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Anti-plug reversing module

Assignee: KB Electronics Inc
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Filing: 1985-05-28
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Granted: 1986-12-09
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Expires: 2005-05-28
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Abstract

Abstract An anti-plug reversing circuit for use with a variable speed D.C. motor which provides safe and fast motor reversing with dynamic braking. The circuit, by sensing counter-EMF, prevents the premature application of a voltage of opposite (reversing) polarity until the motor armature has come to a full stop. The circuit advantageously utilizes a three-wire control input, is low cost, easily manufactured and applicable for use with low cost D.C. motors.

Inventors

  • 👤 Abraham Saganovsky
  • 👤 William W. Chester

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-31 18:59
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02P; H02P3/00; H02P3/06; H02P3/08; H02P3/10; H02P7/00; H02P7/03

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim 147 words
A circuit for reversing the direction of rotation of a D.C. motor comprising; relay means, having a deenergized state and an energized state, for reversing the direction of current flow through the D.C. motor armature, a three position, three wire, switch having a forward position, a reverse position and a motor braking position, each switch position corresponding to a motor operation, means responsive to said switch being moved from said forward position to said reverse position while said D.C. motor is rotating in a forward direction, for removing motor driving voltage from said D.C. motor and for sensing motor counter-EMF to determine when said D.C. motor has essentially ceased rotation, and means responsive to said means for sensing motor counter-EMF for operating said relay means to reverse the direction of current flow through the D.C. motor armature at a point at which motor rotation has essentially ceased.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 147 words
A circuit for reversing the direction of rotation of a D.C. motor comprising; relay means, having a deenergized state and an energized state, for reversing the direction of current flow through the D.C. motor armature, a three position, three wire, switch having a forward position, a reverse position and a motor braking position, each switch position corresponding to a motor operation, means responsive to said switch being moved from said forward position to said reverse position while said D.C. motor is rotating in a forward direction, for removing motor driving voltage from said D.C. motor and for sensing motor counter-EMF to determine when said D.C. motor has essentially ceased rotation, and means responsive to said means for sensing motor counter-EMF for operating said relay means to reverse the direction of current flow through the D.C. motor armature at a point at which motor rotation has essentially ceased.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 33 words
A circuit in accordance with claim 2, wherein said removing and sensing means is also responsive to said switch when said switch means is moved from said reverse direction to said forward direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 32 words
A circuit in accordance with claim 2, wherein said removing and sensing means further includes means for dynamically braking said motor rotation when said motor voltage is removed from said D.C. motor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 42 words
A circuit in accordance with claim 3, wherein said dynamic braking means is operative when said switch is moved from said forward position to said braking position and from said reverse position to said braking position to rapidly terminate said motor rotation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 24 words
A circuit in accordance with claim 4, wherein said dynamic braking means is further operative upon loss of supply voltage to said D.C. motor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 23 words
A circuit in accordance with claim 5, wherein said supply voltage to said D.C. motor is removed upon failure of dynamic braking 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) 1989-12-08 1990-06-09 1990-12-09 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1993-12-08 1994-06-09 1994-12-09 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1997-12-08 1998-06-09 1998-12-09 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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