Universal control unit for brushed or brushless DC motor
US9136784B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02P7/292
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A universal control unit for driving a brushed or a brushless DC motor, such as the type commonly employed in a vehicle fuel pump or other vehicle application. According to exemplary embodiments, a universal control unit includes a processing device and an output stage, and is connected to either a brushed or a brushless DC motor in a manner that accommodates the two different motor types so that a common or universal controller can be used.
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