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Variable resonance regulator for power supply

US4930063A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 1989
Grant dateMay 29, 1990
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M7/05
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A voltage regulator particularly adapted to A.C. distributed power systems requiring independent voltage regulation at a plurality of frequency responsive power supply modules energized by a power source at a common alternating frequency is provided by resonant tuning of the regulator circuit. An LC resonant circuit determines the operating frequency of the regulator, and may be operated above or below the excitation frequency. The output voltage is applied to a current amplifier which energizes a linearly variable inductor in accordance with the sensed D.C. output voltage. Changes in the output voltage result in changes in the tuned frequency of the LC circuit and the corresponding corrective change in the output voltage. Circuits providing both voltage and current regulation are described.

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