Ground leakage power supply for dimming applications
US9812969B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 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 dimmer is provided for controlling power to a load, the dimmer having a ground leakage power supply deriving power from a connection of the dimmer to ground. The power supply may be a switching-mode power supply that can be the sole or primary power supply to power operation of the dimmer, including operation of the controller.
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