Abstract: Methods and apparatus for compensating for non-sinusoidal BEMF signals in an electrical motor using amplitudes, phases and orders of BEMF harmonic components and amplitude of 1st harmonic of BEMF of the electrical motor. First and second corrective components for vd and vq of the d-q coordinate system for the motor can be generated from amplitudes of the BEMF harmonic components and the angles of the BEMF harmonic components orders of the BEMF harmonic components and amplitude of 1st harmonic of BEMF.

Abstract: A method comprising: receiving a first current measurement that is taken at a first predetermined time instant; receiving a second current measurement that is taken at a second predetermined time instant; classifying the first current measurement as corresponding to one of a plurality of electrical signals, the first current measurement being classified based, at least in part, on a duty cycle pattern of the plurality of electrical signals; classifying the second current measurement as corresponding to another one of the plurality of electrical signals, the second current measurement being classified based, at least in part, on the duty cycle pattern of the plurality of electrical signals; and adjusting a duty cycle of at least one of the electrical signals based on the first current measurement, the classification of the first current measurement, the second current measurement, and the classification of the second current measurement.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for open loop startup of a three-phase motor that reduces acoustic noise. During rotor alignment of the motor, there is a maximum level for a phase current to the motor. After the rotor alignment, open loop motor startup is performed during which the phase current has a first slope. At a selected time, such as when a frequency of the phase current reaches a first threshold, the phase current transitions to a second slope.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a receiver circuit for processing an incoming bit stream from a bus system. The circuit comprises an analog interface for converting the analog signal to a digital input data stream. The interface comprises an analog filter and a switch to process the analog signal before generating the digital input data stream using the filter if, and only if, a selection criterion controlling the switch is met. The circuit comprises a frame decoding unit for decoding a data frame encoded in the digital input data stream in accordance with a CAN protocol, and a frame processing unit that comprises a flexible data rate detector and a recessive bit counter for counting consecutive recessive bits after detecting the flexible data rate frame. The selection criterion is satisfied when the flexible data rate frame is detected and unsatisfied when the recessive bit counter reaches a predetermined number.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a receiver circuit for processing an incoming bit stream from a bus system. The circuit comprises an analog interface for converting the analog signal to a digital input data stream. The interface comprises an analog filter and a switch to process the analog signal before generating the digital input data stream using the filter if, and only if, a selection criterion controlling the switch is met. The circuit comprises a frame decoding unit for decoding a data frame encoded in the digital input data stream in accordance with a CAN protocol, and a frame processing unit that comprises a flexible data rate detector and a recessive bit counter for counting consecutive recessive bits after detecting the flexible data rate frame. The selection criterion is satisfied when the flexible data rate frame is detected and unsatisfied when the recessive bit counter reaches a predetermined number.

Abstract: A circuit for receiving and processing a bit stream obtained from an electronic communication bus-system comprises a bit stream processor and bit sampling of the bit stream to provide a sampled output signal. The circuit comprises a frame decoder for decoding a data frame encoded in the sampled output signal, and a clock signal generator for generating a first clock signal for the bit stream processor. The circuit comprises a clock signal downsampler for generating a second clock signal having a lower frequency than the first clock signal, in which the second clock signal is based on a co-occurrence of a clock pulse in the first clock signal and the emission of a bit in the sampled output signal. The bit stream processor is adapted for synchronizing the first clock signal to an external protocol timing of the incoming bit stream.

Abstract: A circuit for receiving and processing a bit stream obtained from an electronic communication bus-system comprises a bit stream processor and bit sampling of the bit stream to provide a sampled output signal. The circuit comprises a frame decoder for decoding a data frame encoded in the sampled output signal, and a clock signal generator for generating a first clock signal for the bit stream processor. The circuit comprises a clock signal downsampler for generating a second clock signal having a lower frequency than the first clock signal, in which the second clock signal is based on a co-occurrence of a clock pulse in the first clock signal and the emission of a bit in the sampled output signal. The bit stream processor is adapted for synchronizing the first clock signal to an external protocol timing of the incoming bit stream.

Abstract: A method of protecting an exposed switch mounted on a structural frame in an electrical power transmission system, the switch having one or more insulators extended from the structural frame, first and second conductor connectors supported on the one or more insulators, and a blade connected to pivot to close and open an electrical path between the first and second conductor connectors, the method including mounting a barrier wall adjacent the switch and on the structural frame.

Abstract: A method of protecting an exposed switch mounted on a structural frame in an electrical power transmission system, the switch having one or more insulators extended from the structural frame, first and second conductor connectors supported on the one or more insulators, and a blade connected to pivot to close and open an electrical path between the first and second conductor connectors, the method including mounting a barrier wall adjacent the switch and on the structural frame.

Abstract: A dosing pump comprises an inlet for a solvent, an injection device for an additive, a reciprocating main piston for mixing the solvent with the additive during a suction stroke and for discharging the mixture from an outlet in an evacuation stroke. A divider substantially perpendicular to a rod connected to the main piston separates a main piston housing from a switching device for controlling a main piston stroke direction. The switching device comprises two inlet rotary valve assemblies that are disposed externally to a corresponding inlet aperture bored in the divider when in an opened state and are rotatable about an axis substantially perpendicular to the axis of the main piston. Each of the valve assemblies alternately opens and occludes a corresponding inlet aperture so that solvent flowing through a first inlet aperture performs a suction stroke and solvent flowing through a second inlet aperture performs an evacuation stroke.

Abstract: A cutting tool has an insert holder provided with an insert receiving pocket and at least one cutting insert mounted therein. The insert receiving pocket has a longitudinally extending inner wall, a rear wall adjacent the inner wall and a lower wall adjacent the inner wall and the rear wall. A front end of the lower wall protrudes forwardly with respect to a central portion of the insert holder. A front protrusion rises upwardly from the lower wall and extends inwardly and rearwardly from a periphery of the insert holder. The front protrusion has a front surface perpendicular to the lower wall. A groove formed in the bottom surface of the cutting insert has a distal side wall perpendicular to the bottom surface.

Abstract: A cutting tool has an insert holder provided with an insert receiving pocket and at least one cutting insert mounted therein. The insert receiving pocket has a longitudinally extending inner wall, a rear wall adjacent the inner wall and a lower wall adjacent the inner wall and the rear wall. A front end of the lower wall protrudes forwardly with respect to a central portion of the insert holder. A front protrusion rises upwardly from the lower wall and extends inwardly and rearwardly from a periphery of the insert holder. The front protrusion has a front surface perpendicular to the lower wall. A groove formed in the bottom surface of the cutting insert has a distal side wall perpendicular to the bottom surface.