Method for operating an electrical circuit and electrical circuit

    公开(公告)号:US09793822B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-17

    申请号:US14807825

    申请日:2015-07-23

    CPC classification number: H02M7/25 H02M5/4585 H02M2001/322

    Abstract: A method for operating an electrical circuit, in particular of a converter is described. The circuit, in at least one embodiment, includes a line-side converter that is coupled to a capacitor. The line-side converter includes at least two series connections, each including at least two power semiconductor elements, and each of the at least two series connections being connected parallel to the capacitor. The line-side converter is coupled to an energy supply system. The DC voltage that is present at the capacitor is determined. A maximum voltage is predetermined. If the DC voltage present at the capacitor is determined to be greater than the maximum voltage, then at least two of the power semiconductor elements are switched into their conductive state in such a manner that the capacitor is discharged in the direction of the energy supply system.

    Suspension structures
    24.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09692262B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-27

    申请号:US13379838

    申请日:2010-06-21

    CPC classification number: H02K1/185 H02K5/24

    Abstract: A support structure is used to mount the stator of a rotating electrical machine (e.g. a motor or generator). The support structure includes a rigid external support frame (6). To minimise the transmission of vibrations caused by stator electromagnetic forces into the external support frame (6), at least one sandwich anti-vibration mount (14a) is secured between the external support frame (6) and a part of the stator (28). The mount (14a) is oriented relative to the stator such that it experiences compression loading in a substantially tangential direction of the stator and radial shear loading in a substantially radial direction of the stator during operation of the rotating electrical machine. The sandwich anti-vibration mount (14a, 14b) is pre-loaded with a pre-determined compression load substantially along its compression axis (Ac). The mount (14a) has a high stiffness characteristic Kc for compression loading and a stiffness characteristic Krs for radial shear loading that is substantially zero, or even negative. The mount (14a) will therefore restrain tangential deflection of the stator while still achieving a low-stiffness suspension in the radial direction.

    Capacitor balancing circuit and control method for an electronic device such as a multilevel power inverter
    25.
    发明授权
    Capacitor balancing circuit and control method for an electronic device such as a multilevel power inverter 有权
    电容器平衡电路及控制方法等电子设备如多电平逆变器

    公开(公告)号:US09312705B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-12

    申请号:US13329979

    申请日:2011-12-19

    CPC classification number: H02J7/0014 H02M7/483

    Abstract: A method of balancing voltages in a group of capacitors of a power electronic device, such as a multilevel power inverter, includes making a balancing determination regarding whether to (i) inject energy into the selected one of the capacitors from an energy storage element, or (ii) extract energy from the selected one of the capacitors into the energy storage element based on the voltage of a selected one of the capacitors, and either injecting energy into the selected one of the capacitors from the energy storage element, or extracting energy from the selected one of the capacitors into the energy storage element based on the balancing determination. Also, a voltage balancing circuit that implements the method. In one particular implementation, a spatial second derivative algorithm is used. In another particular implementation, a comparison to an average capacitor voltage is used.

    Abstract translation: 一种在诸如多电平电力逆变器的功率电子装置的一组电容器中平衡电压的方法包括:是否(i)从能量存储元件将能量注入所选择的一个电容器中的平衡确定;或 (ii)基于所选择的一个电容器的电压将所选择的一个电容器中的能量提取到能量存储元件中,并且从能量存储元件将能量注入到所选择的一个电容器中,或者从 基于平衡确定将所选择的一个电容器插入能量存储元件中。 另外,实现该方法的电压平衡电路。 在一个特定实现中,使用空间二阶导数算法。 在另一个具体实现中,使用与平均电容器电压的比较。

    Magnet retaining arrangements
    26.
    发明授权
    Magnet retaining arrangements 有权
    磁铁保持装置

    公开(公告)号:US09197106B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-24

    申请号:US13431481

    申请日:2012-03-27

    Inventor: Paul Eaton Clark

    CPC classification number: H02K1/30 H02K1/278 H02K1/32

    Abstract: The present invention provides a permanent magnet rotor arrangement for a rotating electrical machine including a rotor body having an outer rim. A circumferential array of magnet carriers is mounted to the rotor body by fixing members and support members and is spaced apart from the rotor body in the radial direction to define a series of axially gaps or spaces which can optionally be used as passages for cooling air. At least one pole piece made of permanent magnet material is located adjacent to a surface of each magnet carrier. The magnet carriers and pole pieces preferably have a laminated or divided construction to virtually eliminate eddy currents that may be particularly problematic in certain types and construction of electrical machine. The flux path between adjacent pole pieces flows in the circumferential direction within the magnet carriers and does not use the rotor body.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于旋转电机的永磁转子装置,其包括具有外缘的转子体。 通过固定构件和支撑构件将磁性载体的圆周阵列安装到转子体上,并且在径向方向上与转子体间隔开,以限定一系列可任选地用作冷却空气的通道的轴向间隙或空间。 由永磁体材料制成的至少一个极片位于每个磁体载体的表面附近。 磁体载体和极片优选地具有层压或分割结构,以实际上消除在某些类型和电机结构中可能特别成问题的涡流。 相邻的极片之间的磁通路径在磁体载体内沿圆周方向流动,并且不使用转子体。

    2N+1 level voltage inverter
    27.
    发明授权
    2N+1 level voltage inverter 有权
    2N + 1级电压逆变器

    公开(公告)号:US09071165B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-30

    申请号:US13474649

    申请日:2012-05-17

    Applicant: Samir Soua

    Inventor: Samir Soua

    CPC classification number: H02M7/487

    Abstract: This system for converting a direct input voltage into an alternating output voltage comprises two input terminals, two voltage generators connected in series between the input terminals and connected to one another by a middle point, as well as, for each phase of the alternating voltage, an output terminal, two switching branches each connected between the output terminal and a respective input terminal, each switching branch comprising N first switching cells connected in series and N−1 intermediate points, the first switching cells successively being connected to one another by a corresponding intermediate point, N being an integer greater than or equal to 2, and control means for controlling the first switching cells. The system includes, for each phase of the alternating voltage, N−1 pair(s) of capacitors, each pair of capacitors being connected between intermediate points of one of the two switching branches and the other of the two switching branches.

    Abstract translation: 用于将直接输入电压转换为交流输出电压的系统包括两个输入端子,两个电压发生器串联连接在输入端子之间并通过中间点彼此连接,以及对于交流电压的每个相位, 输出端子,分别连接在输出端子和相应的输入端子之间的两个开关支路,每个开关支路包括串联连接的N个第一开关单元和N-1个中间点,第一开关单元依次相互连接 中间点,N是大于或等于2的整数;以及控制装置,用于控制第一开关单元。 该系统对于交流电压的每个相包括N-1对电容器,每对电容器连接在两个开关支路之一的中间点和两个开关支路中的另一个之间。

    Retaining bands
    28.
    发明授权
    Retaining bands 有权
    保留带

    公开(公告)号:US09018817B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-28

    申请号:US13570296

    申请日:2012-08-09

    Abstract: The present invention relates to a retaining band which provides outer reinforcement for the rotor assembly of a high speed electrical machine. The rotor assembly includes a plurality of circumferentially-spaced permanent magnet assemblies. A retaining band is fitted around the rotor assembly and applies a pre-load to the permanent magnet assemblies in the radial direction. The retaining band has a plurality of voids that are sized and shaped to provide the retaining band with a progressive spring stiffness in the radial direction. The voids are open before the retaining band is fitted and during the fitting process the retaining band is deflected in the radial direction so that the voids close up and the retaining band becomes substantially solid.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种为高速电机的转子组件提供外部加强件的保持带。 转子组件包括多个周向间隔开的永磁体组件。 保持带安装在转子组件周围,并在径向方向上对永磁体组件施加预载荷。 保持带具有多个空隙,其尺寸和形状设置成在径向方向上提供具有渐进弹簧刚度的保持带。 在保持带被装配之前,空隙是开放的,并且在装配过程中,保持带在径向上偏转,使得空隙闭合并且保持带变得基本上是固体。

    SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR INSULATED GATE BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR
    29.
    发明申请
    SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR INSULATED GATE BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR 有权
    短路电路保护电路和绝缘栅双极晶体管的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140218833A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-07

    申请号:US14172563

    申请日:2014-02-04

    CPC classification number: H02H9/02 H03K17/0828 H03K17/107

    Abstract: An assembly includes an insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT), a gate driver and a short-circuit protection circuit. The gate driver is adapted to supply voltage to a gate terminal of the IGBT. The short-circuit protection circuit includes an IGBT short-circuit detector for determining whether the IGBT is short-circuited, and a supply voltage regulator for regulating the supply voltage in response to the IGBT short-circuit detector determining that the IGBT is short-circuited.

    Abstract translation: 组件包括绝缘栅双极晶体管(IGBT),栅极驱动器和短路保护电路。 栅极驱动器适于向IGBT的栅极端子提供电压。 短路保护电路包括用于确定IGBT是短路的IGBT短路检测器和用于响应于IGBT短路检测器确定IGBT短路的用于调节电源电压的电源电压调节器 。

    Vertical axis wind turbines
    30.
    发明授权
    Vertical axis wind turbines 失效
    垂直轴风力发电机

    公开(公告)号:US08710690B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-29

    申请号:US13000432

    申请日:2009-06-22

    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vertical axis wind turbine having a vertical support tower. At least one aerofoil or blade is mounted for rotation about the support tower. An electrical machine, typically a permanent magnet generator includes a rotor assembly and a stator assembly. The at least one aerofoil is secured to the rotor assembly such that rotation of the aerofoil about the support tower causes rotation of the rotor assembly relative to the stator assembly. The stator assembly is formed as a structural component of the support tower and defines part of a vertical access passage that extends through the support tower to provide access for maintenance and repair.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及具有垂直支撑塔的垂直轴风力涡轮机。 安装至少一个机翼或叶片以围绕支撑塔转动。 电机,通常是永磁发电机,其包括转子组件和定子组件。 至少一个机翼被固定到转子组件,使得翼面围绕支撑塔的旋转引起转子组件相对于定子组件的旋转。 定子组件形成为支撑塔的结构部件,并且限定延伸穿过支撑塔的垂直通道的一部分,以提供维护和修理的通路。

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