CA2793857A1 - Methods and systems for controlling electrical power to dc loads - Google Patents
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Abstract
Fixed Frequency, Fixed Duration power controls methods and systems are described for application of power to electrical loads. FFFD techniques according to the present disclosure utilize power train pulses with fixed-frequency fixed-duration pulses to control power applied to a load. The load can be any type of DC load. FFFD techniques allows for controlled variation of the fixed length of the ON pulse, the Fixed length of the OFF or recovery period, the total time period for one cycle, and/or the number of pulses in that time period. Applications to electric motors, electric lighting, and electric heating are described. Related circuits are also described.
Description
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING
ELECTRICAL POWER TO DC LOADS
RELATED APPLICATIONS
100011 'T'his application claims the benefit of United States Patent Application No. 12/779,179, filed on May 13, 2010 the entire teachings of which are incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND
100021 Conventional methods of incrementally controlling the power to a DC load by using a switching element to connect a DC power rail to the powered load include pulse trains of various types, such as Pulse Width Modulation (or "PWM"), and pulses of constant width with varying frequency (or "VF"). Both methods effectively change the duty cycles of the pulse trains but both have operational shortcomings.
SUMMARY
100031 Aspects and embodiments of the of the present disclosure address problems previously described by providing control pulses with both fixed frequency, and fixed time period or duration. Such techniques may be referred to herein or in related applications as "FF/FD," "FFFD," "FD/FF," or "FDFF" techniques, in reference to the fixed-frequency fixed-duration nature of the pulses in a pulse train.
The power provided to the electrical load(s) is varied by changing the number of times the pulses are fired within a set time period. FFFD techniques according to the present disclosure have distinct advantages over the conventional PWM and VF
methods, as described in further detail herein.
100041 An aspect of the present disclosure is directed to methods of using pulses of fixed duration and fixed frequency for power control of electrical loads.
100051 In an exemplary embodiments, a method can include. with a processing system, providing a timing signal and determining a desired power Icv t 1 for an clcctrical load. The method can include generating a control signal including a scLluence of control pukes of Iscd duration and li.hcd frcqueuc~ within the timing i~nal and cores1 ondin,n to the Ac,ircd povvor le~cl. Ihc control onaf con be supplied to an input of a current sv~itch connected to the electrical load to place the s`\ itch in one of an ON state during each pulse and an OFl state after each pulse to cause current to flow from a first potential to a second potential through the electrical load during the ON state.
[0006] The method can further include varying the number of pulses within a repeating time cycle.
[0007] The electrical load can include one or more DC electric motors, [0008] Providing a timing signal can include using software using decrementing or incrementing counters to control the time periods of the control pulses.
[0009] The method can further include controlling the movement of the ore or more DC electrical motors.
[0010] The method can include generating a control signal comprises using analog pulse shaping circuits.
[0011] The method can include controlling power applied to one or more electric motors.
[0012] The method can include controlling power applied to one or more electric light sources.
[0013] The method can include controlling the intensity of the optical output of the one or more light sources by varying the number of pulses within a repeating time cycle.
[0014] The method can include controlling power applied to one or more heating dev ices.
100151 The method can include controlling a heat output by varying the number of pulses within ~i rc lpc ating time cycle.
100161 The method can include controlling power applied to one or more switching power supplies, h~ 'arcing the number of pulses within a repeating time cycle.
[00171 A further aspect of the present disclosure is directed to controls circuits/devices that are functional to provide FFFD power trains for the control of power supplied to an electrical load.
100181 An exemplary embodiment of a FFFD control circuit can include a first power potential and a second power potential, and an electrical load.
The control circuit can also include a current switch connected to the electrical load and including an input to receive a current switch control signal to place the switch in one of an ON
state and an OFF state including a timing cycle with a series of pulses of fixed duration and fixed frequency within the timing cycle to cause current to flow from the first potential to the second potential through the load during the ON state to cause the load to receive power over the timing cycle.
[00191 The load can include one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs).
[00201 The load can include an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs), e.g., parallel strings of LEDs in series.
[0021] The load can include an electric circuit of a DC motor.
100221 The DC motor can be a brushless DC motor.
[00231 The load can include an electric circuit of an AC motor.
100241 The FFFD circuit can have an initial condition before flow of current through the current switch and the period time between pulses of the timing cycle is longer than the period of time for the circuit to return to the initial condition after a pulse of the timing cycle.
100251 The number of pulses in a timing cycle can vary from zero to a maximum number corresponding to an intensity level of the LED from zero to a maximum intensity.
[00261 The load. cnn7 include a heating element.
[0027] The number of pulses in a timing cycle can vary from zero to a maximum number corresponding to a heat output level of the heating element from zero to a maximum heat output.
[0028] The circuit can also include a processing device to generate the current switch control signal supplied to the current switch and to time the start and end of each pulse within the timing cycle.
[00291 The circuit can also include a second current switch connected to the load.
[0030] The circuit can also include a shunt resistor connected to the first or second current switches and the first or second power potentials.
[00311 The circuit can also include a shunt diode connected to the first or second current switches and the first or second power potentials.
[00321 It will be appreciated that the foregoing embodiments and aspects can be combined or arranged in any practical combination.
[0033] Other features of embodiments of the present disclosure will be apparent from the description, the drawings, and the claims herein.
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100341 Aspects of the disclosure may be more fully understood from the following description when read together with the accompanying drawings, which are to be regarded as illustrative in nature, and not as limiting. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed on the principles of the disclosure.
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[0035] FIG. IA depicts a simplified circuit schematic showing a method of using un clcctrunic svv itch to control the current flow through a generic electrical load. in accord incc yy ith cycmplary embodiments of the pre~cnt disclosure;
100361 FIG. IB depicts a implitic,l circuit schcncitic showing a method of using an electronic switch to control the current flow through the load, in accordance with c\crnplary embodiments of the present disclosure.
100371 FIG. 2 includes a collection of timing diagrams that show the basic timing scheme of pulses used in the FFFD control techniques, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;
[00381 FIG. 3 includes a collection of timing diagrams that illustrate differences between embodiments of FFFD pulse train techniques in accordance with the present disclosure and the previous PWM pulse methods;
[00391 FIG. 4 includes a collection of waveforms that illustrate inaccuracies of previous PWM methods;
100401 FIG. 5 includes a collections of waveforms that illustrate accuracies of embodiments of FFFD techniques, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;
[00411 FIG. 6 includes a collection of waveforms contrasting real life current flow verses idealized current flow for the same pulse;
100421 FIG. 7 includes a collection of waveforms illustrating why FFFD
pulses give a consistent current flow for each pulse, in accordance with exemplary crahvdiments of the pr c crit disclosure;
[0043] FIG. 8 includes a collection of waveforms showing the timing signals for G FFFD pulses generated by a computer or processor, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;
-5_ [00441 FIG. 9 depicts a circuit diagram of a processor system configured to produce G pulses for FFFD power control techniques, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;
100451 FIG. 10 depicts flow chart for the generation of G FFFD pulses by a processor system, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure; and 100461 FIG. 11 depicts a circuit schematic of an analog circuit for the generation of FFFD pulses, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.
100471 While certain embodiments are depicted in the drawings, one skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments depicted are illustrative and that variations of those shown, as well as other embodiments described herein, may be envisioned and practiced within the scope of the present disclosure.
Accordingly, the drawings and detailed description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not as restrictive.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
100481 In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a full understanding of aspects and embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, to one ordinarily skilled in the art that aspects and embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without some of these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and techniques have not been shown in detail to for ease in comprehension.
100491 It is to be understood that both the foregoing summary of the present disclosure and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
Moreover, with regard to terminology used herein, a reference to an element in the singular is not intended to mean "one and only one" unless specifically stated, but rather "one or more." The term "some" refers to one or more. Underlined and/or italicized headings and subheadings are used for convenience only, do not limit the present ~lltiC1osur . and are not rorerred to in connection with the in rhrctlition of the ~lc5cription of the present disclour~..
[00501 Embodiments of the hrc~cnt disclosure are directed to control techniques for the delivery or application of power to electrical (including electronic) loads by the application of control pulses having fixed frequency and fixed duration (FFFD). The load can be any type of DC load, though for dill'~_Tcnt applications, some variations in the electrical circuitry may be required. Such FFFD techniques can provide a more precise delivery of power that previous techniques, notable PWM
and VF techniques. Such precise power deliver is desirable in many uses, for power loads in general, and for electrical motors, electric lights, and electric heating elements, in particular. Such precision power delivery can be particularly well suited for fine-detail work such as in the controlled movement of artificial limbs, robots, remote robotic arms such as on the Space Shuttle, and motorized medical or surgical equipment, where a fine touch and precision are critical. Other applications requiring precise motor movements include control of aircraft such as pilotless drones, the movement of astronomical telescopes, and movement of long range weapons such as naval cannons.
[0051) FFFD techniques according to the present disclosure, include apparatus and/or methods, for driving an electrical load, e.g., an electric motor, can be more precise than either Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) or Variable Frequency (VF) techniques. For example, PWM changes (1) the width of the pulse, and (2) the total cycle length, for a total of 2 variable control parameters. VF changes (1) the pulse length, and (2) the frequency of these pulses, for a total of two variable control parameters. Use of FFFD techniques can allow a designer to change (1) the fixed length of the ON pulse, (2) the Fixed length of the OFF or recovery period, (3) the total time period for one cycle, and/or (4) the number of pulses in that time period.
Especially relevant is the precise delivery of power for each of the FFFD ON
pulses, thus allowing a precise motor movement, when an electrical motor is the electrical load, Accordingly, FFFD techniques in accordance with the present disclosure can be advantageously utilized in place of PWM and/or VF techniques, [00521 FIG. IA dcpict,~ a simplified circuit schematic illutra1ing a ~ncral technique (system and/or method) 100 of FFFD power control, in accordance as it 11 exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown, a DC load 106 can be connected to and powered by the current supplied from a positive-voltage rail flowing to a negative-voltage rail 110. A power switch 107 can interrupt this current flow, or let it pass uninterrupted, as commanded by the control pulses 108.
The pattern and effective duty cycle of the pulse train 108 ultimately determines the effective current flow through the load 106, but the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of that current depends on the specific pattern of the pulse train, as described in the following description. If the power switch 107 is a power field effect transistor (FET) device, then the pulse train 108 (or G pulses) would be applied to the gate of the FET. In other configurations, any type of power switch device, such as transistors, could be used.
100531 FIG. lB depicts a simplified circuit schematic 100B depicting some of the different configurations that may be required for non resistive loads. In contrast to FIG. IA, FIG. I B shows two switching elements, 115 and 125. This double switching can completely isolate the load 120 from both the V plus and V
negative lines simultaneously, using the G pulse trains 130 for both switches, This may be required, for example, when the load 120 is highly inductive in nature, such as with an electrical motor, When an inductive load is switched to the OFF
condition, the induced current will cause a voltage spike to occur at the negative end of load 120, so in that case, a shunt diode 140 may be required to clamp this current to a reasonable voltage. Similarly, if load 120 was required to have a very precise amount of power, e.g., it was desired for the switching OFF condition to be as close to zero as possible, then shunt resistor 150 would effectively shunt away the leakage current which flows through switch device 115 in the OFF condition.
100541 In the example shown in FIG. I B, it can be seen that the load 120 is truly in a zero current state when switched OFF, whereas in FIG. IA. load _8_ could continue to have the leska~~c current of switch 107 flowing through it during the OFF state. Obviously, other circuit designs using FFFD techniques may include only some of these additional components, or even more and di1'('~2rcnt components, as may be required for the variations in specific loads of that particular circuit design and required performance.
[00551 It will be appreciated that FFFD techniques in accordance with the present disclosure can be used in place of PWM and/or VF techniques. The electric load, to which power is applied by a FFFD technique, can be virtually any type of element or component for which it is desired to control the power supplied.
The power applied to a load can be controlled by varying the number of FFFD pulses within a repeating time cycle. For example, such loads can include, but are not limited to any the following: electric or electrically powered power tools, electric lighting of any kind, e.g., LED arrays, high-intensity discharge (HID) lighting, etc., electric heater and heating elements, fan motors and air cleaners, electrically powered bicycles, motorcycles, scooters, electric golf carts, electronic toys, electrical steering, electrically powered boats, electrically powered hydraulics, including their use in jacks, handcarts, hand pallet movers, electronic or electrically powered artificial limbs, electrically powered toothbrushes, electronic or electrically powered medical equipment, including adjustable beds, wheelchairs, suction equipment, artificial hearts, dental drills, electrically powered pumps, electronic and electrically powered pilotless aircraft, electrically powered exercise equipment, including treadmills, stair climbers, electrically powered vehicles, including buses, trains, streetcars, trolleys, subway cars, electric appliances, including refrigerators, electrically powered gardening tools, including clippers, weed cutters, hedge trimmers, lawn mowers.
Exemplary embodiments can be utilized with brushless DC motors, including those used for linear and rotary actuators or servomotors.
[00561 FIG. 2 depicts a set of timing diagrams illustrating a basic concept of the FFFD method, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown, a single G pulse 201 can turn on a power switch, e.g., power switch 107 in FIG. 1 A, for a short period of time equal to the base pulse length. This supplies a set amount of power to a load, e.g., load 106 of FIG. IA. For example, if three times (3X) as much pot%er is required to he delivered to the load, then three k-) pulses 205 are clocl:cd by the pulse control train. c.g., pulse train 108 of FIG. IA.
These pulses, e.g., as shown for pulse train 108 of FIG. IA, can be formed by the output of a microcomputer or other similar device (e.g., processors tc ni such a CPU
or the like) with a logic output. Similarly, if, say, six times (6X) as much power is required, then six (6) pulses are sent to the power switch, e.g., power switch 107 of FIG. IA. This pattern can be repeated in cycles (or period) of length Tcycle 211, which can be chosen to be short enough not to cause problems in the load, e.g., load 106 of FIG. ]A, but long enough to allow the maximum required pulses 108 needed for the load. If the Tcycle (timing cycle period) is too long, the power to the load may seem to be uneven, i.e., be sporadic.
[00571 With continued reference to FIG. 2, the Tcycle 211 is preferably long enough to have a sufficient number of pulses for fine control. For example, if is desired for the load to be controlled within I percent in power steps, then Tcycle 211 will preferably include at least a count of 100 pulses of cycle type 210 lengths long.
The determination of Tcycle would then depend on the application, that is, the specific requirement of the particular load, e.g., load 106 of FIG. IA. If the load is, for example, a LED light, then the pulses 210 might be a fraction of a microseconds each, and the Tcycle 211 a fraction of a millisecond. If the load, e.g., load 106, is an electric motor of an automobile, then the pulses 210 may be, e.g., 20 milliseconds, and Tcycle 211 may be, e.g., 250 milliseconds, depending on design specifics.
[0058] FIG. 3 depicts a collection 300 of timing diagrams illustrating di;icrcnces bctvyc~.:n the FFFD embodiments of the present disclosure, and the con v cntional pov,v er control approaches of pulse width modulation (PWM) and variable frequency (VF). In PWM, pulse 301 shows a pulse for a minimum time period. As shown, when three times (3X) the amount of power is required, the pulse length 305 is made three times (3X) longer. Ideally, pulse 305 would give times (3X) as much power as pulse 301. As later shown, this is only the ideal case; this does not happen in a real circuit. Pulse stream 310 shows a specific pulse repetition frequency for supplying power of level 1 in a VF approach. To supply three times (3X) the po v,2r, a frequency of three times (3X) is required, resulting in pulse strtann 315.
Again, this should supply times (3X) the power in an ideal world, but will he shown to have discrepancies in a real circuit application.
100591 FIG. 4 depicts a collection 400 of timing diagrams illustrating shortcomings of PWM techniques. FIG. 4 shows why the PWM method is not accurate in real circuits. Suppose pulse 401 is the pulse for the lowest power state of a PWM application. This results in a current flow typically shown as 410.
Although ideally the current should be a square wave function, i.e. the same shape as the control pulse 401, the real situation has both capacitive and inductive effects. This is true even when the load is purely resistive, as the connecting circuits must have a finite length of conductor, which must in turn have appreciable stray capacitance and inductance. Thus the typical waveform of current flow 410 exhibits distortion due to these non zero capacitive and inductive values. This rise time and "ringing"
waveform can be easily seen by connecting an oscilloscope probe to a typical circuit.
This ringing has an effect on the PWM method. The total current flow resulting from pulse 401 is then represented by plot 415. Where pulse 420 represents the PWM pulse for level 2 of a PWM example, pulse 420 is as near as possible twice the length of pulse 401. The result is a current flow shown by plot 430. Again, in an ideal situation, the shape of 430 should be the same shape as control pulse 420, and ideally, the total current flow of 430 would be exactly double that of current flow 410. In a real life circuit, plot 430 is a typical representation of the actual current flow. Due to the ringing of 410 and 430, the total current flow 435 is not twice the total of 415 but rather is some other value (example of this are shown in FIG. 6).
[0060] FIG. 5 shows how the FFFD method is more precise at producing increments of power. In an FFFD pulse. 501. the resulting instantaneous current flow to the load is shown by a real life, typical waveform 505. This results in a total current flow shown by curve 510. When twice the amount of power is desired, the FFFD
method uses two pulses, as represented by 520. Since both of these pulses are essentially identical, and each is the same shape and length as 501, the resulting instantaneous current flow 525 is just two essentially identical waveforms 525, each of which is ~sscntially the same as 505. Thus the total current flow 530 resulting from two Ff L D rubes 520, is csscntiLilly twice the current flow of 510, which is for the single pulse 501. Even with a real life circuit, with significant ringing, two pulses 520 provide essentially twice the power of one pulse, 501, as shown.
100611 FIG. 6 includes a collection 600 of timing diagrams illustrating shortcomings of PWM techniques. In FIG. 6, curve 640 represents a PWM pulse time which is desired to be 11 times the power of a single time period. In an ideal world, the resulting current packets 1 through 11 shown on curve 650, would all be identical in time, size, and shape, specifically, perfectly rectangular. In real electronic circuits, however, inductance and capacitance and the laws of physics governing the speed of electron flow, result in the actual waveform of the resulting current represented by curve 601. On this waveform, it can be seen that the first part of the wave exhibits a risetime at 605, due to the inductive effects of the electronics. The same inductance will cause the current to overshoot, as shown at 610, to a level higher than would be encountered in an ideal, purely resistive situation. The current then goes through a period or ringing, at 615 to 611 of the curve, until finally settling down to a steady value, which would never occur if the PWM pulse is relatively short compared to the maximum total ringing time. The resulting packets of current for each of the time periods of the PWM pulse are represented by curve 620. As shown, the first packet of time 621, is less than the second packet 622, and each is different to all others, until the ringing eventually stops, but likely not at the same value as the first pulse. Even when the PWM pulse comes to a stop, the real life cut off of current results in the current flow represented by 630. Thus the PWM method cannot provide multiples of a single pulse, simply by extending the time period by a multiple amount, This example shows only the current flow side of the PWM method. When reactive components of power and the power factor (i.e. instantaneous Voltage X
instantaneous Current) are taken into account, the discrepancy from ideal is even more distorted , Thus control by PWM in exact values is not achievable.
100621 FIG. 7 includes a collection 700 of timing waveforms corresponding to FFFD embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 shows how FFFD pulses are not affected by the ringing of real life circuits. Curve 705 is the potential waveform (equivalent to the risetime and ringing of 601) when the circuit is switched from an OFF to an ON state, ind curve 701 shows the real life current flow through the circuit, complete with risc time distortion and shut off leakage at the trailing edge, for a short FFFD pulse. The total current packet is represented by 710, which includes all of the risetime, ringing, and shut off distortions, but cut off at the end of the basic period of the first pulse. When multiple FFFD pulses are provided to the power switch, the results are multiple packets of current flow, shown as 715. Each of the 715 current packets is essentially identical to the single packet 701.
The relaxation time 717 between FFFD pulses allows the real life circuits to return to the initial conditions prior to the first pulse. This means that each pulse 715 has essentially the same starting conditions as provided for pulse 705.
100631 Accordingly, any integer increments of power can be made by FFFD techniques according to the present disclosure, by simply increasing the number of pulses. A limiting factor can be that the maximum resolution of power increments must fit into the Tcycle time period, e.g., period 211 of FIG. 2, and these numbers are chosen as part of the design cycle when using the FFFD method.
100641 The advantages of fixed duration pulses in the FFFD may seem to be available to the Variable Frequency (VF) method as well, figure 310, 315, but this is not actually the case, as will be explained. Although the ON period is the same for all of the pulses in the VF method, there are several disadvantages of this approach.
The perfect generation of all frequencies by a digital computer is impossible, because of its digital nature. For example, if 1000 hertz is used as a reference frequency for the lowest value of required power, and this is generated in one pulse every 1.0 milliseconds, then the value for 3 would be 3 kilohertz, or 333.333333 hertz, which cannot be exactly achieved digitally. Consider that this problem would occur for at least every prime number, and that the digital "granularity" would be more of a problem with shorter time periods, as the pulses got closer together i.e.
higher -13m performance systems. Consider also that in figure 315, the time between pulses varies with every cl ngc in frequency. That means that the rc1ayation time (i.e., OFF
time) varies with ev cry different value of frequency. Con,cyucntly. f'or c,lch frequency, the initial conditions are different, as there has been a dilicrent amount of settling time betvvicen the pulses. Again, this problem would be most prevalent when the time bctvvicen pulses becomes shorter, e.g., for high performance systems. 1111) techniques, by holding both the frequency and pulse ON periods constant, can assure that the power increments are as close as possible to the theoretical numeric values.
10065] Additionally, FFFD techniques can offer another advantage over VF techniques. For example, with FFFD techniques, the pulse timings are constant, and can be chosen so that there is no Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) at sensitive frequencies. In contrast, with VF, the frequencies are varying and radiate at many frequencies and their harmonics, which can cause unwanted RFI. This is especially true for such applications as on aircraft and hospitals, where RFI can cause drastic problems. VF under these conditions may require RFI shielding, whereas once the FFFD timings are set, any RFI is at fixed and therefore predictable frequencies. The RFI problem is especially present when the pulses are used to drive a motor, since the inherent use of power by the motor windings is to form and collapse magnetic fields.
10066] FFFD techniques according to the present disclosure can have distinct advantages in other ways. Take for example, its use to drive electric motors.
U.S. Patent No. 5,442,272, entitled "Current Limiting For Electric Motor Start-up,"
teaches that it is necessary to have additional external components to prevent excessive current from flowing when a DC motor is started from a stopped condition.
By using an FFFD approach. however, the pulse durations can be chosen i;~
pulsed power periods that do not overdrive the motor vv findings when the motor is stopped and there is no back EMF. This can also prevent the excessive current condition should the mechanical load on the motor be so large as to stall the motor movement- the pulse durations and spacing can be chosen so as to not allow the windings to overheat. With PWM, a controller trying to compensate for an overloaded motor may increase the length of the duty cycle to one that is damaging to the related motor; FFFD techniques can prevent such an occurrence.
100671 The majority of electronics are controlled by computers utilizing digital circuitry. The FFFD method is more suited to computer applications than either PWM or VF, due to the digital nature of computers. Computers run with a set clock, which means that the execution of computer instructions (i,e. running the software) occurs only at particular parts of the computer clock cycle.
Typically, a computer clock runs at some multiple of the machine language instruction set.
100681 Drawing attention to FIG, 8, a collection 800 of waveforms is shown, depicting the timing signals for G FFFD pulses generated by a computer or processor, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.
100691 In FIG. 8, the computer clock signal is shown as signal 810. In a typical computer chip, the "execute" part (of typically four parts in a whole computer cycle) of the computer's machine instruction happens typically each 4th clock cycle, (although some special types of computer machine instructions may vary, they are still an even integer number of clock cycles). This means that if the computer attempted to generate a pulse cycle of high, then low, then high states on an output port, these changes of state could only happen at discrete times, indicated by each 4th cycle, as indicated by 820 in FIG. 8, and recurring as the discrete time marks indicated by the lines 830. Thus, the fastest pulse would be one consisting of four (4) clock periods, as shown at 840.
100701 With continued reference to FIG. 8, for the case where one computer instruction sets the line high at 840, the resetting of the output port to a low could happen only at 845 at the earliest, or any other time marker 830, but not any time in between. For example, the high period 860 on FIG. 8 represents a pulse of three (3) full computer timing cycles, A pulse in h~:tv1(:cn full computer cycles, such as 2.7_ is impossible due to the inherent operation of the computer.
Similarly, the low, or recovery portion of the pulses 850, 875, are also integer values of the computer cycle times. In the examples shown, the off or low periods of 850 is seven (7) computer cycles long, and for 875 it is nine (9) computer cycles long. Once these two periods, i.e., the high state period 840 or 860, and the low state period 850, 875, are selected by the user of the FFFD electronic circuit, the two periods are concisely reproduced due to the nature of the computer's operation. For this reason, the output port of a computer can only be toggled from one state to another at discr:ti times 830 and it becomes clear why the VF approach to controlling the power to a motor or other electrical load, is imprecise, as fractions of a pulse are not possible.
[0071] The hardware to generate the G pulse stream or train, e.g., train 880 of FIG. 8, resulting from the choice of FFFD parameters, can be achieved in one embodiment by the circuit shown in FIG. 9.
[0072] As shown, a computer chip, designated as CPU, item 930, can utilize a computer clock 910, e.g., a quartz crystal component, to derive the clock frequency 920. As can be seen, 920 provides the CPU with the clock pulses, e.g., pulse train 810 of FIG. 8, resulting in the ability of the I/O (Input/Output) port 940 to generate a G pulse signal 950, similar to 880 in FIG. 8, when the CPU 930 is running the appropriate software. Of course, the present disclosure is not limited by a particular type of oscillator or clock and any suitable type may be used for embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0073] The software of a CPU, e.g., CPU 930, can in exemplary embodiments include or perform the subroutine 1000 shown in FIG. 10. For subroutine 1000, the main software in the CPU calls the subroutine "G pulse Clockout" 1000, which starts at 1005, whenever the G pulse stream is to be generated, which is at the start of every Tcycle, e.g., period 211 of FIG. 2. The user specifies to the subroutine, e.g., at 1010, the number of pulses to be generated, N, the length in computer cycle periods, of the high, or ON period 1-11, the length in computer cycle periods, of the low, or OFF period LO, and the I/O port number which must be driven with this G pulse stream, S.
100741 The subroutine can ensure that the G pulse stream is in the low condition, as described at 1015. It then sets the Count counter equal to the number of high cycles commanded by 1010, e.g., equal to HI. If the shortest pulse possible is required, e.g., the Count is equal to 1, then in the test for Count 1035, the program branches to 1030, which sets the I/O port S to high. then on the very next computer cycle resets it to low at 1060. If instead in instruction 1035, the Count specified is greater than 1, then the I/O port S is set to high, 1040, and the computer cycle Count is decremented one number each computer cycle by having instruction 1055 branch to itself via 1050. Each loop to itself eats up one computer cycle, and decrements the count until the last cycle, when the count equals 1, when the program continues to instruction 1060 which terminates the high state by setting the S I/O port to low. The Count counter is then set to the number of computer cycles that the G pulse should be in the low state, e.g., LO. The loops in a branch loop 1070, back to itself 1080.
decrementing the counter by one each loop, until the value reaches zero. When the counter has counted down the LO amount of cycles, the program continues to 1085.
If the number of G pulses for this T cycle period was 1, then the decrement to 0 would cause the program to exit the subroutine, 1190, until the program calls up this subroutine again on the start of the next T cycle, e.g., Tcycle 211 of FIG. 2.
If the number of pulses is greater than 1, then the decrement of N results in a non zero value, and the subroutine branches 1075 back to 1025, where the next high pulse is generated. When the number of G pulses for this Tcycle is completed, the N
count will be 0, and the subroutine will exit from 1085 to 1090.
[00751 The result of this subroutine is the G pulse stream, e.g., 880 of FIG.
8, where for the top pattern, HI=1, L0= 7. and N =3 (shown): and for the lower pattern, HI-3, L0=9, and N=2 (shown). Note that T cycle (e.g., Tcycle 211 of FIG. 2, would be much longer than the time period shown on FIG. 8, so the number N
could be much higher than those shown on FIG. 8 alone.
100761 FFFD techniques can in various other embodiments, have a number of FFFD pulses ("G pulses") generated by analog rather than digital components, as is illustratively explained for FIG. 11.
100771 FIG. 11 depicts a circuit schematic of an analog circuit 1100 for the generation of FFFD pulses, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, In FIG. 11, the analog circuitry 1100 includes two one-shot (or, single-shot) components 1150 and 1190, e.g., a CD 4047 CMOS device, or its equi',dent in TTL or other solid state variations. As shown in FIG. 11, the number ofpu1105 to be generated by the G pulses in this T cycle time, is lo,td~.:d into a decrcmc111ting counter 1110. The non-zero state of the counter causes the zero (inverted) line to go high, 1115, triggering the one-shot 1190. The one-shot outputs a pulse 1125 of set duration time determined by RC network 1120. This configuration is most useful where the time periods for the G pulses are required to be fixed in the hardware design. Adjustment of the RC time can be achieved, e.g., by use of either a trimmer pot or a tuning capacitor within the RC configuration. Pulse 1115 is inverted by circuit 1140, providing an inverted pulse 1145 version of 1125. The rising edge of 1145 is then at the same time as the trailing edge of 1125, and triggers the one-shot 1150, which is adjusted by RC network 1155 to provide the OFF or low time of the G
pulse, 1160. Again, this RC network can be trimmed by a trimmer pot or tuning capacitor, if required. Pulse 1160 and pulse 1125 are combined with NOR gate to provide pulse 1170, as shown by the timing diagram 1195. Pulse 1170 is used to inhibit the progress of counter 1110 at the pin "/inhibit" (negative inhibit line). When pulse 1170 is completed, the rising edge 1180, of pulse 1170, allows the counter 1110 to progress to the next G pulse. When counter 1110 counts down to zero, it ceases sending out pulses to the one-shot 1190 via line 1115. The G pulses appear in this circuit at 1130. At the end of the T cycle 211, the next batch of G pulses is output by loading the counter 1110 with the number of pulses once again.
100781 Accordingly, embodiments of the present disclosure can provide benefits relative to previous techniques, including PWM and VF techniques.
FFFD
techniques according to the present disclosure utilize power train pulses with fixed-frequency fixed-duration pulses to control power applied to a given electrical load.
The load can be any type of DC load. For example, embodiments of the present disclosure can provide for precise power control for fine work such as in artificial limbs, robots, remote robotic arms such as on the Space Shuttle. and motorized medical or surgical equipment, where a fine touch is critical. Other applications that require precise motor movements include control of aircraft such as pilotless drones, the movement of astronomical telescopes, and movement of long range cr,lpons such as naval cannons, and the like.
[0079] Whilc tlsp is of the present disclosure are described herein in connection with certain embodiments, it should be noted that variations can be made by one with skill in the applicable arts within the spirit of the present disclosure.
[0080] Various functions and elements described herein may be partitioned differently from those shown without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments. Thus, many changes and modifications may be made, by one having ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure and claimed embodiments.
[0081] One skilled in the art will appreciate that embodiments and/or portions of embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented in/with computer-readable storage media (e.g., hardware, software, firmware, or any combinations of such), and can be distributed over one or more networks. Steps described herein, including processing functions to derive, learn, or calculate formula and/or mathematical models utilized and/or produced by the embodiments of the present disclosure, can be processed by one or more suitable processors, e.g., central processing units ("CPUs), implementing suitable code/instructions in any suitable language (machine dependent on machine independent).
[0082] Additionally, embodiments of the present disclosure can be embodied in signals and/or carriers, e.g., control signals sent over a communications channel or network. Furthermore, software embodying methods, processes, and/or algorithms of the present disclosure can be implemented in or carried by electrical signals, e.g., for use with the Internet and/or wireless networks.
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ELECTRICAL POWER TO DC LOADS
RELATED APPLICATIONS
100011 'T'his application claims the benefit of United States Patent Application No. 12/779,179, filed on May 13, 2010 the entire teachings of which are incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND
100021 Conventional methods of incrementally controlling the power to a DC load by using a switching element to connect a DC power rail to the powered load include pulse trains of various types, such as Pulse Width Modulation (or "PWM"), and pulses of constant width with varying frequency (or "VF"). Both methods effectively change the duty cycles of the pulse trains but both have operational shortcomings.
SUMMARY
100031 Aspects and embodiments of the of the present disclosure address problems previously described by providing control pulses with both fixed frequency, and fixed time period or duration. Such techniques may be referred to herein or in related applications as "FF/FD," "FFFD," "FD/FF," or "FDFF" techniques, in reference to the fixed-frequency fixed-duration nature of the pulses in a pulse train.
The power provided to the electrical load(s) is varied by changing the number of times the pulses are fired within a set time period. FFFD techniques according to the present disclosure have distinct advantages over the conventional PWM and VF
methods, as described in further detail herein.
100041 An aspect of the present disclosure is directed to methods of using pulses of fixed duration and fixed frequency for power control of electrical loads.
100051 In an exemplary embodiments, a method can include. with a processing system, providing a timing signal and determining a desired power Icv t 1 for an clcctrical load. The method can include generating a control signal including a scLluence of control pukes of Iscd duration and li.hcd frcqueuc~ within the timing i~nal and cores1 ondin,n to the Ac,ircd povvor le~cl. Ihc control onaf con be supplied to an input of a current sv~itch connected to the electrical load to place the s`\ itch in one of an ON state during each pulse and an OFl state after each pulse to cause current to flow from a first potential to a second potential through the electrical load during the ON state.
[0006] The method can further include varying the number of pulses within a repeating time cycle.
[0007] The electrical load can include one or more DC electric motors, [0008] Providing a timing signal can include using software using decrementing or incrementing counters to control the time periods of the control pulses.
[0009] The method can further include controlling the movement of the ore or more DC electrical motors.
[0010] The method can include generating a control signal comprises using analog pulse shaping circuits.
[0011] The method can include controlling power applied to one or more electric motors.
[0012] The method can include controlling power applied to one or more electric light sources.
[0013] The method can include controlling the intensity of the optical output of the one or more light sources by varying the number of pulses within a repeating time cycle.
[0014] The method can include controlling power applied to one or more heating dev ices.
100151 The method can include controlling a heat output by varying the number of pulses within ~i rc lpc ating time cycle.
100161 The method can include controlling power applied to one or more switching power supplies, h~ 'arcing the number of pulses within a repeating time cycle.
[00171 A further aspect of the present disclosure is directed to controls circuits/devices that are functional to provide FFFD power trains for the control of power supplied to an electrical load.
100181 An exemplary embodiment of a FFFD control circuit can include a first power potential and a second power potential, and an electrical load.
The control circuit can also include a current switch connected to the electrical load and including an input to receive a current switch control signal to place the switch in one of an ON
state and an OFF state including a timing cycle with a series of pulses of fixed duration and fixed frequency within the timing cycle to cause current to flow from the first potential to the second potential through the load during the ON state to cause the load to receive power over the timing cycle.
[00191 The load can include one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs).
[00201 The load can include an array of light emitting diodes (LEDs), e.g., parallel strings of LEDs in series.
[0021] The load can include an electric circuit of a DC motor.
100221 The DC motor can be a brushless DC motor.
[00231 The load can include an electric circuit of an AC motor.
100241 The FFFD circuit can have an initial condition before flow of current through the current switch and the period time between pulses of the timing cycle is longer than the period of time for the circuit to return to the initial condition after a pulse of the timing cycle.
100251 The number of pulses in a timing cycle can vary from zero to a maximum number corresponding to an intensity level of the LED from zero to a maximum intensity.
[00261 The load. cnn7 include a heating element.
[0027] The number of pulses in a timing cycle can vary from zero to a maximum number corresponding to a heat output level of the heating element from zero to a maximum heat output.
[0028] The circuit can also include a processing device to generate the current switch control signal supplied to the current switch and to time the start and end of each pulse within the timing cycle.
[00291 The circuit can also include a second current switch connected to the load.
[0030] The circuit can also include a shunt resistor connected to the first or second current switches and the first or second power potentials.
[00311 The circuit can also include a shunt diode connected to the first or second current switches and the first or second power potentials.
[00321 It will be appreciated that the foregoing embodiments and aspects can be combined or arranged in any practical combination.
[0033] Other features of embodiments of the present disclosure will be apparent from the description, the drawings, and the claims herein.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
100341 Aspects of the disclosure may be more fully understood from the following description when read together with the accompanying drawings, which are to be regarded as illustrative in nature, and not as limiting. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed on the principles of the disclosure.
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[0035] FIG. IA depicts a simplified circuit schematic showing a method of using un clcctrunic svv itch to control the current flow through a generic electrical load. in accord incc yy ith cycmplary embodiments of the pre~cnt disclosure;
100361 FIG. IB depicts a implitic,l circuit schcncitic showing a method of using an electronic switch to control the current flow through the load, in accordance with c\crnplary embodiments of the present disclosure.
100371 FIG. 2 includes a collection of timing diagrams that show the basic timing scheme of pulses used in the FFFD control techniques, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;
[00381 FIG. 3 includes a collection of timing diagrams that illustrate differences between embodiments of FFFD pulse train techniques in accordance with the present disclosure and the previous PWM pulse methods;
[00391 FIG. 4 includes a collection of waveforms that illustrate inaccuracies of previous PWM methods;
100401 FIG. 5 includes a collections of waveforms that illustrate accuracies of embodiments of FFFD techniques, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;
[00411 FIG. 6 includes a collection of waveforms contrasting real life current flow verses idealized current flow for the same pulse;
100421 FIG. 7 includes a collection of waveforms illustrating why FFFD
pulses give a consistent current flow for each pulse, in accordance with exemplary crahvdiments of the pr c crit disclosure;
[0043] FIG. 8 includes a collection of waveforms showing the timing signals for G FFFD pulses generated by a computer or processor, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;
-5_ [00441 FIG. 9 depicts a circuit diagram of a processor system configured to produce G pulses for FFFD power control techniques, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;
100451 FIG. 10 depicts flow chart for the generation of G FFFD pulses by a processor system, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure; and 100461 FIG. 11 depicts a circuit schematic of an analog circuit for the generation of FFFD pulses, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.
100471 While certain embodiments are depicted in the drawings, one skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments depicted are illustrative and that variations of those shown, as well as other embodiments described herein, may be envisioned and practiced within the scope of the present disclosure.
Accordingly, the drawings and detailed description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not as restrictive.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
100481 In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a full understanding of aspects and embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, to one ordinarily skilled in the art that aspects and embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without some of these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and techniques have not been shown in detail to for ease in comprehension.
100491 It is to be understood that both the foregoing summary of the present disclosure and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
Moreover, with regard to terminology used herein, a reference to an element in the singular is not intended to mean "one and only one" unless specifically stated, but rather "one or more." The term "some" refers to one or more. Underlined and/or italicized headings and subheadings are used for convenience only, do not limit the present ~lltiC1osur . and are not rorerred to in connection with the in rhrctlition of the ~lc5cription of the present disclour~..
[00501 Embodiments of the hrc~cnt disclosure are directed to control techniques for the delivery or application of power to electrical (including electronic) loads by the application of control pulses having fixed frequency and fixed duration (FFFD). The load can be any type of DC load, though for dill'~_Tcnt applications, some variations in the electrical circuitry may be required. Such FFFD techniques can provide a more precise delivery of power that previous techniques, notable PWM
and VF techniques. Such precise power deliver is desirable in many uses, for power loads in general, and for electrical motors, electric lights, and electric heating elements, in particular. Such precision power delivery can be particularly well suited for fine-detail work such as in the controlled movement of artificial limbs, robots, remote robotic arms such as on the Space Shuttle, and motorized medical or surgical equipment, where a fine touch and precision are critical. Other applications requiring precise motor movements include control of aircraft such as pilotless drones, the movement of astronomical telescopes, and movement of long range weapons such as naval cannons.
[0051) FFFD techniques according to the present disclosure, include apparatus and/or methods, for driving an electrical load, e.g., an electric motor, can be more precise than either Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) or Variable Frequency (VF) techniques. For example, PWM changes (1) the width of the pulse, and (2) the total cycle length, for a total of 2 variable control parameters. VF changes (1) the pulse length, and (2) the frequency of these pulses, for a total of two variable control parameters. Use of FFFD techniques can allow a designer to change (1) the fixed length of the ON pulse, (2) the Fixed length of the OFF or recovery period, (3) the total time period for one cycle, and/or (4) the number of pulses in that time period.
Especially relevant is the precise delivery of power for each of the FFFD ON
pulses, thus allowing a precise motor movement, when an electrical motor is the electrical load, Accordingly, FFFD techniques in accordance with the present disclosure can be advantageously utilized in place of PWM and/or VF techniques, [00521 FIG. IA dcpict,~ a simplified circuit schematic illutra1ing a ~ncral technique (system and/or method) 100 of FFFD power control, in accordance as it 11 exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown, a DC load 106 can be connected to and powered by the current supplied from a positive-voltage rail flowing to a negative-voltage rail 110. A power switch 107 can interrupt this current flow, or let it pass uninterrupted, as commanded by the control pulses 108.
The pattern and effective duty cycle of the pulse train 108 ultimately determines the effective current flow through the load 106, but the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of that current depends on the specific pattern of the pulse train, as described in the following description. If the power switch 107 is a power field effect transistor (FET) device, then the pulse train 108 (or G pulses) would be applied to the gate of the FET. In other configurations, any type of power switch device, such as transistors, could be used.
100531 FIG. lB depicts a simplified circuit schematic 100B depicting some of the different configurations that may be required for non resistive loads. In contrast to FIG. IA, FIG. I B shows two switching elements, 115 and 125. This double switching can completely isolate the load 120 from both the V plus and V
negative lines simultaneously, using the G pulse trains 130 for both switches, This may be required, for example, when the load 120 is highly inductive in nature, such as with an electrical motor, When an inductive load is switched to the OFF
condition, the induced current will cause a voltage spike to occur at the negative end of load 120, so in that case, a shunt diode 140 may be required to clamp this current to a reasonable voltage. Similarly, if load 120 was required to have a very precise amount of power, e.g., it was desired for the switching OFF condition to be as close to zero as possible, then shunt resistor 150 would effectively shunt away the leakage current which flows through switch device 115 in the OFF condition.
100541 In the example shown in FIG. I B, it can be seen that the load 120 is truly in a zero current state when switched OFF, whereas in FIG. IA. load _8_ could continue to have the leska~~c current of switch 107 flowing through it during the OFF state. Obviously, other circuit designs using FFFD techniques may include only some of these additional components, or even more and di1'('~2rcnt components, as may be required for the variations in specific loads of that particular circuit design and required performance.
[00551 It will be appreciated that FFFD techniques in accordance with the present disclosure can be used in place of PWM and/or VF techniques. The electric load, to which power is applied by a FFFD technique, can be virtually any type of element or component for which it is desired to control the power supplied.
The power applied to a load can be controlled by varying the number of FFFD pulses within a repeating time cycle. For example, such loads can include, but are not limited to any the following: electric or electrically powered power tools, electric lighting of any kind, e.g., LED arrays, high-intensity discharge (HID) lighting, etc., electric heater and heating elements, fan motors and air cleaners, electrically powered bicycles, motorcycles, scooters, electric golf carts, electronic toys, electrical steering, electrically powered boats, electrically powered hydraulics, including their use in jacks, handcarts, hand pallet movers, electronic or electrically powered artificial limbs, electrically powered toothbrushes, electronic or electrically powered medical equipment, including adjustable beds, wheelchairs, suction equipment, artificial hearts, dental drills, electrically powered pumps, electronic and electrically powered pilotless aircraft, electrically powered exercise equipment, including treadmills, stair climbers, electrically powered vehicles, including buses, trains, streetcars, trolleys, subway cars, electric appliances, including refrigerators, electrically powered gardening tools, including clippers, weed cutters, hedge trimmers, lawn mowers.
Exemplary embodiments can be utilized with brushless DC motors, including those used for linear and rotary actuators or servomotors.
[00561 FIG. 2 depicts a set of timing diagrams illustrating a basic concept of the FFFD method, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown, a single G pulse 201 can turn on a power switch, e.g., power switch 107 in FIG. 1 A, for a short period of time equal to the base pulse length. This supplies a set amount of power to a load, e.g., load 106 of FIG. IA. For example, if three times (3X) as much pot%er is required to he delivered to the load, then three k-) pulses 205 are clocl:cd by the pulse control train. c.g., pulse train 108 of FIG. IA.
These pulses, e.g., as shown for pulse train 108 of FIG. IA, can be formed by the output of a microcomputer or other similar device (e.g., processors tc ni such a CPU
or the like) with a logic output. Similarly, if, say, six times (6X) as much power is required, then six (6) pulses are sent to the power switch, e.g., power switch 107 of FIG. IA. This pattern can be repeated in cycles (or period) of length Tcycle 211, which can be chosen to be short enough not to cause problems in the load, e.g., load 106 of FIG. ]A, but long enough to allow the maximum required pulses 108 needed for the load. If the Tcycle (timing cycle period) is too long, the power to the load may seem to be uneven, i.e., be sporadic.
[00571 With continued reference to FIG. 2, the Tcycle 211 is preferably long enough to have a sufficient number of pulses for fine control. For example, if is desired for the load to be controlled within I percent in power steps, then Tcycle 211 will preferably include at least a count of 100 pulses of cycle type 210 lengths long.
The determination of Tcycle would then depend on the application, that is, the specific requirement of the particular load, e.g., load 106 of FIG. IA. If the load is, for example, a LED light, then the pulses 210 might be a fraction of a microseconds each, and the Tcycle 211 a fraction of a millisecond. If the load, e.g., load 106, is an electric motor of an automobile, then the pulses 210 may be, e.g., 20 milliseconds, and Tcycle 211 may be, e.g., 250 milliseconds, depending on design specifics.
[0058] FIG. 3 depicts a collection 300 of timing diagrams illustrating di;icrcnces bctvyc~.:n the FFFD embodiments of the present disclosure, and the con v cntional pov,v er control approaches of pulse width modulation (PWM) and variable frequency (VF). In PWM, pulse 301 shows a pulse for a minimum time period. As shown, when three times (3X) the amount of power is required, the pulse length 305 is made three times (3X) longer. Ideally, pulse 305 would give times (3X) as much power as pulse 301. As later shown, this is only the ideal case; this does not happen in a real circuit. Pulse stream 310 shows a specific pulse repetition frequency for supplying power of level 1 in a VF approach. To supply three times (3X) the po v,2r, a frequency of three times (3X) is required, resulting in pulse strtann 315.
Again, this should supply times (3X) the power in an ideal world, but will he shown to have discrepancies in a real circuit application.
100591 FIG. 4 depicts a collection 400 of timing diagrams illustrating shortcomings of PWM techniques. FIG. 4 shows why the PWM method is not accurate in real circuits. Suppose pulse 401 is the pulse for the lowest power state of a PWM application. This results in a current flow typically shown as 410.
Although ideally the current should be a square wave function, i.e. the same shape as the control pulse 401, the real situation has both capacitive and inductive effects. This is true even when the load is purely resistive, as the connecting circuits must have a finite length of conductor, which must in turn have appreciable stray capacitance and inductance. Thus the typical waveform of current flow 410 exhibits distortion due to these non zero capacitive and inductive values. This rise time and "ringing"
waveform can be easily seen by connecting an oscilloscope probe to a typical circuit.
This ringing has an effect on the PWM method. The total current flow resulting from pulse 401 is then represented by plot 415. Where pulse 420 represents the PWM pulse for level 2 of a PWM example, pulse 420 is as near as possible twice the length of pulse 401. The result is a current flow shown by plot 430. Again, in an ideal situation, the shape of 430 should be the same shape as control pulse 420, and ideally, the total current flow of 430 would be exactly double that of current flow 410. In a real life circuit, plot 430 is a typical representation of the actual current flow. Due to the ringing of 410 and 430, the total current flow 435 is not twice the total of 415 but rather is some other value (example of this are shown in FIG. 6).
[0060] FIG. 5 shows how the FFFD method is more precise at producing increments of power. In an FFFD pulse. 501. the resulting instantaneous current flow to the load is shown by a real life, typical waveform 505. This results in a total current flow shown by curve 510. When twice the amount of power is desired, the FFFD
method uses two pulses, as represented by 520. Since both of these pulses are essentially identical, and each is the same shape and length as 501, the resulting instantaneous current flow 525 is just two essentially identical waveforms 525, each of which is ~sscntially the same as 505. Thus the total current flow 530 resulting from two Ff L D rubes 520, is csscntiLilly twice the current flow of 510, which is for the single pulse 501. Even with a real life circuit, with significant ringing, two pulses 520 provide essentially twice the power of one pulse, 501, as shown.
100611 FIG. 6 includes a collection 600 of timing diagrams illustrating shortcomings of PWM techniques. In FIG. 6, curve 640 represents a PWM pulse time which is desired to be 11 times the power of a single time period. In an ideal world, the resulting current packets 1 through 11 shown on curve 650, would all be identical in time, size, and shape, specifically, perfectly rectangular. In real electronic circuits, however, inductance and capacitance and the laws of physics governing the speed of electron flow, result in the actual waveform of the resulting current represented by curve 601. On this waveform, it can be seen that the first part of the wave exhibits a risetime at 605, due to the inductive effects of the electronics. The same inductance will cause the current to overshoot, as shown at 610, to a level higher than would be encountered in an ideal, purely resistive situation. The current then goes through a period or ringing, at 615 to 611 of the curve, until finally settling down to a steady value, which would never occur if the PWM pulse is relatively short compared to the maximum total ringing time. The resulting packets of current for each of the time periods of the PWM pulse are represented by curve 620. As shown, the first packet of time 621, is less than the second packet 622, and each is different to all others, until the ringing eventually stops, but likely not at the same value as the first pulse. Even when the PWM pulse comes to a stop, the real life cut off of current results in the current flow represented by 630. Thus the PWM method cannot provide multiples of a single pulse, simply by extending the time period by a multiple amount, This example shows only the current flow side of the PWM method. When reactive components of power and the power factor (i.e. instantaneous Voltage X
instantaneous Current) are taken into account, the discrepancy from ideal is even more distorted , Thus control by PWM in exact values is not achievable.
100621 FIG. 7 includes a collection 700 of timing waveforms corresponding to FFFD embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 shows how FFFD pulses are not affected by the ringing of real life circuits. Curve 705 is the potential waveform (equivalent to the risetime and ringing of 601) when the circuit is switched from an OFF to an ON state, ind curve 701 shows the real life current flow through the circuit, complete with risc time distortion and shut off leakage at the trailing edge, for a short FFFD pulse. The total current packet is represented by 710, which includes all of the risetime, ringing, and shut off distortions, but cut off at the end of the basic period of the first pulse. When multiple FFFD pulses are provided to the power switch, the results are multiple packets of current flow, shown as 715. Each of the 715 current packets is essentially identical to the single packet 701.
The relaxation time 717 between FFFD pulses allows the real life circuits to return to the initial conditions prior to the first pulse. This means that each pulse 715 has essentially the same starting conditions as provided for pulse 705.
100631 Accordingly, any integer increments of power can be made by FFFD techniques according to the present disclosure, by simply increasing the number of pulses. A limiting factor can be that the maximum resolution of power increments must fit into the Tcycle time period, e.g., period 211 of FIG. 2, and these numbers are chosen as part of the design cycle when using the FFFD method.
100641 The advantages of fixed duration pulses in the FFFD may seem to be available to the Variable Frequency (VF) method as well, figure 310, 315, but this is not actually the case, as will be explained. Although the ON period is the same for all of the pulses in the VF method, there are several disadvantages of this approach.
The perfect generation of all frequencies by a digital computer is impossible, because of its digital nature. For example, if 1000 hertz is used as a reference frequency for the lowest value of required power, and this is generated in one pulse every 1.0 milliseconds, then the value for 3 would be 3 kilohertz, or 333.333333 hertz, which cannot be exactly achieved digitally. Consider that this problem would occur for at least every prime number, and that the digital "granularity" would be more of a problem with shorter time periods, as the pulses got closer together i.e.
higher -13m performance systems. Consider also that in figure 315, the time between pulses varies with every cl ngc in frequency. That means that the rc1ayation time (i.e., OFF
time) varies with ev cry different value of frequency. Con,cyucntly. f'or c,lch frequency, the initial conditions are different, as there has been a dilicrent amount of settling time betvvicen the pulses. Again, this problem would be most prevalent when the time bctvvicen pulses becomes shorter, e.g., for high performance systems. 1111) techniques, by holding both the frequency and pulse ON periods constant, can assure that the power increments are as close as possible to the theoretical numeric values.
10065] Additionally, FFFD techniques can offer another advantage over VF techniques. For example, with FFFD techniques, the pulse timings are constant, and can be chosen so that there is no Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) at sensitive frequencies. In contrast, with VF, the frequencies are varying and radiate at many frequencies and their harmonics, which can cause unwanted RFI. This is especially true for such applications as on aircraft and hospitals, where RFI can cause drastic problems. VF under these conditions may require RFI shielding, whereas once the FFFD timings are set, any RFI is at fixed and therefore predictable frequencies. The RFI problem is especially present when the pulses are used to drive a motor, since the inherent use of power by the motor windings is to form and collapse magnetic fields.
10066] FFFD techniques according to the present disclosure can have distinct advantages in other ways. Take for example, its use to drive electric motors.
U.S. Patent No. 5,442,272, entitled "Current Limiting For Electric Motor Start-up,"
teaches that it is necessary to have additional external components to prevent excessive current from flowing when a DC motor is started from a stopped condition.
By using an FFFD approach. however, the pulse durations can be chosen i;~
pulsed power periods that do not overdrive the motor vv findings when the motor is stopped and there is no back EMF. This can also prevent the excessive current condition should the mechanical load on the motor be so large as to stall the motor movement- the pulse durations and spacing can be chosen so as to not allow the windings to overheat. With PWM, a controller trying to compensate for an overloaded motor may increase the length of the duty cycle to one that is damaging to the related motor; FFFD techniques can prevent such an occurrence.
100671 The majority of electronics are controlled by computers utilizing digital circuitry. The FFFD method is more suited to computer applications than either PWM or VF, due to the digital nature of computers. Computers run with a set clock, which means that the execution of computer instructions (i,e. running the software) occurs only at particular parts of the computer clock cycle.
Typically, a computer clock runs at some multiple of the machine language instruction set.
100681 Drawing attention to FIG, 8, a collection 800 of waveforms is shown, depicting the timing signals for G FFFD pulses generated by a computer or processor, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.
100691 In FIG. 8, the computer clock signal is shown as signal 810. In a typical computer chip, the "execute" part (of typically four parts in a whole computer cycle) of the computer's machine instruction happens typically each 4th clock cycle, (although some special types of computer machine instructions may vary, they are still an even integer number of clock cycles). This means that if the computer attempted to generate a pulse cycle of high, then low, then high states on an output port, these changes of state could only happen at discrete times, indicated by each 4th cycle, as indicated by 820 in FIG. 8, and recurring as the discrete time marks indicated by the lines 830. Thus, the fastest pulse would be one consisting of four (4) clock periods, as shown at 840.
100701 With continued reference to FIG. 8, for the case where one computer instruction sets the line high at 840, the resetting of the output port to a low could happen only at 845 at the earliest, or any other time marker 830, but not any time in between. For example, the high period 860 on FIG. 8 represents a pulse of three (3) full computer timing cycles, A pulse in h~:tv1(:cn full computer cycles, such as 2.7_ is impossible due to the inherent operation of the computer.
Similarly, the low, or recovery portion of the pulses 850, 875, are also integer values of the computer cycle times. In the examples shown, the off or low periods of 850 is seven (7) computer cycles long, and for 875 it is nine (9) computer cycles long. Once these two periods, i.e., the high state period 840 or 860, and the low state period 850, 875, are selected by the user of the FFFD electronic circuit, the two periods are concisely reproduced due to the nature of the computer's operation. For this reason, the output port of a computer can only be toggled from one state to another at discr:ti times 830 and it becomes clear why the VF approach to controlling the power to a motor or other electrical load, is imprecise, as fractions of a pulse are not possible.
[0071] The hardware to generate the G pulse stream or train, e.g., train 880 of FIG. 8, resulting from the choice of FFFD parameters, can be achieved in one embodiment by the circuit shown in FIG. 9.
[0072] As shown, a computer chip, designated as CPU, item 930, can utilize a computer clock 910, e.g., a quartz crystal component, to derive the clock frequency 920. As can be seen, 920 provides the CPU with the clock pulses, e.g., pulse train 810 of FIG. 8, resulting in the ability of the I/O (Input/Output) port 940 to generate a G pulse signal 950, similar to 880 in FIG. 8, when the CPU 930 is running the appropriate software. Of course, the present disclosure is not limited by a particular type of oscillator or clock and any suitable type may be used for embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0073] The software of a CPU, e.g., CPU 930, can in exemplary embodiments include or perform the subroutine 1000 shown in FIG. 10. For subroutine 1000, the main software in the CPU calls the subroutine "G pulse Clockout" 1000, which starts at 1005, whenever the G pulse stream is to be generated, which is at the start of every Tcycle, e.g., period 211 of FIG. 2. The user specifies to the subroutine, e.g., at 1010, the number of pulses to be generated, N, the length in computer cycle periods, of the high, or ON period 1-11, the length in computer cycle periods, of the low, or OFF period LO, and the I/O port number which must be driven with this G pulse stream, S.
100741 The subroutine can ensure that the G pulse stream is in the low condition, as described at 1015. It then sets the Count counter equal to the number of high cycles commanded by 1010, e.g., equal to HI. If the shortest pulse possible is required, e.g., the Count is equal to 1, then in the test for Count 1035, the program branches to 1030, which sets the I/O port S to high. then on the very next computer cycle resets it to low at 1060. If instead in instruction 1035, the Count specified is greater than 1, then the I/O port S is set to high, 1040, and the computer cycle Count is decremented one number each computer cycle by having instruction 1055 branch to itself via 1050. Each loop to itself eats up one computer cycle, and decrements the count until the last cycle, when the count equals 1, when the program continues to instruction 1060 which terminates the high state by setting the S I/O port to low. The Count counter is then set to the number of computer cycles that the G pulse should be in the low state, e.g., LO. The loops in a branch loop 1070, back to itself 1080.
decrementing the counter by one each loop, until the value reaches zero. When the counter has counted down the LO amount of cycles, the program continues to 1085.
If the number of G pulses for this T cycle period was 1, then the decrement to 0 would cause the program to exit the subroutine, 1190, until the program calls up this subroutine again on the start of the next T cycle, e.g., Tcycle 211 of FIG. 2.
If the number of pulses is greater than 1, then the decrement of N results in a non zero value, and the subroutine branches 1075 back to 1025, where the next high pulse is generated. When the number of G pulses for this Tcycle is completed, the N
count will be 0, and the subroutine will exit from 1085 to 1090.
[00751 The result of this subroutine is the G pulse stream, e.g., 880 of FIG.
8, where for the top pattern, HI=1, L0= 7. and N =3 (shown): and for the lower pattern, HI-3, L0=9, and N=2 (shown). Note that T cycle (e.g., Tcycle 211 of FIG. 2, would be much longer than the time period shown on FIG. 8, so the number N
could be much higher than those shown on FIG. 8 alone.
100761 FFFD techniques can in various other embodiments, have a number of FFFD pulses ("G pulses") generated by analog rather than digital components, as is illustratively explained for FIG. 11.
100771 FIG. 11 depicts a circuit schematic of an analog circuit 1100 for the generation of FFFD pulses, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, In FIG. 11, the analog circuitry 1100 includes two one-shot (or, single-shot) components 1150 and 1190, e.g., a CD 4047 CMOS device, or its equi',dent in TTL or other solid state variations. As shown in FIG. 11, the number ofpu1105 to be generated by the G pulses in this T cycle time, is lo,td~.:d into a decrcmc111ting counter 1110. The non-zero state of the counter causes the zero (inverted) line to go high, 1115, triggering the one-shot 1190. The one-shot outputs a pulse 1125 of set duration time determined by RC network 1120. This configuration is most useful where the time periods for the G pulses are required to be fixed in the hardware design. Adjustment of the RC time can be achieved, e.g., by use of either a trimmer pot or a tuning capacitor within the RC configuration. Pulse 1115 is inverted by circuit 1140, providing an inverted pulse 1145 version of 1125. The rising edge of 1145 is then at the same time as the trailing edge of 1125, and triggers the one-shot 1150, which is adjusted by RC network 1155 to provide the OFF or low time of the G
pulse, 1160. Again, this RC network can be trimmed by a trimmer pot or tuning capacitor, if required. Pulse 1160 and pulse 1125 are combined with NOR gate to provide pulse 1170, as shown by the timing diagram 1195. Pulse 1170 is used to inhibit the progress of counter 1110 at the pin "/inhibit" (negative inhibit line). When pulse 1170 is completed, the rising edge 1180, of pulse 1170, allows the counter 1110 to progress to the next G pulse. When counter 1110 counts down to zero, it ceases sending out pulses to the one-shot 1190 via line 1115. The G pulses appear in this circuit at 1130. At the end of the T cycle 211, the next batch of G pulses is output by loading the counter 1110 with the number of pulses once again.
100781 Accordingly, embodiments of the present disclosure can provide benefits relative to previous techniques, including PWM and VF techniques.
FFFD
techniques according to the present disclosure utilize power train pulses with fixed-frequency fixed-duration pulses to control power applied to a given electrical load.
The load can be any type of DC load. For example, embodiments of the present disclosure can provide for precise power control for fine work such as in artificial limbs, robots, remote robotic arms such as on the Space Shuttle. and motorized medical or surgical equipment, where a fine touch is critical. Other applications that require precise motor movements include control of aircraft such as pilotless drones, the movement of astronomical telescopes, and movement of long range cr,lpons such as naval cannons, and the like.
[0079] Whilc tlsp is of the present disclosure are described herein in connection with certain embodiments, it should be noted that variations can be made by one with skill in the applicable arts within the spirit of the present disclosure.
[0080] Various functions and elements described herein may be partitioned differently from those shown without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments. Thus, many changes and modifications may be made, by one having ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure and claimed embodiments.
[0081] One skilled in the art will appreciate that embodiments and/or portions of embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented in/with computer-readable storage media (e.g., hardware, software, firmware, or any combinations of such), and can be distributed over one or more networks. Steps described herein, including processing functions to derive, learn, or calculate formula and/or mathematical models utilized and/or produced by the embodiments of the present disclosure, can be processed by one or more suitable processors, e.g., central processing units ("CPUs), implementing suitable code/instructions in any suitable language (machine dependent on machine independent).
[0082] Additionally, embodiments of the present disclosure can be embodied in signals and/or carriers, e.g., control signals sent over a communications channel or network. Furthermore, software embodying methods, processes, and/or algorithms of the present disclosure can be implemented in or carried by electrical signals, e.g., for use with the Internet and/or wireless networks.
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1. A method of using pulses of fixed duration and fixed frequency for power control of electrical loads, the method comprising:
with a processing system, providing a timing signal;
determining a desired power level for an electrical load;
generating a control signal including a sequence of control pulses of fixed duration and fixed frequency within the timing signal and corresponding to the desired power level; and supplying the control signal to an input of a current switch connected to the electrical load to place the switch in one of an ON state during each pulse and an OFF
state after each pulse to cause current to flow from a first potential to a second potential through the electrical load during the ON state.
with a processing system, providing a timing signal;
determining a desired power level for an electrical load;
generating a control signal including a sequence of control pulses of fixed duration and fixed frequency within the timing signal and corresponding to the desired power level; and supplying the control signal to an input of a current switch connected to the electrical load to place the switch in one of an ON state during each pulse and an OFF
state after each pulse to cause current to flow from a first potential to a second potential through the electrical load during the ON state.
2. The method of claim 1, further comprising varying the number of pulses within a repeating time cycle.
3. The method of claim 1, wherein the electrical load comprises one or more DC
electric motors.
electric motors.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein providing a timing signal comprises using software using decrementing or incrementing counters to control the time periods of the control pulses.
5. The method of claim 3, further comprising controlling the movement of the one or more DC electrical motors.
6. The method of claim 1, wherein generating a control signal comprises using analog pulse shaping circuits.
7. The method of claim 6, further comprising controlling power applied to one or more electric motors.
8. The method of claim 1, further comprising controlling power applied to one or more electric light sources.
9. The method of claim 8, further comprising controlling the intensity of the optical output of the one or more light sources by varying the number of pulses within a repeating time cycle.
10. The method of claim 1, further comprising controlling power applied to one or more heating devices.
11. The method of claim 10, further comprising controlling a heat output by varying the number of pulses within a repeating time cycle.
12. The method of claim 1, further comprising controlling power applied to one or more switching power supplies, by varying the number of pulses within a repeating time cycle.
13. A FFFD power control circuit comprising:
a first power potential;
a second power potential;
an electrical load; and a current switch connected to the electrical load and including an input to receive a current switch control signal to place the switch in one of an ON
state and an OFF state including a timing cycle with a series of pulses of fixed duration and fixed frequency within the timing cycle to cause current to flow from the first potential to the second potential through the load during the ON state to cause the load to receive power over the timing cycle.
a first power potential;
a second power potential;
an electrical load; and a current switch connected to the electrical load and including an input to receive a current switch control signal to place the switch in one of an ON
state and an OFF state including a timing cycle with a series of pulses of fixed duration and fixed frequency within the timing cycle to cause current to flow from the first potential to the second potential through the load during the ON state to cause the load to receive power over the timing cycle.
14. The circuit of claim 13, wherein the load is a light emitting diode (LED).
15. The circuit of claim 13, wherein the load comprises an array of light emitting diodes.
16. The circuit of claim 13, wherein the load comprises an electric circuit of a DC
motor.
motor.
17. The circuit of claim 16, wherein the DC motor is a brushless DC motor.
18. The circuit of claim 13, wherein the load comprises an electric circuit of an AC
motor.
motor.
19. The circuit of claim 13, wherein the circuit has an initial condition before flow of current through the current switch and the period time between pulses of the timing cycle is longer than the period of time for the circuit to return to the initial condition after a pulse of the timing cycle.
20. The circuit of claim 14, wherein the number of pulses in a timing cycle varies from zero to a maximum number corresponding to an intensity level of the LED
from zero to a maximum intensity.
from zero to a maximum intensity.
21. The circuit of claim 13, wherein the load comprises a heating element.
22. The circuit of claim 21, wherein the number of pulses in a timing cycle varies from zero to a maximum number corresponding to a heat output level of the heating element from zero to a maximum heat output.
23. The circuit of claim 13, further comprising a processing device to generate the current switch control signal supplied to the current switch and to time the start and end of each pulse within the timing cycle.
24. The circuit of claim 13, further comprising a second current switch connected to the load.
25. The circuit of claim 24, further comprising a shunt resistor connected to the first or second current switches and the first or second power potentials.
26. The circuit of claim 24, further comprising a shunt diode connected to the first or second current switches and the first or second power potentials.
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