Motorized actuator with a variable stall level

An actuator for an HVAC system includes a motor coupled by a gear train to an output connector. A spring coupled to the gear train stores energy when the motor is driven in one direction and releases stored energy when the motor is driven in the opposite direction. The spring returns the output conn...

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Hauptverfasser:	DUENKEL GERALD A, ROMANOWICH GARY A, STROJNY LAWRENCE J
Format:	Patent
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	AIR-CONDITIONING, AIR-HUMIDIFICATION, VENTILATION, USE OF AIRCURRENTS FOR SCREENING ARRANGEMENTS OR ADAPTATIONS OF HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATING,OR OTHER AIR-TREATING DEVICES SPECIALLY FOR PASSENGER OR GOODSSPACES OF VEHICLES BLASTING CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER ELECTRICITY EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS GENERATION HEATING LIGHTING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PERFORMING OPERATIONS RANGES TRANSPORTING VEHICLES IN GENERAL VENTILATING WEAPONS
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Zusammenfassung:	An actuator for an HVAC system includes a motor coupled by a gear train to an output connector. A spring coupled to the gear train stores energy when the motor is driven in one direction and releases stored energy when the motor is driven in the opposite direction. The spring returns the output connector to a normal position in the event that electrical power is lost. A motor stall current threshold for the motor is determined dynamically in response to operation of the actuator. The position of the spring, direction of motion and the temperature are sensed. The motor stall current threshold value is selected from a table in response to the values of the sensed operating parameters. A determination is made that the motor has stalled when the electric current applied to the motor exceeds the selected motor stall current threshold value.