Electrical control circuits for an energy converting apparatus
US8559197B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02P2101/45
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one aspect the invention relates to an electrical circuit for use with a generator having an output port, the circuit to modify one of an electric current or voltage from the generator. The circuit includes a rectifier to convert the alternating current from the generator to direct current, the rectifier having a first port and a second port, the rectifier first port in communication with the output port of the generator; and a direct current to alternating current inverter to convert the direct current from the rectifier to alternating current, the inverter having a first port and a second port, the first port of the inverter in communication with the second port of the rectifier. In one embodiment, the generator is a linear alternator positioned within an energy converting apparatus comprising a Stirling engine having a piston such that motion of the piston drives the linear alternator.
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