A.c. And D.c. Sources Patents (Class 318/124)
  • Patent number: 11047377
    Abstract: A linear compressor and methods of operation, for example, to control extension of the linear compressor, are provided herein. A method may include supplying a time varying voltage to a motor of the linear compressor, determining an uneven fatigue condition at the linear compressor, and applying a limiting force at the motor in a negative axial direction in response to the determining step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Srujan Kusumba, Gregory William Hahn, Joseph Wilson Latham, Michael Lee McIntyre
  • Patent number: 10174753
    Abstract: A method for operating a linear compressor includes providing a current controller, a resonance controller and a clearance controller. The current controller, the resonance controller and the clearance controller are configured for regulating operating parameters of a motor of the linear compressor. By managing priority between the current controller, the resonance controller and the clearance controller, the method may assist with efficiently operating the linear compressor while also maintaining stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Srujan Kusumba, Gregory William Hahn, Michael Lee McIntyre, Joseph Wilson Latham
  • Patent number: 8579605
    Abstract: The present invention provides a DC-AC frequency converter type mucus suction device having an electromagnetic pump, the pressure and the flow generated in which could be changed to satisfy the requirement of the mucus suction device. The mucus suction device of the present invention comprises an electromagnetic pump, a suction device and a frequency converter circuit, wherein the frequency converter circuit at least comprises an oscillator circuit, a bistable circuit, and a push-pull circuit, wherein the electromagnetic pump is supplied with AC obtained from the oscillation of DC in the frequency converter circuit, wherein the swing speed, frequency and amplitude of the swing arms vary with the oscillation frequency of the oscillator circuit, such that the suction pressure and the suction flow of the electromagnetic pump could further be changed to obtain the most appropriate pressure and flow of the mucus suction device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Inventor: Ming Yang Wang
  • Patent number: 8076873
    Abstract: Hybrid power equipment comprising a user-selectable power selection switch for switching between DC or AC power, a boost and conserve feature for increasing speed of the working elements as necessary, and a motor or a plurality of motors for moving working elements. Running the OPE at the conserve setting prolongs battery pack duration per charge. The motor may comprise a dual coil commutator configuration. Power supply and control systems allow the user to select operation of the plurality motors or dual coil commutators in either series or parallel configuration depending on the power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: MTD Products Inc
    Inventors: Delbert E. Lucas, Justin Lucas, Ryan J. Lucas
  • Patent number: 7936097
    Abstract: An electromechanical propulsion system is disclosed. The propulsion system uses magnetic propulsion and magnetic bearings to move a vehicle. The propulsion system is well suited for use on land, air, space, above water and underwater vehicles. The propulsion system includes a plurality of electromagnets that repel each other with strong and weak magnets to move the propulsion motor in linear motion. Multiple side propulsion motors can be incorporated to alter the direction of travel of the electromechanical propulsion system. The propulsion system is manufacturable in a self contained configuration where it is controllable from a remote location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Inventor: James O Essex
  • Patent number: 7459869
    Abstract: A driving apparatus of a motor capable of operating a motor of a reciprocating compressor stably by using a simple power voltage control unit. The apparatus includes a power voltage control unit for maintaining a power voltage supplied from a power supply unit as a certain value when a motor is operated, outputting the certain power voltage or cutting off the power voltage after a certain time has passed; and a capacitor for applying the power voltage supplied from the power supply unit to the motor when the power voltage control unit cuts off the power voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Kyeong-Bae Park
  • Publication number: 20040080287
    Abstract: A driving apparatus of a motor capable of operating a motor of a reciprocating compressor stably by using a simple power voltage control unit. The apparatus includes a power voltage control unit for maintaining a power voltage supplied from a power supply unit as a certain value when a motor is operated, outputting the certain power voltage or cutting off the power voltage after a certain time has passed; and a capacitor for applying the power voltage supplied from the power supply unit to the motor when the power voltage control unit cuts off the power voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventor: Kyeong-Bae Park
  • Patent number: 5266854
    Abstract: In the electromagnetic transducer disclosed herein, first and second magnetic core structures are oriented in opposition with a space therebetween. In the space between the core structures, an armature is provided for completing magnetic circuits for both of the core structures with respective gaps. Spring means normally centers the armature structure between the core structures so that the respective gaps are nominally equal. On each of the core structures there is provided a first winding and a second winding. The first windings are connected in series to a supply of direct current thereby to bias the magnetic circuits and the second windings are connected to a source of alternating current with the second windings being installed or phased so that one of them aids the corresponding first winding while the other opposes the corresponding first winding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Assignee: Bolt Beranek and Newman Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce S. Murray
  • Patent number: 4939432
    Abstract: The AC/DC changeover device automatically changes from AC to DC current by setting a TRIAC on or off, to supply DC from a battery in the absence of AC, for powering an air pump for an aquarium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1990
    Inventor: Shian-Fun Tsai
  • Patent number: 4636695
    Abstract: An electro-magnetic device for an aeration pump for use in a fish tank or the like. The device includes a switch permitting the device to be operated with AC power, or with DC power and further, it can be operated with 120 V. or 240 V. AC. Upon being energized, the device will vibrate a vibrator member of a pump and the vibration strength can be varied with variable resistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1987
    Inventor: Shan F. Tsai
  • Patent number: 4460854
    Abstract: A vibrating armature motor, which includes a voltage source, an armature, an electromagnet having at least one exciter coil disposed adjacent the armature, a spring for rotationally biasing the armature, a sensor element for sensing the rotational velocity of the armature and for generating a signal proportional to the sensed velocity, a variable duty cycle pulse generator for generating a stream of triggering pulses, the duty cycle of the triggering pulses being dependent upon the sensor signal, and an electronic switch for controlling the current flow from the voltage source through the exciter coil in response to the triggering pulses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1984
    Assignee: Braun Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Anton Bauer
  • Patent number: 4308475
    Abstract: A solenoid-actuated fluid pump having reciprocable armature operable by a magnetic circuit and with structure in the flux path at the upper and lower air gaps to substantially change the reluctance across the air gaps as the armature moves beyond a predetermined location. The armature has slots for passage of fluid therethrough and which have a C-shaped cross-section to minimize the air gaps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1981
    Assignee: Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventor: Paul J. Haeck
  • Patent number: 4291258
    Abstract: A control method and system for quasi-proportionally controlling the magnitude of DC excitation current supplied to the DC field coil windings of a linear reciprocating motor in proportion to the magnitude of the AC excitation current supplied to the AC field coil windings of the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1981
    Assignee: Mechanical Technology Incorporated
    Inventors: Howard L. Clark, Richard A. Dorman, Paul Back
  • Patent number: 3970907
    Abstract: An electrical apparatus for producing pulsating high torque rotational vibration movement combined with a slow superimposed unidirectional rotary motion is disclosed. The apparatus includes an alternating current motor combined in a mechanically resonatable system with electrical apparatus producing a non-alternating component of magnetic flux in the motor structure. The torque generating ability of the motor is increased approximately five-fold even though the motor is operated from the same supply voltage. The disclosed apparatus is illustrated connected to a waste disposer device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1974
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1976
    Assignee: Hobart Corporation
    Inventor: Theodore F. Meyers
  • Patent number: RE30068
    Abstract: An electrical apparatus producing pulsating high torque rotational vibration movement combined with a slow superimposed unidirectional rotary motion is disclosed. The apparatus includes an alternating current motor combined in a mechanically resonatable system with electrical apparatus producing a non-alterating component of magnetic flux in the motor structure. The torque generating ability of the motor is increased approximately five-fold even though the motor is operated from the same supply voltage. The disclosed apparatus is illustrated connected to a waste disposer device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1979
    Assignee: Hobart Corporation
    Inventor: Theodore F. Meyers