Method and system for fail-safe motor operation
US7157875B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S388/903
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electric device includes a motor and a motor drive for commanding a torque generated by the motor. A fault control circuit detects a fault condition associated with the motor drive. Upon detection of the fault condition, the fault control circuit adjusts the torque commanded by the motor drive.
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