Zero-to-High Voltage Power Supply with Feedback Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a power supply that can provide an adjustable voltage range from zero to a high voltage, such as 60,000 volts, while ensuring safety and stability to prevent injuries, fires, and explosions, and to support medical imaging and portable X-Ray applications, especially in disaster scenarios.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable zero voltage to high voltage power supply system that includes a first and second modulator generator, an adjustable pulse width modulator, a transformer, voltage multiplier, rectifier, filters, and integrated circuits, which work together to provide a controlled output voltage range from zero to 60,000 volts, with feedback mechanisms to prevent overcurrent and noise, and ensure safe operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a power supply provides adjustable voltage from zero to high voltage (e.g., 60,000 volts), then the voltage range and versatility are improved, but the risk of harmful effects (spikes, fires, explosions) increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary anti-action by implementing a feedback control system that proactively prevents voltage spikes and harmful conditions before they occur. The system continuously monitors output voltage and current, and automatically adjusts operating parameters to maintain safe operation within predetermined limits, thereby preventing fires and explosions while maintaining high voltage capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms that sense output voltage and current conditions and feed this information back to the control system. This closed-loop feedback enables real-time adjustment of the power supply operation to prevent voltage spikes and maintain safe operating conditions across the full voltage range from zero to 60,000 volts
2Power
If a power supply system includes multiple modulator generators and voltage multiplication circuitry to achieve high voltage output, then the power and voltage capability are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the power supply into distinct functional modules: a first modulator generator, a second modulator generator, voltage multiplier circuitry, and feedback control systems. Each module performs a specific function and can be independently designed and controlled, making the complex high voltage system more manageable and maintainable
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic control through adjustable pulse width modulator generators that can vary their operating parameters in real-time. The feedback control system dynamically adjusts the operation of multiple modulator generators based on load conditions and desired output, enabling flexible power delivery while simplifying control through centralized management
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 system provides a stable, safe, and accurate power supply that can start from true zero volts, prevent spikes, and quickly shut down to avoid fires and explosions, enabling reliable medical imaging and deployment in disaster areas.
Implementation Method 1
A transformer receives the modulated signal from the second modulator generator and forms an output voltage signal
Implementation Method 2
A voltage multiplier generates an increased DC output voltage from the output voltage signal
Implementation Method 3
A first filter cleans noise from the increased DC output voltage
Implementation Method 4
A rectifier generates rectified DC output voltage from the output voltage signal
Data Source
AI summary
An adjustable zero voltage to high voltage power supply electrically receives a voltage source and electronically receives a control signal. The adjustable zero voltage to high voltage power supply includes a first modulator generator, which provides an adjustable voltage signal equivalent to the operating range of the first modulator generator. A second modulator generator receives the adjustable voltage signal and produces a modulated signal. An adjustable pulse width modulator transmits a clock signal to the second modulator generator to control a frequency of the adjustable voltage signal and cause the second modulator generator to produce a modulated signal. A plurality of integrated circuits is configured to receive a control signal and feedback a signal to the first modulator generator and the adjustable pulse width modulator to change from a fixed frequency to a variable increasing frequency.