Configurable multiple power source system
US7170194B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M1/008
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for supplying additional power to a module having an internal power supply, the system comprising: a module having an associated power supply, the power supply not being designed to accommodate power sharing; at least one load associated with the module, the load receiving power from the power supply; a variable current limited power source connected to the module supplying additional power to the at least one load; and a controller; whereby the variable current limited power supply is responsive to an output of the controller to vary the current limit of the variable current limited power supply.
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