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Method and apparatus for encoderless operation of a permanent magnet synchronous motor in an elevator

US6492788B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2000
Grant dateDec 10, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02P2207/05
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A permanent magnet synchronous motor is controlled using d-axis current and q-axis current along with respective d-current and q-current feedback loops. The speed and position of the motor are determined by injecting a first signal into the d-axis current and observing the response in the q-current feedback loop. Part of the q-current feedback signal is demodulated with a second signal which is 90 degrees out of phase from the first signal. The demodulated signal is preferably sent through a low pass filter before being received by an observer controller. The observer controller outputs a position estimate which is used to modify the d-current feedback signal and a speed estimate which is used to modify the q-axis current.

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