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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 07, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 05, 2006
Edward Furman, Mentor, OH (US);
Edward Furman, Mentor, OH (US);
Lincoln Global, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA (US);
Abstract
Provided are a method, computer-readable medium, and system for automatically determining a proper operational current input to an electric motor. In an exemplary embodiment, a method for determining the proper operational current input includes sending a test signal to an input of an electric motor. A response to the test signal is measured using an output of the electric motor. Based on the measured response, a position of a brush that is capable of conducting current through a commutator of the electric motor is determined. The electric motor is supplied with a first current input if the brush is in a first position and a second current input if the brush is in a second position.