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Field weakening circuits for electric motors

US4250437A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 17, 1979
Grant dateFeb 10, 1981
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Expiry dateApr 17, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S388/921
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A field weakening circuit for an electric motor comprises a switching circuit the impedance of which is variable connected in parallel with a field winding of the motor. The switching circuit impedance is variable in dependence upon motor speed and current, either continuously or in a plurality of discrete steps, to control the current through the field winding.

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