Welsh & Flaxman LLC
Resonant circuit control system for stepper motors
 A stepper motor control system is disclosed. The stepper motor including a rotor positioned within a stator for relative motion. The stepper motor further includes a control system associated with the stator and rotor for controlling relative motion. The control system is a resonant circuit which conserves electrical charge includes a first winding positioned between a first electrical charge source and a first capacitor assembly; a first switch controlling the flow of electrical charge between the first electrical charge source and the first capacitor assembly through the first winding in a first direction; and a second switch controlling the flow of electrical charge from the first capacitor assembly and through the first winding in a second direction. In use, phase one begins with the opening of the first switch, causing the flow of electrical charge through the first winding in a first direction and a predetermined relative movement between the stator and rotor. Phase two begins by closing the first switch and opening the second switch to cause the flow of electrical charge in the second direction from the first capacitor assembly and through the first winding. This causes a predetermined relative movement between the stator and rotor. 
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H02P
inventional
James M.
Lewis