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System, method, and apparatus for power distribution in an electric mobile application during run time using configurable electrical interface ports
US2021006061A9 · US · A9
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2021006061-A9 |
| Application number | US-201916710573-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A9 |
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Publication date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Grant date | — |
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A multi-port power converter including a housing including a plurality of ports structured to electrically interface to a plurality of loads, the plurality of loads having distinct electrical characteristics; a plurality of solid-state components configured to provide selected electrical power outputs and to accept selected electrical power inputs; a plurality of solid-state switches configured to provide selected connectivity between the plurality of solid-state components and the plurality of ports; and a controller, the controller including: a component bank configuration circuit structured to interpret a port electrical interface description during a run-time operation of the multi-port power converter, the port electrical interface description comprising a description of at least a portion of the distinct electrical characteristics; and a component bank implementation circuit structured to provide solid switch states in response to the port electrical interface description, and wherein the plurality of solid-state switches are responsive to the solid switch states.
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What is claimed is: 1 . A multi-port power converter, comprising: a housing comprising a plurality of ports structured to electrically interface to a plurality of loads, the plurality of loads having distinct electrical characteristics; a plurality of solid-state components configured to provide selected electrical power outputs and to accept selected electrical power inputs; a plurality of solid-state switches configured to provide selected connectivity between the plurality of solid-state components and the plurality of ports; and a controller, the controller comprising: a component bank configuration circuit structured to interpret a port electrical interface description during a run-time operation of the multi-port power converter, the port electrical interface description comprising a description of at least a portion of the distinct electrical characteristics; and a component bank implementation circuit structured to provide solid switch states in response to the port electrical interface description, and wherein the plurality of solid-state switches are responsive to the solid switch states. 2 . A controller, comprising: a component bank configuration circuit structured to interpret a port electrical interface description during a run-time operation of a multi-port power converter, the port electrical interface description comprising a description of at least a portion of distinct electrical characteristics; and a component bank implementation circuit structured to provide solid switch states in response to the port electrical interface description, and wherein a plurality of solid-state switches are responsive to the solid switch states. 3 . A method, comprising: providing a power converter having a plurality of ports; interpreting a port electrical interface description during a run-time operation of the power converter, the port electrical interface description comprising a description of at least a portion of distinct electrical characteristics; and providing solid switch states in response to the port electrical interface description, and wherein a plurality of solid-state switches are responsive to the solid switch states.
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- What does patent US2021006061A9 cover?
- A multi-port power converter including a housing including a plurality of ports structured to electrically interface to a plurality of loads, the plurality of loads having distinct electrical characteristics; a plurality of solid-state components configured to provide selected electrical power outputs and to accept selected electrical power inputs; a plurality of solid-state switches configured…
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- Eaton Intelligent Power Ltd
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- Primary CPC classification B60L3/04. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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