Dynamoelectric Machine Assembly Signal Mode Switching

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative Solutions
Generate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing dynamoelectric machine assemblies lack the ability to seamlessly switch between pulse width modulation (PWM) and serial communication modes, limiting their adaptability and efficiency in receiving control signals from system controllers.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating a processor that can determine the type of control signal received and operate the assembly accordingly, allowing it to switch between PWM and serial modes, and storing operating parameters that can be updated via serial communication signals.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the assembly is configured to receive only PWM control signals, then the control method is simple, but the adaptability to different control modes is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to control modesVSAvoidprocessor configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The processor is designed to perform multiple functions by detecting the type of control signal received and executing different operational modes accordingly. It can process both PWM control signals and serial communication signals, making the assembly universally compatible with different control methods without requiring separate processing units for each mode.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The processor dynamically adapts its operation based on the received signal type. It detects whether the incoming signal is a PWM control signal or a serial communication signal and adjusts its processing logic in real-time, enabling flexible switching between different control modes without fixed configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Loss of information

If the assembly uses serial communication signals, then the information transmission capability is enhanced, but the complexity of signal processing increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation transmission capabilityVSAvoidsignal detection complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The processor is pre-configured with the capability to detect and differentiate between PWM control signals and serial communication signals. This preliminary detection mechanism allows the system to prepare appropriate processing routines in advance, reducing the complexity of real-time signal analysis and enabling efficient handling of information-rich serial communication.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If the assembly operates in PWM mode only, then the control implementation is straightforward, but the operational flexibility is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational flexibilityVSAvoidcontrol implementation ease
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The processor automatically determines the type of control signal received and configures its own operation mode accordingly, without requiring external intervention or complex setup. This self-service capability maintains ease of operation while enabling flexible switching between PWM mode and serial communication mode, as the system autonomously adapts to the control method being used.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS8497652B2Dynamoelectric machine assemblies operable with serial communication signals and PWM control signals
Publication Date: 2013.07.30 NIDEC MOTOR CORP
  • US8497652B2 patent drawing
  • US8497652B2 patent drawing
  • US8497652B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A dynamoelectric machine assembly for connection to a system controller. The assembly includes at least one input contact for receiving a control signal from the system controller and a processor coupled to the input contact. The processor is configured to operate the assembly in a pulse width modulation (PWM) mode when the control signal is a PWM control signal and to operate the assembly in a serial mode when the control signal is a serial communication signal.