US3683263A
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Oscillating circuit converter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-02
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Granted: 1972-08-08
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Expires: 1991-02-02
Abstract
Abstract This specification describes an oscillating circuit converter of the type including a bridge circuit with four control switches possessing valve characteristics, the first diagonal of the bridge containing a series circuit of a capacitor and a coil and the second diagonal of the bridge being connected to a DC voltage source and further including two switches mounted opposite from each other in the bridge and having the same pass direction and at least two switches each having a diode connected in parallel. In the circuit converter of the type described the end points of the first diagonal of the bridge and containing the series circuit are individually connected with the first end point and/or the second end point of the second diagonal of the bridge using linear and/or non-linear elements.
Inventors
- 👤 Manfred Fender
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:50
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02M; H02M7/00; H02M7/42; H02M7/44; H02M7/48; H02M7/505; H02M7/515; H02M7/523
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
222 words
In an oscillating circuit converter having: a thyristor bridge comprising first and second input terminals and first and second output terminals, first and second thyristors respectively connected between said first input terminal and said first and second output terminals, third and fourth thyristors respectively connected between said first and second output terminals and said second input terminal; means for connecting a source of DC potential across said first and second input terminals; first and second diodes connected oppositely in parallel with said first and second thyristors, respectively; and a series circuit of a first capacitor and a first coil coupled between said first and second output terminals, the improvement comprising: a third diode and a first resistor connected in series between said first output terminal and said second input terminal, said third diode being oriented from said second input terminal toward said first output terminal, in the same direction as said second diode is oriented from said second output terminal toward said first input terminal ; and a fourth diode and a second resistor connected in series between said second output terminal and said second input terminal, said fourth diode being oriented, from said second input terminal toward said second output terminal, in the same direction as said first diode is oriented from said first output terminal toward said first input terMinal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
222 words
In an oscillating circuit converter having: a thyristor bridge comprising first and second input terminals and first and second output terminals, first and second thyristors respectively connected between said first input terminal and said first and second output terminals, third and fourth thyristors respectively connected between said first and second output terminals and said second input terminal; means for connecting a source of DC potential across said first and second input terminals; first and second diodes connected oppositely in parallel with said first and second thyristors, respectively; and a series circuit of a first capacitor and a first coil coupled between said first and second output terminals, the improvement comprising: a third diode and a first resistor connected in series between said first output terminal and said second input terminal, said third diode being oriented from said second input terminal toward said first output terminal, in the same direction as said second diode is oriented from said second output terminal toward said first input terminal ; and a fourth diode and a second resistor connected in series between said second output terminal and said second input terminal, said fourth diode being oriented, from said second input terminal toward said second output terminal, in the same direction as said first diode is oriented from said first output terminal toward said first input terMinal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
A converter according to claim 8, further including a third resistor and a second capacitor connected in series between said first input terminal and the junction of said third diode and said first resistor, and a fourth resistor and a third capacitor connected in series between said first input terminal and the junction point of said fourth diode and said second resistor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
A converter according to claim 8, wherein the series circuit of said first capacitor and said first coil further includes a second coil coupled to said first coil and further including a pair of thyristors connected oppositely parallel across said second coil to control the inductance of said series circuit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
A converter according to claim 10, further including a third resistor and a second capacitor connected in series between said first input terminal and the junction of said third diode and said first resistor, and a fourth resistor and a third capacitor connected in series between said first input terminal and the junction point of said fourth diode and said second resistor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A converter according to claim 10, further including means for energizing both thyristors of said pair of thyristors simultaneously.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A converter according to claim 11, further including means for energizing both thyristors of said pair of thyristors simultaneously.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A converter according to claim 12, wherein said first and second coils are connected in series.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A converter according to claim 12, wherein said first and second coils are connected in parallel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
A converter according to claim 8, further including a load, transformer-coupled to said series circuit and including a coupling capacitor between said transformer and said series circuit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
A converter according to claim 14, further including a load transformer-coupled to said series circuit and including a coupling capacitor between said transformer and said series circuit.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
A converter according to claim 15, further including a load, transformer-coupled to said series circuit and including a coupling capacitor between said transformer and said series circuit.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
A converter according to claim 13, wherein said first and second coils are connected in parallel and further including a load, transformer-coupled to said series circuit nd including a coupling capacitor between said transformer and said series circuit.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-08-08 | 1976-02-07 | 1976-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-08 | 1980-02-07 | 1980-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-08 | 1984-02-07 | 1984-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |