Uninterruptable power supply with supplemental power apportionment
US11489362B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J9/068
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and control methods are disclosed. The UPS can deliver power from a first source, such as AC grid power, under normal operating conditions and a from second source, such as batteries, if power from the first source is unavailable or unsuitable. The UPS can also allocate power to and among various connected loads and can supply supplemental power to a load if that load has surpassed its regular power allocation. For example, when the power output or demand from the loads exceeds the available incoming power from the first power source, supplemental power may be supplied from the second source. Thus, the UPS can support temporary surges in power demand by apportioning power among loads and by temporarily engaging all available power sources, if needed.
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