Method and system for fail-safe motor operation

Electricity: motive power systems – Limitation of motor load – current – torque or force

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C310S112000, C318S564000

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ABSTRACT:
An electric device includes a motor and a motor drive for commanding a torque generated by the motor. A fault control circuit detects a fault condition associated with the motor drive. Upon detection of the fault condition, the fault control circuit adjusts the torque commanded by the motor drive.

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