18454235. LASER OSCILLATOR AND LASER PROCESSING SYSTEM simplified abstract (Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.)
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LASER OSCILLATOR AND LASER PROCESSING SYSTEM
Organization Name
Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
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LASER OSCILLATOR AND LASER PROCESSING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18454235 titled 'LASER OSCILLATOR AND LASER PROCESSING SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a laser oscillator system that includes a semiconductor laser light source, a drive power source, a switch unit, and a controller. The controller uses a model to determine the required preliminary-charge time for a capacitor to obtain the necessary voltage to drive the laser. It then switches the system from a stop mode to a preliminary-charge mode and finally to a drive mode after the required preliminary-charge time elapses.
- Laser oscillator system with a semiconductor laser light source, drive power source, switch unit, and controller.
- Controller uses a model to determine the required preliminary-charge time for a capacitor.
- System switches from stop mode to preliminary-charge mode and then to drive mode based on the required preliminary-charge time.
Potential Applications
- Laser cutting and engraving machines
- Laser medical devices
- Laser communication systems
Problems Solved
- Efficiently charging the capacitor to drive the laser
- Ensuring the laser has sufficient voltage for operation
Benefits
- Improved performance and reliability of laser oscillators
- Reduced downtime due to efficient charging process
- Enhanced control and switching capabilities
Original Abstract Submitted
Laser oscillator () includes semiconductor laser light source (), drive power source () that drives the semiconductor laser light source with voltage of capacitor () charged, switch unit () that switches a voltage supply state from external power source () to the capacitor, and controller () that controls switching of the switch unit. The controller has a model representing a known relationship between a discharge time that is an elapsed time after supply of voltage from the external power source to the capacitor is stopped, and a required preliminary-charge time that is a time required for the capacitor to obtain a shortage of voltage required to drive the semiconductor laser light source. The controller derives the required preliminary-charge time from the discharge time based on the model to perform mode switching from the stop mode to the preliminary-charge mode, and then performs mode switching from the preliminary-charge mode to the drive mode after the required preliminary-charge time elapses.
