US4153865A
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Dynamically compensated servo monitor
Assignee: Bendix Corp
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Filing: 1977-06-27
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Granted: 1979-05-08
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Expires: 1997-06-27
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for use with a rate feedback controlled servo monitor system maintains close static monitor tolerances under dynamic conditions by using the rate feedback to compensate for the velocity lag error component of the monitor tolerance.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard L. Cohen
- 👤 Richard J. Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:39
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05B; G05B9/00; G05B9/02; G05D; G05D1/00; G05D1/0055; G05D1/0077; G05B2219/00; G05B2219/30; G05B2219/42; G05B2219/42306
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
In monitoring apparatus for a servo system wherein the tolerance of the monitoring apparatus corresponds to the static offset error and the velocity lag error of the system, means for dynamically compensating the monitoring apparatus for the velocity lag error comprising; means for providing a command signal; means for providing a position feedback signal; means for combining the command and position feedback signals for providing an error signal; means for providing a rate feedback signal; and the monitoring apparatus including means responsive to the error signal and the rate feedback signal for providing a monitoring signal which is compensated for the velocity lag error, said means including an amplifier having an inverting input terminal, a non-inverting input terminal and an output terminal, the means for combining the command and position feedback signals for providing an error signal connected to the amplifier non-inverting input terminal, the means for providing a rate feedback signal connected to the amplifier inverting input terminal, and the amplifier responsive to the error signal and the rate feedback signal and having a predetermined gain in accordance with the quotient of the velocity lag error divided by the rate feedback means signal for providing at the amplifier output terminal the monitoring signal which is compensated for the velocity lag error.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
In monitoring apparatus for a servo system wherein the tolerance of the monitoring apparatus corresponds to the static offset error and the velocity lag error of the system, means for dynamically compensating the monitoring apparatus for the velocity lag error comprising; means for providing a command signal; means for providing a position feedback signal; means for combining the command and position feedback signals for providing an error signal; means for providing a rate feedback signal; and the monitoring apparatus including means responsive to the error signal and the rate feedback signal for providing a monitoring signal which is compensated for the velocity lag error, said means including an amplifier having an inverting input terminal, a non-inverting input terminal and an output terminal, the means for combining the command and position feedback signals for providing an error signal connected to the amplifier non-inverting input terminal, the means for providing a rate feedback signal connected to the amplifier inverting input terminal, and the amplifier responsive to the error signal and the rate feedback signal and having a predetermined gain in accordance with the quotient of the velocity lag error divided by the rate feedback means signal for providing at the amplifier output terminal the monitoring signal which is compensated for the velocity lag error.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
Means as described by claim 1, wherein the means for combining the command and position feedback signals for providing an error signal includes: means for summing the command and position feedback signals.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
Means as described by claim 1, including: voltage divider means connected intermediate the rate feedback means and the amplifier output terminal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
Means as described by claim 3 including: filter means connected to the voltage divider means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
Means as described by claim 1, including: utilizing means connected to the amplifier output terminal for utilizing the monitoring signal which is compensated for the velocity lag error provided at the amplifier output terminal.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-05-07 | 1982-11-06 | 1983-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-07 | 1986-11-06 | 1987-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-07 | 1990-11-06 | 1991-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |