In-rush current limiter and method for stowable and carry-on devices
US9112345B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02H9/001
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for limiting in-rush current from a power source to a load includes sensing that a load has been electrically connected to receive electrical power from the power source. A current limiter circuit is configured to at least inhibit electrical current flow from the power source to the load for a predetermined time period. After the predetermined time period, the current limiter circuit is configured to no longer at least inhibit the electrical current flow from the power source to the load. Upon sensing that the load has been electrically disconnected from the power source, the current limiter circuit is reconfigured to at least inhibit electrical current flow from the power source to a load that may be subsequently connected to receive electrical power from the power source.
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