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Method and device for braking a motor

US7023159B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2003
Grant dateApr 4, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02P3/12
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for braking a motor has a braking power switching device coupled across windings of the motor. To brake the motor, the braking power switching device is cycled on and off.

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