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Multi-motor controller

US10333435B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2018
Grant dateJun 25, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02P27/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A motor control module provides control of a plurality of different motor types, such as a 1-phase DC Brush motor, a 3-phase brushless DC motor, and a 2-phase step motor. The module includes a digital amplifier that is configurable to drive the plurality of different motor types. A motor control unit, coupled to the digital amplifier, controls a motor type driven by the digital amplifier via a command signal to the digital amplifier. The motor control unit also monitors status information about the motor control module, including status information about the digital amplifier. A motor coil interface is coupled to the digital amplifier and configured to connect with the plurality of different motor types.

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