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Offset PWM signals for multiphase motor

US7193388B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 2006
Grant dateMar 20, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02P2205/01
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multi phase motor includes a switching array for interconnecting a power source to each phase. A current sensor senses current supplied from the power source via the switching array to the winding and a controller generates offset PWM signals for controlling the switching array to supply power to each of the phases of the winding. The offset timing allows the individual phase currents to be determined from a single current sensor.

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