US20040021994A1 - Overload protector with control element - Google Patents
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- Typical devices used in motor applications for temperature and/or current protection include those as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 3,167,699 (Renaud), U.S. Pat. No. 5,615,072 (Hofsass et al), U.S. Pat. No. 5,575,229 (Takeda), and U.S. Pat. No. 4,866,408 (Petraitis et al) and commercially available hermetic motor protectors from Texas Instruments, Inc. of Dallas, Tex. given product designation 33HM800 or the like.
- the heaters in the above mentioned devices connect in series with the mains circuit of a motor.
- the current in the mains circuit increases to a level above the specified maximum current limit for the motor, the heat generated by this level of current through the heater will be adequate to trip the bimetallic switching device and open the mains circuit.
- the present invention provides for the use of a control element powered and/or controlled from a separate control circuit.
- the circuit can be broken on command from a control signal, independent of the mains power conditions.
- a control element and a normally closed switch are connected in parallel with the mains power circuit. The switch is operated by a control signal. When the switch is closed and the mains circuit is powered, the mains circuit will be broken.
- the present invention incorporates at least one heater which is operatively connected to a control circuit for controlled actuation of the protective device.
- One advantage of the present invention is that the circuit can be broken from a control signal, independent of the mains power condition.
- the control signal will allow the circuit to be broken due other factors or conditions other than the exceeding of current or temperature limits.
- Another advantage of the present invention is that with the inclusion of current and temperature monitoring devices into the control circuit, the heating element for the current protection in the overload protector could be eliminated and the overload protector would not have to be located in such an extreme environment to detect the temperature trip level.
- Another advantage of the present invention is that it does not require a large heat sink as would a silicon rectifier.
- Another advantage of the present invention is that power must be applied to the control circuit and no trip conditions sensed before the motor can be operated.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of the basic representation of the first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a typical circuit diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention in a single phase configuration for a permanent split capacitor motor
- FIG. 3 is a typical circuit diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention in a single phase configuration for a repulsion-start, induction-run (RSIR) motor;
- RSIR repulsion-start, induction-run
- FIG. 4 is a typical circuit diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention in a three phase configuration
- FIG. 5 is another typical circuit diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention in a three phase configuration
- FIG. 6 is an example of the present invention in hermetic motor protector 33HM800 from Texas Instruments;
- FIG. 7 is a schematic block diagram of the basic representation of the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a typical circuit diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention in a single phase configuration for a permanent split capacitor motor
- FIG. 9 is a typical circuit diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention in a single phase configuration for a repulsion-start, induction-run (RSIR) motor;
- RSIR repulsion-start, induction-run
- FIG. 10 is a typical circuit diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention in a three phase configuration
- FIG. 11 is another typical circuit diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention in a three phase configuration
- FIG. 12 is a schematic block diagram of compressor control system having a control circuit and using the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is an installed view of the compressor control system of FIG. 12.
- the first embodiment of the present invention as shown in FIG. 1 provides a circuit control device 10 , that may be a component of a hermetic compressor 8 , for example, which device 10 includes a heating element 18 coupled to the mains circuit of the compressor stator 32 , a bimetallic switching device 16 , and a control heating element 12 powered from a separate control circuit 14 .
- Control element 12 and heating element 18 are adjacent to and in thermal contact with bimetallic switching device 16 .
- the mains circuit, heating element 18 and bimetallic switching device 16 are connected in series to a power line L 1 , L 2 and via external connectors 22 and 24 .
- Control element 12 is connected to external connectors 28 and 30 .
- Control circuit 14 is connected to control element 12 via external connectors 28 and 30 .
- the second embodiment of the present invention as shown in FIG. 7 provides circuit control device 50 , that may be a component of hermetic compressor 8 , for example, which device 50 includes heating element 18 coupled to the mains circuit of compressor stator 32 , bimetallic switching device 16 , control heating element 52 , and normally closed switch 56 operated from separate control circuit 54 .
- Control element 52 and heating element 18 are adjacent to and in thermal contact with bimetallic switching device 16 .
- the mains circuit, heating element 18 and bimetallic switching device 16 are connected in series to a power line L 1 , L 2 and via external connectors 22 and 24 .
- Control element 52 and switch 56 are connected in parallel to the mains circuit.
- Switch 56 is connected to external connectors 68 and 70 .
- Control circuit 54 is connected to switch 56 via external connectors 68 and 70 .
- the present invention can be used in a hermetic compressor, as just one example. Overload and overheating protection along with control due to other desired factors or conditions is offered by the present invention.
- One hermetic compressor, which is applicable to use with the present invention, is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,785,15 1, which is assigned to the assignee of the present invention, the disclosure of which is explicitly incorporated by reference.
- FIG. 1 shows a schematic block diagram of a hermetic compressor 8 with a first external connector 22 and a second external connector 24 through which electrical power is supplied to circuit control device 10 connected in series with controlled device 32 , for example the electric motor of a compressor.
- Circuit control device 10 a first embodiment of the present invention, consists of heating element 18 coupled to the mains circuit, bimetallic switching device 16 , and control element 12 powered from separate control circuit 14 .
- Control circuit 14 enables opening or closing of switch 16 for conditions other than overheating or overloading.
- Control circuit 14 contains circuitry for monitoring motor current and high/low voltage conditions.
- a sensorless temperature measurement scheme may be employed to protect the motor winding from overheating in any running condition. Provisions may be made to output current, temperature and trip information to an optional externally mounted circuit board that could be linked to an HVAC central control system.
- bimetallic switching device 16 senses a temperature below its release temperature bimetallic switching device 16 completes the connection with contact 26 so that the operating current flows through the electric part, for example, stator windings 32 . If the temperature of bimetallic switching device 16 now rises, due either to an increase in temperature of the electrical part to be monitored or to an excess operating current through heating element 18 , which heats up correspondingly, bimetallic switching device 16 opens when it exceeds its release temperature. Bimetallic switching device 16 can also be opened when logic in control circuit 14 allows sufficient current to flow through control element 12 , which heats up correspondingly, causing the temperature of bimetallic switching device 16 to exceed its release temperature. The opening of bimetallic switching device 16 interrupts the flow of current through the electric part.
- FIG. 2 shows a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention in a single phase configuration for a permanent split capacitor motor used in a hermetic compressor, for example.
- the present invention provides internal protection for one to five horsepower motors, typically used in the compressors of commercial refrigerators, unitary air conditioners and heat pumps.
- the heater in the mains circuit may not be required depending on the application.
- Split motor capacitor motor 32 includes main winding 34 , start winding 36 , and capacitor 38 .
- Circuit control device 10 comprises bimetallic switching device 16 , heaters 18 , and control element 12 coupled to control circuit 14 via pins 28 and 30 . Either heaters 18 , control element 12 or ambient temperature can activate switch 16 and shut down motor 32 .
- FIG. 3 shows a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention in a single phase configuration for a RSIR motor.
- the present invention provides external protection for fractional horsepower motors, typically used in the compressors of residential refrigerators and room air conditioners.
- the heater in the mains circuit may not be required depending on the application.
- RSIR motor comprises main winding 34 , start winding 36 , and start resistor 40 .
- Circuit control device 10 includes bimetallic switching device 16 , heater 18 , and control element 12 coupled to control circuit 14 via pins 28 and 30 .
- Motor 32 can be shut down by the activation of switch 16 by the ambient temperature, heater 18 , or control element 12 .
- FIGS. 4 and 5 show schematic diagrams of the first embodiment of the present invention in three phase configuration.
- the heater or heaters in the mains circuit may not be required depending on the application.
- Three phase motors 32 contain three windings 42 , 44 , 46 .
- Circuit control device 10 comprises bimetallic switching device 16 , heaters 18 , and control, element 12 coupled to control circuit 14 via pins 28 and 30 . In both cases the current to motors 32 can be interrupted by the ambient temperature, heaters 18 , or control element 12 causing bimetallic switch 16 to open.
- FIG. 6 shows an example of the first embodiment of the present invention in hermetic motor protector 33HM800 from Texas Instruments.
- Circuit control device 10 includes bimetallic switching device 16 , heater 18 , and control element 12 coupled to control circuit 14 via pins 28 and 30 .
- Switching device 16 can be activated by the ambient temperature, heater 18 , or control element 12 .
- FIG. 7 shows a schematic block diagram of a hermetic compressor 8 with a first external connector 22 and a second external connector 24 through which electrical power is supplied to circuit control device 50 connected in series with controlled device 32 , for example the electric motor of a compressor.
- Circuit control device 50 a second embodiment of the present invention, consists of heating element 18 coupled to the mains (NC switch) circuit, bimetallic switching device 16 , control element 52 , and normally closed switch 56 operated from separate control circuit 54 .
- Control circuit 54 enables opening or closing of switch 16 for conditions other than overheating or overloading.
- Control circuit 54 contains circuitry for monitoring motor current and high/low voltage conditions.
- a sensorless temperature measurement scheme may be employed to protect the motor winding from overheating in any running condition. Provisions may be made to output current, temperature and trip information to an optional externally mounted circuit board that could be linked to an HVAC central control system.
- bimetallic switching device 16 senses a temperature below its release temperature, bimetallic switching device 16 completes the connection with contact 26 so that the operating current flows through the electric part, for example, stator windings 32 . If the temperature of bimetallic switching device 16 then rises sufficiently, due either to an increase in temperature of the electrical part to be monitored or to an excess operating current through heating element 18 , which heats up correspondingly, bimetallic switching device 16 opens when it exceeds its release temperature. Bimetallic switching device 16 can also be opened when logic in control circuit 54 closes switch 56 and allows current to flow through control element 52 , which heats up correspondingly, causing the temperature of bimetallic switching device 16 to exceed its release temperature.
- Control element 52 is sized to immediately cause bimetallic switching device 16 to open if current is applied to control element 52 .
- Normally closed switch 56 will only open if power is applied to control circuit 54 and no trip conditions are set. The opening of bimetallic switching device 16 interrupts the flow of current through the electric part.
- FIG. 8 shows a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention in a single phase configuration for a permanent split capacitor motor used in a hermetic compressor, for example.
- the present invention provides internal protection for one to five horsepower motors, typically used in the compressors of commercial refrigerators, unitary air conditioners and heat pumps.
- the heater in the mains circuit may not be required depending on the application.
- Split motor capacitor motor 32 includes main winding 34 , start winding 36 , and capacitor 38 .
- Circuit control device 50 comprises bimetallic switching device 16 , heaters 18 , control element 52 and NC switch 56 coupled to control circuit 54 via pins 68 and 70 . Either heaters 18 , control element 52 or ambient temperature can activate switch 16 and shut down motor 32 .
- FIG. 9 shows a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention in a single phase configuration for a RSIR motor.
- the present invention provides external protection for fractional horsepower motors, typically used in the compressors of residential refrigerators and room air conditioners.
- the heater in the mains circuit may not be required depending on the application.
- RSIR motor comprises main winding 34 , start winding 36 , and start resistor 40 .
- Circuit control device 50 includes bimetallic switching device 16 , heater 18 , control element 52 , and NC switch 56 coupled to control circuit 54 via pins 28 and 30 .
- Motor 32 can be shut down by the activation of switch 16 by the ambient temperature, heater 18 , or control element 52 .
- FIG. 10 shows a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention in three phase configuration.
- the heater or heaters in the mains circuit may not be required depending on the application.
- Three phase motor 32 contains three windings 42 , 44 , 46 .
- Circuit control device 50 comprises bimetallic switching device 16 , heaters 18 , control element 52 , and normally closed relay 60 coupled to control circuit 54 via pins 28 and 30 .
- Control element 52 includes three heating elements 62 , one for each of windings 42 , 44 , 46 .
- the current to motor 32 can be interrupted by the ambient temperature, heaters 18 , or control element 52 causing bimetallic switch 16 to open.
- FIG. 11 shows a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention in another three phase configuration.
- Three phase motor 32 contains three windings 42 , 44 , 46 .
- Control circuit 50 comprises bimetallic switching device 16 , control element 52 and normally closed relay 60 coupled to control circuit 54 ,via pins 28 , 30 .
- Control element 52 includes three heating elements 62 , one for each of windings 42 , 44 , 46 .
- the current to motor 32 can be interrupted by the ambient temperature or control element 52 causing bimetallic switch 16 to open.
- FIG. 12 shows an application of the second embodiment of the present invention in a compressor control system.
- the compressor control system includes main power terminal 6 , compressor 8 , contactor module 66 , and circuit control 54 .
- Compressor 8 includes low oil sensor 68 .
- Contactor module 66 includes bimetallic switch 16 , heater element 58 , NC relay 60 , current sensor 70 , an inductive pickup 72 , and external connector 74 .
- Control circuit 54 includes I/O interface circuit 80 , relay control circuit 82 , current sensor circuit 84 , winding sensor circuit 86 , transformer 88 , power supply 90 , microprocessor 92 , cool control and low oil sensor circuit 94 , and external connector 96 .
- FIG. 13 shows a view of contactor module 66 and circuit control 54 installed to compressor 8 .
- Circuit control 54 receives information from current sensors 70 , inductive pickup 72 , oil sensor 68 , and HVAC interface 76 .
- I/O interface 80 current sensor circuit 84 , winding sensor circuit 86 , cool control and oil sensor circuit 94 , and microprocessor 92 , control circuit 54 controls normally closed relay 60 through relay control circuit 82 .
- Bimetallic switching device 16 described above can be a current carrying device or a non-current carrying device coupled mechanically to a connector piece containing switching contacts.
- bimetallic switching device normally open or normally closed
Abstract
A hermetic compressor is disclosed having an electric motor, a compressor unit, and an overload protector within a hermetically sealed housing. The overload protector includes a thermally activated switching device for selectively providing current to the electric motor, a heater element thermally coupled to the switching device, and a control circuit controlling the heater element. The overload protector allows the disconnection of power to the motor due to factors and conditions specified in the remotely located control circuit.
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- Existing overload protectors in hermetic compressors use a combination of a heating element and a bimetallic switching device to break the motor circuit if current or temperature limits are exceeded. In a locked rotor condition a current trip will be primarily driven by I2R losses through the heater, while a running high temperature trip is more influenced by the ambient temperature. With either influence, the temperature reaches a point such that the bimetallic switching device “snaps” into a new position, thus breaking the circuit.
- Typical devices used in motor applications for temperature and/or current protection include those as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 3,167,699 (Renaud), U.S. Pat. No. 5,615,072 (Hofsass et al), U.S. Pat. No. 5,575,229 (Takeda), and U.S. Pat. No. 4,866,408 (Petraitis et al) and commercially available hermetic motor protectors from Texas Instruments, Inc. of Dallas, Tex. given product designation 33HM800 or the like.
- The heaters in the above mentioned devices connect in series with the mains circuit of a motor. When the current in the mains circuit increases to a level above the specified maximum current limit for the motor, the heat generated by this level of current through the heater will be adequate to trip the bimetallic switching device and open the mains circuit.
- The present invention provides for the use of a control element powered and/or controlled from a separate control circuit. In one embodiment heating the bimetallic switching device with this control element, the circuit can be broken on command from a control signal, independent of the mains power conditions. In another embodiment a control element and a normally closed switch are connected in parallel with the mains power circuit. The switch is operated by a control signal. When the switch is closed and the mains circuit is powered, the mains circuit will be broken. Unlike prior motor protectors, which include heaters not independently controlled, the present invention incorporates at least one heater which is operatively connected to a control circuit for controlled actuation of the protective device.
- One advantage of the present invention is that the circuit can be broken from a control signal, independent of the mains power condition. The control signal will allow the circuit to be broken due other factors or conditions other than the exceeding of current or temperature limits.
- Another advantage of the present invention is that with the inclusion of current and temperature monitoring devices into the control circuit, the heating element for the current protection in the overload protector could be eliminated and the overload protector would not have to be located in such an extreme environment to detect the temperature trip level.
- Another advantage of the present invention is that it does not require a large heat sink as would a silicon rectifier.
- Another advantage of the present invention is that power must be applied to the control circuit and no trip conditions sensed before the motor can be operated.
- The above mentioned and other advantages and objects of this invention, and the manner of attaining them, will become more apparent and the invention itself will be better understood by reference to the following description of embodiments of the invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
- FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of the basic representation of the first embodiment of the present invention;
- FIG. 2 is a typical circuit diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention in a single phase configuration for a permanent split capacitor motor;
- FIG. 3 is a typical circuit diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention in a single phase configuration for a repulsion-start, induction-run (RSIR) motor;
- FIG. 4 is a typical circuit diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention in a three phase configuration;
- FIG. 5 is another typical circuit diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention in a three phase configuration;
- FIG. 6 is an example of the present invention in hermetic motor protector 33HM800 from Texas Instruments;
- FIG. 7 is a schematic block diagram of the basic representation of the second embodiment of the present invention;
- FIG. 8 is a typical circuit diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention in a single phase configuration for a permanent split capacitor motor;
- FIG. 9 is a typical circuit diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention in a single phase configuration for a repulsion-start, induction-run (RSIR) motor;
- FIG. 10 is a typical circuit diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention in a three phase configuration;
- FIG. 11 is another typical circuit diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention in a three phase configuration;
- FIG. 12 is a schematic block diagram of compressor control system having a control circuit and using the second embodiment of the present invention; and
- FIG. 13 is an installed view of the compressor control system of FIG. 12.
- Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views. Although the drawings represent embodiments of the invention, the drawings are not necessarily to scale, and certain features may be exaggerated or omitted in selected drawings in order to better illustrate and explain the present invention.
- The first embodiment of the present invention as shown in FIG. 1 provides a
circuit control device 10, that may be a component of ahermetic compressor 8, for example, whichdevice 10 includes aheating element 18 coupled to the mains circuit of thecompressor stator 32, abimetallic switching device 16, and acontrol heating element 12 powered from aseparate control circuit 14.Control element 12 andheating element 18 are adjacent to and in thermal contact withbimetallic switching device 16. The mains circuit,heating element 18 andbimetallic switching device 16 are connected in series to a power line L1, L2 and viaexternal connectors Control element 12 is connected toexternal connectors Control circuit 14 is connected tocontrol element 12 viaexternal connectors - The second embodiment of the present invention as shown in FIG. 7 provides
circuit control device 50, that may be a component ofhermetic compressor 8, for example, whichdevice 50 includesheating element 18 coupled to the mains circuit ofcompressor stator 32,bimetallic switching device 16,control heating element 52, and normally closedswitch 56 operated fromseparate control circuit 54.Control element 52 andheating element 18 are adjacent to and in thermal contact withbimetallic switching device 16. The mains circuit,heating element 18 andbimetallic switching device 16 are connected in series to a power line L1, L2 and viaexternal connectors Control element 52 andswitch 56 are connected in parallel to the mains circuit.Switch 56 is connected toexternal connectors Control circuit 54 is connected to switch 56 viaexternal connectors - The present invention can be used in a hermetic compressor, as just one example. Overload and overheating protection along with control due to other desired factors or conditions is offered by the present invention. One hermetic compressor, which is applicable to use with the present invention, is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,785,15 1, which is assigned to the assignee of the present invention, the disclosure of which is explicitly incorporated by reference.
- FIG. 1 shows a schematic block diagram of a
hermetic compressor 8 with a firstexternal connector 22 and a secondexternal connector 24 through which electrical power is supplied tocircuit control device 10 connected in series with controlleddevice 32, for example the electric motor of a compressor.Circuit control device 10, a first embodiment of the present invention, consists ofheating element 18 coupled to the mains circuit,bimetallic switching device 16, andcontrol element 12 powered fromseparate control circuit 14.Control circuit 14 enables opening or closing ofswitch 16 for conditions other than overheating or overloading. -
Control circuit 14 contains circuitry for monitoring motor current and high/low voltage conditions. In addition, a sensorless temperature measurement scheme may be employed to protect the motor winding from overheating in any running condition. Provisions may be made to output current, temperature and trip information to an optional externally mounted circuit board that could be linked to an HVAC central control system. - If
bimetallic switching device 16 senses a temperature below its release temperaturebimetallic switching device 16 completes the connection withcontact 26 so that the operating current flows through the electric part, for example, stator windings 32. If the temperature ofbimetallic switching device 16 now rises, due either to an increase in temperature of the electrical part to be monitored or to an excess operating current throughheating element 18, which heats up correspondingly,bimetallic switching device 16 opens when it exceeds its release temperature.Bimetallic switching device 16 can also be opened when logic incontrol circuit 14 allows sufficient current to flow throughcontrol element 12, which heats up correspondingly, causing the temperature ofbimetallic switching device 16 to exceed its release temperature. The opening ofbimetallic switching device 16 interrupts the flow of current through the electric part. - FIG. 2 shows a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention in a single phase configuration for a permanent split capacitor motor used in a hermetic compressor, for example. The present invention provides internal protection for one to five horsepower motors, typically used in the compressors of commercial refrigerators, unitary air conditioners and heat pumps. The heater in the mains circuit may not be required depending on the application. Split
motor capacitor motor 32 includes main winding 34, start winding 36, andcapacitor 38.Circuit control device 10 comprisesbimetallic switching device 16,heaters 18, and controlelement 12 coupled to controlcircuit 14 viapins heaters 18,control element 12 or ambient temperature can activateswitch 16 and shut downmotor 32. - FIG. 3 shows a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention in a single phase configuration for a RSIR motor. The present invention provides external protection for fractional horsepower motors, typically used in the compressors of residential refrigerators and room air conditioners. The heater in the mains circuit may not be required depending on the application. RSIR motor comprises main winding34, start winding 36, and start
resistor 40.Circuit control device 10 includesbimetallic switching device 16,heater 18, and controlelement 12 coupled to controlcircuit 14 viapins Motor 32 can be shut down by the activation ofswitch 16 by the ambient temperature,heater 18, or controlelement 12. - FIGS. 4 and 5 show schematic diagrams of the first embodiment of the present invention in three phase configuration. The heater or heaters in the mains circuit may not be required depending on the application. Three
phase motors 32 contain threewindings Circuit control device 10 comprisesbimetallic switching device 16,heaters 18, and control,element 12 coupled to controlcircuit 14 viapins motors 32 can be interrupted by the ambient temperature,heaters 18, or controlelement 12 causingbimetallic switch 16 to open. - FIG. 6 shows an example of the first embodiment of the present invention in hermetic motor protector 33HM800 from Texas Instruments.
Circuit control device 10 includesbimetallic switching device 16,heater 18, and controlelement 12 coupled to controlcircuit 14 viapins Switching device 16 can be activated by the ambient temperature,heater 18, or controlelement 12. - FIG. 7 shows a schematic block diagram of a
hermetic compressor 8 with a firstexternal connector 22 and a secondexternal connector 24 through which electrical power is supplied tocircuit control device 50 connected in series with controlleddevice 32, for example the electric motor of a compressor.Circuit control device 50, a second embodiment of the present invention, consists ofheating element 18 coupled to the mains (NC switch) circuit,bimetallic switching device 16,control element 52, and normally closedswitch 56 operated fromseparate control circuit 54.Control circuit 54 enables opening or closing ofswitch 16 for conditions other than overheating or overloading. -
Control circuit 54 contains circuitry for monitoring motor current and high/low voltage conditions. In addition, a sensorless temperature measurement scheme may be employed to protect the motor winding from overheating in any running condition. Provisions may be made to output current, temperature and trip information to an optional externally mounted circuit board that could be linked to an HVAC central control system. - If
bimetallic switching device 16 senses a temperature below its release temperature,bimetallic switching device 16 completes the connection withcontact 26 so that the operating current flows through the electric part, for example, stator windings 32. If the temperature ofbimetallic switching device 16 then rises sufficiently, due either to an increase in temperature of the electrical part to be monitored or to an excess operating current throughheating element 18, which heats up correspondingly,bimetallic switching device 16 opens when it exceeds its release temperature.Bimetallic switching device 16 can also be opened when logic incontrol circuit 54 closes switch 56 and allows current to flow throughcontrol element 52, which heats up correspondingly, causing the temperature ofbimetallic switching device 16 to exceed its release temperature.Control element 52 is sized to immediately causebimetallic switching device 16 to open if current is applied to controlelement 52. Normally closedswitch 56 will only open if power is applied to controlcircuit 54 and no trip conditions are set. The opening ofbimetallic switching device 16 interrupts the flow of current through the electric part. - FIG. 8 shows a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention in a single phase configuration for a permanent split capacitor motor used in a hermetic compressor, for example. The present invention provides internal protection for one to five horsepower motors, typically used in the compressors of commercial refrigerators, unitary air conditioners and heat pumps. The heater in the mains circuit may not be required depending on the application. Split
motor capacitor motor 32 includes main winding 34, start winding 36, andcapacitor 38.Circuit control device 50 comprisesbimetallic switching device 16,heaters 18,control element 52 and NC switch 56 coupled to controlcircuit 54 viapins heaters 18,control element 52 or ambient temperature can activateswitch 16 and shut downmotor 32. - FIG. 9 shows a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention in a single phase configuration for a RSIR motor. The present invention provides external protection for fractional horsepower motors, typically used in the compressors of residential refrigerators and room air conditioners. The heater in the mains circuit may not be required depending on the application. RSIR motor comprises main winding34, start winding 36, and start
resistor 40.Circuit control device 50 includesbimetallic switching device 16,heater 18,control element 52, and NC switch 56 coupled to controlcircuit 54 viapins Motor 32 can be shut down by the activation ofswitch 16 by the ambient temperature,heater 18, or controlelement 52. - FIG. 10 shows a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention in three phase configuration. The heater or heaters in the mains circuit may not be required depending on the application. Three
phase motor 32 contains threewindings Circuit control device 50 comprisesbimetallic switching device 16,heaters 18,control element 52, and normally closedrelay 60 coupled to controlcircuit 54 viapins Control element 52 includes threeheating elements 62, one for each ofwindings motor 32 can be interrupted by the ambient temperature,heaters 18, or controlelement 52 causingbimetallic switch 16 to open. - FIG. 11 shows a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention in another three phase configuration. Three
phase motor 32 contains threewindings Control circuit 50 comprisesbimetallic switching device 16,control element 52 and normally closedrelay 60 coupled to controlcircuit 54,viapins Control element 52 includes threeheating elements 62, one for each ofwindings motor 32 can be interrupted by the ambient temperature orcontrol element 52 causingbimetallic switch 16 to open. - FIG. 12 shows an application of the second embodiment of the present invention in a compressor control system. The compressor control system includes main power terminal6,
compressor 8,contactor module 66, andcircuit control 54.Compressor 8 includeslow oil sensor 68.Contactor module 66 includesbimetallic switch 16,heater element 58,NC relay 60,current sensor 70, aninductive pickup 72, andexternal connector 74.Control circuit 54 includes I/O interface circuit 80,relay control circuit 82,current sensor circuit 84, windingsensor circuit 86,transformer 88, power supply 90,microprocessor 92, cool control and lowoil sensor circuit 94, andexternal connector 96. - FIG. 13 shows a view of
contactor module 66 andcircuit control 54 installed tocompressor 8. -
Circuit control 54 receives information fromcurrent sensors 70,inductive pickup 72,oil sensor 68, andHVAC interface 76. Using I/O interface 80,current sensor circuit 84, windingsensor circuit 86, cool control andoil sensor circuit 94, andmicroprocessor 92,control circuit 54 controls normally closedrelay 60 throughrelay control circuit 82. -
Bimetallic switching device 16 described above can be a current carrying device or a non-current carrying device coupled mechanically to a connector piece containing switching contacts. - This concept could be used in a variety of configurations including, but not limited to, the following:
- single phase or three phase mains power supply
- bimetallic switching device normally open or normally closed
- mains fed heater plus an additional control element
- control element without mains fed heater
- mains fed heater with additional current superimposed by control circuit in order to raise temperature to release point
- as an internal (hermetically sealed type) or external device
- The present invention may be further modified within the spirit and scope of this disclosure. This application is intended to cover departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice in the art to which this invention pertains.
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1. An overload protector coupled to an electric motor comprising:
a thermally activated switching device for selectively providing current to a mains circuit of the electric motor, said switching device including a first heater element;
a second heater element thermally coupled to said switching device; and
a control circuit connected to and activating said second heater element.
2. The overload protector of claim 1 in which said switching device comprises a bimetallic element.
3. The overload protector of claim 1 in which said control circuit is remotely located relative to said motor.
4. The overload protector of claim 1 further comprising a second heater element thermally coupled to and electrically connected in series with said switching device.
5. A hermetic compressor comprising:
a hermetically sealed housing;
an electric motor disposed in said housing and having a stator and rotor;
a compressor unit disposed in said housing and driven by said motor; and
an overload protector comprising:
a thermally activated switching device for selectively providing current to said electric motor, said switching device including a first heater element;
a second heater element thermally coupled to said switching device; and
a control circuit connected to and activating said second heater element.
6. The hermetic compressor of claim 5 in which said electric motor is a single phase electric motor.
7. The hermetic compressor of claim 5 in which said electric motor is a three phase electric motor.
8. The hermetic compressor of claim 5 in which said electric motor is a permanent split capacitor motor.
9. The hermetic compressor of claim 5 in which said electric motor is a repulsion-start, induction-run motor.
10. The hermetic compressor of claim 5 wherein said control circuit is disposed externally of said housing.
11. The hermetic compressor of claim 5 wherein said overload protector includes a second heater element thermally coupled to and electrically connected in series with said switching device.
12. A hermetic compressor comprising:
a hermetically sealed housing;
an electric motor disposed in said housing and having a plurality of windings;
a compressor unit disposed in said housing and driven by said motor;
a contactor module electrically connected to said electric motor and having a thermally activated switching device for selectively providing current to said electric motor and at least one heater element thermally coupled to said switching device; and
a control assembly electrically connected to said contactor module and having a heater element control circuit for activating said heater element.
13. The hermetic compressor of claim 12 wherein said contactor module includes a relay for controlling said heater element and said heater element control circuit includes a relay controller for operating said relay.
14. The hermetic compressor of claim 12 wherein said contactor module includes current sensors and said control assembly includes a current sensor circuit for determining current to said electric motor.
15. The hermetic compressor of claim 12 further comprising a oil sensor, said control assembly including a low oil sensor circuit electrically connected to said oil sensor for determining a low oil condition.
16. The hermetic compressor of claim 12 wherein said control assembly includes a microprocessor.
17. The hermetic compressor of claim 12 wherein said control assembly includes an input/output interface circuit for transmitting information from and receiving information to said control assembly.
18. The hermetic compressor of claim 12 wherein said control assembly is remotely located.
19. The hermetic compressor of claim 12 wherein said contactor module includes at least one inductive pickup and said control assembly includes a winding sensor circuit electrically connected to said inductive pickup for determining the condition of said windings.
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