including motor and household appliance control method

There is provided a control method of a household appliance (100), the household appliance (100) comprising a motor (120) driven by a driving current, the method comprising the steps of: receiving a stop signal for stopping the motor (120); executing an open brake control for stopping the supply of the drive current to the motor (120) on the basis of receiving the stop signal; estimating an initial motor speed of the motor at the start of the open brake control based on a motor phase current of the motor at the start of the open brake control; determining a start time of short-circuit brake control for applying torque in a direction opposite to a rotation direction of the motor based on the estimated initial motor speed; and executing short-circuit brake control at the determined short-circuit brake control start time.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Brake system of autonomous driving vehicle and controlling method thereof

In accordance with some embodiments, the present disclosure provides A brake system for braking a vehicle using one or both of a main braking system and a redundancy braking system, the brake system comprising: a brake demand detecting unit configured to detect a driver's brake demand; an electronic control unit comprising: a pressure controller configured to control a pressure inside a master cylinder in response to a value detected by the brake demand detecting unit, wherein the internal pressure of the master cylinder is controlled by generating an electrical signal for a first demand current; a motor position controller configured to control a position of a motor by generating an electrical signal for a second demand current; and a current controller configured to control the current of the motor in response to an electrical signal received from one of the motor position controller and the pressure controller; a position detecting unit configured to detect a position of a rotor of the motor; and a pressure detecting unit configured to sense the internal pressure of the master cylinder.
Owner:HYUNDAI MOBIS CO LTD

Active short circuit control method and device, vehicle, medium and program product

The invention provides an active short circuit control method and device, a vehicle, a medium and a program product, and relates to the technical field of motor control. The method comprises the following steps: under the condition that the motor controller system needs to execute an active short circuit strategy, obtaining thermal damage evaluation values respectively corresponding to a plurality of execution paths contained in a level inverter in the motor controller system; dynamically determining an execution path meeting a thermal damage risk condition as a target execution path of the active short circuit strategy in the plurality of execution paths according to each thermal damage evaluation value; and controlling the level inverter to execute the active short circuit strategy on the target execution path. According to the method, the thermal damage evaluation values corresponding to the multiple execution paths are acquired in real time, and the target execution path of the active short circuit strategy is dynamically determined based on the thermal damage evaluation values corresponding to the multiple execution paths, so that the thermal damage of the power device caused by executing the active short circuit strategy for a long time by a single execution path is reduced; therefore, the thermal damage risk of each power device is obviously reduced.
Owner:ZHEJIANG GEELY HLDG GRP CO LTD +1

Method for operating a vehicle

A method for operating a vehicle when stopping the vehicle and / or when holding the vehicle at a standstill, in particular after a failure in a brake system, for example, a brake-by-wire system of the vehicle. The vehicle can have an electric motor. The method has the steps of: carrying out a deceleration, in particular a regenerative deceleration of the vehicle, the deceleration preferably being initiated automatically, and switching the electric motor to an active short-circuit, preferably after a regenerative deceleration of the vehicle in order to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
Owner:VOLKSWAGEN AG

Robot system and method for predicting life of regenerative resistor

A robot system includes a motor provided at a joint, a regenerative resistor that consumes a back electromotive force generated by rotation of the motor as heat, and a controller configured or programmed to predict a life of the regenerative resistor based on a period of time during which the regenerative resistor is consuming heat.
Owner:KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KK

Resistance braking device of permanent magnet traction system of rail transit vehicle

The utility model provides a resistance braking device for a permanent magnet traction system of a rail transit vehicle, which comprises a chopping module connected in parallel with a traction inversion module and connected with a permanent magnet motor through the traction inversion module; the uncontrolled rectifier module is connected in parallel with the permanent magnet motor and the brake resistor through the brake isolation contactor; the uncontrolled rectifier module is used for rectifying braking energy of the permanent magnet motor when the chopping module or the traction inversion module does not work and after the braking isolation contactor is closed, so that the braking resistor is consumed, and vehicle braking is completed. The resistance braking control device is simple and convenient to operate, safely and reliably realizes resistance braking control of the permanent magnet traction system of the rail transit vehicle, has the functions of common electric braking and emergency braking, can provide continuously adjustable electric braking force when the converter works normally, and can control the resistance braking of the permanent magnet traction system when the chopping module or the traction inversion module does not work. Resistance braking can serve as a safety braking scheme to provide emergency electric braking force for the train.
Owner:CHINA STATE RAILWAY GRP CO LTD +4

Dual mode turbine collects energy during low wind conditions

This disclosure describes many innovations including but not limited to systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media for controlling an energy generator. A system for controlling an energy generator includes a detector for sensing an indicator of electrical energy generated by the generator; an energy storage component configured, in a first mode of operation, to store energy generated during operation at a sub-threshold level insufficient for real-time supply to an electrical energy sink; an energy converter configured, in a second mode of operation, to provide energy generated during operation above the threshold level for real-time supply of energy to the electrical energy sink; and a controllable switch, electrically associated with the detector, and configured to alternately toggle between the first mode of operation and the second mode of operation based on the indicator to thereby permit energy generated at the sub-threshold level to be collected and intermittently used.
Owner:FLOWER TURBINES INC

Dual mode turbine for supplying energy at a target voltage

Systems, method, and computer readable medium are provided for producing a DC output, comprising: a turbine for generating a variable AC from a variable flow; a rectifier for converting the variable AC to a variable first DC; a first DC-DC associated with a storage component; a second DC-DC associated with an inverter; a dual mode circuit for alternately toggling between the first DC-DC and the second DC-DC; and a controller for: operating the circuit to store the first DC in the storage component when the first DC is below a target level, and release energy at the target level using the first DC-DC when the energy reaches the target level; operating the circuit to convert the variable DC to the target level using the second DC-DC when the variable DC is above the target level; and output a target level DC including the released energy or the second DC.
Owner:FLOWER TURBINES INC

Motor control method, device and system and vehicle

The invention provides a motor control method, device and system and a vehicle, and the motor control method comprises the steps: outputting a safety protection request signal and a mode switching control signal to a motor driving system when an IGBT module in the motor driving system of the vehicle breaks down; a first driving unit in the motor driving system is controlled through the safety protection request signal and the mode switching control signal to output a target driving signal to an IGBT module, so that the IGBT module controls a motor to enter an inverter turn-off mode based on the target driving signal, and the first driving unit is used for performing driving control on the motor in a function safety mode. Therefore, when the IGBT module has a fault, the motor can be safely and effectively controlled to enter the inverter turn-off mode, so that damage or failure of the motor caused by the fact that the motor cannot reach heat balance in an active short-circuit mode can be effectively avoided.
Owner:GEELY CHANGXING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CO LTD +1

Mechanical arm power-down protection circuit and sweeping robot

The invention provides a mechanical arm power-down protection circuit and a sweeping robot, and relates to the technical field of motor control, the mechanical arm power-down protection circuit comprises a power supply module, a micro-control module, a relay and a mechanical arm control module, when the power supply module supplies power, a control end of the relay is electrified to control a common end to be conducted with a second connecting end, and the mechanical arm control module controls the micro-control module; the micro-control module controls the power supply module to be connected with the input end of the motor. When the power supply module is powered off, the control end of the relay is powered off, the common end is connected with the first connecting end, the input end of the motor is connected with the grounding end, and a coil of the motor forms loop current and generates resistance to slow down descending of the mechanical arm. By means of the automatic switching function of the relay, the connection state of the motor is rapidly switched when a power source is cut off, resistance is generated through the physical characteristics of the motor so as to slow down descending of the mechanical arm, the circuit structure is simple, cost is low, large installation space does not need to be occupied, and the circuit can be applied to mechanical arms of various sizes and models; and the method has a relatively wide application range.
Owner:BEIJING ROCKROBO TECH CO LTD

Brake Chopper, Control Board, Bus Voltage Control Method, Device and Medium

The disclosure is directed to a brake chopper, a control board, a bus voltage control method, a device and a medium. The brake chopper may include a resistor module, electrically connected to a DC bus to form an energy release circuit of the DC bus; a control module, for determining the difference between a voltage value of the DC bus and a preset first threshold, and generating a first switch control signal on the basis of the difference; and a switch module, for controlling the ON time of the energy release circuit on the basis of the first switch control signal. There may be a progressively increasing relationship between the ON time and the difference. The ON time of the energy release circuit may be precisely controlled based on the difference between 10 the DC bus voltage value and the first threshold, increasing the energy utilization rate of the DC bus.
Owner:SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS AG

Energy recovery system and control method thereof

The invention provides an energy recovery system, a control method thereof and electronic equipment, and belongs to the technical field of energy recovery. The energy recovery system is applied to an offshore wind power installation vessel and comprises a main distribution board direct current bus, a voltage detection module, a lifting system, a battery energy storage system, a brake unit and a control system. Wherein the control system can control charging of the battery energy storage system and / or control starting and stopping of the braking unit according to the direct-current bus voltage, collected by the voltage detection module, of the main distribution board and the battery charge state of the battery energy storage system. In other words, the control system can recover and consume energy generated in the operation process of the lifting system by controlling the battery energy storage system and / or the brake unit, the situation that the voltage of a direct-current bus of a main distribution board is increased due to regenerated energy, and consequently electric equipment is damaged is avoided, and the stability and safety of the lifting system are improved.
Owner:YANTAI RAFFLES SHIPYARD +4

Resistor unit comprising a fluid-cooled electrical resistor element and method for estimating a temperature of the fluid-cooled electrical resistor element

The present invention relates to a resistor unit (1, 1', 1''), comprising: at least one electrical resistor (10), at least one fluid-carrying cooling unit (30) on and / or in which at least part of the at least one electrical resistor (10) is arranged, at least one detection unit (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 71, 72) and at least one evaluation device (40) that can be operatively connected to the at least one detection unit (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 71, 72), the at least one detection unit (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 71, 72) being configured to measure a variable that represents the temperature (TR) of the at least one electrical resistor (10) per se or in combination with a further detection unit (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 71, 72) and that relates to an electrical property of the at least one electrical resistor (10) and / or to a property of a fluid flowing through the fluid-carrying cooling unit (30). The present invention additionally relates to a brake system and to a vehicle having such a resistor unit and to a method for estimating a temperature of the fluid-cooled electrical resistor.
Owner:KB INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GMBH & CO KG

Full-bridge active-short-circuit or diode-blocking active-short-circuit apparatus, methods and articles

PCT designated stage expiredWO2025029862A1Ac-dc conversionAc motor stoppersFull bridgeHemt circuits
Apparatus, methods and articles implement active short circuit (ASC) or diode blocking ASC using a full bridge, alternating between halves (low side, high side) for implementing the ASC via strategic switching of the full bridge. Current is circulated through an inductor, low DC voltage rail with low side switches ON. Current then circulated through the inductor, low DC voltage rail via a diode across an OFF low side switch, with one low side switch ON and one OFF. Current is then passed through the inductor from high side to low side voltage rails via a high and a low side switch in ON states. Current is then circulated through the inductor, high DC voltage rail via a diode across an OFF high side switch, with one high side switch ON and one OFF. Current is the circulated through the inductor, high DC voltage rail with the high side switches ON.
Owner:EXRO TECHNOLOGIES INC

Systems and methods for electric damping of aircraft flight control surfaces and propellers

An aircraft system for damping movement of a structural flight element. The aircraft system including a moveable aircraft structure, a power source, a controller, a resistor, and a first transistor connected in series to the resistor. When the power source of the aircraft is providing power, the controller controls the first transistor to prevent current flow through its terminals and through the resistor. Further, when the power source of the aircraft is not providing power, the first transistor allows current generated by a back EMF (electromotive force) voltage to flow through its terminals and through the resistor, the back EMF voltage being created by movement of the moveable aircraft structure.
Owner:ARCHER AVIATION INC

Frequency converter system and energy consumption braking module

The utility model provides a frequency converter system and a dynamic braking module. The frequency converter system comprises a frequency converter, a motor and an energy consumption braking module. The motor is connected to the output end of the frequency converter. The energy consumption braking module is connected between the output end of the frequency converter and the motor. The energy consumption braking module comprises a braking resistor and a braking switch connected with the braking resistor in parallel, and the braking switch can be switched on or switched off to stop or start energy consumption braking of the braking resistor. According to the frequency converter system, a hardware structure in the frequency converter does not need to be changed, the frequency converter without the energy consumption braking function can have the energy consumption braking function by externally connecting the energy consumption braking module, in other words, the rapid shutdown and rapid speed reduction capacity is achieved, the universality is high, the effect is good, implementation is convenient, manpower, time and hardware cost can be saved, and the practicability is high. The motor is not damaged, and the safety and high reliability of a frequency converter system can be guaranteed.
Owner:BEIJING LEADER & HARVEST ELECTRIC TECH