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Multiple input/output power converter and fuel cell vehicle with same

US7804196B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2007
Grant dateSep 28, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T90/40
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multiple input/output power converter includes: at least two input/output circuits to be connected to electric units; a plurality of power converting circuits including switches and at least an inductor, a plurality of capacitors connected to the power converting circuits; and a control circuit for controlling the switches in a plurality of modes to selectively operate the inductor and the capacitors to operate the power converting circuits in either of stepping up, stepping down, or conducting operation. The capacitors are shared among the power converting circuits.

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