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Magnet temperature estimating device for motor and hybrid vehicle provided with the same
11581842 · 2023-02-14 · ·

A magnet temperature estimating device for a motor including a rotor having magnets and configured to output a rotational motive force, and a stator having a plurality of coils opposing the rotor with a gap therebetween, is provided. The device includes a sensor configured to detect an induced voltage induced by rotation of the rotor, and a controller configured to control the motor by supplying power to the plurality of coils in response to an input of a detection signal from the sensor. Gaps adjacent to each magnet in a rotation direction of the rotor are formed in the rotor. The controller estimates a temperature of the magnet based on the induced voltage detected when the magnet opposes any one of the plurality of coils, according to the rotation of the rotor.

Magnet temperature estimating device for motor and hybrid vehicle provided with the same
11543302 · 2023-01-03 · ·

A magnet temperature estimating device for a motor provided with a rotor having magnets and configured to output a rotational motive force, and a stator having a plurality of coils opposing the rotor with an aperture therebetween, is provided. The device includes a sensor configured to detect an induced voltage induced by rotation of the rotor, and a controller configured to control the motor by supplying power to the plurality of coils in response to an input of a detection signal from the sensor. The controller estimates a temperature of one of the magnets based on an amplitude of a frequency spectrum corresponding to a given frequency, among frequency components constituting the induced voltage.

Magnet temperature estimating device for motor and hybrid vehicle provided with the same
11543302 · 2023-01-03 · ·

A magnet temperature estimating device for a motor provided with a rotor having magnets and configured to output a rotational motive force, and a stator having a plurality of coils opposing the rotor with an aperture therebetween, is provided. The device includes a sensor configured to detect an induced voltage induced by rotation of the rotor, and a controller configured to control the motor by supplying power to the plurality of coils in response to an input of a detection signal from the sensor. The controller estimates a temperature of one of the magnets based on an amplitude of a frequency spectrum corresponding to a given frequency, among frequency components constituting the induced voltage.

MONITORING THE CONDITION OF A VIBRONIC SENSOR

A method for monitoring the condition of a coil, wherein the coil is part of a device for determining at least one process variable of a medium in a container, includes applying an electrical excitation signal to the coil and receiving an electrical reception signal from the coil, determining a first value for the reception signal at a first predefinable measurement time, comparing the first value for the reception signal at the first measurement time with a reference value, and determining a condition indicator for the coil on the basis of the comparison. Disclosed also is a device that is designed for carrying out the disclosed method.

MONITORING THE CONDITION OF A VIBRONIC SENSOR

A method for monitoring the condition of a coil, wherein the coil is part of a device for determining at least one process variable of a medium in a container, includes applying an electrical excitation signal to the coil and receiving an electrical reception signal from the coil, determining a first value for the reception signal at a first predefinable measurement time, comparing the first value for the reception signal at the first measurement time with a reference value, and determining a condition indicator for the coil on the basis of the comparison. Disclosed also is a device that is designed for carrying out the disclosed method.

Device and method for the in-situ calibration of a thermometer
11519794 · 2022-12-06 · ·

The present disclosure relates to a device for determining and/or monitoring temperature of a liquid, comprising a temperature sensor, a reference element for in-situ calibration and/or validation of a temperature sensor and an electronics unit, wherein the reference element is composed at least partially of a material, in the case of which at least one phase transformation occurs at at least a first predetermined phase transformation temperature in a temperature range relevant for calibrating the temperature sensor, in which phase transformation the material remains in the solid phase. According to the present disclosure, the electronics unit is embodied to supply the reference element with a dynamic excitation signal. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to a method for calibration and/or validation of a temperature sensor based on a device of the invention.

Device and method for the in-situ calibration of a thermometer
11519794 · 2022-12-06 · ·

The present disclosure relates to a device for determining and/or monitoring temperature of a liquid, comprising a temperature sensor, a reference element for in-situ calibration and/or validation of a temperature sensor and an electronics unit, wherein the reference element is composed at least partially of a material, in the case of which at least one phase transformation occurs at at least a first predetermined phase transformation temperature in a temperature range relevant for calibrating the temperature sensor, in which phase transformation the material remains in the solid phase. According to the present disclosure, the electronics unit is embodied to supply the reference element with a dynamic excitation signal. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to a method for calibration and/or validation of a temperature sensor based on a device of the invention.

Power connector with integrated status monitoring

An electronic power connector including at least one contact configured to electrically connect a power supply to a load. The electronic power connector further including an insulating sleeve configured to receive the at least one contact. The insulating sleeve includes a sensor slot located at a first end of the insulating sleeve.

Power connector with integrated status monitoring

An electronic power connector including at least one contact configured to electrically connect a power supply to a load. The electronic power connector further including an insulating sleeve configured to receive the at least one contact. The insulating sleeve includes a sensor slot located at a first end of the insulating sleeve.

Magnetic measurement device for measuring temperature or other property

The invention relates to a measurement device 1 comprising a rotatable magnetic object 4 which can oscillate with a resonant frequency if excited by an external magnetic torque. The measurement device 1 is adapted such that the resonant frequency depends on the temperature or on another physical or chemical quantity like pressure, in order to allow for a wireless temperature measurement or measurement of the other physical or chemical quantity via an external magnetic field providing the external magnetic torque. This measurement device can be relatively small, can be read-out over a relatively larger distance and allows for a very accurate measurement.