Multi-input power conversion and energy storage
US11258258B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/76
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses, systems, and methods are presented for energy storage. A plurality of input connectors are configured to receive input power from one or more power sources. A plurality of input power converters are coupled to the input connectors, and are configured to convert the input power to direct current (DC) power for storage. A controller is configured to control power flow through the input power converters on a per-converter basis so that separate converters are separately controlled. One or more output power converters are configured to convert stored DC power to output power for use by one or more loads. The controller is configured to control power flow through the one or more output power converters. One or more output connectors are configured to transfer the output power to the one or more loads.
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