Rectifier system, preferably for a three-phase generator for motor vehicles
US6538910B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M7/062
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A three-phase bridge rectifier system is proposed, having three rectifier paths, in which two rectifier elements at a time are in series, each rectifier path between the rectifier elements being connectible to one of three leads of a three-phase current terminal; the three cathode terminals of the rectifier elements lying opposite the three-phase current connection are connected to an positive pole, and the three anode terminals of the rectifier elements lying opposite the three-phase current connection are connected to a negative pole; at least three of the rectifier elements being formed by two-pole semiconductor rectifiers having at least two series-connected p-n junctions. The system is used for making available a volt motor vehicle electrical system having assured reliable voltage limitation.
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