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Method and apparatus for plug sensing

US3958163A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 1974
Grant dateMay 18, 1976
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Expiry dateNov 20, 1994

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/72
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for sensing plugging of a DC electric motor comprising logic circuitry responsive to a direction change command for initiating a plugging signal and additional logic circuitry for maintaining said plugging signal as a function of the percentage on time of a variable time ratio switch supplying power to the motor. Inhibit circuitry is provided to override the plugging signal under operator selected conditions.

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