Torque amplification for ice breaking in an electric torque moto

Details Torque amplification for ice breaking in an electric torque moto Torque amplification for ice breaking in an electric torque moto

1998-05-12

1999-06-15

Masih, Karen

Electricity: motive power systems

Motor-reversing

318282, 318606, 318286, H02P 100

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059125381

ABSTRACT:
A method of amplifying the torque output by an electric torque motor (10) of a system such as a vehicle electronic throttle control system. Upon the formation of ice on and around the throttle plate (T) of an electronic throttle system, the torque output by the torque motor (10) connected to rotate the throttle plate (T) is amplified from a normal operating torque to an amplified torque sufficient to overcome the ice or other obstruction. The method includes applying either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction torque to the rotor (38) of the torque motor (10) to twist the output shaft (34) connected to the stuck throttle plate (T). The torque applied to the rotor (38) is then reversed so that the other of the clockwise and counter-clockwise direction of torque is applied to the rotor (38). The foregoing torque-application steps are repeated in succession at a select frequency equal to the natural frequency of the mechanical system of which the motor (10) and throttle plate (T) are parts. As such, a resonant condition is established and the torque applied to the rotor (38) is amplified to a level sufficient to overcome the ice or other obstruction. A torque motor system is provided to implement the torque amplification method.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4715469 (1987-12-01), Yasuda et al.

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