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Encoder failure detection

US7178412B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 2004
Grant dateFeb 20, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02P29/02
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An encoder failure detector system and method for detecting failure of an encoder at near-zero rotational speeds. For example, in one embodiment a failure is indicated if a torque command exceeds a selected threshold for a selected period of time and no movement of a rotor is detected during the selected period of time.

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