US4535276A
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Output circuit and brushless motor using the same
Assignee: Panasonic Holdings Corp
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Filing: 1984-01-10
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Granted: 1985-08-13
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Expires: 2004-01-10
Abstract
Abstract An output circuit to drive a current into a load. Collector voltage of a current controlling transistor is automatically adjusted to maintain h FE of the transistor constant, whereby saturation of the transistor and excessive power consumption are avoided. A brushless motor using the output circuit. Current detectors detect emitter current and base current of output transistors and h FE of the transistors are kept constant, whereby excessive torque loss and harmful vibration are avoided. A limiter limits excessive torque control to prevent power transistor saturation. A switching mode power supply adjusts the collector voltage of the transistor in a feedback loop to keep h FE constant.
Inventors
- 👤 Nobuyoshi Yokobori
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:03
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05F; G05F1/00; G05F1/10; G05F1/46; G05F1/56; G05F1/561; H; H02; H02P; H02P6/00; H02P6/10; H03; H03F; H03F1/00; H03F1/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
An output circuit comprising: a voltage control means connected to one end of a load; a current control transistor connected to the other end of said load; first current detecting means for detecting the emitter current of said current control transistor; a first amplifier for amplifying an error between an output signal of said first current detecting means and a current command signal; a distributor for distributing the output of said first amplifier to the base of said current control transistor and a second current detecting means; a second amplifier for amplifying a difference between the output signals of said first and second current detecting means, whereby the output of said second amplifier controls said voltage control means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
An output circuit comprising: a voltage control means connected to one end of a load; a current control transistor connected to the other end of said load; first current detecting means for detecting the emitter current of said current control transistor; a first amplifier for amplifying an error between an output signal of said first current detecting means and a current command signal; a distributor for distributing the output of said first amplifier to the base of said current control transistor and a second current detecting means; a second amplifier for amplifying a difference between the output signals of said first and second current detecting means, whereby the output of said second amplifier controls said voltage control means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
An output circuit according to claim 1, wherein said voltage control means employs a second transistor different in conductivity from said current control transistor so that the output of said second amplifier controls a conductive condition of said second transistor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
An output circuit according to claim 1, wherein said voltage control means employs a switching mode power supply so that the output of said second amplifier controls output voltage of said power supply.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
An output circuit according to claim 1, wherein said distributor employs a two-output current mirror circuit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
An output circuit according to claim 1, wherein said distributor employs a third transistor so that the collector and emitter thereof is used as the output of said distributor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
An output circuit according to claim 2, wherein said distributor employs a two-output current mirror circuit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
An output circuit according to claim 3, wherein said distributor employs a two-output current mirror circuit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
An output circuit according to claim 2, wherein said distributor employs a third transistor so that the collector and emitter thereof is used as the output of said distributor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
An output circuit according to claim 3, wherein said distributor employs a third transistor so that the collector and emitter thereof is used as the output of said distributor.
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