Motor Control Device for Accurate Angle Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
The detection accuracy of the absolute rotation angle in electric power steering systems is compromised due to dimension and erection tolerances in the transformation mechanism, leading to inaccuracies in the conversion of rotation angles between components.
Innovation Solution
A motor control device that uses a computation circuit to compute the absolute rotation angle by combining relative rotation angle data from a relative angle sensor and a rotation number conversion value, with a correction processing unit to adjust for tolerances, ensuring accurate detection without the need for continuous monitoring during power-off states, thereby reducing power consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a transformation mechanism (speed reducer) is used to transform the rotation of the rotation shaft into the rotation of a different member for absolute angle detection, then the detection range is extended, but the detection accuracy decreases due to dimension tolerances and erection tolerances of constituent members
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the problematic transformation mechanism (speed reducer with gears) from the detection system and replaces it with a direct detection approach. The absolute angle sensor is mounted directly on the rotation shaft to detect its absolute rotation angle without any intermediate transformation, thereby eliminating the source of detection errors caused by dimension and erection tolerances.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a computation circuit as an intermediary that processes data from both the relative angle sensor and absolute angle sensor. This computation circuit calculates the absolute rotation angle by combining information from both sensors, using the relative rotation angle to determine the current rotation cycle and the absolute rotation angle to establish the reference position, thereby achieving accurate detection without relying on mechanical transformation mechanisms.
2Measurement precision
If continuous monitoring of rotation angle is performed during power-off state to maintain detection accuracy, then the detection accuracy is maintained, but the power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary action by detecting and storing the absolute rotation angle at the reference position (neutral position) when the system is powered on. This initial detection establishes the baseline for subsequent relative angle measurements. The system then uses only the relative angle sensor during normal operation, avoiding the need for continuous absolute angle detection and thereby reducing power consumption while maintaining accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements periodic action by using the absolute angle sensor only at specific moments (when power is activated or when recalibration is needed) to update the reference position, rather than continuously. During normal operation, the system relies on the relative angle sensor which consumes less power, thus achieving a balance between maintaining detection accuracy and reducing energy consumption.
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AI summary
A motor control device is configured to control a motor as a dynamic force source depending on a position of a rotation detection object that rotates while interlocking with the motor, the motor and the rotation detection object being included in a mechanical apparatus including a plurality of constituent elements that interlock with each other. The motor control device includes a computation circuit (31) configured to compute an absolute rotation angle of the rotation detection object, using a relative rotation angle of a first constituent element of the mechanical apparatus that is detected through a relative angle sensor provided in the mechanical apparatus, and a rotation number conversion value resulting from converting an absolute rotation angle of a second constituent element of the mechanical apparatus that is detected through an absolute angle sensor provided in the mechanical apparatus, into a rotation number of the first constituent element.