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Apparatus for controlling motor speed

US4420715A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 1981
Grant dateDec 13, 1983
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S388/912
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The rotational velocity of a magnetic disc having a magnetic index and driven by a DC motor is controlled. Transducer means responsive to the index derives an electric signal once during each turn of the disc. A clock source derives a plurality of fixed frequency clock waves during each turn of the disc. A counter responsive to the clock source and the electric signal derives a digital signal each time the disc completes a revolution. The digital signal indicates a deviation between the number of clock waves derived by the source during the revolution and a predetermined number, preset into the counter during each turn. A velocity control signal supplied to the motor is controlled by the digital signal.

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