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Amplitude detection method and apparatus for high frequency impedance tracking sensorless algorithm

US6763622B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2002
Grant dateJul 20, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/72
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A control system for an electric motor including an inverter for providing power to the electric motor, a controller for controlling the inverter, a first motor speed control block in the controller injecting a high frequency signal into the electric motor to determine the speed and position of the electric motor, where the first motor speed control block includes a tuned moving average filter to determine the magnitude of high frequency current in the electric motor.

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