Abstract: An electric motor with an n-pole stator comprising a first stator winding and a second stator winding that can alternatively be supplied with current for the constitution of a pole-changeable electric motor. The supply winding is constituted by at least one turn of the first stator winding or of the second stator winding. Thus, a conventional winding design or coil design of the electric motor can be used to provide a supply voltage for electric equipment. The electric motor features an unchanged compact construction. Only at particular locations of existing stator turns current is tapped, such that a supply voltage of predetermined magnitude can be tapped based on the existing magnetic flux linkage during operation of the electric motor.

Abstract: An electric motor with an n-pole stator comprising a first stator winding and a second stator winding that can alternatively be supplied with current for the constitution of a pole-changeable electric motor. The supply winding is constituted by at least one turn of the first stator winding or of the second stator winding. Thus, a conventional winding design or coil design of the electric motor can be used to provide a supply voltage for electric equipment. The electric motor features an unchanged compact construction. Only at particular locations of existing stator turns current is tapped, such that a supply voltage of predetermined magnitude can be tapped based on the existing magnetic flux linkage during operation of the electric motor.

Abstract: A circuit arrangement for commutating a reluctance motor including a current generator which produces first and second cyclic sequences of current pulses. In response to the first cyclic sequence applied to the stator windings of the motor, a rotor travels a predetermined distance along a motion coordinate path. Application of the second sequence to the stator windings results in the rotor traveling at least twice the predetermined distance along the motion coordinate path. The second sequence, which is applied when rotor speed exceeds a predetermined level, is formed by omitting predetermined current pulses from the first cyclic sequence.

Abstract: A circuit arrangement is described for commutating a reluctance motor having a rotor (2) movable relative to a stator (1) and having a winding to which in specific positions of the rotor (2) relative to the stator (1) a current is applied by means of a switching device, and including a detection arrangement by which a voltage induced in the winding is detected and which enables the switching device when the induced voltage reaches a predetermined value.