公开(公告)号：US20120060505A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-15

申请号：US12881846

申请日：2010-09-14

Applicant: James W. Fuller ,  Ramesh Rajagopalan

Inventor： James W. Fuller ,  Ramesh Rajagopalan

IPC: F02C9/00

CPC classification number: G05B13/00 ,  G05B13/048

Abstract: A method for controlling a gas turbine engine includes: generating model parameter data as a function of prediction error data, which model parameter data includes at least one model parameter that accounts for off-nominal operation of the engine; at least partially compensating an on-board model for the prediction error data using the model parameter data; generating model term data using the on-board model, wherein the on-board model includes at least one model term that accounts for the off-nominal operation of the engine; respectively updating one or more model parameters and one or more model terms of a model-based control algorithm with the model parameter data and model term data; and generating one or more effector signals using the model-based control algorithm.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制燃气涡轮发动机的方法，包括：产生作为预测误差数据的函数的模型参数数据，该模型参数数据包括考虑到发动机的非标称运行的至少一个模型参数; 使用所述模型参数数据至少部分地补偿所述预测误差数据的车载模型; 使用所述车载模型生成模型项数据，其中所述车载模型包括考虑所述发动机的非标称操作的至少一个模型项; 分别使用模型参数数据和模型项数据更新基于模型的控制算法的一个或多个模型参数和一个或多个模型项; 以及使用基于模型的控制算法产生一个或多个效应信号。

公开(公告)号：US09342060B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US12881846

申请日：2010-09-14

Applicant: James W. Fuller ,  Ramesh Rajagopalan

Inventor： James W. Fuller ,  Ramesh Rajagopalan

IPC: G05B13/02 ,  G05B13/00 ,  G05B13/04

CPC classification number: G05B13/00 ,  G05B13/048

Abstract: A method for controlling a gas turbine engine includes: generating model parameter data as a function of prediction error data, which model parameter data includes at least one model parameter that accounts for off-nominal operation of the engine; at least partially compensating an on-board model for the prediction error data using the model parameter data; generating model term data using the on-board model, wherein the on-board model includes at least one model term that accounts for the off-nominal operation of the engine; respectively updating one or more model parameters and one or more model terms of a model-based control algorithm with the model parameter data and model term data; and generating one or more effector signals using the model-based control algorithm.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制燃气涡轮发动机的方法包括：根据预测误差数据生成模型参数数据，该模型参数数据包括考虑到发动机的非标称运行的至少一个模型参数; 使用所述模型参数数据至少部分地补偿所述预测误差数据的车载模型; 使用所述车载模型生成模型项数据，其中所述车载模型包括考虑所述发动机的非标称运行的至少一个模型项; 分别用模型参数数据和模型项数据更新一个或多个模型参数和基于模型的控制算法的一个或多个模型项; 以及使用基于模型的控制算法产生一个或多个效应信号。

公开(公告)号：US07197147B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-27

申请号：US10083774

申请日：2002-02-27

Applicant: Thomas A. Millott ,  Douglas G. MacMartin ,  Robert K. Goodman ,  James W. Fuller

Inventor： Thomas A. Millott ,  Douglas G. MacMartin ,  Robert K. Goodman ,  James W. Fuller

IPC: G10K11/16

CPC classification number: G05B13/024 ,  F16F15/00 ,  F16F15/02 ,  G05B5/01 ,  G05D19/02 ,  G10K11/178 ,  G10K2210/121 ,  G10K2210/1281 ,  G10K2210/3212 ,  G10K2210/503

Abstract: A system and method reduces undesired noise or vibration in a vehicle. The ambient vibration is measured and command signals are generated over time. The command signals are generated based upon the measured vibration and based upon a control weighting. By varying the control weighting over time, the maximum possible performance is always obtained subject to the saturation constraints.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法减少车辆中不期望的噪音或振动。 测量环境振动，并随时间产生指令信号。 基于所测量的振动并基于控制加权产生指令信号。 通过随着时间的推移改变控制权重，总是可以根据饱和约束获得最大可能的性能。

公开(公告)号：US5929700A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-27

申请号：US669729

申请日：1996-06-26

Applicant: James W. Fuller ,  Carl N. Nett

Inventor： James W. Fuller ,  Carl N. Nett

IPC: G05B11/36 ,  G05B5/01 ,  H03H11/04 ,  H03B1/04

CPC classification number: G05B5/01

Abstract: A control system includes a plant 56 having resonant modes and a controller 5 which receives plant input signals on lines 14,24 from the plant 56 and provides a controller output signal I, related to a filter output signal V, which controls the plant 6. The controller is provided with a non-linear notch filter 30 which receives a filter input signal x related to the plant input signals and provides the filter output signal V. The notch filter has at least one notch frequency near one of the resonant modes so as to attenuate one of the modes by a predetermined amount and has a phase lag a decade below the lowest notch frequency of said notch filter which is less than that of a corresponding linear notch filter, thereby allowing the control system 7 to exhibit faster time response and increased bandwidth than a system employing linear notch filters.

Abstract translation: 控制系统包括具有谐振模式的设备56和从设备56接收线路14,24上的设备输入信号的控制器5，并且提供与控制设备6的滤波器输出信号V相关的控制器输出信号I. 控制器设置有非线性陷波滤波器30，其接收与工厂输入信号相关的滤波器输入信号x并提供滤波器输出信号V.陷波滤波器在谐振模式之一附近具有至少一个陷波频率，因此 将模式中的一个衰减预定量并且具有低于所述陷波滤波器的最低陷波频率十倍的相位滞后，该相位滞后小于对应的线性陷波滤波器的最小陷波频率，从而允许控制系统7展现更快的时间响应， 增加的带宽比采用线性陷波滤波器的系统。

公开(公告)号：US5694077A

公开(公告)日：1997-12-02

申请号：US673634

申请日：1996-06-26

Applicant: James W. Fuller

Inventor： James W. Fuller

IPC: H03H11/04 ,  H03H7/01 ,  H03K5/00

CPC classification number: H03H7/0107

Abstract: A reduced phase-shift nonlinear filter includes linear filter logic 10 responsive to a filter input signal x and having a linear transfer function G(s), which provides a linear filtered signal g, zero-cross sample-and-hold logic 16 responsive to the filter input signal x and the linear filtered signal g, which provides a square wave signal n which crosses zero at the same time and in the same direction as the filter input signal x and has an amplitude proportional to the value of the linear filtered signal g at that time, complementary filter logic 20 responsive to said square wave signal n and having a complementary transfer function (1-G(s)) which provides a complementary filtered signal c, and a summer 30 which adds the complementary filtered signal and the linear filtered signal to provide a filter output signal y which exhibits less phase shift over certain frequency bands than that of the linear transfer function. If the linear transfer function has numerator and denominator polynomials of the same order, the complementary transfer function (1-G(s)) 20 may be a reduced-order transfer function.

Abstract translation: 减少的相移非线性滤波器包括响应于滤波器输入信号x并具有线性传递函数G（s）的线性滤波器逻辑10，线性滤波器逻辑提供线性滤波信号g，零交叉采样保持逻辑16响应于 滤波器输入信号x和线性滤波信号g，其提供方波信号n，其与滤波器输入信号x同时并且在相同的方向上与零相交，并具有与线性滤波信号的值成比例的幅度 此时，互补滤波器逻辑20响应于所述方波信号n并具有提供互补滤波信号c的互补传递函数（1-G（s）），以及加法器30，其将互补滤波信号和 线性滤波信号以提供滤波器输出信号y，其在某些频带上表现出比线性传递函数的相移更少的相移。 如果线性传递函数具有相同阶数的分子和分母多项式，则互补传递函数（1-G（s））20可以是降序传递函数。

公开(公告)号：US07203554B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-10

申请号：US10801235

申请日：2004-03-16

Applicant: James W. Fuller

Inventor： James W. Fuller

IPC: G05B13/02 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G05B13/048

Abstract: An MPC Control system provides a life extending control that includes life-extending goals in the performance index of the MPC controller and limits in the inequality equations. The MPC controller performs the normal functions of a control system for a physical system, but does so in a manner that extends the life or time-to-next maintenance or reduces the number of parts that need to be replaced. If the life extending functions do not degrade other control functions, they can be always enabled, making the system less expensive to maintain. If the life extending functions degrade some other control functions, they can be adjusted in-the-field or on-the-fly to stretch the time-until-maintenance until it is more convenient, but with some impact on performance.

Abstract translation: MPC控制系统提供寿命延长控制，包括MPC控制器的性能指标中的寿命延长目标和不等式方程中的限制。 MPC控制器执行物理系统的控制系统的正常功能，但是以延长使用寿命或时间到下一个维护或减少需要更换的部件的数量的方式执行。 如果寿命延长功能不会降低其他控制功能，则可以始终启用它们，从而使系统维护成本更低。 如果寿命延长功能降低了其他一些控制功能，则可以在现场或即时调整，以延长维护时间，直到更方便，但对性能有一定的影响。

公开(公告)号：US07197485B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-27

申请号：US10620569

申请日：2003-07-16

Applicant: James W. Fuller

Inventor： James W. Fuller

IPC: G06F15/18

CPC classification number: G06F17/16 ,  G05B13/048

Abstract: An efficient method for solving a model predictive control problem is described. A large sparse matrix equation is formed based upon the model predictive control problem. The square root of H, Hr, is then formed directly, without first forming H. A square root (LSMroot) of a large sparse matrix of the large sparse matrix equation is then formed using Hr in each of a plurality of iterations of a quadratic programming solver, without first forming the large sparse matrix and without recalculating Hr in each of the plurality of iterations. The solution of the large sparse matrix equation is completed based upon LSMroot.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种解决模型预测控制问题的有效方法。 基于模型预测控制问题形成了一个较大的稀疏矩阵方程。 然后直接形成H，Hr的平方根，而不首先形成H.然后，使用Hr在二次方程的多次迭代中的每一个中形成大稀疏矩阵方程的大稀疏矩阵的平方根（LSMroot） 编程求解器，而不首先形成大的稀疏矩阵，并且在多个迭代中的每一个中不重新计算Hr。 基于LSMroot完成了大稀疏矩阵方程的求解。

公开(公告)号：US06216824B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-17

申请号：US09219962

申请日：1998-12-24

Applicant: James W. Fuller ,  Randall K. Roberts

Inventor： James W. Fuller ,  Randall K. Roberts

IPC: B66B134

CPC classification number: B66B7/08

Abstract: A system is provided for the semi-active damping of oscillations during vertical motion of an elevator car relative to a desired trajectory along a relatively lengthy elevator travel path. The elevator car is connected to a motor-controlled support rope in a manner allowing limited relative vertical motion therebetween. A soft spring and a controllable damping means are connected in parallel between the rope and the elevator car. The damping means may be a hydraulic piston and cylinder arrangement controlled via a variable orifice valve. The spring may be a gas-pressurized accumulator connected to the hydraulics of the damping means. A control system provides a motion command signal to control the motor for motion control and the variable orifice valve for damping oscillations. Full closure of the variable orifice valve effectively locks the damping means to maintain a position when the elevator car is braked, and a tension release control gradually releases any accumulated tension across the valve when the brake is released.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统，用于在电梯轿厢的垂直运动期间相对于沿着相对长的电梯行进路径的期望轨迹的振荡的半主动阻尼。 电梯轿厢以允许有限的相对垂直运动的方式与电动机控制的支撑绳连接。 柔性弹簧和可控制的阻尼装置并联连接在绳索和电梯轿厢之间。 阻尼装置可以是通过可变孔口阀控制的液压活塞和气缸装置。 弹簧可以是连接到阻尼装置的液压装置的气体加压蓄能器。 控制系统提供运动指令信号以控制电动机的运动控制和可变节流阀用于阻尼振荡。 可变孔口阀的完全关闭有效地锁定阻尼装置以在电梯轿厢被制动时保持位置，并且当制动器被释放时，张力释放控制逐渐释放跨过阀的累积张力。

公开(公告)号：US5750945A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-12

申请号：US659065

申请日：1996-06-03

Applicant: James W. Fuller ,  Randall K. Roberts

Inventor： James W. Fuller ,  Randall K. Roberts

IPC: B66B11/02 ,  B66B1/06 ,  B66B1/30 ,  B66B1/40 ,  B66B7/04 ,  B66B7/06 ,  B66B7/08 ,  B66B1/34

CPC classification number: B66B1/30 ,  B66B7/044 ,  B66B7/08

Abstract: An elevator motion control system compares a dictated flight path signal (101), indicative of a desired elevator flight path along a nominal flight trajectory, with a measured flight path signal (108), indicative of actual elevator motion, and provides a motion command signal (115) to both a high pass filter (117) and a low pass filter (116) such that the frequency of the motion command signal is split into high and low frequency components (141,118). An active elevator hitch (36) is used to implement the high frequency/low stroke portion of the motion command signal while the elevator motor (28) is used to implement the low frequency/high stroke portion of the motion command signal. A time delay (106) delays the dictated flight path signal prior to its use with the measured flight path signal for providing the motion command signal, the duration of the time delay corresponding to the delay associated with a motion perturbation propagating along a main rope (14) between the elevator motor and the elevator car (12). The active elevator hitch (36) includes a support plate (40) interconnected to the elevator car, a hitch plate (46), and at least one force actuator (56) having a variable extension. The force actuator is connected between the hitch plate and the support plate, and the variable extension is controlled for varying the vertical position of the elevator car along the elevator flight path for damping at least the high frequency components of elevator car vertical oscillations.

Abstract translation: 升降机运动控制系统将指示沿着标称飞行轨迹的所需电梯飞行路径的指定飞行路径信号（101）与指示实际升降机运动的测量飞行路径信号（108）进行比较，并提供运动命令信号 （115）到高通滤波器（117）和低通滤波器（116），使得运动指令信号的频率被分成高频和低频分量（141,118）。 当电梯电机（28）用于实施运动指令信号的低频/高冲程部分时，主动电梯牵引（36）用于实现运动指令信号的高频/低冲程部分。 时间延迟（106）在其使用之前延迟所规定的飞行路径信号与所测量的飞行路径信号以提供运动命令信号，延迟时间对应于沿着主绳索传播的运动扰动的延迟 14）在电梯电梯和电梯轿厢（12）之间。 主动电梯悬挂装置（36）包括互连到电梯轿厢的支撑板（40），搭接板（46）和至少一个具有可变伸出力的力致动器（56）。 力促动器连接在悬挂板和支撑板之间，并且可变延伸部被控制以改变电梯轿厢沿着电梯飞行路径的垂直位置，用于至少阻尼电梯轿厢垂直振荡的高频分量。

公开(公告)号：US08682454B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US13036914

申请日：2011-02-28

Applicant: James W. Fuller ,  Richard P. Meisner

Inventor： James W. Fuller ,  Richard P. Meisner

IPC: G05B13/02

CPC classification number: G05B17/02

Abstract: A method and system for controlling a multivariable system. The method includes: (a) generating bias data as a function of model error in an on-board model; (b) updating a dynamic inversion algorithm with one or more model terms generated by the on-board model; (c) generating effector equation data by processing reference value data with the updated dynamic inversion algorithm, which effector equation data is indicative of one or more goal equations and one or more limit equations, and which reference value data is indicative of one or more goal values and one or more limit values and is determined as a function of predicted parameter data; (d) at least partially adjusting at least one of the reference value data and predicted parameter data for the model error using the bias data; and (e) generating one or more effector signals by processing the effector equation data with an optimization algorithm.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制多变量系统的方法和系统。 该方法包括：（a）在车载模型中产生作为模型误差的函数的偏差数据; （b）用车载模型产生的一个或多个模型项来更新动态反演算法; （c）通过用更新的动态反演算法处理参考值数据来产生效应器方程数据，该效应器方程数据表示一个或多个目标方程和一个或多个极限方程，以及哪个参考值数据表示一个或多个目标 值和一个或多个限制值，并且被确定为预测参数数据的函数; （d）使用偏置数据至少部分地调整用于模型误差的参考值数据和预测参数数据中的至少一个; 和（e）通过用优化算法处理效应器方程数据来产生一个或多个效应信号。