View source for 20240029933. ADJUSTABLE INDUCTOR AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME simplified abstract (Hubbell Incorporated)

=ADJUSTABLE INDUCTOR AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Hubbell Incorporated|Hubbell Incorporated]]


[[Category:Hubbell Incorporated]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Kenneth Edward Pagenkopf of Shorewood WI (US)|Kenneth Edward Pagenkopf of Shorewood WI (US)]][[Category:Kenneth Edward Pagenkopf of Shorewood WI (US)]]

==ADJUSTABLE INDUCTOR AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240029933 titled 'ADJUSTABLE INDUCTOR AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes an adjustable inductor with a toroidal core that has multiple gaps. The gaps are filled with compressible gap material. The inductor also includes at least one winding wound on the core, a force-applying structure, and a film that covers the inductor. The force-applying structure is designed to apply a force to the core, which adjusts the gaps and the inductance of the inductor. The film is configured to restrict the movement of the force-applying structure when the temperature exceeds a certain threshold, but allows movement below that threshold.

* The inductor has a toroidal core with multiple gaps.
* Compressible gap material is placed in the gaps.
* At least one winding is wound on the core.
* A force-applying structure is included to adjust the gaps and inductance.
* A film covers the inductor.
* The film restricts the movement of the force-applying structure above a certain temperature threshold.
* The film allows movement of the force-applying structure below the threshold.

Potential Applications:
* Adjustable inductors are commonly used in electronic circuits, such as in power supplies, filters, and oscillators.
* This technology could be applied in various industries where adjustable inductors are needed, such as telecommunications, automotive, and aerospace.

Problems Solved:
* Traditional inductors have fixed inductance values, limiting their flexibility in different circuit applications.
* Adjusting the inductance of conventional inductors often requires physically altering the core or winding configuration.
* This adjustable inductor solves these problems by providing a mechanism to change the inductance without physically modifying the core or winding.

Benefits:
* The adjustable inductor allows for easy and precise adjustment of inductance without the need for physical modifications.
* The compressible gap material provides a reliable and consistent means of adjusting the inductance.
* The film covering the inductor ensures stability and prevents unwanted movement of the force-applying structure at higher temperatures.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

an adjustable inductor including a toroidal core defining a plurality of gaps, a compressible gap material positioned in the gaps, at least one winding wound on the core, a force-applying structure, and a film substantially covering the adjustable inductor. the force-applying structure is operable to apply a force to the core to adjust the gaps and thereby an inductance of the adjustable inductor. the film is configured to prevent movement of force-applying structure when above a predetermined temperature threshold, and allow movement of the force-applying structure when below the predetermined threshold.



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