Resonant transformer systems and methods of use
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1. A method, comprising:
- (a) initiating a timing signal within a driver;
(b) inputting power to the driver;
(c) inducing an alternating current into a primary winding, wherein the alternating current is generated by the driver;
(d) electromagnetically coupling the primary winding to a secondary winding;
(e) storing energy, wherein the energy comprises an electric field between the plates of a secondary capacitor bank;
(f) generating a current on the secondary winding at a frequency governed by an RLC circuit, wherein the RLC circuit includes the secondary winding and the secondary capacitor bank;
(g) sensing the frequency of the current on the secondary winding;
(h) sending a timing signal to the driver based on the frequency of the current on the secondary winding, wherein the driver provides the alternating current into the primary winding based on the timing signal;
(i) electromagnetically coupling at least one output winding to the secondary winding; and
(j) outputting the alternating current from the output winding into a rectifying circuitry.
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Abstract
Resonant transformer systems and methods of use are described. One aspect may include a primary winding, a secondary winding, and at least one output winding. In further aspects, a transformer may be coupled to the secondary winding. In one aspect, the output winding is coupled to rectifying circuitry, which may be coupled to one or more capacitors.
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1. A method, comprising:
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(a) initiating a timing signal within a driver; (b) inputting power to the driver; (c) inducing an alternating current into a primary winding, wherein the alternating current is generated by the driver; (d) electromagnetically coupling the primary winding to a secondary winding; (e) storing energy, wherein the energy comprises an electric field between the plates of a secondary capacitor bank; (f) generating a current on the secondary winding at a frequency governed by an RLC circuit, wherein the RLC circuit includes the secondary winding and the secondary capacitor bank; (g) sensing the frequency of the current on the secondary winding; (h) sending a timing signal to the driver based on the frequency of the current on the secondary winding, wherein the driver provides the alternating current into the primary winding based on the timing signal; (i) electromagnetically coupling at least one output winding to the secondary winding; and (j) outputting the alternating current from the output winding into a rectifying circuitry. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A resonant transformer system, comprising:
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a secondary winding wrapped around a core form and having first and second ends coupled to a secondary capacitor bank, wherein the core form is toroid-shaped with a gap; a primary winding wrapped around a primary form and having first and second ends coupled to a driver, wherein the primary form surrounds a portion of the core form; at least one output winding wrapped around an output form and having first and second ends coupled first and second inputs of a rectifying circuitry respectively, wherein a first output of the rectifying circuitry is coupled to one or more capacitors through a first terminal of the one or more capacitors and a second output of the rectifying circuitry is connected to the one or more capacitors through a second terminal of the one or more capacitors, and the output form surrounds a portion of the core form; and a transformer coupled to the secondary winding. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A resonant transformer system, comprising:
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a secondary winding wrapped around a core form and having first and second ends coupled to a secondary capacitor bank, wherein the core form is cylinder-shaped; a primary winding wrapped around the inside of the core form and having first and second ends coupled to a driver; at least one output winding wrapped around an output form and having first and second ends coupled first and second inputs of a rectifying circuitry respectively, wherein a first output of the rectifying circuitry is coupled to one or more capacitors through a first terminal of the one or more capacitors and a second output of the rectifying circuitry is connected to the one or more capacitors through a second terminal of the one or more capacitors, and the output form surrounds a portion of the core form; and a transformer coupled to the secondary winding. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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