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Backup power supply with parallel AC power source and DC power source

US7394674B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 28, 2004
Grant dateJul 1, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02J1/102
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided is a backup power supply comprising at least one DC/DC power electrically connected to a DC power source for taking DC current therefrom prior to providing regulated DC current, at least one AC/DC power electrically connected to an AC power source for taking AC current therefrom prior to providing rectified DC current, and a power control device including a power balance unit, a power output circuit, and a detection circuit each interconnected the AC/DC power and the DC/DC power. The power control device can combine DC current from both the AC/DC power and the DC/DC power prior to providing to an electronic device (e.g., computer). The invention can continue providing electricity to the computer in the event of not only a malfunctioning of the AC/DC or DC/DC power but also a power outage of either the AC or DC power source.

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