BOOSTER-POWERED VALVE SYSTEM

摘要

A booster-enhanced power supply for a valve control circuit is disclosed. An inductor repeatedly stores energy from a power source, then discharges it through a diode into a capacitor due to the cycling on and off of a switch. The charged capacitor is used as the power source for changing the state of the valve. The charge stored on the capacitor(s) at any given moment is preferably monitored, and the charging cycle is preferably controlled to optimize the use of the boosting circuit for a given application. The boosted power source can provide a consistent output even when the power source provides an consistent power output even when the power source provides an inconsistent power input.