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Method and apparatus for detecting stall current in an energized electric motor

US5012168A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 1990
Grant dateApr 30, 1991
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02H3/006
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Stall current levels are determined according to measured peak currents occurring immediately after the energization of a motor. By utilizing a fractional value of the determined peak current value, the stall current is determined each time the motor is energized to compensate for variations in current flowing in a motor at different ambient temperatures.

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