Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) direct current (DC) load leveling
US10116163B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J2310/23
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system includes an AC-DC converter configured to convert power from an AC supply to a DC bus to provide a first portion of power a medical imaging load. The system includes an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) coupled to the DC bus. The UPS comprises at least one battery cell and a DC-DC converter comprising one or more switches and coupled between the at least one battery cell and the DC bus. The system includes a control system comprising a processor configured to send one or more signals to control operation of the one or more switches to cause the DC-DC converter to control power discharged from the at least one battery cell to the DC bus to provide a second portion of power to the medical imaging load.
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