Apparatus and method for energy efficient motor drive standby operation
US8816631B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S20/20
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Motor drive apparatus and methods are presented in which a standby controller uses at least one switching device to power an inverter in a normal mode and to remove power from the inverter and other motor drive components during a standby mode for improved energy efficiency.
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