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Track-bound vehicle converter

US9533632B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateDec 13, 2012
Grant dateJan 3, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60L2210/40
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A track-bound vehicle converter comprises a block-wave generator (20) configured to be connected to a direct voltage source (21) and connected to a series resonance link (34), or to an inductive link, for providing the input of a direct converter (41) with semi sinusoidal current pulses. The direct converter has at least one phase leg (42-44) having on one hand one switch (45-47) connected to the link (34) and able to block voltages in both directions thereacross and conduct current in both directions therethrough and on the other a capacitor (48-50) connected in series therewith. The voltage across the capacitor (48-50) of the direct converter is used to provide a converter output with an alternating voltage.

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