Pulsed electrical energy power supply
US5359279A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 1992 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J2207/20
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A pulse generator for supplying pulsed electrical energy from a charge stored in an accumulator is provided. The generator comprises a continuous electrical energy supply, an electrical energy accumulator, a switch for selectively connecting the supply means to the accumulator, and a switch control. The switch control compares voltages at the terminals of the accumulator with a given threshold voltage and controls the switch according to the comparison. An inductor for temporary accumulation of magnetic flux energy and a diverter for diverting excess electrical energy to an energy absorber for absorbing the excess energy also are provided. Particular utility is found in the area of supplying energy to a metal vapor laser, although other utilities are contemplated.
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