Patents Assigned to ABB Schweiz AG
  • Patent number: 11948232
    Abstract: A system and method for visualizing process information in industrial process applications, wherein the process information is comprised in data objects related to process elements and data objects are represented as visualized data objects according to pre-defined visualization styles, and wherein a data object is representable by a plurality of different visualization styles, includes running a visualization application for visualizing the process information, selecting a visualization style for a data object during run time of the visualization application, and applying the visualization style according to the selection during run time of the visualization application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Raja Sivalingam, Matteo Sommariva, Giorgio Avanzino
  • Patent number: 11949354
    Abstract: A system comprising a synchronous three-phase electric motor and a controller is provided. The synchronous three-phase electric motor comprises a rotor, a stator, a plurality of coils, and a plurality of switching devices. The plurality of coils formed from conductive windings each wound around one or more of a plurality of stator teeth of the stator. The plurality of coils comprises a plurality of permanent coils and a plurality of bypass coils. The plurality of switching devices configured to selectively switch between a tapped position and a primary position. The controller is configured to provide a first switching command to the plurality of switching devices to switch from the primary position to the tapped position based on a transition signal. The transition signal is based on comparing an electrical characteristic associated with one or more input currents to the plurality of switching devices with a threshold value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Frederick L. Hoadley, Hoat V. Phung, Timothy S. Collins, Robert F. McElveen, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20240102388
    Abstract: A system for controlling a turbine valve is provided. The system includes a hydraulic pilot valve section being moveable in a first direction and a second direction; a main hydraulic valve section being moveable in a first direction to close the turbine valve and a second direction to open the turbine valve; a position demand indicating a desired position of the turbine valve; a first feedback indicating an actual position of the hydraulic pilot valve section; and aa second feedback indicating an actual position of the main hydraulic valve section. The system also includes a pilot valve error; a main valve error; a turbine valve error; and a pilot valve adjustment moving the hydraulic pilot valve section in response to the turbine valve error. The turbine valve error is repeatedly determined and the pilot valve adjustment repeatedly moves the hydraulic pilot valve section to minimize the turbine valve error.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Camilo Lopez, Mark Foltz, Steve Miller, Kevin Dowdell, Mark Wieland, Alan Majors
  • Publication number: 20240103471
    Abstract: A method of providing a software configuration for a modular plant, the method comprising providing a first function module as a parent object, wherein the first function module comprises a function information of the first function module; generating at least a second function module, wherein the second function module is a derived child object of the first function module that inherits the function information of the first function module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Mario Hoernicke, Sten Gruener, Katharina Stark, Nicolai Schoch, Nafise Eskandani
  • Publication number: 20240106715
    Abstract: A method for automatic generation of a specification for an IT topology of a control system, the method comprising: creating a system structure from a machine-readable data defining production process requirements and generating specification data of the IT topology based on the extracted system structure; optimizing the generated specification data of the IT topology by utilization of pre-defined rules and generating abstract aggregated IT topology data based on the optimized specification data; and instantiating and mapping the abstract aggregated IT topology data to specific technology instance data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Andreas Burger, Heiko Koziolek, Pablo Rodriguez, Rhaban Hark
  • Publication number: 20240102242
    Abstract: A system and method for labelling normal and abnormal regions in data related to a paper machine for web break prediction and labelling individual parameters for root cause analysis, using machine learning models, includes using the machine learning models in real-time to predict breaks in the paper web, analyzing root cause for the breaks in the paper web, and estimating a time to break. An auto-data-labeling framework helps in adaptive learning for autonomous model improvement of the deployed model, transfer learning, shortlisting parameters and automating feasibility study.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Vadthyavath Ramu, Dinesh Patil, Nandkishor Kubal
  • Publication number: 20240103478
    Abstract: A method performed by an OPC UA client includes importing a node set file pertaining to an OPC UA-enabled automation device, the nodeset file defining validation logic used to validate data to be written to the automation device; preparing data to be written to the automation device; and using the validation logic to validate the prepared data. An alternative method includes importing a nodeset file pertaining to an automation device in which a OPC UA server is embedded, the nodeset file defining validation logic used to validate data to be written to the automation device; receiving data to be written to the automation device; and using the validation logic to validate the received data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Roland Braun, Mario Hoernicke
  • Patent number: 11940272
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a transmitter for a Pulsed Eddy Current system, configured to generate a changing electromagnetic field which induces eddy currents in an object of an electrically conductive material arranged within the electromagnetic field. The transmitter includes a switching device and a transmitter coil configured to be connected to a voltage source. The switching device is arranged for switching a current generated by the voltage source through the transmitter coil. The transmitter coil comprises a plurality of parallel electrically conductive coil layers with a respective damping resistor connected across each of the coil layers, each of the coil layers being connected in series with a respective diode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Jarl Sobel, Martin Zlatanski
  • Patent number: 11938624
    Abstract: A parallel kinematic robot including a base unit, a platform movable in relation to the base unit about a plurality of main axes, two independently movable actuating arms connected between the base unit and the movable platform for moving the platform in relation the base unit, a tool holder rotatably connected to the platform to allow rotation of the tool holder in relation to the platform about a first auxiliary axis, a motor for driving the first auxiliary axis, located in the base unit, and a gear unit. The gear unit includes a first gearbox located in the base unit and a second gearbox located in the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Mats Olsson, Tommy Thors, Daniel Lundbäck, Jeroen Derkx, Johan Ernlund
  • Patent number: 11940778
    Abstract: A method of commissioning a field device in an industrial system network includes: a) connecting a field device to an industrial system network; c) providing information about the field device, the information including functional information for the field device; d) utilizing the functional information for the field device to retrieve information relating to a role of the field device in an automation application; f) utilizing capability information relating to a field device type of the field device and the information relating to the role of the field device in the automation application to retrieve a parameter set for the field device for operation in the automation application; and g) downloading the parameter set to the field device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Roland Braun, Francisco Mendoza, Dirk Schulz, Heiko Koziolek, Andreas Burger
  • Publication number: 20240094694
    Abstract: A method for creating a virtual deployment of a distributed control system (DCS) for a given industrial process, comprising: providing a topology of the assets executing the industrial process, as well as control logic for controlling these assets; providing at least one I/O simulator that is configured to supply data; determining a topology of devices that form part of the DCS; establishing based at least in part on this topology of devices, at least one declarative and/or imperative description of the DCS that characterizes multiple devices of the DCS, their placement, and their connections; creating virtual instances of the devices of the DCS and their connections in a chosen environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Heiko Koziolek, Rhaban Hark, Nafise Eskandani
  • Patent number: 11933862
    Abstract: A Protective Earth (PE) loss detection method for charging an electrical vehicle is provided. The electrical vehicle comprises an Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), a charging connector, and/or a charging cable comprising at least a Proximity Pilot (PP) line for a PP signal, a Control Pilot (CP) line for a CP signal and a PE line for a PE signal. The method comprises detecting interruption of the PE line by observing a change of the PP signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Gertjan Koolen, Balazs Villanyi, Lars Bech, Jim van-der-Heijden
  • Patent number: 11935717
    Abstract: An arrangement for electrically connecting a circuit breaker to a laminated busbar in a switch gear cabinet in which the circuit breaker has at least one terminal to be contacted by a connecting bar and in which the laminated busbar includes at least one conducting layer for conducting electric current which is covered by adjoining insulating layers attached thereto, the arrangement including: a first cylindrical connecting element and a second cylindrical connecting element which are arranged at a distance to each other at the conducting layer and project away from the conducting layer; an electrically conducting distribution bar which is mounted to free end portions of the first and second cylindrical connecting elements; and a terminal member which is mounted to the distribution bar at a center between the first and second cylindrical connecting elements. The terminal member is to be contacted by the connecting bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Klaus Kraft, Oleksandr Sologubenko, Patrik Kaufmann, Francoise Molitor, Maciej Mruczek, Libor Vitek, Jindrich Janos
  • Publication number: 20240087822
    Abstract: A vacuum interrupter includes a first contact carrier; a first contact piece; a second contact carrier; and a second contact piece; wherein the first contact piece is connected to the first contact carrier; wherein the second contact piece is connected to the second contact carrier; wherein a shape of the first contact piece is different to a shape of the second contact piece and/or a material of the first contact piece is different to a material of the second contact piece; wherein in a deactivated state the vacuum interrupter is configured to hold the first contact piece spaced from the second contact piece; and wherein in an activated state the vacuum interrupter is configured to bring the first contact piece and the second contact piece into contact with one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Dietmar Gentsch, Christian Reuber
  • Publication number: 20240087105
    Abstract: A method for detecting paint defects on objects is provided. The method comprises: projecting a plurality of patterns on a surface of an object at a plurality of different pattern characteristics; capturing a plurality of images of the object based on projecting the plurality of patterns; inputting the plurality of images of the object into a machine learning model to determine whether the surface of the object includes one or more paint defects; and based on determining, an image, of the plurality of images, includes a paint defect, causing display of the image with the paint defect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Nevroz Sen, WenLong Li, Amber-FengQin Zhu, Kun Chang
  • Patent number: 11927398
    Abstract: A cooling apparatus for a medium voltage or high voltage switchgear includes an evaporator, a fluid conduit, and a condenser. The evaporator is configured to surround at least part of a current carrying contact. The fluid conduit fluidly connects the evaporator to the condenser. A section of the fluid conduit is formed within the evaporator and is electrically insulating and is configured such that fluid can contact an outer surface of the current carrying contact. The cooling apparatus is configured such that in use a working fluid in the evaporator is heated to a vapour state, and the vapour is transferred by the fluid conduit to the condenser. The vapour in the condenser is condensed to the working fluid. The condensed working fluid is passively returned via the fluid conduit to the evaporator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Michael Kessler, Oleksandr Sologubenko, Jaroslav Hemrle, Andrzej Rybak, Adam Michalik
  • Patent number: 11929936
    Abstract: A method for transmitting a first data packet from a receiving input-buffer to a receiving output-buffer, the first data packet in the receiving input-buffer having a non-TSN format and the first data packet in the receiving output-buffer being TSN-compliant, includes the steps of: analysing the first data packet, which has been retrieved from a non-TSN device, in the receiving input-buffer; adding a first data packet time to the first data packet according to a Precision Time Protocol (PTP); adding a predefined first data packet priority level to the first data packet according to a Priority Code Point (PCP) of an 802.1Q tag; transmitting the first data packet to the receiving output-buffer; and sending the first data packet according to the first data packet priority level to a TSN-compliant device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Alexander Gogolev, Marius-Petru Stanica, Thomas Gamer
  • Patent number: 11926065
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relates to an electronic device, a vision-based operation method and system for a robot. The electronic device includes at least one processing unit; and a memory coupled to the at least one processing unit and storing computer program instructions therein, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processing unit, causing the electronic device to perform acts including: obtaining an image containing a tool of a robot and an object to be operated by the tool, the image being captured by a camera with a parameter, obtaining a command for operating the tool, the command generated based on the image; and controlling the robot based on the command and the parameter. Embodiments of the present disclosure can greatly improve the accuracy, efficiency and safety of an operation of a robot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: ABB SCHWEIZ AG
    Inventors: Wengui Pan, Bojun Ma, Yanjun Wang
  • Patent number: 11929596
    Abstract: An electrical enclosure includes a main cabinet and a modular cabinet removably secured to the main cabinet. The main cabinet includes a bus compartment that includes a busbar assembly, and the bus compartment is located between an end wall of the main cabinet and a partition opposite the end wall. The modular cabinet is comprised of interlocking compartment modules. Each compartment module interlocks with an adjacent compartment module. Each compartment module includes first and second side panels. Each side panel includes an alignment member that engages an alignment member of a respective side panel of the adjacent compartment module. Each compartment module also includes a base that extends between the first and second side panels and a terminal wall that joins the first and second side panels. The terminal walls of the interlocking compartment modules engage to form a structural wall of the modular cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Brittany Leigh McBride, Erik Ryan Khzouz, Michael Paul Lafond
  • Patent number: D1019578
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: ABB SCHWEIZ AG
    Inventors: Chunping Zhang, Yang Gao, Fawei Zhang