Inverter type AC generator
First Claim
1. An inverter type AC generator for converting DC output from a DC power source generating unit into AC output of a predetermined frequency and capable of supplying the AC output to a load via an output line, comprising:
- a zero-crossing detection circuit configured to detect at least one zero-crossing of an AC output waveform on the output line; and
a controller configured to generate a drive signal in synchronization with a timing of the at least one zero-crossing detected by the zero-crossing detection circuit when the at least one detected zero-crossing meets a predetermined condition, the controller configured to drive the inverter via the drive signal to perform a synchronized operation process.
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Abstract
An inverter type AC generator includes an inverter circuit converting a DC output into AC output of a predetermined frequency and supplying the AC output to a load via a load line in order to improve the quality of an AC output waveform at least in parallel operations. The inverter AC generator includes a zero-crossing detection circuit for detecting a timing of zero-crossings of an AC output voltage waveform on the output line. A controller generates a drive signal in synchronization with the timing of the detected zero-crossings, when a predetermined number of zero-crossings have been detected, and drives the inverter to perform a synchronized operation process.
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1. An inverter type AC generator for converting DC output from a DC power source generating unit into AC output of a predetermined frequency and capable of supplying the AC output to a load via an output line, comprising:
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a zero-crossing detection circuit configured to detect at least one zero-crossing of an AC output waveform on the output line; and
a controller configured to generate a drive signal in synchronization with a timing of the at least one zero-crossing detected by the zero-crossing detection circuit when the at least one detected zero-crossing meets a predetermined condition, the controller configured to drive the inverter via the drive signal to perform a synchronized operation process. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An inverter type AC generator for converting DC output from a DC power source generating unit into AC output of a predetermined frequency and capable of supplying the AC output to a load via an output line, comprising:
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a zero-crossing detection circuit configured to detect at least one zero-crossing of an AC output waveform on the output line; and
means for generating a drive signal synchronized with a timing of the at least one zero-crossing detected by the zero-crossing detection circuit when the at least one detected zero-crossing meets a predetermined condition, said means driving the inverter via the drive signal to perform a synchronized operation process. - View Dependent Claims (7)
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8. A method for synchronizing the operation of an inverter type AC generator, comprising:
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monitoring a frequency of an AC output waveform;
generating a drive signal in synchronization with said frequency when a predetermined condition is met; and
driving an inverter with said drive signal to perform a synchronized operation process. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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