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Sensorless vector control method for alternating-current motor and control apparatus therefor

US7423395B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 2003
Grant dateSep 9, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02P1/029
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

It is the objective of the present invention to provide a sensorless vector control method and a control apparatus, for an alternating-current motor, that can smoothly restart an alternating-current motor in the free running state.According to the present invention, when a current that flows in an alternating-current motor (2) at a restart time 7 the alternating-current motor (2) continuously flows at a designated current level or higher for a designated period of time, it is determined that the rotational direction or the velocity of the alternating-current motor (2) is incorrectly estimated, and a direct current or a direct-current voltage is again applied to again estimate the rotational direction and the velocity.

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