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Circuit for preventing corrosion of contact

US7550878B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2005
Grant dateJun 23, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H1/605
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A circuit for preventing corrosion of a contact, includes an input terminal, a signal line, a switch, an impedance element, and a comparator. The input terminal is to be connected to the contact, which is outside the circuit. The signal line is connected to the input terminal. The switch is connected to the signal line. The impedance element is connected to the signal line in parallel to the switch. An impedance of the switching section is smaller than that of the impedance element. The comparator compares a potential of the signal line with a predetermined potential. The switch is turned on based on a comparison result output from the comparator.

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