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Apparatus and method for controlling driving of linear motor

US6998736B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2003
Grant dateFeb 14, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02P25/06
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for controlling driving of a linear motor, which is configured to increase efficiency of a linear compressor and stably drive the linear motor when the linear motor is overloaded. The apparatus includes a detector that detects a current applied to a motor, a controller that outputs a control signal based on the detected current and a switch that varies the number of windings of the linear motor coil on the basis of the control signal.

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