Transformer Current Induction Feedback Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional transformers face issues with severe power idle loss, heavy load, and unstable load size due to cumbersome and unsafe power input adjustments, leading to poor stability and efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A highly stable transformer design incorporating a current induction device connected to a control winding in a second transformer, along with additional features like a three-terminal synchronization rectifier, amplifier circuits, humidity sensors, and an alarm unit, which balances power between two transformers in series to reduce idle loss and maintain stability across varying loads.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of energy

If conventional power input adjustment methods are used, then power idle loss can be reduced, but the adjustment is cumbersome and has poor safety and stability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower idle lossVSAvoidsafety and stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements automatic feedback control through the current induction device that continuously monitors the load current and automatically adjusts the power input circuit accordingly. This eliminates manual adjustment while maintaining safety and stability, resolving the contradiction between reducing idle loss and ensuring reliable operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The transformer system performs self-adjustment of power input based on load conditions through the automatic control mechanism. The system serves itself by automatically detecting current levels and adjusting power input without external intervention, thereby reducing idle loss while maintaining operational safety and stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Productivity

If the transformer operates under heavy and unstable load conditions, then power consumption increases, but stability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveload handling capabilityVSAvoidoperational stability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs dynamic adjustment of power input based on real-time load conditions. The system automatically adapts its operation to match varying load requirements, maintaining optimal stability across different operating conditions from light to heavy loads, thus resolving the contradiction between load handling capability and operational stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If amplifier circuits are added to detect and control induction current, then stability and energy efficiency improve, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovestabilityVSAvoidcircuit complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The current induction device serves multiple functions simultaneously: it detects load current, generates control signals, and regulates power input. By making this single device multi-functional, the patent achieves improved stability and energy efficiency without proportionally increasing overall system 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 achieves significant energy-saving effects with zero voltage deviation, improved startup performance, and reduced main capacitor loss, enabling precise appliance circuits to operate without voltage drop and maintaining stability under full-load conditions.

Implementation Method 1

A current induction device is provided in a load line of the first transformer and detects an induction current in the load line of the first transformer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

The induction output end of the current induction device is connected to a control winding. The control winding is provided in a winding of the second transformer for generating an induction voltage in the winding of the second transformer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS10116203B2Transformer including a current induction device having an amplifier circuit
Publication Date: 2018.10.30 XIAN TUOFENG ELECTROMECHANICAL CO LT
  • US10116203B2 patent drawing
  • US10116203B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A highly stable transformer, including a first transformer, a second transformer and a current induction device. The current induction device is provided in a load line of the first transformer for detecting an induction current in the load line of the first transformer. An induction load terminal of the current induction device is connected to a control winding. The control winding is provided in a winding of the second transformer to generate an induction voltage in the winding according to the induction current value and output a voltage value matching the load. The transformer has a zero voltage deviation, can be applied to precise appliance circuits and will not produce voltage drop. The transformer adopts active loaded lines, has good operation efficiency and good stability, saves main capacitor loss of no-load and unequal loads, and improves the startup performance of the transformer to any corresponding loads in a full-load condition.