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US3383574A
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Brushless direct current motor and torquer
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1964-06-30
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Granted: 1968-05-14
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Expires: 1984-06-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Erich W Manteuffel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 12:42
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K29/00; H02K29/06; H02K29/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
AN ELECTRIC MOTOR ENERGIZABLE FROM A SOURCE OF UNIDIRECTIONAL POTENTIAL WHICH COMPRISES: (A) A ROTOR HAVING MAGNETIC POLES OF OPPOSITE POLARITY THEREON; (B) A STATOR MEMBER HAVING A PAIR OF FLUX-PRODUCING WINDINGS POSITIONED IN TORQUE-PRODUCING RELATION WITH SAID ROTOR; (C) A PAIR OF HALL GENERATORS POSITIONED IN FLUX-SENSING RELATIONSHIP TO SAID MAGNETIC POLES; (D) LINEAR CONTROL AMPLIFIER MEANS FOR APPLYING CONTINUOUS CURRENTS TO SAID STATOR WINDINGS; (E) MEANS CONNECTING EACH OF SAID HALL EFFECT GENERATORS TO THE CONTROL AMPLIFIER MEANS IN SUCH A MANNER THAT EACH OF SAID HALL GENERATORS SUPPLIED A CONTROL SIGNAL TO SAID CONTROL AMPLIFIER MEANS TO ENERGIZE SAID WINDINGS AND PRODUCE A CONSTANT DRIVING TORQUE ON SAID ROTOR BY PRODUCING WINDING CURRENTS WHICH ARE RESPECTIVELY SINE AND COSINE FUNCTIONS OF SAID ROTOR POSITION; AND (F) MEANS INCLUDING ELECTRIC SIGNAL MEANS FOR SUPPLYING CONTROL OF THE MAGNITUDE OF THE CONSTANT DRIVING TORQUE TO SAID LINEAR CONTROL AMPLIFIER MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
AN ELECTRIC MOTOR ENERGIZABLE FROM A SOURCE OF UNIDIRECTIONAL POTENTIAL WHICH COMPRISES: (A) A ROTOR HAVING MAGNETIC POLES OF OPPOSITE POLARITY THEREON; (B) A STATOR MEMBER HAVING A PAIR OF FLUX-PRODUCING WINDINGS POSITIONED IN TORQUE-PRODUCING RELATION WITH SAID ROTOR; (C) A PAIR OF HALL GENERATORS POSITIONED IN FLUX-SENSING RELATIONSHIP TO SAID MAGNETIC POLES; (D) LINEAR CONTROL AMPLIFIER MEANS FOR APPLYING CONTINUOUS CURRENTS TO SAID STATOR WINDINGS; (E) MEANS CONNECTING EACH OF SAID HALL EFFECT GENERATORS TO THE CONTROL AMPLIFIER MEANS IN SUCH A MANNER THAT EACH OF SAID HALL GENERATORS SUPPLIED A CONTROL SIGNAL TO SAID CONTROL AMPLIFIER MEANS TO ENERGIZE SAID WINDINGS AND PRODUCE A CONSTANT DRIVING TORQUE ON SAID ROTOR BY PRODUCING WINDING CURRENTS WHICH ARE RESPECTIVELY SINE AND COSINE FUNCTIONS OF SAID ROTOR POSITION; AND (F) MEANS INCLUDING ELECTRIC SIGNAL MEANS FOR SUPPLYING CONTROL OF THE MAGNITUDE OF THE CONSTANT DRIVING TORQUE TO SAID LINEAR CONTROL AMPLIFIER MEANS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-05-14 | 1971-11-13 | 1972-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-14 | 1975-11-13 | 1976-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-14 | 1979-11-13 | 1980-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |