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Reduction of electric motor surge current by non-linear limiting of rate of change of angular velocity

US5666463A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 1996
Grant dateSep 9, 1997
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02P7/2913
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for reducing power supply current surges and power supply voltage noise in an electric motor control system. The method limits the rate of change of power to the motor. The rate of change of power is limited by microprocessor firmware. Use of firmware reduces the size and weight requirements of motor control hardware and power supply filtering hardware.

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