公开(公告)号：WO2020092040A1

公开(公告)日：2020-05-07

申请号：PCT/US2019/057205

申请日：2019-10-21

Applicant: REGAL BELOIT AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： HOFFMANN, Kim D.

IPC: F16C33/66 ,  F16C33/38 ,  F16C33/41

Abstract: A bearing retainer for use in a bearing is provided. The bearing includes an inner ring, rolling elements and an outer ring. The bearing retainer includes a body. The body defines an inner periphery and an outer periphery of the body. The body further defines a plurality of inner walls. Each inner wall defines an opening extending from the inner periphery to the outer periphery of the body. The plurality of openings is adapted to receive one of the rolling elements. The inner walls are adapted to keep the rolling elements in a spaced apart relationship. Ribs extend inwardly from the inner periphery of the body.

公开(公告)号：WO2017048515A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-23

申请号：PCT/US2016/049840

申请日：2016-09-01

Applicant: REGAL BELOIT AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： CHRETIEN, Ludovic Andre ,  BECERRA, Roger Carlos ,  WRIGHT, Kamron Mark ,  MANZ, Lester Benjamin

IPC: H02P27/08

CPC classification number: H02P27/06 ,  H02P1/022 ,  H02P1/30 ,  H02P1/426 ,  H02P1/44 ,  H02P25/04

Abstract: Controllers for controlling hybrid motor drive circuits configured to drive a motor are provided herein. A controller is configured to drive the motor using an inverter when a motor commanded frequency is not within a predetermined range of line input power frequencies, and couple line input power to an output of the inverter using a first switch device when the motor commanded frequency is within the predetermined range of line input power frequencies.

Abstract translation: 用于控制配置为驱动电动机的混合电动机驱动电路的控制器在此提供。 控制器被配置为当电动机指令频率不在线路输入功率频率的预定范围内时使用逆变器来驱动电动机，并且当电动机命令频率为...时，使用第一开关装置将线路输入功率耦合到逆变器的输出 在线路输入功率频率的预定范围内。

公开(公告)号：WO2016029053A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-25

申请号：PCT/US2015/046164

申请日：2015-08-20

Applicant: REGAL BELOIT AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： HAMILTON, Katie D. ,  BUTTRAM, Darrel C. ,  MULLIN, Paul S. ,  ZIEGLER, William A.

IPC: H02H7/08

CPC classification number: H02H7/0852 ,  H02H7/0833

Abstract: A thermal protection device and methods for protecting a motor are described. The thermal protection device is electrically coupled between a power supply and a gate drive circuit for driving the motor. The thermal protection device is configured to disconnect the power supply from the gate drive circuit when a temperature measured by the thermal protection device exceeds a threshold temperature value.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于保护电动机的热保护装置和方法。 热保护装置电耦合在电源和用于驱动电动机的栅极驱动电路之间。 热保护装置被配置为当由热保护装置测量的温度超过阈值温度值时，从栅极驱动电路断开电源。

公开(公告)号：WO2015168603A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-05

申请号：PCT/US2015/028856

申请日：2015-05-01

Applicant: REGAL BELOIT AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： COCKS, Rachele B. ,  STAUFFER, Zachary J. ,  ROHOZA, Rafal P.

IPC: F04D17/08 ,  F04D29/22 ,  F04D29/24

CPC classification number: F04D29/282 ,  F04D29/281 ,  F04D29/30 ,  F04D29/624 ,  F05D2240/301 ,  F05D2240/305 ,  Y02T50/673 ,  Y10T29/4933

Abstract: A centrifugal fan assembly having an axis of rotation includes an inlet ring, a back plate, and a plurality of blades coupled between the inlet ring and the back plate. At least one blade of the plurality of blades includes a radially inner edge, a radially outer edge, and at least one flow channel extending obliquely therebetween. The at least one flow channel includes an inlet defined on the radially inner edge and an outlet defined on the radially outer edge, wherein the inlet and the outlet are positioned at different axial locations along a length of the blade.

Abstract translation: 具有旋转轴线的离心式风扇组件包括入口环，后板和联接在入口环和后板之间的多个叶片。 多个叶片中的至少一个叶片包括径向内边缘，径向外边缘和至少一个在其间倾斜延伸的流动通道。 所述至少一个流动通道包括限定在所述径向内边缘上的入口和限定在所述径向外边缘上的出口，其中所述入口和所述出口沿着所述叶片的长度定位在不同的轴向位置处。

公开(公告)号：WO2015138211A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-17

申请号：PCT/US2015/018943

申请日：2015-03-05

Applicant: REGAL BELOIT AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： MULLIN, Paul S. ,  SMITH, Michael D.

IPC: G05B23/02 ,  H02P6/08 ,  H02P6/12

CPC classification number: G06Q10/00 ,  F24F11/52 ,  G06Q10/20

Abstract: A motor controller for a motor is described. The motor controller includes a communication device coupled to a memory device. The motor controller is configured to receive, using the communication device, a status query from a client computing device. The motor controller is additionally configured to transmit diagnostic data from the memory device to the client computing device, transmit identification data associated with the motor controller to the client computing device, receive, from the client computing device, a decommission password generated from the identification data, and disable the motor using the decommission password.

Abstract translation: 描述用于电动机的电动机控制器。 马达控制器包括耦合到存储器件的通信设备。 电动机控制器被配置为使用通信设备从客户端计算设备接收状态查询。 电动机控制器还被配置为将诊断数据从存储器设备发送到客户端计算设备，将与电动机控制器相关联的识别数据传送到客户端计算设备，从客户端计算设备接收从识别数据生成的停用密码 ，并使用停用密码禁用电机。

公开(公告)号：WO2015094940A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：PCT/US2014/069914

申请日：2014-12-12

Applicant: REGAL BELOIT AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： LYONS, Leslie A.

IPC: F01D5/20

CPC classification number: F04D29/30 ,  F04D29/282 ,  F05D2240/304 ,  Y10T29/49327

Abstract: A blower assembly includes a housing including an outlet and a cutoff point positioned proximate the outlet. The blower assembly also includes an impeller including a plurality of blades that each includes a tip portion including a radially outer edge and a transition point that divides the radially outer edge into a first portion and a second portion. The impeller is positioned within the housing such that a first radial gap is defined between the cutoff point and the first portion and a second radial gap is defined between the cutoff point and the second portion. The first radial gap includes a constant width that is shorter than a width of the second radial gap.

Abstract translation: 鼓风机组件包括壳体，其包括出口和位于出口附近的截止点。 鼓风机组件还包括叶轮，叶轮包括多个叶片，每个叶片包括包括径向外边缘的尖端部分和将径向外边缘分成第一部分和第二部分的过渡点。 叶轮定位在壳体内，使得在截止点和第一部分之间限定第一径向间隙，并且在截止点和第二部分之间限定第二径向间隙。 第一径向间隙包括比第二径向间隙的宽度短的恒定宽度。

公开(公告)号：WO2014158903A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：PCT/US2014/020812

申请日：2014-03-05

Applicant: REGAL BELOIT AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： CHRETIEN, Ludovic Andre ,  BECERRA, Roger Carlos ,  POST, Steven W.

IPC: H02J3/38

CPC classification number: H02P27/08 ,  H02J1/102

Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling an electric motor are provided herein. The system is configured to be coupled to a power supply. The electric motor system includes a rectifier, an electric motor, and a microcontroller. The rectifier is configured to convert an alternating current (AC) voltage input to a direct current (DC) voltage. The microcontroller is configured to extract power from a generator device.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于控制电动机的方法和系统。 该系统被配置为耦合到电源。 电动机系统包括整流器，电动机和微控制器。 整流器被配置为将交流（AC）电压输入转换为直流（DC）电压。 微控制器被配置为从发电机设备提取电力。

公开(公告)号：WO2014150494A2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：PCT/US2014023421

申请日：2014-03-11

Applicant: REGAL BELOIT AMERICA INC

Inventor： COCKS RACHELE BARBARA ,  HULL MICHAEL R ,  GOLM NORMAN C JR ,  BEIFUS BRIAN L ,  STAUFFER ZACHARY J ,  WARRINER LISA M

IPC: F04C18/22

CPC classification number: F01D5/141 ,  F04D29/282 ,  F04D29/305 ,  F05B2230/60 ,  Y10T29/49336

Abstract: In one aspect, a flexible fan blade for use in a centrifugal fan impeller having at least one of a rear plate and a front plate with an air inlet is provided. The flexible fan blade comprises a fixed central portion fixedly coupled to at least one of the front plate and the rear plate of the centrifugal fan impeller. The flexible fan blade also includes a trailing edge extending from the fixed central portion and being moveable between a first position and a second position. The trailing edge is fabricated from a compliant material. Furthermore, the trailing edge is flexible in relation to the fixed central portion between a first position and a second position. The flexible fan blade also includes a leading edge extending from the fixed central portion in opposed relation to the trailing edge.

Abstract translation: 一方面，提供了一种用于离心风扇叶轮的柔性风扇叶片，其具有后板和具有进气口的前板中的至少一个。 柔性风扇叶片包括固定地连接到离心风扇叶轮的前板和后板中的至少一个的固定中心部分。 柔性风扇叶片还包括从固定中心部分延伸并可在第一位置和第二位置之间移动的后缘。 后缘由柔顺材料制成。 此外，后缘在第一位置和第二位置之间相对于固定中心部分是柔性的。 柔性风扇叶片还包括从固定的中心部分相对于后缘延伸的前缘。

公开(公告)号：WO2014138249A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-12

申请号：PCT/US2014/020780

申请日：2014-03-05

Applicant: REGAL BELOIT AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： POST, Steven W. ,  GARRISON, Bobby D.

IPC: H02P9/04

CPC classification number: F25B41/062 ,  F25B2400/141 ,  Y10T29/49352

Abstract: An energy recovery apparatus for use in a refrigeration system, comprises an intake port, a nozzle, a turbine and a discharge port. The intake port is adapted to be in fluid communication with a condenser of a refrigeration system. The nozzle comprises a fluid passageway. The nozzle is configured to expand refrigerant discharged from the condenser and increase velocity of the refrigerant as it passes through the fluid passageway. The turbine is positioned relative to the nozzle and configured to be driven by refrigerant discharged from the fluid passageway. The discharge port is downstream of the turbine and is configured to be in fluid communication with an evaporator of the refrigeration system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制冷系统的能量回收装置，包括进气口，喷嘴，涡轮机和排出口。 进气口适于与制冷系统的冷凝器流体连通。 喷嘴包括流体通道。 喷嘴被构造成扩张从冷凝器排出的制冷剂，并且当制冷剂通过流体通道时，增加制冷剂的速度。 涡轮机相对于喷嘴定位，并被构造成由从流体通道排出的制冷剂驱动。 排出口位于涡轮机的下游，并被构造成与制冷系统的蒸发器流体连通。

公开(公告)号：WO2012149237A3

公开(公告)日：2013-07-25

申请号：PCT/US2012035329

申请日：2012-04-27

Applicant: REGAL BELOIT AMERICA INC ,  MULLIN PAUL S

Inventor： MULLIN PAUL S

IPC: H02P6/20 ,  G05D23/20 ,  H02P6/18

CPC classification number: H02P6/205 ,  H02P6/182 ,  H02P6/21

Abstract: A method of controlling an electrical machine. The electrical machine includes a stator having a core and a plurality of windings, and a rotor disposed adjacent to the stator to interact with the stator. The method includes detecting a movement of the rotor, generating a three phase alternating current (AC) voltage signal by all phases of the electrical machine, monitoring for a transfer speed of the electrical machine, discontinuing the three phase AC voltage signal when the transfer speed is traversed, and switching to a back electromotive force (BEMF) control mode after discontinuing the three phase AC voltage signal.

Abstract translation: 一种控制电机的方法。 电机包括具有芯和多个绕组的定子，以及与定子相邻设置的与定子相互作用的转子。 该方法包括检测转子的运动，通过电机的所有相位产生三相交流（AC）电压信号，监测电机的传送速度，当传输速度时停止三相交流电压信号 在停止三相交流电压信号后，切换到反电动势（BEMF）控制模式。