Jam detection and jam tolerant motion control
US12203428B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2270/62
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a system that includes a flexible structure, a power inverter, a first electromechanical device configured to urge movement of a first portion of the flexible structure based on power received from the power inverter, a second electromechanical device configured to urge movement of a second portion of the flexible structure based on power received from the power inverter, a feedback sensor configured to provide a feedback signal indicative of alignment between the first portion and the second portion, and a controller configured to control operation of at least one of the first electromechanical device and the second electromechanical device based on the feedback signal.
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