Abstract: A vehicle motor control apparatus may include a motor device, a detecting device configured to detect a ripple voltage of the motor device and a controller configured to control driving of the motor device according to the ripple voltage detected by the detecting device, wherein the controller is configured to analyze the detected ripple voltage, measures a time required for a value of the ripple voltage to be maintained within a reference range for a predetermined time after reaching the reference range, and determines a compensation value according to the measured time, when the motor device stops. The controller applies the determined compensation value to control driving of the motor device, when the motor device is driven again.

Abstract: The magnetic force between the electromagnet and plunger of a magnetic actuator, the electromagnet including a coil generating magnetic flux when the coil is energized, can be increased by locating a near field plate on the electromagnet. The near field plate has a spatially modulated surface reactance configured to focus the magnetic flux within a region of the plunger, such as the central portion of an end portion of the plunger proximate the electromagnet, so as to increase the magnetic force between the electromagnet and plunger. Examples also include permanent magnet based actuators and the use of other magnetic field focusing devices.

Abstract: An apparatus for sensing relative positions of mechanically coupled devices. The apparatus includes a magnetically actuated switch connected to a set of flux conductors to form a switch assembly. A permanent magnet is affixed to a set of flux conductors to form a magnet assembly. The flux conductors are positioned adjacently to conduct flux from the permanent magnet to the magnetically actuated switch. Movement of either assembly results in the reduction of flux conduction between the magnet and the magnetically actuated switch. The apparatus can be integrated into a helmet mount for night vision goggles to sense the relative position of the helmet mount for controlling the operation of the night vision goggle.

Abstract: A sensor system for determining acceptable magnetization between a magnetic clamp and a mold patent for a quick mold change system on an injection molding machine includes secondary sensing coils magnetically coupled with a switchable magnet in the clamp effecting a voltage output in accordance with magnetic flux conditions between the magnets and the mold and providing a control signal based on changes in said flux condition for controlling activity of said workpiece in accordance therewith.

Abstract: A control motor for a servo-valve includes elements of a control motor including a yoke, permanent magnet, control coil and armature mounted to one another. An output member transmits the pivotal movements of the armature. A frequency dependent passive electric dampening means is formed as an annular disc, and located adjacent the control means to compensate for non-linearities in frequency response.

Abstract: In a coil for an electromagnetic relay, a delayed response is achieved by a short-circuit tube which carries the coil member and replaces a plastic tube which is otherwise used. The short-circuit tube is extrusion coated at its ends with the coil flanges so and a thin insulating layer is provided on the short-circuit tube under the winding in the region between the flanges. The dimensions of the winding and the core are not increased while a considerable delayed response for the relay is provided.

Abstract: A control motor for a servo-valve. Adjacent to the control coil of the control motor a dampening coil is located and short-circuited, so as to provide for an improvement of the frequency characteristic of the control motor.

Abstract: An improved solenoid apparatus for operating valves such as hydraulic/air valves or other mechanical devices including a pressure proof tube which is wholly or partially nonmagnetic and has one end connected sealingly to a stationary core, an armature slidably mounted in contact with the inner face of the pressure proof tube, and a coil assembly comprising substantially a yoke and a coil encompassing the pressure proof tube. A cylindrical magnetic ring enclosing a part of the stationary core and a part of the pressure proof tube in the vicinity of the end face at the attracting side of the stationary core is inserted between the stationary core and the coil assembly the one end of the magnetic ring protruding axially over to the armature side, whereby the solenoid can be used either with alternating or direct current merely by replacing the coil assembly.

Abstract: A solenoid valve wherein a conical tip of a cylindrical plunger armature seals a flow-limiting orifice in an elastic valve-seat annulus, enabling minimum armature travel per unit of flow. The resulting short-gap combined with a thin-walled armature housing and an efficient unitary exterior magnetic yoke yields a low reluctance magnetic circuit and a high impedance characteristic. Wattage demand is reduced in both inrush and steady-state conditions. Choice of gap dimension and annulus design and arrangement enables a low wattage demand substantially free from variable fluid pressure effects. The use in combination of a unitary dual-path exterior magnetic loop, with a ferrous armature housing, and a novel phase-splitting core enable operation at still further reduced wattage values. Size, copper usage, temperature rise and cost are held to low values previously unattainable.

Abstract: A linear acting solenoid directed to energy conservation. The disclosure combines plural elements usable singly or in combination to enable in aggregate a low cost assembly, yielding values of pull-force per watt of input exceeding ten ounces. Size, cost, and temperature rise are reduced, and shading rings are avoided. Novel elements include a composite phase-splitting core, and a unitary magnetic shell forming an efficient divided-path magnetic circuit, the flux therethrough being confluent through armature and core. In valve or other fluid-barrier uses, a thin ferrous armature housing enables pull values exceeding three ounces per watt of input.

Abstract: A solenoid valve wherein a conical tip of a cylindrical plunger armature seals a flow-limiting orifice in an elastic valve-seat annulus, enabling minimum armature travel per unit of flow. The resulting short-gap, combined with a thin-walled armature housing and an efficient unitary exterior magnetic yoke yields a low reluctance magnetic circuit, and a high impedance solenoid. Wattage demand is reduced in both inrush and steady-state conditions. Choice of gap dimension and annulus design enables a low wattage demand, substantially free from variable fluid pressure effects. The use in combination of a unitary dual-path exterior magnetic loop, with a ferrous armature housing, and a novel phase-splitting core enable operation at still further reduced wattage values. Size, copper usage, temperature rise and cost are held to low values previously unattainable.

Abstract: An improved arrangement for connecting a shorting ring to the pole of an AC switching magnet in which the connecting straps of the shorting ring are formed such that axis of the center of gravity of the shorting ring lies on a line coincident with the line between the connecting points thereby assuring that the joint receives as little stress as possible.