US3701002A
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Voltage-multiplying rectifier apparatus
Assignee: Denki Onkyo Co Ltd
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Filing: 1972-03-13
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Granted: 1972-10-24
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Expires: 1992-03-13
Abstract
Abstract A voltage-multiplying rectifier apparatus comprised of a plurality of rectifier elements which are connected in series and a plurality of capacitors which are connected in parallel with said rectifier elements, wherein the rectifier elements are spirally arranged around a vertical axis of the apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 Takan Toba
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:19
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02M; H02M7/00; H02M7/02; H02M7/04; H02M7/06; H02M7/10; H02M7/103; H02M7/106
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A voltage-multiplying rectifier apparatus comprised of a. an input terminal, b. an output terminal, c. at least three rectifier elements being series-connected between said input and output terminals, d. a plural number of capacitors of which each one end is parallel-connected between each two of the rectifier elements, and e. a retaining means which retains said rectifier elements, wherein the first and second rectifier elements, which are connected each other, of said rectifier elements are horizontally arranged in the same plane to form a certain angle, the third rectifier element being connected to the second rectifier element is vertically arranged, and each rectifier component comprised of these three rectifier elements is connected in series between the first rectifier element of a certain adjacent rectifier component and the third rectifier element of another adjacent rectifier component.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A voltage-multiplying rectifier apparatus comprised of a. an input terminal, b. an output terminal, c. at least three rectifier elements being series-connected between said input and output terminals, d. a plural number of capacitors of which each one end is parallel-connected between each two of the rectifier elements, and e. a retaining means which retains said rectifier elements, wherein the first and second rectifier elements, which are connected each other, of said rectifier elements are horizontally arranged in the same plane to form a certain angle, the third rectifier element being connected to the second rectifier element is vertically arranged, and each rectifier component comprised of these three rectifier elements is connected in series between the first rectifier element of a certain adjacent rectifier component and the third rectifier element of another adjacent rectifier component.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
A voltage-multiplying rectifier apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first rectifier elements and the second rectifier elements of adjacent rectifier components are positioned in parallel so that the first rectifier element of one of mutually adjacent rectifier components is opposed the second rectifier Element of the other rectifier component and the second of the former component is opposed to the first rectifier element of the latter component.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A voltage-multiplying rectifier apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first rectifier element of one of adjacent two rectifier components and the second rectifier element of the other of the rectifier components are positioned in the perpendicular plane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A voltage-multiplying rectifier apparatus according to claim 1, wherein one rectifier element is series-connected between the first rectifier element of the rectifier component closest to the output terminal and the output terminal and a capacitor is connected to said two rectifier elements.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
A voltage-multiplying rectifier apparatus according to claim 1, wherein two rectifier elements positioned in the same plane are series-connected between the third rectifier element of the rectifier component closest to the output terminal and the output terminal and a capacitor is parallel-connected to two rectifier elements, which are connected each other, of said three rectifier elements.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A voltage-multiplying rectifier apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said rectifier element retaining means is formed with vertically positioned retaining plates.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A voltage-multiplying rectifier apparatus according to claim 6, wherein a plurality of notched retaining portions are provided at the side edges of said retaining plate so that the rectifier elements may be retained at said notched retaining portions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A voltage-multiplying rectifier apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said retaining plate is formed with four plates which are crossed as seen from the above.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A voltage-multiplying rectifier apparatus according to claim 6, wherein a plurality of terminals are provided at the side edges of said retaining plate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A voltage-multiplying rectifier apparatus according to claim 9, wherein said retaining plate is formed with three plates which are contacted at the axis.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
A voltage-multiplying rectifier apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said rectifier element retaining means is housed in a casing.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
49 words
A voltage-multiplying rectifier apparatus according to claim 11, wherein said casing is comprised of a tubular body in which said retaining means is housed, a base being fixed at one end of the tubular body and a cover being fixed to cover the other end of the tubular body.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
A voltage-multiplying rectifier apparatus according to claim 12, wherein said casing body is made in the form of cylinder.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
A voltage-multiplying rectifier apparatus according to claim 12, wherein said casing body is made in the form of a square tubular body.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
A voltage-multiplying rectifier apparatus according to claim 12, wherein said casing is made in the form of a triangular tubular body.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
A voltage-multiplying rectifier apparatus according to claim 12, wherein at least one through hole is provided at said cover plate.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
A voltage-multiplying rectifier apparatus according to claim 12, wherein at least one through hole is provided at said casing body.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
A voltage-multiplying rectifier apparatus according to claim 11, wherein said casing is filled with an electrically insulating filler.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
18 words
A voltage-multiplying rectifier apparatus according to claim 18, wherein a hardening filler is employed as the filling material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-10-24 | 1976-04-24 | 1976-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-24 | 1980-04-24 | 1980-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-24 | 1984-04-24 | 1984-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |