Power supply apparatus with reserve battery modules and method for providing backup power
US9184451B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01M50/224
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power supply apparatus has at least one modular reserve battery magazine with a plurality of compartments. A plurality of reserve battery modules may be respectively replaceably provided in corresponding ones of the plurality of compartments, each of the plurality of reserve battery modules being configured to provide power when a reserve battery provided therein is activated. Each reserve battery module of the plurality of reserve battery modules includes a sleeve and a reserve battery provided within the sleeve, the sleeve being configured to fit within one of the plurality of compartments in a predetermined orientation. Each sleeve may be detachably connectable within any compartment of the plurality of compartments and includes electrical connections so that each reserve battery module of the plurality of reserve battery modules is separately replaceable while the power supply apparatus remains remotely located.
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