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Methods and apparatus for controlling multiple A.C. induction machines from a single inverter

US8305025B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 6, 2009
Grant dateNov 6, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02P27/06
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are provided that include or provide a first three-phase induction machine including stator windings, a second three-phase induction machine including stator windings, wherein the stator windings of the first machine are coupled in series with the stator windings of the second machine, and an inverter circuit that provides a three-phase output signal coupled to the stator windings of the first machine. Other aspects are also provided.

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