Resolver Excitation Circuit Overcurrent Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional vehicle systems lack effective protection against overcurrents and short-circuiting in excitation signal generation circuits, which can lead to damage and safety hazards.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus with a current amplifier and circuit protector, including transistors and rectifiers, that amplifies input signals while protecting against overcurrents and short-circuiting by terminating operations when short-circuit conditions are detected, thereby preventing damage to the circuit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional excitation signal generation circuit is used without protection mechanisms, then the circuit structure remains simple, but the circuit is vulnerable to overcurrent damage and short-circuiting
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary protection actions by incorporating a circuit protector that proactively detects and responds to overcurrent and short-circuit conditions before they can cause damage. The protector includes detection circuitry that monitors current levels and automatically terminates operation when abnormal conditions are detected, preventing harm to the excitation signal generation circuit and connected components.
Solution Approach 2:
The circuit protector serves as an intermediary component between the excitation signal generation circuit and the potential harmful effects of overcurrent and short-circuiting. This mediator detects abnormal conditions and intervenes by controlling the switching elements to terminate operation, thereby protecting the main circuit without requiring fundamental changes to its structure.
2Reliability
If protection mechanisms are added to the excitation signal generation circuit, then circuit safety improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the protection function with the existing circuit structure by integrating the circuit protector into the excitation signal generation pathway. The protector utilizes the same switching elements and control signals already present in the circuit, combining protection functionality with the operational components rather than adding entirely separate protection systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The circuit protector is designed to handle multiple protection scenarios (overcurrent protection and short-circuit protection) using a unified detection and response mechanism. The same detection circuitry and switching control serve both protection functions, making the protection system multi-functional and reducing the need for separate dedicated protection components for each hazard type.
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 prevents damage from overcurrents and short-circuiting, enhancing the safety and reliability of the excitation signal generation circuit and preventing damage to connected components, even under high voltage conditions.
Implementation Method 1
a rectifier connected to a base of the first transistor and the base of the second transistor
Implementation Method 2
a current amplifier configured to generate an output signal by amplifying the input signal
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AI summary
An apparatus for generating a resolver excitation signal and a vehicle including the same are provided. The apparatus includes an input portion that is configured to receive an input signal and a current amplifier that is configured to generate an output signal by amplifying the input signal and that has a circuit protector that protects a circuit from an overcurrent. An output portion is configured to output the output signal. Additionally, the circuit protector includes a first transistor that has an emitter connected to the output portion, a second transistor that has a collector connected to the output portion and a base connected to a base of the first transistor and a rectifier connected to a base of the first transistor and the base of the second transistor.


