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Single-phase induction motor safety controller

US5670858A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 7, 1996
Grant dateSep 23, 1997
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02H7/08
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electronic control apparatus to operate an alternating current induction motor protecting same from power line blackouts, brownouts and providing self-adjusting, linearized, non-stepped reduced voltage output coinciding to work load to enhance efficiency, thereby reducing electrical energy used by the motor. This apparatus can be utilized in conjunction with a refrigerator, air conditioner or almost any home appliance to yield a substantial savings in electrical use.

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