Abstract: In a process for controlling an actuator which can be adjusted by means of a proportional valve, the proportional valve is controllable by means of two control magnets with control pulses acting in opposite directions. A phase angle between the control pulses is varied as a function of at least one control variable (command variable, correction variable or difference between the amplitudes or pulse durations of the control pulses), i.e. it is reduced as the control variable increases. This measure prevents undesired vibrations of the actuator and resulting noises.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 2, 1992
Date of Patent:
October 12, 1993
Assignees:
Siemens AG, Mannesmann Rexrogh GmbH, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
Inventors:
Franz X. Lacher, Erwin Grauvogl, Hans Rauner, Reinhard Auffhammer, Harald Hahn, Helmut Patze