Asymmetrical AC trigger simulation
    1.
    发明授权
    Asymmetrical AC trigger simulation 失效
    不对称AC触发模拟

    公开(公告)号:US5619081A

    公开(公告)日:1997-04-08

    申请号:US183459

    申请日:1994-01-18

    IPC分类号: H02M5/257 H05B39/08 H01H47/00

    摘要: The present invention teaches a dimmer which incorporates an alternating current (AC) trigger which exhibits asymmetrical electrical characteristics. This eliminates the undesirable snap on hysteresis effect associated with conventional dimmers utilizing symmetrical AC triggers such as diacs and silicon bilateral switches (SBS). One embodiment of the present invention utilizes a zener diode to create the asymmetry. During one polarity of the AC source, the breakover voltage of the trigger is increased, forcing the trigger to breakover at a time later in the AC cycle than it would otherwise have with a symmetric trigger. This compensates for charge dumping of the phase control capacitor into the gate of the triac which would otherwise cause the snap on hysteresis effect.

    摘要翻译: 本发明教导了一种包含具有不对称电特性的交流(AC)触发器的调光器。 这消除了利用对称的AC触发器(例如双向双极和双向双向开关(SBS))与常规调光器相关联的滞后效应的不期望的捕捉。 本发明的一个实施例利用齐纳二极管来产生不对称性。 在交流电源的一个极性期间,触发器的跳转电压增加,迫使触发器在AC循环后一段时间内与对称触发器所具有的相反。 这补偿了相控制电容器进入三端双向可控硅开关栅极的电荷转移,否则会导致卡滞滞后效应。

    Leakage current detection interrupter extension cord with cord diagnostics
    2.
    发明授权
    Leakage current detection interrupter extension cord with cord diagnostics 失效
    泄漏电流检测断路器延长线与电线诊断

    公开(公告)号:US07136266B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-11-14

    申请号:US10664851

    申请日:2003-09-22

    IPC分类号: H02H3/00

    CPC分类号: H02H3/331 H02H3/16

    摘要: In the present invention the basic detection and interruption components of an Immersion Detection Circuit Interrupter (IDCI), in combination with the line, neutral and shield conductors of an extension or appliance cord provides a new improved type of detector, a Leakage Current Detector Interrupter (LCDI) which interrupts current to a load when current leakage is detected between the line or neutral conductors of the cord and the shield conductor. The new improved LCDI detector provides, either singularly or in combination, the following advantages: Prevents the LCDI from being reset should the device become inoperative (reset lockout); Provides an indication of the integrity of the shield in the extension or appliance cord; Tests the integrity of the shield within the extension or appliance cord, in addition to testing the functionality of the LCDI; Interrupts current to the load if an electrical connection is detected between the shield and neutral, or the shield and ground, in addition to the existing detection of leakage current from the phase conductor; Allows the LCDI to trip during an open neutral condition by utilizing the ground connection as a return wire for the trip coil; and/or Provides immersion detection at the receptacle end of the extension cord in addition to protection from leakage faults.

    摘要翻译: 在本发明中,浸入式检测电路断路器(IDCI)的基本检测和中断部件与延长线或器具线的线,中性线和屏蔽导体组合提供了一种新的改进型的检测器,漏电流检测器断路器 LCDI),其在电缆的线或中性导体与屏蔽导体之间检测到电流泄漏时中断到负载的电流。 新的改进的LCDI检测器单独或组合提供以下优点:如果设备不工作(复位锁定),则防止LCDI复位; 提供扩展或电源线中屏蔽层完整性的指示; 除了测试LCDI的功能外,还可以测试扩展或电源线中屏蔽层的完整性; 除了检测到来自相导体的漏电流之外,如果在屏蔽和中性线或屏蔽和接地之间检测到电气连接,中断电流到负载; 通过使用接地连接作为跳闸线圈的返回线,允许LCDI在打开的中性点状态下跳闸; 和/或在延长线的插座端提供浸没检测,以及防止泄漏故障。

    Asymmetrical AC trigger simulation
    3.
    发明授权
    Asymmetrical AC trigger simulation 失效
    不对称AC触发模拟

    公开(公告)号:US5854519A

    公开(公告)日:1998-12-29

    申请号:US821748

    申请日:1997-03-20

    IPC分类号: H02M5/257 H05B39/08 H01H47/00

    摘要: The present invention teaches a dimmer which incorporates an alternating current (AC) trigger which exhibits asymmetrical electrical characteristics. This eliminates the undesirable snap on hysteresis effect associated with conventional dimmers utilizing symmetrical AC triggers such as diacs and silicon bilateral switches (SBS). One embodiment of the present invention utilizes a zener diode to create the asymmetry. During one polarity of the AC source, the breakover voltage of the trigger is increased, forcing the trigger to breakover at a time later in the AC cycle than it would otherwise have with a symmetric trigger. This compensates for charge dumping of the phase control capacitor into the gate of the triac which would otherwise cause the snap on hysteresis effect.

    摘要翻译: 本发明教导了一种包含具有不对称电特性的交流(AC)触发器的调光器。 这消除了利用对称的AC触发器(例如双向双极和双向双向开关(SBS))与常规调光器相关联的滞后效应的不期望的捕捉。 本发明的一个实施例利用齐纳二极管来产生不对称性。 在交流电源的一个极性期间,触发器的跳转电压增加,迫使触发器在AC循环后一段时间内与对称触发器所具有的相反。 这补偿了相控制电容器进入三端双向可控硅开关栅极的电荷转移,否则会导致卡滞滞后效应。

    Circuit interrupting device line load reversal sensing system
    4.
    发明授权
    Circuit interrupting device line load reversal sensing system 有权
    电路中断装置线路负载反向感测系统

    公开(公告)号:US07164563B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-01-16

    申请号:US10761292

    申请日:2004-01-22

    IPC分类号: H02H3/00

    CPC分类号: H02H3/338 H01H83/04

    摘要: A resettable circuit interrupting device such as a GFCI that, when reverse wired during installation, will trip and prevent power being applied to the load side of the GFCI when powered up. A current limiting circuit is connected between the phase and a ground terminal on the line side of the differential transformer of the GFCI. When the GFCI is connected correctly, the current through the current limiting circuit will have no significant effect on the GFCI, and it will operate normally. When, however, the line conductors are connected to the load terminals of the GFCI and the load conductors are connected to the line terminals of the GFCI, the current through the current limiting circuit will appear as a ground fault and cause the GFCI to trip.

    摘要翻译: 一种可复位的电路中断装置,例如GFCI,当在安装期间反向接线时,将在上电时跳闸并防止向GFCI的负载侧施加电力。 电流限制电路连接在GFCI差动变压器线路侧的相位与接地端子之间。 当GFCI连接正确时,通过限流电路的电流对GFCI没有显着影响,它将正常工作。 然而,当线路导体连接到GFCI的负载端子并且负载导体连接到GFCI的线路端子时,通过限流电路的电流将显示为接地故障并导致GFCI跳闸。

    Voltage detector for series light circuit
    5.
    发明授权
    Voltage detector for series light circuit 失效
    串联电路电压检测器

    公开(公告)号:US06518707B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-02-11

    申请号:US09893020

    申请日:2001-06-22

    IPC分类号: H01J160

    CPC分类号: H05B39/105

    摘要: A string of miniature holiday lamps connected in a series circuit with each lamp having an indicating device connected in parallel to its respective lamp. The indicating device is operated in response to the non functioning of the lamp with which it is connected in parallel. When the lamp fails, the full line voltage of the series circuit passes through the indicating device causing it to activate, signaling the non functioning lamp. The signaling device can be a resistor associated with a thermochromic paint that changes color when activated by the heat from the resistor, a sound alarm, an odor activated device or an electroluminescent light. In another embodiment the signaling device can be used to indicate a circuit having a resistive load is energized.

    摘要翻译: 连接在串联电路中的一串微型假日灯,每个灯具有与其相应的灯并联连接的指示装置。 指示装置响应于并联连接的灯的不起作用而操作。 当灯管故障时,串联电路的全线电压通过指示装置使其启动,从而发出不起作用的灯。 信号装置可以是与热变色漆相关联的电阻器,其通过来自电阻器的热量,声音警报器,气味激活装置或电致发光灯激活时改变颜色。 在另一个实施例中,信令装置可用于指示具有电阻负载的电路通电。