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Motor drive control apparatus

US6373206B1 · kind B1 · utility

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16Claims
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Filing dateMar 30, 2000
Grant dateApr 16, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S903/951
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electrical motor having a drive function and a power generating function is directly connected to an engine mounted on a vehicle. The vehicle has a starter connected to the engine. A motor control means for controlling the drive of the motor in cooperation with driving the starter and in accordance with an operating state of the engine in starting the engine to ensure firm starting performance of the engine, to promote durability of a starter and to simplify control of a motor to thereby promote durability of the control of the motor.

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