US3778650A
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Battery charging regulator-rectifier module
Assignee: Briggs and Stratton Corp
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Filing: 1972-10-10
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Granted: 1973-12-11
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Expires: 1992-10-10
Abstract
Abstract A power diode and an SCR are secured in snug bores in a metal holder that serves as heat sink and electrical connector. One terminal element of a plug connector is crimped directly to the anode terminal of the diode, thus enabling the whole plug to be fixed relative to the holder before the holder with attached compoents is inserted into a container that is filled with potting material. Leads of components are crimp connected directly to one another.
Inventors
- 👤 P Tharman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 00:34
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W90/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
245 words
A regulator-rectifier module of the character described, comprising an SCR and a power diode arranged for alternate conduction and each of which has a conductive body that provides one of its terminals, a connector plug having four terminal members, and components comprising a resistor-zener diode regulating circuit connected with the gate terminal of the SCR and arranged to render the SCR conductive only at times when a charge must be impressed upon a battery that has one of its terminals connected with a terminal member of the connector plug, said module comprising: A. an outer container member; B. a metal holder received within the container member in insulated relation thereto and having wells in which the bodies of the SCR and the power diode are snugly received, the power diode being disposed with its other terminal projecting outwardly in the container member and the holder thus serving to electrically connect the bodies of the SCR and the power diode, mechanically fix them in relation to one another and serve as a heat sink for them; C. means directly connecting said other terminal of the power diode with a terminal member of the connector plug to thus fix the connector plug in relation to the holder; and D. a body of hardened insulating material in the container, fixing the holder in its interior in insulated relation to it, encapsulating said components and partially embedding the connector plug to secure it in fixed relation to the holder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
245 words
A regulator-rectifier module of the character described, comprising an SCR and a power diode arranged for alternate conduction and each of which has a conductive body that provides one of its terminals, a connector plug having four terminal members, and components comprising a resistor-zener diode regulating circuit connected with the gate terminal of the SCR and arranged to render the SCR conductive only at times when a charge must be impressed upon a battery that has one of its terminals connected with a terminal member of the connector plug, said module comprising: A. an outer container member; B. a metal holder received within the container member in insulated relation thereto and having wells in which the bodies of the SCR and the power diode are snugly received, the power diode being disposed with its other terminal projecting outwardly in the container member and the holder thus serving to electrically connect the bodies of the SCR and the power diode, mechanically fix them in relation to one another and serve as a heat sink for them; C. means directly connecting said other terminal of the power diode with a terminal member of the connector plug to thus fix the connector plug in relation to the holder; and D. a body of hardened insulating material in the container, fixing the holder in its interior in insulated relation to it, encapsulating said components and partially embedding the connector plug to secure it in fixed relation to the holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
334 words
A regulator-rectifier module of the character described, comprising a connector plug having four terminal members, a power diode and an SCR arranged for alternate conduction and each of which has a conductive body that provides one of its terminals, and components comprising a resistor-zener diode regulating circuit connected with the gate terminal of the SCR and arranged to render the SCR conductive only at times when a charge must be impressed upon a battery that has one of its terminals connected with a terminal member of the connector plug and its other terminal grounded, said module comprising: ''A. an outer container member adapted to be grounded and thus connected with said other terminal of a battery; B. a metal holder received in said container member and which defines a pair of wells in which the bodies of the power diode and the SCR are snugly received with the other terminal of the power diode projecting outwardly of the container member, said holder thus electrically connecting the power diode and SCR, mechanically fixing them in relation to one another and serving as a heat sink for them; C. means mechanically and electrically connecting a terminal member of the plug connector directly to said other terminal of the power diode and thereby establishing the plug connector in substantially a fixed relation to the holder; D. crimped connector means mechanically and electrically connecting terminals of said components with a connector secured to said holder,with one another, and with a second terminal member of the connector plug; E. conductor means connecting a third terminal member of said connector plug with said connector means, the fourth terminal member of said connector plug with another terminal of the SCR, and said second terminal member of the connector plug with the outer container; and F. insulating means in the outer container securing the metal holder therein, in insulated relation thereto, securing the plug connector in fixed relation to the outer container and embedding said components and the SCR and power diode.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
334 words
A regulator-rectifier module of the character described, comprising a connector plug having four terminal members, a power diode and an SCR arranged for alternate conduction and each of which has a conductive body that provides one of its terminals, and components comprising a resistor-zener diode regulating circuit connected with the gate terminal of the SCR and arranged to render the SCR conductive only at times when a charge must be impressed upon a battery that has one of its terminals connected with a terminal member of the connector plug and its other terminal grounded, said module comprising: ''A. an outer container member adapted to be grounded and thus connected with said other terminal of a battery; B. a metal holder received in said container member and which defines a pair of wells in which the bodies of the power diode and the SCR are snugly received with the other terminal of the power diode projecting outwardly of the container member, said holder thus electrically connecting the power diode and SCR, mechanically fixing them in relation to one another and serving as a heat sink for them; C. means mechanically and electrically connecting a terminal member of the plug connector directly to said other terminal of the power diode and thereby establishing the plug connector in substantially a fixed relation to the holder; D. crimped connector means mechanically and electrically connecting terminals of said components with a connector secured to said holder,with one another, and with a second terminal member of the connector plug; E. conductor means connecting a third terminal member of said connector plug with said connector means, the fourth terminal member of said connector plug with another terminal of the SCR, and said second terminal member of the connector plug with the outer container; and F. insulating means in the outer container securing the metal holder therein, in insulated relation thereto, securing the plug connector in fixed relation to the outer container and embedding said components and the SCR and power diode.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
225 words
A regulator-rectifier module of the character described, comprising an SCR and a power diode arranged for alternate conduction and each of which has a conductive body that provides one of its terminals, and components comprising a resistor-zener diode regulating circuit connected with the gate terminal of the SCR and arranged to render the SCR conductive only at times when a charge must be impressed upon a battery that has its terminals connected with the components of the regulator-rectifier module, said module comprising: A. an outer container member; B. a metal holder received within the container member in insulated relation thereto and having wells in which the bodies of the SCR and the power diode are snugly received, the power diode being disposed with its other terminal projecting outwardly in the container member and the holder thus serving to electrically connect the bodies of the SCR and the power diode, mechanically fix them in relation to one another and serve as a heat sink for them; C. crimped connector means mechanically and electrically connecting terminals of said components with a connector secured to said holder and with one another to fix them in relation to the holder and one another; and D. a body of hardened insulating material in the container, fixing the holder in its interior in insulated relation to it and encapsulating said components.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
225 words
A regulator-rectifier module of the character described, comprising an SCR and a power diode arranged for alternate conduction and each of which has a conductive body that provides one of its terminals, and components comprising a resistor-zener diode regulating circuit connected with the gate terminal of the SCR and arranged to render the SCR conductive only at times when a charge must be impressed upon a battery that has its terminals connected with the components of the regulator-rectifier module, said module comprising: A. an outer container member; B. a metal holder received within the container member in insulated relation thereto and having wells in which the bodies of the SCR and the power diode are snugly received, the power diode being disposed with its other terminal projecting outwardly in the container member and the holder thus serving to electrically connect the bodies of the SCR and the power diode, mechanically fix them in relation to one another and serve as a heat sink for them; C. crimped connector means mechanically and electrically connecting terminals of said components with a connector secured to said holder and with one another to fix them in relation to the holder and one another; and D. a body of hardened insulating material in the container, fixing the holder in its interior in insulated relation to it and encapsulating said components.
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) | 1976-12-10 | 1977-06-11 | 1977-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-10 | 1981-06-11 | 1981-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-10 | 1985-06-11 | 1985-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |