With Mounting Or Supporting Means (e.g., Base) Patents (Class 336/65)
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Publication number: 20080117009Abstract: A mounting device for a toroidal core, preferably insertable into a toroidal core, has a catch device and thus fixable on a counterpart, as well as a support device for a toroidal core choke. The support device has at least one catch device on which mounting device can be fixed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventors: Guenter Feist, Karl Niklas
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Patent number: 7358842Abstract: A wire-winding common mode choke has a body, a first coil and a second coil. The body has two channels respectively defined in two lateral sides of the body and at least two steps. Each step has a first folding end and a second folding end. The first and second coils are wired around the channels of the body and respectively across the first or second folding ends of the corresponding steps. When the first and the second coils are respectively weld by heating, there is no short circuit between the first and the second coils because the steps separate the first and second coils.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2006Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Prosperity Dielectrics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chun-Yi Liu
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Publication number: 20080048813Abstract: A low-resistance inductor is made from a plurality of first inter-abutting insulated electrode coil sub-segments that is coupled to a plurality of second intra-abutting insulated electrode coil sub-segments that are contiguous to the plurality of first intra-abutting coil sub-segments. The first plurality and the second plurality form an helical inductor unit cell. A process of forming the low-resistance inductor includes heat curing. A system includes a low-resistance inductor and a mounting substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Larry E. Mosley, Clive R. Hendricks
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Publication number: 20070279171Abstract: An inductor (100) includes a magnetic core (30) and an insulative housing (10). The magnetic core has a wire wound (40) around a central portion (33) thereof, a projecting portion (31) formed on a lower end thereof and a stepped-portion (321) extending downwardly from the projecting portion. The insulative housing encloses the stepped-portion and the projecting portion of magnetic core to thereby integrate the insulative housing and the magnetic core together by insert molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2007Publication date: December 6, 2007Inventor: Chih-Min Lin
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Patent number: 7299537Abstract: An inductor comprises a substrate comprising a semiconductor material, a first dielectric layer over the substrate, a magnetic layer over the first dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer over the magnetic layer, and a conductor over the second dielectric layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2004Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Intel CorporationInventor: Donald S. Gardner
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Patent number: 7257882Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a thin-film coil assembly. The coil assembly includes a substrate, at least two layers of conductive material on top of the substrate, and one layer of insulating material between the two layers of conductive material, wherein the two layers of conductive material are in contact with two interconnects, respectively, which extends substantially vertical to the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2006Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Alexandra Welzel, Marcus Breuer, Guenther Crolly, Michael Haag, Manfred Jung, Rolf Schaefer
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Patent number: 7245876Abstract: A system and method for implementing a wireless communications link between two equipment envelopes through inductive coupling include two “U” shaped inductors. Wireless communications is achieved via mutual inductance between the two inductors. Circuitry is provided, which enables the transmitter to determine if a receiver is within communications range. When the two envelopes are aligned, a dual-gap toroidal core is formed, in which the gaps have opposite polarity. The opposing polarity of the two gaps minimizes the far field signature of the transmitter/receiver pair, thus enhancing communication security.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2002Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Harris CorporationInventor: Clifford Hessel
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Patent number: 7216419Abstract: In a high-frequency coil device having small dispersion in coil inductance and suitable for use in GHz band and a method of manufacturing the high-frequency coil device, a spirally-shaped fine-pitch coil is embedded in the surface of a polyimide layer as a dielectric substrate so that the bottom surface and side surface of the coil is covered by the polyimide layer. The spirally-shaped coil has an Ni—Cu laminate structure in which an Ni plating layer and a Cu plating layer are laminated, and also the side surface thereof is made substantially vertical while the width thereof is uniform with high precision. The surface of the spirally-shaped coil, that is, the surface of the Ni plating layer serving as the upper layer is coated with an Au plating layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Sony CorporationInventor: Hidetoshi Kusano
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Patent number: 7194799Abstract: A high density multi-layer microcoil includes a substrate, a multi-layer coil winding, a magnetic core and a dry film photoresist structure. The multi-layer coil winding and the magnetic core are supported by the dry film photoresist structure. The fabrication process is using photolithography process to form a dry film photoresist structure with a coil tunnel having coil elements perpendicular to the substrate and two outlets at ends of the tunnel; and injecting a conductive material with a low melting point into the tunnel and forming the coil winding.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2004Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Morris P. F. Liang, Sway Chuang, Frank K. C. Fan, Chen Chung Kao
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Patent number: 7129809Abstract: A planar magnetic device comprising a molded header and a planar core assembly, and a method of making a planar magnetic device. The molded header has first, second, third, and fourth sides and an aperture in the center. The first side has a plurality of terminals positioned through it. The third and fourth sides have upper surfaces that are lower than the upper surfaces of the first side. The planar core assembly comprises planar windings and a core. One side of the planar winding has a plurality of terminals with through-holes so that the primary terminals of the header are positioned through the through-holes. The core surrounds at least a portion of the planar windings. The core is shaped so that a first portion of the core is positioned in the aperture, a second portion of the core is positioned on the upper surface of the third side, and a third portion of the core is positioned on the upper surface of the fourth side.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2004Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Inventor: Alexander Estrov
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Patent number: 7091818Abstract: The invention relates to a noise suppressor unit for installing a common mode choke for a noise suppressor in a power source module onto a circuit board of the power source module, the module being arranged onto a circuit board of a plug-in unit. The noise suppressor unit includes a holder onto which the common mode choke for the noise suppressor of the power source module is arranged, at least one lifting element for an assembly head or the like of an automatic assembly machine for placing the noise suppressor unit onto the circuit board of the power source module with the automatic assembly machine or the like, and at least one surface mounting element for surface mounting the common mode choke for the noise suppressor onto the circuit board of the power source module.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2001Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Nokia Networks OyInventor: Sami Nuutinen
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Patent number: 7088211Abstract: An inductive element and corresponding method for making an inductive element for surface mounting on an adjacent structure for providing improved heat transfer characteristics. Specifically, a core and winding of the inductive element define coplanar surfaces that can then be mated to an adjacent structure, preferably a printed circuit board. Devices such as inductors or transformers including the inductive element have multiple, low thermal resistance conductive paths for removing heat from the core, and thereby enhance the heat transfer characteristics of the devices. The inductive element is particularly well suited for power electronics, such as for use as a power choke or as part of a power transformer.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2003Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Astec International LimitedInventors: Jose Agerico R. Moncada, Lawrence Chui, Man Chuen Wong
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Patent number: 7002074Abstract: A self-leaded, surface mountable component package is provided for holding a wide variety of electrical components having widely variant conductor wire sizes in a manner achieving standardized conductor contact positioning. The general box-like configuration provides for component style variability and has a set of progressively stepped or tapered winding bosses to position and secure component conductors of multiple wire size, thereby ensuring proper registration with conductive traces of surface mount printed circuit boards and substrates.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2002Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Todd Settergren, Jimmy D. Holdahl
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Patent number: 6998952Abstract: An inductive device (105) is formed above a substrate (225) having a conductive coil formed around a core (109). The coil comprises segments formed from a first plurality of bond wires (113) and a second plurality of bond wires (111). The first plurality of bond wires (113) extends between the core (109) and the substrate (225). Each of the first plurality of bond wires is coupled to two of a plurality of wire bond pads (117, 116). The second plurality of bond wires (111) extends over the core (109) and is coupled between two of the plurality of wire bond pads (117, 119). A shield (141) includes a portion that is positioned between the core (109) and the substrate (225).Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.Inventors: Yaping Zhou, Susan H. Downey, Sheila F. Chopin, Tu-Anh Tran, Alan H. Woosley, Peter R. Harper, Perry H. Pelley, III
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Patent number: 6988307Abstract: An inductor comprises a substrate comprising a semiconductor material, a first dielectric layer over the substrate, a magnetic layer over the first dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer over the magnetic layer, and a conductor over the second dielectric layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2002Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: Intel CorporationInventor: Donald S. Gardner
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Patent number: 6950002Abstract: An inductance element having a drum core around which a winding is to be wound and a ring core surrounding a circumference of the drum core, in which projections are provided either on an outer side surface of an upper flange section of the drum core or an inner side surface of the ring core, and recessions are provided in the other side surface to fit with the projections, each of the recession having an inclined plane inclining from the deepest part of the recession toward the outer edge on one side of the recession and having a bilaterally asymmetric cross-sectional shape with respect to a perpendicular line drawn from the deepest part to an opening of the recession viewing from the direction of an upper surface of the ring core.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2004Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignees: Sumida Corporation, Sumida Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kan Sano
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Patent number: 6927658Abstract: A drum type core comprises: a flanged cylinder including a cylinder portion with a coil wound thereon, and a flange portion connected integrally with one end of the cylinder portion; and a flange piece having on its one side an engaging hole, into which the other end of the cylinder portion of the flanged cylinder is inserted. The flanged cylinder and the flange piece are made of respective different materials. The flanged cylinder has a higher permeability and saturation flux density than the flange piece, while the flange piece has a higher surface electrical resistance than the flanged cylinder. The flanged cylinder is entirely coated with a heat-resisting epoxy resin except an outer side of the flange portion. The flange piece is provided with terminal pins, around which lead wires of the coil passing by the circumference of the flange piece are bound.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2002Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: Minebea Co., Ltd.Inventor: Toshinori Okamoto
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Patent number: 6922128Abstract: A method for forming a spiral inductor (11) or component of a transformer, compatible with very large scale integrated processing, that achieves a higher Q value without occupying more space by splitting at least one turn (13 51) as two or more crisscrossing or interwoven smaller-width turns (13a 13b 52 53 54 55). The at least one turn (51) may, for example, be split into four turns paired up to provide two pairs of two turns, and the turns of each pair may then be interwoven or crisscrossed, and then the two pairs may also be interwoven or crisscrossed. The splitting of a turn into two or more smaller-width turns results in the current being divided among the smaller-width turns.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2002Date of Patent: July 26, 2005Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventors: Ari Vilander, Mikael Svard, Lassi Hyvonen
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Patent number: 6914195Abstract: An oil-filled pole-mounted distribution transformer comprises a tank housing a transformer core-coil assembly immersed in cooling oil. The tank is made of a corrosion-proof composite material and a radiator is provided for cooling the oil. The radiator is external to the tank and has a hot oil inlet and a cool oil outlet located at different levels into the tank for causing a natural circulation of oil through the radiator by thermal siphoning.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2003Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: VA Tech Transformateurs Ferranti-Packard (Quebec) Inc.Inventors: Marc-Antoine Archambault, Bernard Lefebvre, Viet Pham, Daniel Bastarache, Christian Fournelle, René Laprise, Guy Morissette
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Patent number: 6900715Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening device for fastening a toroidal choking coil (1) to a base or the like, the toroidal choking coil comprising an inner circumference defined by a surface parallel with an axis of rotation of the toroidal choking coil and located closest to the axis of rotation. The toroidal choking coil further comprises an outer circumference defined by a surface parallel with the axis of rotation of the toroidal choking coil and located outermost from the axis of rotation, and side surfaces defined by surfaces perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the toroidal choking coil and connecting the inner circumference and the outer circumference.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2003Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: Vacon OyjInventors: Osmo Rainer Miettinen, Matti Johannes Pussinen
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Patent number: 6897753Abstract: A housing for a transformer is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the housing includes a top portion, and first, second, third and fourth side portions connected to the top portion. The side portions define an opening. The third side portion includes a first alignment tab and the fourth side portion includes a second alignment tab. The housing also includes first, second, third and fourth termination legs. The first and second termination legs are proximate the third side portion, and the third and fourth termination legs proximate the fourth side portion. A transformer may be disposed in the opening defined by the side portions of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2003Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Artesyn Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Duane E. Dixon
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Patent number: 6885269Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening device for a toroidal choking coil for fastening a toroidal coil (1) to an electric device or a corresponding supporting base (13), the toroidal choking coil comprising an inner circumference defined by a surface parallel with an axis of rotation of the toroidal choking coil (1) and located closest to the axis of rotation, an outer circumference defined by a surface parallel with the axis of rotation of the toroidal choking coil (1) and located outermost from the axis of rotation, and side surfaces defined by surfaces perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the toroidal choking coil (1) and connecting the inner circumference and the outer circumference.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2003Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: Vacon OyjInventors: Osmo Rainer Miettinen, Matti Johannes Pussinen
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Patent number: 6879236Abstract: The invention relates to a noise suppressor unit (1) for installing and mounting a common mode choke for a noise suppressor onto a circuit board (3). The noise suppressor unit (1) comprises a circuit board holder (7), onto which the toroid (4) is positioned, the toroid being coiled with at least two coils (5), the circuit board holder (7) comprising connecting plates (8), wherein one coil end (6) at the most is or more coil ends (6) are connected to each connecting plate (8) and wherein the connecting plates (8) are intended to be surface mounted to mounting surface areas in the circuit board (3), and wherein the connecting plates (8) are electrically insulated from each other, and lifting means (9) for an assembly head or the like of an automatic assembly machine for placing the noise suppressor unit (1) onto the circuit board (3) by the automatic assembly machine.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2000Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventor: Sami Nuutinen
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Patent number: 6870457Abstract: A symmetrical stacked inductor comprising a plurality of conductive layers using at least one conductive line formed out of a symmetrical and geometric conductive layer and having at least one inter-metal dielectric layer for isolating each conductive layer, and wherein the conductive line does not intersect; and a plurality of vias placed between the inter-metal dielectric layers for electrical conduction.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2003Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: National Central UniversityInventors: Wei-Zen Chen, Wen-Hui Chen
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Patent number: 6864776Abstract: In a coupling adjusting structure for a double-tuned circuit according to the present invention, first and second coils are configured such that a pair of first conductive patterns formed on a first surface of a printed circuit and a corresponding pair of second conductive patterns formed on a second surface of the printed circuit board are connected via corresponding connecting conductors, thereby making the first and second coils low and thin. Also, one end of the first coil and the corresponding end of the second coil are disposed close to each other, a first ground conductive pattern is disposed at least on the first surface of the printed circuit, and a first jumper connected to the first ground conductive pattern is disposed between the first and second coils so as to adjust an inductive coupling of the double-tuned circuit, thereby achieving a coupling adjusting structure for a double-tuned circuit whose inductive coupling is adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2003Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: Alps Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shigeru Osada
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Patent number: 6859127Abstract: A device for combining annular transformers with a machine housing includes a bolt to fix annular transformers on a machine housing and a saucer-shaped plate assembled on the outer side of the machine housing. The saucer-shaped plate is bored with a central insert hole for the bolt to pass therethrough and has its outer annular portion formed with a first plane and its inner annular portion formed with a second plane higher than the first one. The two planes are connected by an annular conical portion contracting gradually toward its upper side to be positioned in the machine housing. The bolt is orderly inserted through the saucer-shaped plate, the machine housing and the annular transformers to fix securely the annular transformers on the machine housing. The bolt has its head completely positioned in the conical portion of the saucer-shaped plate, not protruding out of the machine housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2003Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Inventor: Heng Sheng Lin
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Patent number: 6833781Abstract: An inductor is formed from the interconnect structure of a semiconductor chip, using the vias and metal regions to form up and down segments of a loop, and horizontal metal lines to form the top and bottom segments of the loop. In addition, a second inductor can be formed between or under the first inductor to form an inductive system, such as a transformer.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2002Date of Patent: December 21, 2004Assignee: National Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Gobi R. Padmanabhan, Visvamohan Yegnashankaran
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Publication number: 20040231137Abstract: Manufacturing of local coils for magnetic resonance imaging systems operating to receive and transmit signals may be simply constructed by applying selected pre-manufactured, modular, multi-component circuits to antenna conductors of the coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2003Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventor: Derek Seeber
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Patent number: 6806803Abstract: An electrical transformer is disclosed. The electrical transformer comprises a central axis, a first modular section, and a second modular section. The first modular section is positioned about the central axis and comprises a first support, a first winding of a conductive element, and a first insulating material. The first winding of a conductive element is located about the first support. The first insulating material covers a portion of the first modular section. The second modular section is axially aligned with the first modular section and electrically connected to the first modular section. The second modular section comprises a second support, a second winding of a conductive element, and a second insulating material. The second winding of a conductive element is located about the second support. The second insulating material covers a portion of the second modular section.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2002Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: Square D CompanyInventors: Philip J. Hopkinson, Dilip R. Purohit, Gary D. King
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Patent number: 6784772Abstract: An electric solenoid with adaptable terminals and posts to connect to a variety of different electric connectors, and with a multiple-eared mounting plate permitting mounting in a variety of configurations. The solenoid posts combine internally-threaded female post receptors integrally molded into the solenoid casing, with removable post studs, one end of which is threaded to screw into the respective female post receptor. The other end of the removable post studs are also threaded, and can be formed in a variety of different sizes to accommodate a variety of connectors as needed for a particular application. The energizing terminal (and ground terminal, if present) can accommodate a variety of connector types, including eyelet leads, push-on connectors, and spade connectors.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2003Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Inventors: Dennis Brandon, Michael L. Mullins, Thomas G. Holder
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Patent number: 6784780Abstract: A coupling adjusting structure for a double-tuned circuit contains first and second coils that are configured such that a pair of first conductive patterns formed on a first surface of a printed circuit and a corresponding pair of second conductive patterns formed on a second surface of the printed circuit board are connected via corresponding connecting conductors. One end of the first coil and the corresponding end of the second coil are disposed close to each other. A first ground conductive pattern is disposed at least on the first surface of the printed circuit. A first jumper connected to the first ground conductive pattern is disposed between the first and second coils to adjust an inductive coupling of the double-tuned circuit.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2002Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Alps Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shigeru Osada
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Patent number: 6778055Abstract: A core member for winding is disclosed having a main body and two end flanges at two ends of the main body, each end flange having a top step above the elevation of the topmost edge of the main body and two upright legs vertically upwardly protruded from the step in an offset position.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2003Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: Aoba Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: David Wang
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Patent number: 6765467Abstract: Transformer cores, especially those of wound or laminated annealed amorphous metals which include support assemblies are disclosed. Methods for their manufacture, and their use in assembled transformers are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2001Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Inventors: Dung A. Ngo, Donald Christian Pruess, Kimberly M. Borgmeier
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Patent number: 6765468Abstract: An inductor module includes a common inductor core and an inductor winding. The inductor winding includes a plurality of inductor winding sections, each of which has a first end and a second end, and each of which is wound on the common inductor core. The inductor winding further includes a common contact interconnecting the second ends of the inductor winding sections.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2003Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd.Inventors: Meng-Feng Chen, Chih-Sheng Li, Chien-Chi Hsu
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Patent number: 6757174Abstract: A switching power-supply module includes a coil pattern of a transformer or an inductor disposed on a substrate. A portion of the coil pattern projects into an edge portion of the substrate. A plurality of terminals are arranged in the substrate edge portion so that they do not touch the coil pattern. The substrate edge portion is soaked in molten solder in the production procedure in order to fix the terminals onto the substrate with solder after components are solder-connected on the substrate. For this reason, the components were previously prohibited from being mounted in the substrate edge portion, and this region has been previously considered to be a dead space. However, in the present invention, since a portion of the coil pattern projects into the substrate edge portion, dead space is minimized, and the size of the substrate, that is, of the switching power supply module is greatly reduced.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2002Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jun Nagai, Yoshihiro Matsumoto, Takayoshi Nishiyama, Tadahiko Matsumoto
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Publication number: 20040104795Abstract: In a magnet coil arrangement having a wound coil former and having a metal housing surrounding the wound coil former, contact tabs are held in a plug-in base, one of which serves as a protective conductor connection. The contact tab serving as a protective conductor connection is held on the metal housing by a metallic connecting part. The free spaces between the wound coil former, the metal housing and the plug-in base are encapsulated with plastic. At the interfaces between the metal parts and plastic, moisture can enter the magnet coil arrangement. In order to prevent this moisture getting into the connecting space, in which electric feed lines coming from the outside are connected to the contact tabs, in the area in which the connecting part engages in the contact tab, the contact tab serving as a protective conductor connection is arranged inside the plug-in base.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2002Publication date: June 3, 2004Inventors: Matthias Stitz, Achim Richartz
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Patent number: 6700471Abstract: A current transformer fixing device comprises a current transformer cylinder surrounding the periphery of a central conductor to be connected to an electric power line, a cylindrical container surrounding the outer peripheral side of a current transformer arranged on the outer peripheral side of the current transformer mounting cylinder and containing the current transformer, a transformer mounting plate connecting the bottom side of the current transformer mounting cylinder and the bottom side of the cylindrical container to each other and restricting axial movement of the current transformer, a sealing flange connected to the upper end of the cylindrical container with a gap between the sealing flange and the upper end of the current transformer mounting cylinder, and fixing bolts fastened to the sealing flange in an axial direction of the conductor and restricting axial movement of the current transformer.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2002Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Nobuyuki Kakuda, Kouichi Koyama, Manabu Takamoto, Masahiro Shimokawa
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Publication number: 20040026123Abstract: An apparatus for fixing a bobbin to a printed circuit board for use in a transformer includes a receiving hole formed in the printed circuit board, a size of which is minutely larger than that of the bobbin to hold the bobbin, and a horizontal support portion formed at the pins of the bobbin in parallel relation to an upper surface of the printed circuit board, for allowing the bobbin to be supported on the upper surface of the printed circuit board when the bobbin is inserted into the receiving hole. Accordingly, the apparatus for fixing the bobbin to the printed circuit board for use in the transformer can make the installation height of the transformer installed on the printed circuit board slim, thereby decreasing a thickness of the electronic product employing the transformer 10 and thus improving convenience in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2003Publication date: February 12, 2004Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Cheol-Jin Park
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Patent number: 6686826Abstract: A transformer includes a ferrite base plate having ferrite core between two grooves, two or more windings wound around the ferrite core and engaged in the grooves of the ferrite base plate and electrically coupled together and separated from each other, for forming two spaces in the grooves of the ferrite base plate and formed between the windings. One or more conductive panels may be engaged into each of the spaces of the ferrite base plate for reducing the voltage generated by the windings, and for supplying a stabilized electric power source to electric devices.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2002Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Inventor: Nien Fu Hsu
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Patent number: 6683249Abstract: A transformer includes an end, and electrical insulator bushings are attached to and extend away from the end of the transformer. Conductors extend from the electrical insulator bushings. A cover has openings and an attachment end affixed to the transformer. The cover shields the end of the transformer and the electrical insulator bushings preventing animals from alighting on the end of the transformer and the electrical insulator bushings. The conductors each extend through one of the openings of the cover. The cover has an access panel movable between a closed position and an open position permitting access to the end of the transformer and the electrical insulator bushings without having to detach the attachment end of the cover from the transformer.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2002Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Inventor: Paula A. Leppin
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Patent number: 6680664Abstract: A ferrite core structure and manufacturing method therefor comprise a ferrite core having gaps at both ends and located on fastening terminals, which are formed symmetrically, at both ends of the conductive bracket, and a pair of insulating seats being shaped at each end of the ferrite core column via the transfer molding technology, a conductive coil being wound on the portion of the ferrite core column which is not enclosed by the insulating seats while both ends of the coil is soldered. In this way, a coil type inductor element applied to a surface-mounted device (SMD) is got. According to the process of the present invention, not only the complicated process steps of commonly arts are simplified but also mass production is easier. Meanwhile, when the present invention is used, the configuration of space is more flexible.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2002Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Inventor: Yun-Kuang Fan
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Publication number: 20040008102Abstract: A proximity sensor according to the present invention includes protrusions that are provided on a wire-winding drum of a coil spool around which a lead wire of a detection coil is wound, that protrude toward the center from not less than three points distributed in the range exceeding a semi-circle on the circumference of the wire-winding drum and that are elastically brought into contact with the shaft of the core, respectively, thereby coaxially positioning the coil spool and the shaft of the core.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2003Publication date: January 15, 2004Applicant: OMRON CORPORATIONInventors: Takao Nakazaki, Mitsuo Hatada, Koro Kitajima, Hiroyuki Tsuchida
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Patent number: 6670879Abstract: A transformer container comprising a transformer tank having a bottom, a front forward panel, two side panels, a rear panel and a top panel. The top panel forms a rim defining a portal for accessing to the interior of the transformer tank. The transformer tank is supported on a pad. A transformer sill is connected to and supported on the pad and is connected to the transformer tank adjacent the front panel. A transformer door is pivotally connected to the top panel of the transformer tank. The transformer door is supported on the transformer sill and may be locked thereto in a closed position. The transformer door, the pad and the transformer tank form an enclosure. The top panel of the transformer tank defines a plurality of holes. The front panel of the transformer tank is connected to the top panel of the transformer tank between the holes and the access portal, thus the holes communicate with the enclosure and not the interior of the transformer tank.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2001Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Inventors: Edward Carter, Rad Hunsley, Jeffery Schneider
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Patent number: 6661323Abstract: A support is used to modify an inductive device to a surface mounting device. The inductive device is provided with a core and a coil, and the support includes an electric portion and an isolation portion. The electric portion, having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, is electrically coupled to the coil. The first surface of the electric portion is in contact with the core. The isolation portion is disposed on the second surface of the electric portion in a manner such that the isolation portion covers one part of the second surface of the electric portion. The isolation portion is flush with the other part of the second surface of the electric portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Ying Teng Chang, Ming Yeh, Heng Cheng Chou
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Patent number: 6653923Abstract: A method for fabricating an inductor which includes a core, a shield and a length of epoxy tape is provided which includes the steps of winding the wire into a coil onto the core, wrapping the epoxy tape around a perimeter of the core, installing the core including the coil and epoxy tape into the shield, and heating the inductor causing the epoxy tape to bond to the shield. An inductor incorporating the method is also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2001Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Yanjing Li, Mathew Paul Sespaniak
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Publication number: 20030201860Abstract: A prismatic sleeve is made of a magnetic material and has a receiving area defined therein. At least two contacting portions are formed on a bottom face of the prismatic sleeve and on opposite sides of the receiving area. The drum core is received in the receiving area and has a coil winding area for winding a coil having two distal ends which are electrically connected to the at least two contacting portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventor: I-Wen Yang
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Publication number: 20030193384Abstract: A square sleeve is made of a magnetic material and has a receiving area defined therein. At least two contacting portions are formed on a bottom face of the square sleeve and on opposite sides of the receiving area. The drum core is received in the receiving area and has a coil winding area for winding a coil having two distal ends which are electrically connected to the at least two contacting portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2002Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventor: I-Wen Yang
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Publication number: 20030179061Abstract: A minimized casing structure of a flyback transformer includes a base, a chamber, a guiding tube, and a rod. The chamber is formed on a side of the top surface of the base, while a recess is formed on the other side. A first extension platform is formed at front side of the base, and between the first extension platform and the front side of the base a plurality of enhancement ribs are provided. The first extension platform is connected with a second extension platform, wherein the rod is formed on the second extension platform extending from a bottom face of the second extension platform, and at least one enhancement rib is formed between the rod and the bottom face of the second extension platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2002Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventors: Ching Hsiang Wang, Reiy Long Wang
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Patent number: 6624733Abstract: A solenoid assembly has a U-shaped bracket with outwardly extending mounting appendages. A solenoid coil has one end supported by the U-shaped bracket, a centerplate for centering and supporting the opposite end of the solenoid coil and a trapping plate for trapping the centerplate and solenoid coil in the U-shaped bracket. The U-shaped bracket has at least one tear-off tab attachment appendage and a break-off necked-down portion connecting the at least one attachment appendage to the U-shaped bracket whereby the tear-off tab can be torn off by twisting either up or down, side to side, or by rotating the tab around the neck axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2001Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Trans-A-MaticInventor: Roger M. Swenson, Jr.
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Patent number: 6608544Abstract: A reactor in which two first cores 1 made of lamination and I-shaped and two second cores 2 made of lamination and I-shaped are disposed such that the two first cores are parallel to each other, the two second cores are parallel to each other and that the two second cores having respective coils 4 therearound are perpendicular to the two first cores, thereby forming a rectagular shape, wherein there are provided a first spacer 10 and a second spacer 20, which have on their respective outward side faces two protrusions 13, 23 for positioning each first core and two other protrusions 14, 15 for holding longer sides of each first core with one thereof having at its tip end an engaging mechanism to secure each first core, and which have on their respective inward side faces four protrusions 17, 27 for positioning two neighboring corners of the respective second cores and an elevated portions 16, 26 provided between the four protrusions and elevated in a direction perpendicular to the length of the first cores.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2001Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Minebea Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yoshinori Yoshioka, Keiichi Hosokawa, Kazuya Onodera