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Inrush current limiting and surge protection circuit and system

US11489438B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 2020
Grant dateNov 1, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2041

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

Abstract

A power conversion device is provided. The power conversion device includes a bulk capacitor, a current limiting resistor in series with the bulk capacitor, and an inrush current control device configured to bypass the current limiting resistor when activated. The power conversion device also includes a bypass device in parallel with the current limiting resistor, configured to provide a low-resistance path to the bulk capacitor during a power surge.

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