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Power unit and electronic apparatus equipped with power unit
Assignee: Seiko Instruments Inc
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Filing: 1996-02-22
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Granted: 1998-08-18
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Expires: 2016-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A power unit comprises an input mechanism for inputting kinetic energy as a rotary motion, a storing mechanism connected to the input mechanism for storing the kinetic energy as rotary motion, a first speed-regulating mechanism connected to the storing mechanism for increasing the speed of the rotary motion released from the storing mechanism, and a second speed-regulating mechanism connected to the first speed-regulating mechanism for braking the rotary motion to regulate the speed of the rotary motion. A converting mechanism is connected to the first speed-regulating mechanism for converting the rotary motion whose speed has been increased into electricity. A control circuit is connected to the converting mechanism for controlling the generated electricity, and a positive electrode output terminal and a ground electrode terminal are connected to the control circuit.
Inventors
- 👤 Yutaka Saito
- 👤 Masataka Shinogi
- 👤 Kenji Kato
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:52
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K7/00; H02K7/10; H02K7/1004; H01; H01M; H01M10/00; H01M10/42; H01M10/46; H02K3/00; H02K3/04; H02K3/26; H02K7/12; H02K7/18; H02K7/1807; H02K7/1853; H02N; H02N1/00; H02N1/06; H02N1/08; H02P; H02P9/00; H02P9/14; H02P9/26; H02P9/30; H02P9/305; H01M50/00; H01M50/20; H01M50/204; H01M50/207; H01M50/216; H02K19/00; H02K19/16; H02K19/22; H02K3/28; H02P2101/00; H02P2101/10; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 111
Claim 1
Independent Claim
233 words
A power unit, comprising: an input mechanism for inputting kinetic energy as a rotary motion; a speed-regulating mechanism connected to the input mechanism for increasing the speed of the rotary motion; a converting mechanism connected to the speed-regulating mechanism for converting the rotary motion whose speed has been increased into electricity; a control circuit connected to the converting mechanism for controlling the generated electricity; a secondary cell connected to the control circuit; and a positive electrode output terminal and a ground electrode terminal connected to the control circuit; wherein a speed increasing factor in the speed-regulating mechanism is set at a value of from 50 to 100 times that of the input rotation; wherein the electricity generated by the converting mechanism is a direct current; wherein the control circuit comprises a series rectifier element having an anode terminal connected with an output of the converting mechanism and a cathode terminal connected with the positive electrode output terminal in series between the converting mechanism and the positive electrode output terminal, and a parallel rectifier element having a cathode terminal connected between the converting mechanism and the series rectifier element and an anode terminal connected to the ground electrode terminal; and wherein a positive electrode of the secondary cell is connected with the cathode terminal of the series rectifier element, and a negative electrode of the secondary cell is connected with the ground electrode terminal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
233 words
A power unit, comprising: an input mechanism for inputting kinetic energy as a rotary motion; a speed-regulating mechanism connected to the input mechanism for increasing the speed of the rotary motion; a converting mechanism connected to the speed-regulating mechanism for converting the rotary motion whose speed has been increased into electricity; a control circuit connected to the converting mechanism for controlling the generated electricity; a secondary cell connected to the control circuit; and a positive electrode output terminal and a ground electrode terminal connected to the control circuit; wherein a speed increasing factor in the speed-regulating mechanism is set at a value of from 50 to 100 times that of the input rotation; wherein the electricity generated by the converting mechanism is a direct current; wherein the control circuit comprises a series rectifier element having an anode terminal connected with an output of the converting mechanism and a cathode terminal connected with the positive electrode output terminal in series between the converting mechanism and the positive electrode output terminal, and a parallel rectifier element having a cathode terminal connected between the converting mechanism and the series rectifier element and an anode terminal connected to the ground electrode terminal; and wherein a positive electrode of the secondary cell is connected with the cathode terminal of the series rectifier element, and a negative electrode of the secondary cell is connected with the ground electrode terminal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A power unit according to claim 1; wherein a reverse withstand voltage of the parallel rectifier element is 1.8±0.15 V.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A power unit according to claim 1; wherein at least one of the series rectifier element and the parallel element is composed of a MOS transistor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A power unit according to claim 2; wherein at least one of the series rectifier element and the parallel element is composed of a MOS transistor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A power unit according to claim 1; wherein the series rectifier element has a constant-voltage outputting mechanism comprising a reference voltage section, an error amplifying circuit, an output voltage feedback resistor, a MOS transistor having a floating transistor substrate, and a GND terminal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
99 words
An electronic apparatus comprising: a power unit according to claim 1; an electrical load connected to the positive electrode output terminal of the power unit; and a first rectifier element in series with the converting mechanism and the electrical load, an anode terminal of the first rectifier element being output from a Vgen output terminal for simultaneously monitoring a power voltage via a second rectifier element to stop the electronic apparatus when the power voltage becomes lower than a predetermined voltage, and changing a set value of a reset voltage corresponding to a voltage of the Vgen output terminal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
99 words
An electronic apparatus comprising: a power unit according to claim 5; an electrical load connected to the positive electrode output terminal of the power unit; and a first rectifier element in series with the converting mechanism and the electrical load, an anode terminal of the first rectifier element being output from a Vgen output terminal for simultaneously monitoring a power voltage via a second rectifier element to stop the electronic apparatus when the power voltage becomes lower than a predetermined voltage, and changing a set value of a reset voltage corresponding to a voltage of the Vgen output terminal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
189 words
A power unit, comprising: an input mechanism for inputting kinetic energy as a rotary motion; a storing mechanism connected to the input mechanism for storing the kinetic energy as the rotary motion; a first speed-regulating mechanism connected to the storing mechanism for increasing the speed of the rotary motion rotation released out of the storing mechanism; a second speed-regulating mechanism connected to the first speed-regulating mechanism for braking the rotary motion to regulate the speed of the rotary motion; a converting mechanism connected to the first speed-regulating mechanism for converting the rotary motion whose speed has been increased into electricity, the converting mechanism comprising an armature having opposite sides and a plurality of field magnetons magnetized into a plurality of poles for rotation and movement on the opposite sides of the armature, the armature comprising a semiconductor substrate, an insulating film disposed on the semiconductor substrate, and a plurality of wired layer coil elements disposed on the the insulating film; a control circuit connected to the converting mechanism for controlling the generated electricity; and a positive electrode output terminal and a ground electrode terminal connected to the control circuit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
189 words
A power unit, comprising: an input mechanism for inputting kinetic energy as a rotary motion; a storing mechanism connected to the input mechanism for storing the kinetic energy as the rotary motion; a first speed-regulating mechanism connected to the storing mechanism for increasing the speed of the rotary motion rotation released out of the storing mechanism; a second speed-regulating mechanism connected to the first speed-regulating mechanism for braking the rotary motion to regulate the speed of the rotary motion; a converting mechanism connected to the first speed-regulating mechanism for converting the rotary motion whose speed has been increased into electricity, the converting mechanism comprising an armature having opposite sides and a plurality of field magnetons magnetized into a plurality of poles for rotation and movement on the opposite sides of the armature, the armature comprising a semiconductor substrate, an insulating film disposed on the semiconductor substrate, and a plurality of wired layer coil elements disposed on the the insulating film; a control circuit connected to the converting mechanism for controlling the generated electricity; and a positive electrode output terminal and a ground electrode terminal connected to the control circuit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
A power unit according to claim 8; wherein the control circuit electrically controls the first speed-regulating mechanism according to a voltage of the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
A power unit according to claim 8; further comprising a secondary cell connected to the control means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
69 words
An electronic watch, comprising: a power unit as set forth in claim 8; an antenna; a radio receiving circuit; a time-indicating mechanism having hands for indicating time; a detecting mechanism for detecting positions of the hands; and a correcting mechanism for correcting the positions of the hands according to a time signal from the radio receiving circuit after an electrical output is outputted from the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
A power unit according to claim 8; further comprising a shaft mounted for rotation; and wherein the field magnetons have an inertia wheel mounted coaxially with the shaft for rotation therewith.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
An electronic equipment comprising: a power unit as set forth in claim 8; and an electrical load connected to the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
31 words
An electronic equipment comprising: a power unit as set forth in claim 8; an electrical load connected to the positive electrode output terminal; and a time indicating mechanism for indicating time.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
An electronic equipment according to claim 14; wherein the time-indicating mechanism comprises a time-indicating section; and wherein the input section inputs kinetic energy by rotating a peripheral portion of the time indicating section.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
100 words
An electronic apparatus comprising: a power unit according to claim 10; an electrical load connected to the positive electrode output terminal of the power unit; and a first rectifier element in series with the converting mechanism and the electrical load, an anode terminal of the first rectifier element being output from a Vgen output terminal for simultaneously for monitoring a power voltage via a second rectifier element to stop the electronic apparatus when the power voltage becomes lower than a predetermined voltage, and changing a set value of a reset voltage corresponding to a voltage of the Vgen output terminal.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
107 words
An electronic apparatus comprising: a power unit according to claim 8; a removable cell incorporated in the control circuit; an electrical load connected to the positive electrode output terminal of the power unit; and a first rectifier element in series with the converting mechanism and the electrical load, an anode terminal of the first rectifier element being output from a Vgen output terminal for simultaneously monitoring a power voltage via a second rectifier element to stop the electronic apparatus when the power voltage becomes lower than a predetermined voltage, and changing a set value of a reset voltage corresponding to a voltage of the Vgen output terminal.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
107 words
An electronic apparatus comprising: a power unit according to claim 9; a removable cell incorporated in the control circuit; an electrical load connected to the positive electrode output terminal of the power unit; and a first rectifier element in series with the converting mechanism and the electrical load, an anode terminal of the first rectifier element being output from a Vgen output terminal for simultaneously monitoring a power voltage via a second rectifier element to stop the electronic apparatus when the power voltage becomes lower than a predetermined voltage, and changing a set value of a reset voltage corresponding to a voltage of the Vgen output terminal.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
A power unit according to claim 8; wherein the storing mechanism comprises a spiral spring.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
21 words
An electronic equipment comprising a power unit as set forth in claim 6; wherein the storing mechanism comprises a spiral spring.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
150 words
A power unit, comprising: an input mechanism for inputting kinetic energy as a rotary motion; a storing mechanism connected to the input mechanism for storing the kinetic energy as the rotary motion; a first speed-regulating mechanism connected to the storing mechanism for increasing the speed of the rotary motion released out of the storing mechanism; a second speed-regulating mechanism connected to the first speed-regulating mechanism for changing a speed multiplying factor of the rotary motion; a converting mechanism connected to the first steed-regulating mechanism for converting the rotary motion whose speed has been changed by the second speed-regulating mechanism into electricity; a control circuit connected to the converting mechanism for controlling the generated electricity; and a positive electrode output terminal and a ground electrode terminal connected to the control circuit; wherein the control circuit electrically controls the second speed-regulating mechanism according to a voltage of the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
150 words
A power unit, comprising: an input mechanism for inputting kinetic energy as a rotary motion; a storing mechanism connected to the input mechanism for storing the kinetic energy as the rotary motion; a first speed-regulating mechanism connected to the storing mechanism for increasing the speed of the rotary motion released out of the storing mechanism; a second speed-regulating mechanism connected to the first speed-regulating mechanism for changing a speed multiplying factor of the rotary motion; a converting mechanism connected to the first steed-regulating mechanism for converting the rotary motion whose speed has been changed by the second speed-regulating mechanism into electricity; a control circuit connected to the converting mechanism for controlling the generated electricity; and a positive electrode output terminal and a ground electrode terminal connected to the control circuit; wherein the control circuit electrically controls the second speed-regulating mechanism according to a voltage of the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
17 words
A power unit according to claim 21; further comprising a secondary cell connected to the control circuit.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
69 words
An electronic watch, comprising: a power unit as set forth in claim 21; an antenna; a radio receiving circuit; a time-indicating mechanism having hands for indicating time; a detecting mechanism for detecting positions of the hands; and a correcting mechanism for correcting the positions of the hands according to a time signal from the radio receiving circuit after an electrical output is outputted from the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
31 words
A power unit according to claim 21; further comprising a shaft mounted for rotation; and wherein the field magnetons have an inertia wheel mounted coaxially with the shaft for rotation therewith.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
40 words
A power unit according to claim 22; wherein the control circuit has a switching circuit for switching a power output from the secondary cell to the positive electrode output terminal corresponding to a voltage of the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
42 words
The power unit according to claim 21, wherein said control circuit controls said speed-changing mechanism or said speed-regulating mechanism by having a hysteresis in increasing/decreasing the speed and controls said hysteresis to be varied corresponding to a voltage of said secondary cell.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
24 words
An electronic equipment comprising: a power unit as set forth in claim 21; and an electrical load connected to the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
30 words
An electronic equipment comprising: a power unit as set forth in claim 21; an electrical load connected to the positive electrode output terminal; and a time-indicating mechanism for indicating time.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
33 words
An electronic equipment according to claim 28; wherein the time-indicating mechanism comprises a time-indicating section; and wherein the input section inputs kinetic energy by rotating a peripheral portion of the time indicating section.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
99 words
An electronic apparatus comprising: a power unit according to claim 22; an electrical load connected to the positive electrode output terminal of the power unit; and a first rectifier element in series with the converting mechanism and the electrical load, an anode terminal of the first rectifier element being output from a Vgen output terminal for simultaneously monitoring a power voltage via a second rectifier element to stop the electronic apparatus when the power voltage becomes lower than a predetermined voltage, and changing a set value of a reset voltage corresponding to a voltage of the Vgen output terminal.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
15 words
A power unit according to claim 21; wherein the storing mechanism comprises a spiral spring.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
21 words
An electronic equipment comprising a power unit as set forth in claim 21; wherein the storing mechanism comprises a spiral spring.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
185 words
A power unit, comprising: an input mechanism for inputting kinetic energy as a rotary motion; a storing mechanism connected to the input mechanism for storing the kinetic energy as the rotary motion; a first speed-regulating mechanism connected to the storing mechanism for increasing the speed of the rotary motion released out of the storing mechanism; a second speed-regulating mechanism connected to the first speed-regulating mechanism for changing the speed multiplying factor of the rotary motion; a converting mechanism connected to the first speed-regulating mechanism for converting the rotary motion whose speed has been changed by the second speed-regulating mechanism into electricity, the converting mechanism comprising an armature having at least three coils connected in a Y connection, and a plurality of field magnetons magnetized upon application of a field current for rotation and movement against the armature; a control circuit connected to the converting mechanism for controlling the generated electricity; and a positive electrode output terminal and a ground electrode terminal connected to the control circuit; wherein the control circuit controls the generated field current according to a voltage of the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
185 words
A power unit, comprising: an input mechanism for inputting kinetic energy as a rotary motion; a storing mechanism connected to the input mechanism for storing the kinetic energy as the rotary motion; a first speed-regulating mechanism connected to the storing mechanism for increasing the speed of the rotary motion released out of the storing mechanism; a second speed-regulating mechanism connected to the first speed-regulating mechanism for changing the speed multiplying factor of the rotary motion; a converting mechanism connected to the first speed-regulating mechanism for converting the rotary motion whose speed has been changed by the second speed-regulating mechanism into electricity, the converting mechanism comprising an armature having at least three coils connected in a Y connection, and a plurality of field magnetons magnetized upon application of a field current for rotation and movement against the armature; a control circuit connected to the converting mechanism for controlling the generated electricity; and a positive electrode output terminal and a ground electrode terminal connected to the control circuit; wherein the control circuit controls the generated field current according to a voltage of the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
17 words
A power unit according to claim 33; further comprising a secondary cell connected to the control circuit.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
23 words
A power unit according to claim 33; wherein the converting mechanism controls the second speed-regulating mechanism in according to the generated field current.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
23 words
A power unit according to claim 34; wherein the converting mechanism controls the second speed-regulating mechanism in according to the generated field current.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
27 words
A power unit according to claim 33; wherein the control circuit electrically controls the second speed-regulating mechanism according to a voltage of the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
27 words
A power unit according to claim 34; wherein the control circuit electrically controls the second speed-regulating mechanism according to a voltage of the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
69 words
An electronic watch, comprising: a power unit as set forth in claim 33; an antenna; a radio receiving circuit; a time-indicating mechanism having hands for indicating time; a detecting mechanism for detecting positions of the hands; and a correcting mechanism for correcting the positions of the hands according to a time signal from the radio receiving circuit after an electrical output is outputted from the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
56 words
A power unit according to claim 22; further comprising: a light receiving section or a radio signal receiving section; and a light/radio-to-electricity transducing device for transducing light or radio signals into electricity; wherein the control circuit controls the light/radio-to-electricity transducer to transduce light or radio signals into electricity and charges the electricity to the secondary cell.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
56 words
A power unit according to claim 34; further comprising: a light receiving section or a radio signal receiving section; and a light/radio-to-electricity transducing device for transducing light or radio signals into electricity; wherein the control circuit controls the light/radio-to-electricity transducer to transduce light or radio signals into electricity and charges the electricity to the secondary cell.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
25 words
A power unit according to claim 33; wherein the control circuit comprises a rectifying element comprised of a MOS transistor for rectifying the generated electricity.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
19 words
A power unit according to claim 33; wherein the control circuit controls the field current by pulse width modulation.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
18 words
A power unit according to claim 33; wherein the control circuit controls the field current by frequency modulation.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
27 words
A power unit according to claim 35; wherein the field magnetons are disposed on a plane extending at an angle of 15° to 45° to the armature.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
27 words
A power unit according to claim 36; wherein the field magnetons are disposed on a plane extending at an angle of 15° to 45° to the armature.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
23 words
The power unit according to claim 35, wherein said speed-changing mechanism or said speed-regulating mechanism has a hysteresis in the speed increasing/decreasing operation.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
23 words
The power unit according to claim 36, wherein said speed-changing mechanism or said speed-regulating mechanism has a hysteresis in the speed increasing/decreasing operation.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
31 words
A power unit according to claim 33; further comprising a shaft mounted for rotation; and wherein the field magnetons have an inertia wheel mounted coaxially with the shaft for rotation therewith.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
40 words
A power unit according to claim 34; wherein the control circuit has a switching circuit for switching a power output from the secondary cell to the positive electrode output terminal corresponding to a voltage of the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
51 words
A power unit according to claim 35; further comprising a secondary cell connected to the control circuit; and wherein the control circuit has a switching circuit for switching a power output from the secondary cell to the positive electrode output terminal corresponding to a voltage of the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
40 words
A power unit according to claim 36; wherein the control circuit has a switching circuit for switching a power output from the secondary cell to the positive electrode output terminal corresponding to a voltage of the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
40 words
A power unit according to claim 40; wherein the control circuit has a switching circuit for switching a power output from the secondary cell to the positive electrode output terminal corresponding to a voltage of the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
40 words
A power unit according to claim 41; wherein the control circuit has a switching circuit for switching a power output from the secondary cell to the positive electrode output terminal corresponding to a voltage of the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
42 words
The power unit according to claim 33, wherein said control circuit controls said speed-changing mechanism or said speed-regulating mechanism by having a hysteresis in increasing/decreasing the speed and controls said hysteresis to be varied corresponding to a voltage of said secondary cell.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
42 words
The power unit according to claim 35, wherein said control circuit controls said speed-changing mechanism or said speed-regulating mechanism by having a hysteresis in increasing/decreasing the speed and controls said hysteresis to be varied corresponding to a voltage of said secondary cell.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
42 words
The power unit according to claim 36, wherein said control circuit controls said speed-changing mechanism or said speed-regulating mechanism by having a hysteresis in increasing/decreasing the speed and controls said hysteresis to be varied corresponding to a voltage of said secondary cell.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
42 words
The power unit according to claim 40, wherein said control circuit controls said speed-changing mechanism or said speed-regulating mechanism by having a hysteresis in increasing/decreasing the speed and controls said hysteresis to be varied corresponding to a voltage of said secondary cell.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
42 words
The power unit according to claim 41, wherein said control circuit controls said speed-changing mechanism or said speed-regulating mechanism by having a hysteresis in increasing/decreasing the speed and controls said hysteresis to be varied corresponding to a voltage of said secondary cell.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
24 words
An electronic equipment comprising: a power unit as set forth in claim 33; and an electrical load connected to the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
30 words
An electronic equipment comprising: a power unit as set forth in claim 33; an electrical load connected to the positive electrode output terminal; and a time-indicating mechanism for indicating time.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
33 words
An electronic equipment according to claim 61; wherein the time-indicating mechanism comprises a time-indicating section; and wherein the input section inputs kinetic energy by rotating a peripheral portion of the time indicating section.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
99 words
An electronic apparatus comprising: a power unit according to claim 34; an electrical load connected to the positive electrode output terminal of the power unit; and a first rectifier element in series with the converting mechanism and the electrical load, an anode terminal of the first rectifier element being output from a Vgen output terminal for simultaneously monitoring a power voltage via a second rectifier element to stop the electronic apparatus when the power voltage becomes lower than a predetermined voltage, and changing a set value of a reset voltage corresponding to a voltage of the Vgen output terminal.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
107 words
An electronic apparatus comprising: a power unit according to claim 33; a removable cell incorporated in the control circuit; an electrical load connected to the positive electrode output terminal of the power unit; and a first rectifier element in series with the converting mechanism and the electrical load, an anode terminal of the first rectifier element being output from a Vgen output terminal for simultaneously monitoring a power voltage via a second rectifier element to stop the electronic apparatus when the power voltage becomes lower than a predetermined voltage, and changing a set value of a reset voltage corresponding to a voltage of the Vgen output terminal.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
107 words
An electronic apparatus comprising: a power unit according to claim 35; a removable cell incorporated in the control circuit; an electrical load connected to the positive electrode output terminal of the power unit; and a first rectifier element in series with the converting mechanism and the electrical load, an anode terminal of the first rectifier element being output from a Vgen output terminal for simultaneously monitoring a power voltage via a second rectifier element to stop the electronic apparatus when the power voltage becomes lower than a predetermined voltage, and changing a set value of a reset voltage corresponding to a voltage of the Vgen output terminal.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
107 words
An electronic apparatus comprising: a power unit according to claim 36; a removable cell incorporated in the control circuit; an electrical load connected to the positive electrode output terminal of the power unit; and a first rectifier element in series with the converting mechanism and the electrical load, an anode terminal of the first rectifier element being output from a Vgen output terminal for simultaneously monitoring a power voltage via a second rectifier element to stop the electronic apparatus when the power voltage becomes lower than a predetermined voltage, and changing a set value of a reset voltage corresponding to a voltage of the Vgen output terminal.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
107 words
An electronic apparatus comprising: a power unit according to claim 37; a removable cell incorporated in the control circuit; an electrical load connected to the positive electrode output terminal of the power unit; and a first rectifier element in series with the converting mechanism and the electrical load, an anode terminal of the first rectifier element being output from a Vgen output terminal for simultaneously monitoring a power voltage via a second rectifier element to stop the electronic apparatus when the power voltage becomes lower than a predetermined voltage, and changing a set value of a reset voltage corresponding to a voltage of the Vgen output terminal.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
107 words
An electronic apparatus comprising: a power unit according to claim 38; a removable cell incorporated in the control circuit; an electrical load connected to the positive electrode output terminal of the power unit; and a first rectifier element in series with the converting mechanism and the electrical load, an anode terminal of the first rectifier element being output from a Vgen output terminal for simultaneously monitoring a power voltage via a second rectifier element to stop the electronic apparatus when the power voltage becomes lower than a predetermined voltage, and changing a set value of a reset voltage corresponding to a voltage of the Vgen output terminal.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
15 words
A power unit according to claim 33; wherein the storing mechanism comprises a spiral spring.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
21 words
An electronic equipment comprising a power unit as set forth in claim 33; wherein the storing mechanism comprises a spiral spring.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
189 words
A power unit, comprising: an input mechanism for inputting kinetic energy as a rotary motion; a storing mechanism connected to the input mechanism for storing the kinetic energy as the rotary motion; a first speed-regulating mechanism connected to the storing mechanism for increasing the speed of the rotary motion released out of the storing mechanism; a second speed-regulating mechanism connected to the first speed-regulating mechanism for braking the rotary motion to regulate the speed of the rotary motion; a converting mechanism connected to the first speed-regulating mechanism for converting the rotary motion whose speed has been increased by the first speed-regulating mechanism into electricity, the converting mechanism having an armature comprised of at least three coils connected in a Y connection, and a plurality of field magnetons magnetized upon application of a field current for rotation and movement against the armature; a control circuit connected to the converting mechanism for controlling the generated electricity; and a positive electrode output terminal and a ground electrode terminal connected to the control circuit; wherein the control circuit controls the generated field current according to a voltage of the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
189 words
A power unit, comprising: an input mechanism for inputting kinetic energy as a rotary motion; a storing mechanism connected to the input mechanism for storing the kinetic energy as the rotary motion; a first speed-regulating mechanism connected to the storing mechanism for increasing the speed of the rotary motion released out of the storing mechanism; a second speed-regulating mechanism connected to the first speed-regulating mechanism for braking the rotary motion to regulate the speed of the rotary motion; a converting mechanism connected to the first speed-regulating mechanism for converting the rotary motion whose speed has been increased by the first speed-regulating mechanism into electricity, the converting mechanism having an armature comprised of at least three coils connected in a Y connection, and a plurality of field magnetons magnetized upon application of a field current for rotation and movement against the armature; a control circuit connected to the converting mechanism for controlling the generated electricity; and a positive electrode output terminal and a ground electrode terminal connected to the control circuit; wherein the control circuit controls the generated field current according to a voltage of the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
17 words
A power unit according to claim 71; further comprising a secondary cell connected to the control circuit.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
22 words
A power unit according to claim 71; wherein the converting mechanism controls the second speed-regulating mechanism according to the generated field current.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
22 words
A power unit according to claim 72; wherein the converting mechanism controls the second speed-regulating mechanism according to the generated field current.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
27 words
A power unit according to claim 71; wherein the control circuit electrically controls the second speed-regulating mechanism according to a voltage of the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
27 words
A power unit according to claim 72; wherein the control circuit electrically controls the second speed-regulating mechanism according to a voltage of the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
69 words
An electronic watch, comprising: a power unit as set forth in claim 71; an antenna; a radio receiving circuit; a time-indicating mechanism having hands for indicating time; a detecting mechanism for detecting positions of the hands; and a correcting mechanism for correcting the positions of the hands according to a time signal from the radio receiving circuit after an electrical output is outputted from the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
56 words
A power unit according to claim 10; further comprising: a light receiving section or a radio signal receiving section; and a light/radio-to-electricity transducing device for transducing light or radio signals into electricity; wherein the control circuit controls the light/radio-to-electricity transducer to transduce light or radio signals into electricity and charges the electricity to the secondary cell.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
56 words
A power unit according to claim 72; further comprising: a light receiving section or a radio signal receiving section; and a light/radio-to-electricity transducing device for transducing light or radio signals into electricity; wherein the control circuit controls the light/radio-to-electricity transducer to transduce light or radio signals into electricity and charges the electricity to the secondary cell.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
25 words
A power unit according to claim 71; wherein the control circuit comprises a rectifying element comprised of a MOS transistor for rectifying the generated electricity.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
19 words
A power unit according to claim 71; wherein the control circuit controls the field current by pulse width modulation.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
18 words
A power unit according to claim 71; wherein the control circuit controls the field current by frequency modulation.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
27 words
A power unit according to claim 73; wherein the field magnetons are disposed on a plane extending at an angle of 15° to 45° to the armature.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
27 words
A power unit according to claim 74; wherein the field magnetons are disposed on a plane extending at an angle of 15° to 45° to the armature.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
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The power unit according to claim 73, wherein said speed-changing mechanism or said speed-regulating mechanism has a hysteresis in the speed increasing/decreasing operation.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
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The power unit according to claim 74, wherein said speed-changing mechanism or said speed-regulating mechanism has a hysteresis in the speed increasing/decreasing operation.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
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A power unit according to claim 71; further comprising a shaft mounted for rotation; and wherein the field magnetons have an inertia wheel mounted coaxially with the shaft for rotation therewith.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
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A power unit according to claim 72; wherein the control circuit has a switching circuit for switching a power output from the secondary cell to the positive electrode output terminal corresponding to a voltage of the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 94
Dependent Claim
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A power unit according to claim 78; wherein the control circuit has a switching circuit for switching a power output from the secondary cell to the positive electrode output terminal corresponding to a voltage of the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 95
Dependent Claim
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A power unit according to claim 79; wherein the control circuit has a switching circuit for switching a power output from the secondary cell to the positive electrode output terminal corresponding to a voltage of the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 96
Dependent Claim
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The power unit according to claim 72, wherein said control circuit controls said speed-changing mechanism or said speed-regulating mechanism by having a hysteresis in increasing/decreasing the speed and controls said hysteresis to be varied corresponding to a voltage of said secondary cell.
Claim 97
Dependent Claim
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The power unit according to claim 78, wherein said control circuit controls said speed-changing mechanism or said speed-regulating mechanism by having a hysteresis in increasing/decreasing the speed and controls said hysteresis to be varied corresponding to a voltage of said secondary cell.
Claim 98
Dependent Claim
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The power unit according to claim 79, wherein said control circuit controls said speed-changing mechanism or said speed-regulating mechanism by having a hysteresis in increasing/decreasing the speed and controls said hysteresis to be varied corresponding to a voltage of said secondary cell.
Claim 99
Dependent Claim
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An electronic equipment comprising: a power unit as set forth in claim 71; and an electrical load connected to the positive electrode output terminal.
Claim 100
Dependent Claim
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An electronic equipment comprising: a power unit as set forth in claim 71; an electrical load connected to the positive electrode output terminal; and a time-indicating mechanism for indicating time.
Claim 101
Dependent Claim
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An electronic equipment according to claim 95; wherein the time-indicating mechanism comprises a time-indicating section; and wherein the input section inputs kinetic energy by rotating a peripheral portion of the time-indicating section.
Claim 102
Dependent Claim
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An electronic apparatus comprising: a power unit according to claim 72; an electrical load connected to the positive electrode output terminal of the power unit; and a first rectifier element in series with the converting mechanism and the electrical load, an anode terminal of the first rectifier element being output from a Vgen output terminal for simultaneously monitoring a power voltage via a second rectifier element to stop the electronic apparatus when the power voltage becomes lower than a predetermined voltage, and changing a set value of a reset voltage corresponding to a voltage of the Vgen output terminal.
Claim 103
Dependent Claim
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An electronic apparatus comprising: a power unit according to claim 71; a removable cell incorporated in the control circuit; an electrical load connected to the positive electrode output terminal of the power unit; and a first rectifier element in series with the converting mechanism and the electrical load, an anode terminal of the first rectifier element being output from a Vgen output terminal for simultaneously monitoring a power voltage via a second rectifier element to stop the electronic apparatus when the power voltage becomes lower than a predetermined voltage, and changing a set value of a reset voltage corresponding to a voltage of the Vgen output terminal.
Claim 104
Dependent Claim
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A power unit according to claim 71; wherein the storing mechanism comprises a spiral spring.
Claim 105
Dependent Claim
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An electronic equipment comprising a power unit as set forth in claim 71; wherein the storing mechanism comprises a spiral spring.
Claim 106
Dependent Claim
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A power unit, comprising: an input mechanism for inputting kinetic energy as a rotary motion; a speed-regulating mechanism connected to the input mechanism for regulating the speed of the rotary motion; a converting mechanism connected to the speed-regulating mechanism for converting the rotary motion whose speed has been regulated into electricity, the converting mechanism having a charged electrode for applying charges, a take-out electrode for taking out the charges, and a dielectric rotor disposed between the charged electrode and the take-out electrode, the dielectric rotor being rotated with the rotary motion whose speed has been regulated to convert the rotary motion into electricity; a control circuit connected to the converting mechanism for controlling the generated electricity; and a positive electrode output terminal and a ground electrode terminal connected to the control circuit.
Claim 107
Dependent Claim
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A power unit, comprising: an input mechanism for inputting kinetic energy as a rotary motion; a speed-regulating mechanism connected to the input mechanism for regulating the speed of the rotary motion; a converting mechanism connected to the speed-regulating mechanism for converting the rotary motion whose speed has been regulated into electricity, the converting mechanism having a charged electrode for applying charges, a take-out electrode for taking out the charges, and a dielectric rotor disposed between the charged electrode and the take-out electrode, the dielectric rotor being rotated with the rotary motion whose speed has been regulated to convert the rotary motion into electricity; a control circuit connected to the converting mechanism for controlling the generated electricity; and a positive electrode output terminal and a ground electrode terminal connected to the control circuit.
Claim 108
Dependent Claim
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A power unit, comprising: a water storing mechanism for storing potential energy; a water amount regulating mechanism for regulating an amount of water to be discharged from the water storing mechanism; a first converting mechanism for converting the flow of the water discharged from the water storing mechanism into a rotary motion; a second converting mechanism connected to the first converting mechanism for converting the rotary motion into electricity, the second converting mechanism having an armature comprised of at least three coils connected in a Y connection, and a plurality of field magnetons magnetized upon application of a field current for rotation and movement against the armature; a control circuit connected to the second converting mechanism for controlling the generated electricity; a DC/AC inverter connected to the control circuit for converting the generated electricity into an AC current having a constant frequency; and a plurality of AC output terminals having at least two poles connected to the DC/AC inverter; wherein the control circuit controls the field current according to a voltage of the AC output terminals; and wherein either the control circuit electrically controls the water amount regulating mechanism according to the voltage of the AC output terminals or the second converting mechanism controls the water amount regulating mechanism according to the field current.
Claim 109
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A power unit, comprising: a water storing mechanism for storing potential energy; a water amount regulating mechanism for regulating an amount of water to be discharged from the water storing mechanism; a first converting mechanism for converting the flow of the water discharged from the water storing mechanism into a rotary motion; a second converting mechanism connected to the first converting mechanism for converting the rotary motion into electricity, the second converting mechanism having an armature comprised of at least three coils connected in a Y connection, and a plurality of field magnetons magnetized upon application of a field current for rotation and movement against the armature; a control circuit connected to the second converting mechanism for controlling the generated electricity; a DC/AC inverter connected to the control circuit for converting the generated electricity into an AC current having a constant frequency; and a plurality of AC output terminals having at least two poles connected to the DC/AC inverter; wherein the control circuit controls the field current according to a voltage of the AC output terminals; and wherein either the control circuit electrically controls the water amount regulating mechanism according to the voltage of the AC output terminals or the second converting mechanism controls the water amount regulating mechanism according to the field current.
Claim 110
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A power unit, comprising: an input mechanism for inputting kinetic energy as a rotary motion; a first speed-regulating mechanism connected to the input mechanism for increasing the speed of the rotary motion; a second speed-regulating mechanism connected to first speed-regulating mechanism for changing a speed multiplying factor of the rotary motion; a converting mechanism connected to first speed-regulating mechanism for converting the rotary motion whose speed has been changed into electricity; a control circuit, connected to the converting mechanism for controlling the generated electricity; a DC/AC inverter connected to the control circuit for converting the generated electricity into AC current having a constant frequency; a secondary cell connected to the control circuit; and a plurality of AC output terminals having at least two poles connected to the DC/AC inverter; wherein the converting mechanism has an armature comprised of at least three coils connected in a Y connection, and a plurality of field magnetons magnetized upon application of a field current for rotation and movement against the armature; and wherein either the control circuit electrically controls the water amount regulating mechanism according to the voltage of the AC output terminals or the converting mechanism controls the water amount regulating mechanism according to the field current.
Claim 111
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A power unit, comprising: an input mechanism for inputting kinetic energy as a rotary motion; a first speed-regulating mechanism connected to the input mechanism for increasing the speed of the rotary motion; a second speed-regulating mechanism connected to first speed-regulating mechanism for changing a speed multiplying factor of the rotary motion; a converting mechanism connected to first speed-regulating mechanism for converting the rotary motion whose speed has been changed into electricity; a control circuit, connected to the converting mechanism for controlling the generated electricity; a DC/AC inverter connected to the control circuit for converting the generated electricity into AC current having a constant frequency; a secondary cell connected to the control circuit; and a plurality of AC output terminals having at least two poles connected to the DC/AC inverter; wherein the converting mechanism has an armature comprised of at least three coils connected in a Y connection, and a plurality of field magnetons magnetized upon application of a field current for rotation and movement against the armature; and wherein either the control circuit electrically controls the water amount regulating mechanism according to the voltage of the AC output terminals or the converting mechanism controls the water amount regulating mechanism according to the field current.
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