A current controller for controlling a current of a solenoid includes a drive unit configured to energize the solenoid with a predetermined energization period according to a drive signal, a signal output unit configured to generate and output the drive signal based on a target current for the solenoid, and a target setting unit that applies a dither amplitude to the target current such that the target current changes periodically with a dither period longer than the energization period. The target setting unit is configured to set the target current according to a positional relationship between a hydraulic pressure gentle curve region of the solenoid and a target stroke of the valve element corresponding to a target output hydraulic pressure.

A drive circuit for controlling a solenoid valve having a solenoid coil and a poppet that translates therein is provided. The drive circuit includes a first node, a second node, a control circuit, and a flyback circuit. The first node is configured to be energized by a power source to a first voltage. The control circuit is coupled to the first and second nodes, and is configured to: (1) selectively couple the first and second nodes in series with the solenoid coil, and periodically energize the solenoid coil using a pulse-width-modulated (PWM) signal having a frequency and a duty cycle configured to regulate a current conducted through the solenoid coil. The flyback circuit is coupled to the solenoid coil and configured to energize the second node to a second voltage with energy stored in the solenoid coil.

An electromagnetic coil assembly (34) includes a coil sub-assembly (34C) and a tower sub-assembly (34T). The coil sub-assembly includes a coil housing (70) having a first opening (70-4A; 70-4B), a coil winding (72), a tower mount (74) having a base (74-1) adjoining the first opening and extending along a first surface (70I) of the coil housing, and a first mount bushing (76A; 76B) secured to the base. The first mount bushing is electrically connected to the coil winding. The tower sub-assembly includes a tower housing (90) positioned at a second surface of the coil housing located opposite the first surface, a first tower bushing (96A; 96B) electrically connected to the first mount bushing, and a first fastener (98A; 98B) securing the first tower bushing to the first mount bushing. The first fastener is engageable to the first mount bushing from proximate the second surface of the coil housing.

A current controller for controlling a current of a solenoid is applied to a solenoid valve with a self-regulating pressure function from a feedback force according to an output hydraulic pressure. The current controller includes a current detector configured to detect an actual current of the solenoid, a drive unit configured to energize the solenoid with a predetermined energization period according to a drive signal, a signal output unit that sets a duty ratio of the drive signal such that the actual current follows a target current, the signal output unit being configured to generate and output the drive signal, a target setting unit that applies a dither amplitude with a dither period longer than the energization period, and an oscillation determination unit that determines, based on a behavior of the actual current, whether excessive oscillation is occurring or is trending toward excessive oscillation.

Preventative function control in electromagnetic spring pressure brakes is disclosed. Initially, the spring pressure brake is controlled by voltage. Next, state variables current and voltage are measured. Subsequently, a determination variable is determined and summed over a first range, which extends from a starting point of actuation to a point at which an armature disk begins to move. At the point, current value is detected at which movement of the armature disk begins. The determination variable is summed over a second range, which extends from the starting point, when the current reaches the value detected above, up to a constant current. Subsequently, a ratio is calculated from the sum of the determination variable over the range to the sum of the determination variable over the first and second ranges. Upon reaching a predetermined value by the value of the ratio, a state signal is output.

A method for determining a current that flows through a load, wherein the current comprises a DC component and a dithering component, and the dithering component is modified in predetermined time intervals, comprises steps for recording a momentary current; determining a dithering parameter; and determining the current based on the momentary current and the dithering parameter.

A solenoid plunger movement detection system and method can include: detecting current supplied to a solenoid with a current sensor; converting the current supplied to the solenoid into a digital signal with a counter coupled to a first comparator; detecting a peak within the digital signal with a peak detector; comparing the peak to the digital signal with a second comparator coupled to the peak detector; measuring a dip from the peak and measuring a trough with the second comparator; generating a fault when the peak and the trough indicate a smooth current ramp to the solenoid; receiving configurable parameters for processing the digital signal with a signal processor; and providing configurable parameters to the counter, the second comparator, the signal processor, or a combination thereof with an interface.

A control circuit for controlling the operation of a main switch device which manages an electrical current delivered to an inductive load device, the control circuit including: a current sense circuit configured to be coupled to the switch device and to output a signal representative of an electrical current through the inductive load device; a current comparator circuit configured to receive an actuation command signal, compare the signal representative of the electrical current through the inductive load device with a signal representative of a predetermined current, and to output a control signal based on the comparison for controlling the operation of the main switch device when the actuation command signal indicates that the inductive load device is to be activated; and a recirculation circuit configured to recirculate current through the inductive load device, such that the current used to activate the inductive load device is selectively provided by the main switch device and the recirculation circuit.

A method for operating a hydraulic valve of a hydraulic device of a motor vehicle transmission device, wherein an actuating current of the hydraulic valve is superposed with a modulation alternating current in order to adjust a shaking vibration of the hydraulic valve by a control device, wherein a deviation between an actual pressure resulting from the actuating current and a setpoint pressure determined as a function of the actuating current is determined for the hydraulic device by means of an electronic computing device, and an amplitude and/or a frequency of the modulation alternating current is increased as compared to a starting value equalizing a hysteresis of the actual pressure relative to the setpoint pressure, as a function of a tolerance range being exceeded by the determined deviation.

To reduce collision noise caused when an electromagnetic valve of a high-pressure fuel supply pump is opened. Therefore, in a control device for controlling a high-pressure fuel supply pump including: an anchor; a fixed core configured to attract the anchor with an electromagnetic force; a suction valve configured to be opened or closed when the anchor is sucked by the fixed core; and an electromagnetic force generation unit configured to generate the electromagnetic force when applied with a driving voltage, it can be achieved by providing a control unit configured to perform control to lower a driving current from a peak current before a timing at which the anchor is sucked by the fixed core and collides in an operation state where an engine is under no load and an engine rotation speed is equal to or less than a set rotation speed.