Goods & Services

Electronic controllers for electric motors; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, namely, electric switches, electric transformers, voltage regulators, power inverters, power converters; electric motor control units for vehicles; electronic control units for controlling, adjusting and testing of drives and motors and regulating electrical motors; electronic motor vehicle tuning kits comprised of an electronic control unit that monitors motor performance and delivers re-calculated sensor values to the original motor control unit to increase motor performance; computer software for controlling the amount and duration of torque applied by electric motors; diagnostic computer software for vehicle motors; signalling and checking apparatus and instruments, namely, sensors for the determination of positions, distances, velocity, acceleration and temperature and electric current sensors and torque sensors. Electric land vehicles; electric motors for land vehicles; electric drives for land vehicles; propulsion mechanisms for land vehicles; land vehicle power train mechanisms; chassis systems comprising manoeuvrability structural components, for land vehicles; steering mechanisms for land vehicles; braking mechanisms for land vehicles, suspension systems for land vehicles; springs for vehicles; axles for vehicles; wheels; clutches for land vehicles; structural parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

Goods & Services

Electronic controllers for electric motors; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, namely, electric switches, electric transformers, voltage regulators, power inverters, power converters; electric motor control units for vehicles; electronic control units for controlling, adjusting and testing of drives and motors and regulating electrical motors; electronic motor vehicle tuning kits comprised of an electronic control unit that monitors motor performance and delivers re-calculated sensor values to the original motor control unit to increase motor performance; computer software for controlling the amount and duration of torque applied by electric motors; diagnostic computer software for vehicle motors; signalling and checking apparatus and instruments, namely, sensors for the determination of positions, distances, velocity, acceleration and temperature and electric current sensors and torque sensors. Electric land vehicles; electric motors for land vehicles; electric drives for land vehicles; propulsion mechanisms for land vehicles; land vehicle power train mechanisms; chassis systems comprising manoeuvrability structural components, for land vehicles; steering mechanisms for land vehicles; braking mechanisms for land vehicles, suspension systems for land vehicles; springs for vehicles; axles for vehicles; wheels; clutches for land vehicles; structural parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

Goods & Services

Electronic controllers for electric motors; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, namely, electric switches, electric transformers, voltage regulators, power inverters, power converters; electric motor control units for vehicles; electronic control units for controlling, adjusting and testing of drives and motors and regulating electrical motors; electronic motor vehicle tuning kits comprised of an electronic control unit that monitors motor performance and delivers re-calculated sensor values to the original motor control unit to increase motor performance; computer software for controlling the amount and duration of torque applied by electric motors; diagnostic computer software for vehicle motors; signalling and checking apparatus and instruments, namely, sensors for the determination of positions, distances, velocity, acceleration and temperature and electric current sensors and torque sensors. Electric land vehicles; electric motors for land vehicles; electric drives for land vehicles; propulsion mechanisms for land vehicles; land vehicle power train mechanisms; chassis systems comprising manoeuvrability structural components, for land vehicles; steering mechanisms for land vehicles; braking mechanisms for land vehicles, suspension systems for land vehicles; springs for vehicles; axles for vehicles; wheels; clutches for land vehicles; structural parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.

Goods & Services

(1) Electronic controllers for electric motors; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, namely, electric switches, electric transformers, voltage regulators, power inverters, power converters; electric motor control units for vehicles; electronic control units for controlling, adjusting and testing of drives and motors and regulating electrical motors; electronic motor vehicle tuning kits comprised of an electronic control unit that monitors motor performance and delivers re-calculated sensor values to the original motor control unit to increase motor performance; downloadable computer software for controlling the amount and duration of torque applied by electric motors; downloadable diagnostic computer software for vehicle motors; signalling and checking apparatus and instruments, namely, sensors for the determination of positions, distances, velocity, acceleration and temperature and electric current sensors and torque sensors. (2) Electric land vehicles; electric motors for cycles, bicycles, motorbikes, scooters, cars, trailers, lorries, trucks, vans, buses, coaches, trains, trams, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs); electric drives for land vehicles; propulsion mechanisms for land vehicles comprising an electric motor, an electronic speed controller, a power source, and an energy management system; land vehicle power train mechanisms; chassis systems comprising manoeuvrability structural components, for land vehicles; steering mechanisms in the nature of steering units for land vehicles; braking mechanisms for land vehicles in the nature of brake systems; suspension systems for land vehicles; springs for vehicles; axles for vehicles; wheels for vehicles; clutches for land vehicles; structural parts and fittings for vehicles and vehicles parts.

Goods & Services

Electronic controllers for electric motors; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, namely, electric switches, electric transformers, voltage regulators, power inverters, power converters; electric motor control units for vehicles; electronic control units for controlling, adjusting and testing of drives and motors and regulating electrical motors; electronic motor vehicle tuning kits comprised of an electronic control unit that monitors motor performance and delivers re-calculated sensor values to the original motor control unit to increase motor performance; downloadable computer software for controlling the amount and duration of torque applied by electric motors; downloadable diagnostic computer software for vehicle motors; signalling and checking apparatus and instruments, namely, sensors for the determination of positions, distances, velocity, acceleration and temperature and electric current sensors and torque sensors. Electric land vehicles; electric motors for cycles, bicycles, motorbikes, scooters, cars, trailers, lorries, trucks, vans, buses, coaches, trains, trams, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs); electric drives for land vehicles; propulsion mechanisms for land vehicles comprising an electric motor, an electronic speed controller, a power source, and an energy management system; land vehicle power train mechanisms; chassis systems comprising manoeuvrability structural components, for land vehicles; steering mechanisms in the nature of steering units for land vehicles; braking mechanisms for land vehicles in the nature of brake systems; suspension systems for land vehicles; springs for vehicles; axles for vehicles; wheels for vehicles; clutches for land vehicles; structural parts and fittings for vehicles and vehicles parts.

Goods & Services

Electronic controllers for electric motors; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, namely, electric switches, electric transformers, voltage regulators, power inverters, power converters; electric motor control units for vehicles; electronic control units for controlling, adjusting and testing of drives and motors and regulating electrical motors; electronic motor vehicle tuning kits comprised of an electronic control unit that monitors motor performance and delivers re-calculated sensor values to the original motor control unit to increase motor performance; downloadable computer software for controlling the amount and duration of torque applied by electric motors; downloadable diagnostic computer software for vehicle motors; signalling and checking apparatus and instruments, namely, sensors for the determination of positions, distances, velocity, acceleration and temperature and electric current sensors and torque sensors. Electric land vehicles; electric motors for cycles, bicycles, motorbikes, scooters, cars, trailers, lorries, trucks, vans, buses, coaches, trains, trams, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs); electric drives for land vehicles; propulsion mechanisms for land vehicles comprising an electric motor, an electronic speed controller, a power source, and an energy management system; land vehicle power train mechanisms; chassis systems comprising manoeuvrability structural components, for land vehicles; steering mechanisms in the nature of steering units for land vehicles; braking mechanisms for land vehicles in the nature of brake systems; suspension systems for land vehicles; springs for vehicles; axles for vehicles; wheels for vehicles; clutches for land vehicles; structural parts and fittings for vehicles and vehicles parts.

Goods & Services

(1) Electronic controllers for electric motors; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, namely, electric switches, electric transformers, voltage regulators, power inverters, power converters; electric motor control units for vehicles; electronic control units for controlling, adjusting and testing of drives and motors and regulating electrical motors; electronic motor vehicle tuning kits comprised of an electronic control unit that monitors motor performance and delivers re-calculated sensor values to the original motor control unit to increase motor performance; downloadable computer software for controlling the amount and duration of torque applied by electric motors; downloadable diagnostic computer software for vehicle motors; signalling and checking apparatus and instruments, namely, sensors for the determination of positions, distances, velocity, acceleration and temperature and electric current sensors and torque sensors. (2) Electric land vehicles; electric motors for cycles, bicycles, motorbikes, scooters, cars, trailers, lorries, trucks, vans, buses, coaches, trains, trams, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs); electric drives for land vehicles; propulsion mechanisms for land vehicles comprising an electric motor, an electronic speed controller, a power source, and an energy management system; land vehicle power train mechanisms; chassis systems comprising manoeuvrability structural components, for land vehicles; steering mechanisms in the nature of steering units for land vehicles; braking mechanisms for land vehicles in the nature of brake systems; suspension systems for land vehicles; springs for vehicles; axles for vehicles; wheels for vehicles; clutches for land vehicles; structural parts and fittings for vehicles and vehicles parts.

Goods & Services

(1) Electronic controllers for electric motors; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, namely, electric switches, electric transformers, voltage regulators, power inverters, power converters; electric motor control units for vehicles; electronic control units for controlling, adjusting and testing of drives and motors and regulating electrical motors; electronic motor vehicle tuning kits comprised of an electronic control unit that monitors motor performance and delivers re-calculated sensor values to the original motor control unit to increase motor performance; downloadable computer software for controlling the amount and duration of torque applied by electric motors; downloadable diagnostic computer software for vehicle motors; signalling and checking apparatus and instruments, namely, sensors for the determination of positions, distances, velocity, acceleration and temperature and electric current sensors and torque sensors. (2) Electric land vehicles; electric motors for cycles, bicycles, motorbikes, scooters, cars, trailers, lorries, trucks, vans, buses, coaches, trains, trams, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs); electric drives for land vehicles; propulsion mechanisms for land vehicles comprising an electric motor, an electronic speed controller, a power source, and an energy management system; land vehicle power train mechanisms; chassis systems comprising manoeuvrability structural components, for land vehicles; steering mechanisms in the nature of steering units for land vehicles; braking mechanisms for land vehicles in the nature of brake systems; suspension systems for land vehicles; springs for vehicles; axles for vehicles; wheels for vehicles; clutches for land vehicles; structural parts and fittings for vehicles and vehicles parts.

Goods & Services

Electronic controllers for electric motors; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, namely, electric switches, electric transformers, voltage regulators, power inverters, power converters; electric motor control units for vehicles; electronic control units for controlling, adjusting and testing of drives and motors and regulating electrical motors; electronic motor vehicle tuning kits comprised of an electronic control unit that monitors motor performance and delivers re-calculated sensor values to the original motor control unit to increase motor performance; downloadable computer software for controlling the amount and duration of torque applied by electric motors; downloadable diagnostic computer software for vehicle motors; signalling and checking apparatus and instruments, namely, sensors for the determination of positions, distances, velocity, acceleration and temperature and electric current sensors and torque sensors Electric land vehicles; electric motors for cycles, bicycles, motorbikes, scooters, cars, trailers, lorries, trucks, vans, buses, coaches, trains, trams, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs); electric drives for land vehicles; propulsion mechanisms for land vehicles comprising an electric motor, an electronic speed controller, a power source, and an energy management system; land vehicle power train mechanisms; chassis systems comprising manoeuvrability structural components, for land vehicles; steering mechanisms in the nature of steering units for land vehicles; braking mechanisms for land vehicles in the nature of brake systems; suspension systems for land vehicles; springs for vehicles; axles for vehicles; wheels for vehicles; clutches for land vehicles; structural parts and fittings for vehicles and vehicles parts

Abstract

An in-wheel electric motor for a vehicle comprising a stator, a first rotor arranged to be housed within a wheel of the vehicle, and coupling means for selectively coupling the first rotor to the wheel of the vehicle and decoupling the first rotor to the wheel, such that when the first rotor is coupled to the wheel, the first rotor is arranged to rotate with the wheel, and when the first rotor is decoupled from the wheel, the first rotor is arranged to be stationary with respect to the stator when the wheel rotates relative to the stator.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 7/106 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with dynamo-electric brakes
• F16D 28/00 - Electrically-actuated clutches
• H02K 7/108 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with friction clutches

Abstract

A bobbin for a stator or rotor of an electric motor, the bobbin comprising an injection moulded plastic housing having a first section and a second section, wherein the first section is arranged to receive coil windings and includes an aperture to allow a tooth mounted on the stator or rotor to extend through the aperture, wherein the second section includes a flange arranged to extend in a first direction substantially orthogonal to the aperture that acts as a tooth tip for the tooth, wherein a metal element is mounted in or on the flange.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto
• H02K 29/03 - Motors or generators having non-mechanical commutating devices, e.g. discharge tubes or semiconductor devices with a magnetic circuit specially adapted for avoiding torque ripples or self-starting problems

Abstract

A control system for a vehicle having a first wheel arranged to be driven by a first electric motor and a second wheel arranged to be driven by a second electric motor, wherein the first wheel and the second wheel are transversely located on the vehicle relative to each other, the control system comprising a first controller associated with the first electric motor and a second controller associated with the second electric motor, wherein the first controller includes means for estimating a first power value for the power applied to the second wheel by the second electric motor when the second electric motor is placed in a first motor configuration and means for estimating a second power value for the power applied to the second wheel by the second electric motor when the second electric motor is placed in a second motor configuration, wherein upon the occurrence of a predetermined condition the first controller is arranged to determine a first power differential between the power being applied to the first wheel by the first electric motor and the first power value and a second power differential between the power being applied to the first wheel by the first electric motor and the second power value, wherein if the first controller determines that if either the first power differential or the second power differential is greater than a predetermined value the first controller is arranged to adjust the torque generated by the first electric motor or if both the first power differential and the second power differential are less than a predetermined value the first controller is arranged to maintain the torque generated by the first electric motor.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
• B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
• B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
• B60L 3/10 - Indicating wheel slip
• B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed

Abstract

A brake system for a vehicle having a first electric motor arranged to provide regenerative braking torque to a first wheel and a friction braking device arranged to provide a friction brake torque to the first wheel, the brake system comprising a controller arranged in response to receiving a torque demand to generate a first control signal for applying a regenerative braking torque by the first electric motor to the first wheel, wherein the first control signal provides an indication of a regenerative braking torque value, and a second control signal for applying a friction braking torque by the friction braking device to the first wheel, wherein the second control signal provides an indication of a friction braking torque value, wherein upon determining an estimate for the friction braking torque applied to the first wheel the controller is arranged to modulate the regenerative braking torque applied by the first electric motor to the first wheel based on the difference between the friction braking torque value indicated by the second control signal and the estimated friction braking torque.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 1/10 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels by utilising wheel movement for accumulating energy, e.g. driving air compressors
• B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
• F16D 61/00 - Brakes with means for making the energy absorbed available for use

Abstract

A circuit for a multi phase bridge inverter having a plurality of high and low side switches arranged to be coupled, respectively, to first and second power source busbars. The multi phase inverter is arranged to control current flow in coil windings of an electric motor, and a DC link capacitor is coupled between the first and second power source busbars. The circuit comprises first and second impedances coupled in series between the first and second power source busbars and in parallel to the DC link capacitor, and means coupled between the first and second impedances for providing a voltage from the coupling between the first and second impedances to the low side switches upon the occurrence of a first predetermined condition to place the low side switches in a close circuit configuration to allow coil windings of an electric motor to be placed in a short circuit configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
• H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
• H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
• H02P 29/028 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load the motor continuing operation despite the fault condition, e.g. eliminating, compensating for or remedying the fault

Abstract

A vehicle having a passenger compartment and a crumple zone, wherein the crumple zone has reduced impact resistance relative to the passenger compartment and is positioned forward of the passenger compartment, further comprising a first wheel arranged to be driven by a first drive source having a first axis of rotation for rotating the first wheel and a second wheel arranged to be driven by a second drive source having a second axis of rotation for rotating the second wheel, wherein the first wheel and the second wheel are transversely located on the vehicle relative to each other, wherein the first axis of the first drive source and the second axis of the second drive source are positioned between the front and rear of the crumple zone.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
• B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor

Abstract

A method and device estimate life consumption for an electronic component for use with an electric motor. The method and device allow maximal/minimal temperature values of semiconductor devices to be continuously monitored to allow on-cycle thermal damage and post-cycle damage to be determined in a parallel manner.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/00 - Arrangements for testing electric propertiesArrangements for locating electric faultsArrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere
• G01R 31/34 - Testing dynamo-electric machines

Abstract

A drive arrangement for a vehicle, the drive arrangement comprising a rotatable interface arranged to be mounted to the vehicle, wherein the rotatable interface is rotatably coupled to a mounting arm to allow continuous rotation of the mounting arm in a clockwise and anti clockwise direction that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal and transverse axis of the vehicle; and a first electric motor having a stator and a rotor, wherein the stator is coupled to the mounting arm to allow the axis of the rotor to be substantially perpendicular to the rotational axis of the rotatable interface, wherein the rotor is arranged to be coupled to a wheel of the vehicle to allow the electric motor to provide drive torque to the wheel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
• B60K 17/04 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing
• B60K 17/30 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles the ultimate propulsive elements, e.g. ground wheels, being steerable
• B60K 17/34 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles
• B62D 5/04 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering electrical, e.g. using an electric servo-motor connected to, or forming part of, the steering gear
• B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
• B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units

Abstract

A double wishbone suspension system for an in-wheel electric motor comprises an upper arm having a first end pivotally coupled to an upper portion of a motor mounting plate and two spaced apart second ends, the upper arm second ends are respectively coupled to first and second suspension mounting points; a lower arm having a first end pivotally coupled to a lower portion of the mounting plate and two spaced apart second ends, the lower arm second ends are respectively coupled to third and fourth suspension mounting points; a first coupling member having a first end pivotally coupled between the lower arm first second ends and a first coupling member second end is pivotally coupled to a second coupling element first end, wherein a second coupling member second end is pivotally coupled to the mounting plate between the first ends of the upper and lower arms.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60G 3/00 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel
• B60G 3/20 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with two or more pivoted arms, e.g. parallelogram all arms being rigid
• B60G 13/14 - Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location, or type of vibration-dampers having dampers accumulating utilisable energy, e.g. compressing air
• B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
• B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
• B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
• B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units

Abstract

A capacitor component comprising a first busbar, a second busbar, one or more capacitor elements and a housing, the housing having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion and the second portion are arranged to extend around an aperture, the first portion includes a section for housing the one or more capacitor elements, with the second portion extending between a first end and a second end of the first portion, wherein the first busbar and the second busbar are arranged to extend around the first portion and the second portion of the housing, a first power supply terminal is formed at the first end of the first portion and a second power supply terminal is formed at the second end of the first portion, wherein the first power supply terminal is coupled to the first busbar and the second power supply terminal is coupled to the second busbar, wherein a first conductive layer of the one or more capacitor elements is coupled to the first busbar and a second conductive layer of the one or more capacitor elements is coupled to the second busbar.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01G 4/40 - Structural combinations of fixed capacitors with other electric elements not covered by this subclass, the structure mainly consisting of a capacitor, e.g. RC combinations
• H01G 4/224 - HousingEncapsulation
• H01G 2/10 - HousingEncapsulation
• H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
• H01G 2/04 - Mountings specially adapted for mounting on a chassis
• H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
• H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection
• H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack
• H01G 2/08 - Cooling arrangementsHeating arrangementsVentilating arrangements
• H01G 4/248 - Terminals the terminals embracing or surrounding the capacitive element, e.g. caps
• H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto

Abstract

A traction control system for a vehicle having a first wheel driven by a first electric motor including a first set of coil windings, the system comprising a first controller arranged to control current in the coil windings for generating a drive torque for driving the first wheel, and a second controller arranged to determine a maximum wheel velocity based on a first slip ratio value for the first wheel and the vehicle velocity and a minimum wheel velocity based on a second slip ratio value for the first wheel and the vehicle velocity. The second controller communicates to the first controller the maximum and minimum values and a torque demand value corresponding to a drive torque for driving the first wheel. The first controller controls current in the coil windings to generate a drive torque based on the maximum and minimum wheel velocity and torque demand values from the second controller.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 3/10 - Indicating wheel slip
• H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
• H02K 11/38 - Control circuits or drive circuits associated with geared commutator motors of the worm-and-wheel type
• B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
• B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
• H02K 11/215 - Magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-effect or magneto-resistive elements

Abstract

A circuit for a multi phase bridge inverter having a plurality of high side switches arranged to be coupled to a first power source busbar and a plurality of low side switches arranged to be coupled to a second power source busbar, wherein the multi phase inverter is arranged to control current flow in coil windings of an electric motor, and wherein a DC link capacitor is coupled between the first power source busbar and the second power source busbar, the circuit comprising a first impedance and a second impedance coupled in series between the first power source busbar and the second power source busbar and in parallel to the DC link capacitor and means coupled between the first impedance and the second impedance for providing a voltage from the coupling between the first impedance and the second impedance to the plurality of low side switches upon the occurrence of a first predetermined condition to place the plurality of low side switches in a close circuit configuration to allow coil windings of an electric motor to be placed in a short circuit configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
• H02P 29/028 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load the motor continuing operation despite the fault condition, e.g. eliminating, compensating for or remedying the fault

Abstract

A lead frame for electrically coupling a plurality of inverter legs of an inverter to a set of coil windings of an electric motor or generator, the lead frame comprising a printed circuit board having a plurality of circuit board layers. Each circuit board layer includes an insulating substrate having an electrically conductive layer formed on the insulating substrate. First, second and third circuit board layers each include a respective electrically conductive layer arranged to be coupled to a corresponding coil winding of the first set of coil windings and a respective inverter leg. A fourth circuit board layer includes a respective electrically conductive layer arranged to be coupled to all of the third coil windings to form a neutral point therebetween.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 3/26 - Windings characterised by the conductor shape, form or construction, e.g. with bar conductors consisting of printed conductors
• H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings
• H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto
• H02K 1/14 - Stator cores with salient poles

Abstract

A method of estimating life consumption for an electronic component for use with an electric motor, the method comprising identifying a beginning of an operational drive cycle for the electric motor; measuring an operational parameter for the electronic component during the operational drive cycle, wherein during the period of the operational drive cycle identifying a change in direction of the measured value of the operational parameter; identifying whether the change in direction of the measured value of the operational parameter corresponds to a maximum value or minimum value, wherein if a change in direction in the measured value of the operational parameter corresponds to a maximum value, the maximum value is placed in a first buffer and if the measured value of the operational parameter corresponds to a minimum value, the minimum value is placed in a second buffer, wherein as each maximum value or minimum value is identified the respective values are compared with previous maximum and/or minimum values stored in the first buffer and second buffer respectively to identify a full load cycle or half load cycle of the electronic component, wherein for each identified full load cycle and half load cycle the stored maximum and/or minimum values used to identify the full and/or half load cycle are removed from the respective buffers, identifying an end of the operational drive cycle for the electric motor, wherein following identification of the end of the drive cycle a final operational parameter value is determined and in conjunction with maximum values and minimum values remaining in the respective first buffer and second buffer any remaining full load cycles and/or half load cycles for the electronic component are identified; estimating a life consumption value associated with the operational drive cycle for the electronic component based on full load cycles and half load cycles identified during the operational drive cycle and identified after the operational drive cycle has finished based on the determined final operational parameter value.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/26 - Testing of individual semiconductor devices
• G01R 31/00 - Arrangements for testing electric propertiesArrangements for locating electric faultsArrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere

Goods & Services

Electronic controllers for electric motors; computer software for controlling the amount and duration of torque applied by electric motors and diagnostic computer software for vehicle motors; signaling and checking apparatus and instruments, namely, sensors for the determination of positions, distances, velocity, acceleration and temperature and electric current sensors and torque sensors; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, namely, electric switches, electric transformers, voltage regulators, power inverters, power converters, electric motor control units for vehicles, electronic control units for controlling, adjusting and testing of drives and motors and regulating electrical motors, and electronic motor vehicle tuning kits comprised of an electronic control unit that monitors motor performance and delivers re-calculated sensor values to the original motor control unit to increase motor performance; data processing equipment, computers; navigation and surveying sensors and detectors; Global Positioning System [GPS] apparatus; measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators, controllers, sensors and detectors for use in vehicle motors; electronic controllers for chassis. Electric motors for cycles, bicycles, motorbikes, scooters, cars, trailers, lorries, trucks, vans, buses, coaches, trains, trams, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs); electric motors for land vehicles; electric drives for vehicle motors; land vehicles; electric vehicles, namely, land vehicles, UTVs, snowmobiles, aircraft, ships, submarines, hovercraft, boats; hybrid electric vehicles namely, land vehicles, UTVs, snowmobiles, aircraft, ships, submarines, hovercraft, boats; four wheel drive electrically powered motor vehicles namely, land vehicles, UTVs and snowmobiles; structural parts of vehicles; propulsion mechanisms for land vehicles; powertrains for land vehicles; chassis systems comprising manoeuvrability structural components, for land vehicles; steering mechanisms for land vehicles; braking mechanisms for land vehicles, suspension systems for land vehicles. Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design of electronic and electrical systems, controllers and drive modules and motor vehicle parts; scientific and technological services, namely, electrical engineering; scientific and technological services, namely, analyzing technology requirements and developing recommendations for the computer software and systems and other technology needed to meet those requirements in the field of electric motors for vehicles; scientific and technological services, namely, technology advisory, supervision, inspection, diagnostic, support and consultation services relating to electric motors for vehicles; industrial analysis and research in the field of electric motors for vehicles; design and development of computer hardware and software components.

Abstract

A double wishbone suspension system for an in-wheel electric motor, the system comprising an upper arm having a first end arranged to be pivotally coupled to an upper portion of an electric motor mounting plate and two second ends that are spaced apart with respect to each other, wherein each of the second ends of the upper arm is arranged to be coupled to a first and second suspension mounting point respectively; a lower arm having a first end arranged to be pivotally coupled to a lower portion of an electric motor mounting plate and two second ends that are spaced apart with respect to each other, wherein each of the second ends of the lower arm is arranged to be coupled to a third and fourth suspension mounting point respectively; a first coupling member having a first end pivotally coupled to the lower arm between the first end and second ends of the lower arm and a second end of the first coupling member is pivotally coupled to a first end of a second coupling element, wherein a second end of the second coupling member is arranged to be pivotally coupled to the electric motor mounting plate at a position between the first end of the upper arm and the first end of the lower arm.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60G 3/20 - Resilient suspensions for a single wheel with two or more pivoted arms, e.g. parallelogram all arms being rigid

Abstract

A drive arrangement for a vehicle, the drive arrangement comprising a rotatable interface arranged to be mounted to the vehicle, wherein the rotatable interface is rotatably coupled to a mounting arm to allow continuous rotation of the mounting arm in a clockwise and anti clockwise direction that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal and transverse axis of the vehicle; and a first electric motor having a stator and a rotor, wherein the stator is coupled to the mounting arm to allow the axis of the rotor to be substantially perpendicular to the rotational axis of the rotatable interface, wherein the rotor is arranged to be coupled to a wheel of the vehicle to allow the electric motor to provide drive torque to the wheel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 5/04 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering electrical, e.g. using an electric servo-motor connected to, or forming part of, the steering gear
• B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
• B62D 7/02 - Steering linkageStub axles or their mountings for pivoted bogies
• B62D 7/06 - Steering linkageStub axles or their mountings for individually-pivoted wheels, e.g. on king-pins

Abstract

A control device for an electric motor having a first set of coil windings arranged to form a first sub motor and a second set of coil windings arranged to form a second sub motor, wherein current flow in the first set of coil windings is controlled using a first pulse width modulation, PWM, having a first switching sequence and current flow in the second set of coil windings is controlled using a second PWM having a second switching sequence, the control device comprising means arranged to measure the current flow in each of the first set of coil windings, wherein upon determining that the sum of the current flow in the first set of coil windings is substantially non zero, deriving the first PWM values from voltage values used to generate the second PWM.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 11/28 - Automatic controllers electric in which the output signal is a pulse-train using pulse-height modulationAutomatic controllers electric in which the output signal is a pulse-train using pulse-width modulation
• H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
• H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
• H02P 21/18 - Estimation of position or speed
• H02P 21/22 - Current control, e.g. using a current control loop
• H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings
• H02P 25/22 - Multiple windingsWindings for more than three phases

Abstract

A stator for an electric motor or generator, the stator comprising a circumferential support having a plurality of teeth, wherein coil windings are mounted on the plurality of teeth; a lead frame having a plurality of circuit board layers, wherein the coil windings are coupled to the plurality of circuit board layers to allow current to flow in the coil windings to allow the electric motor to generate a drive torque; and a first flexible printed circuit board having a first section and a second section, wherein the first section is mounted between a first surface of the lead frame and a first surface of the coil windings, wherein a temperature sensor is mounted on the first section of the first flexible printed circuit board on a side of the first section adjacent to the first surface of the coil windings, wherein the second section is arranged to extend through an aperture formed in the lead frame for coupling to a control device mounted adjacent to a second surface of the lead frame, wherein an electrical connection extends from the temperature sensor mounted on the first section to the second section to allow the control device to monitor the temperature of the coil windings.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings
• H02K 11/25 - Devices for sensing temperature, or actuated thereby

Abstract

A method for assembling a stator for an electric motor or generator, the method comprising providing an annular support having an inner diameter, wherein the annular component includes a lead frame having a plurality of circuit board layers, a first flexible printed circuit board having a first section and a second section, wherein the first section is mounted between a first surface of the lead frame and the annular support, wherein the second section extends through an aperture formed in the lead frame; placing a rigid sleeve over the second section of the flexible printed circuit board that extends through the lead frame; attaching the rigid sleeve to the lead frame; providing a heat sink, wherein the heat sink includes a mounting section having a circumferential outer wall and a flange section that extends around the mounting section and includes an aperture; heating the annular support to expand the inner diameter of the annular support; sliding the inner diameter of the circumferential support over the outer wall of the heat sink mounting section and the rigid sleeve and second section of the flexible printed circuit board through the aperture formed in the heat sink flange section; cooling the annular support to reduce the inner diameter of the circumferential support such that the inner wall of the circumferential support presses against the outer wall of the heat sink; removing the rigid sleeve from the lead frame.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto
• H02K 11/25 - Devices for sensing temperature, or actuated thereby
• H02K 15/02 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies

Abstract

A controller for an electric motor system including a three phase bridge inverter having a plurality of high side switches and a plurality of low side switches, the controller comprising means arranged upon detection of a fault in one of the high side switches to place the remaining high side switches in a closed circuit configuration and the plurality of low side switches in an open circuit configuration and upon detection of a fault in one of the low side switches to place the remaining low side switches in a closed circuit configuration and the plurality of high side switches in an open circuit configuration to allow coil windings of an electric motor to be placed in a short circuit configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
• H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation

Abstract

A traction control system for a vehicle having a first wheel driven by a first electric motor, wherein the first electric motor includes a first set of coil windings, the traction control system comprising a first controller arranged to control current in the first set of coil windings for generating a drive torque for driving the first wheel, and a second controller arranged to determine a maximum wheel velocity based on a first slip ratio value for the first wheel and the vehicle velocity and a minimum wheel velocity based on a second slip ratio value for the first wheel and the vehicle velocity, wherein the second controller is arranged to communicate to the first controller the maximum wheel velocity and minimum wheel velocity values and a torque demand value corresponding to a drive torque for driving the first wheel, wherein the first controller is arranged to control current in the first set of coil windings to generate a drive torque based on the maximum wheel velocity, the minimum wheel velocity values and the torque demand value received from the second controller.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 3/10 - Indicating wheel slip
• B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
• H02K 21/12 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnetsSynchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets
• B60L 15/08 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using pulses
• B60L 15/06 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit using substantially-sinusoidal AC

Goods & Services

(1) Electronic controllers for electric motors; computer software for controlling the amount and duration of torque applied by electric motors and diagnostic computer software for vehicle motors; signaling and checking apparatus and instruments, namely, electrical sensors for the determination of positions, distances, velocity, acceleration and temperature for vehicles, and electric current sensors and torque sensors for vehicles; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating and controlling electricity, namely, electric current switches, electric transformers, voltage regulators, power inverters, power converters, electric motor control units for vehicles, electronic control units for controlling, adjusting and testing of vehicle drives and vehicle motors and regulating electrical vehicle motors, and electronic motor vehicle tuning kits comprised of an electronic control unit that monitors motor performance and delivers re-calculated sensor values to the original motor control unit to increase motor performance; data processing equipment, namely, computers; navigation and surveying electric sensors and detectors for perceiving the location and surroundings of vehicles; Global Positioning System [GPS] apparatus namely, software for GPS transmitters and receivers; measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators, controllers, sensors and detectors for use in monitoring vehicle motor engine speed; electronic controllers for chassis for motor vehicles. (2) Electric motors for cycles, bicycles, motorbikes, scooters, cars, trailers, lorries, trucks, vans, buses, coaches, trains, trams, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs); electric motors for land vehicles; electric drives for vehicle motors; land vehicles namely, cars, trucks, UTV's, snowmobiles; electric vehicles, namely, electrically powered land motor vehicles, UTVs, snowmobiles, aircraft, ships, submarines, hovercraft, boats; hybrid electric vehicles namely, hybrid electrically powered land motor vehicles, UTVs, snowmobiles, aircraft, ships, submarines, hovercraft, boats; four wheel drive electrically powered motor vehicles namely, four wheel drive electrically powered land motor vehicles, UTVs and snowmobiles; structural parts of for land vehicles; propulsion mechanisms for land vehicles, namely, asynchronous and synchronous motors; land vehicle power train mechanisms; chassis systems comprising manoeuvrability structural components, for land vehicles; steering mechanisms for land vehicles; braking mechanisms for land vehicles, suspension systems for land vehicles. (1) Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design of electronic and electrical control systems, electronic controllers and drive modules in the field of electric motors for vehicles and motor vehicle parts; scientific and technological services, namely, electrical engineering; scientific and technological services, namely, analyzing technology requirements and developing recommendations for the computer software and systems and other technology needed to meet those requirements in the field of electric motors for vehicles; scientific and technological services, namely, technology advisory, supervision, inspection, diagnostic, support and consultation services relating to electric motors for vehicles; industrial analysis and research in the field of electric motors for vehicles; design and development of computer hardware and software components.

Goods & Services

Electronic controllers for electric motors; downloadable computer software for controlling the amount and duration of torque applied by electric motors and diagnostic computer software for vehicle motors; signaling and checking apparatus and instruments, namely, sensors for the determination of positions, distances, velocity, acceleration and temperature and electric current sensors and torque sensors; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, namely, electric switches, electric transformers, voltage regulators, electric power inverters, DC/AC power converters, electric motor control units for vehicles, electronic control units for controlling, adjusting and testing of vehicle drives and vehicle motors and regulating electrical motors, and electronic motor vehicle tuning kits comprised of an electronic control unit that monitors motor performance and delivers re-calculated sensor values to the original motor control unit to increase motor performance; data processing equipment, computers; navigation and surveying sensors and detectors for perceiving the location and surroundings of vehicles; Global Positioning System (GPS) apparatus, namely, downloadable software for GPS transmitters and receivers; Measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators, controllers, sensors and detectors for use in monitoring vehicle engine speed; monitoring instruments in the nature of electronic tire pressure monitors, automatic vehicle tire pressure indicators, vehicle climate controls and sensors and detector units for use in controlling the actuation and operation of automotive safety apparatus and equipment, all for use in vehicle motors; electronic controllers for chassis electric motors for cycles, bicycles, motorbikes, scooters, cars, trailers, lorries, trucks, vans, buses, coaches, trains, trams, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs); electric motors for land vehicles; electric drives for vehicle motors; land vehicles; electric vehicles, namely, land vehicles, UTVs, snowmobiles, aircraft, ships, submarines, hovercraft, boats; hybrid electric vehicles, namely, land vehicles, UTVs, snowmobiles, aircraft, ships, submarines, hovercraft, boats; four wheel drive electrically powered motor vehicles, namely, land vehicles, UTVs and snowmobiles; structural parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods; chassis systems comprising maneuverability structural components, for land vehicles; steering mechanisms in the nature of steering units for land vehicles; braking mechanisms for land vehicles in the nature of brake systems; suspension systems for land vehicles

Abstract

A method for assembling a stator for an electric motor or generator, the method comprising placing a lead frame having a printed circuit board having a plurality of circuit board layers, wherein each circuit board layer includes an insulating substrate having an electrically conductive layer formed on the insulating substrate, wherein a first circuit board layer includes a first electrically conductive layer for coupling to a first coil winding of a first set of coil windings and a first leg of the first inverter, a second circuit board layer includes a second electrically conductive layer for coupling to a second coil winding of the first set of coil windings and a second leg of the first inverter, a third circuit board layer includes a third electrically conductive layer for coupling to a third coil winding of the first set of coil windings and a third leg of the first inverter; and a fourth circuit board layer includes a fourth electrically conductive layer for coupling to the first coil winding, the second coil winding, and the third coil winding to form a neutral point between the first coil winding, the second coil winding, and the third coil winding, on to a first surface of a circumferential support on a plane that is substantially perpendicular to an axis of rotation for the electric motor or generator, wherein the circumferential support includes a plurality of stator teeth distributed around the circumference of the circumferential support with the first set of coil windings, the second set of coil windings and the third set of coil windings mounted on the plurality of stator teeth with the end sections of the first set of coil windings, the second set of coil windings and the third set of coil windings extending in a substantially radial direction away from the circumferential support; rotating the end sections of the plurality of coil windings from the radial direction into an axial direction into a recess formed in the lead frame and coupling the end section of the plurality of coil windings to the lead frame, wherein the lead frame is arranged to couple the respective coil windings into a multi phase coil winding configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto
• H02K 15/00 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines

Abstract

A lead frame arrangement for electrically coupling a first inverter having a plurality of inverter legs to a first set of coil windings and a second inverter having a plurality of inverter legs to a second set of coil windings of an electric motor or generator, the lead frame arrangement comprising a first lead frame and a second lead frame, wherein the first lead frame includes a first printed circuit board having a plurality of printed circuit board layers, wherein each printed circuit board layer includes an insulating substrate having an electrically conductive layer formed on the insulating substrate, wherein a first circuit board layer includes a first electrically conductive layer arranged to be coupled to a first coil winding of the first set of coil windings and a first leg of the first inverter, a second circuit board layer includes a second electrically conductive layer arranged to be coupled to a second coil winding of the first set of coil windings and a second leg of the first inverter, a third circuit board layer includes a third electrically conductive layer arranged to be coupled to a third coil winding of the first set of coil windings and a third leg of the first inverter; and a fourth circuit board layer includes a fourth electrically conductive layer arranged to be coupled to the first coil winding, the second coil winding, the third coil winding to form a neutral point between the first coil winding, the second coil winding, and the third coil winding, wherein the second lead frame includes a second printed circuit board having a plurality of printed circuit board layers, wherein each printed circuit board layer includes an insulating substrate having an electrically conductive layer formed on the insulating substrate, wherein a fifth circuit board layer includes a fifth electrically conductive layer arranged to be coupled to a first coil winding of the second set of coil windings and a first leg of the second inverter, a sixth circuit board layer includes a sixth electrically conductive layer arranged to be coupled to a second coil winding of the second set of coil windings and a second leg of the second inverter, a seventh circuit board layer includes a seventh electrically conductive layer arranged to be coupled to a third coil winding of the second set of coil windings and a third leg of the second inverter; and an eighth circuit board layer includes an eighth electrically conductive layer arranged to be coupled to the first coil winding, the second coil winding, and the third coil winding of the second set of coil windings to form a neutral point between the first coil winding, the second coil winding, and the third coil winding of the second set of coil windings.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto
• H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
• H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings
• H02K 16/00 - Machines with more than one rotor or stator

Abstract

A stator for an electric motor or generator, the stator comprising a circumferential support that includes a plurality of stator teeth distributed around the circumference of the circumferential support with a first set of coil windings, a second set of coil windings and a third set of coil windings mounted on the plurality of stator teeth, a cooling channel, and a lead frame for electrically coupling a first inverter to a first set of coil windings of an electric motor or generator mounted on the circumferential support, wherein the lead frame includes a printed circuit board having a plurality of circuit board layers, wherein each circuit board layer includes an insulating substrate having an electrically conductive layer formed on the insulating substrate, wherein a first circuit board layer includes a first electrically conductive layer arranged to be coupled to a first coil winding of the first set of coil windings and a first leg of the first inverter, a second circuit board layer includes a second electrically conductive layer arranged to be coupled to a second coil winding of the first set of coil windings and a second leg of the first inverter, a third circuit board layer includes a third electrically conductive layer arranged to be coupled to a third coil winding of the first set of coil windings and a third leg of the first inverter; and a fourth circuit board layer includes a fourth electrically conductive layer arranged to be coupled to the first coil winding, the second coil winding, and the third coil winding to form a neutral point between the first coil winding, the second coil winding, and the third coil winding, wherein the lead frame is positioned between the cooling channel and the stator teeth with potting material positioned between the cooling channel and the lead frame, wherein the potting material is arranged to provide a thermal path between the cooling channel and the lead frame.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto
• H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
• H02K 9/22 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by solid heat conducting material embedded in, or arranged in contact with, the stator or rotor, e.g. heat bridges
• H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
• H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil

Abstract

A lead frame for electrically coupling a first inverter having a plurality of inverter legs to a first set of coil windings of an electric motor or generator, the lead frame comprising a printed circuit board having a plurality of circuit board layers, wherein each circuit board layer includes an insulating substrate having an electrically conductive layer formed on the insulating substrate, wherein a first circuit board layer includes a first electrically conductive layer arranged to be coupled to a first coil winding of the first set of coil windings and a first leg of the first inverter, a second circuit board layer includes a second electrically conductive layer arranged to be coupled to a second coil winding of the first set of coil windings and a second leg of the first inverter, a third circuit board layer includes a third electrically conductive layer arranged to be coupled to a third coil winding of the first set of coil windings and a third leg of the first inverter; and a fourth circuit board layer includes a fourth electrically conductive layer arranged to be coupled to the first coil winding, the second coil winding, and the third coil winding to form a neutral point between the first coil winding, the second coil winding, and the third coil winding.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto

Goods & Services

Electronic controllers for electric motors; recorded torque control software for controlling the amount and duration of torque applied by electric motors; recorded diagnostic computer software for vehicle motors Electric motors for land vehicles; electric drives for vehicle motors; land vehicles; electric land vehicles; hybrid electric land vehicles; four wheel drive electrically powered motor vehicles; and component parts for all the aforesaid goods

Abstract

A method of assembling an electric motor or generator having an annular first element mounted on a circumferential mounting surface of a second element, the method comprising placing a heating coil within an inner annular surface of the annular first element; applying a current to the heating coil to heat the inner annular surface of the annular first element to a temperature that results in the inner annular surface of the annular first element increasing in diameter to allow the annular first element to be mounted on or over the circumferential mounting surface of the second element; and cooling the annular first element to form an interference fit between the annular first element and the circumferential mounting surface of the second element.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 15/02 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies
• H02K 11/30 - Structural association with control circuits or drive circuits
• H02K 1/30 - Means for mounting or fastening rotating magnetic parts on to, or to, the rotor structures using intermediate parts, e.g. spiders
• H02K 9/22 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by solid heat conducting material embedded in, or arranged in contact with, the stator or rotor, e.g. heat bridges
• H02K 15/03 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies having permanent magnets
• H02K 15/12 - Impregnating, moulding insulation, heating or drying of windings, stators, rotors or machines

Abstract

A rotor for an electric motor or generator, the rotor comprising a housing having a first surface on which a first set of magnets is mounted; and an annular clamping ring for retaining a second set of magnets to a second surface of the housing, wherein the position of the second set of magnets on the second surface allows the position of the first set of magnets to be determined, wherein the annular clamping ring includes a mounting point for allowing the annular clamping ring to be mounted to the housing for retaining the second set of magnets to the second surface, wherein the cross sectional area of the annular clamping ring is reduced in a region adjacent to the mounting point and wherein the annular clamping ring is mounted over the second set of magnets.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 11/215 - Magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-effect or magneto-resistive elements
• H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
• H02K 7/06 - Means for converting reciprocating motion into rotary motion or vice versa
• H02K 1/27 - Rotor cores with permanent magnets
• H02K 1/28 - Means for mounting or fastening rotating magnetic parts on to, or to, the rotor structures

Abstract

A method for controlling an electric motor, the method comprising receiving a command to place the electric motor in a short circuit mode; varying a limit to an available pulse width modulation depth for controlling current flow in the electric motor to a predetermined value over a predetermined time period or at a predetermined rate of change; wherein upon the pulse width modulation depth limit being varied to the predetermined value placing the electric motor in the short circuit mode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02P 6/18 - Circuit arrangements for detecting position without separate position detecting elements
• H02P 6/182 - Circuit arrangements for detecting position without separate position detecting elements using back-emf in windings
• H02P 3/22 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter for stopping or slowing an AC motor by short-circuit or resistive braking
• B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
• H02P 3/18 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter for stopping or slowing an AC motor

Abstract

A control device for an electric motor having a first set of coil windings arranged to form a first sub motor and a second set of coil windings arranged to form a second sub motor, wherein current flow in the first set of coil windings is controlled using a first pulse width modulation, PWM, having a first switching sequence and current flow in the second set of coil windings is controlled using a second PWM having a second switching sequence, the control device comprising means arranged to measure the current flow in each of the first set of coil windings, wherein upon determining that the sum of the current flow in the first set of coil windings is substantially non zero, deriving the first PWM values from voltage values used to generate the second PWM.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02P 21/22 - Current control, e.g. using a current control loop
• H02P 29/028 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load the motor continuing operation despite the fault condition, e.g. eliminating, compensating for or remedying the fault

Abstract

A control system for a vehicle having a first wheel arranged to be driven by a first electric motor and a second wheel arranged to be driven by a second electric motor, wherein the first wheel and the second wheel are transversely located on the vehicle relative to each other, the control system comprising a first controller associated with the first electric motor and a second controller associated with the second electric motor, wherein the first controller includes means for estimating a first power value for the power applied to the second wheel by the second electric motor when the second electric motor is placed in a first motor configuration and means for estimating a second power value for the power applied to the second wheel by the second electric motor when the second electric motor is placed in a second motor configuration, wherein upon the occurrence of a predetermined condition the first controller is arranged to determine a first power differential between the power being applied to the first wheel by the first electric motor and the first power value and a second power differential between the power being applied to the first wheel by the first electric motor and the second power value, wherein if the first controller determines that if either the first power differential or the second power differential is greater than a predetermined value the first controller is arranged to adjust the torque generated by the first electric motor or if both the first power differential and the second power differential are less than a predetermined value the first controller is arranged to maintain the torque generated by the first electric motor.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
• B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
• B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
• H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
• H02K 21/02 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnetsSynchronous generators having permanent magnets Details

Abstract

A stator for an electric motor, the stator comprising a back-iron having a first surface and a heat sink having a second surface, wherein the first surface of the back-iron includes a plurality of keying features arranged to retain the heat sink to the back-iron, wherein the heat sink is arranged to provide cooling to the back-iron via the second surface, and wherein the second surface has complementary keying features to the plurality of keying features on the first surface that are formed by casting the heat sink on the first surface of the back-iron.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
• H02K 15/14 - CasingsEnclosuresSupports
• H02K 15/02 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies
• H02K 15/03 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies having permanent magnets
• H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium

Abstract

A control system for a vehicle having an electric motor for providing drive torque to at least one wheel of the vehicle, an internal combustion engine for providing drive torque to at least one wheel of the vehicle, a manual transmission unit having a user selectable gear ratio that includes at least one user selectable forward gear and/or reverse gear, and a clutch actuator, the control system comprising a controller arranged to have three user selectable modes of operation, wherein in a first mode of operation the controller is arranged to allow the clutch actuator to engage and disengage the internal combustion engine from the manual transmission unit based upon a user selection, wherein when the clutch actuator is arranged to engage the internal combustion engine with the manual transmission unit, torque generated by the internal combustion engine is applied to the at least one wheel, and the electric motor is arranged to provide drive torque to the at least one wheel of the vehicle based on whether the user has selected the at least one forward gear or the at least one reverse gear; and in a second mode of operation the controller is arranged to allow the clutch actuator to engage and disengage the internal combustion engine from the manual transmission unit based upon a user selection, and to prevent the electric motor from providing drive torque to the at least one wheel of the vehicle; and in a third mode of operation the controller is arranged to allow the electric motor to provide drive torque to the at least one wheel of the vehicle based on whether the user has selected the at least one forward gear or the at least one reverse gear and to configure the clutch actuator to disengage the internal combustion engine from the manual transmission unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
• B60K 6/36 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the transmission gearings
• B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
• B60K 6/448 - Electrical distribution type
• B60K 6/52 - Driving a plurality of drive axles, e.g. four-wheel drive
• B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
• F16D 48/06 - Control by electric or electronic means, e.g. of fluid pressure
• B60W 20/10 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand
• B60K 6/387 - Actuated clutches, i.e. clutches engaged or disengaged by electric, hydraulic or mechanical actuating means
• B60K 6/48 - Parallel type
• B60K 6/547 - Transmission for changing ratio the transmission being a stepped gearing
• B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
• B60W 20/20 - Control strategies involving selection of hybrid configuration, e.g. selection between series or parallel configuration

Abstract

A controller for an electric motor system including a three phase bridge inverter having a plurality of high side switches and a plurality of low side switches, the controller comprising means arranged upon detection of a fault in one of the high side switches to place the remaining high side switches in a closed circuit configuration and the plurality of low side switches in an open circuit configuration and upon detection of a fault in one of the low side switches to place the remaining low side switches in a closed circuit configuration and the plurality of high side switches in an open circuit configuration to allow coil windings of an electric motor to be placed in a short circuit configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02P 29/024 - Detecting a fault condition, e.g. short circuit, locked rotor, open circuit or loss of load
• H02P 3/22 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter for stopping or slowing an AC motor by short-circuit or resistive braking

Abstract

A control system for a vehicle having a first wheel (101) arranged to be driven by a first drive source and a second wheel (101) arranged to be driven by a second drive source, wherein the first wheel and the second wheel are transversely located on the vehicle, the control system comprising a controller (102) and a monitoring device, wherein the monitoring device is arranged to monitor the power differential between the power being applied to the first wheel by the first drive source and the power being applied to the second wheel by the second drive source, wherein upon a determination that the power differential between the power being applied to the first wheel and the second wheel is greater than a predetermined value, the controller is arranged to reduce the power differential.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 9/00 - Electric propulsion with power supply external to the vehicle
• B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
• B60W 30/02 - Control of vehicle driving stability
• B60K 28/14 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the vehicle responsive to accident or emergency, e.g. deceleration, tilt of vehicle
• B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
• B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
• B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
• B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
• B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors

Goods & Services

Electronic controllers for electric motors; software; signalling, checking [supervision], life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; data processing equipment, computers; navigation and surveying sensors and detectors; Global Positioning System [GPS] apparatus; application and software for GPS transmitters and receivers; measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators, controllers, sensors and detectors; gyro-sensors using GPS functions; solar cells, solar batteries, solar battery chargers; solar panels, solar modules; solar energy collectors for electricity generation; inverters for solar power generation; photovoltaic installations for generating electricity; sensors for measuring and tracking solar radiation; solar-powered batteries for industrial use. Electric motors for cycles, bicycles, motorbikes, scooters, cars, trailers, lorries, trucks, vans, buses, coaches, trains, trams, tanks, snowmobiles, cable cars, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), aircraft, ships, submarines, hovercrafts, boats; electric motors for vehicles; electric drives for vehicle motors; vehicles; electric vehicles; hybrid electric vehicles; four wheel drive electrically powered motor vehicles; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of hardware and software components.

Abstract

A stator for an electric motor or generator, the stator including a first circumferential portion and a second circumferential portion, wherein the first circumferential portion is oriented substantially perpendicular to the second circumferential portion, wherein a first cooling channel is formed in the first circumferential portion and a second cooling channel is formed in the second circumferential portion, wherein the outlet of the first cooling channel is coupled to the inlet of the second cooling channel.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/20 - Stationary parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
• H02K 9/22 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by solid heat conducting material embedded in, or arranged in contact with, the stator or rotor, e.g. heat bridges
• H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
• H02K 21/22 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnetsSynchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating around the armatures, e.g. flywheel magnetos
• H02K 29/08 - Motors or generators having non-mechanical commutating devices, e.g. discharge tubes or semiconductor devices with position sensing devices using magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-plates or magneto-resistors

Abstract

A capacitor component comprising a first busbar, a second busbar, one or more capacitor elements and a housing, the housing having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion and the second portion are arranged to extend around an aperture, the first portion includes a section for housing the one or more capacitor elements, with the second portion extending between a first end and a second end of the first portion. The first busbar and the second busbar are arranged to extend around the first portion and the second portion of the housing. A first power supply terminal is formed at the first end of the first portion and is coupled to the first busbar, and a second power supply terminal is formed at the second end of the first portion and is coupled to the second busbar.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
• H01G 4/40 - Structural combinations of fixed capacitors with other electric elements not covered by this subclass, the structure mainly consisting of a capacitor, e.g. RC combinations
• H01G 2/10 - HousingEncapsulation
• H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection
• H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics

Abstract

An apparatus for mounting a magnet to a rotor or stator of an electric machine includes a mounting element having a second mounting surface, wherein the mounting element is arranged to magnetically interact with the magnet to allow a magnetic force to magnetically attach the magnet to the second mounting surface; means for moving the mounting element having the magnet magnetically attached to the second mounting surface to a predetermined distance from a first mounting surface of the rotor or stator; and means for moving the mounting element away from the first mounting surface when the mounting element is at the predetermined distance from the first mounting surface. The apparatus further includes means for varying the flux density between the mounting element and the magnet.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 15/00 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines
• H02K 15/03 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies having permanent magnets

Abstract

A method of assembling an electric motor or generator having an annular first element mounted on a circumferential mounting surface of a second element, the method comprising placing a heating coil within an inner annular surface of the annular first element; applying a current to the heating coil to heat the inner annular surface of the annular first element to a temperature that results in the inner annular surface of the annular first element increasing in diameter to allow the annular first element to be mounted on or over the circumferential mounting surface of the second element; and cooling the annular first element to form an interference fit between the annular first element and the circumferential mounting surface of the second element.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 15/02 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies

Abstract

A rotor for an electric motor or generator, the rotor comprising a housing having a first surface on which a first set of magnets is mounted; and an annular clamping ring for retaining a second set of magnets to a second surface of the housing, wherein the position of the second set of magnets on the second surface allows the position of the first set of magnets to be determined, wherein the annular clamping ring includes a mounting point for allowing the annular clamping ring to be mounted to the housing for retaining the second set of magnets to the second surface, wherein the cross sectional area of the annular clamping ring is reduced in a region adjacent to the mounting point and wherein the annular clamping ring is mounted over the second set of magnets.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 11/215 - Magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-effect or magneto-resistive elements

Goods & Services

(1) Apparatus for manufacturing electric motors, namely, manufacturing machines for manufacturing electric motors. (2) Control gear, namely, remote controls used for controlling, adjusting and testing electric motors for use in motor vehicles, bicycles, motorbikes, scooters, cars, trailers, lorries, trucks, vans, buses, coaches, trains, trams, tanks, snowmobiles, cable cars, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), aircraft, ships, submarines, hovercrafts, boats; Electronic controllers used for controlling, adjusting and testing electric motors for use in motor vehicles, bicycles, motorbikes, scooters, cars, trailers, lorries, trucks, vans, buses, coaches, trains, trams, tanks, snowmobiles, cable cars, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), aircraft, ships, submarines, hovercrafts, boats; Computer software for controlling the amount and duration of torque applied by electric motors; Diagnostic computer software for vehicle motors; Signaling and checking apparatus and instruments, namely, sensors for the determination of positions, distances, velocity, acceleration, temperature, electric current sensors and torque sensors; Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, namely, electric switches, electric transformers, voltage regulators, power inverters, power converters, electric motor control units for vehicles, electronic control units for controlling, adjusting and testing of drives and motors and regulating electrical motors, and electronic motor vehicle tuning kits comprised of an electronic control unit that monitors motor performance and delivers re-calculated sensor values to the original motor control unit to increase motor performance; Computers; Navigation and survey sensors and detectors, namely, sensors and detectors for the determination of positions, distances, velocity, acceleration, temperature, electric current sensors and torque sensors; Global Positioning System (GPS) transmitters and receivers; Software application for exchanging global position system data between Global Positioning System (GPS) transmitters and receivers; Measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators, controllers, sensors and detectors for use in motor vehicles, bicycles, motorbikes, scooters, cars, trailers, lorries, trucks, vans, buses, coaches, trains, trams, tanks, snowmobiles, cable cars, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), aircraft, ships, submarines, hovercrafts, boats; Gyrosensors, namely, sensors for determining velocity using Global Positioning System (GPS) functions; Solar cells, solar batteries, solar battery chargers; Solar panels and solar modules for the production of electricity; Solar energy collectors for electricity generation; Inverters for solar power generation; photovoltaic installations for generating electricity; Sensors for measuring and tracking solar radiation; Solar-powered batteries for industrial use. (3) Electric motors for use in motor vehicles, bicycles, motorbikes, scooters, cars, trailers, lorries, trucks, vans, buses, coaches, trains, trams, tanks, snowmobiles, cable cars, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), aircraft, ships, submarines, hovercrafts, boats; Electric drive units incorporating electric motors for use in motor vehicles, bicycles, motorbikes, scooters, cars, trailers, lorries, trucks, vans, buses, coaches, trains, trams, tanks, snowmobiles, cable cars, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), aircraft, ships, submarines, hovercrafts, boats; Electric driving motors for machines; Parts and fittings for electric motors for use in motor vehicles, bicycles, motorbikes, scooters, cars, trailers, lorries, trucks, vans, buses, coaches, trains, trams, tanks, snowmobiles, cable cars, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), aircraft, ships, submarines, hovercrafts, boats; Electric motors for vehicles, namely, land vehicles, namely, cars and trucks, bicycles, motorbikes, utility task vehicles (UTVs), snowmobiles, aircraft, ships, submarines, hovercraft, boats; Hybrid electric vehicles, namely, land vehicles, namely, cars, and trucks, bicycles, motorbikes, utility task vehicles (UTVs), snowmobiles, aircraft, ships, submarines, hovercraft, boats; Electric drives for vehicle motors; Vehicles, namely, land vehicles, namely, cars and trucks, bicycles, motorbikes, utility task vehicles (UTVs), snowmobiles, aircraft, ships, submarines, hovercraft, boats; Electric vehicles, namely, land vehicles, namely, cars and trucks, bicycles, motorbikes, utility task vehicles (UTVs), snowmobiles, aircraft, ships, submarines, hovercraft, boats; Four wheel drive electrically powered motor vehicles; Structural parts and fittings for motor vehicles, bicycles, motorbikes, scooters, cars, trailers, lorries, trucks, vans, buses, coaches, trains, trams, tanks, snowmobiles, cable cars, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), aircraft, ships, submarines, hovercrafts and boats. (1) Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design of electronic and electrical systems, controllers and drive modules for use in vehicles and motor vehicle parts; Scientific and technological services, namely, electrical engineering services; Scientific and technological services, namely, analyzing technology requirements and developing recommendations for the computer software and computer systems needed to meet requirements in the field of electric motors for use in vehicles; Scientific and technological services, namely, technology advisory, supervision, inspection, diagnostic, support and consultation services relating to electric motors for vehicles; Scientific and technological services, namely, design and development of computer hardware and software components for use in the field of electric motors for use in vehicles; industrial analysis and research in the field of electric motors for vehicles; design and development of hardware and software components.

Goods & Services

Electronic controllers for electric motors; computer software for controlling the amount and duration of torque applied by electric motors and diagnostic computer software for vehicle motors; signaling and checking apparatus and instruments, namely, sensors for the determination of positions, distances, velocity, acceleration and temperature and electric current sensors and torque sensors; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, namely, electric switches, electric transformers, voltage regulators, power inverters, power converters, electric motor control units for vehicles, electronic control units for controlling, adjusting and testing of drives and motors and regulating electrical motors, and electronic motor vehicle tuning kits comprised of an electronic control unit that monitors motor performance and delivers re-calculated sensor values to the original motor control unit to increase motor performance; data processing equipment, computers; navigation and surveying sensors and detectors; Global Positioning System [GPS] apparatus; software for GPS transmitters and receivers; measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators, controllers, sensors and detectors for use in vehicle motors; solar cells, solar batteries, solar battery chargers; solar panels and solar modules for the production of electricity; solar energy collectors for electricity generation; inverters for solar power generation; photovoltaic installations for generating electricity; sensors for measuring and tracking solar radiation; solar-powered batteries for industrial use Electric motors for cycles, bicycles, motorbikes, scooters, cars, trailers, lorries, trucks, vans, buses, coaches, trains, trams, tanks, snowmobiles, cable cars, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), aircraft, ships, submarines, hovercrafts, boats; electric motors for vehicles; electric drives for vehicle motors; Land vehicles; Electric vehicles, namely, land vehicles, UTVs, snowmobiles, aircraft, ships, submarines, hovercraft, boats; hybrid electric vehicles namely, land vehicles, UTVs, snowmobiles, aircraft, ships, submarines, hovercraft, boats; four wheel drive electrically powered motor vehicles namely, land vehicles, UTVs and snowmobiles; structural parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods Scientific and technological services, namely, research and design of electronic and electrical systems, controllers and drive modules and motor vehicle parts; scientific and technological services, namely, electrical engineering; scientific and technological services, namely, analyzing technology requirements and developing recommendations for the computer software and systems and other technology needed to meet those requirements in the field of electric motors for vehicles; scientific and technological services, namely, technology advisory, supervision, inspection, diagnostic, support and consultation services relating to electric motors for vehicles; industrial analysis and research in the field of electric motors for vehicles; design and development of computer hardware and software components

Abstract

A method for controlling an electric motor, the method comprising receiving a command to place the electric motor in a short circuit mode; varying a limit to an available pulse width modulation depth for controlling current flow in the electric motor to a predetermined value over a predetermined time period or at a predetermined rate of change; wherein upon the pulse width modulation depth limit being varied to the predetermined value placing the electric motor in the short circuit mode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02P 3/22 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter for stopping or slowing an AC motor by short-circuit or resistive braking

Abstract

A bearing arrangement for mounting a wheel and an electric motor or generator having a stator and a rotor to a vehicle, the bearing arrangement comprising a sealing element and a bearing block, wherein the bearing block includes a first coupling element for coupling to a first radial wall of the rotor and the wheel, and a second coupling element for coupling to the stator and/or the vehicle, with a first bearing mounted between the first coupling element and the second coupling element to allow the first coupling element and the second coupling element to rotate relative to each other, wherein the first coupling element includes a mounting flange having a bolt hole arranged to extend through the mounting flange for receiving a bolt at a first aperture of the bolt hole for coupling the rotor and the wheel to the first coupling element, wherein the sealing element is arranged to be mounted over a second aperture of the bolt hole for inhibiting the ingress of dirt through the bolt hole.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 5/10 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with arrangements for protection from ingress, e.g. of water or fingers
• B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
• H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings
• H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans
• B60B 27/00 - Hubs
• B60B 27/04 - Hubs adapted to be rotatably arranged on axle housing driving means, e.g. sprockets
• H02K 5/15 - Mounting arrangements for bearing-shields or end plates
• H02K 5/16 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields
• H02K 5/173 - Means for supporting bearings, e.g. insulating supports or means for fitting bearings in the bearing-shields using bearings with rolling contact, e.g. ball bearings

Abstract

An arrangement for mounting a coil winding on a stator tooth, the arrangement comprising a mounting element having a first mounting arm for receiving a first stator tooth and a second mounting arm for receiving a second stator tooth, wherein the first mounting arm is movable relative to the second mounting arm between a first position and a second position; means for mounting an electrical conductor on the first stator tooth and the second stator tooth when the first mounting arm is in the first position relative to the second mounting arm to form a coil winding on the first stator tooth and the second stator tooth; and means for placing the first mounting arm in the second position relative to the second mounting arm when the conductor has been mounted on the first stator tooth and the second stator tooth to allow the first stator tooth and the second stator tooth to be removed from the first mounting arm and the second mounting arm respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
• H02K 1/14 - Stator cores with salient poles
• H02K 3/18 - Windings for salient poles
• H02K 15/095 - Forming windings by laying conductors into or around core parts by laying conductors around salient poles
• H02K 3/32 - Windings characterised by the shape, form or construction of the insulation
• H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto
• H02K 15/04 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of windings prior to their mounting into the machines

Abstract

A stator for an electric motor or generator, the stator comprising a circumferential support having a plurality of first engagement elements distributed about the circumferential support, a first resiliently deformable element having a first temperature sensing element mounted on the circumferential support, a plurality of teeth for receiving coil windings, wherein each tooth includes a second engagement element to allow engagement with a first engagement element on the circumferential support for allowing each tooth to be mounted on the circumferential support, wherein coil windings on a tooth are arranged to engage with the first temperature sensing element when the tooth is being mounted to the circumferential support with the first resiliently deformable element being arranged to deform upon the coil windings on the tooth engaging with the first temperature sensing element to move the temperature sensing element from a first position to a second position.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
• H02K 11/25 - Devices for sensing temperature, or actuated thereby
• H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
• H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes
• H02K 1/14 - Stator cores with salient poles

Abstract

A stator for an electric motor, the stator comprising a back-iron having a first surface and a heat sink having a second surface, wherein the first surface of the back-iron includes a plurality of keying features arranged to retain the heat sink to the back-iron, wherein the heat sink is arranged to provide cooling to the back-iron via the second surface, and wherein the second surface has complementary keying features to the plurality of keying features on the first surface that are formed by casting the heat sink on the first surface of the back-iron.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
• H02K 15/02 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies
• H02K 15/14 - CasingsEnclosuresSupports
• H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium

Abstract

A control system for a vehicle having an electric motor for providing drive torque to at least one wheel of the vehicle, an internal combustion engine for providing drive torque to at least one wheel of the vehicle, a manual transmission unit having a user selectable gear ratio that includes at least one user selectable forward gear and/or reverse gear, and a clutch actuator, the control system comprising a controller arranged to have three user selectable modes of operation, wherein in a first mode of operation the controller is arranged to allow the clutch actuator to engage and disengage the internal combustion engine from the manual transmission unit based upon a user selection, wherein when the clutch actuator is arranged to engage the internal combustion engine with the manual transmission unit, torque generated by the internal combustion engine is applied to the at least one wheel, and the electric motor is arranged to provide drive torque to the at least one wheel of the vehicle based on whether the user has selected the at least one forward gear or the at least one reverse gear; and in a second mode of operation the controller is arranged to allow the clutch actuator to engage and disengage the internal combustion engine from the manual transmission unit based upon a user selection, and to prevent the electric motor from providing drive torque to the at least one wheel of the vehicle; and in a third mode of operation the controller is arranged to allow the electric motor to provide drive torque to the at least one wheel of the vehicle based on whether the user has selected the at least one forward gear or the at least one reverse gear and to configure the clutch actuator to disengage the internal combustion engine from the manual transmission unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60W 50/08 - Interaction between the driver and the control system
• B60K 6/448 - Electrical distribution type
• B60K 6/52 - Driving a plurality of drive axles, e.g. four-wheel drive
• B60K 6/36 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the transmission gearings
• F16D 48/06 - Control by electric or electronic means, e.g. of fluid pressure
• B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
• B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
• B60W 20/10 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand

Abstract

A control system for a vehicle having a first wheel (101) arranged to be driven by a first drive source and a second wheel (101) arranged to be driven by a second drive source, wherein the first wheel and the second wheel are transversely located on the vehicle, the control system comprising a controller (102) and a monitoring device, wherein the monitoring device is arranged to monitor the power differential between the power being applied to the first wheel by the first drive source and the power being applied to the second wheel by the second drive source, wherein upon a determination that the power differential between the power being applied to the first wheel and the second wheel is greater than a predetermined value, the controller is arranged to reduce the power differential.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 28/14 - Safety devices for propulsion-unit control, specially adapted for, or arranged in, vehicles, e.g. preventing fuel supply or ignition in the event of potentially dangerous conditions responsive to conditions relating to the vehicle responsive to accident or emergency, e.g. deceleration, tilt of vehicle
• B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
• B60W 30/02 - Control of vehicle driving stability
• B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
• B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
• B60L 15/36 - Control or regulation of multiple-unit electrically-propelled vehicles with human control of a setting device with automatic control superimposed, e.g. to prevent excessive motor current

Abstract

A controller for placing an electric motor in a disabled condition, the controller comprising means arranged to place an inverter in a first configuration if a rotor of the electric motor is rotating above or equal to a predetermined velocity, and means arranged to place the inverter in a second configuration if the rotor of the electric motor is rotating below the predetermined velocity, wherein the first configuration of the inverter allows current generated by the electric motor to be redirected back to the electric motor and the second configuration of the inverter allows voltage generated by the electric motor to be switched across a battery.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02P 29/00 - Arrangements for regulating or controlling electric motors, appropriate for both AC and DC motors

Abstract

A radial portion of a rotor is rotatably mounted to a stator and a cylindrical portion axially extends over radial teeth formed on the stator. A first surface of the first soft ferromagnetic material element is mounted to an inner surface of the cylindrical portion and a second surface of the first soft ferromagnetic material element has mounted on it a first magnet such that a surface of a pole of the first magnet is oriented substantially non perpendicular to a line from the centre of the rotor to the first magnet. A first surface of a second soft ferromagnetic material element is mounted to the first magnet such that the first magnet is sandwiched between the first and second soft ferromagnetic material elements. A second surface of the second soft ferromagnetic material element is substantially perpendicular to the line from the centre of the rotor to the first magnet.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/27 - Rotor cores with permanent magnets
• H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans
• B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
• B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors

Abstract

An arrangement for mounting a magnet to a rotor or stator of an electric machine, wherein the rotor or stator is arranged to magnetically interact with the magnet to allow a magnetic force to magnetically attach the magnet to a first mounting surface on the rotor or stator, the arrangement comprising a mounting element having a second mounting surface, wherein the mounting element is arranged to magnetically interact with the magnet to allow a magnetic force to magnetically attach the magnet to the second mounting surface; means for moving the mounting element having the magnet magnetically attached to the second mounting surface to a predetermined distance from the first mounting surface of the rotor or stator; and means for moving the mounting element away from the first mounting surface when the mounting element is at the predetermined distance from the first mounting surface, wherein the magnetic force exerted between the magnet and the mounting element and the magnet and the rotor or stator is arranged to allow the magnetic force between the rotor or stator to retain the magnet to the first mounting surface when the mounting element is moved away from the first mounting surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/17 - Stator cores with permanent magnets
• H02K 1/27 - Rotor cores with permanent magnets
• H02K 15/03 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies having permanent magnets

Abstract

An electric motor or generator having a stator with stator teeth for mounting electrical coils and a rotor, wherein the stator has a first surface that is substantially perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the rotor and the rotor has a second surface that is formed in substantially the same radial position as the stator's first surface, wherein upon the rotor being pivoted perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the rotor the first surface and the second surface are arranged to prevent the rotor coming into contact with the stator teeth.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/27 - Rotor cores with permanent magnets
• H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings
• B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
• H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans

Abstract

A bearing arrangement for mounting a wheel and an electric motor or generator having a stator and a rotor to a vehicle, the bearing arrangement comprising a sealing element and a bearing block, wherein the bearing block includes a first coupling element for coupling to a first radial wall of the rotor and the wheel, and a second coupling element for coupling to the stator and/or the vehicle, with a first bearing mounted between the first coupling element and the second coupling element to allow the first coupling element and the second coupling element to rotate relative to each other, wherein the first coupling element includes a mounting flange having a bolt hole arranged to extend through the mounting flange for receiving a bolt at a first aperture of the bolt hole for coupling the rotor and the wheel to the first coupling element, wherein the sealing element is arranged to be mounted over a second aperture of the bolt hole for inhibiting the ingress of dirt through the bolt hole.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 5/10 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with arrangements for protection from ingress, e.g. of water or fingers
• B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
• H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings
• H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans

Abstract

An electric motor or generator comprising a stator having stator teeth for mounting electrical coils, a rotor, a first electrical device arranged to control current in the electric coils to generate a rotational torque on the rotor and a second electrical device arranged to modify current provided to the first electrical device, wherein the stator includes a cooling arrangement having a cooling channel arranged to cool the electrical coils, the first electrical device and the second electrical device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 9/22 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by solid heat conducting material embedded in, or arranged in contact with, the stator or rotor, e.g. heat bridges
• H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans
• H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil
• H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
• H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines
• H02K 1/20 - Stationary parts of the magnetic circuit with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
• H02K 9/00 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating
• B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
• B60L 11/00 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle (B60L 8/00, B60L 13/00 take precedence;arrangements or mounting of prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines for mutual or common propulsion B60K 6/20)
• H02K 21/22 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnetsSynchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating around the armatures, e.g. flywheel magnetos
• H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium

Abstract

A control module for an electric motor having a stator that includes a first surface, wherein cooling fluid flows within the stator for providing cooling to the first surface, the control module having a power device having switching elements; a control device for controlling operation of the switching elements; a housing with a first side for mounting to the first surface, wherein the first side includes an aperture allowing a portion of the power device to contact the first surface when the housing is mounted to the first surface for cooling the switching elements, wherein the control device is mounted in the housing on an opposite side of the power device to the first side of the housing and an elastomer is located over the power device and the control device for providing an electrical insulation barrier over the switching elements and electrical components on the control device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil
• H02K 11/20 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection for measuring, monitoring, testing, protecting or switching
• H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
• H02K 9/22 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by solid heat conducting material embedded in, or arranged in contact with, the stator or rotor, e.g. heat bridges
• H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
• B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
• B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
• H02K 11/215 - Magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-effect or magneto-resistive elements
• H02K 11/27 - Devices for sensing current, or actuated thereby
• H02K 15/14 - CasingsEnclosuresSupports
• H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans
• H02K 21/22 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnetsSynchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating around the armatures, e.g. flywheel magnetos
• H02K 29/08 - Motors or generators having non-mechanical commutating devices, e.g. discharge tubes or semiconductor devices with position sensing devices using magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-plates or magneto-resistors

Abstract

An arrangement for mounting a coil winding on a stator tooth, the arrangement comprising a mounting element having a first mounting arm for receiving a first stator tooth and a second mounting arm for receiving a second stator tooth, wherein the first mounting arm is movable relative to the second mounting arm between a first position and a second position; means for mounting an electrical conductor on the first stator tooth and the second stator tooth when the first mounting arm is in the first position relative to the second mounting arm to form a coil winding on the first stator tooth and the second stator tooth; and means for placing the first mounting arm in the second position relative to the second mounting arm when the conductor has been mounted on the first stator tooth and the second stator tooth to allow the first stator tooth and the second stator tooth to be removed from the first mounting arm and the second mounting arm respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/14 - Stator cores with salient poles
• H02K 15/095 - Forming windings by laying conductors into or around core parts by laying conductors around salient poles
• H02K 15/04 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of windings prior to their mounting into the machines
• H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings

Abstract

An electric motor or generator comprising a stator with at least one coil winding, wherein the stator includes a first surface having a section of the at least one coil winding extending in a direction away from the first surface, and a control module having a housing with a first side that is arranged to be mounted to the first surface of the stator, wherein the housing includes a first element for detecting current flow, and a control device for controlling current flow in the at least one coil winding based upon the current flow detected by the first element, wherein the section of the at least one coil winding that is arranged to extend away from the first surface is arranged to extend through an aperture formed on the first side of the housing for coupling to the control device, wherein the first element is mounted in the housing adjacent to the aperture.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 11/27 - Devices for sensing current, or actuated thereby
• H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
• H02K 11/215 - Magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-effect or magneto-resistive elements
• H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil
• H02K 9/22 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by solid heat conducting material embedded in, or arranged in contact with, the stator or rotor, e.g. heat bridges
• H02K 11/20 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection for measuring, monitoring, testing, protecting or switching
• H02K 5/20 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with channels or ducts for flow of cooling medium
• H02K 15/14 - CasingsEnclosuresSupports
• B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
• B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train
• H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans
• H02K 21/22 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnetsSynchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating around the armatures, e.g. flywheel magnetos
• H02K 29/08 - Motors or generators having non-mechanical commutating devices, e.g. discharge tubes or semiconductor devices with position sensing devices using magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-plates or magneto-resistors

Abstract

An inverter for an electric motor or generator having a first device and a second device mounted on an element. The first device includes a first switch, a first contact arranged to be coupled to a first terminal of a power source, and a second contact. The second device includes a second switch, a third contact arranged to be coupled to a second terminal of a power source, and a fourth contact. The first device and the second device are mounted on the element such that a portion of the first contact of the first device that is arranged to be coupled to the first terminal of a power source and a portion of the third contact of the second device that is arranged to be coupled to second terminal of a power source are located adjacent to each other on a first region of the element and the second contact of the first device and the fourth contact of the second device are arranged to be coupled to a coil winding of the electric motor or generator.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02P 27/04 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage
• H02P 6/14 - Electronic commutators
• H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output
• H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters

Abstract

A stator for an electric motor or generator, the stator comprising a circumferential support having a plurality of first engagement elements distributed about the circumferential support, a first resiliently deformable element having a first temperature sensing element mounted on the circumferential support, a plurality of teeth for receiving coil windings, wherein each tooth includes a second engagement element to allow engagement with a first engagement element on the circumferential support for allowing each tooth to be mounted on the circumferential support, wherein coil windings on a tooth are arranged to engage with the first temperature sensing element when the tooth is being mounted to the circumferential support with the first resiliently deformable element being arranged to deform upon the coil windings on the tooth engaging with the first temperature sensing element to move the temperature sensing element from a first position to a second position.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 11/25 - Devices for sensing temperature, or actuated thereby

Abstract

A control system for an electric motor, the control system comprising a first control device arranged to control an operation of a first component of the electric motor; a second control device arranged to control an operation of a second component of the electric motor, wherein the first control device is arranged to transmit to the second control device a first signal for indicating the transmission of data over a first communication link to the second control device, wherein the second control device is arranged to use the timing of the first signal to synchronize the operation of the second component with the operation of the first component.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 5/40 - Conversion of AC power input into AC power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases with intermediate conversion into DC
• H02P 25/22 - Multiple windingsWindings for more than three phases
• H02P 27/08 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters with pulse width modulation
• H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics

Abstract

A control system for an electric motor, the control system comprising a first control device arranged to control current in a first coil set of the electric motor and a second control device arranged to control current in a second coil set of the electric motor; wherein the first control device includes a first interface arrangement for receiving data from a first controller for allowing the first control device to determine a required current flow in the first coil set, wherein the first interface arrangement is arranged to communicate data to the second control device for allowing the second control device to determine a required current flow in the second coil set.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02P 27/04 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage
• H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
• H02P 25/22 - Multiple windingsWindings for more than three phases
• H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings
• H02K 16/04 - Machines with one rotor and two stators

Abstract

A stator or rotor for an electric motor or generator comprising a plurality of teeth for receiving coil windings, wherein each tooth has an injection molded plastic layer formed on a plurality of sides of each tooth with a first gap formed in the injection molded plastic layer on a first side of each of the teeth with a first insulation element placed in the first gap formed in the injection molded plastic layer, wherein the injection molded plastic layer and first insulation element are arranged to electrically insulate the plurality of teeth from the coil windings.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/04 - Details of the magnetic circuit characterised by the material used for insulating the magnetic circuit or parts thereof
• H02K 3/34 - Windings characterised by the shape, form or construction of the insulation between conductors or between conductor and core, e.g. slot insulation
• H02K 3/30 - Windings characterised by the insulating material
• H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto
• H02K 3/32 - Windings characterised by the shape, form or construction of the insulation
• H02K 1/14 - Stator cores with salient poles
• H02K 9/22 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by solid heat conducting material embedded in, or arranged in contact with, the stator or rotor, e.g. heat bridges

Abstract

An electric motor or generator having a stator having two coil sets arranged to produce a magnetic field for generating a drive torque; two control devices; and a first capacitor arranged to be coupled to a power source for providing current to the two control devices, wherein the first control device is coupled to a first coil set and the first capacitor and the second control device is coupled to a second coil set and the first capacitor, wherein each control device is arranged to control current in the respective coil set to generate a magnetic field in the respective coil set.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings
• H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
• H01G 4/248 - Terminals the terminals embracing or surrounding the capacitive element, e.g. caps
• H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection
• H02K 3/30 - Windings characterised by the insulating material
• H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics

Abstract

A capacitor component including a first busbar, a first electrode and a second electrode separated by a dielectric film, wherein the first electrode, the second electrode and the dielectric film are arranged in a annular ring with the first busbar arranged around the outer circumference of the annular ring, wherein the first busbar is in electrical contact with the first electrode and the first busbar includes a gap in a circumferential portion of the first busbar.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings
• H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
• H01G 4/248 - Terminals the terminals embracing or surrounding the capacitive element, e.g. caps
• H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection
• H02K 3/30 - Windings characterised by the insulating material
• H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics

Abstract

A rotor for an electric motor or generator, the rotor comprising a radial portion, a cylindrical portion, a first soft ferromagnetic material element, and a second soft ferromagnetic material element, wherein the radial portion is arranged to be rotatably mounted to a stator and the cylindrical portion is arranged to axially extend over radial teeth formed on the stator when the rotor is rotatably mounted to the stator, wherein a first surface of the first soft ferromagnetic material element is mounted to an inner surface of the cylindrical portion and a second surface of the first soft ferromagnetic material element is arranged to have mounted on it a first magnet such that a surface of a pole of the first magnet is oriented substantially non perpendicular to a line from the centre of the rotor to the first magnet, wherein a first surface of the second soft ferromagnetic material element is arranged to be mounted to the first magnet such that the first magnet is sandwiched between the first soft ferromagnetic material element and the second soft ferromagnetic material element, wherein a second surface of the second soft ferromagnetic material element arranged to be substantially perpendicular to the line from the centre of the rotor to the first magnet.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/27 - Rotor cores with permanent magnets
• H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans

Abstract

A control unit for identifying a fault in an electric motor or generator, the control unit comprising means for measuring a value of a first parameter associated with the operation of the electric motor or generator; means for increasing a counter value if the difference between the measured first parameter value or a value derived from the measured value and a second value is greater than a first predetermined value; means for decreasing the counter value if the difference between the measured first parameter value and the second value is less than the first predetermined value; and means for generating a signal indicative of a fault if the counter value exceeds a second predetermined value.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02P 31/00 - Arrangements for regulating or controlling electric motors not provided for in groups , or
• G01R 31/34 - Testing dynamo-electric machines
• H02P 29/02 - Providing protection against overload without automatic interruption of supply
• B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
• B60L 15/02 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit

Abstract

An electric motor or generator system comprising a stator, a rotor, a first bearing, a first coupling device and a second coupling device, wherein the second coupling device includes a first coupling element arranged to be coupled to a vehicle and a second coupling element coupled to the rotor with a second bearing mounted between the first coupling element and the second coupling element to allow the rotor to rotate relative to the vehicle, wherein the first bearing is mounted between a surface of the stator and a surface of the rotor or the second coupling element to allow the rotor to rotate relative to the stator and the first coupling device is arranged to substantially preventing movement of the stator relative to the first coupling element in a first degree of freedom while allowing movement of the stator relative to the first coupling element in at least a second degree of freedom.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
• B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
• H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines

Abstract

An electric motor or generator comprising a stator having stator teeth for mounting electrical coils, a rotor, a first electrical device arranged to control current in the electric coils to generate a rotational torque on the rotor and a second electrical device arranged to modify current provided to the first electrical device, wherein the stator includes a cooling arrangement having a cooling channel arranged to cool the electrical coils, the first electrical device and the second electrical device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil
• H02K 9/22 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by solid heat conducting material embedded in, or arranged in contact with, the stator or rotor, e.g. heat bridges
• H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection
• H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans

Abstract

An electric motor or generator comprising a stator with at least one coil winding, wherein the stator includes a first surface having a section of the at least one coil winding extending in a direction away from the first surface, and a control module having a housing with a first side that is arranged to be mounted to the first surface of the stator, wherein the housing includes a first element for detecting current flow, and a control device for controlling current flow in the at least one coil winding based upon the current flow detected by the first element, wherein the section of the at least one coil winding that is arranged to extend away from the first surface is arranged to extend through an aperture formed on the first side of the housing for coupling to the control device, wherein the first element is mounted in the housing adjacent to the aperture.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection
• H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil
• H02K 9/22 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by solid heat conducting material embedded in, or arranged in contact with, the stator or rotor, e.g. heat bridges
• H02K 29/08 - Motors or generators having non-mechanical commutating devices, e.g. discharge tubes or semiconductor devices with position sensing devices using magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-plates or magneto-resistors
• H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans
• H02K 21/22 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnetsSynchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating around the armatures, e.g. flywheel magnetos

Abstract

A control module for an electric motor having a stator that includes a first surface, wherein cooling fluid is arranged to flow within the stator for providing cooling to the first surface, the power module comprising a power device having switching elements for controlling current flow in coil windings mounted on the stator; a control device for controlling the operation of the switching devices; a housing with a first side for mounting to the first surface of the stator, wherein the first side of the housing includes an aperture for allowing a portion of the power device to be in contract with the first surface of the stator when the housing is mounted to the first surface for providing cooling to the switching elements, wherein the control device is arranged to be mounted in the housing on an opposite side of the power device to the first side of the housing and an elastomer is located over the power device and the control device for providing an electrical insulation barrier over the switches on the power device and electrical components on the control device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection
• H02K 9/22 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating by solid heat conducting material embedded in, or arranged in contact with, the stator or rotor, e.g. heat bridges
• H02K 21/22 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnetsSynchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating around the armatures, e.g. flywheel magnetos
• H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans
• H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil

Abstract

An inverter for an electric motor or generator, the inverter comprising a first device and a second device mounted on an element, wherein the first device includes a first switch, a first contact arranged to be coupled to a first terminal of a power source, and a second contact, wherein in a first mode of operation the first switch is arranged to electrically couple the first contact to the second contact and in a second mode of operation the first switch is arranged to electrically isolate the first contact from the second contact; the second device includes a second switch, a third contact arranged to be coupled to a second terminal of a power source, and a four contact, wherein in a first mode of operation the second switch is arranged to electrically couple the third contact to the fourth contact and in a second mode of operation the second switch is arranged to electrically isolate the third contact from the fourth contact, wherein the first device and the second device are mounted on the element such that a portion of the first contact of the first device that is arranged to be coupled to the first terminal of a power source and a portion of the third contact of the second device that is arranged to be coupled to second terminal of a power source are located adjacent to each other on a first region of the element and the second contact of the first device and the fourth contact of the second device are arranged to be coupled to a coil winding of the electric motor or generator.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output

Abstract

An electric motor or generator having a stator (252) with stator teeth for mounting electrical coils and a rotor (240), wherein the stator (252) has a first surface that is substantially perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the rotor (240) and the rotor (240) has a second surface that is formed in substantially the same radial position as the stator's first surface, wherein upon the rotor (240) being pivoted perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the rotor (240) the first surface and the second surface are arranged to prevent the rotor (240) coming into contact with the stator teeth.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/27 - Rotor cores with permanent magnets
• H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
• B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
• H02K 7/08 - Structural association with bearings
• H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans

Abstract

A control system for an electric motor, the control system comprising a first control device arranged to control an operation of a first component of the electric motor; a second control device arranged to control an operation of a second component of the electric motor, wherein the first control device is arranged to transmit to the second control device a first signal for indicating the transmission of data over a first communication link to the second control device, wherein the second control device is arranged to use the timing of the first signal to synchronise the operation of the second component with the operation of the first component.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02P 25/22 - Multiple windingsWindings for more than three phases
• H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection

Abstract

An electric motor or generator system comprising a rotor having a first set of magnet poles; a stator having a first sensor mounted on the stator and a second sensor mounted in substantially a diametrically opposite position on the stator relative to the first sensor, wherein the first sensor is arranged to output a first signal indicative of a first rotor flux angle associated with the first set of magnet poles as the rotor rotates relative to the stator and the second sensor is arranged to output a second signal indicative of a second rotor flux angle associated with the first set of magnet poles as the rotor rotates relative to the stator; and means arranged to determine a corrected rotor flux angle by averaging the first rotor flux angle indicated by the first sensor and the second rotor flux angle indicated by the second sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02P 6/16 - Circuit arrangements for detecting position
• B60L 15/02 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train characterised by the form of the current used in the control circuit
• H02K 29/08 - Motors or generators having non-mechanical commutating devices, e.g. discharge tubes or semiconductor devices with position sensing devices using magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-plates or magneto-resistors
• H02P 21/06 - Rotor flux based control involving the use of rotor position or rotor speed sensors
• G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
• B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
• H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings
• H02K 7/14 - Structural association with mechanical loads, e.g. with hand-held machine tools or fans

Abstract

A stator for an electric motor or generator comprising a circumferential support having a plurality of protrusions circumferentially distributed about the support; and a plurality of teeth arranged to receive coil windings, wherein each tooth includes a recess with interlocking means formed within the recess for engaging with a protrusion mounted on the circumferential support in a radial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
• H02K 1/28 - Means for mounting or fastening rotating magnetic parts on to, or to, the rotor structures
• H02K 1/14 - Stator cores with salient poles
• H02K 1/06 - Details of the magnetic circuit characterised by the shape, form or construction
• H02K 15/06 - Embedding prefabricated windings in the machines

Abstract

An energy system for a vehicle, the energy system comprising an electric machine arranged to provide a drive torque when placed in a drive mode of operation and arranged to generate current when placed in a braking mode of operation; a resistor placed in series with a switch and a capacitor, wherein the switch is arranged to control the flow of current generated by the electric machine through the resistor to allow energy to be stored on the capacitor and for energy to be dissipated in the resistor.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells

Abstract

A brake arrangement for a vehicle comprising a braking system arranged to vary hydraulic or pneumatic brake pressure that is arranged to apply a pressure to a brake caliper; an electric motor arranged to generate a braking torque that is applied to a first wheel when the electric motor is placed in a braking mode of operation, wherein the electric motor is arranged to vary brake torque generated when the electric motor is in the braking mode dependent upon a predetermined operating condition of the braking system.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 8/64 - Arrangements for adjusting wheel-braking force to meet varying vehicular or ground-surface conditions, e.g. limiting or varying distribution of braking force responsive to a speed condition, e.g. acceleration or deceleration responsive to speed and another condition or to plural speed conditions using electrical circuitry for controlling the braking action, the circuitry deriving a control function relating to the dynamic of the braked vehicle or wheel wherein the controlled braking action is characterised by the manner in which the braking fluid pressure is reduced or reapplied
• B60T 13/58 - Combined or convertible systems
• B60T 1/10 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels by utilising wheel movement for accumulating energy, e.g. driving air compressors
• B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
• B60L 7/26 - Controlling the braking effect
• B60L 7/08 - Controlling the braking effect
• B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission
• B60T 8/176 - Brake regulation specially adapted to prevent excessive wheel slip during vehicle deceleration, e.g. ABS

Abstract

A control system for an electric motor, the control system comprising a first control device arranged to control current in a first coil set of the electric motor and a second control device arranged to control current in a second coil set of the electric motor; wherein the first control device includes a first interface arrangement for receiving data from a first controller for allowing the first control device to determine a required current flow in the first coil set, wherein the first interface arrangement is arranged to communicate data to the second control device for allowing the second control device to determine a required current flow in the second coil set.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02P 25/22 - Multiple windingsWindings for more than three phases
• H02K 3/28 - Layout of windings or of connections between windings
• H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection
• H02K 16/04 - Machines with one rotor and two stators

Abstract

A stator or rotor for an electric motor or generator comprising a plurality of teeth for receiving coil windings, wherein each tooth has an injection moulded plastic layer formed on a plurality of sides of each tooth with a first gap formed in the injection moulded plastic layer on a first side of each of the teeth with a first insulation element placed in the first gap formed in the injection moulded plastic layer, wherein the injection moulded plastic layer and first insulation element are arranged to electrically insulate the plurality of teeth from the coil windings.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 3/30 - Windings characterised by the insulating material
• H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto

Abstract

A stator or rotor for an electric motor or generator comprising a circumferential support having a protrusion; a tooth arranged to receive coil windings, wherein the tooth includes a recess in which is housed the protrusion of the circumferential support, and the protrusion and the recess in the tooth are arranged to have a cavity or channel formed on an adjacent surface of the recess and the protrusion when the protrusion is housed in the recess, wherein a material is placed inside the cavities or channels formed by the adjacent surfaces of the recess and the protrusion for retaining the tooth to the support.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/14 - Stator cores with salient poles
• H02K 3/52 - Fastening salient pole windings or connections thereto
• H02K 15/02 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies

Abstract

A vehicle having a controller; a plurality of electrical devices; a communication bus coupled between the controller and the plurality of electrical devices for allowing the controller to communicate with the plurality of electrical devices; and a plurality of signal lines, wherein each signal line is coupled between the controller and a respective electrical device for allowing the controller to enable and disable one or more functions of the respective electrical device, wherein the controller is arranged to enable a first function of a first electrical device of the plurality of electrical devices using a first signal line and communicate over the communication bus to the first electrical device a first identifier for allowing the first electrical device to be identified over the communication bus and/or to enable a second function of the first electrical device of the plurality of electrical devices using the first signal line and receive an identifier from the first electrical device over the communication bus for determining whether the first signal line and identifier are associated with the same electrical device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
• B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
• H04L 29/12 - Arrangements, apparatus, circuits or systems, not covered by a single one of groups characterised by the data terminal
• H04L 12/40 - Bus networks
• B60L 3/12 - Recording operating variables

Abstract

An electric motor or generator comprising a stator having two coil sets arranged to produce a magnetic field for generating a drive torque; two control devices; and a first capacitor arranged to be coupled to a power source for providing current to the two control devices, wherein the first control device is coupled to a first coil set and the first capacitor and the second control device is coupled to a second coil set and the first capacitor, wherein each control device is arranged to control current in the respective coil set to generate a magnetic field in the respective coil set.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection

Abstract

A capacitor component comprising a first busbar, a first electrode and a second electrode separated by a dielectric film, wherein the first electrode, the second electrode and the dielectric film are arranged in a annular ring with the first busbar arranged around the outer circumference of the annular ring, wherein the first busbar is in electrical contact with the first electrode and the first busbar includes a gap in a circumferential portion of the first busbar.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01G 4/248 - Terminals the terminals embracing or surrounding the capacitive element, e.g. caps
• H01G 4/38 - Multiple capacitors, i.e. structural combinations of fixed capacitors
• H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection

Abstract

A suspension control system for a vehicle having a wheel (52) mounted to the vehicle via a suspension device mounted to a mounting point on the vehicle with an electric motor being arranged to apply to the wheel a torque for driving the wheel, the suspension control system comprising a controller arranged to modulate a torque applied to the wheel by the electric motor based on the relative longitudinal movement of the wheel with respect to the mounting point on the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 9/00 - Electric propulsion with power supply external to the vehicle
• B60L 11/00 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle (B60L 8/00, B60L 13/00 take precedence;arrangements or mounting of prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines for mutual or common propulsion B60K 6/20)
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
• G05D 3/00 - Control of position or direction
• G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
• G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
• B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
• B60G 17/08 - Characteristics of fluid dampers
• B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
• B62D 6/00 - Arrangements for automatically controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to, e.g. control circuits
• B62D 11/00 - Steering non-deflectable wheelsSteering endless tracks or the like
• B62D 12/00 - Steering specially adapted for vehicles operating in tandem or having pivotally connected frames
• B63G 8/20 - Steering equipment
• B63H 25/04 - Initiating means for steering automatic, e.g. reacting to compass
• G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
• B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
• B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel

Abstract

A vehicle (100) comprising an engine (103) arranged to apply a first drive torque to a first wheel (101) for moving the vehicle (100); and an electric motor (40) arranged to apply a second drive torque to a second wheel (101) for moving the vehicle (100) when in a drive mode and to generate a current when placed in a braking mode of operation and the electric motor (40) is being driven by the second wheel (101), wherein the electric motor (40) is arranged to operate in the braking mode when the engine (103) is applying a drive torque to the first wheel (101).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 6/48 - Parallel type
• B60K 6/52 - Driving a plurality of drive axles, e.g. four-wheel drive
• B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
• B60W 10/06 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of combustion engines
• B60W 10/08 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units including control of electric propulsion units, e.g. motors or generators
• B60W 10/26 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of energy storage means for electrical energy, e.g. batteries or capacitors
• B60W 20/00 - Control systems specially adapted for hybrid vehicles
• B60W 30/02 - Control of vehicle driving stability
• B60T 1/10 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels by utilising wheel movement for accumulating energy, e.g. driving air compressors
• B60T 13/58 - Combined or convertible systems
• B60L 7/26 - Controlling the braking effect

Abstract

A control unit for identifying a fault in an electric motor or generator, the control unit comprising means for measuring a value of a first parameter associated with the operation of the electric motor or generator; means for increasing a counter value if the difference between the measured first parameter value or a value derived from the measured value and a second value is greater than a first predetermined value; means for decreasing the counter value if the difference between the measured first parameter value and the second value is less than the first predetermined value; and means for generating a signal indicative of a fault if the counter value exceeds a second predetermined value.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02P 29/02 - Providing protection against overload without automatic interruption of supply