DC Motor Controller Torque Fluctuation Compensation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing motor noise reduction technologies are inadequate in addressing minute torque fluctuations, which cause significant motor vibration and noise, particularly in direct-current motors.

Innovation Solution

A motor controller that generates a drive signal by superimposing a compensation voltage on the direct-current voltage to cancel torque fluctuations in a no-load rotation state, stabilizing the motor torque and reducing vibration and noise.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If mechanical features of components are optimized to reduce noise, then noise reduction is achieved, but the design process becomes difficult and troublesome

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemotor noiseVSAvoiddesign complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces mechanical noise reduction methods with an electrical control approach. Instead of optimizing mechanical features of motor components, the invention uses a control device that adjusts drive signals to compensate for torque fluctuations, thereby reducing noise through electrical means rather than mechanical design modifications

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the electrical parameters of the drive signal to achieve noise reduction. By adjusting voltage, current, or frequency parameters dynamically to compensate for torque fluctuations, the system reduces noise without modifying mechanical component parameters

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Object-affected harmful factors

If direct-current voltage is adjusted to reduce noise, then some noise reduction is achieved, but minute torque fluctuations are not sufficiently addressed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemotor noiseVSAvoidtorque stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback control mechanism where torque fluctuations are detected and compensation signals are generated based on the detected fluctuations. This closed-loop feedback system continuously adjusts the drive signal to maintain stable torque and reduce noise, addressing the insufficiency of simple voltage adjustment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies preliminary anti-action by generating compensation signals that counteract torque fluctuations before they cause significant noise and vibration. The control device proactively adjusts the drive signal to prevent torque instability rather than merely responding to it

Inventive Principle:
Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution effectively reduces motor noise and vibration by canceling torque fluctuations caused by braking, flux changes, and cogging torque, resulting in a more stable motor operation and reduced noise during motor usage.

Implementation Method 1

a compensation voltage for generating a compensation torque that can cancel torque fluctuations

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS8026683B2Motor controller
Publication Date: 2011.09.27 DENSO CORP
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  • US8026683B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A motor controller that outputs a drive signal to a direct-current brush motor to drive the motor is provided. The motor controller includes a drive signal generating section that generates the drive signal. The drive signal generating section generates the drive signal by superimposing on a direct-current voltage a compensation voltage for generating a compensation torque that can cancel rotation torque fluctuations in a no-load rotation state of the motor.