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Direct current voltage conversion device and clamping circuit

US9537412B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2014
Grant dateJan 3, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B70/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A direct current voltage conversion device includes a direct current to alternating current converter, a transformer, a first converter switch, a second converter switch and a clamping circuit. The clamping circuit clamps a voltage across the second converter switch to a preset value, and stores energy of a voltage peak across the second converter switch.

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