Power supply having an auxiliary power cell
US8026637B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J2310/23
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power supply having a plurality of selectively electrically connectable power cells configured to supply power to a load. The power supply comprises a plurality of power cells electrically connected in series and an auxiliary power cell electrically connected in parallel with one of said plurality of power cells. A control is configured to selectively electrically connect said auxiliary cell in parallel with whichever one of said plurality of power cells has a lower power delivery capability.
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