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Parallel circuit for driving an electromagnetic load

  • US 5,731,946 A
  • Filed: 12/26/1995
  • Issued: 03/24/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/27/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A device for driving an electromagnetic load, comprising:

  • current detector means for detecting a current flowing through the load;

    control means connected in series with the load, the control means being activated to conduct in dependence upon the current flowing through the load; and

    a circuit component arranged parallel to the control means, thereby forming a parallel circuit arrangement, the parallel circuit arrangement being connected in series with the current detector means;

    wherein the control means conducts a portion of the current flowing through the load when the circuit component is activated.

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