Dale L Yoder

US Patent:

6348752, Feb 19, 2002

Filed:

Apr 6, 1992

Appl. No.:

07/863900

Inventors:

David M. Erdman - Fort Wayne IN
Dale F. Yoder - Fort Wayne IN
Richard S. Tatman - Fort Wayne IN
David T. Molnar - Fort Wayne IN

Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY

International Classification:

H02K 106

US Classification:

310217, 310254, 310 68 B, 310194, 310156, 310 90, 310 89, 318794

Abstract:

An energy efficient low-power integral electronically commutated fan motor and control circuit assembly mounted on a circuit board for use in refrigerators utilizing a Hall sensor to provide positional control signals for sequential energization of the windings with the Hall sensor energization being pulsed, and the motor stator windings energized only during a portion of the period, when rotational torque produced by the energization is greatest in order to reduce the power input to the assembly. Integrally molded multi-function components including the coil bobbin, ground pin, Hall sensor holder, motor bearing oil well covers, and assembly housing provide positioning, support, and securing assistance along with electrical and magnetic operative connections and positioning. A capacitively coupled bridge power supply is provided to further reduce power consumption, and the motor is protected under fault and stall conditions by a current limiting circuit and a timed retry circuit, and the rotor and stator are designed for adequate starting torque in a refrigerator. Power is supplied to the motor windings through a voltage dropping capacitor connected in series therewith.

US Patent:

6414408, Jul 2, 2002

Filed:

Jun 1, 1995

Appl. No.:

08/457701

Inventors:

David M. Erdman - Fort Wayne IN
Dale F. Yoder - Fort Wayne IN
Richard S. Tatman - Fort Wayne IN
David T. Molnar - Fort Wayne IN

Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY

International Classification:

H02K 500

US Classification:

310 68R, 310 89, 310DIG 6, 310 71, 310216

Abstract:

An energy efficient low-power integral electronically commutated fan motor and control circuit assembly mounted on a circuit board for use in refrigerators utilizing a Hall sensor to provide positional control signals for sequential energization of the windings with the Hall sensor energization being pulsed, and the motor stator windings energized only during a portion of the period, when rotational torque produced by the energization is greatest in order to reduce the power input to the assembly. Integrally molded multi-function components including the coil bobbin, ground pin, Hall sensor holder, motor bearing oil well covers, and assembly housing provide positioning, support, and securing assistance along with electrical and magnetic operative connections and positioning. A capacitively coupled bridge power supply is provided to further reduce power consumption, and the motor is protected under fault and stall conditions by a current limiting circuit and a timed retry circuit, and the rotor and stator are designed for adequate starting torque in a refrigerator. Power is supplied to the motor windings through a voltage dropping capacitor connected in series therewith.

US Patent:

6479957, Nov 12, 2002

Filed:

Jun 5, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/874498

Inventors:

David M. Erdman - Fort Wayne IN
Dale F. Yoder - Fort Wayne IN
Richard S. Tatman - Fort Wayne IN
David T. Molnar - Fort Wayne IN

Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY

International Classification:

H02K 2300

US Classification:

318254, 318138, 318439, 318799, 310 67 R, 310 68 R, 310 89, 310DIG 6

Abstract:

An energy efficient low-power integral electronically commutated fan motor and control circuit assembly mounted on a circuit board for use in refrigerators utilizing a Hall sensor to provide positional control signals for sequential energization of the windings with the Hall sensor energization being pulsed, and the motor stator windings energized only during a portion of the period, when rotational torque produced by the energization is greatest in order to reduce the power input to the assembly. Integrally molded multi-function components including the coil bobbin, ground pin, Hall sensor holder, motor bearing oil well covers, and assembly housing provide positioning, support, and securing assistance along with electrical and magnetic operative connections and positioning. A capacitively coupled bridge power supply is provided to further reduce power consumption, and the motor is protected under fault and stall conditions by a current limiting circuit and a timed retry circuit, and the rotor and stator are designed for adequate starting torque in a refrigerator. Power is supplied to the motor windings through a voltage dropping capacitor connected in series therewith.

US Patent:

20030098660, May 29, 2003

Filed:

Jun 5, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/874508

Inventors:

David Erdman - Fort Wayne IN, US
Dale Yoder - Fort Wayne IN, US
Richard Tatman - Fort Wayne IN, US
David Molnar - Fort Wayne IN, US

International Classification:

H02K011/00
H02K005/00
H02K001/06
H02P001/18
H02P003/08
H02P005/06
H02P007/06
H02K023/00

US Classification:

318/254000, 310/06800R, 310/06800B, 310/089000

Abstract:

An energy efficient low-power integral electronically commutated fan motor and control circuit assembly mounted on a circuit board for use in refrigerators utilizing a Hall sensor to provide positional control signals for sequential energization of the windings with the Hall sensor energization being pulsed, and the motor stator windings energized only during a portion of the period, when rotational torque produced by the energization is greatest in order to reduce the power input to the assembly. Integrally molded multi-function components including the coil bobbin, ground pin, Hall sensor holder, motor bearing oil well covers, and assembly housing provide positioning, support, and securing assistance along with electrical and magnetic operative connections and positioning. A capacitively coupled bridge power supply is provided to further reduce power consumption, and the motor is protected under fault and stall conditions by a current limiting circuit and a timed retry circuit, and the rotor and stator are designed for adequate starting torque in a refrigerator. Power is supplied to the motor windings through a voltage dropping capacitor connected in series therewith.

US Patent:

62716387, Aug 7, 2001

Filed:

Dec 18, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/769610

Inventors:

David M. Erdman - Fort Wayne IN
Dale F. Yoder - Fort Wayne IN
Richard S. Tatman - Fort Wayne IN
David T. Molnar - Fort Wayne IN

Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY

International Classification:

H02P 500

US Classification:

318439

Abstract:

An energy efficient low-power integral electronically commutated fan motor and control circuit assembly mounted on a circuit board for use in refrigerators utilizing a Hall sensor to provide positional control signals for sequential energization of the windings with the Hall sensor energization being pulsed, and the motor stator windings energized only during a portion of the period, when rotational torque produced by the energization is greatest in order to reduce the power input to the assembly. Integrally molded multi-function components including the coil bobbin, ground pin, Hall sensor holder, motor bearing oil well covers, and assembly housing provide positioning, support, and securing assistance along with electrical and magnetic operative connections and positioning. A capacitively coupled bridge power supply is provided to further reduce power consumption, and the motor is protected under fault and stall conditions by a current limiting circuit and a timed retry circuit, and the rotor and stator are designed for adequate starting torque in a refrigerator. Power is supplied to the motor windings through a voltage dropping capacitor connected in series therewith.