公开(公告)号：US4645974A

公开(公告)日：1987-02-24

申请号：US639431

申请日：1984-08-10

Applicant: Toshiyasu Asai

Inventor： Toshiyasu Asai

IPC: H01J61/52 ,  H01J61/54 ,  H01J7/44 ,  H01J17/34 ,  H01J19/78 ,  H01J29/96 ,  H01K1/62

CPC classification number: H01J61/547

Abstract: In a discharge tube lighting system for use in a vehicle, a heat generating element, which is made of metal material, is formed on an outer surface of a tube element of the discharge tube along the longitudinal direction of the tube element, and a temperature detecting element is provided on a surface of the heat generating element. The heat generating element is electrically driven to heat the discharge tube at a starting period of lighting the discharge tube when a temperature of the heat generating element detected by the temperature detecting element is lower than a predetermined temperature. The heat generating element is formed in a rectangular shape and conformally disposed on a portion of the tube. The heater element has first and second ends which are disposed with respect to the electrodes of the tube to cause an electric field to be provided between each electrode and the corresponding end of the heater element.

Abstract translation: 在用于车辆的放电管照明系统中，沿着管元件的长度方向在放电管的管元件的外表面上形成由金属材料制成的发热元件，温度 检测元件设置在发热元件的表面上。 当由温度检测元件检测到的发热元件的温度低于预定温度时，发电元件被电驱动以在放电管点亮的起始时间加热放电管。 发热元件形成为矩形形状并且保形地设置在管的一部分上。 加热器元件具有相对于管的电极设置的第一和第二端，以在每个电极和加热器元件的相应端之间提供电场。

公开(公告)号：US4608521A

公开(公告)日：1986-08-26

申请号：US686974

申请日：1984-12-27

Applicant: Charles N. Fallier, Jr. ,  Joseph M. Proud

Inventor： Charles N. Fallier, Jr. ,  Joseph M. Proud

IPC: H05B41/04 ,  H01J7/44 ,  H01J13/46 ,  H01J17/34 ,  H01J19/78

CPC classification number: H05B41/04

Abstract: A starter circuit for metal halide discharge lamps in which a pair of spiral line generators are coupled between the source of lamp operating power and the electrodes of the high intensity discharge lamp. The spiral line generators are connected across the electrodes, in accordance with the invention, in a manner such that the high voltage short duration pulses from the spiral line generators are substantially additive across the discharge lamp electrodes, thus, in effect, substantially doubling the breakdown voltage available across the discharge lamp electrodes.

Abstract translation: 一种用于金属卤化物放电灯的启动器电路，其中一对螺旋线发生器耦合在灯操作电源和高强度放电灯的电极之间。 根据本发明，螺旋线发生器以这样的方式连接在电极上，使得来自螺旋线发生器的高电压短持续时间脉冲在放电灯电极上基本上是相加的，因此实质上使击穿 放电灯电极两端有电压。

公开(公告)号：US4599543A

公开(公告)日：1986-07-08

申请号：US822931

申请日：1986-01-27

Applicant: Jack M. Strok

Inventor： Jack M. Strok

IPC: H01J61/56 ,  H01J7/44 ,  H01J17/34 ,  H01J19/78 ,  H01J29/96

CPC classification number: H01J61/56

Abstract: A high pressure sodium vapor lamp having a time fuse device effective for predeterminedly establishing the anticipated life of the high pressure lamp is disclosed. Also disclosed are various embodiments of the time fuse device.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有有效预定地建立高压灯的预期寿命的时间保险丝装置的高压钠蒸气灯。 还公开了时间保险丝装置的各种实施例。

公开(公告)号：US4510418A

公开(公告)日：1985-04-09

申请号：US644905

申请日：1984-08-28

Applicant: John W. Anderson, Jr. ,  William J. Roche

Inventor： John W. Anderson, Jr. ,  William J. Roche

IPC: H01J61/54 ,  H01J7/44 ,  H01J17/34 ,  H01J19/78 ,  H01J29/96

CPC classification number: H01J61/54

Abstract: A rapid start fluorescent lamp having a glass envelope with a phosphor coated inner surface, a low pressure gas fill and an electrode at each end includes at least one electrode disconnected switch having a bimetal switch normally closed at room temperature and open at a predetermined temperature higher than room temperature with the bimetal switch connected to the electrode and to an electrical lead extending from the lamp to an energization source.

Abstract translation: 一种快速启动荧光灯，其具有带有荧光体涂覆的内表面的玻璃外壳，低压气体填充物和每个端部的电极包括至少一个电极断开开关，其具有在室温下常闭的双金属开关并且在预定温度下更高 超过室温，双金属开关连接到电极和从灯延伸到通电源的电引线。

公开(公告)号：US4494042A

公开(公告)日：1985-01-15

申请号：US368939

申请日：1982-04-16

Applicant: William J. Roche

Inventor： William J. Roche

IPC: H01J9/395 ,  H01J7/44 ,  H01J13/46 ,  H01J19/78 ,  H01J29/96

CPC classification number: H01J9/395

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for sensing a mercury dispensing target within an arc-discharge lamp and connecting a DC voltage source thereto to effect current flow and heating of the mercury dispensing target in an amount sufficient to effect dispersion of the mercury within the lamp.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于感测电弧放电灯内的汞分配靶并连接其上的直流电压源的装置，以实现足以使汞在灯内分散的量的汞分配靶的电流和加热。

公开(公告)号：US4490649A

公开(公告)日：1984-12-25

申请号：US435520

申请日：1982-10-20

Applicant: Hsin-Pang Wang

Inventor： Hsin-Pang Wang

IPC: H01J61/82 ,  H01J7/44 ,  H01J13/46 ,  H01J19/78 ,  H01J29/96

CPC classification number: H01J61/827

Abstract: The ballast temperature in the base up position of a miniature arc discharge lamp is reduced, increasing its lifetime, by placing a thin transparent thermal convection/radiation baffle between the arc tube and lamp filament, which are the heat source, and the interface of the envelope with the ballast housing. Greater temperature reduction is realized by putting insulation inside the housing cover and reducing the diameter of wires supporting the arc tube and filament, the latter a ballast resistor.

Abstract translation: 通过在作为热源的电弧管和灯丝之间放置薄透明的热对流/辐射挡板来减小微型电弧放电灯的基座位置中的镇流器温度，从而延长其寿命，并且其接口 信封与镇流器外壳。 通过将绝缘体放置在壳体盖内并减小支撑电弧管和灯丝的电线的直径（后者为镇流电阻）来实现更高的温度降低。

公开(公告)号：US4412151A

公开(公告)日：1983-10-25

申请号：US183253

申请日：1980-09-02

Applicant: Elwood G. Norris

Inventor： Elwood G. Norris

IPC: H01T13/02 ,  F02P3/12 ,  F02P13/00 ,  H01L41/107 ,  H01T13/40 ,  H01J7/44 ,  H01J17/34 ,  H01J19/78 ,  H01J29/96

CPC classification number: H01T13/40 ,  F02P13/00 ,  F02P3/12 ,  H01L41/107

Abstract: A piezoelectric crystal spark plug includes a body similar to a conventional spark plug, a central electrode extending from the bottom end of the body, and a ground electrode disposed near but spaced from one end of the central electrode and connected to the body. A piezoelectric crystal is included within the body and one side of the crystal is electrically coupled to the other end of the central electrode. A deforming device is also included within the body to deform the crystal and cause it to produce and apply an electrical signal to the central electrode. This electrical signal produces a spark between the central and ground electrode similar to a conventional spark plug. The deforming device can include a striker element for striking the crystal to deform it, a second low voltage piezoelectric crystal coupled to the first mentioned piezoelectric crystal so that when a low voltage signal is applied to the second crystal it deforms to thereby deform the first piezoelectric crystal, a solenoid disposed in the body to strike or apply a force to the piezoelectric crystal to deform it in response to a low voltage signal, or other suitable deforming devices.

Abstract translation: 压电晶体火花塞包括与常规火花塞类似的主体，从主体的底端延伸的中心电极和设置在中心电极的一端附近但与之相隔离并连接到主体的接地电极。 压电晶体包括在体内，晶体的一侧电耦合到中心电极的另一端。 体内还包括变形装置，以使晶体变形并使其产生并向中央电极施加电信号。 该电信号类似于传统的火花塞，在中心接地电极和接地电极之间产生火花。 变形装置可以包括用于撞击晶体以使其变形的撞击器元件，耦合到所述第一压电晶体的第二低压压电晶体，使得当将低电压信号施加到第二晶体时，其变形从而使第一压电 晶体，设置在主体中的螺线管，以对压电晶体施加力，以响应于低电压信号使其变形，或其它合适的变形装置。

公开(公告)号：US4409521A

公开(公告)日：1983-10-11

申请号：US277422

申请日：1981-06-25

Applicant: Victor D. Roberts

Inventor： Victor D. Roberts

IPC: H01J61/56 ,  H01J7/44 ,  H01J17/34 ,  H01J19/78 ,  H01J29/96

CPC classification number: H01J61/56

Abstract: The electromagnetic interference produced by arc discharge lamps and other devices operating at frequencies in excess of 15,000 Hz is reduced by providing a current path external to the envelope containing the discharge, the current flow in the path being oriented so as to produce a magnetic field generally in opposition to the magnetic field generated by the current in the arc discharge. The present invention is particularly applicable to circular fluorescent lamps with a centrally disposed ballast operating at relatively high frequencies.

Abstract translation: 通过在包含放电的外壳的外部提供电流路径来减少由放电灯和其他在超过15,000Hz频率工作的器件产生的电磁干扰，该路径中的电流被定向以产生一般的磁场 与电弧放电中的电流产生的磁场相反。 本发明特别适用于具有以较高频率工作的中心布置的镇流器的环形荧光灯。

公开(公告)号：US4379982A

公开(公告)日：1983-04-12

申请号：US345866

申请日：1982-02-04

Applicant: Joseph M. Proud

Inventor： Joseph M. Proud

IPC: H01J61/54 ,  H05B41/30 ,  H01J7/44 ,  H01J17/34 ,  H01J19/78 ,  H01J29/96

CPC classification number: H05B41/30 ,  H01J61/547

Abstract: A light source, including a high pressure discharge lamp and a starting pulse generator, such as a spiral line pulse generator, utilizes a generally straight elongated conductor, or starting aid, in close proximity to an outer surface of the discharge tube to provide efficient coupling of the starting pulse to the discharge lamp. The starting aid extends between a region proximate one of the electrodes and a region proximate the other of the electrodes. The starting aid provides within the discharge lamp an ionization path of minimum length free of circumferential turns when the conductor is energized by the pulse generator. The starting aid can be affixed to the discharge tube or can be mounted in one or more support brackets.

Abstract translation: 包括高压放电灯和起始脉冲发生器（诸如螺旋线脉冲发生器）的光源利用大致直的细长导体或启动辅助件紧邻放电管的外表面，以提供有效的耦合 的起始脉冲到放电灯。 启动辅助件在靠近一个电极的区域和靠近另一个电极的区域之间延伸。 当导体被脉冲发生器激励时，起动辅助装置在放电灯内提供最小长度的周期性匝的电离路径。 启动辅助件可以固定到放电管上，或者可以安装在一个或多个支撑支架中。

公开(公告)号：US4350930A

公开(公告)日：1982-09-21

申请号：US156229

申请日：1980-06-04

Applicant: William Peil ,  Robert J. McFadyen

Inventor： William Peil ,  Robert J. McFadyen

IPC: C07C57/055 ,  H05B35/00 ,  H05B41/38 ,  H01J7/44 ,  H01J17/34 ,  H01J19/78 ,  H01J29/96

CPC classification number: H05B41/46 ,  H05B35/00 ,  H05B41/388 ,  Y02B20/204 ,  Y10S315/05 ,  Y10S315/07

Abstract: A lighting unit is described utilizing an energy efficient metal vapor arc lamp as the main source of light supplemented by a standby filamentary light source producing light when the arc lamp is being started, the filament thereof serving as a resistive ballast for the arc lamp under normal operation. The lighting unit is designed as a more efficient replacement for the incandescent lamp. The lighting unit includes a rectifier for conversion of 60 hertz ac to dc, and a dc energized operating network, including a ferrite transformer and a transistor switch. The operating network produces an output adapted to each operating state of the arc lamp, including the provision of a high ignition potential, a power boost for the lamp during the glow to arc transition, warm-up and ballasting provisions, and means for sustaining the arc during transients which reduce the line voltage. The filamentary light source provides useful standby illumination while the arc lamp is being started, the amount being reduced to a low value as the arc lamp approaches normal light output.

Abstract translation: 使用能量有效的金属蒸汽弧灯作为主要光源的照明单元被描述，该辅助光源在待弧光灯起动时产生光的备用丝光源，其灯丝在正常情况下用作电弧灯的电阻镇流器 操作。 照明单元被设计为更有效地替代白炽灯。 照明单元包括用于将60赫兹交流转换成直流的整流器，以及包括铁氧体变压器和晶体管开关的直流通电操作网络。 操作网络产生适合于弧光灯的每个操作状态的输出，包括提供高点燃电位，在发光到电弧转换期间灯的功率提升，预热和压载设置，以及用于维持 在瞬变期间电弧会降低线路电压。 当弧光灯正在启动时，灯丝光源提供有用的待机照明，当弧光灯接近正常的光输出时，该量被减小到较低的值。