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Control circuit, and method for improving the measurability of a mechanical switch-on process of an electromagnetic actuator

US10996274B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 2017
Grant dateMay 4, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01F2007/1822
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electronic circuit configured to control an electromagnetic actuator with an electric coil, comprising at least one first electronic switching element, a capacitor, and a diode connected to the first electronic switching element, the capacitor, and the electrical coil to form a step-up converter, wherein the capacitor is configured to be charged to a voltage that is greater than an operating voltage of the electronic circuit.

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