Energy generator systems with a voltage-controlled switch
First Claim
1. An energy generating system comprising:
- a pair of output terminals to which a load is connected;
a power generator configured to generate a pulse of electrical energy; and
a voltage-controlled switch coupled to the power generator, wherein the voltage-controlled switch closes when the generated electrical energy pulse reaches a breakdown level and the switch transfers electrical energy to the output terminals, the voltage-controlled switch including;
a first output terminal and a second output terminal configured to couple the voltage-controlled switch to at least one component,a first electrode and a second electrode coupled to the first output terminal and the second output terminal, respectively, and configured to possess a voltage therebetween, anda dielectric film positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode and configured to become electrically conductive when the voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode reaches the breakdown level,wherein one of the first electrode or the second electrode has an arcuate shape facing the dielectric film.
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Abstract
A first energy generating system comprises a ferromagnetic generator coupled to a voltage controlled switch. The ferromagnetic generator includes a ferromagnetic element generating a magnetic field and positioned within a pulse generating coil and near an explosive charge. Detonation of the explosive charge decreases the magnetic field and induces a pulse of electric energy in the pulse generating coil. When the magnitude of the electric energy reaches a certain level, the voltage controlled switch closes. A second energy generating system comprises a flux compression generator coupled to a voltage controlled switch. The flux compression generator includes a inductance coil generating a magnetic field within a metallic armature that includes an explosive charge. Detonation of the explosive charge changes the magnetic field and induces a pulse of electric energy in the inductance coil. When the magnitude of the electric energy reaches a certain level, the voltage controlled switch closes.
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13 Claims
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1. An energy generating system comprising:
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a pair of output terminals to which a load is connected; a power generator configured to generate a pulse of electrical energy; and a voltage-controlled switch coupled to the power generator, wherein the voltage-controlled switch closes when the generated electrical energy pulse reaches a breakdown level and the switch transfers electrical energy to the output terminals, the voltage-controlled switch including; a first output terminal and a second output terminal configured to couple the voltage-controlled switch to at least one component, a first electrode and a second electrode coupled to the first output terminal and the second output terminal, respectively, and configured to possess a voltage therebetween, and a dielectric film positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode and configured to become electrically conductive when the voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode reaches the breakdown level, wherein one of the first electrode or the second electrode has an arcuate shape facing the dielectric film. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An energy generating system comprising:
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a pair of output terminals to which a load is connected; a ferromagnetic generator configured to generate a pulse of electrical energy; and a voltage-controlled switch coupled to the power generator, wherein the voltage-controlled switch closes when the generated electrical energy pulse reaches a breakdown level and the switch transfers electrical energy to the output terminals, the voltage-controlled switch including; a first output terminal and a second output terminal configured to couple the voltage-controlled switch to at least one component, a first electrode and a second electrode coupled to the first output terminal and the second output terminal, respectively, and configured to possess a voltage therebetween, and a dielectric film positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode and configured to become electrically conductive when the voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode reaches the breakdown level, wherein one of the first electrode or the second electrode has an arcuate shape facing the dielectric film. - View Dependent Claims (9)
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10. An energy generating system comprising:
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a pair of output terminals to which a load is connected; a ferroelectric generator configured to generate a pulse of electrical energy; and a voltage-controlled switch coupled to the power generator, wherein the voltage-controlled switch closes when the generated electrical energy pulse reaches a breakdown level and the switch transfers electrical energy to the output terminals, the voltage-controlled switch including; a first output terminal and a second output terminal configured to couple the voltage-controlled switch to at least one component, a first electrode and a second electrode coupled to the first output terminal and the second output terminal, respectively, and configured to possess a voltage therebetween, and a dielectric film positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode and configured to become electrically conductive when the voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode reaches the breakdown level, wherein one of the first electrode or the second electrode has an arcuate shape facing the dielectric film. - View Dependent Claims (11)
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12. An energy generating system comprising:
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a pair of output terminals to which a load is connected; a flux compression generator configured to generate a pulse of electrical energy; and a voltage-controlled switch coupled to the power generator, wherein the voltage-controlled switch closes when the generated electrical energy pulse reaches a breakdown level and the switch transfers electrical energy to the output terminals, the voltage-controlled switch including; a first output terminal and a second output terminal configured to couple the voltage-controlled switch to at least one component, a first electrode and a second electrode coupled to the first output terminal and the second output terminal, respectively, and configured to possess a voltage therebetween, and a dielectric film positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode and configured to become electrically conductive when the voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode reaches the breakdown level, wherein one of the first electrode or the second electrode has an arcuate shape facing the dielectric film. - View Dependent Claims (13)
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