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Electric motor with internal wireless load monitor
Assignee: Rexnord Inc
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Filing: 1977-12-08
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Granted: 1980-03-18
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Expires: 1997-12-08
Abstract
Abstract A self-contained modular chip within an induction motor housing detects and develops a motor operation signal, such as loading from motor characteristics such as slip analysis, and couples it by carrier current techniques to the power line for final processing in an external signal processing and meter display unit without necessitating wiring connections internally or externally to the motor.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F. Dumbeck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-24 01:36
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R31/00; G01R31/34; H; H04; H04B; H04B3/00; H04B3/54; H04B3/56; H04B2203/00; H04B2203/54; H04B2203/5404; H04B2203/5416; H04B2203/5429; H04B2203/5433; H04B2203/5441; H04B2203/5458; H04B2203/5462; H04B2203/5483; H04B2203/5495
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
An electric motor load monitor comprising: a detector and slip analysis circuit mounted within the motor housing and that produces a signal indication of motor load by slip analysis means; said slip analysis circuit further including means responsive to power line voltage variations and which corrects the motor load signal for such variations; a modulator and transmitter mounted within the motor housing that impresses a modulated motor load signal of radio frequency onto the line that supplies power to the motor for transmitting the modulated motor load signal outside the motor housing on the power line; a receiver outside the motor housing capable of receiving the modulated motor load signal impressed on the power line; and a demodulator for transforming the received signal to produce the motor load signal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
An electric motor load monitor comprising: a detector and slip analysis circuit mounted within the motor housing and that produces a signal indication of motor load by slip analysis means; said slip analysis circuit further including means responsive to power line voltage variations and which corrects the motor load signal for such variations; a modulator and transmitter mounted within the motor housing that impresses a modulated motor load signal of radio frequency onto the line that supplies power to the motor for transmitting the modulated motor load signal outside the motor housing on the power line; a receiver outside the motor housing capable of receiving the modulated motor load signal impressed on the power line; and a demodulator for transforming the received signal to produce the motor load signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The monitor of claim 1 wherein the slip analysis circuit further includes means responsive to motor temperature variations and which also corrects the motor load signal for such variations.
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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) | 1983-03-18 | 1983-09-17 | 1984-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-18 | 1987-09-17 | 1988-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-18 | 1991-09-17 | 1992-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |