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Signal processor, filter, control circuit for power converter circuit, interconnection inverter system and PWM converter system
10833576 · 2020-11-10 · ·

A signal processor is configured to perform a process equivalent to performing a series of fixed-to-rotating coordinate conversion, a predetermined process and then rotating-to-fixed coordinate conversion, while maintaining linearity and time-invariance. The signal processor performs a process given by the following matrix G: G = [ F ( s + j 0 ) + F ( s - j 0 ) 2 F ( s + j 0 )

Dual-inverter for a brushless motor
10833611 · 2020-11-10 · ·

A power tool is provided including: an electric brushless direct current (BLDC) motor having rotor and a stator defining phases; a power unit including a first switch circuit connected electrically between a first power supply and the motor, and a second switch circuit connected electrically between a second power supply and the motor; and a controller configured to control a switching operation of the first switch circuit and the second switch circuit to regulate a supply of power from at least one of the first power supply and/or the second power supply to the motor.

Dual-inverter for a brushless motor
10833611 · 2020-11-10 · ·

A power tool is provided including: an electric brushless direct current (BLDC) motor having rotor and a stator defining phases; a power unit including a first switch circuit connected electrically between a first power supply and the motor, and a second switch circuit connected electrically between a second power supply and the motor; and a controller configured to control a switching operation of the first switch circuit and the second switch circuit to regulate a supply of power from at least one of the first power supply and/or the second power supply to the motor.

ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE APPARATUS
20200321899 · 2020-10-08 · ·

To provide a rotary electric machine apparatus which can make the rotary electric machine output torque, and can change characteristics of a rotary electric machine according to change of the DC power voltage, even if failure occurs in one DC power source. A rotary electric machine apparatus (1) is provided with a power source switching mechanism (23) that switches between the DC power of low voltage and the DC power of high voltage; a winding connection switching mechanism (24) that switches interconnection of the plural-phase windings between a first winding connection state, and a second winding connection state in which an induced voltage constant of windings becomes lower than the first winding connection state; a inverter (12) provided with the switching devices; and a controller (25) that switches the power source switching mechanism (23), switches the winding connection switching mechanism (24), and controls on/off of the switching devices.

POWER SOURCE SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC-POWERED VEHICLE
20200298710 · 2020-09-24 ·

In a power source system, a high-voltage battery and a low voltage battery are configured to store electric powers to be supplied to a traveling motor and an accessory, respectively. A step-up unit is interposed between the low-voltage battery and the traveling motor, and is configured to step up a voltage of the low-voltage battery and apply the stepped-up voltage to the traveling motor. A controller is configured to perform switching to a normal-time electric power supply circuit, in which the high-voltage battery and the traveling motor are coupled to each other, when the high-voltage battery is in a normal state and perform switching to an abnormal-time electric power supply circuit, in which the low-voltage battery and the traveling motor are coupled to each other via the step-up unit, when the high-voltage battery is in an abnormal state.

Power converting apparatus and home appliance including the same
10784798 · 2020-09-22 · ·

A power converting apparatus and a home appliance having the same according to the present invention includes: an input unit including an AC connection unit which receives an alternating current (AC) power from an external and a DC connection unit which receives a direct current (DC) power; a bridge diode unit which always outputs the DC power having a given polarity when DC power is connected to the input unit, and rectifies the AC power received through the input unit when the DC power is connected to the input unit; and a capacitor which is connected to a DC terminal which is an output terminal of the bridge diode unit.

Power converting apparatus and home appliance including the same
10784798 · 2020-09-22 · ·

A power converting apparatus and a home appliance having the same according to the present invention includes: an input unit including an AC connection unit which receives an alternating current (AC) power from an external and a DC connection unit which receives a direct current (DC) power; a bridge diode unit which always outputs the DC power having a given polarity when DC power is connected to the input unit, and rectifies the AC power received through the input unit when the DC power is connected to the input unit; and a capacitor which is connected to a DC terminal which is an output terminal of the bridge diode unit.

Electric Drive System and Energy Management Method

An electric drive system includes an energy storage system (ESS), a power conversion system, and an alternating current (AC) traction system. The ESS provides or receives electric power. The ESS includes a first energy storage unit and a second energy storage unit. The power conversion system is electrically coupled to the ESS for converting an input power to an output power. The AC traction system is electrically coupled to the power conversion system for converting the output power of the power conversion system to mechanical torques. The AC traction system includes a first AC drive device and a second AC drive device. An energy management system (EMS) is in electrical communication with the ESS, the AC traction system, and the power conversion system for providing control signals.

Electric Drive System and Energy Management Method

An electric drive system includes an energy storage system (ESS), a power conversion system, and an alternating current (AC) traction system. The ESS provides or receives electric power. The ESS includes a first energy storage unit and a second energy storage unit. The power conversion system is electrically coupled to the ESS for converting an input power to an output power. The AC traction system is electrically coupled to the power conversion system for converting the output power of the power conversion system to mechanical torques. The AC traction system includes a first AC drive device and a second AC drive device. An energy management system (EMS) is in electrical communication with the ESS, the AC traction system, and the power conversion system for providing control signals.

Circuit for split sine wave alternating ground paths

A circuit for split sine wave alternating ground paths. The current circuit consists of two DC motors that act as individual power and ground paths for one other DC motor using AC voltage. Each motor supplies power and ground for one leg of a third DC drive motor.