Abstract:
A controller with attachments for controlling specific electronic circuits is disclosed. Each attachment has a connector connectable to the electronic circuit to be controlled, and a memory accessible by the controller that contains configuration data for accessing the electronic circuit, and operational software for operating the electronic circuit.
Abstract:
This control supplies varying amounts of d-c voltage to a load, such as a motor, to control the speed of the motor, as for example in a battery powered vehicle. A rotating commutator-type switch supplies voltage during portions of each revolution depending upon the position of an adjustable pair of brushes relative to a stationary pair of brushes. An inductance stores energy during the voltage-on intervals and discharges this energy through the motor during the voltage-off intervals in each revolution of the commutator so as to supply a fluctuating voltage to the motor.
Abstract:
A speed control means for a motor of the commutator type and is particularly intended for such motors as applied to sewing machines. The speed control means is arranged to rotate the brush axis while simultaneously cutting in or cutting out a diode from the motor circuit.
Abstract:
A turbine-driven apparatus and method for generating and linearly controlling periodic bipolar drive signals to drive an electromechanical device, such as a DC motor, in response to an input command signal. The apparatus comprises a rotatable cylindrical commutator driven by a gas turbine, the commutator having two matched half-cylinder conductive sections separated by insulation at the common joints. The turbine also drives an alternator to produce AC power which in turn is rectified to produce DC power. Two pairs of diametrically opposing brushes are held in contact with the rotating commutator. The first pair of brushes connected to the DC power source, is fixed in position. The second pair, connected across the electromechanical load, is adjustable in rotational position relative to the first pair through coupling to a stepper motor. The relative duty cycle of the positive going portion relative to the negative going portion of the bipolar signal is controlled by causing the stepper motor to adjust the rotational position of the second pair of brushes relative to the first pair of brushes.
Abstract:
Described is an electrical motor control for skip cars of the type utilized to charge materials into a blast furnace, and for other similar applications, wherein a first current or torque limit of the motor is provided under decelerating conditions and a second and different current or torque limit is provided under accelerating conditions. This tends to equalize the pulling forces in the cables which elevate the skip cars under deceleration and under acceleration conditions and reduces strains in the skip bridge and associated structural elements of the blast furnace.