Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a plurality of sheet feeding units, a job reception unit configured to receive a print job, an instruction reception unit configured to receive a reservation instruction for reserving at least one sheet feeding unit of the plurality of sheet feeding units, an identification unit configured to identify a sheet feeding unit from among the plurality of sheet feeding units based on a setting of the received print job, and a notification unit configured to notify, in response to an execution instruction of a print job in which a sheet feeding unit for which the instruction reception unit has received the reservation instruction is identified, and in which a specific setting is not made, a user of information indicating that the sheet feeding unit is reserved.

Abstract: An entirely integrated EMI filter is based on a flexible multi-layer strip material. An EE or EI core comprises two side pillars and one middle pillar and forms a closed magnetic circuit. The middle pillar has an air gap. A first winding and a second winding respectively are wound around the two side pillars in a same winding direction. The middle pillar is wound with a third winding and a fourth winding, or with only a fifth winding. Passive components (e.g., all passive components) of the EMI filter are integrated into one core so that in its differential mode, insertion loss is significantly reduced, the size and volume are reduced, and the distribution constant of the EMI filter has less impact on the filter's performance.

Abstract: In aspects of the invention, first and second series circuits of switching devices and a series circuit of capacitors are connected in parallel. Between the connection point in the first series circuit of switching devices and the connection point in the series circuit of capacitors, a first bidirectional switch is connected and, between the connection point in the second series circuit of switching devices and the connection point in the series circuit of capacitors, a second bidirectional switch is connected. The connection point in the first series circuit of switching devices is connected through a reactor to an input-output common connection line connected to one end of an AC power supply and the other end of the AC power supply is connected to the connection point in the series circuit of capacitors.

Abstract: An integrated structure of common-mode inductors and differential-mode capacitors in an EMI filter realized using a flexible circuit board, including: a closed magnetic circuit formed by a first magnetic core and a second magnetic core, optionally including an air gap formed in a middle pillar of the magnetic cores, and with a flexible printed circuit board (FPC) wound on at least one pillar, the FPC formed by laminating alternating insulating and copper foil layers. The integrated structure of inductors and capacitors is advantageous in reducing the volume of the EMI filter and improving the power density of an electronic power transformer.

Abstract: An entirely integrated EMI filter is based on a flexible multi-layer strip material. An EE or EI core comprises two side pillars and one middle pillar and forms a closed magnetic circuit. The middle pillar has an air gap. A first winding and a second winding respectively are wound around the two side pillars in a same winding direction. The middle pillar is wound with a third winding and a fourth winding, or with only a fifth winding. Passive components (e.g., all passive components) of the EMI filter are integrated into one core so that in its differential mode, insertion loss is significantly reduced, the size and volume are reduced, and the distribution constant of the EMI filter has less impact on the filter's performance.

Abstract: An integrated structure of common-mode inductors and differential-mode capacitors in an EMI filter realized using a flexible circuit board, including: a closed magnetic circuit formed by a first magnetic core and a second magnetic core, optionally including an air gap formed in a middle pillar of the magnetic cores, and with a flexible printed circuit board (FPC) wound on at least one pillar, the FPC formed by laminating alternating insulating and copper foil layers. The integrated structure of inductors and capacitors is advantageous in reducing the volume of the EMI filter and improving the power density of an electronic power transformer.

Abstract: A power conversion apparatus includes serially connected arms U and X, serially connected arms V and Y, serially connected arms W and Z, and a capacitor, the pairs of serially connected arms and the capacitor all connected in parallel to one another. The input-side arms U and X and the output-side arms W and Z are subjected to PWM control so that the arms W and Z are controlled to have a voltage that is lower than that of the arms U and X, thereby providing a step down operation. A step up operation also can be provided by an opposite relation in which the arms W and Z are controlled to have a voltage that is higher than that of the arms U and X, thereby to expand the range within which the output voltage is controlled with the effect of reducing distortion.

Abstract: A power-converting apparatus features the ability to achieve initial charging of a smoothing capacitor generating a minimum rush current by obviating the need for additional series connections in a battery, and also obviating the need for an initial charging circuit consisting of a charging resistor and switch in the capacitor.

Abstract: A power conversion apparatus includes serially connected arms U and X, serially connected arms V and Y, serially connected arms W and Z, and a capacitor, the pairs of serially connected arms and the capacitor all connected in parallel to one another. The input-side arms U and X and the output-side arms W and Z are subjected to PWM control so that the arms W and Z are controlled to have a voltage that is lower than that of the arms U and X, thereby providing a step down operation. A step up operation also can be provided by an opposite relation in which the arms W and Z are controlled to have a voltage that is higher than that of the arms U and X, thereby to expand the range within which the output voltage is controlled with the effect of reducing distortion.

Abstract: An uninterruptible power supply includes a first converter connected in parallel with an AC power system, a second converter series-connected to the first converter, and an energy accumulation device connected between the first and second converters. A control apparatus controls the first converter and the second converter so that when the voltage of the AC power system is within a first voltage range, the second converter switches at a frequency of the AC power system and the system voltage is output via the second converter. When the system voltage is within a second voltage range, outside the first voltage range, the second converter is used to compensate the voltage of the AC power system to output a reference voltage value, and when the system voltage is outside the second voltage range, the energy accumulation means and the second converter are used to generate and output the reference voltage value.

Abstract: An electric power converting device can supply a constant voltage to a load while suppressing voltage variation in the AC power source, to reduce breakdown voltages of semiconductor switching elements. The device includes first to third switching element series circuits and at least a first capacitor connected in parallel. One end of the AC power source and one end of the load are connected to each other. Second and third capacitors are connected in parallel to the AC power source side and the load side, respectively. The one end of the power source is connected to a series connection point of the first switching element series circuit through a reactor, the other end of the power source is connected to a series connection point of the second switching element series circuit, and the other end of the load is connected to a series connection point of the third switching element series circuit through another reactor.

Abstract: The electric power converter includes a series converter connected in series between an AC power supply 1 and a load 6, and having capacitors 30, 31 as a power supply for the converter, switching devices 12, 13, and diodes 16, 17; and a parallel converter connected in parallel to the AC power supply 1 and having the capacitors 30, 31, switching devices 10, 11, and diodes 14, 15. The series converter compensate the change in the voltage of the AC power supply 1 to feed a certain voltage to the load 6, and the parallel converter conducts charging and discharging operations to compensate the changes in the voltages of the capacitors 30 and 31 caused by the compensating operations of the series converter. The converter suppresses the change of the AC power supply voltage and feeds a certain voltage to the load at a high efficiency and low running costs.

Abstract: A power-converting apparatus features the ability to achieve initial charging of a smoothing capacitor generating a minimum rush current by obviating the need for additional series connections in a battery, and also obviating the need for an initial charging circuit consisting of a charging resistor and switch in the capacitor.

Abstract: An electric power converting device can supply a constant voltage to a load while suppressing voltage variation in the AC power source, to reduce breakdown voltages of semiconductor switching elements. the device includes first to third switching element series circuits and at least a first capacitor connected in parallel. One end of the AC power source and one end of the load are connected to each other. Second and third capacitors are connected in parallel to the AC power source side and the load side, respectively. The one end of the power source is connected to a series connection point of the first switching element series circuit through a reactor, the other end of the power source is connected to a series connection point of the second switching element series circuit, and the other end of the load is connected to a series connection point of the third switching element series circuit through another reactor.

Abstract: The electric power converter includes a series converter connected in series between an AC power supply 1 and a load 6, and having capacitors 30, 31 as a power supply for the converter, switching devices 12, 13, and diodes 16, 17; and a parallel converter connected in parallel to the AC power supply 1 and having the capacitors 30, 31, switching devices 10, 11, and diodes 14, 15. The series converter compensate the change in the voltage of the AC power supply 1 to feed a certain voltage to the load 6, and the parallel converter conducts charging and discharging operations to compensate the changes in the voltages of the capacitors 30 and 31 caused by the compensating operations of the series converter. The converter suppresses the change of the AC power supply voltage and feeds a certain voltage to the load at a high efficiency and low running costs.

Abstract: A voltage amplitude adjuster including semiconductor switches for power conversion, an AC chopper for converting an input AC voltage to an AC voltage of the same phase and different amplitude relative to the input AC voltage, and a smoothing AC filter for providing a clear signal to a primary winding of a transformer. Further, by providing a wattmeter, the saved power can be displayed.