UNIVERSAL PIEZO-MAGNETO ULTRASONIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    72.
    发明申请
    UNIVERSAL PIEZO-MAGNETO ULTRASONIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS 审中-公开
    通用PIEZO-MAGNETO超声波系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160346061A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-01

    申请号:US15164678

    申请日:2016-05-25

    Applicant: James Feine

    Inventor: James Feine

    Abstract: An ultrasonic unit manufacturing system and process are based on a universal ultrasonic generator unit that operates interchangeably with either one of piezoelectric and magnetostrictive ultrasonic devices, and optionally as well as with either on-off or power level control footswitches. The ultrasonic units use a generator unit having a detector that determines whether the connected device is piezoelectric or magnetostrictive, and activates the generator for the appropriate piezoelectric or magnetostrictive operating mode. The ultrasonic units so made and methods of using them are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 超声波单元制造系统和过程基于通用超声波发生器单元,其与压电和磁致伸缩超声波装置中的任一个可互换地操作,并且可选地以及开关或功率电平控制脚踏开关。 超声波单元使用具有检测器的发生器单元,该检测器确定连接的器件是压电的还是磁致伸缩的,并且激活发生器用于适当的压电或磁致伸缩操作模式。 也公开了如此制造的超声波单元及其使用方法。

    Waveform generator for driving electromechanical device
    73.
    发明授权
    Waveform generator for driving electromechanical device 有权
    用于驱动机电装置的波形发生器

    公开(公告)号:US08659208B1

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-25

    申请号:US13558947

    申请日:2012-07-26

    Abstract: An electrical waveform generator for driving an electromechanical load includes a digital signal processor connected to a waveform generator component in turn connected to an amplifier section with a filter network, the latter being connected to sensing and conditioning circuit componentry that is in turn connected to analog-to-digital converter circuitry. A digital memory stores digitized voltage and current waveform information. The processor determines a phase difference between voltage and current waveforms, compares the determined phase difference to a phase difference command and generates a phase error or correction signal. The processor also generates an amplitude error signal for inducing the amplifier section to change its output amplitude to result in a predetermined amplitude error level for a respective one of the voltage and current waveforms.

    Abstract translation: 用于驱动机电负载的电波形发生器包括连接到波形发生器组件的数字信号处理器,该数字信号处理器又连接到具有滤波器网络的放大器部分,后者连接到感测和调理电路组件, 数字转换器电路。 数字存储器存储数字化的电压和电流波形信息。 处理器确定电压和电流波形之间的相位差,将所确定的相位差与相位差指令进行比较,并产生相位误差或校正信号。 处理器还产生振幅误差信号,用于诱导放大器部分改变其输出幅度,以产生相应的电压和电流波形的预定幅度误差电平。

    Power driving circuit for controlling a variable load ultrasonic transducer
    75.
    发明授权
    Power driving circuit for controlling a variable load ultrasonic transducer 失效
    用于控制可变负载超声波换能器的动力驱动电路

    公开(公告)号:US07408290B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-05

    申请号:US11069492

    申请日:2005-02-28

    CPC classification number: B06B1/0246 B06B2201/58 B06B2201/70

    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a high-powered (e.g., >500 W) ultrasonic generator for use especially for delivering high-power ultrasonic energy to a varying load including compressible fluids. The generator includes a variable frequency triangular waveform generator coupled with pulse width modulators. The output from the pulse width modulator is coupled with the gates of an Isolated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT), which amplifies the signal and delivers it to a coil that is used to drive a magnetostrictive transducer. In one embodiment, high voltage of 0-600 VDC is delivered across the collector and emitter of the IGBT after the signal is delivered. The output of the IGBT is a square waveform with a voltage of +/−600V. This voltage is sent to a coil wound around the ultrasonic transducer. The voltage creates a magnetic field on the transducer and the magnetorestrictive properties of the transducer cause the transducer to vibrate as a result of the magnetic field. The use of the IGBT as the amplifying device obviates the need for a Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR) circuit, which is typically used in low powered ultrasonic transducers, and which would get overheated and fail in such a high-powered and load-varying application.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于特别用于将大功率超声能量递送到包括可压缩流体的变化载荷的大功率(例如> 500W)超声发生器。 发生器包括与脉宽调制器耦合的可变频三角波形发生器。 脉冲宽度调制器的输出与隔离栅双极晶体管(IGBT)的栅极耦合,隔离栅极双极晶体管(IGBT)放大信号并将其传送到用于驱动磁致伸缩换能器的线圈。 在一个实施例中,在信号传送之后,跨越IGBT的集电极和发射极输送0-600VDC的高电压。 IGBT的输出是+/- 600V电压的方波。 该电压被发送到围绕超声换能器缠绕的线圈。 电压在换能器上产生磁场,并且传感器的磁致伸缩特性导致换能器由于磁场而振动。 使用IGBT作为放大器件消除了对通常用于低功率超声换能器中的硅控整流器(SCR)电路的需要,并且在这种大功率和负载变化的应用中将会过热和失效 。

    Power driving circuit for controlling a variable load ultrasonic transducer
    76.
    发明申请
    Power driving circuit for controlling a variable load ultrasonic transducer 失效
    用于控制可变负载超声波换能器的动力驱动电路

    公开(公告)号:US20060238068A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-26

    申请号:US11069492

    申请日:2005-02-28

    CPC classification number: B06B1/0246 B06B2201/58 B06B2201/70

    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a high-powered (e.g., >500 W) ultrasonic generator for use especially for delivering high-power ultrasonic energy to a varying load including compressible fluids. The generator includes a variable frequency triangular waveform generator coupled with pulse width modulators. The output from the pulse width modulator is coupled with the gates of an Isolated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT), which amplifies the signal and delivers it to a coil that is used to drive a magnetostrictive transducer. In one embodiment, high voltage of 0-600 VDC is delivered across the collector and emitter of the IGBT after the signal is delivered. The output of the IGBT is a square waveform with a voltage of ±600V. This voltage is sent to a coil wound around the ultrasonic transducer. The voltage creates a magnetic field on the transducer and the magnetorestrictive properties of the transducer cause the transducer to vibrate as a result of the magnetic field. The use of the IGBT as the amplifying device obviates the need for a Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR) circuit, which is typically used in low powered ultrasonic transducers, and which would get overheated and fail in such a high-powered and load-varying application.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于特别用于将大功率超声能量递送到包括可压缩流体的变化载荷的大功率(例如> 500W)超声发生器。 发生器包括与脉宽调制器耦合的可变频三角波形发生器。 脉冲宽度调制器的输出与隔离栅双极晶体管(IGBT)的栅极耦合,隔离栅极双极晶体管(IGBT)放大信号并将其传送到用于驱动磁致伸缩换能器的线圈。 在一个实施例中,在信号传送之后,跨越IGBT的集电极和发射极输送0-600VDC的高电压。 IGBT的输出是电压为±600V的方波。 该电压被发送到围绕超声换能器缠绕的线圈。 电压在换能器上产生磁场,并且传感器的磁致伸缩特性导致换能器由于磁场而振动。 使用IGBT作为放大器件消除了对通常用于低功率超声换能器中的硅控整流器(SCR)电路的需要,并且在这种大功率和负载变化的应用中将会过热和失效 。

    Ultrasonic control apparatus and method
    77.
    发明授权
    Ultrasonic control apparatus and method 失效
    超声波控制装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US06503081B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-01-07

    申请号:US09606464

    申请日:2000-06-29

    Applicant: James Feine

    Inventor: James Feine

    Abstract: The present invention relates to a microprocessor-controlled ultrasonic control apparatus used to sweep a range of operating frequencies and to identify, store and tune to the resonant frequency of a magnetostrictively driven handpiece. This allows the user to change tip systems as desired and the device is not limited to a preset or switch selectable frequency. The unit automatically finds and adjusts to the frequency which corresponds to the resonant acoustic frequency of the magnetostrictive coil insert tip system.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种微处理器控制的超声波控制装置,用于扫描一系列工作频率,并且识别,存储和调谐到磁致伸缩驱动的手持件的谐振频率。 这允许用户根据需要改变尖端系统,并且该装置不限于预设或开关选择频率。 该单元自动找到并调节与磁致伸缩线圈插入尖端系统的谐振声频相对应的频率。

    Drive circuit for an ultrasonic generator system
    78.
    发明授权
    Drive circuit for an ultrasonic generator system 失效
    超声波发生器系统的驱动电路

    公开(公告)号:US4588917A

    公开(公告)日:1986-05-13

    申请号:US682236

    申请日:1984-12-17

    CPC classification number: B06B1/0253 B06B2201/55 B06B2201/58

    Abstract: An ultrasonic generator system comprising a power oscillator which provides an A.C. signal for driving one or more ultrasonic transducers (TDM). The power oscillator includes a transistor (Tr.sub.1) in series wtih the parallel combination (for A.C. purposes) of a capacitor (C.sub.1) and an inductance (L.sub.1). The transducer load TDM is connected across the inductance L.sub.1 without the use of an intermediate transformer.

    Abstract translation: 一种超声波发生器系统,包括提供用于驱动一个或多个超声换能器(TDM)的交流信号的功率振荡器。 功率振荡器包括与电容器(C1)和电感(L1)的并联组合(用于交流目的))串联的晶体管(Tr1)。 传感器负载TDM在电感L1两端连接,而不使用中间变压器。

    Control circuit for an ultrasonic dental scaler
    79.
    发明授权
    Control circuit for an ultrasonic dental scaler 失效
    超声波牙齿矫正器的控制电路

    公开(公告)号:US4371816A

    公开(公告)日:1983-02-01

    申请号:US754886

    申请日:1976-12-27

    Applicant: Alfred Wieser

    Inventor: Alfred Wieser

    Abstract: A control circuit for an ultrasonic dental scaler, comprising a transducer driven by a frequency-controlled oscillator, is disclosed. The control circuit is operable for continuously regulating the oscillator frequency at substantially the same value as the resonant frequency of the transducer with a dental tool attached to it and for controlling the mechanical power output of the transducer. The transducer can be drivingly connected to a work tool for transmitting mechanical energy thereto. The regulation of the oscillator frequency is accomplished by simultaneously applied control signals derived from the current passing through the transducer and from the voltage across the transducer, to compensate for supply voltage variations. Moreover, the mechanical power output of the transducer is controlled such that it is reduced whenever the contact pressure of the work tool exceeds a predetermined maximum value. Such excessive pressure is monitored as the amplitude or phase variation of the voltage or of the current of the transducer.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于超声波牙齿矫直机的控制电路,其包括由频率控制振荡器驱动的换能器。 控制电路可操作用于连续调节振荡器频率,其频率基本上与具有附接到其上的牙科工具的换能器的谐振频率相同,并用于控制换能器的机械功率输出。 传感器可以驱动地连接到工作工具,以向其传递机械能。 振荡器频率的调节是通过从通过换能器的电流和从传感器两端的电压得到的同时施加的控制信号来实现的,以补偿电源电压变化。 此外,传感器的机械功率输出被控制,使得当工作工具的接触压力超过预定的最大值时,其被减小。 这种过大的压力被监视为电压或换能器的电流的幅度或相位变化。

    Magnetostrictive drive circuit feedback coil
    80.
    发明授权
    Magnetostrictive drive circuit feedback coil 失效
    磁感应驱动电路反馈线圈

    公开(公告)号:US3654540A

    公开(公告)日:1972-04-04

    申请号:US3654540D

    申请日:1971-01-15

    Applicant: CAVITRON CORP

    CPC classification number: B06B1/0261 B06B2201/58

    Abstract: A feedback coil is placed in surrounding relation to a magnetostrictive member which is vibrating under the influence of a drive coil being energized by a power amplifier. Ideally, the voltage induced in the feedback coil should be proportional only to the vibrational amplitude of the magnetostrictive member. The induced voltage is fed back to the input of the power amplifier insuring that the member is vibrating at one of its resonant frequencies. The feedback coil is designed so that there is no transformer coupling between the feedback and drive coils. The feedback coil can be positioned along the length of the device in one of two ways, so as to maximize the induced voltage. Each way relies on a different magnetostrictive effect.

    Abstract translation: 反馈线圈与磁致伸缩构件的周围关系放置,该磁致伸缩构件在由功率放大器激励的驱动线圈的影响下振动。 理想地,在反馈线圈中感应的电压应仅与磁致伸缩元件的振动振幅成比例。 感应电压被反馈到功率放大器的输入端,确保该部件在其谐振频率之一处振动。 反馈线圈被设计成使得在反馈和驱动线圈之间不存在变压器耦合。 反馈线圈可以以两种方式之一沿着装置的长度定位,以便最大化感应电压。 每种方式都依赖于不同的磁致伸缩效应。

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