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Antenna for communicating with a motor

US11128250B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 29, 2020
Grant dateSep 21, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B5/22
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electric machine includes a motor assembly including a motor and a motor controller coupled to the motor and configured to control operation of the motor. The electric machine also includes a motor housing defining an interior space and enclosing the motor assembly within the interior space. The electric machine further includes an electric machine housing. The motor housing is enclosed within the electric machine housing. The electric machine also includes an NFC antenna communicatively coupled to the motor controller and mounted such that an antenna range of the NFC antenna extends on an exterior of the electric machine housing. The NFC antenna is configured to receive a signal relating to a user command from a handheld device and relay the signal to the motor controller. The motor controller is configured to adjust an operational parameter of the motor based at least partially on the user command.

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