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H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers 10
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1.

LEAKAGE TRANSFORMER

      
Application Number 18785511
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-26
First Publication Date 2025-02-27
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG.CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mine, Yusuke
  • Ochiai, Kazuo
  • Takenaka, Shinnosuke
  • Shimada, Katsura

Abstract

The main assembly of a leakage transformer includes a bobbin which includes collar/collars adjacent to location/locations corresponding to a winding edge of a primary coil and/or a secondary coil wound around the bobbin. The collar includes a first collar separating the primary coil and the secondary coil from each other in an axial direction. The leakage transformer includes a bottomed casing within which the main assembly is received and embedded in a filling material. At least one of the collar/collars have a coil facing surface that is formed with a pattern of concavity and convexity. The pattern includes a plurality of protrusions and recesses extending substantially parallel to each other in a longitudinal direction. The recesses of the collar extend in the longitudinal direction and represent channels resembling grooves through which the filling material is passed and guided into the coils present in their vicinity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 38/08 - High-leakage transformers or inductances
  • H01F 5/02 - Coils wound on non-magnetic supports, e.g. formers
  • H01F 27/00 - Details of transformers or inductances, in general

2.

Power Conversion Device, Power Conversion Method and Non-Transitory Computer Readable Recording Medium

      
Application Number 18783891
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-25
First Publication Date 2025-02-20
Owner Diamond & Zebra Electric Mfg. Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor Kishimoto, Keisuke

Abstract

A power conversion device comprises: a voltage conversion circuit having a switching element; a control circuit performing switching control of the voltage conversion circuit; and a current detection circuit detecting current output from the voltage conversion circuit, and the control circuit calculates an average value of current output from the voltage conversion circuit based on a first current value detected in a first switching state where output of current increases, a second current value detected in a second switching state where output of current decreases and a modulation ratio related to switching control of voltage conversion, and controls operation of the voltage conversion circuit based on a calculated average value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration

3.

RENEWABLE ENERGY-USE POWER SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18427674
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-30
First Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG.CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Matsui, Shigezumi

Abstract

In a renewable energy-use power system provided with a battery, a DC-DC converter converts the output of a power generation unit that generates electric power using renewable energy into DC power of a predetermined voltage, and outputs the converted power to a DC bus. A power conversion unit converts the DC power of the DC bus into DC power or AC power and outputs the converted power outside the system. A switch is connected between the DC bus and a battery and configured to be switchable between the ON state and the OFF state. The DC-DC converter changes the voltage value of the DC power to be output depending on the ON/OFF state of the switch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers

4.

IGNITION COIL

      
Application Number 18414034
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-16
First Publication Date 2024-08-15
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yoshihara, Daiki
  • Kawaguchi, Eiji

Abstract

An ignition coil includes a primary coil, a secondary coil formed outside the primary coil, and an annular iron core unit. The iron core unit includes: a central iron core extending through the primary coil; an outer iron core having a contact surface in contact with the central iron core, the outer iron core extending from one end of the central iron core and passing outside the secondary coil; and a cover made of an elastomer. The contact surface includes an exposed portion projecting out of the central iron core in an axial direction of the iron core unit. The cover includes a projecting portion covering the exposed portion.

IPC Classes  ?

5.

ELECTRONIC COMPONENT

      
Application Number 18515562
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-21
First Publication Date 2024-06-20
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ikebe, Takashi

Abstract

An electronic component 2 includes: an annular heat-generating element 24; an electrically insulating case 6 including a bottom 22 and a side wall 20 and containing the heat-generating element 24; a pillar 8 extending upward from the bottom 22 and passing through the heat-generating element 24; and a thermally conductive filler 9 located within the case 6. The pillar 8 includes an electrically insulating tube 27 and a bar 28 located inside the tube 27 and having a higher thermal conductivity than the filler 9. Preferably, the filler 9 is located between the tube 27 and the bar 28.

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6.

ELECTRONIC COMPONENT

      
Application Number 18515640
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-21
First Publication Date 2024-06-20
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ikebe, Takashi

Abstract

An electronic component 2 includes a heat generator 4 and a case 6. The heat generator 4 includes a heat-generating element 24 located inside the case 6 and a top plate 14 located at least in part outside the case 6. The top plate 14 includes a positioner for fixing a position of the heat generator 4 relative to an electronic device. Preferably, the case 6 includes an opening at its upper surface, the top plate 14 includes a lid 18 covering the opening and a protrusion 20 extending from the lid 18 and projecting from the case 6 in plan view, and the positioner is a positioning hole 22 located in the protrusion 20.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 27/02 - Casings
  • H01F 17/06 - Fixed inductances of the signal type with magnetic core with core substantially closed in itself, e.g. toroid

7.

ELECTRONIC COMPONENT

      
Application Number 18386026
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-01
First Publication Date 2024-05-30
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ikebe, Takashi

Abstract

An electronic component includes: a heat generator; a case containing therein a part or whole of the heat generator, the case including a body and a bottom; and a filler filling a gap between the heat generator and the case. The body is electrically insulating, and the bottom is electrically insulating and thermally conductive. Preferably, the bottom includes a heat dissipation sheet. The bottom may be made of a ceramic. Preferably, the body includes a main portion and a flange portion located at an end of the main portion that faces the bottom, the flange portion projecting outward or inward from the main portion.

IPC Classes  ?

8.

IGNITION COIL

      
Application Number 18199076
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-18
First Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Shinohara, Atsushi

Abstract

A boot of an ignition coil 2 includes: a main portion 18; a distal end portion 22; a seal portion 24 located between the main portion 18 and the distal end portion 22 and having a larger outer diameter than the main portion 18; and an air passage 28. When the ignition coil 2 is mounted on an internal combustion engine 20, the main portion 18 is exposed to an external environment, the distal end portion 22 is inserted in a plug hole 34 of the internal combustion engine 20, the seal portion 24 separates the external environment and the plug hole 34 from each other, and the air passage 28 connects the external environment and the plug hole 34 to each other. A first opening 44 of the air passage 28 is located in an outer circumferential surface of the main portion 18.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02P 3/02 - Other electric spark ignition installations characterised by the type of ignition power generation storage having inductive energy storage, e.g. arrangements of induction coils

9.

Ignition device

      
Application Number 18304871
Grant Number 11898528
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-21
First Publication Date 2023-12-07
Grant Date 2024-02-13
Owner DIAMOND & ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kusuhara, Tsutomu
  • Izumi, Mitsuhiro
  • Kimura, Hiroyuki

Abstract

An ignition device for an internal combustion engine that uses fuels including hydrogen. The ignition device includes an ignition coil including a primary coil and a secondary coil, a power supply device, a switching element, a spark plug, and a limiting diode. The switching element performs switching between passage and interruption of a primary current. The spark plug causes discharge at a gap, based on a high voltage induced at the secondary coil. The limiting diode includes a Zener diode that is forward-biased when oriented in a direction from the one end to the other end of the secondary coil. A breakdown voltage of the limiting diode is higher than the maximum value of an ON-state voltage obtained by multiplication of a value of a direct-current voltage applied to the primary coil by a ratio of the number of turns of the secondary coil to that of the primary coil.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02P 3/04 - Layout of circuits
  • F02P 3/05 - Layout of circuits for control of the magnitude of the current in the ignition coil

10.

TRANSFORMER

      
Application Number 18123404
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-20
First Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ikebe, Takashi

Abstract

A transformer includes: a coil: a core enclosing the coil, the core including a first surface, a second surface adjoining the first surface, and a third surface opposite to the first surface and adjoining the second surface; and a plurality of radiator plates each of which covers a part of the core. The first and third surfaces are covered by different radiator plates of the plurality of radiator plates. Preferably, the core further includes a fourth surface opposite to the second surface and adjoining the third surface, and the second and fourth surfaces are covered by different radiator plates of the plurality of radiator plates.

IPC Classes  ?

11.

Ignition coil for use in internal combustion engine

      
Application Number 17671266
Grant Number 12249452
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-14
First Publication Date 2022-09-29
Grant Date 2025-03-11
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG.CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Adachi, Kohei
  • Yamamura, Shintaro
  • Kawaguchi, Eiji

Abstract

An ignition coil for use in an internal combustion engine includes a coil assembly including a primary coil and a secondary coil, a lead terminal electrically connected to the secondary coil, a noise prevention resistor connected to a spark plug, and a case. An internal space of the case includes a first space holding the coil assembly and the lead terminal and a second space including the noise prevention resistor. The case includes a pair of guides protruding toward the first space. The lead terminal passes through a gap between the pair of guides and is in contact with an exposed surface of the noise prevention resistor. This can reduce deviation of the lead terminal. As a result, the secondary coil and the noise prevention resistor can be electrically connected to each other without intervention of a high-voltage terminal therebetween.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 38/12 - Ignition, e.g. for IC engines
  • F02P 3/04 - Layout of circuits
  • H01F 27/02 - Casings
  • H01F 27/29 - TerminalsTapping arrangements
  • H01F 27/34 - Special means for preventing or reducing unwanted electric or magnetic effects, e.g. no-load losses, reactive currents, harmonics, oscillations, leakage fields

12.

TRANSFORMER

      
Application Number 17586026
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-27
First Publication Date 2022-09-01
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Masadome, Takashi
  • Ookado, Yuuki

Abstract

In a transformer, forward and reverse secondary coils are connected to a single reference electrode or any of a plurality of reference electrodes. The forward secondary coil includes first and second winding portions wound around a forward iron core. The reverse secondary coil includes third and fourth winding portions wound around a reverse iron core. A first primary coil is formed around the first and third winding portions. The second primary coil is formed around the second and fourth winding portions. The single reference electrode or each of the plurality of reference electrodes is in the form of a plate.

IPC Classes  ?

13.

Power conversion device

      
Application Number 17323093
Grant Number 11563376
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-18
First Publication Date 2021-12-30
Grant Date 2023-01-24
Owner DIAMOND & ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hatagishi, Yukihiro
  • Takenaka, Shinnosuke

Abstract

A power conversion device suppresses voltage variation of a power supply bus. The device includes a variation compensation circuit and a control circuit. The variation compensation circuit includes: a first capacitor connected to the power supply bus; a second capacitor connected in series between the first capacitor and a ground; an auxiliary capacitor; and a converter including a switching element and having a voltage step-down function, the converter being connected to the second capacitor and the auxiliary capacitor. The control circuit includes an active power calculating section that calculates instantaneous active power ip in the variation compensation circuit. The control circuit controls the voltage Vc of the auxiliary capacitor using the instantaneous active power ip.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 3/158 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 7/217 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 3/07 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using resistors or capacitors, e.g. potential divider using capacitors charged and discharged alternately by semiconductor devices with control electrode

14.

Power conversion device

      
Application Number 17323023
Grant Number 11557972
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-18
First Publication Date 2021-12-23
Grant Date 2023-01-17
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hatagishi, Yukihiro
  • Takenaka, Shinnosuke

Abstract

0 which is twice a frequency of the single-phase alternating current. The control circuit uses the proportional resonant control section to generate a signal for controlling the switching element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 3/158 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 7/217 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only

15.

Ignition device

      
Application Number 17007991
Grant Number 11557883
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-31
First Publication Date 2021-07-01
Grant Date 2023-01-17
Owner DIAMOND & ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shono, Atsushi
  • Oshiumi, Hiroshi
  • Nishimura, Takushi

Abstract

An ignition device includes a coil unit and an igniter. The coil unit includes a primary coil and a secondary coil. The primary coil includes a main primary coil and an auxiliary primary coil formed by winding a single primary conductor on a primary bobbin. The secondary coil is formed by winding a secondary conductor on a secondary bobbin. A DC voltage is applied to an intermediate section of the primary conductor between the main primary coil and the auxiliary primary coil. The igniter controls current flowing into the main primary coil or the auxiliary primary coil. The primary bobbin includes a bobbin body and a hooking part protruding from the bobbin body. The main primary coil and the auxiliary primary coil are wound on an outer peripheral surface of the bobbin body to the same direction. A part of the intermediate section is hooked on the hooking part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 38/12 - Ignition, e.g. for IC engines
  • H01F 27/28 - CoilsWindingsConductive connections
  • H01T 15/00 - Circuits specially adapted for spark gaps, e.g. ignition circuits
  • H01F 27/32 - Insulating of coils, windings, or parts thereof
  • F02P 3/02 - Other electric spark ignition installations characterised by the type of ignition power generation storage having inductive energy storage, e.g. arrangements of induction coils

16.

Igniter

      
Application Number 17023076
Grant Number 12155180
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-16
First Publication Date 2021-06-24
Grant Date 2024-11-26
Owner DIAMOND & ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yasunaga, Masatoshi
  • Hiragi, Kouji
  • Sasaki, Yoshifumi

Abstract

An igniter controls a current flowing in a coil unit for supplying a high voltage to a spark plug for use in an internal combustion engine. The igniter includes: a pyrogenic power element, a metal block, a lead frame, and a controller. The lead frame electrically connects the metal block and the coil unit to each other. The controller controls the operation of the power element. The power element is fixed directly to the metal block by soldering at a surface of the power element on one side, and is electrically connected to the controller at a surface of the power element on the other side. With this configuration, heat generated during the operation of the power element is transferred smoothly in a moment to the metal block. As a result, temperature increase at the power element is suppressed during the operation of the power element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01T 15/00 - Circuits specially adapted for spark gaps, e.g. ignition circuits

17.

DC-DC converter

      
Application Number 17048254
Grant Number 11469676
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-24
First Publication Date 2021-06-10
Grant Date 2022-10-11
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakahara, Shogo
  • Nakayama, Hiroyoshi

Abstract

A DC-DC converter has a configuration in which a first full-bridge circuit and a second full-bridge circuit are connected via a transformer and an inductor. A control circuit controls soft switching of each switching element in the first full-bridge circuit and the second full-bridge circuit. An inductor current flowing through an equivalent inductor at a time of switching of turning on or off each switching element is greater than or equal to a threshold current, the equivalent inductor being equivalent to the transformer and the inductor. The control circuit outputs predetermined power by changing a voltage output period of the first full-bridge circuit and a voltage output period of the second full-bridge circuit while fixing the switching frequency and keeping constant a polarity inversion period in which the output of the second full-bridge circuit and the output of the first full-bridge circuit have reverse polarities. This enables performing ZVS operations by simple control and reducing switching losses.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/38 - Means for preventing simultaneous conduction of switches
  • H02M 3/337 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only in push-pull configuration
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion

18.

DC-DC converter

      
Application Number 17048290
Grant Number 11349399
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-24
First Publication Date 2021-06-10
Grant Date 2022-05-31
Owner DIAMOND & ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakahara, Shogo
  • Nakayama, Hiroyoshi

Abstract

The DC-DC converter has a configuration in which a first full-bridge circuit and a second full-bridge circuit are connected via a transformer. A control circuit controls soft switching of each switching element. An inductor current flowing through the transformer or an equivalent inductor equivalent to the transformer at a time of switching of turning on or off each switching element is greater than or equal to a threshold current. When the first full-bridge circuit and the second full-bridge circuit have different output voltages V1 and V2, the control circuit causes the inductor current at start times t4 and t8 of a polarity inversion period to approach the inductor current at end times t5 and t9, the polarity inversion period being a period in which V1 and V2 have reverse polarities. This suppresses an increase in loss resulting from a flow of large current and enables ZVS control.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/38 - Means for preventing simultaneous conduction of switches
  • H02M 3/337 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only in push-pull configuration
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion

19.

DC-DC converter including first and second full-bridge circuits for performing soft switching and reducing switching losses

      
Application Number 17048144
Grant Number 11476770
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-24
First Publication Date 2021-06-03
Grant Date 2022-10-18
Owner DIAMOND & ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakahara, Shogo
  • Nakayama, Hiroyoshi

Abstract

A DC-DC converter has a configuration in which a first full-bridge circuit and a second full-bridge circuit are connected via a transformer and an inductor. A control circuit performs soft switching of each switching element in the first full-bridge circuit and the second full-bridge circuit. An inductor current flowing through an equivalent inductor at a time of switching of turning on or off each switching element is greater than or equal to a threshold current, the equivalent inductor being equivalent to the transformer and the inductor. The control circuit outputs predetermined power by changing a voltage output period of the first full-bridge circuit and a voltage output period of the second full-bridge circuit while fixing the switching frequency and keeping a polarity inversion period at a value greater than or equal to a fixed value, the polarity inversion period being a period in which the output of the second full-bridge circuit and the output of the first full-bridge circuit have reverse polarities. This enables performing ZVS operations by simple control and reducing switching losses.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion

20.

Ignition coil for internal combustion engine and production method for the same

      
Application Number 16980593
Grant Number 11495403
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-11
First Publication Date 2021-02-25
Grant Date 2022-11-08
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanda, Junichi
  • Matsuda, Michinori
  • Oshiumi, Hiroshi

Abstract

An ignition coil includes a not-illustrated coil, a plate assembly, and a case assembly. The plate assembly and the case assembly are combined with each other by laser welding at a recess and a rib (projection) which are respective abutting portions, thereby forming storage spaces for storing the coil.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 41/04 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or assembling magnets, inductances or transformersApparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing materials characterised by their magnetic properties for manufacturing cores, coils or magnets for manufacturing coils
  • B23K 26/324 - Bonding taking account of the properties of the material involved involving non-metallic parts
  • B23K 26/244 - Overlap seam welding
  • F02P 3/02 - Other electric spark ignition installations characterised by the type of ignition power generation storage having inductive energy storage, e.g. arrangements of induction coils
  • H01F 38/12 - Ignition, e.g. for IC engines
  • B23K 103/00 - Materials to be soldered, welded or cut
  • B23K 101/36 - Electric or electronic devices
  • B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
  • B29K 67/00 - Use of polyesters as moulding material
  • B29K 105/00 - Condition, form or state of moulded material
  • B29L 31/34 - Electrical apparatus, e.g. sparking plugs or parts thereof

21.

Electronic equipment and electronic control device

      
Application Number 16826836
Grant Number 11558967
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-23
First Publication Date 2021-01-14
Grant Date 2023-01-17
Owner DIAMOND & ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ookado, Yuuki
  • Ooue, Tatsuya
  • Nakata, Hiroki

Abstract

Electronic equipment includes a plurality of heat generating elements, a single heat sink, and a single cover. The heat generating elements are arranged adjacent to one another in a one-dimensional array in a predetermined alignment direction. The faces of the heat generating elements on one side are fixed directly or indirectly to the heat sink. The faces of the heat generating elements on the other side are in direct or indirect contact with the cover. The cover is fixedly screwed to the heat sink at opposite ends in the alignment direction on the outer side of the heat generating elements. The heat generating elements are sandwiched and held between the heat sink and the cover. This allows heat generated by the heat generating elements to be efficiently radiated via the heat sink and allows the heat generating elements to be easily connected to the heat sink.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
  • H02M 7/44 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details

22.

Converter with soft switching function

      
Application Number 16638370
Grant Number 11095219
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-22
First Publication Date 2020-11-19
Grant Date 2021-08-17
Owner DIAMOND & ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG.CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Watanabe, Masao
  • Nakahara, Shogo

Abstract

A DC-DC converter has a configuration in which a first full-bridge circuit and a second full-bridge circuit are connected via a transformer and an inductor. A control circuit switches between first control for changing the phases of switching elements in the first bridge circuit and switching elements in the second bridge circuit and second control for changing the switching frequencies (drive angular frequencies) of the switching elements, in accordance with target power, so that an inductor current flowing during a dead time of the switching elements becomes larger than or equal to a threshold current. The inductor current in the first control is larger than the inductor current in the second control.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 3/158 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion

23.

Converter with soft switching function

      
Application Number 16638382
Grant Number 11025174
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-22
First Publication Date 2020-11-19
Grant Date 2021-06-01
Owner DIAMOND & ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG.CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Watanabe, Masao
  • Nakahara, Shogo

Abstract

A DC-DC converter has a configuration in which a first full-bridge circuit and a second full-bridge circuit are connected via a transformer and an inductor. A control circuit alternately turns on and off switching elements. At a dead timing when the switching elements are switched, an inductor current flowing through an equivalent inductor that is equivalent to the transformer and the inductor is larger than or equal to a threshold current. The threshold current is set so that the energy stored in the equivalent inductor becomes greater than or equal to the total energy stored in capacitors that are respectively connected in parallel with the switching elements.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion

24.

Converter with soft switching function

      
Application Number 16638396
Grant Number 10998810
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-22
First Publication Date 2020-11-19
Grant Date 2021-05-04
Owner DIAMOND & ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG.CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Watanabe, Masao
  • Nakahara, Shogo

Abstract

A DC-DC converter has a configuration in which a first full-bridge circuit and a second full-bridge circuit are connected via a transformer and an inductor. A control circuit causes output power to follow target power by changing switching frequencies (angular frequencies) of switching elements so that that an inductor current flowing during a dead time of the switching elements becomes larger than or equal to a threshold current.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 1/08 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters
  • H02M 1/088 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of control voltages for semiconductor devices incorporated in static converters for the simultaneous control of series or parallel connected semiconductor devices
  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion

25.

Electronic device

      
Application Number 16834212
Grant Number 11147173
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-30
First Publication Date 2020-11-19
Grant Date 2021-10-12
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ooue, Tatsuya
  • Nakata, Hiroki

Abstract

An electronic device includes a housing, a circuit substrate, a connector, and a seal obtained by a sealant having fluidity being hardened. The housing includes a lower case and an upper case that covers the lower case. The connector is disposed between the upper case and the lower case. The lower case has a case groove. A connector projection disposed on the connector and a case projection disposed on the upper case are fitted into the case groove. The connector includes a connector groove, and the case projection is fitted into the connector groove. An obstructor for inhibiting flow of the sealant is disposed in the case groove or the connector groove.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
  • H01R 13/50 - BasesCases formed as an integral body
  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases

26.

Ignition coil

      
Application Number 16722690
Grant Number 11189422
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-20
First Publication Date 2020-07-09
Grant Date 2021-11-30
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sawa, Atsushi
  • Morita, Hiroshi

Abstract

This ignition coil includes: a bar-shaped resistor electrically connected to a terminal of a coil assembly via a relay; a case for storing these; and a filler filling gaps inside the case. The case includes a body, a cylindrical output portion protruding from the body, and an annular holding portion protruding inward from an inner circumferential surface of the output portion and formed integrally with the output portion. A part of the resistor is inserted into the holding portion, and thus a first internal area located on the body side with respect to the holding portion and shut off from outside is formed in an internal area of the output portion. The filler fills the first internal area.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 38/12 - Ignition, e.g. for IC engines
  • H01F 27/33 - Arrangements for noise damping
  • H01T 13/41 - Sparking plugs structurally combined with other devices with interference suppressing or shielding means
  • F02P 13/00 - Sparking plugs structurally combined with other parts of internal-combustion engines
  • H01F 27/02 - Casings
  • H01T 13/05 - Means providing electrical connection to sparking plugs combined with interference suppressing or shielding means

27.

Igniter assembly and igniter unit

      
Application Number 16702030
Grant Number 10995724
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-03
First Publication Date 2020-06-04
Grant Date 2021-05-04
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Adachi, Kohei
  • Morita, Hiroshi
  • Hosoda, Kazutoshi

Abstract

This igniter assembly 220 includes: an igniter 2 provided with a lead terminal 20; a body 1 made of resin and storing the igniter 2; and an internal terminal 3 fixed to the body 1 and having one end electrically connected to the lead terminal 20. The internal terminal 3 has another end extending outward of the body 1.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02P 3/02 - Other electric spark ignition installations characterised by the type of ignition power generation storage having inductive energy storage, e.g. arrangements of induction coils
  • H01F 38/12 - Ignition, e.g. for IC engines

28.

Power conditioner, power supply system, and current control method

      
Application Number 16088964
Grant Number 10797485
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-10
First Publication Date 2019-04-11
Grant Date 2020-10-06
Owner
  • DIAMOND & ZEBRA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG.CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamauchi, Yuji
  • Asano, Hiroshi
  • Shintani, Masataka
  • Konishi, Hirofumi

Abstract

In a conventional power supply system, it was difficult to quickly activate a motor load or the like after performing switching to an isolated operation. A power conditioner of the present invention comprises: a DC-DC converter part for converting a direct-current power from a direct-current power source into a given voltage; an inverter part for converting a direct-current power from the DC-DC converter part into an alternating-current power; a switch disposed between an alternating-current power output end of the inverter part and a utility power source; and a control part for controlling an output current of the alternating-current power from the inverter part, wherein, in response to opening the switch to cause switching to the isolated operation, the control part is operable, when a given condition is not satisfied, to control the output current such that the output current does not exceed a first upper limit preliminarily determined based on a rated output current value of the power conditioner, and, when the given condition is satisfied, to control the output current such that the output current does not exceed a second upper limit greater than the first upper limit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
  • H02J 7/35 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering with light sensitive cells
  • H02M 7/48 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 1/10 - Arrangements incorporating converting means for enabling loads to be operated at will from different kinds of power supplies, e.g. from AC or DC
  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion

29.

Power converter and distributed power supply system

      
Application Number 15956579
Grant Number 10897213
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-18
First Publication Date 2018-10-25
Grant Date 2021-01-19
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG.CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Hosokawa, Akihiko

Abstract

A power converter includes: an inverter converting DC power to AC power and outputting the AC power to first and second voltage terminals of a connection terminal unit; and switches RC. The switches RC include a first protection switch provided to a first line connecting the inverter and the first voltage terminal together, a second protection switch provided to a second line connecting the inverter and the second voltage terminal together, and a voltage switch connected in series between the second line and a neutral terminal. A load connection terminal is connected to a line connecting between the first line and the voltage switch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
  • H02M 1/02 - Circuits specially adapted for the generation of grid-control or igniter-control voltages for discharge tubes incorporated in static converters
  • H02S 40/32 - Electrical components comprising DC/AC inverter means associated with the PV module itself, e.g. AC modules
  • H02M 7/48 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02J 7/35 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering with light sensitive cells

30.

Electric cable connecting terminal and method for connecting together electric cable connecting terminal and electric cable

      
Application Number 15573636
Grant Number 10777911
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-05-16
First Publication Date 2018-05-31
Grant Date 2020-09-15
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG.CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tamura, Akimasa
  • Kawabata, Atsushi
  • Mori, Kazusa
  • Matsui, Kazuhiro

Abstract

Provided are an electric cable connecting terminal reducing unwanted overflow of solder out of an electric cable connecting portion to a connector portion during soldering, and a method for joining an electric cable connecting terminal and an electric cable. An electric cable connecting terminal for electrically connecting an electric cable to an external conductor includes a connector portion to be attached to the conductor, and an electric cable connecting portion having a connecting surface to which the electric cable, which is a bundle of core wires, is connected by soldering. The electric cable connecting portion includes a crimp portion to be swaged to hold the electric cable, and a step portion protruding from the connecting surface between the connector portion and the crimp portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/02 - Soldered or welded connections
  • H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
  • H01R 4/62 - Connections between conductors of different materialsConnections between or with aluminium or steel-core aluminium conductors
  • H01R 43/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for soldered or welded connections
  • H01R 43/048 - Crimping apparatus or processes
  • H01R 11/12 - End pieces terminating in an eye, hook, or fork

31.

Grid connection power conversion device and output current control method thereof

      
Application Number 15612047
Grant Number 10236793
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-06-02
First Publication Date 2018-01-04
Grant Date 2019-03-19
Owner DIAMOND & ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Lung, Chienru
  • Hidaka, Hideki

Abstract

A grid connection power conversion device for connecting a distributed power supply to a three-phase commercial power system is provided. The power conversion device comprises an inverter, an instantaneous voltage detection circuitry to detect a maximum three-phase instantaneous voltage value of the commercial power system, a line voltage detection circuitry to detect a maximum value of each of three line voltages, an instantaneous voltage drop detection circuitry to detect an instantaneous voltage drop, and an output current control circuitry to control an output current value from the inverter. When the instantaneous voltage drop detection circuitry detects an instantaneous voltage drop, the output current control circuitry reduces the output current value from the inverter to an output current value corresponding to a minimum value among the four maximum voltage values which are the maximum three-phase instantaneous voltage value and the maximum values of the three line voltages.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/539 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency
  • H02M 7/5395 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency by pulse-width modulation
  • H02M 5/04 - Conversion of AC power input into AC power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases without intermediate conversion into DC by static converters
  • G05F 1/67 - Regulating electric power to the maximum power available from a generator, e.g. from solar cell
  • G05F 1/70 - Regulating power factorRegulating reactive current or power
  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers

32.

Power converter

      
Application Number 29538036
Grant Number D0805031
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-08-31
First Publication Date 2017-12-12
Grant Date 2017-12-12
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG.CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamasaki, Shinichi
  • Kawasaki, Toshihiro

33.

Grid connection power conversion device and disconnection/welding detection method therefor

      
Application Number 15401510
Grant Number 10411478
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-01-09
First Publication Date 2017-11-30
Grant Date 2019-09-10
Owner DIAMOND & ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Lung, Chienru
  • Hidaka, Hideki

Abstract

A grid connection power conversion device having isolated operation function for connecting a distributed power supply to a commercial power system is provided which comprises an inverter for converting DC power to AC power, a capacitor connected between the inverter and the commercial power system, a commercial voltage amplitude detection circuitry, an amplitude adjustment circuitry to increase an amplitude of an output voltage from the inverter stepwise from a given value to match the amplitude of the commercial system voltage, and a start-up control circuitry to control the grid connection power conversion device so that after the amplitude adjustment circuitry adjusts the amplitude of the output voltage from the inverter, after the start-up, to match the amplitude of the commercial system voltage detected by the commercial voltage amplitude detection circuitry, the start-up control circuitry connects the inverter to the commercial power system to start grid-connected operation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02M 1/36 - Means for starting or stopping converters
  • H02M 3/04 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters
  • H02M 7/537 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
  • H02J 3/40 - Synchronising a generator for connection to a network or to another generator

34.

Grid connection power conversion device and start-up control method therefor

      
Application Number 15432966
Grant Number 10218261
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-02-15
First Publication Date 2017-11-30
Grant Date 2019-02-26
Owner DIAMOND & ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Lung, Chienru
  • Hidaka, Hideki

Abstract

A grid connection power conversion device is provided in which an amplitude of an output voltage from an inverter is increased stepwise from 0, after start-up of the power conversion device, to adjust the amplitude of the output voltage from the inverter to match an amplitude of a commercial system voltage as detected, and thereafter the inverter is connected to the commercial power system to start grid-connected operation. This makes it possible to prevent the voltage applied to a capacitor provided between the inverter and the commercial power system from abruptly increasing from 0V to the commercial system voltage at the start-up of the power conversion device, thereby making it possible to reduce an inrush current to the capacitor at the start-up without using an inrush current prevention circuitry.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 1/36 - Means for starting or stopping converters
  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
  • H02M 3/04 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters
  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
  • H02J 3/42 - Synchronising a generator for connection to a network or to another generator with automatic parallel connection when synchronism is achieved

35.

Grid independent operation control unit, power conditioner, and grid independent operation control method

      
Application Number 15321028
Grant Number 10536000
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-02-10
First Publication Date 2017-10-05
Grant Date 2020-01-14
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Lung, Chienru
  • Hidaka, Hideki

Abstract

A grid independent operation control unit includes a load current estimator to estimate a load current supplied to stand-alone power system in accordance with an output current of the inverter and an output voltage, and a feedback controller configured to PWM control the inverter at a duty ratio feedback calculated to cause the inverter to output an output voltage command value in accordance with the output voltage and the load current. The feedback controller is configured to PWM control the inverter at a duty ratio feedback calculated for output of a normalized output voltage command value obtained by normalizing the output voltage command value with the DC bus voltage in accordance with normalized output voltage obtained by normalizing the output voltage with the DC bus voltage and normalized load current obtained by normalizing the load current with the DC bus voltage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 3/12 - Control of position or direction using feedback
  • G05D 5/00 - Control of dimensions of material
  • G05D 9/00 - Level control, e.g. controlling quantity of material stored in vessel
  • G05D 11/00 - Control of flow ratio
  • G05D 17/00 - Control of torqueControl of mechanical power
  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
  • G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
  • H02J 3/01 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics or ripples
  • H03H 7/01 - Frequency selective two-port networks

36.

Abnormality detection device for grid interconnection relay and power conditioner

      
Application Number 15321060
Grant Number 10418812
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-11-26
First Publication Date 2017-09-21
Grant Date 2019-09-17
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Lung, Chienru
  • Hidaka, Hideki

Abstract

An abnormality detection device for a grid interconnection relay to detect an abnormality of the grid interconnection relay upon switching to grid independent operation, and includes an abnormality detector to execute commercial power system voltage determination of determining whether or not there is a commercial power system voltage, and first voltage determination to be executed if it is determined that there is no commercial power system voltage through the commercial power system voltage determination, of causing the power conditioner to chronologically alternately output monitor voltages having different values in a state where a contact of the grid interconnection relay is controlled to open and executing abnormality determination as to the grid interconnection relay according to whether or not each of the monitor voltages is followed by difference between a voltage of the power conditioner and voltage of the commercial power system with respect to corresponding one of the monitor voltages.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 19/165 - Indicating that current or voltage is either above or below a predetermined value or within or outside a predetermined range of values
  • H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
  • G01R 31/327 - Testing of circuit interrupters, switches or circuit-breakers
  • H02J 3/16 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by adjustment of reactive power
  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
  • H02J 3/46 - Controlling the sharing of output between the generators, converters, or transformers
  • H02H 7/122 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for convertersEmergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for rectifiers for static converters or rectifiers for inverters, i.e. DC/AC converters

37.

Islanding operation detection and islanding operation detection method

      
Application Number 15401355
Grant Number 09977094
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-01-09
First Publication Date 2017-09-21
Grant Date 2018-05-22
Owner DIAMOND & ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Lung, Chienru
  • Hidaka, Hideki

Abstract

An islanding operation detection device for a distributed power supply comprising an inverter connected to a commercial system power supply comprises: a commercial system frequency measurement circuitry; a reactive power injection amount calculation circuitry to calculate an amount of reactive power injection; a feedback signal generation circuitry; a reactive current control circuitry to feedback-control an output current command value to the inverter; an output current control circuitry to update the reactive current command value when a phase angle of the commercial system voltage is in the range of 90N°±Δφ so as to control an output current value of the inverter to follow the output current command value; and an islanding operation detection circuitry to detect whether or not the distributed power supply is in islanding mode, based on a commercial system frequency when the reactive power corresponding to the calculated amount of reactive power injection is injected.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 19/06 - Measuring real componentMeasuring reactive component
  • G01R 23/00 - Arrangements for measuring frequenciesArrangements for analysing frequency spectra
  • H02J 3/18 - Arrangements for adjusting, eliminating or compensating reactive power in networks
  • G01R 31/40 - Testing power supplies
  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers

38.

Spacer fixing structure

      
Application Number 15406613
Grant Number 10381153
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-01-13
First Publication Date 2017-07-20
Grant Date 2019-08-13
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG.CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Honda, Keisuke

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a spacer fixing structure including a core member constituting a core to be wound with a coil; and a plate spacer fixed to the core member. The spacer has a loop shape. A communication groove is formed in at least one surface of front and back surfaces of the spacer, and extends radially to communicate with inner and outer peripheries of the spacer. A region of the at least one surface of the spacer other than a grooved portion is left as a flat surface. At least the flat surface of the spacer is adhered to the core member via an adhesive layer made of an adhesive.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 27/24 - Magnetic cores
  • H01F 27/32 - Insulating of coils, windings, or parts thereof
  • H01F 41/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or assembling magnets, inductances or transformersApparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing materials characterised by their magnetic properties for manufacturing cores, coils or magnets
  • H01F 3/14 - ConstrictionsGaps, e.g. air-gaps
  • H01F 27/26 - Fastening parts of the core togetherFastening or mounting the core on casing or support
  • H01F 27/34 - Special means for preventing or reducing unwanted electric or magnetic effects, e.g. no-load losses, reactive currents, harmonics, oscillations, leakage fields

39.

Relay abnormality detection device and power conditioner

      
Application Number 15386397
Grant Number 09970988
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-11-20
First Publication Date 2017-06-15
Grant Date 2018-05-15
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Lung, Chienru
  • Hidaka, Hideki

Abstract

A relay abnormality detection device to detect an abnormality of a grid interconnection relay upon switching to grid independent operation and includes an abnormality detector to execute commercial power system voltage for determining whether or not there is a commercial power system voltage, if there is commercial power system voltage through the commercial power system voltage determination, first current determination of abnormality determination as to the specific relay according to whether or not there is an input current to the power conditioner in a state where a contact of the specific relay is controlled to open, and if there is no commercial power system voltage through commercial power system voltage determination, second current determination of abnormality determination as to the specific relay according to whether or not there is an output current from the power conditioner in the state where the contact of the specific relay is controlled to open.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/327 - Testing of circuit interrupters, switches or circuit-breakers
  • H02H 7/26 - Sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, e.g. for disconnecting a section on which a short-circuit, earth fault, or arc discharge has occurred
  • H02M 7/44 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters
  • H03H 7/01 - Frequency selective two-port networks
  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
  • H02J 7/35 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering with light sensitive cells

40.

Terminal connection structure and method for producing same

      
Application Number 15418852
Grant Number 09899748
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-01-30
First Publication Date 2017-05-18
Grant Date 2018-02-20
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG.CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kunimi, Takenori

Abstract

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IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/24 - Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands
  • H01R 4/02 - Soldered or welded connections
  • H01R 4/62 - Connections between conductors of different materialsConnections between or with aluminium or steel-core aluminium conductors
  • H01R 43/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for soldered or welded connections
  • H01R 101/00 - One pole

41.

Inverter circuit and distributed power source system including the same

      
Application Number 15044847
Grant Number 10298148
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-02-16
First Publication Date 2016-08-18
Grant Date 2019-05-21
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG.CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Sugimoto, Hidehiko

Abstract

Provided are: a smoothing capacitor connected in parallel to the DC power source; a bridge circuit including switching elements for converting DC power to AC power, flywheel diodes connected in reversely parallel, and flywheel-and-separation diodes connected in series to the flywheel diodes and serving concurrently as flywheel and separation diodes; an interconnection reactor on an output side, provided on AC output lines connecting the bridge circuit and an AC power source; and a separation circuit for separating the smoothing capacitor and the interconnection reactor from each other during a flywheel period of the flywheel diodes. The separation circuit includes separation switching elements and the flywheel-and-separation diodes. The separation switching elements are respectively connected between the two AC output lines and two series connection points between the flywheel diodes and the flywheel-and-separation diodes, so as to short-circuit the AC output lines.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/5387 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters in a bridge configuration
  • H02M 7/797 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output with possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion

42.

Distributed power source system with storage battery

      
Application Number 14946481
Grant Number 09906070
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-11-19
First Publication Date 2016-05-26
Grant Date 2018-02-27
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG.CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Sugimoto, Hidehiko

Abstract

The present system 1 includes a distributed power source 2, a storage battery 4, a bidirectional inverter 7 having a smoothing capacitor 6 on its DC side, and a control section 10 for controlling the entire system, and supplies AC power to a load 9 while being interconnected with a power system 8. When active power supplied from the distributed power source 2 and/or the storage battery 4 to the smoothing capacitor 6 is equal to or greater than active power of load power, the control section 10 controls a power factor of inverter output current outputted from the bidirectional inverter 7 so as to coincide with a power factor of load current flowing to the load 9.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 7/35 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering with light sensitive cells
  • H02J 3/18 - Arrangements for adjusting, eliminating or compensating reactive power in networks
  • H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means

43.

Ignition coil realizing a closed magnetic circuit and higher efficiency

      
Application Number 14783682
Grant Number 10056185
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-03-12
First Publication Date 2016-02-25
Grant Date 2018-08-21
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamane, Shinya
  • Nishimura, Masayuki
  • Yamada, Shuji
  • Suzuki, Daisuke
  • Takaira, Takuya
  • Shimakawa, Hideaki

Abstract

An ignition coil capable of maintaining reliable insulation performance over a long period of time. A coil main body unit, for housing a primary coil, a secondary coil and a switching element, includes a case main body in which a housing space is provided, and a case lower portion which abuts the perimeter of the case main body. The primary coil and the secondary coil, which are placed in the case lower portion, are covered by the case main body. The secondary coil is configured by winding a second winding around a secondary bobbin, through which a central hole is extended in the horizontal direction, and the outer periphery of the same is covered by the case lower portion and a protective cap and is filled with a first material. When the primary coil is placed in the central hole, the remaining gap is filled with a secondary material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 38/12 - Ignition, e.g. for IC engines
  • H01F 27/32 - Insulating of coils, windings, or parts thereof
  • H01F 27/40 - Structural association with built-in electric component, e.g. fuse
  • H01F 27/02 - Casings
  • F02P 3/02 - Other electric spark ignition installations characterised by the type of ignition power generation storage having inductive energy storage, e.g. arrangements of induction coils

44.

Terminal member and coil assembly using the same

      
Application Number 12433519
Grant Number 08248199
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-04-30
First Publication Date 2009-08-27
Grant Date 2012-08-21
Owner DIAMOND&ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG.CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tamura, Akimasa
  • Takahashi, Hitoshi
  • Warashina, Keisuke

Abstract

An electric terminal member includes a connector portion (4), a wire connecting portion (6) spaced apart from the connector portion and lying parallel to the connector portion, and a bridge portion (8) extending between one end of the connector portion and one end of the wire connecting portion in a direction transverse to any one of the connector and wire connecting portions and for connecting the connector portion with the wire connecting portion. The wire connecting portion has a retaining hole (12). The wire connecting portion also has a flux applying surface (18) and a wire holding surface (16) opposite to each other, the flux applying surface facing towards the connector portion whereas the wire holding surface faces in a direction away from the connector portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 27/04 - Leading of conductors or axles through casings, e.g. for tap-changing arrangements
  • H01F 27/29 - TerminalsTapping arrangements
  • H01R 4/00 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
  • H01R 4/02 - Soldered or welded connections

45.

Diamond Electric

      
Application Number 772597
Status Registered
Filing Date 2001-07-27
Registration Date 2001-07-27
Owner DIAMOND & ZEBRA ELECTRIC MFG. CO., LTD. (Japan)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 35 - Advertising and business services

Goods & Services

Machines pour la fabrication d'installations électriques et électroniques comme pièces de véhicules terrestres, leurs moteurs et accessoires ainsi que pour la fabrication d'installations électriques et électroniques; systèmes d'allumage pour les moteurs à explosion, compris dans cette classe; moteurs électriques, générateurs électriques compris dans cette classe; pièces de véhicules terrestres et de moteurs de véhicules, particulièrement les capteurs, les vannes comme pièces de moteurs, les dispositifs d'allumage comme pièces de moteurs à explosion et les bougies. Transformateurs électriques, câbles et distributeurs. Appareils de climatisation, de ventilation et de conditionnement de l'air, aussi pour véhicules, mais pas pour des besoins ménagers; installations de ventilation et de refroidissement et systèmes de ventilation et de refroidissement assemblés à partir des produits compris dans cette classe, mais pas pour des besoins ménagers. Accessoires électriques et électroniques pour véhicules terrestres, comme les appareils de commande; carrosseries et pièces de carrosserie pour véhicules terrestres; remorques et semi-remorques; moteurs électriques comme pièces de véhicules (aussi pour une utilisation dans des véhicules terrestres). Direction et gestion d'entreprises, conseil dans le domaine de la direction et de la gestion d'entreprises.