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Method of changing speeds in a multi-polar electric motor of the constant flux type, and a motorized fan unit with change of speed controlled by such a method
Assignee: Valeo Thermique Moteur SA
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Filing: 1991-09-26
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Granted: 1994-05-10
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Expires: 2011-09-26
Abstract
Abstract The invention provides a method of commutation control, for changing the speed of a direct current electric motor of the constant flux type, having an encapsulated inductive winding with n poles, each of which is supplied by a separate brush. In this method, a speed at a level i, where i is in the range 1 to n-1 inclusive, is obtained by connecting a group of i+1 brushes to the terminal of the direct current supply source. The state of connection of the brushes is modified in accordance with a control characteristic which comprises modifying the composition of the group of i+1 brushes to be connected in order to obtain a motor speed at a predetermined level i, and/or by interrupting the connection of one of two consecutive brushes to the brush previously connected during a speed changing operation.
Inventors
- 👤 Herve Couetoux
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2026-11-07 07:45
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02P; H02P7/00; H02P7/06; H02P7/18; H02P7/24; H02P7/28; H02P7/285; H02K; H02K23/00; H02K23/02; H02K23/20; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S388/00; Y10S388/923; Y10S388/934
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A method for commutation control for changing the speed of an electric motor of the constant flux type having an encapsulated inductive winding driven by a direct current supply and having n poles and n brushes, each of said brushes being associated with one of said poles, the speed of said motor being dependent upon the number of said brushes that are connected to said power supply, said speed of the motor being represented by a level i, where i is in the range 1 to n-1 inclusive, said method comprising the steps of: (a) connecting i+1 of said brushes to the d.c. source to provide a first speed; (b) sensing a control characteristic; (c) disconnecting K of said i+1 brushes from said d.c. source in response to said control characteristic, where K is at least equal to 1; and d) connecting K+1 of said n brushes to said d.c. source, wherein at least one of said i+1 brushes connected in step (a) is not included in the K+1 brushes connected.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
171 words
A method for commutation control for changing the speed of an electric motor of the constant flux type having an encapsulated inductive winding driven by a direct current supply and having n poles and n brushes, each of said brushes being associated with one of said poles, the speed of said motor being dependent upon the number of said brushes that are connected to said power supply, said speed of the motor being represented by a level i, where i is in the range 1 to n-1 inclusive, said method comprising the steps of: (a) connecting i+1 of said brushes to the d.c. source to provide a first speed; (b) sensing a control characteristic; (c) disconnecting K of said i+1 brushes from said d.c. source in response to said control characteristic, where K is at least equal to 1; and d) connecting K+1 of said n brushes to said d.c. source, wherein at least one of said i+1 brushes connected in step (a) is not included in the K+1 brushes connected.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein the step of disconnecting K of said i+1 brushes from said d.c. source is a function of the preceding state of connection of the brushes and of a predetermined memorized selection sequence.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein the step of disconnecting K of said i+1 brushes from said d.c. source is effected by random selection in a register of states of connection.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein the control characteristic comprises a time dependent parameter.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein the control characteristic comprises a predetermined magnitude of a physical parameter.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
37 words
A method according to any one of the preceding claims for control of speed changing in a quadruple pole motor, wherein one of the brushes is permanently connected to one terminal of the direct current supply source.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
167 words
A method for commutation control of an electric motor of the constant flux type having an encapsulated inductive winding driven by a direct current supply and having n poles and n brushes, each of said brushes being associated with one of said poles, the speed of said motor being dependent upon the number of said brushes that are connected to said power supply, said speed of the motor being represented by a level i, where i is the range 1 to n-1 inclusive, said method comprising the steps of: (a) connecting i+1 of said brushes to the d.c. source to provide a motor speed; (b) sensing a control characteristic; (c) disconnecting K of said i+1 brushes from said d.c. source in response to said control characteristic, where K is at least equal to 1; and (d) connecting K+1 of said n brushes to said d.c. source, wherein at least one of said K brushes being connected is different from the particular i+1 brushes connected in step (a).
Claim 9
Independent Claim
167 words
A method for commutation control of an electric motor of the constant flux type having an encapsulated inductive winding driven by a direct current supply and having n poles and n brushes, each of said brushes being associated with one of said poles, the speed of said motor being dependent upon the number of said brushes that are connected to said power supply, said speed of the motor being represented by a level i, where i is the range 1 to n-1 inclusive, said method comprising the steps of: (a) connecting i+1 of said brushes to the d.c. source to provide a motor speed; (b) sensing a control characteristic; (c) disconnecting K of said i+1 brushes from said d.c. source in response to said control characteristic, where K is at least equal to 1; and (d) connecting K+1 of said n brushes to said d.c. source, wherein at least one of said K brushes being connected is different from the particular i+1 brushes connected in step (a).
Claim 10
Independent Claim
184 words
An apparatus for controlling a direct current electrical motor of the constant flux type having an encapsulated inductive winding drivable by a direct current supply and having n poles and n brushes, each of said brushes being associated with one of said poles, said motor including means for changing the speed of said motor, said speed being dependent upon the number of said brushes that are connected to said power supply, said speed of the motor being represented by a level i, where i is in the range of 1 to n-1, inclusive, comprising: (a) means for connecting i+1 of said brushes to the DC source to provide a first motor speed; (b) a control characteristic sensor; and (c) a controller responsive to said control characteristic sensor for disconnecting K of said i+1 brushes from said DC source, where K is at least equal to 1, and for connecting K+1 of said n brushes to said DC source, wherein at least one of said i+1 brushes connected to the DC source to provide said first speed is not included in the K+1 brushes connected.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
184 words
An apparatus for controlling a direct current electrical motor of the constant flux type having an encapsulated inductive winding drivable by a direct current supply and having n poles and n brushes, each of said brushes being associated with one of said poles, said motor including means for changing the speed of said motor, said speed being dependent upon the number of said brushes that are connected to said power supply, said speed of the motor being represented by a level i, where i is in the range of 1 to n-1, inclusive, comprising: (a) means for connecting i+1 of said brushes to the DC source to provide a first motor speed; (b) a control characteristic sensor; and (c) a controller responsive to said control characteristic sensor for disconnecting K of said i+1 brushes from said DC source, where K is at least equal to 1, and for connecting K+1 of said n brushes to said DC source, wherein at least one of said i+1 brushes connected to the DC source to provide said first speed is not included in the K+1 brushes connected.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the control characteristic sensor is responsive to the temperature of the motor.
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