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Overvoltage protection device and method thereof

US11075515B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 2018
Grant dateJul 27, 2021
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B70/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device comprises a rectifier configured to convert an alternating current voltage into a direct current voltage, a first overvoltage protection apparatus connected to inputs of the rectifier and a second overvoltage protection apparatus connected to an output of the rectifier, wherein the first overvoltage protection apparatus and the second overvoltage protection apparatus are controlled based upon a switching frequency of the device.

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