US4067055A
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High-speed inductance driver
Assignee: NCR Voyix Corp
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Filing: 1976-10-26
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Granted: 1978-01-03
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Expires: 1996-10-26
Abstract
Abstract The circuit utilizes a tertiary transformer for coupling a driving current to an inductive load. A switching transistor in series with the primary winding of the tertiary transformer initiates current flow thru the primary winding, which current, in turn, induces a current in the secondary winding of the tertiary transformer. The inductive load is connected across the secondary winding. The tertiary winding of the transformer is serially connected by a back-biased diode between the driving power source and a reference potential so as to quickly dissipate the energy stored in the secondary winding and the inductive load back to the driving power source when current in the primary winding ceases.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip W. Koetsch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:38
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01F; H01F7/00; H01F7/06; H01F7/08; H01F7/18; H01F7/1805; H03; H03K; H03K17/00; H03K17/51; H03K17/56; H03K17/60; H03K17/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A driver circuit comprising: a transformer having primary, secondary and tertiary windings; a driver switch for connecting a power source in circuit with the primary winding of said transformer; an inductive load connected in circuit with the secondary winding of said transformer; and unidirectional current means connecting the tertiary winding in circuit to said power source for purposes of directing the energy stored in the inductive load back to the driving source.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A driver circuit comprising: a transformer having primary, secondary and tertiary windings; a driver switch for connecting a power source in circuit with the primary winding of said transformer; an inductive load connected in circuit with the secondary winding of said transformer; and unidirectional current means connecting the tertiary winding in circuit to said power source for purposes of directing the energy stored in the inductive load back to the driving source.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The driving circuit according to claim 1 wherein said secondary winding steps up voltages present on said primary winding.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
85 words
A driver circuit comprising: a unidirectional power source; a transformer having primary, secondary and tertiary windings; at least one switch means for connecting said power source in circuit with the primary winding of said transformer in response to a driving signal; an inductive load connected in circuit with the secondary winding of said transformer; and a diode connecting said unidirectional power source in series with said tertiary winding and poled to direct the energy stored in said inductive load back to said unidirectional power source.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
85 words
A driver circuit comprising: a unidirectional power source; a transformer having primary, secondary and tertiary windings; at least one switch means for connecting said power source in circuit with the primary winding of said transformer in response to a driving signal; an inductive load connected in circuit with the secondary winding of said transformer; and a diode connecting said unidirectional power source in series with said tertiary winding and poled to direct the energy stored in said inductive load back to said unidirectional power source.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The driver circuit according to claim 3 wherein the turns ratio between the primary and the secondary winding is approximately 1:5 and between the primary winding and the tertiary winding is approximately 1:1.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
124 words
A drive circuit comprising: a terminal connectable to a unidirectional power source; a transformer having primary, secondary and tertiary windings, the number of turns in said secondary winding being greater than the number of turns in said primary winding, the number of turns in said tertiary winding being substantially the same as the number of turns in said primary winding; at least one switch means for connecting said terminal in circuit with the primary winding of said transformer in response to a driving signal; an inductive load connected in circuit with the secondary winding of said transformer; and a diode connecting said terminal in series with said tertiary winding and poled to direct the energy stored in said inductive load back to said terminal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
124 words
A drive circuit comprising: a terminal connectable to a unidirectional power source; a transformer having primary, secondary and tertiary windings, the number of turns in said secondary winding being greater than the number of turns in said primary winding, the number of turns in said tertiary winding being substantially the same as the number of turns in said primary winding; at least one switch means for connecting said terminal in circuit with the primary winding of said transformer in response to a driving signal; an inductive load connected in circuit with the secondary winding of said transformer; and a diode connecting said terminal in series with said tertiary winding and poled to direct the energy stored in said inductive load back to said terminal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The driver circuit according to claim 5 wherein the turns ratio between the primary and the secondary winding is approximately 1:5 and between the primary winding and the tertiary winding is approximately 1:1.
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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) | 1981-01-02 | 1981-07-04 | 1982-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-02 | 1985-07-04 | 1986-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-02 | 1989-07-04 | 1990-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |