US3986078A
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Devices for limiting the output voltage of current-controlled remote feed apparatuses
Assignee: Tekade Felten and Guilleaume Fernmeldeanlagen GmbH
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Filing: 1975-05-01
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Granted: 1976-10-12
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Expires: 1995-05-01
Abstract
Abstract A circuit for connecting to the output of a constant-current power supply for limiting output voltage in the event of an interruption, such as open circuits, in a feed comprises a first resistor and a first thyristor in series across the output and a second resistor and a second thyristor in series across the output, a capacitor connecting the junction of the first resistor with the first thyristor to the junction of the second resistor with the second thyristor. Triggering of the first resistor connects the first resistor to the output so as to form a dummy load and triggering of the second thyristor turns off the first thyristor.
Inventors
- 👤 Herwig Tollrian
- 👤 Gunter Weinfurtner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:12
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B3/00; H04B3/02; H04B3/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A device for limiting the output voltage of a feed apparatus with control of current in the event of an interruption in a feed circuit, comprising a first resistor, a first thyristor, a second resistor, a second thyristor, a capacitor, means for triggering said first thyristor when said output voltage exceeds a limit value, a first series combination of said first resistor and said first thyristor connected together at a first junction and a second series combination of said second resistor and said second thyristor connected together at a second junction, said first combination and said second combination being connected in parallel and said capacitor being connected between said first junction and said second junction, wherein triggering of said second thyristor serves to turn off said first thyristor.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
128 words
A device for limiting the output voltage of a feed apparatus with control of current in the event of an interruption in a feed circuit, comprising a first resistor, a first thyristor, a second resistor, a second thyristor, a capacitor, means for triggering said first thyristor when said output voltage exceeds a limit value, a first series combination of said first resistor and said first thyristor connected together at a first junction and a second series combination of said second resistor and said second thyristor connected together at a second junction, said first combination and said second combination being connected in parallel and said capacitor being connected between said first junction and said second junction, wherein triggering of said second thyristor serves to turn off said first thyristor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device according to claim 1, including further means for triggering said second thyristor when current in said feed circuit returns to a normal value.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device according to claim 2, including an opto-electronic coupling element connected in series with said first resistor and arranged to block the triggering of said second thyristor when said first thyristor is non-conducting.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
141 words
A feed apparatus comprising a power supply with control of current having an output and a device connected to said output for limiting the voltage thereacross in the event of an interruption in a feed circuit, said device comprising a first resistor, a first thyristor, a second resistor, a second thyristor, a capacitor, means for triggering said first thyristor when said output voltage exceeds a limit value, a first series combination of said first resistor and said first thyristor connected together at a first junction and a second series combination of said second resistor and said second thyristor connected together at a second junction, said first combination and said second combination being connected in parallel and said capacitor being connected beween said first junction and said second junction, wherein triggering of said second thyristor serves to turn of said first thyristor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
141 words
A feed apparatus comprising a power supply with control of current having an output and a device connected to said output for limiting the voltage thereacross in the event of an interruption in a feed circuit, said device comprising a first resistor, a first thyristor, a second resistor, a second thyristor, a capacitor, means for triggering said first thyristor when said output voltage exceeds a limit value, a first series combination of said first resistor and said first thyristor connected together at a first junction and a second series combination of said second resistor and said second thyristor connected together at a second junction, said first combination and said second combination being connected in parallel and said capacitor being connected beween said first junction and said second junction, wherein triggering of said second thyristor serves to turn of said first thyristor.
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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) | 1979-10-12 | 1980-04-12 | 1980-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-12 | 1984-04-12 | 1984-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-12 | 1988-04-12 | 1988-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |