Multi-mode energy router
US10097078B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M3/1586
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with presently disclosed embodiments, a multi-mode energy router (MMER) is provided. The MMER includes a functional block of power electronics under processor control. In addition, the MMER includes a plurality of switches that can be controlled to route power from specific sources or loads to the input or output of the functional block. The MMER enables a single functional block of power electronics to selectively provide bi-directional power conversion between AC and DC components and between DC and DC components.
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