公开(公告)号：US08446700B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-21

申请号：US12678611

申请日：2008-09-19

Applicant: James Robert Vanderzon

Inventor： James Robert Vanderzon

IPC: H02H3/08

CPC classification number: H05B39/04

Abstract: Disclosed is an overcurrent protection circuit for use in a dimmer circuit having a switching device for controlling power delivered to a load. The overcurrent protection circuit comprises means for sensing a load current passing through the load and means for comparing the sensed load current with a threshold, wherein the threshold is a dynamic current threshold. Also disclosed is a dimmer circuit comprising the overcurrent protection circuit.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于具有开关装置的调光电路中的过电流保护电路，用于控制传送到负载的功率。 过电流保护电路包括用于感测通过负载的负载电流的装置和用于将检测到的负载电流与阈值进行比较的装置，其中阈值是动态电流阈值。 还公开了包括过电流保护电路的调光电路。

公开(公告)号：US08729875B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-20

申请号：US12096916

申请日：2006-12-12

Applicant: James Robert Vanderzon

Inventor： James Robert Vanderzon

IPC: G05F1/00

CPC classification number: H05B39/02 ,  H03K17/133 ,  H03K17/6874 ,  H03K17/6877

Abstract: A method and circuit for controlling the delivery of power having a current component to a load having an inductive component, the method comprising selectively switching power to the load with a switch, wherein the switch is caused to operate at the threshold of saturation during a conduction state such that the switch self commutates to its off state when the magnitude of the current through the load is substantially zero. The method and circuit may be used in a number of applications for detecting a current zero crossing and may be applied to circuits such as dimmer circuits.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制具有电流分量的功率到具有电感分量的负载的方法和电路，所述方法包括用开关选择性地将功率切换到负载，其中使所述开关在导通期间在饱和阈值下操作 状态使得当通过负载的电流的大小基本上为零时，开关自身换向其断开状态。 该方法和电路可以用于检测电流过零的许多应用中，并且可以应用于诸如调光电路的电路。

公开(公告)号：US20100289469A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-18

申请号：US12678581

申请日：2008-09-19

Applicant: James Robert Vanderzon

Inventor： James Robert Vanderzon

IPC: G05F1/10 ,  G01R27/28

CPC classification number: H05B39/04

Abstract: Disclosed is an inductive load detection circuit for detecting the presence of an inductive load on a dimmer circuit. The detection circuit provides for enhanced detection of the inductive load by detecting voltage ringing resulting from a turn-off of a switching element in the circuit. The ringing can be enhanced by providing a faster turn-off rate in an initial period than a turn-off rate in a steady state period.Also disclosed is a dimmer circuit comprising the inductive load detection circuit.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种感性负载检测电路，用于检测调光电路上的感性负载的存在。 检测电路通过检测由于电路中的开关元件的关断而产生的电压振荡，提供对感性负载的增强的检测。 可以通过在初始阶段提供比在稳定状态期间的关闭速率更快的关闭速率来增强振铃。 还公开了包括感性负载检测电路的调光电路。

公开(公告)号：US20090096384A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-16

申请号：US12096913

申请日：2006-12-12

Applicant: James Robert Vanderzon

Inventor： James Robert Vanderzon

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B39/048 ,  H02M5/293 ,  H03K17/0822 ,  H03K17/165 ,  Y02B20/148

Abstract: Disclosed is a universal dimmer which detects the type of load it is connected to each time the universal dimmer is activated. Information relating to the type of load connected to the universal dimmer is therefore not required to be stored for future use. In one form, the universal dimmer begins each operation in the trailing edge mode and upon detection of an inductive load, switches to leading edge mode.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种通用调光器，其每次通用调光器被激活时检测其连接的负载类型。 因此，不需要存储与连接到通用调光器的负载类型有关​​的信息以供将来使用。 在一种形式中，通用调光器在后沿模式下开始每个操作，并且在检测到感性负载时，切换到前沿模式。

公开(公告)号：US07339331B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-04

申请号：US10508584

申请日：2003-03-25

Applicant: James Robert Vanderzon

Inventor： James Robert Vanderzon

IPC: G05F1/00

CPC classification number: H02H3/253 ,  H02M1/081 ,  H02M1/15 ,  H02M1/40 ,  H02M5/2573 ,  H05B39/048 ,  H05B39/08 ,  Y02B20/148 ,  Y10S315/04

Abstract: A dimmer circuit arrangement is disclosed including a second control circuit for controlling the operation of a triac for delivering current to a load, and a first control circuit for controlling the operation of an IGBT power semiconductor switch for controlling the rate of rise of load voltage. The first control circuit also controls the operation of the second control circuit.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种调光电路装置，包括用于控制三端双向程序组件的工作以传送电流到负载的第二控制电路，以及用于控制用于控制负载电压上升率的IGBT功率半导体开关的操作的第一控制电路。 第一控制电路还控制第二控制电路的操作。

公开(公告)号：US07271550B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-18

申请号：US10508589

申请日：2003-03-25

Applicant: James Robert Vanderzon

Inventor： James Robert Vanderzon

IPC: G05F1/00

CPC classification number: H02H3/253 ,  H02M1/081 ,  H02M1/15 ,  H02M1/40 ,  H02M5/2573 ,  H05B39/048 ,  H05B39/08 ,  Y02B20/148 ,  Y10S315/04

Abstract: A dimmer circuit arrangement is disclosed including a second control circuit (40) for controlling the operation of a triac (50) for delivering current to a load (60), and a first control circuit (10) for controlling the operation of an IGBT power semiconductor switch (20) for controlling the rate of rise of load voltage. The first control circuit also controls the operation of the second control circuit.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种调光电路装置，包括用于控制用于将电流输送到负载（60）的三端双向可控硅（50）的操作的第二控制电路（40），以及用于控制IGBT功率的操作的第一控制电路（10） 半导体开关（20），用于控制负载电压的上升率。 第一控制电路还控制第二控制电路的操作。

公开(公告)号：US08698466B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-15

申请号：US12678581

申请日：2008-09-19

Applicant: James Robert Vanderzon

Inventor： James Robert Vanderzon

IPC: G05F1/00

CPC classification number: H05B39/04

Abstract: Disclosed is an inductive load detection circuit for detecting the presence of an inductive load on a dimmer circuit. The detection circuit provides for enhanced detection of the inductive load by detecting voltage ringing resulting from a turn-off of a switching element in the circuit. The ringing can be enhanced by providing a faster turn-off rate in an initial period than a turn-off rate in a steady state period.Also disclosed is a dimmer circuit comprising the inductive load detection circuit.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种感性负载检测电路，用于检测调光电路上的感性负载的存在。 检测电路通过检测由于电路中的开关元件的关断而产生的电压振荡，提供对感性负载的增强的检测。 可以通过在初始阶段提供比在稳定状态期间的关闭速率更快的关闭速率来增强振铃。 还公开了包括感性负载检测电路的调光电路。

公开(公告)号：US08564919B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-22

申请号：US12678598

申请日：2008-09-19

Applicant: James Robert Vanderzon

Inventor： James Robert Vanderzon

IPC: H02H3/08 ,  H02H9/02 ,  H02H5/04

CPC classification number: H05B39/04

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for detecting an overcurrent condition in a dimmer circuit having two switches, each for controlling power delivered to a load, each switch having a respective anti-parallel diode. The method comprises sensing a voltage drop across one of the anti-parallel diodes, comparing the sensed voltage drop with a reference voltage, and determining that an overcurrent condition exists if the sensed voltage drop exceeds the reference voltage. Also disclosed is a dimmer circuit embodying the method.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于检测具有两个开关的调光电路中的过电流状况的方法和装置，每个用于控制输送到负载的功率，每个开关具有相应的反并联二极管。 该方法包括检测跨过反并联二极管之一的电压降，将感测的电压降与参考电压进行比较，以及如果感测到的电压降超过参考电压，则确定存在过电流状况。 还公开了体现该方法的调光电路。

公开(公告)号：US20090096625A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-16

申请号：US12096923

申请日：2006-12-12

Applicant: James Robert Vanderzon

Inventor： James Robert Vanderzon

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: H05B39/048 ,  H02M5/293 ,  H03K17/0822 ,  H03K17/165 ,  Y02B20/148

Abstract: Disclosed is a circuit for detecting the presence of an inductive load. The circuit uses a voltage ringing detector to detect a voltage ringing signal across the inductive load and a signal generator for generating a signal indicating the presence of the inductive load upon detection of the ringing signal. The circuit may be used in a dimmer circuit for controlling the load. The circuit may be used as a load detector for a universal dimmer or may be used in a protection circuit for circuits not designed to control inductive loads.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于检测感性负载的存在的电路。 该电路使用电压振铃检测器来检测电感负载两端的电压振铃信号，以及信号发生器，用于在检测到振铃信号时产生指示感应负载存在的信号。 该电路可用于控制负载的调光电路。 该电路可以用作通用调光器的负载检测器，或者可以用于不被设计成控制感性负载的电路的保护电路中。

公开(公告)号：US08085160B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-27

申请号：US12096923

申请日：2006-12-12

Applicant: James Robert Vanderzon

Inventor： James Robert Vanderzon

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: H05B39/048 ,  H02M5/293 ,  H03K17/0822 ,  H03K17/165 ,  Y02B20/148

Abstract: Disclosed is a circuit for detecting the presence of an inductive load. The circuit uses a voltage ringing detector to detect a voltage ringing signal across the inductive load and a signal generator for generating a signal indicating the presence of the inductive load upon detection of the ringing signal. The circuit may be used in a dimmer circuit for controlling the load. The circuit may be used as a load detector for a universal dimmer or may be used in a protection circuit for circuits not designed to control inductive loads.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于检测感性负载的存在的电路。 该电路使用电压振铃检测器来检测电感负载两端的电压振铃信号，以及信号发生器，用于在检测到振铃信号时产生指示感应负载存在的信号。 该电路可用于控制负载的调光电路。 该电路可以用作通用调光器的负载检测器，或者可以用于不被设计成控制感性负载的电路的保护电路中。