Patent ID: 11831223

Abstract:
A motor controller includes an actuator and a programmable wheel. The actuator includes first and second conductive rods configured to receive external electric power. Each rod has upper and lower rod contacts. First and second crisscrossed electrodes are movable between, and electrically connectible to, the upper and lower rod contacts. A power terminal is electrically connected to the crisscrossed electrodes. The programmable wheel has first and second directional appendages mounted thereon. The wheel is configured to engage the actuator such that for each revolution of the wheel: the first directional appendage moves the crisscrossed electrodes into electrical contact with the upper rod contacts to route the electric power to the power terminal at a first polarity, and the second directional appendage moves the crisscrossed electrodes into electrical contact with the lower rod contacts to route the electrical power to the power terminal at a second opposing polarity.