EP0811305A1 - Dispositif d'aide a l'allumage et regulation pour tubes fluorescents - Google Patents
Dispositif d'aide a l'allumage et regulation pour tubes fluorescentsInfo
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- EP0811305A1 EP0811305A1 EP96904166A EP96904166A EP0811305A1 EP 0811305 A1 EP0811305 A1 EP 0811305A1 EP 96904166 A EP96904166 A EP 96904166A EP 96904166 A EP96904166 A EP 96904166A EP 0811305 A1 EP0811305 A1 EP 0811305A1
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- Prior art keywords
- tube
- charged polymer
- piece
- electrodes
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
- H05B41/00—Circuit arrangements or apparatus for igniting or operating discharge lamps
- H05B41/14—Circuit arrangements
- H05B41/16—Circuit arrangements in which the lamp is fed by dc or by low-frequency ac, e.g. by 50 cycles/sec ac, or with network frequencies
- H05B41/20—Circuit arrangements in which the lamp is fed by dc or by low-frequency ac, e.g. by 50 cycles/sec ac, or with network frequencies having no starting switch
- H05B41/23—Circuit arrangements in which the lamp is fed by dc or by low-frequency ac, e.g. by 50 cycles/sec ac, or with network frequencies having no starting switch for lamps not having an auxiliary starting electrode
- H05B41/232—Circuit arrangements in which the lamp is fed by dc or by low-frequency ac, e.g. by 50 cycles/sec ac, or with network frequencies having no starting switch for lamps not having an auxiliary starting electrode for low-pressure lamps
Definitions
- the present invention relates to an electrical lighting device comprising a tube containing an ionizable gas.
- gas discharge tubes such as fluorescent tubes
- the ignition and regulation systems of gas discharge tubes are generally composed of transformers and ballasts with magnetic coil and core having strong magnetic leaks, inductors in series, starters or heated filaments for allow priming of the tubes and regulate their intensity.
- They can also include heating wires and resistors or even use high frequency electronic ballasts, voltage multipliers to allow ignition. These elements have various drawbacks such as the relatively high weight and size of the ignition stabilization circuits, significant heating of the inductive systems, interference and pollution of the current lines.
- French patent application 87 07146 describes a device, a continuous voltage doubler, adapted to the ends of the tube and allowing ignition. without ballast or choke.
- French patent application 89 04356 describes a voltage doubling device equipped with a switch reversing the polarity of the voltage across the tube so as to avoid asymmetry operating, cause of premature aging of the tube.
- the subject of the present invention is a device combining the functions of ignition assistance and regulation of gas tubes, of small bulk and reduced weight, allowing a freer design of lighting luminaires and light producing systems.
- a device combining the functions of ignition assistance and regulation of gas tubes, of small bulk and reduced weight, allowing a freer design of lighting luminaires and light producing systems.
- This ignition device according to the invention is notably remarkable in that it uses the characteristics of resistivity and adaptability of manufacture of charged polymers.
- the present invention provides an ignition aid and regulation device for fluorescent tubes, such as a gas discharge tube supplied via two electrodes by an electrical circuit, each electrode being located at one of the ends of the tube, characterized in that the electrical circuit comprises a piece of charged polymer, this piece being positioned near said tube, and that said piece of charged polymer acts as ballast for the tube with functions of assistance to the priming and regulation of the correct operation of said tube.
- At least one of the electrodes is coupled with a capacitor and a diode-resistor assembly whose function is to more easily initiate the discharge and to regulate the brightness of the tube via the charged polymer.
- the charged polymer consists of polyvinyl chloride and / or nylon with inclusions of metal and / or carbon black.
- the charged polymer is consisting of polymers such as polyacetylene, ionized.
- the ions used consist of sodium, iodine and / or mercury.
- the piece of charged polymer constitutes a housing serving as support and reflector for the tube.
- Figure 1 is a general diagram of the device according to the invention.
- Figures 2, 3, 4 and 5 show embodiments of the device according to the invention according to the characteristics of the different tubes to be ignited.
- the structure of the charged polymer part 4 can be of different types.
- doped polymers intrinsically conductive due to the modification of the molecule by chemical or electrochemical inclusion of ionized radicals. It has also been shown that by doping certain polymers such as polyacetylene with ions (sodium, iodide or mercury), their conductivity could reach values close to that of metals. According to the invention, the use of the resistivity characteristics of the charged polymers 4 makes it possible to substitute this product for the ballasts used to regulate the operation of the fluorescent tubes, while avoiding the use of the complex device that is the choke.
- the very mounting of the device according to the invention limits the possibilities of disturbance or interference of the lines of the electrical network to the only effects inherent in the operation of the discharge and the electrodes.
- the present invention also offers the advantage of operating the device regardless of the frequency of the network to which it is connected.
- the products manufactured according to the device of the invention can thus be offered in countries where said frequencies are different.
- the device does not include a transformer with high magnetic leaks, the power factor of the assembly constituted by the tube and its ignition circuit is very favorable, unless a capacity is used.
- the fluorescent tube ignition device 1 produced according to the invention allows significant improvements both in terms of the manufacturing and marketing of lighting sources.
- FIG. 1 shows the diagram of the electric circuit for igniting a gas discharge tube according to the invention.
- It comprises a tube 1 supplied from an alternating current network and the electrodes of which are marked at 2 and 3.
- the supply of alternating current has the advantage of reducing the blackening of the ends of the tubes due to the effect electrolysis and improve its lifespan.
- It also includes a part 4 made of charged polymer, in a shape such that it can be positioned along the tube 1 so as to constitute a casing serving as a support and possibly a reflector for the tube.
- the ends of the part 4 are identified at 5 and 6 when the circuit is energized, a potential difference between the ends 6 and 5 of the part 4 is created by the resistance of it.
- part 4 Made of charged polymer, part 4 which allows instantaneous priming of the tube, has the characteristics of a resistance, whatever the frequency of the network (low or high frequency).
- the charge level of the polymer is a function of the desired power characteristics and of the acceptable temperature rise of the device.
- the different shapes and possible cuts of the part 4 optimize the thermal and power characteristics of the device.
- the end 5 of the part 4 is connected to the electrode 3 of the tube 1.
- the tube 1 is positioned near the part 4, which allows the resistance of the external wall to be modified and modifies the distribution of the electric field to inside the lamp. These modifications of the electric force lines, due to the part 4 lead to the priming of the tube 1 which becomes conductive.
- the electrical circuit is closed when the electrode 2 of the tube 1 is connected to the mains.
- the position of the part 4 near the tube 1 promotes the increase in brightness thereof. This acceleration of the setting in regime constitutes a completely interesting element, in particular in domestic lighting.
- the device is particularly intended for tubes of dimensions such that the electrodes are fairly close.
- the low weight of the device and its reduced size allowing the use in various fields of lighting and decorative, indoor and outdoor.
- a capacitor 7, mounted in series with the part 4 and a diode 9, is charged continuously through a resistor 8.
- this device being energized, when the gas from the tube 1 is ionized, the tube then being conductive, the capacitor 7 discharges between the electrodes 3 and 2 of the tube 1 causing the priming.
- the part 4 and the capacitor 7 then maintain the brightness of the tube, the resistor 8 and the diode 9 being practically out of circuit due to the high impedance of the resistor 8.
- this same circuit composed of the capacitor 7 of the resistor 8 and of the diode 9 can be mounted on each electrode 2 and 3 of the tube 1 through parts 10 and 11 constituting a duplication of part 4.
- This assembly presented in FIG. 3 allows a doubling of tension favoring the priming of the tube.
- multipliers of power of the discharge the part 4 retaining its characteristics and its role, function of the ratio between the proportions of charge of the polymer and the characteristics length, volume and power of the device.
- the electrical circuits can have more complex structures by proposing a plurality of diodes Dl, D2, D3 and D4 and of capacitors Cl and C2.
Landscapes
- Circuit Arrangements For Discharge Lamps (AREA)
- Vessels And Coating Films For Discharge Lamps (AREA)
- Discharge-Lamp Control Circuits And Pulse- Feed Circuits (AREA)
- Circuit Arrangement For Electric Light Sources In General (AREA)
Description
Claims
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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FR9502445A FR2731131A1 (fr) | 1995-02-23 | 1995-02-23 | Dispositif d'allumage de tubes fluorescents |
FR9502445 | 1995-02-23 | ||
PCT/FR1996/000271 WO1996026628A1 (fr) | 1995-02-23 | 1996-02-21 | Dispositif d'aide a l'allumage et regulation pour tubes fluorescents |
Publications (2)
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EP0811305A1 true EP0811305A1 (fr) | 1997-12-10 |
EP0811305B1 EP0811305B1 (fr) | 1998-12-02 |
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Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP96904166A Expired - Lifetime EP0811305B1 (fr) | 1995-02-23 | 1996-02-21 | Dispositif d'aide a l'allumage et regulation pour tubes fluorescents |
Country Status (11)
Country | Link |
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US (1) | US5898274A (fr) |
EP (1) | EP0811305B1 (fr) |
CN (1) | CN1176733A (fr) |
AT (1) | ATE174184T1 (fr) |
AU (1) | AU4836196A (fr) |
DE (1) | DE69601079T2 (fr) |
DK (1) | DK0811305T3 (fr) |
ES (1) | ES2127006T3 (fr) |
FR (1) | FR2731131A1 (fr) |
GR (1) | GR3029269T3 (fr) |
WO (1) | WO1996026628A1 (fr) |
Families Citing this family (2)
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US5834899A (en) * | 1996-10-16 | 1998-11-10 | Tapeswitch Corporation Of America | Fluorescent apparatus and method employing low-frequency excitation into a conductive-resistive inductive medium |
FR2811506B1 (fr) * | 2000-07-05 | 2002-10-11 | Alexandre Ferrero | Dispositif pour l'amorcage et l'alimentation d'une lampe a decharge gazeuse et appareil d'eclairage l'integrant |
Family Cites Families (4)
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US4092562A (en) * | 1975-07-28 | 1978-05-30 | General Electric Company | Fluorescent lamp unit for multiple installation |
US4415837A (en) * | 1981-11-05 | 1983-11-15 | International Telephone And Telegraph Corporation | Starting circuit for gaseous discharge lamps |
JPH0574587A (ja) * | 1991-03-31 | 1993-03-26 | Toshiba Lighting & Technol Corp | 希ガス放電灯点灯装置 |
WO1993004478A1 (fr) * | 1991-08-23 | 1993-03-04 | Novem Energy Savings B.V. | Appareil de reglage mecanique thermosensible |
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1995
- 1995-02-23 FR FR9502445A patent/FR2731131A1/fr active Pending
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1996
- 1996-02-21 CN CN96192144A patent/CN1176733A/zh active Pending
- 1996-02-21 DE DE69601079T patent/DE69601079T2/de not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1996-02-21 DK DK96904166T patent/DK0811305T3/da active
- 1996-02-21 US US08/894,590 patent/US5898274A/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1996-02-21 ES ES96904166T patent/ES2127006T3/es not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1996-02-21 AU AU48361/96A patent/AU4836196A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1996-02-21 WO PCT/FR1996/000271 patent/WO1996026628A1/fr active IP Right Grant
- 1996-02-21 EP EP96904166A patent/EP0811305B1/fr not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1996-02-21 AT AT96904166T patent/ATE174184T1/de active
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1999
- 1999-02-01 GR GR990400347T patent/GR3029269T3/el unknown
Non-Patent Citations (1)
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Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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FR2731131A1 (fr) | 1996-08-30 |
EP0811305B1 (fr) | 1998-12-02 |
DE69601079D1 (de) | 1999-01-14 |
WO1996026628A1 (fr) | 1996-08-29 |
GR3029269T3 (en) | 1999-05-28 |
US5898274A (en) | 1999-04-27 |
AU4836196A (en) | 1996-09-11 |
ATE174184T1 (de) | 1998-12-15 |
DE69601079T2 (de) | 1999-06-02 |
ES2127006T3 (es) | 1999-04-01 |
DK0811305T3 (da) | 1999-08-16 |
CN1176733A (zh) | 1998-03-18 |
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