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EP0693756A1
EP0693756A1 EP95109593A EP95109593A EP0693756A1 EP 0693756 A1 EP0693756 A1 EP 0693756A1 EP 95109593 A EP95109593 A EP 95109593A EP 95109593 A EP95109593 A EP 95109593A EP 0693756 A1 EP0693756 A1 EP 0693756A1
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Werner Dipl.-Ing. Fischer
Viktor Dipl.-Ing. Kahr
Peter Dr.-Ing. Schmitz
Hubert Dipl.-Phys. Greif
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    • HELECTRICITY
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    • H01FMAGNETS; INDUCTANCES; TRANSFORMERS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR MAGNETIC PROPERTIES
    • H01F7/00Magnets
    • H01F7/06Electromagnets; Actuators including electromagnets
    • H01F7/08Electromagnets; Actuators including electromagnets with armatures
    • H01F7/18Circuit arrangements for obtaining desired operating characteristics, e.g. for slow operation, for sequential energisation of windings, for high-speed energisation of windings
    • H01F7/1805Circuit arrangements for holding the operation of electromagnets or for holding the armature in attracted position with reduced energising current
    • H01F7/1833Circuit arrangements for holding the operation of electromagnets or for holding the armature in attracted position with reduced energising current by changing number of parallel-connected turns or windings
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01FMAGNETS; INDUCTANCES; TRANSFORMERS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR MAGNETIC PROPERTIES
    • H01F7/00Magnets
    • H01F7/06Electromagnets; Actuators including electromagnets
    • H01F7/08Electromagnets; Actuators including electromagnets with armatures
    • H01F7/18Circuit arrangements for obtaining desired operating characteristics, e.g. for slow operation, for sequential energisation of windings, for high-speed energisation of windings
    • H01F7/1805Circuit arrangements for holding the operation of electromagnets or for holding the armature in attracted position with reduced energising current
    • H01F7/1827Circuit arrangements for holding the operation of electromagnets or for holding the armature in attracted position with reduced energising current by changing number of serially-connected turns or windings

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  • the invention relates to a method and a device for controlling an electromagnetic consumer according to the preambles of the independent claims.
  • Such a method and such a device for controlling an electromagnetic consumer, in particular a solenoid valve is known from DE-OS 29 32 859 (US-A 4,345,296).
  • the inductive consumer in a first section (tightening phase) the inductive consumer is supplied with high power in order to achieve the best possible switching behavior.
  • a subsequent second section (holding current phase) the current flow through the consumer is reduced, since there is no longer any mechanical work to be done, but only the energy or the force for holding the solenoid valve has to be maintained. This force is based on the restoring force of the solenoid valve to be switched.
  • the invention has for its object to show in a method of a device for controlling an electromagnetic consumer of the type mentioned a way how the switching times of the solenoid valve can be shortened, with only a low power loss occurs.
  • the device and the method according to the invention have the advantage that the switching times of the solenoid valve are very short, the power loss and the interference level being very low.
  • FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of the essential elements of a first embodiment
  • FIG. 2 shows the essential elements of a second embodiment
  • FIG. 3 shows the current curve over time.
  • FIG. 1 schematically shows a first embodiment of the device according to the invention.
  • the electromagnetic consumer is preferably a coil 100 of a solenoid valve that is used in the area of fuel metering.
  • the use of the device according to the invention and the method according to the invention is, however, not restricted to use in fuel metering. It can be used with all electromagnetic consumers where a fast switching process when switching on and off is important.
  • the coil 100 of the consumer has three connections.
  • a first connection 101 is connected to the supply voltage Ubat.
  • the second connection 102 is connected to ground 111 via a first switching means 105 and a current measuring means 110.
  • the third connection 103 which is preferably a center tap of the coil, is also connected to ground 111 via a second switching means 115 and a further current measuring means 120.
  • a control unit 130 determines, based on various signals provided by sensors 140 or other control units, control signals for the first and second switching means.
  • control unit 130 processes a signal corresponding to the current flowing through the current measuring means 110 and 120.
  • the first and second switching means are preferably implemented as transistors, in particular as field effect transistors.
  • the current measuring means 110 and 120 are preferably implemented as ohmic resistors, the voltage drop at the two terminals of the resistors being used as a signal with respect to the currents flowing through the consumers.
  • the control unit 130 regulates the current flowing through the coils to predetermined values.
  • the implementation shown is particularly advantageous in that each switching means is assigned a current measuring resistor. This makes it possible to regulate the current through both partial coils to predetermined values.
  • FIG. 2 A further embodiment is shown in FIG. 2. Elements already described in FIG. 1 are designated here with the same reference symbols. Instead of a coil with a center tap, two coils are provided in this embodiment.
  • a coil 100a corresponds in terms of its properties to the entire coil in FIG. 1.
  • a coil 100b corresponds to the coil between the connection 101 and the center tap 103 in FIG. 1.
  • the two coils are each connected to the supply voltage Ubat with their one connection.
  • the other connection of the coil 100a is connected to the first switching means 105 and the other connection of the second coil 100b is connected to the second switching means 115.
  • control unit 130 calculates signals for actuating the first and second switching means.
  • the switching means 115 is activated in the first time period between the times T1 and T2 in such a way that the current flow only through the coil 100b or through the portion of the coil between the taps 101 and the center tap 103.
  • the effective coil has only a small ohmic resistance and a small number of turns or a small inductance. This causes the current through the coil, and hence the force applied by the coil, to increase rapidly.
  • the first switching means 105 is then activated such that it enables the current to flow through the coil 100a or through the entire coil 100.
  • the coil between the connections 101 and 102 or the coil 100a have a large number of turns and thus a large inductance and a larger ohmic resistance. This causes the current to drop to a smaller value, the so-called holding current. In This phase does not require a quick build-up or breakdown, but the high number of windings results in a high holding force with a low holding current.
  • the consumer has a variable inductance.
  • Different inductivities can be set in at least two time periods.
  • a small inductance is effective in the first period of the control phase of a metering.
  • the small inductance is achieved by a coil with a small number of turns.
  • a large inductance is effective in the second period of the control phase of a metering.
  • the large inductance is achieved by a coil with a large number of turns.
  • the various inductances can be implemented by activating switching means which are assigned to the partial coils. This makes it possible to appropriately dimension the coils according to the requirements in the different sections.
  • the coils are dimensioned such that the current rises quickly to the required value during the pull-in phase and the current in the holding current phase almost reaches the desired value for the holding current by appropriately dimensioning the winding resistance. During the holding current phase, it may therefore only be necessary to regulate a small proportion of the current.
  • the current flowing through the coil is adjusted to the holding current in the holding current phase and in the starting current phase.
  • the current is detected by means of the current measuring means 110.
  • the control unit 130 compares this value with a target value and controls the switching means 105 accordingly.
  • analog control or clocked current control takes place by means of a transistor. It is particularly advantageous here that most of the lowering of the current to the holding current level is due to the greater resistance of the coil which is active in the holding current phase. As a result, the switching means, particularly in the holding current phase, only have to absorb a very low power loss.

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Abstract

The control system uses a switch connected in series with the electromagnetic load, which has a variable inductance set to 2 different inductance values during respective time sections. Pref., the inductance is set to a low value during a first time section and to a high value during a second time section, using different number of windings, the current through the load set to a retaining current level during the second time section. <IMAGE>

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Stand der TechnikState of the art

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zur Ansteuerung eines elektromagnetischen Verbrauchers gemäß den Oberbegriffen der unabhängigen Ansprüche.The invention relates to a method and a device for controlling an electromagnetic consumer according to the preambles of the independent claims.

Ein solches Verfahren und eine solche Vorrichtung zur Ansteuerung eines elektromagnetischen Verbrauchers, insbesondere eines Magnetventils, ist aus der DE-OS 29 32 859 (US-A 4,345,296) bekannt. Dort ist vorgesehen, daß in einem ersten Abschnitt (Anzugsphase) dem induktiven Verbraucher eine hohe Leistung zugeführt wird, um ein möglichst gutes Schaltverhalten zu erzielen. In einem sich anschließenden zweiten Abschnitt (Haltestromphase) wird der Stromfluß durch den Verbraucher abgesenkt, da keine mechanische Arbeit mehr zu verrichten ist, sondern nur die Energie bzw. die Kraft zum Halten des Magnetventils aufrechterhalten werden muß. Diese Kraft orientiert sich an der Rückstellkraft des zu schaltenden Magnetventils.Such a method and such a device for controlling an electromagnetic consumer, in particular a solenoid valve, is known from DE-OS 29 32 859 (US-A 4,345,296). There it is provided that in a first section (tightening phase) the inductive consumer is supplied with high power in order to achieve the best possible switching behavior. In a subsequent second section (holding current phase), the current flow through the consumer is reduced, since there is no longer any mechanical work to be done, but only the energy or the force for holding the solenoid valve has to be maintained. This force is based on the restoring force of the solenoid valve to be switched.

Nachteilig an dieser Einrichtung ist, wenn eine Analogregelung vorgesehen ist, daß eine hohe Verlustleistung auftritt, bzw. wenn eine getaktete Stromregelung vorgesehen ist, ein hoher Störpegel auftritt.A disadvantage of this device, if an analog control is provided, that a high power loss occurs, or if a clocked current control is provided, a high interference level occurs.

Aufgabe der ErfindungObject of the invention

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, bei einem Verfahren einer Vorrichtung zur Ansteuerung eines elektromagnetischen Verbrauchers der eingangs genannten Art eine Möglichkeit aufzuzeigen, wie die Schaltzeiten des Magnetventils verkürzt werden wobei nur eine geringe Verlustleistung auftritt. Diese Aufgabe wird durch die in den unabhängigen Ansprüchen gekennzeichneten Merkmale gelöst.The invention has for its object to show in a method of a device for controlling an electromagnetic consumer of the type mentioned a way how the switching times of the solenoid valve can be shortened, with only a low power loss occurs. This object is achieved by the features characterized in the independent claims.

Vorteile der ErfindungAdvantages of the invention

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung und das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren haben den Vorteil, daß die Schaltzeiten des Magnetventils sehr kurz sind, wobei die Verlustleistung und der Störpegel sehr gering ist.The device and the method according to the invention have the advantage that the switching times of the solenoid valve are very short, the power loss and the interference level being very low.

Vorteilhafte und zweckmäßige Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen gekennzeichnet.Advantageous and expedient refinements and developments of the invention are characterized in the subclaims.

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Die Erfindung wird nachstehend anhand der in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsformen erläutert.The invention is explained below with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawing.

Es zeigen Figur 1 ein Blockdiagramm der wesentlichen Elemente einer ersten Ausführungsform, Figur 2 die wesentlichen Elemente einer zweiten Ausführungsform und Figur 3 den Stromverlauf über der Zeit aufgetragen.1 shows a block diagram of the essential elements of a first embodiment, FIG. 2 shows the essential elements of a second embodiment and FIG. 3 shows the current curve over time.

Beschreibung der AusführungsbeispieleDescription of the embodiments

In Figur 1 ist schematisch eine erste Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung dargestellt. Bei dem elektromagnetischen Verbraucher handelt es sich vorzugsweise um eine Spule 100 eines Magnetventils, das im Bereich der Kraftstoffzumessung eingesetzt wird. Die Verwendung der erfindungsgmäßen Vorrichtung und des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens ist aber nicht auf den Einsatz bei der Kraftstoffzumessung beschränkt. Es kann bei allen elektromagnetischen Verbrauchern eingesetzt werden, bei dem es auf einen schnellen Schaltvorgang beim Ein- und Ausschalten ankommt.FIG. 1 schematically shows a first embodiment of the device according to the invention. The electromagnetic consumer is preferably a coil 100 of a solenoid valve that is used in the area of fuel metering. The use of the device according to the invention and the method according to the invention is, however, not restricted to use in fuel metering. It can be used with all electromagnetic consumers where a fast switching process when switching on and off is important.

Erfindungsgemäß weist die Spule 100 des Verbrauchers drei Anschlüsse auf. Ein erster Anschluß 101 steht mit der Versorgungsspannung Ubat in Verbindung. Der zweite Anschluß 102 steht über ein erstes Schaltmittel 105 sowie über ein Strommeßmittel 110 mit Masse 111 in Verbindung. Der dritte Anschluß 103, bei dem es sich vorzugsweise um einen Mittelabgriff der Spule handelt, steht über ein zweites Schaltmittel 115 und ein weiteres Strommeßmittel 120 ebenfalls mit Masse 111 in Verbindung. Eine Steuereinheit 130 bestimmt ausgehend von verschiedenen Signalen, die von Sensoren 140 oder anderen Steuereinheiten bereitgestellt werden, Ansteuersignale für das erste und zweite Schaltmittel.According to the invention, the coil 100 of the consumer has three connections. A first connection 101 is connected to the supply voltage Ubat. The second connection 102 is connected to ground 111 via a first switching means 105 and a current measuring means 110. The third connection 103, which is preferably a center tap of the coil, is also connected to ground 111 via a second switching means 115 and a further current measuring means 120. A control unit 130 determines, based on various signals provided by sensors 140 or other control units, control signals for the first and second switching means.

Desweiteren verarbeitet die Steuereinheit 130 ein dem durch die Strommeßmittel 110 und 120 fließenden Strom entsprechendes Signal.Furthermore, the control unit 130 processes a signal corresponding to the current flowing through the current measuring means 110 and 120.

Bei einer besonders vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung ist vorgesehen, daß anstelle der beiden Strommeßmittel 110 und 120 lediglich ein Strommeßmittel 150 vorgesehen ist.In a particularly advantageous embodiment, it is provided that only one current measuring means 150 is provided instead of the two current measuring means 110 and 120.

Die ersten und zweiten Schaltmittel sind vorzugsweise als Transistoren insbesondere als Feldeffekttransistoren realisiert.The first and second switching means are preferably implemented as transistors, in particular as field effect transistors.

Die Strommeßmittel 110 und 120 sind vorzugsweise als ohmsche Widerstände realisiert, wobei der Spannungsabfall an den beiden Anschlüssen der Widerstände als Signal bezüglich des durch die Verbraucher fließenden Ströme verwendet wird. Insbesondere ist vorgesehen, daß die Steuereinheit 130 den durch die Spulen fließenden Strom auf vorgegebene Werte einregelt. Besonders vorteilhaft ist die eingezeichnete Realisierung, daß jedem Schaltmittel ein Strommeßwiderstand zugeordnet ist. Dadurch ist es möglich, den Strom durch beide Teilspulen jeweils auf vorgegebene Werte zu regeln.The current measuring means 110 and 120 are preferably implemented as ohmic resistors, the voltage drop at the two terminals of the resistors being used as a signal with respect to the currents flowing through the consumers. In particular, it is provided that the control unit 130 regulates the current flowing through the coils to predetermined values. The implementation shown is particularly advantageous in that each switching means is assigned a current measuring resistor. This makes it possible to regulate the current through both partial coils to predetermined values.

Eine weitere Ausgestaltung ist in Figur 2 dargestellt. Bereits in Figur 1 beschriebene Elemente sind hier mit gleichen Bezugszeichen bezeichnet. Anstelle einer Spule mit einem Mittelabgriff sind bei dieser Ausführungsform zwei Spulen vorgesehen. Eine Spule 100a entspricht von ihren Eigenschaften der gesamten Spule bei Figur 1. Eine Spule 100b entspricht der Spule zwischen dem Anschluß 101 und dem Mittelabgriff 103 bei der Figur 1.A further embodiment is shown in FIG. 2. Elements already described in FIG. 1 are designated here with the same reference symbols. Instead of a coil with a center tap, two coils are provided in this embodiment. A coil 100a corresponds in terms of its properties to the entire coil in FIG. 1. A coil 100b corresponds to the coil between the connection 101 and the center tap 103 in FIG. 1.

Die beiden Spulen stehen mit ihrem einen Anschluß jeweils mit der Versorgungsspannung Ubat in Verbindung. Der andere Anschluß der Spule 100a steht mit dem ersten Schaltmittel 105 und der andere Anschluß der zweiten Spule 100b steht mit dem zweiten Schaltmittel 115 in Verbindung.The two coils are each connected to the supply voltage Ubat with their one connection. The other connection of the coil 100a is connected to the first switching means 105 and the other connection of the second coil 100b is connected to the second switching means 115.

Diese beiden Einrichtungen arbeiten wie folgt. Ausgehend von verschiedenen Signalen berechnet die Steuereinheit 130 Signale zur Ansteuerung der ersten und zweiten Schaltmittel.These two facilities work as follows. Starting from different signals, the control unit 130 calculates signals for actuating the first and second switching means.

In Figur 3 ist der Verlauf des Stroms I über der Zeit t aufgetragen. In einem ersten Zeitabschnitt, zwischen den Zeitpunkten T1 und T2, der sogenannten Anzugsphase, wird ein schneller Kraftaufbau im Magnetventil gewünscht. Ein schneller Kraftaufbau bewirkt eine schnelle Bewegung des Ankers des Magnetventils und damit eine kurze Schaltzeit des Magnetventils.The course of the current I is plotted over time t in FIG. In a first time period, between times T1 and T2, the so-called tightening phase, a quick build-up of force in the solenoid valve is desired. A quick build-up of force causes the armature of the solenoid valve to move quickly and thus the solenoid valve to switch quickly.

In einem zweiten Zeitabschnitt zwischen den Zeitpunkten T3 und T4 wird dagegen eine hohe Kraft aber eine kleine Änoderung der Kraft gewünscht. Dies ist erforderlich, damit sich der Anker des Magnetventils bei den herrschenden Drücken, insbesondere bei selbstzündenden Brennkraftmaschinen, nicht bewegt.In contrast, in a second time period between times T3 and T4 a high force but a small change in the force is desired. This is necessary so that the armature of the solenoid valve does not move under the prevailing pressures, particularly in the case of self-igniting internal combustion engines.

Erfindungsgemäß ist daher vorgesehen, daß in dem ersten Zeitabschnitt zwischen den Zeitpunkten T1 und T2 das Schaltmittel 115 derart angesteuert wird, daß es den Stromfluß lediglich durch die Spule 100b bzw. durch den Anteil der Spule zwischen den Abgriffen 101 und dem Mittelabgriff 103 ermöglicht. Bei diesem Ansteuerpfad weist die wirksame Spule lediglich einen kleinen ohmschen Widerstand und eine kleine Windungszahl bzw. eine kleine Induktivität auf. Dies bewirkt, daß der Strom durch die Spule und damit, die von der Spule aufgebrachte Kraft schnell ansteigt.According to the invention, it is therefore provided that the switching means 115 is activated in the first time period between the times T1 and T2 in such a way that the current flow only through the coil 100b or through the portion of the coil between the taps 101 and the center tap 103. With this control path, the effective coil has only a small ohmic resistance and a small number of turns or a small inductance. This causes the current through the coil, and hence the force applied by the coil, to increase rapidly.

In dem zweiten Zeitabschnitt zwischen den Zeitpunkten T3 und T4 wird dann das erste Schaltmittel 105 derart angesteuert, daß es den Stromfluß durch die Spule 100a bzw. durch die Gesamtspule 100 ermöglicht. Die Spule zwischen den Anschlüssen 101 und 102 bzw. die Spule 100a besitzen eine große Windungszahl und damit eine große Induktivität und einen größeren ohmschen Widerstand. Dies bewirkt, daß der Strom auf einem kleineren Wert, den sogenannten Haltestrom, absinkt. In dieser Phase ist ein schneller Kraftauf- oder abbau nicht erforderlich, dagegen wird durch die hohe Wicklungszahl eine hohe Haltekraft mit geringem Haltestrom erzielt.In the second time period between the times T3 and T4, the first switching means 105 is then activated such that it enables the current to flow through the coil 100a or through the entire coil 100. The coil between the connections 101 and 102 or the coil 100a have a large number of turns and thus a large inductance and a larger ohmic resistance. This causes the current to drop to a smaller value, the so-called holding current. In This phase does not require a quick build-up or breakdown, but the high number of windings results in a high holding force with a low holding current.

Erfindungsgemäß besitzt der Verbraucher eine variable Induktivität. Dabei sind in wenigstens zwei Zeitabschnitten jeweils unterschiedliche Induktivitäten einstellbar. In dem ersten Zeitabschnitt der Ansteuerphase einer Zumessung ist eine kleine Induktivität wirksam. Die kleine Induktivität wird durch eine Spule mit kleiner Windungszahl erreicht. In dem zweiten Zeitabschnitt der Ansteuerphase einer Zumessung ist eine große Induktivität wirksam. Die große Induktivität wird durch eine Spule mit großer Windungszahl erreicht. Die verschiedenen Induktivitäten sind durch das Ansteuern von Schaltmitteln, die den Teilspulen zugeordnet sind, realisierbar. Hierdurch ist es möglich, die Spulen entsprechend den Anforderungen in den verschiedenen Abschnitten geeignet zu dimensionieren.According to the invention, the consumer has a variable inductance. Different inductivities can be set in at least two time periods. A small inductance is effective in the first period of the control phase of a metering. The small inductance is achieved by a coil with a small number of turns. A large inductance is effective in the second period of the control phase of a metering. The large inductance is achieved by a coil with a large number of turns. The various inductances can be implemented by activating switching means which are assigned to the partial coils. This makes it possible to appropriately dimension the coils according to the requirements in the different sections.

Erfindungsgemäß sind die Spulen so dimensioniert, daß während der Anzugsphase der Strom schnell auf den erforderlichen Wert ansteigt und in der Haltestromphase der Strom durch die entsprechende Dimensionierung der Wicklungswiderstandes nahezu den gewünschten Wert für den Haltestrom erreicht. Während der Haltestromphase ist damit gegebenenfalls lediglich eine Regelung eines geringen Stromanteils erforderlich.According to the invention, the coils are dimensioned such that the current rises quickly to the required value during the pull-in phase and the current in the holding current phase almost reaches the desired value for the holding current by appropriately dimensioning the winding resistance. During the holding current phase, it may therefore only be necessary to regulate a small proportion of the current.

Bei einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel wird in der Haltestromphase und in der Anzugsstromphase der durch die Spule fließende Strom auf den Haltestrom eingeregelt. Hierzu wird der Strom mittels des Strommeßmittels 110 erfaßt. Die Steuereinheit 130 vergleicht diesen Wert mit einem Sollwert und steuert das Schaltmittel 105 entsprechend an. Hierbei kann vorgesehen sein, daß mittels eines Transistors eine Analogregelung bzw. eine getaktete Stromregelung erfolgt. Besonders vorteilhaft ist hierbei, daß sich der größte Teil der Absenkung des Stroms auf das Haltestromniveau auf Grund des größeren Widerstand der in der Haltestromphase wirksamen Spule ergibt. Dadurch müssen die Schaltmittel, insbesondere in der Haltestromphase, nur eine sehr geringe Verlustleistung aufnehmen.In a preferred exemplary embodiment, the current flowing through the coil is adjusted to the holding current in the holding current phase and in the starting current phase. For this purpose, the current is detected by means of the current measuring means 110. The control unit 130 compares this value with a target value and controls the switching means 105 accordingly. This can it can be provided that analog control or clocked current control takes place by means of a transistor. It is particularly advantageous here that most of the lowering of the current to the holding current level is due to the greater resistance of the coil which is active in the holding current phase. As a result, the switching means, particularly in the holding current phase, only have to absorb a very low power loss.

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Verfahren zur Ansteuerung eines elektromagnetischen Verbrauchers, mittels wenigstens einer Reihenschaltung bestehend aus dem Verbraucher und einem Schaltmittel, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Verbraucher eine variable Induktivität aufweist, wobei in wenigstens einem ersten und einem zweiten Zeitabschnitt unterschiedliche Induktivitäten einstellbar sind.Method for controlling an electromagnetic consumer, by means of at least one series connection consisting of the consumer and a switching means, characterized in that the consumer has a variable inductance, different inductivities being adjustable in at least a first and a second period. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in einem ersten Zeitabschnitt eine kleine Induktivität und in einem zweiten Zeitabschnitt eine große Induktivität einstellbar ist.Method according to Claim 1, characterized in that a small inductance can be set in a first time period and a large inductance in a second time period. Verfahren nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß im ersten Zeitabschnitt eine kleine Windungszahl und im zweiten Zeitabschnitt eine große Windungszahl wirksam ist.Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a small number of turns is effective in the first period and a large number of turns in the second period. Verfahren nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß im zweiten Zeitabschnitt der durch den elektromagnetischen Verbraucher fließende Strom auf einen Haltestrom regelbar ist.Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the current flowing through the electromagnetic consumer can be regulated to a holding current in the second period. Vorrichtung zur Ansteuerung eines elektromagnetischen Verbrauchers, mittels wenigstens einer Reihenschaltung bestehend aus dem Verbraucher und einem Schaltmittel, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Verbraucher eine variable Induktivität aufweist, wobei Mittel vorgesehen sind, die in wenigstens einem ersten und einedm zweiten Zeitabschnitt unterschiedliche Induktivitäten einstellen.Device for controlling an electromagnetic consumer, by means of at least one series connection consisting of the consumer and a switching means, thereby characterized in that the consumer has a variable inductance, means being provided which set different inductances in at least a first and a second time period. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Verbraucher mit einem ersten Anschluß mit Versorgungsspannung in Verbindung steht, daß der Verbrauchen mit einem zweiten Anschluß über ein erstes Schaltmittel mit Masse in Verbindung steht, daß ein Mittelabgriff des Verbrauchers über ein zweites Schaltmittel mit Masse in Verbindung steht.Apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that the consumer is connected to a first connection with supply voltage, that the consumer is connected to ground with a second connection via a first switching means, that a center tap of the consumer is connected to ground via a second switching means Connection is established. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Verbraucher eine erste Spule umfaßt, die mit einem Anschluß mit Versorgungsspannung und mit einem zweiten Anschluß über ein erstes Schaltmittel mit Masse in Verbindung steht, daß der Verbraucher eine zweite Spule umfaßt, die mit einem Anschluß mit Versorgungsspannung und mit einem zweiten Anschluß über ein zweites Schaltmittel mit Masse in Verbindung steht.Apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that the consumer comprises a first coil which is connected to a connection with supply voltage and to a second connection via a first switching means to ground, that the consumer comprises a second coil which has a connection with Supply voltage and is connected to ground with a second connection via a second switching means.
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