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Speed monitoring device

US7378815B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2006
Grant dateMay 27, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B30/70
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for redundant speed monitoring of a synchronous motor, which is sine-commutated without the use of sensors and which has a permanently magnetically excited rotor, has a first control unit, a drive output stage, a plurality of drive phases, and a second control unit for monitoring an electrical value of at least one of the drive phases and connected to the drive output stage for turning off the drive output stage when an improper speed state is detected.

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