JP2008104308A - Device equipped with different voltage protective function - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To protect against different voltages due to user's erroneous operation or malfunction of a micro-computer or the like without cutting a fuse. <P>SOLUTION: A device equipped with a different voltage protective function includes a protective switch 18 for opening/closing at least a part of a power supply circuit 10 and a control unit 20 for operating the protective switch 18. The control unit 20 is connected to the input side 11 of the power supply circuit 10, and includes a first transistor Q1 for operating the protective switch 18, a first circuit 21 for supplying a first voltage V1 to turn on the first transistor Q1 by the input voltage Vin of the control unit 20, a circuit 22 for delaying the turning-on of the first transistor Q1, and a latch circuit 25 for maintaining the state of the second transistor Q2 for connecting the first circuit 21 to a low voltage side 28b. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an apparatus having a different voltage protection function for protecting a device when the device is connected to a power supply of an unscheduled voltage in an electronic device and an electric device.

  There is a possibility that a device that requires electric power is erroneously connected to a power source of a voltage (different voltage) that is not planned as a voltage supplied to the device. In commercially available devices, the fact that the voltage of the commercial power supply differs from country to country is one factor that causes connection to a power supply of a different voltage. Also, in Japan, 100V (volt) has been standard in homes or offices, but now there are more devices that use 200V, and 100V electronic or electrical devices are connected to a 200V power source. There is a possibility. Further, in electronic and electrical equipment for special applications and industrial electronic and electrical equipment, the power supply voltage varies depending on various requirements. For example, there are many devices designed to be connected to a power source such as DC 12V, DC 24V, and AC 24V. When these devices are connected to a household 100V power source, the devices may be damaged by overvoltage.

In Patent Document 1, when an AC power supply having a voltage higher than the rated value and an input terminal are connected, or when a high voltage of lightning surge is input, the Zener diode is turned on, the transistor is turned on, and the relay is used. The transistor is turned off, the relay is turned off, and the overvoltage protection switch is opened. It also describes that a power supply is kept off by providing a control microcomputer and keeping the relay and the protection switch off.
JP 2002-51453 A

  When an electronic device or electrical device is connected to a power supply with a voltage higher than the rated voltage, the high voltage is applied to the internal power supply or electronic device via the power supply unit of the device, or the power supply unit, regardless of the state of the on / off switch on the device. There is a possibility of joining the part. For example, it is desirable that a high voltage is not applied to the device side even if the device side is in an on state (switch is on) due to an operation error by the user or a malfunction of the control microcomputer.

  The fuse is one of reliable means for interrupting the overvoltage. However, even in a short time, current may flow before the fuse blows. Further, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is desirable to avoid a fuse that has been blown once. Since the fuse is a reliable protection means, it will be mounted on the board as a final protection. Accordingly, there is a demand for protection against a different voltage against a user's erroneous operation, a microcomputer malfunction, and the like without blowing the fuse.

  Furthermore, once a protection function against a different voltage is activated, if it can be easily reset, the value of the protection function may be lost due to a user's erroneous operation, a malfunction of the microcomputer, or the like. On the other hand, if the resetting of the protection function is troublesome, it may not be accepted by a general user and may be mistaken for a device failure or the like.

  One embodiment of the present invention is an apparatus including a protection switch for opening and closing at least a part of a power supply circuit and a control unit (control circuit) for controlling the protection switch. The control unit is connected to the input side (primary side) of the power supply circuit, and the control unit is connected to the first transistor by the first transistor for operating the protection switch and the input voltage of the control unit. On the other hand, a first circuit for supplying a first voltage for closing the protection switch by the first transistor, and a first circuit connected to a circuit having a second voltage, A second transistor for blocking the supply of voltage, a third transistor for turning on the second transistor when the input voltage is higher than a predetermined voltage, and an input when the second transistor is turned on. The voltage includes a fourth transistor for turning on the second transistor and a circuit for delaying the supply of the first voltage to the first transistor.

  In this device, when a voltage is applied to the input side of the power supply circuit, an input voltage is applied to the control unit, whereby the first transistor (transistor switch) is turned on, for example, and the protection switch is closed. One form of operating the protection switch by the first transistor is to turn on and off the relay (electromagnetic relay) by the first transistor and move the protection switch by the relay. Therefore, in this device, the protection switch is normally open (off) and closed (on) by the operation of the first transistor. Therefore, if the first transistor does not enter a state in which the protection switch is closed, that is, if the first voltage (for example, high voltage) is not supplied to the first transistor by the first circuit, the power supply circuit No power is supplied from the output side (secondary side) to the output side, and no voltage is applied to the output side.

  Further, the control unit connects the first circuit to a circuit of a second voltage (for example, a low voltage), a second transistor (transistor switch) for blocking the supply of the first voltage, and an input voltage Is higher than a predetermined voltage and is determined to be an overvoltage, a third transistor (transistor switch) for turning on the second transistor and a delay for supplying the first voltage to the first transistor Circuit. Therefore, if the power supply circuit is mistakenly connected to a power supply of a different voltage that is an overvoltage with respect to the power supply circuit, the third voltage is supplied before the first voltage is supplied to the first transistor. The second transistor is operated by this transistor, and the first voltage is not supplied to the first transistor. For this reason, the protection switch is not closed, and no overvoltage is applied to the output side of the power supply circuit.

  Further, the control unit includes a fourth transistor (transistor switch) for turning on the second transistor by the input voltage when the second transistor is turned on, that is, maintaining the second transistor on. Therefore, once the second transistor is turned on due to overvoltage, the input voltage is applied to the control unit, that is, when the input side of the power supply circuit is connected to the power source (the input side voltage is secured to some extent). If so, the state is retained (latched) and the protection switch is not closed. For this reason, even if the power supply voltage fluctuates or pulsates, the protection switch is not closed, and it is possible to prevent the overvoltage from being applied to the output side due to the time difference between the opening and closing operations of the protection switch.

  Therefore, when the power supply circuit is connected to a power supply circuit and a power supply of a different voltage that is an overvoltage with respect to the electric and electronic devices connected to the output side of the power supply circuit, the protection switch is not closed and the output side Overvoltage can be prevented from being applied to the device. Further, once it is determined that the voltage is overvoltage, the protection switch is not closed even if the power supply voltage fluctuates, and it is possible to prevent the overvoltage from being applied to the output side device due to the fluctuation of the power supply voltage.

  When the input voltage of the control unit disappears, that is, when the input side of the power supply circuit is disconnected from the power supply, the state latch by the fourth transistor is released. For this reason, the protection state is not reset until the input side of the power supply circuit is once disconnected from the power supply, and the protection state is automatically reset by disconnecting from the power supply. Therefore, even when overvoltage (different voltage) protection is activated, this apparatus operates normally by switching the input side of the power supply circuit to a power supply of normal voltage.

  For this reason, in this apparatus, when connected to a power supply of a different voltage, the protection switch is kept open and is not closed, so that a voltage of a different voltage is not applied to the output side. Furthermore, since a processor such as a microcomputer is unnecessary, the protection function is not lost due to the malfunction, and the reliability is high. In addition, the protection against different voltages is automatically reset by disconnecting from the power supply of different voltages, and there is no part that the user operates, so the protection function is not lost by the user's erroneous operation, and in this respect also the reliability is In addition, the user is not burdened with reset effort and risk.

  The third transistor that detects the overvoltage may turn on the second transistor or turn on the fourth transistor. That is, a latch circuit may be configured by the second transistor and the fourth transistor, and the latch circuit may be operated by the third transistor.

  One of the different aspects of the present invention is an apparatus having a protection switch for opening and closing a power supply circuit and a control unit for operating the protection switch, and the control unit is connected to the input side of the power supply circuit. It is connected. The control unit has a first transistor for opening and closing the protection switch, and a first voltage for supplying a first voltage for turning on the first transistor to the first transistor by an input voltage of the control unit. And a second transistor for connecting the first circuit to the second voltage circuit and blocking the supply of the first voltage. When the second transistor is turned on, the input voltage A latch circuit for maintaining the state, in order to delay the supply of the first voltage to the first transistor and the latch circuit that turns on the second transistor when the input voltage is higher than a predetermined voltage Circuit.

  In these devices, when the power supply circuit is connected to an AC power supply, the power supply circuit further includes a rectifier circuit that connects the control unit and the upstream side of the power supply circuit.

  One form of these devices included in the present invention is a device for providing a protection function for electrical and electronic devices connected to the output side (secondary side). In addition, other forms of these devices have an insulation type or non-insulation type power supply unit (power supply circuit, power transmission unit) and switching power supply unit on the secondary side for changing or stabilizing the voltage. It is an installed power supply. An example of the power supply device is an adapter of a portable device.

  Still other forms of these devices include electrical and electronic equipment incorporating such secondary side power supplies, such as actuators, personal computers, communication devices, gaming equipment, imaging and audio equipment, home or business Electrical equipment for vehicles, and electrical equipment for vehicles.

  Another aspect of the present invention is a control unit for operating a protection switch. The control unit can be provided as a control circuit alone, or mounted on a printed circuit board together with other circuits, or can be provided alone or in a chip with other functions.

  FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of the game machine. The game machine 1 includes a game machine body 2, a power supply unit (power supply circuit) 3 for supplying appropriate power to the game machine body 2, and a power supply circuit for supplying power to the power supply unit 3. 10, a control unit 20 for controlling the protection switch 18 provided in the power supply circuit 10, and a rectifier circuit 30 for supplying direct current to the control unit 20 from the input side of the power supply circuit 10. . The game machine body 2 includes, for example, a processor, a display, an operation station, a memory, and the like.

  The power supply unit (power supply circuit) 3 is referred to as a converter, a regulator, or the like, and supplies the game machine body 2 with electric power whose voltage is controlled within a rated range. Further, the power supply unit 3 is also used to supply electric power for charging the battery 5 when the game machine main body 2 includes the battery 5. A typical power supply unit 3 for processing electricity and supplying it to the apparatus is called a transformer switching power supply. The power supply unit 3 is roughly classified into an insulation type including an insulation transformer and a non-insulation type not including an insulation transformer, and is used for each application. Therefore, the game machine 1 including the power supply unit 3 is only an example of the present invention.

  The apparatus which is one form of this invention contains the various apparatus which incorporated the power supply unit 3. FIG. An example is a mobile device, which includes a mobile phone charger, other mobile device chargers, a battery charger and an AC adapter. Another example is telecommunication equipment including telephones, fax machines, routers, etc., including equipment with built-in power supply units and power supply devices externally attached as adapters to them. Another different example is an information processing device and a peripheral device including a personal computer, such as a printer and a scanner, and includes a device having a built-in power supply unit and a power supply device externally attached thereto as an adapter. Yet another example is home and commercial video and audio equipment including televisions, stereos, etc., including equipment with built-in power supply units and power supplies external to them as adapters. Still another example is an industrial control / measurement device including a measurement device, a recording device, and the like, and includes a device having a built-in power supply unit and a power supply device externally attached thereto as an adapter. Still another example is a device used in a moving space such as in a car or a ship and their power supply devices. In other words, the device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes all devices that can be connected to power supplies having different voltages.

  In the apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 1, the input side (primary side) 11 of the power supply circuit 10 is a power supply facility prepared in a home, office, factory, car, etc., for example, wall power supply (socket, outlet, outlet) ) With a plug 4. An output side (secondary side) 12 of the power supply circuit 10 is connected to the power supply unit 3. Therefore, power is supplied from the power supply facility to the power supply unit 3 via the power supply circuit 10. The protection switch 18 is a switch for mechanically opening and closing one wiring of the power supply circuit 10. The protection switch 18 may be a switch for mechanically opening and closing a plurality of wires or all the wires constituting the power supply circuit 10. For this reason, when the protection switch 18 is opened (off), no power is supplied to the power supply unit 3, and the voltage of the power supply facility to which the plug 4 is connected is directly applied to the power supply unit 3. Can be prevented.

  The protection switch 18 is an electromagnetic relay type switch, and when the coil 19 of the relay Ry is not excited (when the relay Ry is off), the protection switch 18 is open (off). When the coil 19 of the relay Ry is excited (when the relay Ry is turned on), the protection switch 18 is closed (on). Therefore, when the relay Ry is turned on, power is supplied to the power supply unit 3 via the power supply circuit 10.

  The control unit 20 is a circuit for energizing / de-energizing the coil 19 by supplying / interrupting current to the coil 19, thereby turning on / off the relay Ry and controlling the opening / closing of the protection switch 18. For this reason, the control unit 20 includes a first transistor switch Q1 for turning on and off the circuit 29 for supplying power to the coil 19 and operating the protection switch.

  In this example, the power supply circuit 10 is scheduled to be connected to an AC power supply, and the control unit 20 is connected to the input side (primary side) 11 of the power supply circuit 10 via the rectifier circuit 30. ing. Specifically, the rectifier circuit 30 is connected downstream of the fuse 13 on the input side 11 of the power supply circuit 10. Further, the thermistor 14 is connected in series in order to prevent inrush current when connected. The rectifier circuit 30 includes a diode bridge 31 for full-wave rectification and a smoothing capacitor 32. Therefore, the supply voltage Vs of the AC power source to which the power supply circuit 10 is connected is converted into a direct current as the input voltage Vin at the input high potential terminal 28a and the low potential terminal 28b of the control unit 20. A voltage (potential difference) is input.

  The control unit 20 includes a first circuit 21 for supplying the first voltage V1 for turning on the first transistor switch Q1 to the gate Q1g of the first transistor switch Q1 by the input voltage Vin. Have. Further, the control unit 20 connects the first circuit 21 to the low potential side circuit (terminal) 28b, which is the second voltage, and a second transistor Q2 for blocking the supply of the first voltage V1. When the second transistor Q2 is turned on, the latch circuit 25 maintains the state by the input voltage Vin. Further, when the input voltage Vin is higher than a predetermined voltage, the control unit 20 includes a voltage detection circuit 24 that turns on the latch circuit 25 and a circuit 22 for delaying the supply of the first voltage V1 to the first transistor Q1. When the input voltage Vin is higher than a predetermined voltage, the protection switch 18 is prevented from closing.

  Specifically, the first circuit 21 of this example includes a Zener diode ZD10 connected in series with the resistor R10 and the resistor R85 between the high potential side 28a and the gate Q1g. Further, the first circuit 21 includes a resistor R12 connected between the gate Q1g and the low potential side 28b. Therefore, when the input voltage Vin exceeds the voltage V10 at which the Zener diode ZD10 conducts, the first circuit 21 causes the gate Q1g of the first transistor Q1, which is an n-channel power FET, to have a high potential (first potential). V1), the first transistor Q1 is turned on, and the circuit 29 becomes conductive. For this reason, the coil 19 is excited by the input potential Vin of the control unit 20, and the protection switch 18 is operated to be closed (ON).

  However, a capacitor C2 constituting a delay circuit (mask circuit) 22 is connected in parallel with the resistor R12. Therefore, the voltage of the gate Q1g does not reach the first voltage V1 that turns on the transistor Q1 until the capacitor C2 is charged even when the first circuit 21 is turned on. During the time lag generated by the delay circuit 22, the voltage detection circuit 24 detects that the supply voltage Vs on the input side of the power supply circuit 10 is higher than a predetermined value. 1 circuit 21 is short-circuited to the low potential side 28b. For this reason, the voltage of the gate Q1g does not reach the predetermined first voltage V1 even if the Zener diode ZD10 is turned on by the input voltage Vin, and the transistor Q1 is not turned on. Therefore, the protection switch 18 is not operated to be closed (on) and is kept open (off).

  The voltage V10 at which the Zener diode ZD10 of the first circuit 21 becomes conductive is higher than the minimum input voltage Vin that allows the latch circuit 25 to hold the latched state. When the input voltage Vin becomes low enough to not hold the latched state, the latch circuit 25 is reset. At the input voltage Vin at that time, the transistor Q1 is not turned on, and the protection switch 18 is not closed. For this reason, for example, when an overvoltage (different voltage) is applied and the latch state is entered, the device is accidentally connected to the overvoltage (different voltage) input when the plug is unplugged and the voltage becomes so low that the latch state cannot be maintained. However, it is possible to prevent an overvoltage (different voltage) from being applied to the power supply unit 3.

  Note that two Zener diodes ZD6 and ZD11 connected in series are connected in parallel with the coil 19 of the relay Ry. This is for overvoltage protection of the coil 19, and the power derating of the Zener diode during steady operation can be secured in relation to the resistance value of the resistor R61 connected in series with the coil 19. The two Zener diodes ZD6 and ZD11 can be replaced with one Zener diode. The resistors R61 and R10 are power resistors, and in this example, 2W rated products are used. The other resistors are 1 / 4W rated products.

  The voltage detection circuit 24 includes resistors R3 to R6 connected in series between the high potential side 28a and the low potential side 28b, and a Zener diode ZD1 for detecting a voltage divided by these resistors. In this example, the voltage on the high potential side of the resistor R6 is detected by the Zener diode ZD1, and it is detected that the input voltage Vin is higher than the predetermined voltage, that is, the supply voltage Vs is higher than the planned voltage. ing.

  The latch circuit 25 includes an npn-type third transistor switch Q3 that is turned on when the Zener diode ZD1 is turned on, a pnp-type fourth transistor switch Q4 that is turned on when the third transistor switch Q3 is turned on, And an npn-type second transistor switch Q2 that is turned on when the four transistor switches Q4 are turned on. The second transistor switch Q2 is connected in parallel with the capacitor C2 of the delay circuit 22 via the diode D32 and the resistor R87. Therefore, when the second transistor Q2 is turned on, the capacitor C2 is not charged, the voltage of the gate Q1g of the first transistor switch Q1 does not rise, and the first transistor switch Q1 is not turned on.

  Further, the emitter side Q4e of the fourth transistor Q4 is connected to the high potential side 28a via the resistor R10, and the base side Q4b is connected to the collector side Q2c of the second transistor Q2 via the diode D33. Therefore, even if the third transistor switch Q3 is turned off, if the second transistor Q2 is on and the input voltage Vin is higher than a predetermined voltage, the fourth transistor Q4 is turned on. For this reason, the fourth transistor Q4 and the second transistor Q2 latch and hold the signal obtained from the third transistor switch Q3 (the signal whose input voltage Vin is high). Further, a Zener diode ZD3 is connected between the emitter side Q4e of the fourth transistor Q4 and the low potential side 28b, so that the voltage of the latch circuit 25 is stabilized and overvoltage protection is achieved.

  The state in which the protection switch 18 is opened due to overvoltage by the latch circuit 25 (the state in which the protection switch 18 is not closed) is as long as the voltage Vs on the input side 11 of the power supply circuit 10 exists (maintaining the latched state and the ON voltage of the transistor Q1). The relationship is maintained as described above). For this reason, even if the power supply voltage Vs fluctuates or pulsates, the protection switch 18 does not close. When the power supply voltage Vs is lowered, even if the protection switch 18 is closed (turned on), there is a possibility that the power supply unit 3 and the device main body 2 are not affected. However, once the protection switch 18 is closed (on), the protection switch 18 is opened (off) after the overvoltage is detected. Therefore, even if it is very small, a time required for operation occurs. There is a possibility of joining the unit 3 and / or the device body 2.

  In this control unit 20, when connected to a power source that is overvoltage (different voltage), the protection switch 18 is not closed (ON) from the beginning until the power source voltage Vs disappears, that is, the plug 4 is pulled out from the outlet. The protective switch 18 is not closed until Therefore, the possibility (opportunity) that an overvoltage is applied to the secondary power supply unit 3 and / or the device main body 2 via the power supply circuit 10 is very low and can be almost zero.

  On the other hand, when the power supply voltage Vs disappears, the latch circuit 25 is reset. For this reason, even after connection to a power supply having a voltage that is not rated, the protection operation is reset only by removing the plug 4. Therefore, after that, simply by inserting the plug 4 into a power supply having a voltage within the rated range, the protection switch 18 is automatically closed (ON), and the power supply unit 3 and the device 2 normally operate. For example, even if the voltage of sockets (outlets, outlets) around the world is not known, when the plug 4 of the adapter according to the present invention is inserted into the socket, the power can be used if the adapter cannot handle the voltage. Is not supplied to the device itself. On the other hand, if the voltage of the socket is within the voltage range that can be supported by the adapter, the power is supplied to the device body simply by inserting the plug 4. Therefore, the user can use sockets of different voltages around the world with peace of mind.

  The power supply unit 3 normally defines an input voltage range and guarantees operation within that range. However, if a voltage higher than the specified range is applied by mistake, the power supply will malfunction or be destroyed. In particular, in the case of a non-insulated power supply, there is a possibility that the set-side board is destroyed and a serious accident occurs. In the case of such an erroneous input of an out-of-specific voltage, in the apparatus provided with the control unit 20 and the protection switch 18, the power supply unit 3 is protected, and the AC power source within the specified range is reapplied to return to normal. To do.

  In other words, in this device 1, by connecting the power supply circuit 10 to the power supply input, the relay Ry that has been turned off before the power is turned on can be controlled by the voltage Vs if the power supply voltage Vs is within the specified range. The first transistor Q1 is turned on and the relay Ry is turned on. On the other hand, when the power supply voltage Vs is a high voltage outside the specified range, the DC voltage rectified by the rectifier circuit 30 is divided by R3 to R6 and detected by the Zener diode ZD1. Until the Zener diode ZD1 detects and enters the protection operation, the transistor Q3 is not turned on due to the time constant formed by the delay capacitor C2. When a different voltage is detected by the Zener diode ZD1, the latch circuit 25 including the transistors Q3, Q4, and Q2 lowers the gate-source of the transistor Q1 to the GND potential (low potential), and the relay maintains the state. Keep Ry off.

  Although the relay Ry is kept off after the different voltage is applied, the input voltage Vin is also reset by temporarily resetting the power supply voltage Vs, whereby the protection state of the relay Ry returns to normal. Further, by keeping the relay Ry in the off state after detecting the different voltage, the relay Ry does not malfunction even if an unspecified high voltage is input in the chattering state, and the power supply circuit is protected. The threshold value for detecting an unspecified high voltage can be arbitrarily set by a constant of the Zener diode ZD1.

  This control unit (control circuit) 20 can be protected regardless of whether the power supply unit 3 is an insulating type or a non-insulating type, and can be mounted on the apparatus 1 together with them. In addition, a standby power source for driving the control unit 20 is not required, and the control unit 20 can be configured on the primary side, so that an insulating transformer is not required. An insulating transformer may be provided in the control unit. In the control unit 20, the latch circuit 25 for maintaining the protection state is constituted by three transistors, and the mask time until the relay Ry is driven by the time constant of the electrolytic capacitor C2 of the delay circuit 22 Can be set. Therefore, in this control unit 20, a safe protection state can be maintained with a simple circuit configuration. In other words, the control unit 20 does not open the protection switch 18 when it detects the power supply voltage Vs of the different voltage that becomes an overvoltage, but closes the protection switch 18 only when the power supply voltage Vs is within the rating, Thus, overvoltage protection is provided in which the different power supply voltage Vs is not connected without closing the protection switch 18. The protection function provided by the control unit 20 corresponds to not only a different voltage but also a case where the power supply voltage Vs becomes an overvoltage for some reason.

  Further, the control unit 20 may change the resistance, the capacitor, the diode, and the like depending on the power supply voltage to be dealt with, but can be configured to protect the power supply voltage Vs from the range of 10 V or less to several hundreds V. Yes, versatility is high. Further, when used for output overvoltage protection of a multi-output type switching power supply, it is possible to reduce only the overvoltage generation output.

  The control unit 20 may include a control device including program control such as a microcomputer, but as described above, the control device including program control is not necessary for obtaining a protection function. Furthermore, it is not necessary for the user to perform a special operation for obtaining the protection function or to perform a special operation for resetting the protection function. Accordingly, it is possible to eliminate the possibility of a malfunction of the microcomputer and an erroneous operation by the user, and the control unit 20 can provide a more reliable different voltage protection function.

It is a circuit diagram which shows the outline | summary of the apparatus of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Device which has a protection function 2 Apparatus main body, 3 Power supply unit 10 Power supply circuit, 18 Protection switch, Ry relay 20 Control unit, 21 1st circuit, 22 Circuit for delay 24 Voltage detection circuit, 25 Latch circuits Q1-Q4 Transistor

Claims (7)

A protective switch for opening and closing at least part of the power supply circuit;
A control unit for controlling the protection switch,
The control unit is connected to the input side of the power supply circuit, and the control unit is
A first transistor for operating the protection switch;
A first circuit for supplying a first voltage for closing the protection switch by the first transistor to the first transistor by an input voltage of the control unit;
A second transistor for connecting the first circuit to a second voltage circuit and blocking the supply of the first voltage;
A third transistor for turning on the second transistor when the input voltage is higher than a predetermined voltage;
A fourth transistor for turning on the second transistor by the input voltage when the second transistor is turned on;
And a circuit for delaying the supply of the first voltage to the first transistor.   2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first transistor turns on and off a relay for driving the protection switch.   2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the third transistor turns on the fourth transistor. A protective switch for opening and closing at least part of the power supply circuit;
A device having a control unit for operating the protection switch,
The control unit is connected to the input side of the power supply circuit, and the control unit is
A first transistor for operating the protection switch;
A first circuit for supplying a first voltage for closing the protection switch by the first transistor to the first transistor by an input voltage of the control unit;
Including a second transistor for connecting the first circuit to a second voltage circuit and blocking the supply of the first voltage, and when the second transistor is turned on, the input voltage causes A latch circuit for maintaining the state, wherein the second transistor is turned on when the input voltage is higher than a predetermined voltage;
And a circuit for delaying the supply of the first voltage to the first transistor.   5. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a rectifier circuit that connects the control unit and an upstream side of the power supply circuit. A control unit for a device having a power supply circuit and a protection switch for opening and closing at least a part of the power supply circuit,
The control unit is connected to the input side of the power supply circuit,
A first transistor for operating the protection switch;
A first circuit for supplying a first voltage for closing the protection switch by the first transistor to the first transistor by an input voltage of the control unit;
A second transistor for connecting the first circuit to a second voltage circuit and blocking the supply of the first voltage;
A third transistor for turning on the second transistor when the input voltage is higher than a predetermined voltage;
A fourth transistor for turning on the second transistor by the input voltage when the second transistor is turned on;
And a circuit for delaying the supply of the first voltage to the first transistor. A control unit for a device having a power supply circuit and a protection switch for opening and closing at least a part of the power supply circuit,
The control unit is connected to the input side of the power supply circuit,
A first transistor for operating the protection switch;
A first circuit for supplying a first voltage for closing the protection switch by the first transistor to the first transistor by an input voltage of the control unit;
Including a second transistor for connecting the first circuit to a second voltage circuit and blocking the supply of the first voltage, and when the second transistor is turned on, the input voltage causes A latch circuit for maintaining the state, wherein the second transistor is turned on when the input voltage is higher than a predetermined voltage;
And a circuit for delaying the supply of the first voltage to the first transistor.

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