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US3760259A
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Rectifier-regulator module for alternator-battery electrical systems
Assignee: Briggs and Stratton Corp
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Filing: 1972-08-16
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Granted: 1973-09-18
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Expires: 1992-08-16
Abstract
Abstract A regulator-rectifier module comprises a diode, an SCR having its gate connected with a resistor-zener diode regulating circuit, and a plug connector with four terminal members. One terminal member is connected with one side of each of the SCR and the diode, which are arranged for alternate conduction. A second terminal member is connected with the other side of the SCR, and a third with the other side of the diode, and the fourth is grounded. Connections to the plug connector are disclosed whereby half-wave regulated battery charging is effected with one module, full-wave operation with two.
Inventors
- 👤 P Tharman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-01 05:14
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02J; H02J7/00; H02J7/14; H02J7/1469; H02J7/1492; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/80; Y02T10/92
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
247 words
A rectifier and regulator module for connection with an alternating current source and with an electrical load circuit and a battery, to provide for simultaneously energizing the load and charging the battery so that the battery can be used for energizing the load at times when current is not available from said source, said module comprising: A. controlled rectifier means through which current of one phase can flow and which blocks flow of current of the opposite phase; B. voltage regulator means operatively connected in a circuit with said controlled rectifier means for controlling flow of current of said one phase through the controlled rectifier means; C. an input terminal member connected with one side of the controlled rectifier means and connectable with one terminal of an alternating current source; D. an output terminal member connected with the other side of the controlled rectifier means so that current of said one phase can flow through the controlled rectifier means from one of said terminal members to the other, said output terminal member being connectable with one terminal of a battery; E. a grounded terminal member with which said voltage regulator means is connected and to which a grounding jumpeR is connectable; F. an ungrounded fourth terminal member that can be used as an output terminal; and G. a diode connected between said input terminal member and said fourth terminal member and arranged to block current of said one phase and to pass current of said opposite phase.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
247 words
A rectifier and regulator module for connection with an alternating current source and with an electrical load circuit and a battery, to provide for simultaneously energizing the load and charging the battery so that the battery can be used for energizing the load at times when current is not available from said source, said module comprising: A. controlled rectifier means through which current of one phase can flow and which blocks flow of current of the opposite phase; B. voltage regulator means operatively connected in a circuit with said controlled rectifier means for controlling flow of current of said one phase through the controlled rectifier means; C. an input terminal member connected with one side of the controlled rectifier means and connectable with one terminal of an alternating current source; D. an output terminal member connected with the other side of the controlled rectifier means so that current of said one phase can flow through the controlled rectifier means from one of said terminal members to the other, said output terminal member being connectable with one terminal of a battery; E. a grounded terminal member with which said voltage regulator means is connected and to which a grounding jumpeR is connectable; F. an ungrounded fourth terminal member that can be used as an output terminal; and G. a diode connected between said input terminal member and said fourth terminal member and arranged to block current of said one phase and to pass current of said opposite phase.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
173 words
The rectifier and regulator module of claim 1 in combination with; H. a winding which comprises said alternating current source and which has its opposite ends ungrounded; I. a first mating terminal member to which one end of said winding is connected and which is connectable with said input terminal member; J. a second mating terminal member to which the other end of said winding is connected and which is connectable with said grounded terminal member; K. a battery having a grounded terminal and an ungrounded terminal; L. a load circuit having a grounded terminal and an ungrounded terminal; M. means comprising a switch for connecting the ungrounded terminal of the battery with the ungrounded terminal of the load circuit; N. a third mating terminal member to which the ungrounded terminal of the battery is connected and which is connectable with said output terminal member; and O. a fourth mating terminal member to which the ungrounded terminal of the load circuit can be connected and which is connectable with said fourth terminal member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
139 words
In combination with a rectifier and regulator module of claim 1: A. a second similar module; B. a winding which comprises an alternating current source and which has its opposite ends ungrounded; C. a battery having one grounded terminal and one ungrounded terminal; D. a load circuit having one grounded terminal and one ungrounded terminal; E. first conductor means connecting one end of the winding with the input terminal member of one of said modules; F. second conductor means connecting the other end of the winding with the input terminal member of the other of said modules; G. jumper means connecting the fourth terminal member of each module with the grounded terminal member thereof; and H. other conductor means connecting the output terminal members of the two modules with the ungrounded terminals of the battery and the load 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) | 1976-09-17 | 1977-03-19 | 1977-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-17 | 1981-03-19 | 1981-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-17 | 1985-03-19 | 1985-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |