Alternating-current electric power controlling apparatus and method for controlling supply of alternating-current electric power to electric load
US6404171B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M5/2937
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An alternating-current electric power controlling apparatus including a switch and a controller. The switch is configured to be turned on or off to connect or disconnect an alternating-current electric power source and an electric load. The controller is configured to control the switch to turn on or off to adjust supply of electric power from the alternating-current electric power source to the electric load. The switch is configured to be turned on or off when an electric power amplitude is substantially equal to 0.
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