Power supply apparatus and image forming apparatus
US9897964B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B70/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The power supply apparatus includes first line and lines to each of which an AC voltage is input, a first capacitor arranged between the first and secondary lines, a voltage detection unit configured to detect the AC voltage, a conversion element to be connected to the first line or the secondary line, the conversion element being configured to convert the AC voltage to be input to the first line or the secondary line into a current corresponding to the AC voltage, a switch configured to switch between connection and disconnection of the voltage detection unit and the conversion element, and a control unit configured to control the voltage detection unit and the switch.
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