Abstract @ A method for detecting the position and the velocity by using an encoder mounted directly on a moving body wherein original signals of the encoder are pulse-width modulated by using a sampling carrier wave and the position is detected by measuring the width of the pulses (T<sub>E</sub>) thus obtained. An apparatus for implementing the method comprises a carrier wave generation circuit (404), a pulse width modulation circuit (403) which pulse-width modulates the original signals coming from the encoder by using the carrier wave, a pulse width timer (402) which measures the width of the pulses thus modulated, and a microcomputer connected to the pulse width timer (402).
A method for detecting the position and the velocity by using an encoder mounted directly on a moving body, comprising the steps of pulse-width modulating original signals of the encoder by using a sampling carrier wave, and measuring a pulse width of pulses (T E ) obtained by pulse-width modulating the original signals to detect the position.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
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A method for detecting the position and the velocity by using an encoder mounted directly on a moving body, comprising the steps of pulse-width modulating original signals of the encoder by using a sampling carrier wave, and measuring a pulse width of pulses (T E ) obtained by pulse-width modulating the original signals to detect the position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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A method for detecting the position and the velocity according to Claim 1, wherein the velocity is detected on the basis of variations in the position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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A method for detecting the position and the velocity according to Claim 1, wherein the moving body is a motor and the encoder is mounted on the shaft of the motor.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
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An apparatus for detecting the position and the velocity of a moving body by using an encoder mounted directly on a moving body, comprising: a carrier wave generation circuit (404) for generating a carrier wave; a pulse width modulation circuit (403) for pulse-width modulating original signals coming from the encoder by using the carrier wave; a pulse width timer (402) for measuring a pulse width of pulses obtained by pulse-width modulating the original signals; and a microcomputer connected to the pulse width timer (402).
Claim 6
Independent Claim
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An apparatus for detecting the position and the velocity of a moving body by using an encoder mounted directly on a moving body, comprising: a carrier wave generation circuit (404) for generating a carrier wave; a pulse width modulation circuit (403) for pulse-width modulating original signals coming from the encoder by using the carrier wave; a pulse width timer (402) for measuring a pulse width of pulses obtained by pulse-width modulating the original signals; and a microcomputer connected to the pulse width timer (402).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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An apparatus for detecting the position and the velocity according to Claim 4, wherein the moving body is a motor and the encoder is mounted on the shaft of the motor.