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Method and device for measuring the temperature of a brushless d-c motor

US4879497A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 1988
Grant dateNov 7, 1989
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02P29/67
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for determining the temperature of a brushless d-c motor with a permanent-magnet rotor and an at least three-phase winding with electronic commutation including determining the curve of an EMF induced in a winding during one phase wherein the winding is in currentless condition, and evaluating the temperature therefrom.

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