Constant Current Density High Voltage Power Supply
US Patent:
4484256, Nov 20, 1984
Filed:
Apr 7, 1982
Appl. No.:
6/366253
Inventors:
John T. Hartman - Rochester NY
Assignee:
Xerox Corporation - Stamford CT
International Classification:
H02M 3335
US Classification:
363 26
Abstract:
A pulsed high voltage variable duty cycle current generator is described. One embodiment comprises a constant current power supply cyclically driving either one or both halves of a transformer primary. The transformer primary is polarized so that there is a secondary current output pulse proportional to the value of primary current only when one half of the primary is driven. The secondary current is rectified, and the average dc secondary current valve is used to control the primary driver duty cycle so that the secondary average current is maintained at a predetermined level. Thus, the output is a series of current pulses where the output peak value is determined by the amount of constant primary current and the output average value is determined by the output duty cycle. A second embodiment is disclosed where the peak output current is controlled by the duty cycle of the primary high frequency current pulses and where the output duty cycle is controlled by turning the primary circuit on and off at a low frequency at an adjustable duty cycle.
Staple Sensing Apparatus
US Patent:
T958003, May 3, 1977
Filed:
Mar 30, 1976
Appl. No.:
5/671841
Inventors:
Matthew Jouette Russel - Rochester NY John Frederick Hartman - Rochester NY
International Classification:
B27F 708
US Classification:
227 1
Abstract:
in a finisher for finishing sets of copy sheets by stapling the sets into stapled booklets, staple sensing apparatus for sensing whether or not a staple has been properly driven, through the set of sheets. If a staple has been properly driven the legs of the staple effect an electrical continuity between staple clinchers. The electrical continuity is sensed and a first signal is produced indicative of a proper staple to permit continued operation of the finisher and electrographic apparatus to which it is attached. If an electrical discontinuity is sensed, a second signal is produced indicative of an improper staple and a display is actuated to indicate this condition to the operator.
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