Adapter System for IC and Transient Voltage Circuit
Patent Number: US 11114845 Grant Date: 2021-09-07 Filing Date: 2018-01-11
Overview
This adapter system provides robust transient-voltage protection for sensitive electronics by integrating a compact, hot‑swappable suppression module and an intelligent monitoring PCB. Filed on January 11, 2018 and granted on September 7, 2021, the patent—assigned to Maxi Volt Corporation Inc. of Amarillo, TX—describes a multilayer circuit architecture that embeds power and neutral suppression components on separate layers with a dielectric shield, delivering high-density protection in DIN‑rail and panel-ready form factors. Inventors based in Amarillo, TX designed an architecture that combines zinc‑oxide varistors, fuses, diodes (including a diode bridge), capacitors, inductors and isolated Form C contacts to clamp and filter spikes while providing dedicated monitoring and alarm outputs. The system is ground‑independent for improved lightning resistance, supports single‑ and multi‑phase voltages, and prioritizes equipment safety by enabling controlled shutdown on phase loss rather than allowing damaging transient events.
Key Features
- Multi‑layer PCB with dielectric shielding separating power and common circuits
- Hybrid suppression network: varistors, fuses, capacitors, resistors, diodes, and inductors
- Monitoring circuit protected by a diode bridge with alarm output (common/NC/NO)
- Hot‑swappable DIN‑rail 8‑pin base and plug‑and‑play header harness
- Ground‑independent design and sinewave correction for improved clamping performance
This patented design reduces equipment downtime and component damage in industrial, HVAC, photovoltaic and marine applications. By combining dense hardware suppression with smart monitoring, it advances practical surge protection for modern power environments.
Invention Details
Abstract: An adapter system for protection of electronics from voltage spikes induced on connected wires. Said adapter system comprises an enclosure, one or more power line connectors and a suppression elements. Two or more plug sockets comprise at least a first line socket and a neutral socket. Said first line socket connects to a first line. Said neutral socket connects to a neutral. Said adapter system is configured to connect to at least said first line with said one or more power line connectors and suppressing a portion of a power on said first line with said suppression elements.
Summary of the Invention: An adapter system for protection of electronics from voltage spikes induced on connected wires. Said adapter system comprises an enclosure, a power line connectors and a suppression elements. A plug sockets comprise at least a first line socket and a neutral socket. Said first line socket connects to a first line. Said neutral socket connects to a neutral. Said adapter system is configured to connect to at least said first line with said power line connectors and suppressing a portion of a power on said first line with said suppression elements.
An adapter system for protection of electronics from voltage spikes induced on connected wires. Said adapter system comprises an enclosure, a power line connectors and a suppression elements. A plug sockets comprise at least a first line socket and a neutral socket. Said first line socket connects to a first line. Said neutral socket connects to a neutral. Said adapter system is configured to connect to at least said first line with said power line connectors and suppressing a portion of a power on said first line with said suppression elements. Said suppression elements comprises one or more PCB headers each having one or more header connectors, one or more fuses, one or more varistors, one or more resistors, one or more diodes, one or more capacitors, an inductor, one or more switches, a K1, one or more buses. A portion of said suppression elements comprise a monitoring circuit. Said monitoring circuit is protected from other portions of said suppression elements with a diode bridge. Said one or more PCB headers comprise a first PCB header. Said first PCB header comprises a first header connector, a second header connector, and a third header connector. Said first PCB header comprises a first fuse between to said first header connector and a first suppression bus.
Patent Document
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