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Armature connection resistance measuring method and apparatus
Assignee: Automation Technology Inc
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Filing: 1991-04-02
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Granted: 1992-08-18
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Expires: 2011-04-02
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for testing the resistance of armature commutator connections and the resistance values of individual windings uses a pair of independent constant current sources connected across opposite pairs of armature windings through their respective commutator bars. The constant current sources are identical in output current and are connected in opposite polarity to minimize circulating current flowing in other windings of the armature. The voltages developed across windings adjacent the two current sources are combined and are a function of the resistances of the connections between the windings and the commutator bars. The voltages across each constant current source represent the resistance of the winding to which it is connected.
Inventors
- 👤 James A. Fisher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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2026-10-26 21:40
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R31/00; G01R31/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A method of testing the resistance of armature commutator connections in armatures of the type including a plurality of series connected windings each connected to commutator bars, said method comprising the steps of applying a first source of constant current across a first armature winding through its commutator bars, applying a second source of constant current across a second armature winding through its commutator bars, said first and second constant current sources being approximately equal in output current and completely independent from each other, measuring a first voltage developed across a pair of commutator bars adjacent said first source of constant current, measuring a second voltage developed across a pair of commutator bars adjacent said second source of constant current, and determining the combined resistance of the measured connections by combining said first and second voltages.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
136 words
A method of testing the resistance of armature commutator connections in armatures of the type including a plurality of series connected windings each connected to commutator bars, said method comprising the steps of applying a first source of constant current across a first armature winding through its commutator bars, applying a second source of constant current across a second armature winding through its commutator bars, said first and second constant current sources being approximately equal in output current and completely independent from each other, measuring a first voltage developed across a pair of commutator bars adjacent said first source of constant current, measuring a second voltage developed across a pair of commutator bars adjacent said second source of constant current, and determining the combined resistance of the measured connections by combining said first and second voltages.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 1 further including the step of independently measuring the voltage across each of said constant current sources as a measure of the resistance of the armature windings across which the current sources are connected.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said first and said second armature windings are positioned 180° apart on said armature.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
149 words
An apparatus for testing the resistance of armature commutator connections in armatures of the type including a plurality of series connected windings each connected to commutator bars, said apparatus comprising first current source means for applying a first source of constant current across a first armature winding through its commutator bars, second current source means for applying a second source of constant current across a second armature winding through its commutator bars, said first and second constant current sources being approximately equal in output current and completely independent from each other, means for measuring a first voltage developed across a pair of commutator bars adjacent said first source of constant current, means for measuring a second voltage developed across a pair of commutator bars adjacent said second source of constant current, and means for determining the combined resistance of the measured connections by adding said first and second voltages.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
149 words
An apparatus for testing the resistance of armature commutator connections in armatures of the type including a plurality of series connected windings each connected to commutator bars, said apparatus comprising first current source means for applying a first source of constant current across a first armature winding through its commutator bars, second current source means for applying a second source of constant current across a second armature winding through its commutator bars, said first and second constant current sources being approximately equal in output current and completely independent from each other, means for measuring a first voltage developed across a pair of commutator bars adjacent said first source of constant current, means for measuring a second voltage developed across a pair of commutator bars adjacent said second source of constant current, and means for determining the combined resistance of the measured connections by adding said first and second voltages.
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