DC Voltage Booster Parallel Capacitor for Radio Noise Suppression

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing DC voltage booster apparatuses experience voltage spikes that lead to radio noise and delays in rectifier diode response, affecting the precision of fuel injection control in internal combustion engines.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating a capacitor in parallel with the rectifier diode to absorb current and prevent voltage spikes, allowing the rectifier diode to enter a reverse bias state quickly, thus eliminating radio noise and reducing response delays.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If a conventional DC voltage booster apparatus is used, then DC voltage boosting function is achieved, but voltage spikes occur causing radio noise and rectifier diode response delays

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveradio noiseVSAvoidrectifier diode response precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

A capacitor is introduced as an intermediary component connected in parallel with the rectifier diode. This capacitor absorbs the voltage spike energy when it occurs, preventing the spike from affecting the rectifier diode's response timing and eliminating radio noise interference.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The capacitor is positioned beforehand in parallel with the rectifier diode to cushion against voltage spikes before they can cause harmful effects. The capacitor absorbs the spike energy in advance, protecting the rectifier diode response precision and preventing radio noise generation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

2Reliability

If a capacitor is added in parallel with the rectifier diode, then radio noise is suppressed and response delays are prevented, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefuel injection control precisionVSAvoidcircuit component quantity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The added capacitor serves multiple functions: it suppresses voltage spikes, eliminates radio noise, and maintains rectifier diode response precision. By making this single component multi-functional, the patent achieves improved reliability without proportionally increasing device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution effectively suppresses radio noise and prevents delays in fuel injection valve operation, enhancing the precision of fuel injection control by stabilizing the voltage output.

Implementation Method 1

The second capacitor is connected in parallel with the rectifier diode

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCapacitance: Capacitance

Implementation Method 2

The booster coil includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the booster coil is connected to a DC power supply source.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS8686697B2DC voltage booster apparatus
Publication Date: 2014.04.01 EBAY INC
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AI summary

A DC voltage booster apparatus includes a booster coil, a first capacitor, a switching device, and a second capacitor. The booster coil includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the booster coil is connected to a DC power supply source. The second end of the booster coil is connected to a rectifier diode. The first capacitor is connected between the rectifier diode and a ground. The first capacitor includes a smoothing capacitor. The switching device is disposed between the second end of the booster coil and the ground. The second capacitor is connected in parallel with the rectifier diode.