Abstract: A joint mechanism includes: a first rotation shaft; a second rotation shaft; a joint portion in which the first and second rotation shafts are coupled by first, second, and third coupling members coupled in series and that transmits rotational force from the first rotation shaft to the second rotation shaft while causing the first and second rotation shafts to rotate about a pitch axis, a yaw axis, and a roll axis; a flexion angle detection unit that detects a flexion angle of the joint portion; and a control unit that controls elongation-contraction amounts of first and second elongation-contraction mechanisms such that the pitch axis, yaw axis, and roll axis of the joint portion are orthogonal to each other, based on the flexion angle of the joint portion that is detected by the flexion angle detection unit.

Abstract: A system for driving an electric motor includes an inverter assembly including a main inverter circuit and an auxiliary circuit, the auxiliary circuit being a resonant circuit having a set of auxiliary switches and an inductor connected to each phase of the motor. The system includes a controller configured to control the inverter assembly according to one of a normal mode and a resonant mode. The controller operates the main inverter circuit to drive the electric motor when in the normal mode, and the controller controls the auxiliary circuit to control switching of the main inverter circuit when in the resonant mode. The controller is configured to control the inverter assembly according to the normal mode based on a load current being greater than or equal to a selected current threshold, and control the inverter assembly according to the resonant mode based on the load current being below the threshold.

Abstract: In a motor control device, a storage unit configured to store a relation between an advance angle of a drive waveform for driving a motor and a speed at which the motor rotates, for each amplitude of the drive waveform, a speed detection unit configured to detect a speed of the motor, a position detection unit configured to detect a position at which the motor has rotated; and a control unit configured to control an advance angle of the drive waveform and an amplitude of the drive waveform based on a cycle or timing in which the position at which the motor has rotated is detected by the position detection unit, wherein the control unit increase a speed of the motor by executing a first control pattern in which the advance angle of the drive waveform is increased if the speed of the motor detected by the speed detection unit is lower than a target speed, and the amplitude of the drive waveform is increased if a condition that an amount of increase in the speed of the motor resulting from an increase in the adv

Abstract: A method includes receiving an indication of a fault condition in a first winding set of a permanent magnet synchronous (PMS) electric machine that includes the first winding set and a second winding set. The method also includes, in response to receiving the indication of the fault condition, (i) controlling a first power converter that is configured to transfer power between the first winding set and an electrical bus to enter a standby mode, (ii) controlling a mechanical disconnect to disconnect an engine from the electric machine, and (iii) after the mechanical disconnect disconnects the engine from the electric machine, controlling a second power converter that is configured to transfer power between the second winding set and the electrical bus to apply a negative Q-current to the second winding set.

Abstract: A multiphase motor driving circuit includes: a power stage circuit; and a control circuit. In a motor braking mode, when a holding voltage is less than the first voltage threshold, a first sub-mode is entered, in which the control circuit controls at least a portion of switches in the power stage circuit with a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal to switch periodically, thereby converting a back electromotive force (EMF) of a multiphase motor into the holding voltage to supply power to the control circuit. In the motor braking mode, when the holding voltage is greater than the second voltage threshold, a second sub-mode is entered, in which the control circuit controls at least a portion of switches in the power stage circuit with the PWM signal to keep them continuously conductive, thereby consuming the back EMF of the multiphase motor to reduce a speed of the multiphase motor.

Abstract: A method for operating an electrical drive system includes the steps of: acquiring a number of input variables pertaining to the electrical drive system; determining at least one state variable from the acquired input variables by way of an observer; determining at least one disturbance variable from the acquired input variables by way of the observer; controlling the electrical drive system on the basis of the at least one determined state variable; and monitoring the state of the electrical drive system by machine learning, the at least one disturbance variable forming input data for a machine learning model.

Abstract: A method for operating a variable speed drive for driving an electric motor, in particular a synchronous motor, includes calculating a look-up table for a given motor, said look-up table having torque input values and flux input values referenced to current magnitude values and current angle values at the max torque per amp (MTPA) points and at increasing angular deviations from the MTPA points, wherein the current magnitude values and current angle values are out-put signals for controlling the motor; and outputting current magnitude values and current angle values as a function of torque input values and/or flux input values at the max torque per amp (MTPA) point to the motor as control variables, if the associated flux values are smaller than or equal to a flux limit; or outputting current magnitude values and current angle values as control variables, such that the associated flux values do not exceed a flux limit. The disclosure further discloses a variable speed drive for executing the method.

Abstract: A stand-alone motor unit for use with a piece of power equipment includes a housing and a flange coupled to the housing on a first side thereof. A plurality of apertures through the flange defines a first bolt pattern that matches an identical, second bolt pattern defined in the piece of power equipment. An electric motor has a power output of at least about 2760 W. The motor includes a stator having a nominal outer diameter of up to about 80 mm and a rotor supported for rotation within the stator. A power take-off shaft receives torque from the rotor and protrudes from one of the flange or a second side of the housing. A controller is positioned within the housing and electrically connected to the motor. A battery pack for powering the motor has battery cells having a nominal voltage of up to about 80 V.

Abstract: A motor control device that is connected to an angle sensor that outputs a sine wave signal and a cosine wave signal that change according to a magnetic pole position of a motor, and that calculates the magnetic pole position on the basis of the sine wave signal and the cosine wave signal output from the angle sensor to control the motor using the magnetic pole position, the motor control device including: a phase difference calculation unit that calculates a difference between phases of the sine wave signal and the cosine wave signal; and a phase change unit that changes and corrects the phases of the sine wave signal and the cosine wave signal, respectively, by the same amount so that the phase difference being corrected becomes 90 degrees in terms of an electrical angle on the basis of the phase difference calculated by the phase difference calculation unit.

Abstract: A forced discharge apparatus for a high-voltage component may include a component unit connected to a power supply unit through a connector. The forced discharge apparatus may also include a forced discharge circuit connected between the power supply unit and the component unit. The forced discharge apparatus may also include a control unit configured to discharge the component unit through the forced discharge circuit such that a voltage of the component unit becomes below a target voltage in response to a detection that a back electromotive force generated from the component unit when the connector is separated.

Abstract: A current detection device includes a first current calculation unit configured to calculate a first current value, a second current calculation unit configured to calculate a second current value, and a control current determination unit. The first current value is a current value obtained by converting a non-rated drive current into a digital value using a first resolution. The second current value is a current value obtained by converting a within-rating drive current into a digital value using a second resolution. The control current determination unit is configured to output the second current value as a value of a control current during a period in which the first current value is within a first threshold range, and output the first current value as the value of the control current during a period in which the first current value is outside the first threshold range.

Abstract: A gas engine replacement device includes a housing, a battery receptacle coupled to the housing to receive a battery pack, a motor within the housing, a power take-off shaft receiving torque from the motor and protruding from a side of the housing, a power switching network configured to provide power from the battery pack to the motor, and an electronic processor coupled to the power switching network and configured to control the power switching network to rotate the motor and to receive a command speed, determine whether the command speed is in an exclusion zone, set an output speed at the command speed responsive to the command speed being outside the exclusion zone, set the output speed to a speed outside the exclusion zone responsive to the command speed being in the exclusion zone, and control the power switching network to rotate the motor in accordance with the output speed.

Abstract: A load control device may control power delivered from a power source, such as an alternating-current (AC) power source, to at least two electrical loads, such as a lighting load and a motor load. The load control device may include multiple load control circuit, such as a dimmer circuit and a motor drive circuit, for controlling the power delivered to the lighting load and the motor load, respectively. The load control device may adjust the rotational speed of the motor load in a manner so as to minimize acoustic noise generated by the load control device and reduce the amount of time required to adjust the rotational speed of the motor load. The load control device may remain powered when one of the electrical loads (e.g., the lighting load) has been removed (e.g., electrically disconnected or uninstalled) and/or has failed in an open state (has “burnt out” or “blown out”).

Abstract: According to the present embodiment, a control device controlling a control target is provided which includes a first controller, a second controller, a detector, and a corrector. The first controller is configured to, by using a first measured value measured for the control target and a first command value that is a target value of the first measured value as inputs, generate a second command value. The second controller is configured to, by using a second measured value measured for the control target and the second command value as inputs, generate a target value supplied to the control target as a third command value. The detector is configured to detect a change in the second measured value and to change a control mode. The corrector is configured to generate a second correction value and correct the second controller in accordance with the control mode.

Abstract: A motor unit includes a housing, an electric motor arranged in the housing, a battery pack, a first plurality of holes defining a first hole pattern, a first power take-off shaft, a gearbox with a first gear train, and an external gearbox with a second gear train configured to receive torque from the first power take-off shaft. The external gearbox includes a second plurality of holes defining a second hole pattern, a second power take-off shaft receiving torque from the second gear train, and a third plurality of holes defining a third hole pattern that is identical to a fourth hole pattern on the piece of power equipment. When the external gearbox is coupled to the side of the housing and the piece of power equipment, the second power take-off shaft receives torque from the motor via the first gear train, first power take-off shaft, and second gear train.

Abstract: A slew rate controllable system for powering an electric machine. The system may include a plurality of power switches operable for converting a direct current (DC) input into an alternating current (AC) output suitable for electrically powering the electric machine. The system may include a gate drive system operable for controlling a slew rate associated with transitioning the switches between opened and closed states.

Abstract: An electric drive system includes a power electronics module with a DC-DC converter and an inverter. The power electronics modules include a plurality of Silicon Carbide switches. Dynamic models are used to estimate the temperatures of the switch junctions and of the Direct Bond Copper substrate. The dynamic models rely on a coolant flowrate value from a coolant system. If the estimate of the substrate temperature differs substantially from a measured substrate temperature, a controller concludes that the coolant system is not delivering the stated flow rate of coolant and takes remedial action such as reducing motor torque to zero.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for providing water resistant and water proof encasements for remote receiver electrical components in ceiling fans. The remote receivers can include printed circuit board with electrical components mounted to a motor, and a printed circuit board with electrical components mounted in a ceiling canopy. All of the printed circuit board and electrical components, except for at least one lead wire are encased in the waterproof encasement. The water-resistant and waterproof encasements can include applications, such as shrink wrap, heat wrap, spray coating, dipping and putty forming the encasements. The encased receivers eliminate the need for plastic shell housing, reduces costs and allowing for the receiver components to fit into smaller spaces.

Abstract: Techniques and solutions are provided for controlling fans associated with battery racks located in an enclosure. The fans can be ranked according to different criteria, such as using an average temperature of cells in a battery rack, a temperature of an enclosure housing the battery racks, an average temperature of battery racks in the enclosure, or using information about the spread of cell temperature of cells in particular racks. Higher-ranked racks can have their fans turned to an active state. In some cases, different ranking techniques can be used for different operational modes of an HVAC unit in communication with the enclosure. Disclosed techniques can have various benefits, such as improving ventilation of the enclosure, prioritizing heating or cooling of particular racks, or reducing temperature gradients, or temperature spread, between battery racks in an enclosure.

Abstract: A motor control apparatus of a brake system and a control method are provided. The motor control apparatus of a brake system includes a motor coil unit disposed in the motor, an inverter configured to supply current to the motor coil unit, a current detector configured to detect motor current supplied to the motor coil unit, and a controller configured to adjust current supplied to the motor by estimating a temperature of the motor coil unit by receiving information detected by the current detector.