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Power outlet device for charger and method of transmitting power thereof

US7332834B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 11, 2006
Grant dateFeb 19, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02J7/0031
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power outlet device for a charger comprises an input port, a DC power supply unit, a control unit, a current sensor, a switch, and an output port. The input port of the power outlet device for a charger is used to receive an AC power, and the current sensor and the switch are controlled by the control unit to output the AC power from the output port. Wherein the control unit monitors and controls the current value according to the current sensor and the switch to determine transmission of the AC power so as to effectively manage power and save energy.

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