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Alternate constant current or voltage generator for an ultrasonic generator
Assignee: Societe pour la Conception des Applications des Techniques Electroniques SAS
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Filing: 1978-05-16
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Granted: 1979-05-22
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Expires: 1998-05-16
Abstract
Abstract This ultrasonic generator comprises a transducer supplied by an oscillator via a transformer. The oscillator is supplied in parallel by a constant current generator and a voltage generator. Means are also provided to block the voltage generator as long as the impedance of the load remains lower than an adjustable threshold, so that the supply functions as constant current generator and, on the contrary, to block the current generator as soon as the impedance of the load exceeds the adjustable threshold, so that the supply then functions as voltage generator and limits the output power.
Inventors
- 👤 Pierre Mabille
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:09
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C1/00; A61C1/02; A61C1/07; B; B06; B06B; B06B1/00; B06B1/02; B06B1/0207; B06B1/0223; B06B1/0238; B06B1/0246; B06B1/0253; B06B2201/00; B06B2201/40; B06B2201/70; B06B2201/76
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
In an ultrasonic generator comprising a transducer supplied by an oscillator via a transformer, the oscillator is supplied in parallel by a constant current generator and a voltage generator and means are provided to block the voltage generator as long as the impedance of the load remains lower than an adjustable threshold, so that the supply functions as constant current generator and, on the contrary, to block the constant current generator as soon as the impedance of the load exceeds the adjustable threshold, so that the supply then functions as voltage generator and limits the output power.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
In an ultrasonic generator comprising a transducer supplied by an oscillator via a transformer, the oscillator is supplied in parallel by a constant current generator and a voltage generator and means are provided to block the voltage generator as long as the impedance of the load remains lower than an adjustable threshold, so that the supply functions as constant current generator and, on the contrary, to block the constant current generator as soon as the impedance of the load exceeds the adjustable threshold, so that the supply then functions as voltage generator and limits the output power.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
The generator of claim 1, further comprising means for for comparing a fraction kV s of the output voltage V s with a reference voltage V r so as to block the voltage generator as long as the fraction kV s of the output voltage is lower than the reference voltage V r and to block the current generator when it becomes higher than this reference voltage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
84 words
The generator of claim 2, further comprising a voltage divider branched in parallel on the oscillator and comprising an adjustable potentiometer, a source of reference voltage, and a comparing amplifier whose two inputs are respectively connected to the cursor of the potentiometer and to the source of reference voltage and the outputs and which are respectively connected to the constant current generator and to the voltage generator, in order to unblock one of these generators by blocking the other, according to the functioning conditions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
114 words
The generator of claim 3, further comprising a ballast transistor connected, via a resistor and a potentiometer in parallel, to one end of the primary winding of the transformer supplying the transducer, a second transistor whose base is connected to the cursor of the potentiometer, the emitter to one end of a voltage divider bridge comprising two resistors and potentiometer in series, this bridge being connected in parallel on the oscillator, and a third transistor whose base is connected to a point of the voltage divider bridge and the emitter to a source of reference voltage, the collectors of the second and third transistors being connected to the base of the first ballast transistor.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-05-21 | 1982-11-20 | 1983-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-21 | 1986-11-20 | 1987-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-21 | 1990-11-20 | 1991-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |