A starter motor connected to a power supply and operable to start an internal combustion engine includes an outer housing and a solid state switching device associated with the outer housing. The outer housing encloses a commutator and a series of brushes. The solid state switching device is movable between an open position and a closed position. The current flow from the power supply through the commutator is prevented when the solid state switching device is in the open position.

A starter motor that includes an integrated solid state switching device. The solid state switching device is mounted within the outer housing of the starter motor such that the entire starter motor can be installed as a single unit. In one embodiment, the solid state switching device includes a MOSFET positioned on the low side of the starter motor. The solid state switching device opens and closes to control the flow of current through the starter motor. In another embodiment, the solid state switching device is positioned on the high side of the starter motor. The solid state switching device can include a speed sensing circuit to prevent operation of the starter motor when the internal combustion engine is operation, a crank limiting circuit that limits the amount of time the starter motor can operate without starting the internal combustion engine and/or a thermal limiting circuit to prevent operation during overheating of the starter motor.

A starter motor that includes an integrated solid state switching device. The solid state switching device is mounted within the outer housing of the starter motor such that the entire starter motor can be installed as a single unit. In one embodiment, the solid state switching device includes a MOSFET positioned on the low side of the starter motor. The solid state switching device opens and closes to control the flow of current through the starter motor. In another embodiment, the solid state switching device is positioned on the high side of the starter motor. The solid state switching device can include a speed sensing circuit to prevent operation of the starter motor when the internal combustion engine is operation, a crank limiting circuit that limits the amount of time the starter motor can operate without starting the internal combustion engine and/or a thermal limiting circuit to prevent operation during overheating of the starter motor.

A DC motor drive comprises an AC to DC exchange system, a circuit protection system and a motor start system connected to a DC motor. The AC to DC exchange system is connected to an AC power supply and is configured to convert AC power to DC power. The circuit protection system is connected to the AC to DC exchange system. The circuit protection system includes a resistor connected in series with a diode. The motor start system includes a first switch and a second switch. The first switch is connected across the DC motor and the second switch connected in series with the DC motor. When the AC supply is applied to the DC motor drive of the auto lift, the AC to DC exchange system converts the AC power to DC power which starts the DC motor by means of the motor start system.

A DC motor drive comprises an AC to DC exchange system, a circuit protection system and a motor start system connected to a DC motor. The AC to DC exchange system is connected to an AC power supply and is configured to convert AC power to DC power. The circuit protection system is connected to the AC to DC exchange system. The circuit protection system includes a resistor connected in series with a diode. The motor start system includes a first switch and a second switch. The first switch is connected across the DC motor and the second switch connected in series with the DC motor. When the AC supply is applied to the DC motor drive of the auto lift, the AC to DC exchange system converts the AC power to DC power which starts the DC motor by means of the motor start system.

A power tool, such as a drilling power tool, configured to perform an easy hole start operation upon actuation of a trigger. When the trigger is actuated, the motor is driven at a low speed value. The motor speed is increased to a second speed value during a predetermined time threshold and then driven at the second speed value until the trigger is no longer actuated. In some embodiments, the easy hole start operation may be implemented by an easy hole start switch. In some embodiments, if the easy hole start operation persists for a time greater than a predetermined time threshold, then the motor will shut off.

A power tool, such as a drilling power tool, configured to perform an easy hole start operation upon actuation of a trigger. When the trigger is actuated, the motor is driven at a low speed value. The motor speed is increased to a second speed value during a predetermined time threshold and then driven at the second speed value until the trigger is no longer actuated. In some embodiments, the easy hole start operation may be implemented by an easy hole start switch. In some embodiments, if the easy hole start operation persists for a time greater than a predetermined time threshold, then the motor will shut off.

A method and a system for ripple count detection of a DC motor are provided. The method and the system determine a missed ripple count for transitional phases of operation, including the start-up and/or braking phases, based on a determined ripple period or frequency in the steady-state phase of operation. By applying this determined ripple period or frequency to a transitional time interval, the number of missed ripples for each transitional phase of operation can be reliably determined in digital logic, without the aid of external positional sensors.

Example motor assemblies for architectural coverings are described herein. An example motor assembly includes a motor, a first switch to trigger the motor to retract an architectural covering, a second switch to trigger the motor to extend the architectural covering, and an actuator positioned to activate the first switch when the actuator is rotated in a first direction and to activate the second switch when the actuator is rotated in a second direction. Also described herein are example lever actuators for motor assemblies of architectural coverings. An example lever actuator detaches from the motor assembly to prevent excess force on the motor assembly that could otherwise detrimentally affect the motor assembly.

Example motor assemblies for architectural coverings are described herein. An example motor assembly includes a motor, a first switch to trigger the motor to retract an architectural covering, a second switch to trigger the motor to extend the architectural covering, and an actuator positioned to activate the first switch when the actuator is rotated in a first direction and to activate the second switch when the actuator is rotated in a second direction. Also described herein are example lever actuators for motor assemblies of architectural coverings. An example lever actuator detaches from the motor assembly to prevent excess force on the motor assembly that could otherwise detrimentally affect the motor assembly.