Mechanical Technology Incorporated

Robert E Johnson

Richard A Dorman

Hsiang Ming Chen

Martin W Eusepi

'Velocity Observer' and 'Imbalance Observer' circuits are used to control the journals in the magnetic field of an attractive type active magnetic bearing and/or damper. The circuits are characterized by the use of integrators rather than differential components. The velocity observer circuit uses a position feedback loop and a velocity observer feedback loop, both with variable gain, to control the levitation of the journal in the magnetic field. The imbalance observer circuit recreates the journal acceleration directly from the displacement measurement and can be used optionally on-line and off-line to suppress vibrations.

Velocity and imbalance observer control circuit for active magnetic

A device for counting objects in a stacked relationship which includes a bifurcated optical cable, a light source for directing light through the bundle at the stack and a sensor for generating a signal proportional to the light reflected by the stack. The signal is digitized and fed to a digital counter. Various displays connected to the counter indicate the count results.

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Ballston Spa, NY, United States of America

Robert E Johnson