Abstract: An antenna assembly (2) for a base station (3) of a radio telecommunications network comprises an antenna (8) attachable to a support structure (such as a mast (I)) so that the antenna (8) is pivotable relative to the structure (1) about a non-horizontal (preferably a vertical) axis. The assembly includes a motor (42) for causing controlled pivotal ball movement of the antenna (8) about said axis so as to adjust the azimuthal angle of the antenna. This enables a degree of remote control for the footprint of the antenna, thus facilitating the setting up possible adjustment of the network.

Abstract: A filter is electrically coupled to a fan or is built-in with a fan, the filter is also electrically coupled a first power terminal and a second power terminal. The filter includes an amplifier, a capacitor, and a divider. The amplifier includes a first terminal, a second terminal and a third terminal, wherein the third terminal is electrically coupled to a power circuit of the fan. The capacitor is electrically coupled between the third terminal of the amplifier and the second power terminal. The divider is electrically coupled between the first power terminal and the second power terminal, wherein a node of the divider is electrically coupled to the second terminal of the amplifier.

Abstract: A motor driving control device includes a current instruction value computing section 31 which computes a current instruction value for driving a brushless motor 12, a motor current detector 38 which detects a motor current of the brushless motor 12, a current controller 34 which computes a voltage instruction value based on the current instruction value and the motor current, and a rotation information detector 22 which detects an electric angle and a rotation angular velocity of the brushless motor, and the motor driving control device includes a disturbance compensation voltage computing section 41 which computes a disturbance compensation voltage value base on the current instruction value, the electric angle of the brushless motor, and the rotation angular velocity of the brushless motor, and a feed-forward compensator 35 which corrects a voltage instruction value outputted from the current controller based on the disturbance compensation voltage value computed by the disturbance compensation voltage com

Abstract: An elevator control device that drives a cage in a high-efficient speed pattern without using a load detector such as a conventional scale device. The elevator control device includes: a current detector for detecting a current that is supplied to a motor from an inverter; a speed detector for detecting a rotation speed of the motor; a speed pattern generator for generating an elevator speed pattern a motor speed control device for controlling the speed so that a speed detection value follows a speed command value of the speed pattern; and a motor current control device for controlling a current that is supplied to the motor with respect to the inverter by using a current detection value and the speed detection value on the basis of the speed command value.

Abstract: Current control circuit controls an output voltage of DC power supply so as to increase current passing through inverter circuit as the motor increases its the speed. The control offers an RPM—torque characteristic of the motor in which torque increases as the RPM increases. By virtue of the RPM—torque characteristic, a ventilating device employing brushless DC motor exhibits preferable air quantity—static pressure characteristic where less change in air quantity is expected even when a pressure loss-outside wind pressure, duct length or the like—varies.

Abstract: A washing machine and a method of operating same is disclosed. A electronically commutated motor for using in a washing machine is also disclosed. The washing machine has an agitator operated by an electronically commutated motor. An agitate cycle of the washing machine is detected. During an agitate cycle, the motor is electronically commutating with two phase firing if the agitator is rotating at rate below a first threshold, or the motor is electronically commutating using an optimised firing angle with three phase firing if the agitator is rotating at rate above a first threshold.

Abstract: A method of controlling an electromechanical actuator (ACT) comprising a motor (MOT) for maneuvering a mobile appliance (LD) of a building in a first direction (DIR1) and in a second direction (DIR2) by way of a remote-control unit (RCU) and a unit (MCU) for driving the motor that are placed respectively one upstream of the other on an electrical power line energizing the motor with an alternating voltage, a command to maneuver in the first direction comprising a half-wave rectified signal of positive polarity and a command to maneuver in the second direction comprising a half-wave rectified signal of negative polarity, wherein the maneuver commands furthermore comprise an alternating voltage signal following the half-wave rectified signal.

Abstract: A cover assembly of a container includes a first part and a second part mounted on an open top of the container, the first part includes an opening and the second part includes a through hole which is located corresponding to the opening. The second part including two sidewalls and each sidewall has a plurality of guide slots such that a plurality of plates are respectively and slidably engaged with the guide slots between the two sidewalls to open the through hole or to close the through hole. A driving unit is located on the second part and driving the plates to move along the guide slots. An induction unit is connected to a front end of the first part and includes an induction member which activates the driving unit.

Abstract: A device for supplying pulse width-modulated output pulses for the motor of a fan has an arithmetic unit and at least one final output stage. The arithmetic unit and the final output stage are disposed in a rod-shaped housing. A fan encompasses a device that is located in a rod-shaped housing and is used for supplying pulse width-modulated output pulses.

Abstract: A servo drive with high speed wrapping function is applied for servo control of wrapping wire and method for the same. The servo drive includes a wrapping mechanism, a rotation control unit for controlling rotation of the wrapping mechanism, a lateral motion control unit for controlling lateral movement of the wrapping mechanism, a potentiometer, and an upper-layer controller. The lateral motion control unit of the servo drive cooperates with a command processor such that an inverter command of an inverter is calculated by wrapping parameter, external activating signal and a thickness detection signal. The induction motor is activated to drive the wrapping mechanism and an encoder linked with the induction motor moves the wrapping mechanism for lateral movement such that the wire is guided between two ends of wrapping cylinder.

Abstract: A shore power HVAC system for a vehicle is provided. The vehicle has a vehicular HVAC system with an engine compressor, a condenser, and an expansion valve and an evaporator coupled to each other in series by a plurality of conduits. The shore power HVAC system includes an electric compressor structured to compress a coolant fluid and a diverter valve structured to allow fluid to pass through a selected fluid path. The electric compressor is coupled to, and in fluid communication with the evaporator and the diverter valve. The diverter valve is further coupled to the engine compressor. Thus, a first coolant fluid loop and a second coolant fluid loop are created. The first coolant fluid loop passes through, in series, the engine compressor, the diverter valve, the condenser, the expansion valve, and the evaporator. The second coolant fluid loop passes through, in series, the electric compressor, the diverter valve, the condenser, the expansion valve and the evaporator.

Abstract: An actuating element mounted on an electrical appliance for pivotal movement about a pivoting axis in the switching direction of a switch, in order to switch a function of the electrical appliance by actuating the switch, and comprises a slide with an actuating surface that is guided along a slide path provided on the actuating element to adjust an operating parameter. An operating rocker/slide is provided enabling uniform forces introduced into the operating rocker during displacement of the slide. The actuating element includes the slide path and the pivoting axis extending substantially parallel to each other. The parallel orientation of the pivoting axis and the slide path enables the same length of lever arm to be obtained in relation to the pivoting axis of the actuating element, in each position of the slide, during the introduction of forces into the actuating surface of the slide.

Abstract: A shore power HVAC system for a vehicle is provided. The vehicle has a vehicular HVAC system with an engine compressor, a condenser, and an expansion valve and an evaporator coupled to each other in series by a plurality of conduits. The shore power HVAC system includes an electric compressor structured to compress a coolant fluid and a diverter valve structured to allow fluid to pass through a selected fluid path. The electric compressor is coupled to, and in fluid communication with the evaporator and the diverter valve. The diverter valve is further coupled to the engine compressor. Thus, a first coolant fluid loop and a second coolant fluid loop are created. The first coolant fluid loop passes through, in series, the engine compressor, the diverter valve, the condenser, the expansion valve, and the evaporator. The second coolant fluid loop passes through, in series, the electric compressor, the diverter valve, the condenser, the expansion valve and the evaporator.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an arrangement scheme of a container wharf, in which the containers positioned in the yard is arranged in a direction being perpendicular to the direction of the containers positioned in the ship, comprising: a quayside container crane for loading/unloading containers in the first direction; a low elevated system including low elevated track, low elevated system lifting trolley and low elevated system plan carriers, the low elevated system plan carrier can be operated by the low elevated system lifting trolley and the low elevated system can be operated by the quayside container crane; a transportation carriers system including transportation carrier track along the second direction and transportation carriers being able to rotate 90 degrees together with container put thereon, the transportation system can be operated by the low elevated system; a yard crane having a yard crane track along the second direction for loading/unloading the containers with the yard.

Abstract: An apparatus for selecting, monitoring, and controlling electrically powered devices is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an electrically powered device having a key operating line and switching control circuitry to control usage of the electrically powered device by interrupting continuity of the key operating line. In another embodiment, the apparatus monitors usage of an electrically powered device. The apparatus includes a circuit which is coupled to the device to provide a power output of the device, an analog to digital converter coupled to receive the power output and convert the same to digital form, and a controller to receive a user input, process the user input by establishing communication with a remotely located device to request approval of a financial transaction, and generate control signals in response to receiving approval. The controller receives the digital form of the power output and monitors the operation of the electrically powered device.

Abstract: A drive system for a machine, in particular a weaving machine, is designed in a manner such that controlled electric power is applied to a rotary electric drive motor (2) as a function of particular angular positions of the motor and such that electrical energy applied to the motor is reduced or interrupted during phases of increasing angular speed of the motor. Phases of increasing angular speed are detected by the drive system to determine phases of increasing angular speed. A method for controlling an electrical motor drive system using a switchable reluctance motor to reduce or interrupt electrical energy supplied to the motor based on motor speed increases as a function of motor angular position is also disclosed.

Abstract: A model vehicle control apparatus. A button controls an aspect of the model vehicle system, or multiple aspects, such as both sound and control. The button is configured to provide more than two outputs depending upon the manner of activation by a user based on pressure or position (more than ON/OFF). Signals corresponding to those outputs are then transmitted to a model vehicle, accessory, or other apparatus in the system. In one embodiment, the button is a pressure-sensitive button. Variations in the pressure select among multiple different possible outputs. For example, a number of sounds can be stored in a memory, with varying pressures selecting different sounds to be played. These sounds can vary non-linearly, not just getting louder, but also changing in type, pitch, etc. Thus, by a variation in pressure, a user can play the sound like a musical instrument. A second embodiment would allow for control of speed and direction of model vehicle, engines and accessories.

Abstract: A control for stopping the rotation of the output shafts of a plurality of multiplexed motors configured in columns and rows with the first connector of each motor in a given column connected in parallel and with the second connector of each motor of a given row of motors connected in parallel. Each motors includes a switch positioned to be actuated when the output shaft of the motor is in its home orientation. One contact of the switch is connected to a first contact of the motor and therefor receives power when the switch for the column is energized. The second connector of each switch in a given row are connected in parallel to a detector for detecting a change in electric potential. The detector will detect a change in potential when the rotating shaft of an energized motor rotates its output shaft to its home position thereby closing its associated switch.

Abstract: Before an amount of play in a rotation transmitting system is learned, for selecting a gear range, an overshooting control process is performed to cause the angular displacement of a motor to overshoot a target gear range position and then reverse the electric motor. The angular displacement of the motor overshoots the target get gear range position by an overshooting amount that is identical to am amount by which the electric motor is reversed. The overshooting amount is set to a maximum value of a designed amount of play in the rotation transmitting system After the amount of play is learned, for selecting a gear range, a target count is established in view of the learned amount of play and the direction in which the motor rotates, and the motor is stopped at a position where an encoder pulse count coincides with the target count without performing the overshooting control process.

Abstract: A moving member mechanism includes an electromagnet having a coil for driving a moving member, a first control mechanism which has an input portion which receives command information and an amplifier which supplies a current to the coil, and an offset compensation mechanism which includes a first integrator which time-integrates a signal at an input portion of the amplifier. The offset compensation mechanism is configured to negatively feed back an output from the first integrator to the input portion of the first control mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus for selecting, monitoring, and controlling electrically powered devices is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an electrically powered device having a key operating line and switching control circuitry to control usage of the electrically powered device by interrupting continuity of the key operating line. In another embodiment, the apparatus monitors usage of an electrically powered device. The apparatus includes a circuit which is coupled to the device to provide a power output of the device, an analog to digital converter coupled to receive the power output and convert the same to digital form, and a controller to receive a user input, process the user input by establishing communication with a remotely located device to request approval of a financial transaction, and generate control signals in response to receiving approval. The controller receives the digital form of the power output and monitors the operation of the electrically powered device.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for stabilizing the motion of an articulated chain of a chain block, especially to prevent the formation of resonance oscillation of the chain, in which an articulated chain is led across a polygonal chain wheel with non-uniform pitch, which is driven by an electric motor. In order to create a method to prevent the formation of a resonance oscillation of the articulated chain, it is proposed that a periodic and/or stochastic and dampening actuating variable is superimposed on the velocity of the chain wheel (4) and the dampening actuating variable produces a change in the chain velocity so as to prevent a formation of a resonance oscillation. The chain drive with reduced polygon effect is characterized in that an electronic damper (8) is hooked up in front of the electric motor (2), which produces a control of the electric motor (2) such that a formation of a resonance oscillation of the articulated chain (5) is prevented.

Abstract: In an electrical drive system, an electric differential comprises a first rotor for driving a first drive wheel, a second rotor for driving a second drive wheel, the first and second rotors capable of independent relative rotation, and a common stator for driving the first and second rotors. The common stator may comprise a single winding for driving both rotors or first and second windings for driving the first and second rotors respectively. A processor and a sensor system monitor parameters such as torque, speed, magnetic flux, etc. to detect the loss of traction by one or both drive wheels and adjust the operation of the motor until traction is regained.

Abstract: A system for extending and retracting expandable rooms in vehicles. The system employs linear actuators that can be mounted laterally to the direction of movement of the room when it is expanded or extended. In order to provide for extending and retracting the room, the actuators are connected to heavy chains which are connected to the main body of the vehicle structure and which will flex in one direction only. The chains ride in tracks such that when the actuators are retracted, the room will be extended, and when the actuators are extended, the room will be retracted. The system includes infrared sensors that sense movement of each chain to produce a signal that is used to synchronize movement of all of the actuators as the room is extended or retracted.

Abstract: The method for reducing motor shock of a parallel hybrid electric vehicle equipped with a continuously variable transmission calculates an upper limit of acceleration and an upper limit of jerk of the vehicle based on vehicle speed; calculates a maximum motor torque and a maximum motor torque change rate based on the calculated upper limit of the acceleration and upper limit of the jerk; and generates a motor torque command such that a motor torque is less than the calculated maximum motor torque and a motor torque change rate is less than the calculated maximum motor torque change rate.

Abstract: Drivers (12a,12b) drive respective DC brushless motors (8a, 8b) having rotor position detecting Hall-effect devices. A CPU (18) detects the numbers of rotations of the respective motors (8a, 8b) in response to the detection of the positions of the rotors by the Hall-effect devices, and causes the driving of the motors (8a, 8b) by the drivers (12a, 12b) to stop when the detected number of the rotations attains a preset value.

Abstract: An apparatus for selecting, monitoring, and controlling electrically powered devices is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an electrically powered device having a key operating line and switching control circuitry to control usage of the electrically powered device by interrupting continuity of the key operating line. In another embodiment, the apparatus monitors usage of an electrically powered device. The apparatus includes a circuit which is coupled to the device to provide a power output of the device, an analog to digital converter coupled to receive the power output and convert the same to digital form, and a controller to receive a user input, process the user input by establishing communication with a remotely located device to request approval of a financial transaction, and generate control signals in response to receiving approval. The controller receives the digital form of the power output and monitors the operation of the electrically powered device.

Abstract: An induction actuated container includes a container body, a container cover, a drive and an induction element. The drive includes a driven operating member and a driving member. The induction elements includes a sensor and an actuating controller for the driving member. One end of the driven operating member is transmissively connected with the container cover, the other end is transmissively connected with the driving member, and the sensor is electrically connected with the actuating controller for the driving member, and the actuating controller for the driving member is connected with a controlling end of the driving member. A signal caused by the approaching of a human or object is received by the sensor and is converted into an electrical signal. Then, the actuating controller for the driving member controls the driving member to perform a corresponding mechanical action.

Abstract: An appliance for personal use such as a toothbrush, an oral irrigator, a shaver, or a kitchen machine, with a driving mechanism constructed as an electric motor and a control stage that supplies energy to the electric motor. When the electric motor is off, the control stage supplies the electric motor with energy adapted in terms of duration and/or amplitude. The electric motor, when off and in its capacity as an electroacoustic transducer, emits at least part of that energy in the form of audible signals.

Abstract: A motor retractor system includes a first winding device having a motor for driving a shoulder belt in a winding direction, and a second winding device having a tension-applying device for always applying a tension in a winding direction to a lap belt extending from the shoulder belt through a through-tongue. A control unit controls the motor to drive when the through-tongue coupled to the buckle is released from the buckle. Therefore, the shoulder belt can be smoothly pulled out. When the through-tongue is buckled up, an occupant can be restrained by the seat belt with a comfortable force and no slack. When the through-tongue is released from the buckle, the seat belt can be promptly withdrawn to the first winding device.

Abstract: A dual hoist bucket crane controller for operating a closing motor and a holding motor using a close inverter adapted to control the closing motor and a hold inverter adapted to control the holding motor where the hold inverter and the close inverter are internally controlled and operate independently from the other drive. Also covered is a dual hoist bucket crane controller for operating a closing motor and a holding motor using a dual axis master switch adapted to provide a close inverter input signal to the close inverter and a hold inverter input signal to the hold inverter.

Abstract: The problem of losing throttle control when controlling an AC motor throughout transmission shifts has been solved for a finite set of discrete waveforms. The solution requires making as many discrete speed waveform tables as there are gear ratios in the transmission. Each table has speed entries appropriate for controlling acceleration and deceleration while in its selected gear ratio. In addition when a new gear ratio is selected a transition to the new table with a changed motor rpm can be done with the throttle unchanged. This provides a smooth control for both manual and automatic transmissions.

Abstract: An actuator for remote operation of a switch, such as a recloser-type circuit breaker in a power distribution network, comprises an electric mechanism including an electric motor and electro-magnetic clutch mechanism, which is energisable to connect the motor drive to mechanically operate the switch on command and which is otherwise mechanically disengaged from the switch such that the switch may operate freely, and a receiver arranged to receive remotely transmitted command signals for the electric mechanism.

Abstract: A controllable ratcheting apparatus having robotic modules rigidly attached for operation near a mechanical singularity includes a plurality of modular joints and ratcheting means. Each one of the modular joints is capable of locking and unlocking to effect performance of a ratcheting motion as the ratcheting apparatus approaches a mechanical singularity. A plurality of links is connected to the modular joints in such a way as to permit movement of the links while under large external forces as the joint approaches a point of mechanical singularity. A control system directs movement of the modular joints and links.

Abstract: A method for controlling a powertrain of a vehicle is described. The method determines a desired vehicle condition based on three driver actuated elements. In a preferred embodiment the first element can be pedal position, the second element can be a brake actuator or, more specifically, brake actuation duration, and the third element can be a gear selection lever. Further, the desired vehicle condition can be desired powertrain output, vehicle acceleration, or various other parameters.

Abstract: A monitoring apparatus for monitoring operation of a no-back device of an actuator assembly driven by a motor, the apparatus comprising sensor device operable to sense an operating parameter of the motor for determining when the motor's output drive is in a direction opposite to a selected direction of motor output drive.

Abstract: A belt-drive-control circuit comprises a controller for controlling by using servo constants and servo parameters variable in accordance with the variation in load applied to a belt mounted on rollers. The belt-drive-control circuit comprises a LUT (lookup table) which is a memory. The LUT stores the servo constants and servo parameters optimized by experiments and evaluations in accordance with the load applied to the belt which varies between print sequences. A servo controller which is a major component of the belt-drive-control circuit receives a command from a CPU to rotate a belt-driving motor (a DC motor) together with the data on the load applied to the belt. The servo controller reads from the LUT the servo constant and servo parameter corresponding to the received data on the load, computes the computation expression by using the read servo constant and servo parameter, and outputs computed rotational-speed data to a motor-driving-signal converting circuit.

Abstract: A printer belt drive control circuit comprises: an encoder count circuit (4) for counting output signals from a drive encoder (11) attached to a drive motor (10) and from a motor encoder attached to a belt motor (6), a servo controller which under control of a CPU (1) and outputs a rotation speed information of the belt motor (6) according to tan output signal from the encoder count circuit (4), and a motor drive signal generation circuit for converting an output information from the servo controller (2) into a form appropriate for an H-bridge driver circuit (5) which directly drives the belt motor (6)

Abstract: A control circuit between a control port of a microprocessor and an actuator has a control stage whose terminal connection is connected to an actuator terminal and whose control connection is connected to the control port of the microprocessor. In normal operation, the control port is switched as an input and, depending on the terminal voltage, the control stage outputs a control signal which is amplified in a driver stage. By switching the control port as an output and applying a low level to the control connection, the control stage can be inhibited in special cases, such as when the supply voltage dips below a given threshold.

Abstract: The present technique utilizes already existing components within a variable speed drive to provide harmonic filtering characteristics. Particularly, the present technique integrates transformers and inductors to provide a filter within the variable speed drive. Further, the present technique may also utilize a sine wave filter to provide additional filtering of unwanted frequencies.

Abstract: An electric power supply system for dock equipment at a freight loading dock, such equipment including dock levelers and truck restraints which are powered by electric motors. The emergency power supply system utilizes electric powered freight moving vehicles, such as lift trucks, which include on-board storage battery electric power sources. The dock equipment includes controllers which are provided with selector switches for selecting power from an electrical distribution system or from the lift trucks by way of a disconnectable power cable assembly. An AC voltage step-down transformer and rectifier are provided for supplying the proper voltage to the controller, depending on the voltage and current characteristics required of the dock equipment motor or motors.

Abstract: A robot control device for controlling a robot having a substantial entertainment value is disclosed. A sensor signal processor recognizes the voice of a user, sets an association between the voice recognition result and an action of the robot, and registers the association in a behavior association table of a behavior association table memory. A behavior decision unit decides which action for the robot to take based on the behavior association table.

Abstract: The present invention provides a controller for a model toy train set. In a first aspect of the invention, the controller includes a plurality of input connectors for receiving supply power from one or more remote power supplies and providing such power to a plurality of output connectors. In a second aspect of the invention, the controller includes an input device for producing an input signal to limit the amount of output power supplied from the controller to a toy train set when the controller is remotely operated from a remote transmitter. In a third aspect of the invention, the controller includes a programming circuit having a first mode for controlling a plurality of output channels from separate sets of inputs and a second mode for controlling the plurality of output channels from a single set of inputs.

Abstract: An independent, self contained apparatus for operation within a vacuum chamber. A sealed enclosure is located in the chamber. The enclosure contains its own atmosphere independent of the vacuum in the chamber. A motor, power unit, and controls are located entirely within the enclosure. They do not have a direct structural connection outside of the enclosure in any way that would effect the atmosphere within the enclosure. The motor, power unit, and controls drive a spinner plate located outside the enclosure but within the vacuum chamber.

Abstract: There is provided a driving force control system for a front-and-rear wheel drive vehicle, which is capable maintaining an optimum slip condition of the drive wheels even on a low-friction road surface, ensuring a proper grip of rear wheels even on a low-friction road surface or a downhill slope, even when the driver operates the steering wheel while the vehicle is performing decelerating travel on such a road, and smoothly performing the assistance of an electric motor when the vehicle is accelerated without developing a torque step, thereby ensuring stable traveling and excellent acceleration and drivability. The front-and-rear wheel drive vehicle drives the front wheels by an engine, and rear wheels by an electric motor via an electromagnetic clutch. The target driving force for driving the vehicle is calculated based on at least a vehicle speed and an accelerator pedal opening. The present traveling condition of the vehicle is determined.

Abstract: Device and method for controlling a drain motor, in which a drain valve is driven with reference to a position of drain valve, for optimal control of the drain motor, the device including a drain motor cam connected to a shaft of the drain motor having a detecting point for detecting a bottom dead center of a drain valve marked on one region of a circumference thereof, a switching unit for detecting a position of detecting point of the drain motor cam when the drain motor cam is rotated to provide a position detecting signal, and a microcomputer for receiving the position detecting signal from the switching unit, to identify a position of the drain valve, and controlling operation of the drain motor according to a result of the identification.

Abstract: This invention relates to a pivot-hung door drive system with an electro-mechanical device that supplies the closing moment required for the opening and closing of the door, comprising a transmission which varies its translation ratio over the angle of rotation of the door, a guide that is connected with an output shaft and a driver roller that can execute a translation movement relative to the guide and in the guide, which driver roller is connected with a pinion that is engaged with a toothed rack that is connected with the spring system, whereby the axis of rotation of the output shaft is at a defined distance from the axis of rotation of the pinion, and the axis of rotation of the driver roller is at a defined distance from the axis of rotation of the pinion, such that when the output shaft and pinion are rotated, the translation ratio changes as a result of the changing axial distance between the output shaft and the driver roller.

Abstract: A motor control system employed in a mechanism including displacers driven by motors, for example, a vehicle seat control system, includes motor operation parameter detection or simulation as inputs to adaptive algorithms to simplify the control system. The adaptive algorithms compensate for the interference with detection of generated or sensed pulses in previous pulse counting implementations. The seat control permits additional functions to be performed without numerous sensors, power controls and robust demands required in previous systems for controlling motors.

Abstract: An automotive HVAC system controls two side by side film belts with a single drive motor. Two co planar wind up rollers, one for each belt, have inboard ends that are indirectly connected by a rotation transmission means that has a defined level of turning “slack”. Rotation is transmitted from one wind up roller to the other only after the slack has been taken up, allowing a certain degree of offset between the two belts. When a first belt is turned past a first position, it eventually moves the other belt to a new position, with the defined belt offset maintained. The first belt can then be turned back, breaking the indirect connection between the two shafts.

Abstract: A gimbal drive module comprising an elbow (24) formed of composite material and having two legs. On one leg, elbow (24) includes an azimuth drive module (26). On the other leg, elbow (24) includes an elevation drive module (30). Azimuth drive module (26) and elevation drive module (30) include motors which when energized enable displacement of the respective legs in order to control the azimuth and elevation of elbow (24) to enable pointing of a structure, such as an antenna (18), as may be located on a second elbow outboard end (20).