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Equalizer quick switch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-03-12
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Granted: 1988-08-09
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Expires: 2007-03-12
Abstract
Abstract An equalizer quick switch is provided which provides a switching interface between multichannel input signal sources, an equalizer, and a multichannel amplifier with multiple inputs. In one embodiment the switching is performed by manually operated switches. In another embodiment, the switching is performed automatically when the input sources are switched on. This is accomplished using current sensing on the input power mains, and a logic switch matrix employing either buffers and inverters or, alternatively, a diode switching matrix.
Inventors
- 👤 Blankinship Andrew B.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:10
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/06; H04B1/16; H04B1/20; H03; H03G; H03G5/00; H03G5/16; H03G5/165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
An equalizer quick switch comprising: (a) at least two multichannel electrical output ports for source devices; (b) a set of input and output ports for a multichannel frequency equalizer; (c) at least one input port for a multichannel amplifier; (d) a multipath wiring arrangement between the input and output ports; and (e) switching means in said multipath wiring for selectively switching said output port for said source devices to an input port for said equalizer while simultaneously switching an output port for said equalizer to the appropriate input ports for said multichannel amplifier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
An equalizer quick switch comprising: (a) at least two multichannel electrical output ports for source devices; (b) a set of input and output ports for a multichannel frequency equalizer; (c) at least one input port for a multichannel amplifier; (d) a multipath wiring arrangement between the input and output ports; and (e) switching means in said multipath wiring for selectively switching said output port for said source devices to an input port for said equalizer while simultaneously switching an output port for said equalizer to the appropriate input ports for said multichannel amplifier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
An equalizer quick switch, as recited in claim 1, wherein said switching means comprises multiple pole multiple throw switches interposed between said electrical output ports for said source devices and said input ports for said equalizer and also interposed between said output ports for said equalizer and said O-input ports for said multichannel amplifier.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
An equalizer quick switch, as recited in claim 2, wherein said multiple pole multiple throw switches are mechanically activated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
An equalizer quick switch, as recited in claim 2, wherein said multiple pole multiple throw switches are electrical relays together with relay activation means for the automatic operation of said relays when mains power is supplied to one of said source devices.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
98 words
An equalizer quick switch, as recited in claim 2, wherein said relay activation means comprises a current transformer attached to the power mains source of each input device, whereby, when said source device is turned on, an alternating current signal is induced in the secondary of said current transformer; a rectifying means for converting said alternating current to direct current, an operational amplifier for amplifying said direct current, a switching matrix using buffers and inverters whose outputs correspond to appropriate relays, and output drivers for amplifying the output levels of said switching matrix sufficiently to drive said relays.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
95 words
An equalizer quick switch, as recited in claim 2, wherein said relay activation means comprises a current transformer attached to the power mains input of each input device, whereby, when said source device is turned on, an alternating current signal is induced in the secondary of said current transformer; a rectifying means for converting said alternating current to direct current, an operational amplifier for amplifying said direct current, a diode switching matrix whose outputs correspond to appropriate relays, and output drivers for amplifying the output levels of said switching matrix sufficiently to drive said relays.
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