公开(公告)号：US5663612A

公开(公告)日：1997-09-02

申请号：US637966

申请日：1996-04-30

Applicant: Joe A. Nuckolls

Inventor： Joe A. Nuckolls

IPC: H05B41/39 ,  H05B41/42 ,  H05B37/00

CPC classification number: H05B41/42 ,  H05B41/39 ,  Y10S315/04

Abstract: An apparatus for dimming a discharge lamp is provided which comprises an electromagnetic regulator. The electromagnetic regulator has a primary winding connected to an AC power supply, a secondary winding connected to the lamp, and a tertiary winding. A capacitor is selectively connected to a tap on the tertiary winding via a switching device for dimming purposes.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于调光放电灯的装置，其包括电磁调节器。 电磁调节器具有连接到AC电源的初级绕组，连接到灯的次级绕组和第三绕组。 电容器经由用于调光目的的开关装置选择性地连接到第三绕组上的抽头。

公开(公告)号：US5321338A

公开(公告)日：1994-06-14

申请号：US699808

申请日：1991-06-14

Applicant: Joe A. Nuckolls ,  Isaac L. Flory, IV

Inventor： Joe A. Nuckolls ,  Isaac L. Flory, IV

IPC: H05B41/23 ,  H05B41/04 ,  H05B41/231 ,  H05B41/14

CPC classification number: H05B41/042 ,  Y10S315/05

Abstract: A hot restart circuit includes a storage capacitor and SCR connected across a tapped portion of a ballast with a breakdown device to start the SCR. A charging circuit for the storage capacitor includes a diode, pumping capacitor and choke in series from the ballast tap to the AC line and a further diode interconnecting the capacitors. The pumping capacitor increases the charge on the storage capacitor in a step-wise fashion until the breakdown voltage is reached, whereupon starting pulses are applied to the lamp.

Abstract translation: 热重启电路包括存储电容器和SCR连接在镇流器的轻敲部分与击穿装置之间以启动SCR。 用于存储电容器的充电电路包括从镇流器抽头到AC线串联的二极管，泵浦电容器和扼流圈以及互连电容器的另外的二极管。 泵送电容器以逐步方式增加存储电容器上的电荷，直到达到击穿电压，然后将启动脉冲施加到灯。

公开(公告)号：US5047694A

公开(公告)日：1991-09-10

申请号：US374068

申请日：1989-06-30

Applicant: Joe A. Nuckolls ,  Isaac L. Flory, IV

Inventor： Joe A. Nuckolls ,  Isaac L. Flory, IV

IPC: H05B41/23 ,  H05B41/04 ,  H05B41/231

CPC classification number: H05B41/042 ,  Y10S315/05

Abstract: A hot restart circuit includes a storage capacitor and SCR connected across a tapped portion of a ballast with a breakdown device to start the SCR. A charging circuit for the storage capacitor includes a diode, pumping capacitor and choke in series from the ballast tap to the AC line and a further diode interconnecting the capacitors. The pumping capacitor increases the charge on the storage capacitor in a step-wise fashion until the breakdown voltage is reached, whereupon starting pulses are applied to the lamp.

公开(公告)号：US5594308A

公开(公告)日：1997-01-14

申请号：US520514

申请日：1995-08-29

Applicant: Joe A. Nuckolls ,  Isaac L. Flory, IV

Inventor： Joe A. Nuckolls ,  Isaac L. Flory, IV

IPC: H05B41/04 ,  H05B41/14

CPC classification number: H05B41/042 ,  Y10S315/05

Abstract: A hot restart circuit for a high intensity discharge lamp includes a storage capacitor and SCR connected across a tapped portion of a ballast with a breakdown device to start the SCR. A charging circuit for the storage capacitor includes a diode, a pumping capacitor and an RF choke in series from the ballast tap to the AC line, and a further diode interconnecting the capacitors. The pumping capacitor increases the charge on the storage capacitor in a stepwise fashion until breakdown voltage is reached, whereupon starting pulses are applied to the lamp. A positive temperature coefficient (PTC) resistor stops the flow of charging current to the capacitors after a predetermined interval, thereby terminating the reignition pulses and protecting the starting circuit from damage in case the lamp fails to reignite. In an alternative embodiment, a MOSFET gated by an RC timing circuit removes charge from the storage capacitor in order to terminate the reignition pulses after a predetermined interval.

Abstract translation: 用于高强度放电灯的热重启电路包括存储电容器和SCR连接在具有击穿装置的击发部分的镇流器上以启动SCR。 用于存储电容器的充电电路包括从镇流抽头到AC线串联的二极管，泵浦电容器和RF扼流圈，以及将电容器互连的另外的二极管。 泵浦电容器以逐步的方式增加存储电容器上的电荷，直到达到击穿电压，从而将启动脉冲施加到灯。 正温度系数（PTC）电阻器在预定间隔之后阻止对电容器的充电电流的流动，从而终止重新点火脉冲，并且在灯不能再点火的情况下保护启动电路免受损坏。 在替代实施例中，由RC定时电路门控的MOSFET从存储电容器中去除电荷，以便在预定间隔之后终止重新点火脉冲。

公开(公告)号：US5272420A

公开(公告)日：1993-12-21

申请号：US740643

申请日：1991-07-31

Applicant: Joe A. Nuckolls

Inventor： Joe A. Nuckolls

IPC: H01J61/10 ,  H01J61/24 ,  H05B41/19 ,  H01J11/04

CPC classification number: H01J61/10 ,  H01J61/24 ,  H05B41/19

Abstract: A high intensity discharge lamp system includes an AC supply for a chamber within which a plasma conductor is created to generate light. In order to confine charged particles within the chamber and to inhibit migration and loss thereof, a DC circuit taps power from the AC supply and produces a DC potential which is applied to relatively large-surface components in the vicinity of the plasma chamber. Properly polarized, the large-surface components, such as a reflector and a conductive housing, refractor or door, produces electric fields which inhibit migration of the charged particles. The result is improved color and light output as well as increased lamp life.

Abstract translation: 高强度放电灯系统包括用于产生等离子体导体以产生光的室的AC电源。 为了将带电粒子限制在室内并且抑制其迁移和损失，DC电路从AC电源抽出电力并产生施加到等离子体室附近的相对大的表面部件的DC电位。 正确极化的是，诸如反射器和导电壳体，折射器或门的大表面部件产生抑制带电粒子迁移的电场。 结果是改善了颜色和光输出以及增加的灯泡寿命。

公开(公告)号：US4891562A

公开(公告)日：1990-01-02

申请号：US134459

申请日：1987-12-16

Applicant: Joe A. Nuckolls ,  Paul J. Buckley, II

Inventor： Joe A. Nuckolls ,  Paul J. Buckley, II

IPC: G05F1/66 ,  H02M5/257 ,  H05B41/18 ,  H05B41/392

CPC classification number: H02M5/2573 ,  G05F1/66 ,  H05B41/18 ,  H05B41/392

Abstract: A regulator circuit for a high intensity discharge lamp includes a magnetic regulator having three windings, the primary and second thereof being connected to line voltage and a lamp. The tertiary winding is connected to a storage capacitor and to a reactor circuit having an inductive reactor and a semi-conductor switch in series. Lamp voltage and current signals are derived by a control circuit which turns the semi-conductor switch on at specific times in each half cycle of operation. The firing angle of the switch is altered to regulate the lamp operating characteristics despite line voltage changes and operating voltage variations resulting from lamp aging and other factors. The control circuit can also be operated as a lamp dimmer circuit.

Abstract translation: 用于高强度放电灯的调节器电路包括具有三个绕组的磁调节器，其一次和二次连接到线路电压和灯。 三次绕组连接到存储电容器和具有串联的感应电抗器和半导体开关的电抗器电路。 灯电压和电流信号是通过控制电路得出的，该控制电路在每半个周期的操作中，在特定时间使半导体开关导通。 改变开关的触发角度以调节灯的工作特性，尽管线电压变化以及灯老化等因素导致的工作电压变化。 控制电路也可以作为灯调光电路工作。

公开(公告)号：US5289084A

公开(公告)日：1994-02-22

申请号：US904969

申请日：1992-06-26

Applicant: Joe A. Nuckolls ,  Yan Wang

Inventor： Joe A. Nuckolls ,  Yan Wang

IPC: H05B41/04 ,  H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B41/044 ,  Y10S315/05

Abstract: An improved fluorescent ballast circuit for 277 volt commercial application is disclosed utilizing a resonant circuit mechanism to generate high open circuit voltage (OCV) during lamp starting. The result is an energy efficient effective lighting system for commercial buildings.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于277伏商业应用的改进的荧光镇流器电路，其利用谐振电路机构在灯起动期间产生高开路电压（OCV）。 结果是商业建筑物的节能有效照明系统。

公开(公告)号：US4866347A

公开(公告)日：1989-09-12

申请号：US102001

申请日：1987-09-28

Applicant: Joe A. Nuckolls ,  Paul J. Buckley, II

Inventor： Joe A. Nuckolls ,  Paul J. Buckley, II

IPC: H05B41/18 ,  H05B41/04

CPC classification number: H05B41/046 ,  Y02B20/19 ,  Y10S315/07

Abstract: A starting and operating circuit for a super compact fluorescent lamp includes ballast and discharge circuits for applying current to the filaments of the lamp and then apply starting pulses which enable the lamp to commence operation. The circuits include discharge devices and assure operation and proper starting of the lamp under low temperature as well as moderate temperature conditions.

公开(公告)号：US4810936A

公开(公告)日：1989-03-07

申请号：US936231

申请日：1986-12-01

Applicant: Joe A. Nuckolls ,  Isaac L. Flory

Inventor： Joe A. Nuckolls ,  Isaac L. Flory

IPC: H05B41/16 ,  H02H3/50 ,  H05B37/03 ,  H05B37/00

CPC classification number: H02H3/50 ,  H05B37/03

Abstract: A discharge lamp monitoring and deactivating circuit includes a normally closed switch in series with the discharge lamp and its ballast and a detector circuit connected across the lamp to monitor lamp operating voltage. The detector circuit includes a capacitor which is charged and discharged through separate paths so that a lamp electrical waveform change waveform can be detected, resulting in a net charge. The charge is used to open the switch after a time delay which is only manually resetable.

Abstract translation: 放电灯监视和去激活电路包括与放电灯及其镇流器串联的常闭开关和连接在灯上的检测器电路以监视灯的工作电压。 检测器电路包括通过分离路径充电和放电的电容器，从而可以检测灯电波形变化波形，导致净电荷。 该充电用于在仅可手动复位的延时之后打开开关。

公开(公告)号：US3931543A

公开(公告)日：1976-01-06

申请号：US510287

申请日：1974-09-30

Applicant: Joe A. Nuckolls

Inventor： Joe A. Nuckolls

IPC: H05B41/18 ,  H05B41/231 ,  H05B41/14

CPC classification number: H05B41/231

Abstract: Circuits are disclosed for starting and operating a high pressure sodium vapor lamp in combination with another gaseous discharge lamp of low voltage breakdown characteristics. The sodium vapor lamp is connected in series with a ballast induction coil, while the low voltage breakdown lamp, a portion of the ballast coil at its input side, and a capacitor are connected in a series discharge loop to produce high frequency, high voltage pulses for starting the sodium vapor lamp, and providing for operation of both lamps. A ballast capacitor is connected in series with the low voltage lamp to provide a lead ballast circuit therefor.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于启动和操作高压钠蒸汽灯与另外一种具有低电压击穿特性的气体放电灯的电路。 钠蒸气灯与镇流感应线圈串联连接，而低压击穿灯（其输入侧的镇流器线圈的一部分）和电容器以串联放电环路连接，以产生高频，高电压脉冲 用于启动钠蒸汽灯，并提供两个灯的操作。 一个镇流电容器与低压灯串联连接，以提供一个引线镇流器电路。