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Ferroresonant power supply stabilizer circuit for avoiding sustained oscillations
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1982-05-03
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Granted: 1984-03-27
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Expires: 2002-05-03
Abstract
Abstract A stabilization circuit is provided for use with a ferroresonant power supply to maintain a steady output voltage during power line transients, rapid load changes, or no load condition. The stabilization circuit is responsive to the voltage output of the power supply and selectively connects a load across voltage output terminals. Stabilization circuit includes a voltage sensing circuit that enables a timing circuit that activates a switch to place the load across terminals. This stabilizes the power supply, without requiring a continuously dissipative minimum load.
Inventors
- 👤 Brian J. Budnik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:18
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05F; G05F1/00; G05F1/10; G05F1/12; G05F1/13; G05F3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A method for stabilizing the output of a ferroresonant power supply to avoid sustained oscillations comprising the steps of: (1) sensing the output of said power supply, (2) switching a load across the output of said power supply when an unstable output is detected, and (3) rapidly removing said load when a predetermined minimum period of time has elapsed after a stable output is detected.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
65 words
A method for stabilizing the output of a ferroresonant power supply to avoid sustained oscillations comprising the steps of: (1) sensing the output of said power supply, (2) switching a load across the output of said power supply when an unstable output is detected, and (3) rapidly removing said load when a predetermined minimum period of time has elapsed after a stable output is detected.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
103 words
A circuit for stabilizing a ferro-resonant power supply during input line transients or interrupts, rapid load changes, or no load conditions, said circuit comprising: a sensing circuit responsive to the voltage output of the power supply and providing a control signal when an unstable voltage output condition is detected, a timing circuit responsive to said control signal and extending the duration thereof for a predetermined minimum period of time for providing a second control signal, switching means rapidly responsive to said second control signal, and means responsive to said switching means to create a stabilizing load at the output of said power supply.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
103 words
A circuit for stabilizing a ferro-resonant power supply during input line transients or interrupts, rapid load changes, or no load conditions, said circuit comprising: a sensing circuit responsive to the voltage output of the power supply and providing a control signal when an unstable voltage output condition is detected, a timing circuit responsive to said control signal and extending the duration thereof for a predetermined minimum period of time for providing a second control signal, switching means rapidly responsive to said second control signal, and means responsive to said switching means to create a stabilizing load at the output of said power supply.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
A circuit for stabilizing a ferroresonant power supply according to claim 2 wherein said sensing circuit comprises, a voltage sensing element with a threshold voltage that is greater than the normal output voltage from said power supply and less than the maximum acceptable output voltage from said power supply.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
A circuit for stabilizing a ferroresonant power supply according to claim 2 wherein said timing circuit comprises: a switching transistor activated by said control voltage and coupled to an RC network whose charging rate defines the minimum period of time said means responsive to said switching means is connected across the power supply output.
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