With Outer Casing Or Housing Patents (Class 336/90)
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Publication number: 20100065306Abstract: A rupture resistant system comprises a tank comprising a top member, a sidewall member, and a bottom member, and a component situated within the tank and susceptible to creating increasing pressure within the tank when under a fault condition. At least one of the top, sidewall, and bottom members is connected to another of the top, sidewall, and bottom members in a manner so as to cause an increase in inner volume of the tank under increased pressure conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2008Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Florian Peter Pintgen, Paul Alfred Siemers, Malcolm Graham Smith, JR.
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Publication number: 20100052835Abstract: A magnetic element includes a pair of coil sets. Each of the coil sets includes a first coil having a plurality of first metallic lines, a second coil having a plurality of second metallic lines, and at least one conductive column electrically connected between the first coil and the second coil. The magnetic element further includes a package body for enclosing the pair of coil sets therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: Cheng-Hong LEE, Chih-Hung CHANG, Yi-Hong HUANG
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Publication number: 20100045199Abstract: An ignition transformer for a discharge lamp is provided having a transformer core whose material and dimensions are selected in such a manner that the Curie temperature of the material after the ignition which is achieved by means of the ignition transformer can be achieved by a voltage drop across a secondary winding of the ignition transformer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2008Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: OSRAM GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRAENKTER HAFTUNGInventors: Bernhard Siessegger, Manfred Roehl
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Patent number: 7667564Abstract: A plastic case surrounds a primary winding of a multicharge ignition system, and has a rib in which the high voltage end is routed back to the low voltage end, so that the low and high voltage ends can be closely juxtaposed with each other while advantageously permitting the primary winding to have one and only one winding layer to reduce resistance and size. The rib of the case extends into the slot of the magnetic shields of the winding.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2005Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Albert Anthony Skinner, Mark Albert Paul
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Patent number: 7663461Abstract: The present invention is a modular tank coupled to a self-assembly cabinet for ground level transformers. The modular tank includes two interconnected tanks, a front plate and a base. The first tank is larger than the second one and contains the high tension elements. The second tank contains the low tension elements. The front plate supports the electric contacts for both tanks. The base supports the first tank and allows lifting above the ground. The self-assembly cabinet for ground level transformer has a cover divided into two sections. The first section acts as a cover for the modular tank, while the second section acts as a cover for the cabinet. Both cover sections are joined together by a hinge mechanism, and are assembled by sliding on top of the modular tank by a lateral rail mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2005Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Prolec GE. S. de R.L. de C.V.Inventors: Héctor Manuel Brosig-Rodríguez, Demófilo Maldonado-Cortés, José Gerardo Treviño-Ortíz, Raúl Treviño-Montalvo
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Publication number: 20100013586Abstract: A power reactor (1) for energy transfer comprising a shaped casing (2), which sits upon a support structure, and a winding (3) which is electrically connected to an electrical energy supply network and is contained inside the shaped casing (2) with which it is associated through support means (4). The shaped casing (2) and the winding (3) are arranged a first distance (D) apart which is a function of the electrical current, of the inductance and/or of the geometry of the winding and is not less than a predetermined minimum value in order to make it possible to absorb the energy losses created by the parasite currents generated by the magnetic flux produced by the winding (3) and that engages the shaped casing (2), the first distance (D) diverging towards the shaped casing (2) from the end portions (3a, 3b) of the winding (3) crossed by the flux lines of the magnetic field that link together with the winding (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2007Publication date: January 21, 2010Inventor: Claudio Ceretta
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Publication number: 20100007452Abstract: A high voltage transformer including a transformer housing. Internal components and provided in the transformer housing. The internal components are submerged in transformer oil and are provided with insulation for insulating a high voltage winding end. The insulation includes a shield ring arranged above the winding end and a pressboard structure formed in a zigzag pattern arranged around the winding end. The shield ring includes a core covered with a conducting layer and a continuous solid insulation layer outside the conducting layer. The insulation layer includes integrated solid insulation sections of which at least some among themselves having varying thickness. Also a shield ring and a method of manufacture the shield ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2007Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: ABB Technology Ltd.Inventors: Erik Forsberg, Tony Polander, Lars-Åke Svensson, Lars-Erik Vennerberg
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Publication number: 20100007453Abstract: Magnetic component assemblies including moldable magnetic materials including surface mount termination features, as well as manufacturing methods therefor, are disclosed that are advantageously utilized in providing surface mount magnetic components such as inductors and transformers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: Yipeng Yan, Robert James Bogert
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Publication number: 20100007451Abstract: A surface mount magnetic component assembly including a magnetic core having a side with a stepped external surface, a coil within the magnetic core, and terminal clips for making electrical connections to the ends of the coil. The ends of the coil extend through the stepped external surface, the terminal clips attach to the stepped external surface, and the external surface is mounted to a circuit board to complete electrical connection with improved reliability. Smaller component sizes with improved manufacturability and consistency result.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: Yipeng Yan, Robert James Bogert
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Patent number: 7646277Abstract: An ignition coil includes a coil part having primary and secondary coils, a center core, and a peripheral core, a connector case part, a seal rubber, and a ventilation passage. The coil part is inserted in a plug hole of an engine, and the case part is outside the plug hole. An axial end of the peripheral core is inserted in an insertion hole of the case part. The peripheral core and an inner wall surface of the insertion hole define a ventilation clearance therebetween. A gap between the case part and the plug hole is sealed with the rubber. The rubber is closely-attached to the plug hole and the case part along its whole circumference. The passage, through which the plug hole is ventilated, includes the clearance and a ventilation hole formed at a certain position of the case part away from the rubber to communicate with the clearance.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2008Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Denso CorporationInventors: Kouji Tsunenaga, Kiyotoshi Nakamoto
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Patent number: 7646278Abstract: The present invention relates to a high voltage transformer with high magnetic leakage and dual high voltage output, comprising a base and a core set, wherein the base contains a hollow support into which a first core of the core set pierces, and primary coils are wound on both sides of the hollow support, while a plurality of isolation channels is installed for winding first and second secondary coils on external sides of primary coils. First and second slots are opened between the primary coils and the first and second secondary coils respectively, and both slots cut into an internal through hole. When a second core of the core set is placed at one end of the hollow support, extensions at both ends of the second core go through both sides of the first core, together with first and second protrusive parts between the two extensions that are installed within the first and second slots and combined with the first core to form multiple magnetic paths.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2008Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Taipei Multipower Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ching-Sheng Yang, Su-Hua Wu, Shu-Chen Wang
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Publication number: 20090315657Abstract: A system for cooling a power transformer which generates heat, when driving a load, includes cooling devices located about the transformer which are powered to remove excessive heat from the transformer. The cooling devices may include fans to blow air onto the transformer and pumps for circulating a coolant about the transformer. The cooling devices of interest have a motor (e.g., a fan motor or a pump motor) which is energized in response to given temperature (heat) conditions. In systems embodying the invention, the currents flowing through the motors of cooling devices are sensed and monitored to determine whether the cooling devices are functioning correctly and to substitute functional cooling devices for those which are malfunctioning.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Gary R. Hoffman, Jeffrey Anderson
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Patent number: 7629869Abstract: An ignition coil includes a coil body, a connector, a coil case, a filling resin, and a vent groove. The coil body includes a primary coil, a secondary coil, and a center core. The secondary coil has a secondary spool and a secondary wire wound around the spool. The center core is provided on an inner peripheral side of the secondary spool. The connector is coupled with an end of the coil body. The connector has an aligning part adapted for centering the center core. An end of the secondary spool has a tubular shape adapted for engagement with an outer periphery of the aligning part. The vent groove is provided to facing surfaces of the aligning part and of the end of the second spool. The vent groove is adapted for releasing gas around the center core to an exterior of the secondary spool.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2007Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Assignee: Denso CorporationInventor: Norihito Fujiyama
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Publication number: 20090290388Abstract: In a DC to DC converter, first and second primary windings are magnetically coupled to a first secondary winding. Third and fourth primary windings are magnetically coupled to a second secondary winding. The first and second primary windings are magnetically coupled to the first secondary winding. The third and fourth primary windings are magnetically coupled to the second secondary winding. The first and third primary windings are coupled in series to form a first coil member. The second and fourth primary windings are coupled in series to form a second coil member. One end of the first coil member is coupled to the first positive power line. A first switching element is coupled between the first negative power line and the other end of the first coil member. A first capacitor is coupled between the first negative terminal and one end of the second coil member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2009Publication date: November 26, 2009Applicants: DENSO CORPORATION, NIPPON SOKEN, INC.Inventors: Koji Kawasaki, Keiji Shigeoka, Tsuyoshi Yamashita
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Publication number: 20090273425Abstract: The present invention is related to power supply centers. The power supply centers of the present invention may be self-contained modular units. The power supply centers may have between one or more primary taps, a switch or dimmed tap to compensate for losses when dimming. The power supply centers may also have one or more secondary taps to provide secondary voltages of 11-30V depending upon the secondary voltage of the power supply center. Loads may be connected up the one or more secondary taps up to the full watt rating of the power supply center. In accordance with the power supply centers of the present invention, it is possible that loads at varying distances from the power supply center can be tapped on different taps to recover voltage drop and produce between 85% and 100% light output if the lighting system has been wired properly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Inventor: John M. Tremaine
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Publication number: 20090273908Abstract: The invention discloses a network transformer, a network module thereof, and an electronic device thereof The network transformer includes a plurality of coil sets, an insulating board, a casing and a plurality of pins. The pins are disposed on the casing. The network transformer is disposed on a PCB via the pins. The insulating board is disposed in the casing and connects with at least two side walls of the casing to form a plurality of isolation chambers, each of which is for containing one coil set.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicant: UNIHAN CORPORATIONInventors: Wei-Chun Tsao, Chien-Ru Lin
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Publication number: 20090256666Abstract: An inductor includes a casing, a coil and a core. The casing has an accommodating chamber. The casing is provided with two holes in communication with the accommodating chamber. The coil is accommodated in the accommodating chamber. The coil includes a first terminal, a first ring wrapping from a distal end of the first terminal, a second ring wrapped from a distal end of the first ring, and a second terminal extending from a distal end of the second ring. The second ring is formed at the outer periphery of the first ring and extends obliquely and downwardly. The second terminal and the first terminal penetrate through the two holes respectively. The core is disposed in the coil and is accommodated in the accommodating chamber. Via the above arrangement, the vertical space of the present invention can be reduced so as to be made more compact.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventor: Ming-Ming SHIEH
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Patent number: 7595714Abstract: An ignition coil includes a primary coil (14), a secondary coil (16) disposed on an outer circumferential side of the primary coil and configured to be boosted by mutual induction with the primary coil, an outer periphery core (18) having an opposing surface (183), which is opposed to an outer peripheral surface (160) of the secondary coil, and an insulating member (20) disposed between the outer peripheral surface and the opposing surface. The secondary coil and the outer periphery core are arranged such that a shortest distance between the outer peripheral surface and an outer edge (183a, 183b) of the opposing surface is larger than a shortest distance between the outer peripheral surface and the opposing surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2008Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Denso CorporationInventor: Junichi Wada
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Publication number: 20090219125Abstract: The present invention discloses a bobbin (300) for the secondary winding of the ignition coil of an ignition system an internal combustion engine comprising a tubular core (200) made of electrical grade kraft paper, a plurality of segments (100) also made of electrical grade kraft paper fixed to the core and a coil wound on the core between the plurality of segments. The segments are fixed perpendicularly along the axis of the core. The electrical grade kraft paper is soaked in an electrically insulating material to provide better insulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2007Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: INDIA NIPPON ELECTICALS LTDInventors: Umashankar Raman, Ashokkumar Karuppiah
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Publication number: 20090163817Abstract: Described herein are rotary transformers for coupling signals between components that rotate relative to one another. In an exemplary embodiment, a rotary transformer comprises a rotary shaft, a first magnetic core on the rotary shaft, and a first winding wound around the first magnetic core. The rotary transformer further comprises a hollow second magnetic core, and a second winding wound along the inner wall of the second magnetic core. During operation, the first winding on the rotary shaft rotates within the second winding with the magnetic cores magnetically coupling signals between the two windings. Also, the first and second windings are closely spaced to provide capacitive coupling between the windings that extends the frequency response of the transformer. In one embodiment, the windings comprises substantially flat conductors wound in the shape of the windings. In another embodiment, each of the windings comprises circular loops connected by jogs.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2007Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventors: Donald Masters, Stuart L. Carp, Peter Thornton
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Publication number: 20090152965Abstract: A winding assembly for a motor includes a base having a supporting face. A winding includes two ends and a plane that is in intimate contact with the support face of the base. A packaging body encloses the base and the winding. Two electrical connection members are respectively connected with the ends of the winding. Each electrical connection member is partially exposed outside the packaging body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventors: Alex Horng, Tso-Kuo Yin
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Patent number: 7548148Abstract: A compact integral transformer-junction module combination suitable for use in junction modules and vaults in distribution circuits and in industrial and commercial circuits, comprising: a transformer, and a sectionalizing element comprising a plurality of primary bushings, wherein the sectionalizing element is combined with the transformer into a single unit, and the plurality of primary bushings are connected together, via an internal connection within the unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2006Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Inventor: George William Kersten
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Publication number: 20090146769Abstract: A lightweight inductor for the motor controller of an aircraft starter includes a toroidal inductor core divided into multiple sections that are separated by a thermally conductive, but electrically insulating, material. The inductor core is wound with wire and positioned inside of an electrically and thermally conductive container, which acts as a heat sink and EMI shield, while also reducing eddy currents within the inductor core.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2007Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: Frank Z. Feng, Steven Schwitters, Clifford G. Thiel, Debabrata Pal, John Horowy
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Publication number: 20090128275Abstract: An inductor 10 has a magnetic body 11 of a rectangular solid shape and a coil 12 embedded in the magnetic body 11. The coil 12 integrally has a part constituted by a helically wound coil wire, two leader parts 12a provided at the two ends of the wound part, and terminal parts 13 connected to the ends of the leader parts and wider than the leader parts 12a, where the boundary between each leader part 12a and each terminal part 13 is positioned in the magnetic body 11, and the end of each terminal part 13 is exposed from the corresponding side face of the magnetic body 11 and folded in an L shape along the side face and bottom face.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: TAIYO YUDEN CO. LTD.Inventors: Toshiyuki Yagasaki, Tomoo Kashiwa, Hideki Ogawa, Kouichirou Wada, Yoshikazu Okino, Shoichi Tosaka
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Publication number: 20090108972Abstract: An ignition coil includes a coil body, a primary resin molded body, and a secondary resin molded body. The coil body has a primary coil and a secondary coil. The primary resin molded body has the coil body therein in a fixed relation, and the primary resin molded body has a plurality of exposed side portions that hold the coil body therebetween. The secondary resin molded body is molded to have the coil body and the primary resin molded body embedded therein. The secondary resin molded body is configured to allow the plurality of exposed side portions of the primary resin molded body to be exposed to an exterior of the secondary resin molded body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: DENSO CORPORATIONInventor: Junichi Wada
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Publication number: 20090106564Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus that reduces an audible noise produced in a power supply. The apparatus includes: (1) a housing; (2) an inductor coil formed from a coil of wire enclosed in the housing; (3) a set of wires that are coupled from the inductor coil to the outside of the housing through corresponding apertures in the housing, comprising electrical leads for the inductor coil; and (4) a predetermined amount of adhesive in the apertures that bonds the wires to the housing to reduce an audible noise produced when the current through the inductor coil is cycled quickly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2007Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventor: Dayu Qu
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Publication number: 20090096563Abstract: An inductance is provided. The inductance includes a metal core, a coil and a soft-magnetic colloid element. The coil is wound around the metal core. The soft-magnetic colloid element surrounds the coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: DARFON ELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Ching-Fu HSUEH, Wen-Hsien CHEN, Ho-Chun LEE, Wei-Shun LIAO
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Publication number: 20090079529Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a substrate and an inductive device on a first side of the substrate. The integrated circuit includes a first ferromagnetic material on a second side of the substrate opposite the first side.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2007Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventors: Bernhard Knott, Josef Hoglauer, Uwe Jansen
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Patent number: 7501923Abstract: An ignition coil includes primary and secondary coils accommodated in a coil case extending to define a cylindrical mount portion on a high voltage side. The mount portion includes a high voltage terminal electrically connected with the secondary coil. A coil spring electrically connects the high voltage terminal with a sparkplug. An electrically insulative plug cap is attached to the mount portion. The coil spring has a low voltage end electrically connected with the secondary coil via the high voltage terminal. The coil spring has a high voltage end in contact with a terminal of the sparkplug. The coil spring has an intermediate portion between the low voltage end and the high voltage end. The plug cap has a spring support portion, which is partially defining the fitting hole and restricting the intermediate portion of the coil spring from being radially deformed.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2007Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Denso CorporationInventors: Kengo Nakao, Norihito Fujiyama
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Publication number: 20090058586Abstract: An electromagnetic assembly which has a base, at least one winding, and a magnetic core connected to the base, where at least one winding is mounted on the magnetic core. A housing part encloses at least part of at least one winding, and a printed circuit board is mounted to the housing part. The electromagnetic assembly can be a transformer or inductor, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventor: MICHAEL J. BROWN
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Patent number: 7498917Abstract: A transformer comprises a core formed by laminations, each having a rectangular plate with two spaced windows for receiving a set of coils passing through the windows in turn; a pair of terminal supports made of dielectric material, the supports extending through the core laminations down to the bottom thereof and being terminated by L-shaped brackets for mounting on the surface of the circuit board, the brackets spanning the width of the transformer and carrying two arrays of pins extending from the output transformer for providing connections of the coil ends with other components of the electronic device; a hexahedron mold block of thermoplastic resin with glass fiber for encapsulating the transformer leaving the pins for electrical connections.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2007Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Inventor: Kevin Yang
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Publication number: 20090039996Abstract: The invention is directed to a transformer and a method of manufacturing the same. The transformer has high and low voltage coils mounted to legs of a core. Each low voltage coil includes conductor sheeting having opposing first and second ends and opposing first and second side edges. A pair of coil bus bars is provided for each low voltage coil. Each coil bus bar has first and second portions, wherein the first portion has a width that is more than one and a half times greater than a width of the second portion. Each coil bus bar is secured to the conductor sheeting of its low voltage coil such that the first portion of the coil bus bar is disposed at the first side edge of the conductor sheeting and the second portion of the coil bus bar is disposed at the second side edge of the conductor sheeting.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY AGInventors: Randall Farmer, Charlie Sarver
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Publication number: 20090033451Abstract: An ignition coil includes a coil body, a plug connection portion protruding from the coil body, and a connector for electrically connecting the ignition coil to an outside. In the coil body, a primary coil is arranged on an inner peripheral side of a secondary coil, and a center core is arranged on an inner peripheral side of the primary coil. The secondary coil includes a secondary electric wire having thereon an insulating film, wound around an outer periphery of a resinous secondary spool. Furthermore, the connector is formed integrally with an end of the secondary spool in an axial direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: DENSO CORPORATIONInventor: Katsunori AKIMOTO
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Publication number: 20090009276Abstract: A transformer 100 includes: a bobbin 102 around which a first winding 104 and a secondary winding 106 are wound; cores 108 attached to the bobbin 102; and a cover 114 attached to the main body 110. The cover 114 surrounds a lower surface and an upper surface in addition to side surfaces to exhibit an insulating property on a circuit board. The cover 114 is laterally attached to the main body 110 from a secondary-side direction of the main body 110, where primary and secondary sides are directions defined when the main body 110 is mounted on the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: TAMURA CORPORATIONInventor: Toshihiko JIDAISHO
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Publication number: 20090002112Abstract: A coil component having a core including a winding portion, and first and second flanges disposed one on either end of the winding portion, A winding is wound about the winding portion, and first and second terminal electrodes are disposed on the first flange. The first flange has an octagonal shape including a bottom surface, a first peripheral surface, first and third omitted peripheral surfaces disposed one on either side of the first peripheral surface, a second peripheral surface opposing the first peripheral surface, and second and fourth omitted peripheral surfaces disposed one on either side of the second peripheral surface. The first terminal electrode is disposed across the first omitted peripheral surface, a part of the bottom surface in a region connecting the entire first omitted side to the entire third omitted side, and the third omitted peripheral surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Applicant: TDK CORPORATIONInventors: Shoji Atsushi, Makoto Morita, Masatoshi Shindoh, Masatoshi Ozawa
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Publication number: 20090002113Abstract: An ignition coil includes a coil part having primary and secondary coils, a center core, and a peripheral core, a connector case part, a seal rubber, and a ventilation passage. The coil part is inserted in a plug hole of an engine, and the case part is outside the plug hole. An axial end of the peripheral core is inserted in an insertion hole of the case part. The peripheral core and an inner wall surface of the insertion hole define a ventilation clearance therebetween. A gap between the case part and the plug hole is sealed with the rubber. The rubber is closely-attached to the plug hole and the case part along its whole circumference. The passage, through which the plug hole is ventilated, includes the clearance and a ventilation hole formed at a certain position of the case part away from the rubber to communicate with the clearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Applicant: DENSO CORPORATIONInventors: Kouji Tsunenaga, Kiyotoshi Nakamoto
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Patent number: 7471178Abstract: The present invention provides a low-cost current detection device having a magnetic sensor easily placed on a choke coil, wherein assembly and manufacturing costs are reduced and a product is miniaturized. A current detection device including a choke coil for smoothing an input current or an output current and a magnetic sensor 1a built into the choke coil to detect the input current or output current, wherein the choke coil is composed of: a pair of cores 5 provided with an outer magnetic leg 5a constituting a closed magnetic circuit and a center magnetic leg 5b for providing a gap; and an air core coil 6 mounted on the center magnetic leg 5b, and space 6b is provided to a part of winding of the air core coil 6 with the magnetic sensor 1a placed in the gap between the space 6b and the center magnetic leg 5b.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2007Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Toko Inc.Inventor: Akihiro Koga
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Patent number: 7462317Abstract: A method of manufacturing an encapsulated package for a magnetic device on a substrate. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a magnetic core on the substrate and placing a shielding structure over the magnetic core to create a chamber thereabout. The method also includes depositing an encapsulant about a portion of the magnetic core within the chamber. The shielding structure limits the encapsulant entering the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2004Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Enpirion, Inc.Inventors: Ashraf W. Lotfi, Mathew Wilkowski, John D. Weld
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Publication number: 20080297294Abstract: A package structure for an inductance element is provided. The package structure comprises a casing, a plurality of conductive terminals, a lid, and a positioning device. The casing has two opposite first sidewalls and two opposite second sidewalls, all of which define a receiving space for receiving the inductance element. Each conductive terminal has an upper end and a lower end. The upper ends extend from an upper portion of one of the first sidewalls, and are located in a recess defined by the two opposite second sidewalls to electrically connect to the inductance element. The lower ends extend from a lower portion of the first sidewalls and are adapted to electrically connect to a circuit board. The lid is configured to cover the inductance element. The positioning device is disposed between the lid and at least one of the first sidewalls to position the lid onto the casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Jun Wang, Xinhua Li
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Publication number: 20080297295Abstract: A coil module apparatus is provided. The coil module apparatus includes a flat coil, a circuit board, a magnetic sheet, connection terminals, and a case. The flat coil has a flat shape. The circuit board is used for the flat coil. The magnetic sheet is provided so as to cover one surface portion of the flat coil. The connection terminals are provided for connecting the flat coil and the circuit board. The case encloses the flat coil, the circuit board, and the magnetic sheet and encloses the connection terminals so that the connection terminals are partly exposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicants: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Japan, Inc., Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Manabu Yamazaki, Kuniharu Suzuki, Katsuya Suzuki, Hiroshi Kato, Yoichiro Kondo, Kota Onishi, Kentaro Yoda, Mikimoto Jin
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Publication number: 20080290975Abstract: An inductance element has a first core portion having a winding frame portion; a coil provided on the winding frame portion; a ring-shaped member having an insertion hole to dispose the first core portion therein; and a terminal member having an bonding arm to be fixed to the ring-shaped member via an adhesive member, and a mounting portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventor: Tsutomu Watanabe
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Publication number: 20080264396Abstract: An ignition coil of a dual ignition type that can prevent outputs from becoming unbalanced due to a difference in floating capacitance on wiring that connects secondary output terminals and ignition plugs together, thus realizing balanced outputs. A coil assembly housed in a housing as a coil case has a primary coil and secondary coils disposed concentrically with the primary coil. The secondary coils are comprised of two coils wound in opposite directions with the center of winding width being a boundary. The center of the winding width of the primary coil is shifted from the center of the winding width of the secondary coils by a predetermined width so as to balance outputs from the two secondary coils. A casting material is filled into a gap between the housing and the coil assembly and gaps which the coil assembly has.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicants: Toyo Denso Kabushiki Kaisha, Denso CorporationInventors: Shuichi Matsubayashi, Ikuo Hirayama, Masami Kojima, Takashi Tauchi
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Publication number: 20080264397Abstract: A high-strength ignition coil that can reduce stress produced in a coil case and prevent a casting material from being cracked when the ignition coil is mounted on an engine block. A coil case has a mounting flange on an outer surface thereof. A coil assembly is housed in the coil case. A casting material is filled into a gap between the coil case and the coil assembly and gaps which the coil assembly has. A plurality of first guide ribs are provided on an inner wall surface of the coil case or an outer surface of the coil assembly, for positioning the outer surface of the coil assembly with respect to the inner wall surface of the coil case. A limited area in which there is no first guide rib is provided on the inner wall surface of the coil case which faces the mounting flange, or the outer surface of the coil assembly which faces the mounting flange via the inner wall surface of the coil case.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicants: Toyo Denso Kabushiki Kaisha, Denso CorporationInventors: Shuichi Matsubayashi, Ikuo Hirayama, Masami Kojima, Takashi Tauchi, Takeshi Morimoto, Atsushi Iwami
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Patent number: 7427909Abstract: A coil component (100) comprising coil-containing insulator enclosure and a magnetic core (80). The coil-containing insulator enclosure is obtained by enclosing a coil (30), except for end portions (12, 22) of the coil (30), with an insulator (50), wherein the insulator (50) comprises at least a first resin. The magnetic core (80) is made of a mixture of a second resin (82) and powder, which comprises magnetic powder (84). The coil-containing insulator enclosure is embedded in the magnetic core (80).Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2004Date of Patent: September 23, 2008Assignees: Nec Tokin Corporation, Denso CorporationInventors: Kazuyuki Ono, Takashi Yanbe, Hatsuo Matsumoto
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Patent number: 7415757Abstract: A method for manufacturing a coil-embedded dust core with a small variation in inductance value with efficiency includes a step (a) of charging soft magnetic metal powder including an insulating material, composing a green body 10, so as to cover a coil 1, and (b) compacting the soft magnetic metal powder covering the coil 1 in an axial direction of the coil 1. In the step (b), the soft magnetic metal powder is compacted while an amount of the soft metal powder charged into the part corresponding to the winding section is kept smaller than an amount of the soft magnetic metal powder charged into the other part that are not corresponding to the winding section, with an upper surface or a lower surface of the winding section as a reference.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2005Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: TDK CorporationInventors: Sadaki Satoh, Junetsu Tamura, Hideharu Moro, Tsuneo Suzuki
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Publication number: 20080197956Abstract: A coil unit includes a planar coil, a magnetic member that is provided under the planar coil, a magnetic flux leakage prevention member that is provided under the magnetic member, and a heat sink that is provided under the magnetic flux leakage prevention member. The magnetic flux leakage prevention member is electrically insulated from the heat sink. The magnetic flux leakage prevention member is insulated from the heat sink using a double-sided adhesive tape, for example. Since the heat sink dissipates heat generated from the planar coil and is electrically insulated from the magnetic flux leakage prevention member, the heat sink does not function as a member which receives a magnetic flux.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2008Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONInventors: Minoru Hasegawa, Masao Kuroda
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Publication number: 20080197957Abstract: A coil unit includes a planar air-core coil that has an air-core section, a printed circuit board that is disposed on a transmission side of the planar air-core coil, and a magnetic sheet that is disposed on a non-transmission side of the planar air-core coil opposite to the transmission side. The planar air-core coil includes a lead line connected to an inner end of the planar air-core coil over the transmission side, and the printed circuit board includes a receiving section that receives the lead line.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2008Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONInventors: Yoichiro Kondo, Hirofumi Okada
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Publication number: 20080169769Abstract: A transformer includes a first bobbin, a second bobbin, a primary winding and at least four secondary windings. The first bobbin has a first primary winding area and at least two first secondary winding areas. The first primary winding area is located between the first secondary winding areas. The second bobbin is combined with the first bobbin and has a second primary winding area and at least two second secondary winding areas. The second primary winding area is located between the second secondary winding areas. The primary winding is wound around the first primary winding area and the second primary winding area. The secondary windings are respectively wound around the first secondary winding areas and the second secondary winding areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2008Publication date: July 17, 2008Inventor: Huang-Chih LEE
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Publication number: 20080157908Abstract: An ignition coil, which includes a primary coil and a secondary coil, has an electrical insulating member. The electrical insulating member includes an insulating material being a base material. The electrical insulating member further includes a reactive agent being an additive added to the insulating material for causing dehydration-decomposition, so as to enhance durability when being applied with high voltage. Alternatively, a reactive agent is coated on a surface of the electrical insulating body for causing dehydration-decomposition, so as to enhance durability when being applied with high voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: DENSO CORPORATIONInventors: Junichi WADA, Junji SHIRAI
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Publication number: 20080136572Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated tunable inductor having mutual micromachined inductances fabricated in close proximity to a tunable inductor that is switched in and out by micromechanical ohmic switches to change the inductance of the integrated tunable inductor. To achieve a large tuning range and high quality factor, silver is preferably used as the structural material to co-fabricate the inductors and micromachined switches, and silicon is selectively removed from the backside of the substrate. Using this method, exemplary tuning of 47% at 6 GHz is achievable for a 1.1 nH silver inductor fabricated on a low-loss polymer membrane. The effect of the quality factor on the tuning characteristic of the integrated inductor is evaluated by comparing the measured result of substantially identical inductors fabricated on various substrates. To maintain the quality factor of the silver inductor, the device may be encapsulated using a low-cost wafer-level polymer packaging technique.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Farrokh Ayazi, Mina Raieszadeh, Paul A. Kohl