Electricity: motive power systems – Impact – mechanical shock – or vibration-producing motors
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-08
2005-03-08
Lam, Thanh (Department: 2834)
Electricity: motive power systems
Impact, mechanical shock, or vibration-producing motors
C318S135000, C318S119000, C417S044110, C310S012060, C310S015000, C310S036000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06864647
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an improved design of linear motor as well as an improved control strategy. The design allows for a shorted stator, where the armature magnets are controlled to reciprocate to a greater maximum displacement that for a equivalent conventional linear motor. The control strategy is such that a minimum of external sensors are required. The linear motor is driven at its resonant frequency ensuring optionally efficient operation. A determination of the maximum current is made based on a relationship with the resonant frequency and the evaporating temperature/pressure of the vapor entering the compressor. The current is then limited to control the maximum displacement to avoid damage.
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Boyd John Henry
Duncan Gerald David
Fisher & Paykel Limited
Lam Thanh
Trexler, Bushnell Giangiorgi, Blackstone & Marr, Ltd.
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