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Enforced zero voltage loop

US9099954B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2013
Grant dateAug 4, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02P25/0925
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of controlling a motor is provided. The method may determine one of a switching period, a fundamental cycle, and a current target per phase leg of the motor having at least one high voltage transition point; determine a dwell period to be enforced at the transition point between an engagement of a first switch of the phase leg and an engagement of a second switch of the phase leg where each of the first switch and the second switch may be selectively engageable between a first state and a second state; engage the first switch from the first state to the second state at the transition point; and engage the second switch from the first state to the second state after the transition point and upon expiration of the dwell period.

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