Abstract: In an inverter-integrated electric compressor having an inverter unit integrated therein, the inverter unit is provided with a plurality of CAN (Controller Area Network) receiver circuits for CAN communications with a vehicle-side control unit, at least one of the CAN receiver circuits being a high-speed CAN receiver circuit allowing connection with a high-speed CAN bus and at least one of the other CAN receiver circuits being a low-speed CAN receiver circuit allowing connection with a low-speed CAN bus.

Abstract: A common mode coil can be installed without having to increase the planar area for an inverter accommodating section so that high performance and size reduction and compactness of an inverter device can be achieved.

Abstract: In an inverter control apparatus in which a control circuit board is fixed by use of pin-like terminals provided in a power board, the breakage of the pin-like terminals is prevented. The power board 160 is provided with a plurality of signal transmission terminals 210a, 210b, 220a, 220b for signal transmission to and from the control circuit board 150 and for grounding along each of a pair of opposed sides, the control circuit board 150 is electrically connected to the plurality of signal transmission terminals 210a etc. and is fixed by soldering to the plurality of signal transmission terminals 210a etc., and the plurality of signal transmission terminals 210a etc. are arranged along each of the pair of sides in a plurality of rows.

Abstract: There is provided an electric compressor that can protect a component to be protected from heat damage according to a capability of the component. The electric compressor 10 includes a compression mechanism 11, an electric motor 12 that drives the compression mechanism 11, and a control portion 13 that controls to drive the electric motor 12, incorporated into a single casing, and further includes a temperature detector 14 that detects a temperature of one or more components that constitute one or both of the control portion 13 and the electric motor 12, and a current detector 15 that detects a current flowing through the component.

Abstract: The object is to provide an integrated compressor that enables a control board to be miniaturized while ensuring a layout in which the heat radiation of parts is considered. Diodes 43 and IGBTs 42 that correspond to each of the U-phase, V-phase and W-phase are arrayed in series for each phase. Rectangular chips are used for the diodes 43 and IGBTs 42. As a result of this, a power board 16 is substantially miniaturized, and the diode 43, the IGBT 42, a P-terminal electrode pattern 40, an N-terminal electrode pattern 41, a shunt resistor 44, output terminal patterns 48U, 48V, 48W, and a feed pattern 50 are disposed so as to lie in a region in contact with an outer surface of a housing.

Abstract: There is provided a control device of a permanent-magnet type synchronous motor that sets a synchronous operation current at start-up in response to a current limiting value determined from the temperature of an inverter that supplies three-phase power to the permanent-magnet type synchronous motor, that monitors an output voltage or an output current of the inverter during a rotation stabilizing period after start-up, and that updates the synchronous operation current using this output voltage or output current.

Abstract: The object is to provide an inverter system for a vehicle-mounted air conditioner capable of reducing standby power requirements during nonuse. The voltage supply from a communication power source 80 is turned on and off on the basis of a signal from a communication driver 27a and an electric switch is changed over, whereby the voltage supply from a vehicle-mounted battery power source 50 to a DC-DC converter 26 is turned on and off and the voltage supply to a motor-control microcomputer 24 and a gate circuit 22 is turned on and off. As a result of this, during nonuse the operating state of the motor-control microcomputer 24 is shifted to a sleep mode by performing control by a host ECU 60, whereby the voltage supply is suspended and it becomes possible to reduce power consumption.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a motor includes a plurality of switching elements configured to switch energizing phases of the motor; and a driving unit configured to drive at least one of the switching elements. The driving unit drives a predetermined switching element from among the switching elements so as to position the rotor to a predetermined position. When starting the motor, the driving unit first drives the predetermined switching element.

Abstract: A control board has a pattern for a low-voltage circuit including a ground pattern connectable to a ground and a pattern for a high-voltage circuit including a ground pattern. The patterns for the low-voltage and high-voltage circuits each have one or more ground-connection lands configured to connect the ground patterns thereof to each other via one or more capacitors.

Abstract: A compressor having an internally mounted inverter and having improved safety at low cost is provided. The compressor has a motor; a compressor mechanism driven by the motor; a first housing section having an opening and within which the motor is housed; a second housing section which is mounted on the first housing section and which closes the opening; a fixing member which fixes the second housing section to the first housing section; a controller which is provided on the first housing section and which controls the operation of the motor; a power supply section which supplies power to the controller; a protective cover which covers the controller; and a power source control apparatus which stops the supply of power to the controller by the power supply section or carries out a prescribed safety measure operation when the protective cover is removed from the controller.

Abstract: A control board has a pattern for a low-voltage circuit including a ground pattern connectable to a ground and a pattern for a high-voltage circuit including a ground pattern. The patterns for the low-voltage and high-voltage circuits each have one or more ground-connection lands configured to connect the ground patterns thereof to each other via one or more capacitors.

Abstract: A control device includes a shot-pulse control unit that provides, at a time of starting a synchronous motor, a predetermined current to each phase of a stator of the motor for a short time; a detecting unit that detects a current flowing through each phase when the predetermined current is provided; an estimating unit that estimates a position of the rotor by comparing detected values; a voltage control unit that controls application of a voltage to the synchronous motor based on a high-pressure side pressure of the compressor when the compressor is failed to be started due to any cause; and a magnetism-resistant section having a conductive layer sandwiched by insulating layers. The magnetism-resistant section covers a portion of a substrate of the control device, and a portion at which the conductive layer is exposed is in contact with the housing or a part conducting heat to the housing.

Abstract: A control device includes a shot-pulse control unit that provides, at a time of starting a synchronous motor, a predetermined current to each phase of a stator of the motor for a short time; a detecting unit that detects a current flowing through each phase when the predetermined current is provided; an estimating unit that estimates a position of the rotor by comparing detected values; a voltage control unit that controls application of a voltage to the synchronous motor based on a high-pressure side pressure of the compressor when the compressor is failed to be started due to any cause; and a magnetism-resistant section having a conductive layer sandwiched by insulating layers. The magnetism-resistant section covers a portion of a substrate of the control device, and a portion at which the conductive layer is exposed is in contact with the housing or a part conducting heat to the housing.

Abstract: A compressor having an internally mounted inverter and having improved safety at low cost is provided. The compressor has a motor; a compressor mechanism driven by the motor; a first housing section having an opening and within which the motor is housed; a second housing section which is mounted on the first housing section and which closes the opening; a fixing member which fixes the second housing section to the first housing section; a controller which is provided on the first housing section and which controls the operation of the motor; a power supply section which supplies power to the controller; a protective cover which covers the controller; and a power source control apparatus which stops the supply of power to the controller by the power supply section or carries out a prescribed safety measure operation when the protective cover is removed from the controller.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a motor includes a plurality of switching elements configured to switch energizing phases of the motor; and a driving unit configured to drive at least one of the switching elements. The driving unit drives a predetermined switching element from among the switching elements so as to position the rotor to a predetermined position. When starting the motor, the driving unit first drives the predetermined switching element.

Abstract: A magnetic tape drive is equipped with a travel device for running a magnetic tape and a plurality of guides for guiding the magnetic tape, which is running, along a predetermined route. Each of the guides has a roller portion and a flange portion. A surface hardening treatment is dispensed to a guide out of the guides where a ratio of a peripheral speed of the guide for a running speed of the magnetic tape is not more than 0.9.

Abstract: An magnetic tape cassette of the type in which the tape is wound on flangeless hubs and the tape is pulled out through an opening in the cassette for recording and reproducing having improved tape winding characteristics. An annular projection is formed around each of the flangeless hubs, and a rib having about the same height as the annular projection extends radially outwardly from the radial projection in an area corresponding to the first-wound portion of the tape. The rib keeps the tape from deviating sideways as it is initially wound onto the hub.