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Electrotechnical device for regulating asynchronous rotating machines
Assignee: Moteurs Leroy Somer SAS
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Filing: 1983-07-12
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Granted: 1985-07-30
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Expires: 2003-07-12
Abstract
Abstract An electrotechnical regulating device for asynchronous rotating machines comprises capacitors in series with the windings of the asynchronous motor. In order to regulate the speed of rotation of an asynchronous motor, the device further comprises a variable-impedance short-circuiter connected in parallel between at least one of the windings and the associated capacitor or capacitors. The device serves to modify the torque of an asynchronous motor supplied at a variable frequency and at a fixed voltage, in order to control the speed of an asynchronous motor which is supplied at fixed or variable frequency or in order to regulate the voltage of an induction generator which rotates at a fixed or variable speed.
Inventors
- 👤 Michel Renard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:41
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K17/00; H02K17/02; H02K17/30; H02P; H02P9/00; H02P9/46; H02P21/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
An electrotechnical device for regulating asynchronous rotating machines having a plurality of windings, comprising (a) a plurality of capacitors connected in series with the plurality of windings, respectively, the capacitance of said capacitor associated with each winding being such that the coefficient of capacitance (1/Cw) is substantially greater than the coefficient of inductance (Lw) corresponding with the associated winding; and (b) variable impedance short circuit means connected in parallel with at least one of the windings, whereby the torque of the asynchronous rotating machine is modified, thereby to regulate the speed of rotation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
An electrotechnical device for regulating asynchronous rotating machines having a plurality of windings, comprising (a) a plurality of capacitors connected in series with the plurality of windings, respectively, the capacitance of said capacitor associated with each winding being such that the coefficient of capacitance (1/Cw) is substantially greater than the coefficient of inductance (Lw) corresponding with the associated winding; and (b) variable impedance short circuit means connected in parallel with at least one of the windings, whereby the torque of the asynchronous rotating machine is modified, thereby to regulate the speed of rotation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device according to claim 1 as applied to speed regulation of asynchronous motors, wherein the coefficient of capacitance 1/Cw is equal to approximately twice the value of the coefficient of inductance Lw.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said short circuit means comprises a diode bridge rectifier whose terminals are each connected in parallel to one terminal of the windings through a said diode bridge rectifier being connected to a variable resistor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said short circuit means comprises triacs connected to the terminals of the winding, said triacs being in turn connected to a coil.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device according to claim 3 wherein the variable impedance is self-controlled by a sensing device for controlling the speed of the motor in dependence on the parameter detected by said sensing device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A device according to claim 1 as applied to voltage regulation of induction generators, wherein said device comprises a variable-impedance short-circuit means connected between the series capacitors and the no-load excitation capacitors which are connected in parallel to the terminals of the windings.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein the short circuit means is a diode bridge rectifier connected to a variable resistor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device according to claim 7, wherein the variable impedance is adjusted by a regulator controlled in dependence on the voltage delivered by the induction generator.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said short-circuit means is one of a thyristor and a triac connected in parallel to the terminals of the winding of one of the phases of a three-phase motor.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein the short-circuit means is constituted by one of three thyristors and three triacs connected in parallel across the terminals of the windings corresponding to the three phases of a three-phase motor.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device according to claim 9, wherein an inductance coil is connected in series with one of the thyristors.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said short-circuit means is connected in parallel across the terminals of one single-phase motor winding.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device according to claim 4, wherein the variable impedance is self-controlled by a sensing device for controlling the speed of the motor in dependence on the parameter detected by said sensing device.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device according to claim 10, wherein an inductance coil is connected in series with one of the thyristors.
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