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Solid state switching circuit for an electromagnetic pump

US4122378A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 16, 1976
Grant dateOct 24, 1978
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Expiry dateDec 16, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K33/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A solid state switching circuit for an electromagnetic pump is disclosed herein. The circuit comprises a Darlington amplifier controlling the current flow through the pump's solenoid in response to the state of a piston position sensitive electrical switch, a Zener diode and capacitance in the base circuit of the Darlington amplifier in parallel with the electrical switch and an inductive clamp circuit in parallel with the pump's solenoid coil.

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