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Capacitor discharge circuit

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5490933

A capacitor discharge circuit constructed by a combination of a mechanical switch and an electronic switch. The electronic switch is automatically turned on with a predetermined time delay after closing of the mechanical switch. The mechanical switch is used to completely separate a high voltage-large capacity capacitor from a load when the discharge operation is not required. The wear and tear of contacts in the mechanical switch can be avoided by the delayed operation of the electronic switch.

Assignee:
Kureha Kagaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha (Japan) Radio Research Technical Inc. (Japan)
Patent Number(s):
US 4504773
OSTI ID:
5490933
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English