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Drive controller and drive control method for electric motor

US10097129B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2015
Grant dateOct 9, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/72
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

To provide drive controller and control method for an electric motor including plural energization systems composed of an inverter and coils corresponding to plural phases. The controller includes: a current detecting unit for detecting currents between the coils and output points of the inverter or between the coils and a connection point between the coils; an inverter setting unit for controlling an inverter of the energization system involving abnormal energization into a predetermined condition; a torque detecting unit for detecting a torque generated in the energization system involving the abnormal energization based on a current in the energization system, which is detected by the current detecting unit; and a control unit for controlling a normal inverter based on the torque detected by the torque detecting unit. This configuration enhances the performance of controlling the electric motor in case a braking torque is generated due to abnormal energization.

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