Resolver Angle Detection With First-Order Eccentricity Correction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing angle detection systems using resolvers face challenges in reducing detection errors due to eccentricity, particularly with high-order error components that are difficult to process accurately due to increased calculation load and sampling frequency restrictions.

Innovation Solution

An angle detection apparatus with a resolver having a stator and rotor design that includes first and second system excitation windings and output windings, employing first-order component reduction processing to minimize errors caused by eccentricity, using a controller to apply AC voltage and detect output signals, and perform reduction processing to calculate the rotor's angle.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If high-order error components are reduced through complex processing, then angle detection accuracy is improved, but calculation processing load increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveangle detection accuracyVSAvoidcalculation processing load
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and removes only the dominant first-order error component from the output signals using simple subtraction processing, rather than attempting to process all high-order error components. This selective extraction achieves significant error reduction while keeping calculation load low.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the approach from processing multiple high-order frequency components to focusing on the first-order component. By applying first-order component reduction processing specifically to the fundamental frequency component, the system achieves effective error reduction with minimal calculation overhead.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If sampling frequency is increased to reduce detection errors, then angle detection accuracy is improved, but system complexity and processing requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveangle detection accuracyVSAvoidsampling frequency requirements
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the first-order error component from the output signals and removes it through simple processing. This allows accurate angle detection without requiring high sampling frequencies, as the method targets and eliminates the dominant error source directly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of attempting to address all error components or using excessive sampling rates, the patent applies partial action by focusing specifically on the first-order component. This selective approach achieves sufficient accuracy without the complexity of high-frequency sampling systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Measurement precision

If geometric arrangement of windings is modified to reduce eccentricity errors, then angle detection accuracy is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveangle detection accuracyVSAvoidwinding arrangement complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent converts the harmful effect of eccentricity into a detectable first-order error component in the output signals. By measuring and removing this component through signal processing, the system compensates for geometric imperfections without requiring precise manufacturing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces complex mechanical/geometric precision requirements with a simpler signal processing approach. Instead of requiring perfect winding arrangements, the system uses first-order component reduction processing to achieve accurate angle detection, substituting mechanical precision with computational correction.

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

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 apparatus effectively reduces first-order mechanical angle errors caused by eccentricity, minimizing high-order components while maintaining low calculation processing load and sampling frequency, thereby improving accuracy.

Implementation Method 1

a resolver that is provided with a stator which is provided with a first system excitation winding and first system two output windings, and a rotor which is provided with a salient pole

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS12546629B2Angle detection apparatus
Publication Date: 2026.02.10 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP
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AI summary

To provide an angle detection apparatus which can reduce the error of the angle which is caused by the eccentricity, by performing the reduction processing about smallest possible number of frequency bands and the lowest possible order of frequency band. An angle detection apparatus performs a first-order component reduction processing which reduces a first-order component which is a component of one rotation period in a mechanical angle of the rotor, to each of the first system two output signals; and calculates a first angle of the rotor, based on the first system two output signals to which the first-order component reduction processing was performed.