Abstract:
The bridgeless boost topology reduces the power dissipation, cost, and size of prior PFC systems by eliminating the intrinsic loss of the input rectifier bridge. Sensing of the input line voltage by the controller is unnecessary. The use of One Cycle Control (also known as Single Cycle Control) allows the Power Factor Correction function to be performed without complex rectification networks to obtain the AC line voltage reference. The use of bi-directional switches makes it possible to control inrush current (the startup over-current due to the charging of the output bulk capacitor), which allows elimination of over-current limiting devices and reduction of the diode surge capability requirements. Moving the boost inductor to the system input adds an additional filtering function, reducing the cost of input EMI filtering.
Abstract:
A sewing machine wherein the needle stitch position coordinates are controlled electronically is provided with mechanical means for controlling feed stitch position coordinates, and with means for prescribing combined needle stitch position and feed stitch position coordinates enabling various predetermined patterns to be produced on the machine.
Abstract:
A variable impedance is comprised of a stationary base having a surface which is partially coated with a conductive material to form a first element of the variable impedance. A slidable base is mounted for longitudinal movement on the stationary base. The slidable base includes conductive biasing members to bias a second element of the variable impedance carried thereby, to engage the first element on the stationary base. One of the elements is comprised of suitable impedance material for the variable impedance range desired and includes an electrically conductive top surface. The slidable base includes an electrically conductive portion to form a sliding electrical contact with a conductive electrode on the stationary base so that the impedance may be varied by moving the slidable base longitudinally on the stationary base.
Abstract:
A synchronous motor field regulator system which regulates for a specific power factor within a predetermined line voltage band, providing that a minimum excitation requirement for the load on the synchronous motor is met. KVAR balance control is also provided for two synchronous motor regulated drives connected to the same line.
Abstract:
A control module for controlling at least one variable-power-consuming load responsive to data input from local and/or remote locations, utilizes a controller microcomputer having an output setting the gain of a variable gain amplifier. The variable gain amplifier operates on a substantially-constant output of an oscillator to provide, on a cycle-by-cycle or long-term basis, a periodic waveform of controlled amplitude to the at least one load. The amplitude of the waveform sets the energy consumption/output of the load. Another data bus facilitates connection of local control means to a control module interface providing local control information to the controller microcomputer, while a third data bus is dedicated to communication with a remote central controller, if used. The control module includes circuitry for allowing a unique local address to be set for a particular control module, to which unique address the control module responds when a plurality of such control modules are connected in parallel to a central controller. A fourth data bus connects local sensors, such a photocells, thermistors and the like, through analog-to-digital conversion circuitry to the controller microcomputer, to facilitate control of the local loads responsive to local ambient conditions. The maximum level of the load(s) connected to a control module may be programmably established such that this maximum level can not be exceeded by local and/or remote commands, until the maximum level is altered.
Abstract:
D R A W I N G THE CURRENT AND VOLTAGE TO EACH PHASE OF AN A-C MOTOR ARE SENSED AND UTILIZED TO PRODUCE A PHASE CONTROL SIGNAL HAVING AN AVERAGE VALUE PORTIONAL TO THE AVERAGE MAGNITUDE OF THE IN-PHASE CURRENT WITHIN THAT PHASE. THE PHASE CONTROL SIGNALS ARE SUMMED TO PRODUCE A COMPOSITE SIGNAL INDICATIVE OF CERTAIN MOTOR OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS, INCLUDING SLIP AND TORQUE, THE COMPOSITE CONTROL SIGNAL BEING SUPPLIED TO THE CONTROL OF AN INVERTER WHICH PRODUCES VARIABLE FREQUENCY ALTERNATING CURRENT ELECTRIC POWER FOR DRIVING THE A-C MOTOR. IN RESPONSE TO VARIATIONS IN THE COMPOSITE CONTROL SIGNAL, THE FUNDAMENTAL FREQUENCY AND THE AVERAGE VOLTAGE OF THE ALTERNATING CURRENT POWER ARE ADJUSTED BY THE CONTROL.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a method for indicating the integrity of a collection of digital objects, such as a software package, an email with attachments, etc.) The method comprising the steps of: Sealing the collection of digital objects by gathering the hash values of the digital objects into a binding file and digitally signing the binding file (the binding file may further comprise information about the relations between the objects); and Indicating the integrity of a sealed collection of digital objects by validating the integrity of its binding file via its digital signature; and validating the integrity of each object by the correspondence of its hash value with the corresponding hash value stored within the validated binding file.
Abstract:
An auto darkening eye protection device comprising a shutter assembly and a control circuit. The shutter assembly is adjustable between a light state and a dark state. The control circuit comprises a sensing circuit, a weld detect circuit, a positive voltage generator, and a negative voltage generator. The sensing circuit senses incident light and provides an output indicative of the incident light. The weld detect circuit receives the output of the sensing circuit, and enables a dark state drive signal to be delivered to the shutter assembly. The positive and negative voltage generators output the dark state drive signal to the shutter assembly to switch the shutter assembly from the light state to the dark state upon enablement by the weld detect circuit. The dark state drive signal includes a high voltage pulse followed by a stable AC waveform. The high voltage pulse is formed by a positive voltage signal and a negative voltage signal.
Abstract:
A synchronous motor field regulator system which regulates for a specific power factor within a predetermined line voltage band, providing that a minimum excitation requirement for the load on the synchronous motor is met, and incorporating means for varying the saturation level of a line voltage controller in the regulator as a function of the average synchronous motor field current whereby the synchronous motor average field current on a duty cycle basis will not exceed its rated value. This prevents the line voltage controller in a synchronous motor field regulator from calling for an average synchronous field current greater than the rated synchronous motor field current and protects the synchronous motor and its field exciter against a thermal overload condition when the synchronous motor voltage has dipped for a long period of time and the line voltage regulator is trying to maintain nominal line voltage.