US4012685A
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Regulated power supply for very high current with voltage and current programmable to zero
Assignee: Forbro Design Corp
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Filing: 1974-03-14
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Granted: 1977-03-15
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Expires: 1994-03-14
Abstract
Abstract A first low voltage power supply having silicon controlled rectifier regulation in the primary of the power transformer, capable of supplying very high direct current, and a second well regulated feedback power supply providing a fixed current in reverse polarity are connected in parallel across a load. The first power supply is feedback controlled to maintain constant current sinking in the second power supply. The second power supply is programmed to regulate the load current or voltage, to provide fine regulation at the load, and to reduce ripple voltage at the load.
Inventors
- 👤 Sarkis Nercessian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:56
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05F; G05F1/00; G05F1/10; G05F1/46; G05F1/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
In a regulated DC power supply, the combination of; a source of DC current; means for controlling said current; a pair of load terminals connected through a first current sensing resistor and an inductor to said source; a controllable impedance current sink, a source of DC voltage and a second current sensing resistor all connected in series across the series circuit comprising said load terminals and the first said current sensing resistor; voltage and current feedback means gated to control said current sink for programming the current and voltage to said load terminals; means for keeping the current in said sink constant from the maximum output voltage which the power supply is capable of supplying down to zero output voltage including degenerative feedback means connected between said second current sensing resistor and said means for controlling said current and including said source of DC voltage; wherein said source of DC voltage is sufficient to provide said constant current to said sink at zero voltage across said load terminals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
In a regulated DC power supply, the combination of; a source of DC current; means for controlling said current; a pair of load terminals connected through a first current sensing resistor and an inductor to said source; a controllable impedance current sink, a source of DC voltage and a second current sensing resistor all connected in series across the series circuit comprising said load terminals and the first said current sensing resistor; voltage and current feedback means gated to control said current sink for programming the current and voltage to said load terminals; means for keeping the current in said sink constant from the maximum output voltage which the power supply is capable of supplying down to zero output voltage including degenerative feedback means connected between said second current sensing resistor and said means for controlling said current and including said source of DC voltage; wherein said source of DC voltage is sufficient to provide said constant current to said sink at zero voltage across said load terminals.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-03-14 | 1980-09-13 | 1981-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-14 | 1984-09-13 | 1985-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-14 | 1988-09-13 | 1989-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |