Electricity: power supply or regulation systems – In shunt with source or load – Using choke and switch across source
Patent
1989-06-07
1990-04-10
Beha, Jr., William H.
Electricity: power supply or regulation systems
In shunt with source or load
Using choke and switch across source
180 791, 180142, 307 39, 318599, 323259, H02M 3155
Patent
active
049163795
ABSTRACT:
A DC-to-DC converter is disclosed that uses a relay coil as an inductor. A relay has a coil and an associated relay contact. When the coil is energized, the contact closes and connects a first DC voltage signal to an electrical load. The coil is periodically energized and de-energized. The duration of de-energization is less than that necessary to permit the contact to open. The periodic energization and de-energization of the coil results in voltage values being developed across the coil. A rectifying diode is used to electrically couple the coil to a storage capacitor. The voltage developed across the storage capacitor provides a second DC voltage signal having a value greater than the first DC voltage signal relative to a common reference.
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Gaubis Phillip A.
Wand Thomas J.
Beha Jr. William H.
TRW Inc.
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