公开(公告)号：US06441592B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-27

申请号：US09834849

申请日：2001-04-13

Applicant: Hubert Rothleitner ,  Michael Breunig ,  Colm Peter Boran ,  David James Tippy ,  Myron Ihor Senyk ,  Paul Mario Camilleri ,  Ralf Kissling ,  Timothy John Blind ,  Vincent Colarossi

Inventor： Hubert Rothleitner ,  Michael Breunig ,  Colm Peter Boran ,  David James Tippy ,  Myron Ihor Senyk ,  Paul Mario Camilleri ,  Ralf Kissling ,  Timothy John Blind ,  Vincent Colarossi

IPC: G05F1577

CPC classification number: G01R31/40

Abstract: A method and system for measuring the capacitance of a backup power source in a backup power supply system is disclosed by the present invention. The regulated output voltage is set to a nominal regulated output voltage during normal operation and then adjusted to a predetermined regulated output voltage during a capacitance measurement. A pair of predetermined loads is connected to the backup power source in consecutive order for discharging energy from the backup power source. A counter is used to count the time that elapses before the regulated output voltage reaches the lower regulated output voltage or the backup power supply system begins regulating. The resulting counts are used by a main control unit, together with several other known values, to determine the capacitance of the backup power source.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种用于测量备用电源系统中备用电源的电容的方法和系统。 稳压输出电压在正常工作期间设定为标称稳压输出电压，然后在电容测量期间调整到预定的稳压输出电压。 一对预定的负载以连续的顺序连接到备用电源，以从备用电源释放能量。 计数器用于计算调节后的输出电压达到下限输出电压或备用电源系统开始调节之前经过的时间。 所得到的计数由主控制单元以及若干其他已知值用于确定备用电源的电容。

公开(公告)号：US4991435A

公开(公告)日：1991-02-12

申请号：US402377

申请日：1989-09-05

Applicant: Vincent Colarossi

Inventor： Vincent Colarossi

IPC: G01F23/00

CPC classification number: G01F23/0084

Abstract: A liquid level indicating system particularly applicable to monitoring the fuel level in a motor vehicle includes an anti-slosh feature incorporated into a system amplifier to substantially eliminate fluctuations in the fuel level indicated by a fuel gauge driven by the amplifier. The anti-slosh feature is provided by limiting the slew rate of the amplifier during normal operation of the system. The slew rate is limited by using a limited current source to provide dc bias current within the amplifier such that the output can change only at the limited slew rate. To make the system respond rapidly upon start up of a vehicle including the system, the normally limited current source is supplemented by a secondary current source which provides substantially higher dc bias current within the amplifier and accordingly a substantially higher slew rate for the amplifier. The secondary current source is activated for a defined period of time to allow the fuel gauge to initialize, and then is disabled such that the amplifier is thereafter slew rate limited to correct for fuel slosh.

Abstract translation: 特别适用于监测机动车辆中的燃料液位的液位指示系统包括结合到系统放大器中的基本上消除由放大器驱动的燃油表示的燃料水平的波动的防晃动特征。 通过在系统的正常操作期间限制放大器的转换速率来提供防晃动功能。 通过使用有限的电流源在放大器内提供直流偏置电流来限制转换速率，使得输出只能在有限的压摆率下改变。 为了使系统在启动包括系统的车辆时快速响应，常规限制的电流源由辅助电流源补充，该二次电流源在放大器内提供显着更高的直流偏置电流，并因此提供放大器的相当高的转换速率。 二次电流源被激活一段规定的时间，以允许燃油表进行初始化，然后被禁用，使得放大器此后被压摆率限制以校正燃料短路。

公开(公告)号：US06731023B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-04

申请号：US09821573

申请日：2001-03-29

Applicant: Hubert Rothleitner ,  Michael Breunig ,  Colm Peter Boran ,  David James Tippy ,  Myron Ihor Senyk ,  Vincent Colarossi

Inventor： Hubert Rothleitner ,  Michael Breunig ,  Colm Peter Boran ,  David James Tippy ,  Myron Ihor Senyk ,  Vincent Colarossi

IPC: H02J700

CPC classification number: H02J9/061 ,  Y10T307/615 ,  Y10T307/729

Abstract: A backup power supply for a restraint control module is disclosed that includes a main power source that is connected to a backup power source charging circuit. A boost converter control and driver circuit is connected with the main power source and the backup power source such that the boost converter control and driver circuit controls the charging of the backup power source with the main power source during normal operation. A backup power supply control and driver circuit is connected with a backup power supply switching device. The backup power supply control and driver circuit switches the source of power from the main power source to the backup power source when the backup power supply control circuit senses a loss of power from the main power source.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于约束控制模块的备用电源，其包括连接到备用电源充电电路的主电源。 升压转换器控制和驱动电路与主电源和备用电源连接，使得升压转换器控制和驱动电路在正常操作期间控制备用电源与主电源的充电。 备用电源控制和驱动电路与备用电源开关装置连接。 当备用电源控制电路感测到来自主电源的电力损失时，备用电源控制和驱动电路将电源从主电源切换到备用电源。

公开(公告)号：US20140144344A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-29

申请号：US13688839

申请日：2012-11-29

Applicant: Dario G. BRISIGHELLA, JR. ,  Scott C. Gordon ,  Vincent Colarossi

Inventor： Dario G. BRISIGHELLA, JR. ,  Scott C. Gordon ,  Vincent Colarossi

IPC: C06D5/00 ,  F42D1/045

CPC classification number: C06D5/00 ,  B60R21/017 ,  F42B3/121

Abstract: A duplex firing initiator for an airbag inflator includes both a primary initiator and a secondary initiator for electrical connection to a Restraint Control Module. In the duplex firing initiator, current is conducted in a forward polarity through the primary initiator to actuate the primary initiator and current is conducted in a reverse polarity through the secondary initiator to actuate at least the secondary initiator.

Abstract translation: 用于气囊充气机的双相烧制引发器包括用于与约束控制模块电连接的主起动器和次起动器。 在双相烧制引发剂中，通过初始引发剂以正极性传导电流，以致动一次引发剂，电流通过次级引发剂以相反的极性传导，至少致动第二引发剂。

公开(公告)号：US06677734B2

公开(公告)日：2004-01-13

申请号：US09821144

申请日：2001-03-29

Applicant: Hubert Rothleitner ,  Michael Breunig ,  Colm Peter Boran ,  David James Tippy ,  Myron Ihor Senyk ,  Paul Mario Camilleri ,  Vincent Colarossi

Inventor： Hubert Rothleitner ,  Michael Breunig ,  Colm Peter Boran ,  David James Tippy ,  Myron Ihor Senyk ,  Paul Mario Camilleri ,  Vincent Colarossi

IPC: G05F124

CPC classification number: H02M3/1582

Abstract: A non-inverting dual voltage regulation set point power supply for a restraint control module is disclosed that includes a main power source. A regulated voltage generation circuit connected with said main power source for generating a regulated output voltage having an upper set point and a lower set point. A buck switch connected to said main power source and said regulated voltage generation circuit for bucking the regulated output voltage generated by said regulated voltage generation circuit to said upper set point if said voltage supplied from said main power source is greater than said upper set point. A boost switch connected with said regulated voltage generation circuit for boosting the regulated output voltage generated by said regulated voltage generation circuit to said lower set point if said voltage supplied from said main power source is less than said lower set point.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于约束控制模块的非反相双电压调节设定点电源，其包括主电源。 与所述主电源连接的调节电压产生电路，用于产生具有上设定点和下设定点的调节输出电压。 如果从所述主电源提供的所述电压大于所述上限设定点，则连接到所述主电源和所述调节电压产生电路的降压开关用于将由所述调节电压产生电路产生的调节输出电压抵消到所述上设定点。 如果从所述主电源提供的电压小于所述下设定点，则与所述调节电压产生电路连接的升压开关用于将由所述调节电压产生电路产生的调节输出电压升压到所述下设定点。

公开(公告)号：US06178075B1

公开(公告)日：2001-01-23

申请号：US09325912

申请日：1999-06-04

Applicant: Mark Andrew Glinka Endicott ,  Vincent Colarossi ,  Viren Babubhai Merchant

Inventor： Mark Andrew Glinka Endicott ,  Vincent Colarossi ,  Viren Babubhai Merchant

IPC: H02H900

CPC classification number: H02H5/083

Abstract: An electronic module comprising a power supply conductor coupled to one or more electromechanical actuators to supply operable power to the electromechanical actuators. The electronic module also includes a moisture sensor positioned to sense moisture intrusion into the module. Further, the electronic module comprises a first transistor responsively coupled to the moisture sensor, the first transistor coupled to draw current from the power supply conductor when the first transistor is in a conductive state. In addition, the electronic module includes a second transistor responsively coupled to the first transistor and in turn controllingly coupled to the first transistor.

Abstract translation: 一种电子模块，包括耦合到一个或多个机电致动器的电源导体，以向机电致动器提供可操作的电力。 电子模块还包括湿度传感器，定位成感测湿气侵入模块。 此外，电子模块包括响应于耦合到水分传感器的第一晶体管，当第一晶体管处于导通状态时，第一晶体管被耦合以从电源导体抽取电流。 另外，电子模块包括响应于第一晶体管耦合的第二晶体管，并且又与第一晶体管控制耦合。

公开(公告)号：US6011439A

公开(公告)日：2000-01-04

申请号：US926079

申请日：1997-09-02

Applicant: Vincent Colarossi ,  John F. Kennedy ,  Matt David Gerard

Inventor： Vincent Colarossi ,  John F. Kennedy ,  Matt David Gerard

IPC: B60R25/00 ,  H03F3/191 ,  H03F1/30 ,  H03F3/19

CPC classification number: B60R25/24 ,  H03F3/191 ,  H03F2200/504

Abstract: A radio frequency amplifier includes a first amplifier stage having a first transistor, and a second amplifier stage having a second transistor. The first transistor has a base input for receiving an input voltage, a collector output, and an emitter coupled to a common. The second transistor has a base input coupled to the first transistor collector output, a collector output, and an emitter coupled to the common by a resistance element. The second transistor emitter is DC coupled to the first transistor base. The DC coupling of the first transistor base to the second transistor emitter provides stable DC biasing of the first and second transistors based on base-emitter voltages of the first and second transistors. The radio frequency amplifier may be employed in a variety of receiver/amplifier applications, such as vehicular driver integrity check systems.

Abstract translation: 射频放大器包括具有第一晶体管的第一放大器级和具有第二晶体管的第二放大级。 第一晶体管具有用于接收输入电压的基极输入，集电极输出和耦合到公共端的发射极。 第二晶体管具有耦合到第一晶体管集电极输出的基极输入，集电极输出和通过电阻元件耦合到共模的发射极。 第二晶体管发射极直流耦合到第一晶体管基极。 基于第一和第二晶体管的基极 - 发射极电压，第一晶体管基极与第二晶体管发射极的DC耦合提供第一和第二晶体管的稳定的DC偏置。 射频放大器可以用于各种接收机/放大器应用中，例如车辆驱动器完整性检查系统。