Bi-directional power electronics circuit for electromechanical valve actuator of an internal combustion engine
US7367296B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01F2007/1822
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bi-directional dual coil half bridge converter adapted to be coupled to a dual coil actuator of a cylinder valve in an internal combustion engine is described. In one example, the converter has a first and second capacitor and a voltage source, where the converter is actuated via switches to individually energizing coils in said dual coil actuator. A voltage regulator is also shown for maintaining midpoint voltage during unequal loading of different actuator coils in the converter.
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