Abstract A circuit for the production of an output voltage generated based upon an input direct voltage and a given desired voltage. A series connection comprises a longitudinal regulating member, an inductor and a push-pull current transformer which produces the output voltage. The input direct voltage is fed to the push-pull current transformer. The push-pull current transformer includes a push-pull transformer having push-pull primary winding and a secondary winding. In addition, the push-pull current transformer includes switching transistors which are switched on and off in push-pull by a control circuit. The control circuit delivers a suitable cyclical changing control signal to the switching transistors. Circuitry is provided for minimizing if not eliminating spikes in the current occurring during a switching of the switching transistors. As a result, the switching transistors remain free from excessive voltages which can damage same.
In a circuit for the production of an output voltage depending on an input direct voltage and a given desired voltage having a series connection comprising a longitudinal regulating member, an inductor and a push-pull current transformer which produces said output voltage and which is fed with said input direct voltage, said inductor and said push-pull current transformer being connected in parallel with a diode which becomes loaded at inductive cut-off voltages in the pass direction, the improvement comprising wherein said push-pull current transformer has a series connection of an impedance coil and a capacitor connected in parallel therewith and a pair of diodes symmetrically connected to said push-pull transformer at the one ends thereof and to each other and a connecting point between said impedance coil and said capacitor at the other ends thereof whereby voltages which are derived symmetrically from said push-pull transformer are conducted each through at least one of said pair of diodes to said capacitor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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In a circuit for the production of an output voltage depending on an input direct voltage and a given desired voltage having a series connection comprising a longitudinal regulating member, an inductor and a push-pull current transformer which produces said output voltage and which is fed with said input direct voltage, said inductor and said push-pull current transformer being connected in parallel with a diode which becomes loaded at inductive cut-off voltages in the pass direction, the improvement comprising wherein said push-pull current transformer has a series connection of an impedance coil and a capacitor connected in parallel therewith and a pair of diodes symmetrically connected to said push-pull transformer at the one ends thereof and to each other and a connecting point between said impedance coil and said capacitor at the other ends thereof whereby voltages which are derived symmetrically from said push-pull transformer are conducted each through at least one of said pair of diodes to said capacitor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The improved circuit according to claim 1, wherein said push-pull transformer includes an additional push-pull winding in a fixed coupling, the ends of which are connected through said diodes to said connecting point.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The improved circuit according to claim 2, wherein said impedance coil is connected to a junction point between said inductor and said push-pull transformer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The improved circuit according to claim 1, wherein said push-pull transformer includes switching means; and wherein said push-pull transformer includes a primary winding having taps thereon, each being connected through said diodes to said connecting point between said capacitor and said impedance coil.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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The improved circuit according to claim 1, wherein said push-pull transformer includes a primary winding having a center tap thereon; and wherein a selective number of turns in said primary winding produces a desired relationship between the voltage at said center tap of said push-pull transformer and a given voltage superelevation which is caused during a switching off of said switching means.