KR102637683B1 - Power generation and distribution - Google Patents

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating, storing, and/or distributing power are disclosed. The system may include two or more direct current battery subsystems, a direct current motor/alternating current generator combination, a power distribution network, and battery recharging elements. One battery subsystem can power the alternating current generator while the other battery subsystem uses a portion of the generated power to charge it. Excess power can service other electrical loads. The roles of the battery subsystems may be periodically and repeatedly switched between charging and power supply.

Description

Power generation and distribution

[0001] This application is a series of U.S. patent applications filed on February 25, 2020, which are a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 16/430,342, filed on June 3, 2019 Priority is claimed for No. 16/800,146.

[0002] The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for generating, storing, and/or providing electrical energy.

[0003] Worldwide consumption of electricity is vast and is likely to continue to increase as traditionally non-electrically driven machines are replaced by their electrically driven counterparts. For example, electrically driven vehicles, and especially passenger cars, are becoming increasingly prevalent in countries' road systems. A popular American electric vehicle manufacturer, which recorded annual sales of approximately 50,000 units in 2015-16, has announced its intention to increase sales to 500,000 units within just a few years.

[0004] The driving forces for switching to electric power are multifaceted. The cost and environmental impact of generating electricity is considered superior to that of alternative power sources such as fossil fuel-based power. This superiority is amplified by government and industry incentives that encourage consumers to utilize electric power instead of non-electrical power. For example, electric vehicle users have enjoyed tax breaks, preferential parking, priority road access, and free charging, all provided through their use of electricity as opposed to the fossil fuel-generated electricity needed for their transportation. Accordingly, the need for systems for generating, storing, and distributing power continues to increase.

[0005] Developed countries all have sophisticated power generation and distribution systems deployed throughout the country, sometimes referred to as “power grids.” Although the grid is widely used and ubiquitous, it is not always available and may not provide the lowest power costs over the long term. Power outages are rare, but occasional storms can disrupt power distribution to significant portions of the population for extended periods of time. These power outages can disrupt home and work life and cause significant loss of productivity and comfort. Additionally, the cost of obtaining power from the grid can be significant, and there is little ability to inject much competition into the system to drive down prices. Accordingly, a need exists for both mobile and stationary power generation systems that are large enough to power a single home, business, and vehicle and do not rely heavily on the grid for day-to-day operations.

[0006] Accordingly, it is an object of some (but not necessarily all) embodiments of the present invention to provide systems and methods for efficiently generating power for homes, businesses, and vehicles. It is also an object of some (but not necessarily all) embodiments of the present invention to provide systems and methods for efficiently storing and distributing power for homes, businesses, and vehicles. These and other advantages of some (but not necessarily all) embodiments of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the arts of power generation, storage, and distribution.

[0007] In response to the above-described challenges, the applicant has developed an innovative power system comprising: an electric battery subsystem; a switching subsystem coupled to the electric battery subsystem; an electrically powered function control subsystem coupled to the switching subsystem and the electrical battery subsystem, the electrically powered function control subsystem comprising a processor and a memory; a capacitor subsystem coupled to the electrically driven function control subsystem; an electric motor coupled to an electrically driven function control subsystem; an electric generator subsystem operably connected to an electric motor; a power distribution subsystem coupled to the electric generator subsystem by an inverter subsystem, the power distribution subsystem comprising an outlet load line configured to be coupled to an electrical load; an inductor subsystem coupled to the power distribution subsystem; and a rectifier subsystem coupled to the inductor subsystem, switching subsystem, and electric battery subsystem.

[0008] The applicant has further developed an innovative power system comprising first and second electric battery subsystems - each with a first pole having a first polarity and a second pole having a second polarity. Having -; a switching subsystem coupled to a first pole of the first electric battery subsystem and coupled to a first pole of the second electric battery subsystem; an electrically driven function control subsystem coupled to the switching subsystem and second poles of the first and second electric battery subsystems, the electrically driven function control subsystem comprising a processor and a memory; a capacitor subsystem coupled to the electrically driven function control subsystem; an electric motor coupled to an electrically driven function control subsystem; an electric generator subsystem operably connected to an electric motor; a power distribution subsystem coupled to the electrical generator subsystem, the power distribution subsystem including an outlet load line configured to connect to an electrical load; an inductor subsystem coupled to the power distribution subsystem; and an inductor subsystem, a switching subsystem, and a rectifier subsystem coupled to second poles of the first and second electric battery subsystems.

[0009] The applicant has further developed an innovative power system comprising first and second electric battery subsystems - each with a first pole having a first polarity and a second pole having a second polarity. Having -; a switching subsystem coupled to a first pole of the first electric battery subsystem and coupled to a first pole of the second electric battery subsystem; an electrically driven function control subsystem coupled to the switching subsystem and second poles of the first and second electric battery subsystems, the function control subsystem comprising a processor and a memory; a capacitor subsystem coupled to the function control subsystem; an electric motor coupled to a function control subsystem; an electric generator operably connected to an electric motor; a power distribution subsystem coupled to the electrical generator subsystem, the power distribution subsystem including an outlet load line adapted to be connected to an electrical load; an inductor subsystem coupled to a power distribution system; and an inductor subsystem, a switching subsystem, and a rectifier subsystem coupled to second poles of the first and second electric battery subsystems.

[0010] The applicant has further developed an innovative power system comprising first and second electric battery subsystems - each with a first pole having a first polarity and a second pole having a second polarity. Having -; a switching subsystem coupled to a first pole of the first electric battery subsystem and coupled to a first pole of the second electric battery subsystem; a battery charge controller subsystem coupled to the switching subsystem and second poles of the first and second electric battery subsystems; an inverter coupled to the switching subsystem and the electric battery subsystem; a power distribution subsystem coupled to the inverter, the power distribution subsystem comprising an outlet load line configured to be connected to an electrical load; a rectifier subsystem coupled to the power distribution subsystem; an electrically driven function control subsystem coupled to the rectifier subsystem, the electrically driven function control subsystem comprising a processor and a memory; a capacitor subsystem coupled to the electrically driven function control subsystem; an electric motor coupled to an electrically driven function control subsystem; an electric generator subsystem comprising an electric generator, the electric generator being operably connected to an electric motor, receiving an input rotational motion from the electric motor, wherein the output rotational speed of the electric motor and the input rotational speed provided to the electric generator are relative to each other. Invariant to ―; and a battery charge controller subsystem coupled to an electric generator subsystem, a switching subsystem, an inverter, and an electric battery subsystem.

[0011] The applicant has further developed an innovative power system comprising first and second electric battery subsystems - each with a first pole having a first polarity and a second pole having a second polarity. Having -; a switching subsystem coupled to a first pole of the first electric battery subsystem and coupled to a first pole of the second electric battery subsystem; an electrically driven function control subsystem coupled to the switching subsystem and second poles of the first and second electric battery subsystems, the function control subsystem comprising a processor and a memory; an inverter coupled to the switching subsystem and the electric battery subsystem; a first power distribution subsystem coupled to the inverter, the first power distribution subsystem comprising an outlet load line configured to be coupled to an electrical load; a rectifier subsystem coupled to the first power distribution subsystem; an electrically powered function control subsystem coupled to the switching subsystem, the inverter subsystem, and the electrical battery subsystem, the electrically powered function control subsystem comprising a processor and a memory; a capacitor subsystem coupled to the electrically driven function control subsystem; an electric motor coupled to an electrically driven function control subsystem; an electric generator subsystem comprising an electric generator, the electric generator being operably connected to an electric motor, receiving an input rotational motion from the electric motor, wherein the output rotational speed of the electric motor and the input rotational speed provided to the electric generator are relative to each other. Invariant to ―; and a second power distribution subsystem coupled to the electric generator subsystem and the inverter subsystem.

[0012] The applicant has further developed an innovative power system comprising first and second electric battery subsystems - each with a first pole having a first polarity and a second pole having a second polarity. Having -; a switching subsystem coupled to a first pole of the first electric battery subsystem and coupled to a first pole of the second electric battery subsystem; a rectifier/inductor subsystem coupled to the first and second poles of the first and second electric battery subsystems, a rectifier subsystem coupled to the electric battery subsystem; a breaker subsystem coupled to the rectifier subsystem; an electrically driven function control subsystem coupled to the rectifier subsystem, the electrically driven function control subsystem comprising a processor and a memory; a capacitor subsystem coupled to the electrically driven function control subsystem; an electric motor coupled to an electrically driven function control subsystem; an electric generator subsystem comprising an electric generator, the electric generator being operably connected to an electric motor, receiving an input rotational motion from the electric motor, wherein the output rotational speed of the electric motor and the input rotational speed provided to the electric generator are relative to each other. Invariant to ―; an inverter subsystem coupled to the electric generator subsystem; a power distribution subsystem coupled to the inverter subsystem and the breaker system, the power distribution subsystem including an outlet load line configured to be connected to an electrical load; It includes a battery charge controller subsystem coupled to an electric generator subsystem and an electric battery subsystem.

[0013] Applicant has further developed an innovative method of generating, storing, and distributing power, comprising applying direct current power from a first electric battery subsystem to a function control subsystem - said function control The subsystem is coupled to the capacitor subsystem -; applying direct current power from the function control subsystem to the direct current motor; providing an input rotational motion from a direct current motor and generating an output rotational motion from the direct current motor; generating alternating current power from the output rotational motion of the direct current motor; distributing a first portion of the generated alternating current power to an outlet load line adapted to be connected to an electrical load and distributing a second portion of the generated alternating current power to an inductor subsystem; applying alternating current power from the inductor subsystem to a rectifier subsystem and using the rectifier subsystem to generate direct current power; and applying direct current power from the rectifier subsystem to the second electric battery subsystem, wherein the relationship between the output rotational motion of the direct current motor and the input rotational motion comprises first, second, and third operating phases. and is set to optimize power depletion of the first battery subsystem for predetermined durations of power and a predetermined level of available power for the outlet load line.

[0014] Applicant has further developed an innovative method of generating, storing, and distributing power, comprising applying direct current power from an electric battery subsystem to a switching subsystem—the switching subsystem comprising an inverter subsystem. Coupled to system -; applying alternating current power from the inverter subsystem to the energy distribution subsystem; distributing a first portion of alternating current power to an outlet load line configured to be coupled to an electrical load and distributing a second portion of alternating current power to a rectifier subsystem; applying direct current from the rectifier subsystem to the function control subsystem; applying direct current from the function control subsystem to the direct current motor; providing an input rotational motion from the direct current motor to the electric generator, wherein the output rotational speed of the direct current motor and the input rotational speed provided to the electric generator are constant with respect to each other; generating direct current power from the output rotational motion of the direct current motor, the rotational speed being set to optimize wattage supply for external electrical distribution; applying direct current power from the direct current electric generator subsystem to the battery charge controller subsystem; and applying direct current power from the battery charge controller subsystem to the switching subsystem, inverter, and electric battery subsystem.

[0015] Applicant has further developed an innovative method of generating, storing, and distributing power, comprising applying direct current power from an electric battery subsystem to a switching subsystem—the switching subsystem comprising an inverter subsystem. Coupled to system -; converting direct current power to alternating current power; distributing a first portion of alternating current power to a first energy distribution system coupled to an outlet load line configured to be coupled to an electrical load, and distributing a second portion of alternating current power to a second energy distribution subsystem; applying alternating current power from the first energy distribution subsystem to a rectifier subsystem; applying direct current power from the rectifier subsystem to the function control subsystem; applying direct current power from the function control subsystem to the direct current motor; providing an input rotational motion from the direct current motor to the electric generator, wherein the output rotational speed of the direct current motor and the input rotational speed provided to the electric generator are constant with respect to each other; generating alternating current power from the output rotational motion of the direct current motor, the rotational speed being set to optimize wattage supply for external electrical distribution; applying alternating current power to a second energy distribution subsystem; converting alternating current power to direct current power; and applying direct current power to the electric battery subsystem.

[0016] Applicants have further developed an innovative method for generating, storing, and distributing power, comprising applying direct current power from an electric battery subsystem to a rectifier subsystem; applying direct current power from the rectifier subsystem to the function control subsystem, the function control subsystem being coupled to the capacitor subsystem; applying direct current power from the function control subsystem to the direct current motor; providing an input rotational motion from the direct current motor to the electric generator, wherein the output rotational speed of the direct current motor and the input rotational speed provided to the electric generator are constant with respect to each other; generating direct current power from the output rotational motion of the direct current motor; converting direct current power to alternating current power; Applying direct current power to a power distribution system; distributing a first portion of alternating current power from the power distribution system to the load source and distributing a second portion of alternating current power from the power distribution system to the breaker subsystem; applying alternating current power from the breaker subsystem to the rectifier subsystem; applying direct current power from the rectifier subsystem to the electric battery subsystem; and applying current from the electric generator to the electric battery subsystem through the battery charge controller subsystem.

[0017] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and do not limit the invention to what is claimed.

[0018] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings where like reference numerals refer to like elements. The drawings are illustrative only and should not be construed as limiting the invention.
[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a power generation, distribution, and storage system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
[0020] FIG. 2 is a detailed schematic diagram of the battery subsystem and switching subsystem of the system illustrated in FIG. 1.
[0021] Figure 3 is a detailed schematic diagram of an alternative switching subsystem to the system illustrated in Figure 1;
[0022] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of components of a power generation, distribution, and storage system according to a second embodiment of the present invention used for on-grid power supply.
[0023] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of components of a power generation, distribution, and storage system according to a third embodiment of the invention used for off-grid power supply.
[0024] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a power generation, distribution, and storage system according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention used for on-grid and off-grid power supply.
[0025] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a power generation, distribution, and storage system according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention used for on-grid and off-grid power supply.
[0026] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of a power generation, distribution, and storage system according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention used for on-grid and off-grid power supply.
[0027] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of a power generation, distribution, and storage system according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention used for on-grid and off-grid power supply.

[0028] Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

[0029] Referring to FIG. 1, in a first embodiment of the present invention, a direct current (DC) battery system 100 may be electrically connected to a power generation system 300 by a switching subsystem 200. Power generation system 300 may be electrically coupled to AC power distribution subsystem 400, which in turn may be coupled to load source 500 and battery charging system 600. Battery charging system 600 may be connected to battery system 100 through switching subsystem 200.

[0030] DC battery system 100 includes first, second, and third battery subsystems or banks 110, 120, and 130, which can each be comprised of a plurality of individual batteries and battery cells. can do. The individual batteries and battery cells comprising each of the battery subsystems may be connected in series. In one non-limiting example, each battery subsystem may include a total of twelve lead-acid 12 volt, 200 amp, deep cycle batteries. Battery subsystems with these parameters can provide a constant output of 5 kW for a period of 15 minutes, followed by 15 minutes of recharge (or rest) and 15 minutes of rest if only recharged (or 15 minutes of rest if only rested). minutes of recharge) can be provided. In one non-limiting example, each battery subsystem may include at least one lithium ion battery. It is recognized that the type, voltage, amperage, and other materials and qualities of batteries used may vary without departing from the intended scope of the invention.

[0031] The batteries are used in the battery subsystem to power the switching subsystem 200, power generation system 300, load source 500, and battery charging system 600 for a defined period of time without excessive discharge. When combined with devices, it must have sufficient power and current. In one embodiment, each battery subsystem 110, 120, and 130 is capable of powering the entire system for 15-minute periods of a 45-minute cycle, at the beginning of the battery's life, without discharging more than about 20%. there is.

[0032] First positive poles of the first, second, and third battery subsystems 110, 120, and 130 are connected to the switching subsystem 200 via conductors 150, 152, and 156. ) can be electrically connected to each. In turn, switching subsystem 200 may be electrically coupled to power generation system 300 via point A via a positive polarity conductor and to battery charging system 600 via point C via a positive conductor. The negative poles of the first, second, and third battery subsystems 110, 120, and 130 are connected to the power generation system 300 and the battery charging system via point B via conductor 154. 600) can be electrically connected.

[0033] One non-limiting embodiment of the switching subsystem 200 is illustrated in FIG. 2. 2, switching subsystem 200 may include one or more timers 210 that may be electrically connected to first, second, and third low voltage contactors 220, 222, and 224. there is. The first low voltage contactor 220 can control the first and second high voltage contactors 231 and 232; The second low voltage contactor 222 can control the third and fourth high voltage contactors 233 and 234; And the third low-voltage contactor 224 can control the fifth and sixth high-voltage contactors 235 and 230 connected together through the point D of the circuit.

[0034] Under the control of the timers 210 and the first and third low voltage contactors 220 and 224, the first and sixth high voltage contactors 231 and 230 are optionally connected to the first battery subsystem 110. ) may be connected to the first bus 240, the second bus 242, or may not be connected to any bus. Timers 210 and first and second low voltage contactors 220 and 222 control the second and third high voltage contactors 232 and 233 to selectively connect the second battery subsystem 120 to the first bus. It may be connected to 240 or a second bus 242, or may be connected to neither bus. Similarly, timers 210 and second and third low voltage contactors 222 and 224 control fourth and fifth high voltage contactors 234 and 235 to selectively turn off third battery subsystem 130. It may be connected to the first bus 240, the second bus 242, or to neither bus.

[0035] Timers 210 may send low-voltage control signals to the first, second, and third low-voltage contactors 220, 222, and 224 automatically and/or under the control of a function control subsystem discussed below. Can be transmitted. Such signals can activate specific low-voltage contactors and cause specific low-voltage contactors to open or close high-voltage contactors connected to them. As a result, the combination of timers 210, low voltage contactors 220, 222, and 224, and high voltage contactors 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, and 235 optionally provides battery subsystems ( 110, 120, and 130) may each be connected to the first bus 240, the second bus 242, or to neither bus. A cascade arrangement of timers 210, low voltage contactors 220, 222, 224, and high voltage contactors 230-235 is such that only one of the battery subsystems is connected to first bus 240 at any one time. and allows only one other of the battery subsystems to be connected to the second bus 242. However, the system recognizes that it can tolerate the possibility of short duration overlap times where two battery subsystems may be connected to the same bus at the same time.

[0036] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a first bus 240 may be coupled to the power generation system 300 through point A, and a second bus 242 may be coupled to the battery charging system 600 through point C. ) can be connected to. Thus, functionally, switching subsystem 200 may be adapted to selectively switch between:

(i) During the first phase of operation, the first pole of the first battery subsystem 110 is connected to the battery charging system 600 while the first pole of the second battery subsystem 120 is connected to the power generation system ( 300),

(ii) During the second phase of operation, connect the first pole of the second battery subsystem 120 to the battery charging system 600 while simultaneously connecting the first pole of the third battery subsystem 130 to the power generation system ( 300), and

(iii) during the third operation phase, connecting the first pole of the third battery subsystem 130 to the battery charging system 600 while simultaneously connecting the first pole of the first battery subsystem 110 to the power generation system ( 300).

[0037] An alternative embodiment of the switching subsystem 200 is illustrated by the schematic diagram in FIG. 3. 1 and 3, three-way switches 250, 252, and 254 respectively position the anode of the associated battery subsystem 110, 120, and 130 in the off-circuit position (as shown) or It can be connected to either point A or point C of the entire circuit. Three-way switches 250, 252, and 254 may be controlled by one or more timers 210 to provide switching similar to that provided by the FIG. 2 embodiment.

[0038] Referring back to FIG. 1, power generation system 300 includes a function control subsystem 310 that is electrically connected to and powered by battery system 100 through switching subsystem 200. can do. Function control subsystem 310 may optionally be connected to and control timers 210 in switching subsystem 200. Function control subsystem 310 may provide power from one of the battery subsystems within battery system 100 at a time to drive a DC electric motor 330, which in turn may drive an AC electric generator 350. You can. Function control subsystem 310 may control the speed of electric motor subsystem 330.

[0039] Regular generators have high torque requirements, which led to the addition of gear boxes necessary in previously known systems. In these systems, gearboxes are required to reduce the power consumed by the motor and reduce torque. By using a new specially designed generator with low torque requirements, the gear box is removed from the current system. This removes mechanical elements from the system that can fail, further removing the stress the gear box adds to the system, and making the system more efficient.

[0040] The power generation system 300 may also include a cooling subsystem 360 that is controlled by the function control subsystem 310. Cooling subsystem 360 may operably contact any and/or all heat generating components of the overall system, such as function control subsystem 310, electric motor 330, and electric generator 350. there is. Cooling subsystem 360 may maintain system elements at optimal operating temperature ranges in a manner known to those skilled in the art.

[0041] Capacitor subsystem 320 may be electrically coupled to function control subsystem 310. Capacitor subsystem 320 may include a plurality of capacitors interconnected in parallel with each other. Capacitor subsystem 320 may be used to control and correct system characteristics such as power factor lag and phase shift. Capacitor subsystem 320 may also increase stored energy and improve stabilization of the sine wave generated by the processor within function control subsystem 310.

[0042] Functional control subsystem 310 may include a digital processor, digital memory components, and control programming, as needed to operate the overall system in the manner described herein. For example, function control subsystem 310 may include programming to control system components for start-up sequence, shutdown sequence, vibration monitoring, overheating monitoring, and remote monitoring. . Function control subsystem 310 may also include or be coupled to one or more parameter monitoring components that provide system data. Such data may include battery charge level and capacity, battery amperage, battery voltage, battery usage time, battery charge time, current time, system element temperatures, vibration, source load, electric motor torque, electric motor rpm, electric generator May include (but are not limited to) torque, electrical generator rpm, battery charging system load, rectifier settings, and inductor settings.

[0043] The size and operating characteristics of the electric motor 330 and electric generator 350 determine optimal power generation and battery life for a given expected load 500 to be served by the system, as well as battery subsystems 110, 120, and 130) may be selected to provide recharge rates and times. For battery subsystems of the type described, electric motor 330 may require 144V/100A to maintain operation. The speed of the electric motor 330 is preferably set at or near the minimum rpm required to drive the electric generator to provide the required amperage and voltage to service the load 500 and recharge one battery subsystem. while simultaneously reducing or minimizing the torque imposed by the electric generator 350. The use of the novel low torque requirement electric generator 350 can provide torque to the electric generator 350 without increasing (and preferably decreasing) the torque requirements of the electric motor 330, thereby generating electricity. It can lower the power drain on the battery subsystem driving the motor and improve battery depletion characteristics for a given power output of the generator.

[0044] The speed of the electric motor 330 can be automatically set at every moment in real time by the function control subsystem 310. Function control subsystem 310 may receive electric motor 330 speed data, for example, from a speed sensor located on the shaft of the motor, as well as battery recharge and load 500 power requirements from other sensors. You can. Function control subsystem 310 may adjust the speed of electric motor 330 so that electric generator 350 provides the power required at that time, with maximum torque on the generator and minimum torque on the motor. In this way, functional control subsystem 310 can optimize power generation conditions (electric motor rpm speed and electric generator rpm speed) in real time.

[0045] Electrical generator 350 may be connected to AC power distribution subsystem 400 through one or more electrical conductors. The power distribution subsystem may include, for example, an AC breaker box. Power distribution subsystem 400 may be coupled to load source 500 and battery charging system 600 via one or more conductors. Power demands of load source 500 and battery charging system 600 may be received via wired or wireless communication channels from sensors associated with power distribution subsystem 400, load source 500, and/or battery charging system 600. It can be communicated to the function control subsystem 310 through. The power demands may be used by the automatic throttle control module of the function control subsystem 310 to set the electric motor 330 to operate at the correct rpm for the power demands of the system.

[0046] Battery charging system 600 may include an inductor subsystem 610 electrically coupled to a rectifier subsystem 630 via one or more circuit breakers 620. The combination of inductor subsystem 610 and rectifier subsystem 630 is used to provide one of idle battery subsystems 110, 120, or 130 with the required recharge level over a desired recharge cycle, which includes: For a system using three battery subsystems, this is 1/3 of the total system cycle time. Rectifier subsystem 630 can self-adjust to accommodate the recharge draw of the currently charging battery subsystem. In other words, typically, in the absence of inductor subsystem 610, self-regulating rectifier subsystem 630 will reduce the amount of voltage and/or current supplied to the battery subsystem undergoing recharging over the course of a charge cycle. You can. As a result, without including inductor subsystem 610, battery subsystems may not recharge fast enough to fully recharge in the desired cycle time. The addition of the inductor subsystem 610 with an adjustable rheostat reduces the amperage draw of the battery charging system 600 (and thus the ability to recharge the idle battery subsystem) compared to a system without an induction coil. It is possible to increase the amount of current available for use. Preferably, the rheostat setting of the inductor subsystem 610 can be automatically adjusted over the course of a recharge cycle under the control of the function controller 310. The rheostat setting should preferably be adjusted in real time to ensure that a full or near complete recharge is completed over a desired amount of time with the least amount of total power drain on the battery subsystem used to power the system during that time. In one embodiment, battery charge controller subsystem 650 (not shown) may couple electric generator subsystem 350 and electric battery system 100.

[0047] The systems illustrated in FIGS. 1-3 generate, store, and distribute electricity to power a load source 500 while simultaneously discharging depleted battery subsystems 110, 120, and/or 130) can be used to generate power for recharging in the following manner. A method of using the illustrated systems can begin with function control subsystem 310 transmitting a wired or wireless control signal to switching subsystem 200 during a first stage of operation. Function control subsystem 310 signals may cause timer 210 to send low voltage control signals to first, second, and third low voltage contactors 220, 222, and 224. Timer 210 control signals are configured to couple the first anode of first battery subsystem 110 to first bus 240 via conductor 150 and high voltage contactors 230 and/or 231. It may be directed to third low voltage contactors 220 and 224. In turn, the first bus 240 connects the first battery subsystem 110 to the function control unit 310 and the electric motor 330. Because the second cathode of the first battery subsystem 110 is permanently coupled to the function control 310 and the electric motor 330, a circuit for powering the electric motor using the first battery subsystem is provided. It is completed temporarily.

[0048] At the same time that the first battery subsystem is being used to power the electric motor 330 (i.e., the first operating phase), control signals sent from the function control 310 to the timer 210 are sent to other It may be used to control the first, second, and third low voltage contactors 220, 222, and 224 to perform battery subsystem connections and disconnections. Specifically, low-voltage contactors 220, 222, and 224 are used to temporarily connect the first anode of the second battery subsystem 120 to the second bus 242 and to the third battery subsystem from any circuit. It can be used to control high voltage contactors 232, 233, 234, and 235 to temporarily isolate the first anode of 130. As a result, the second battery subsystem 120 can be coupled to the rectifier subsystem 630 and the third battery subsystem 130 can be isolated during the first phase of operation.

[0049] During the first phase of operation, the electric motor 330 rotates under power from the first battery subsystem 110. The rotational motion of electric motor 330 is used to drive electric generator 350 through electric motor 330 . The torque resistance of the electric generator 350 on the electric motor may vary depending on the load applied to the generator from the load source 500 and the battery charging system 600. The speed of the electric motor 330 may be selectively adjusted by the functional control unit 310 to optimize the speed for the load applied to the electric generator 350.

[0050] The power output of the electric generator 350 is directed in part to the battery charging system 600 by the distribution subsystem 400. The inductor subsystem 610 and rectifier subsystem 630 of the battery charging system 600 preferably operate together under the control of the function control 310 to control the second battery subsystem 120 during the first phase of operation. Recharge. The first operation phase automatically ends after a set elapsed time, after detecting a set discharge level of the first battery subsystem 110, or after a set recharge level of the second battery subsystem 120. It can be.

[0051] The end of the first operational phase is immediately followed by the institution of a second operational phase, during which the function control unit 310 switches the first battery subsystem 110 to the second operational phase. to replace the battery subsystem 120, to replace the second battery subsystem 120 with the third battery subsystem 130, and to replace the third battery subsystem 130 with the first battery subsystem 110. Instructs the switching system 200 to replace. In other words, during the second phase of operation, the second battery subsystem 120 is used to provide power, the third battery subsystem 130 is recharged, and the first battery subsystem 110 is used to provide power and recharge circuitry. disconnected from the During the third phase of operation, the third battery subsystem 130 supplies power to the system, the first battery subsystem 110 is recharged, and the second battery subsystem 120 is disconnected. Rotation through the first, second, and third operating phases may be repeated to provide uninterruptible power to the load source 500.

[0052] An alternative embodiment of the invention is illustrated in Figure 4, where like reference numbers refer to like elements that operate in a similar manner to those described with respect to other embodiments. The power generation system 300 may be connected, through an on-grid inverter 370, to the AC power distribution system 400 for supplying power to the load source 500. Power generation system 300 may also be connected to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system 100 and a DC battery through a rectifier/inductor system 700. Battery/UPS system 100 may selectively supply power to power generation system 300 through rectifier/inductor system 700. Switching subsystem 200 may control switching of battery/UPS system 100 into and out of the overall circuit to receive recharge power from battery charging system 600 connected to power distribution system 400 to complete the circuit. there is.

[0053] Still referring to FIG. 4, the overall system can be initiated to generate power by connecting battery/UPS system 100 to rectifier/inductor system 700 under control of switching system 200. DC power may flow from battery/UPS system 100 through inductor 710, circuit breaker 720, and rectifier 730. DC power from rectifier 730 is provided to power generation system 300. Function control subsystem 310 applies DC power from rectifier 730 to DC electric motor subsystem 330. In turn, the DC motor drives DC generator 380.

[0054] The electric motor 330 is operably connected to the electric generator 350. Function control subsystem 310 may control the speed of electric motor subsystem 330. Power generation system 300 may also include a cooling subsystem 360 that is controlled by function control subsystem 310. Cooling subsystem 360 is in operative contact with any and/or all heat generating components of the overall system, such as function control subsystem 310, electric motor subsystem 330, and DC generator 380. can do. Cooling subsystem 360 may maintain system elements at optimal operating temperature ranges in a manner known to those skilled in the art.

[0055] Capacitor subsystem 320 may be electrically coupled to function control subsystem 310. Capacitor subsystem 320 may include a plurality of capacitors interconnected in parallel with each other. Capacitor subsystem 320 may be used to control and correct system characteristics such as power factor lag and phase shift. Capacitor subsystem 320 may also increase stored energy and improve stabilization of the sine wave generated by the processor within function control subsystem 310.

[0056] Functional control subsystem 310 may include a digital processor, digital memory components, and control programming, as needed to operate the overall system in the manner described herein. For example, function control subsystem 310 may include programming to control system components for startup sequences, shutdown sequences, vibration monitoring, overheating monitoring, and remote monitoring. Function control subsystem 310 may also include or be coupled to one or more parameter monitoring components that provide system data. Such data may include battery charge level and capacity, battery amperage, battery voltage, battery usage time, battery charge time, current time, system element temperatures, vibration, source load, electric motor torque, electric motor rpm, electric generator torque, electric generator May include (but are not limited to) rpm, battery charging system load, rectifier settings, and inductor settings.

[0057] In the preferred embodiment, DC generator 380 is capable of outputting 10 kw of power at low rpms and with relatively low torque requirements. For example, DC generator 380 may require 5 foot-pounds of torque per 1 kW of output power. DC power output from DC generator 380 may be provided to an on-grid (e.g., 10 kw) inverter 370, which requires 220 AC volts to operate. In turn, AC power from on-grid inverter 370 may be provided online to the local or national power grid, local power outlets, and power distribution system 400. Once the entire system is up and running and generating power, the on-grid inverter 370 supplies all current demands for the load sources 500 connected to the power distribution system 400 as well as the DC electric motor subsystem 330. It can supply the current needed to provide power. Any excess power may be supplied from the on-grid inverter 370 to the national grid to power grid-connected loads, such as household wall outlets 410. This excess power delivered to the national grid can be sold to power companies, or traded for credit.

[0058] As described above, power distribution system 400 may be connected to a battery charging system 600 that includes a rectifier. The power distribution system may be connected to the national grid to deliver power to homes, including wall outlets 410 and the like. DC power from battery charging system 600 can be used to keep battery/UPS system 100 fully charged. Excess power not needed for recharging may be directed to rectifier/inductor system 700 for use in powering DC motor 330. When the battery/UPS system 100 is in a fully charged state, all power to drive the DC motor 330 may be supplied by the battery charging system 600. In this way, the battery/UPS system 100 can function as a current catalyst as opposed to a current provider. In one embodiment, battery charge controller subsystem 650 (not shown) may couple power distribution subsystem 400 and electric battery system 100.

[0059] Referring to Figure 5, a system substantially identical to that shown in Figure 4 is illustrated. The system of FIG. 5 differs from the system of FIG. 4 in that it includes an off-grid inverter 372 (e.g., 8 kw) instead of an on-grid inverter 370 (FIG. 4). Off-grid inverter 372 is not connected to the national power grid. The system of FIG. 5 is similar to the system of FIG. 4 except that there is no connection to the national power grid and thus no ability to supply power to the national power grid from off-grid inverter 372. It works the same way.

[0060] FIG. 6 illustrates a system combining elements of FIGS. 4 and 5 to include both an on-grid inverter 370 and an off-grid inverter 372. The system of Figure 6 can be used to provide uninterrupted power when the national grid goes down. The system of FIG. 6 includes features that allow the system to use an on-grid inverter 370 when the national power grid is functioning. However, when the national power grid fails, the system switches to using the off-grid inverter 372 to provide power, thereby disconnecting the system from the national power grid.

[0061] An alternative embodiment of the invention is illustrated in Figure 7, where like reference numbers refer to like elements that operate in a similar manner to those described with respect to other embodiments.

[0062] DC battery system 100 is connected to switching subsystem 200 through conductors 150, 152, and 156. Switching system 200 is, in turn, connected to AC power distribution system 400 via DC/AC inverter 640. AC power distribution system 400 is coupled to both load source 500 and power generation system 300. Power generation system 300 is, in turn, coupled to switching system 200 via battery charge controller subsystem 650.

[0063] Specifically, the first anodes of the first, second, and third battery subsystems 110, 120, and 130 of the DC battery system 100 have conductors 150, 152, and 156. Each can be electrically connected to the switching subsystem 200 through. In turn, switching subsystem 200 may be electrically connected to battery charge controller subsystem 650 via point A via a positive conductor and to DC/AC inverter 640 via point C via a positive conductor. . The cathodes of the first, second, and third battery subsystems 110, 120, and 130 are connected to the battery charge controller subsystem 650 and DC/AC inverter 640 via point B via conductor 154. ) can be electrically connected to.

[0064] Generally, a battery charge controller limits the rate at which current is added to or drawn from the electric batteries. In this application, battery charge controller subsystem 650 stops charging of the batteries in electric battery subsystem 100 when the batteries exceed a predetermined and set high voltage level and when the battery voltage falls below that predetermined level. When it falls again, charging becomes possible again.

[0065] In one embodiment, the battery charge controller subsystem 650 includes pulse width modulation (PWM) and maximum power point (MPPT) controls that adjust charging rates depending on the level of the battery to allow charging closer to the battery's maximum capacity. tracker) technologies.

[0066] The battery charge controller subsystem 650 can reduce the likelihood of overcharging and protect against overvoltage, which can reduce battery performance or lifespan and pose a safety risk. Battery charge controller subsystem 650 may also prevent complete exhaustion or deep discharging of the battery, or may perform controlled discharges depending on battery technology to protect battery life. In one embodiment, battery charge controller subsystem 650 applies the required load or draw on electric generator subsystem 380 to ensure that electric battery subsystem 100 is recharged within a predetermined period of time. In one embodiment, battery charge controller subsystem 650 controls the load or load required on electric generator subsystem 380 to ensure that electric battery subsystem 100 receives the required amount of voltage and current at a predetermined rate. Authorize the draw.

[0067] The switching subsystem 200 switches the DC battery system 100 into and out of the overall circuit to receive recharge power through the battery charge controller subsystem 650, which is coupled to the power generation system 300 to complete the circuit. Switching can be controlled.

[0068] Still referring to FIG. 7, the overall system is configured to generate power by connecting DC battery system 100 to DC/AC inverter 640 through and under the control of switching system 200. can be initiated. DC power may flow from DC battery system 100 through switching subsystem 200 DC/AC inverter 640 to AC power distribution system 400.

[0069] AC power from AC power distribution system 400 is provided to power generation system 300 and load source 500. Function control subsystem 310 applies DC power from rectifier 630 coupled to AC power distribution system 400 to DC electric motor subsystem 330.

[0070] AC power from 400 is provided to 300 through 630. DC power from the 630 is provided to the 330 through the 310. In turn, DC motor 330 drives DC electricity generator 380. As described above, power distribution system 400 may be coupled to power generation system 300 including rectifier subsystem 630.

[0071] Among other things, the function control subsystem 310 may control the speed of the DC electric motor subsystem 330. The rotational speed of the coupler between the DC motor 330 and the AC electric generator 350 may vary as needed, but the rotational speed of the coupler is invariant with respect to the output speed of the DC electric motor 330 and the AC electric generator 350. do. In one embodiment, DC electric motor 330 and AC electric generator 350 are directly coupled.

[0072] The power generation system 300 may also include a cooling subsystem 360 that is controlled by the function control subsystem 310. Cooling subsystem 360 is operable with any and/or all heat generating components of the overall system, such as function control subsystem 310, DC electric motor subsystem 330, and DC electric generator 380. can be contacted. Cooling subsystem 360 may maintain system elements at optimal operating temperature ranges in a manner known to those skilled in the art.

[0073] Capacitor subsystem 320 may be electrically coupled to function control subsystem 310. Capacitor subsystem 320 may include a plurality of capacitors interconnected in parallel with each other. Capacitor subsystem 320 may be used to control and correct system characteristics such as power factor lag and phase shift. Capacitor subsystem 320 may also increase stored energy and improve stabilization of the sine wave generated by the processor within function control subsystem 310.

[0074] Functional control subsystem 310 may include a digital processor, digital memory components, and control programming, as needed to operate the overall system in the manner described herein. For example, function control subsystem 310 may include programming to control system components for startup sequences, shutdown sequences, vibration monitoring, overheating monitoring, and remote monitoring. Function control subsystem 310 may also include or be coupled to one or more parameter monitoring components that provide system data. Such data may include battery charge level and capacity, battery amperage, battery voltage, battery usage time, battery charge time, current time, system element temperatures, vibration, source load, electric motor torque, electric motor rpm, electric generator torque, electric generator May include (but are not limited to) rpm, battery charging system load, rectifier settings, and inductor settings.

[0075] In the preferred embodiment, DC generator 380 is capable of outputting 10 kw of power at low rpms and with relatively low torque requirements. For example, DC generator 380 may require 5 foot-pounds of torque per 1 kW of output power.

[0076] Once the entire system is up and running and generating power, the DC/AC inverter 640 supplies all current demands for the load sources 500 connected to the power distribution system 400 as well as the DC electric motor subsystem ( 330) can supply the current necessary to power the device. In some embodiments, inverter 640 may shut down DC electric motor 330 so that the system is powered by battery subsystem 100. When battery subsystem 100 discharges to a predetermined level, inverter 640 will restart DC electric motor 330.

[0077] DC power flowing from power generation system 300 through battery charge controller subsystem 650 may be used to maintain DC battery system 100 in a fully charged state.

[0078] Excess power not needed for recharging is used to power the DC motor 330, the inverter subsystem 640, the power distribution subsystem 400, the rectifier subsystem 630, and the electrical functions. It may be directed to the control unit 310.

[0079] When the DC battery system 100 is in a fully charged state, all power for driving the DC motor 330 may be supplied by the battery charging system 600. In this way, DC battery system 100 can function as a current catalyst as opposed to a current provider.

[0080] An alternative embodiment of the invention is illustrated in Figure 8, where like reference numbers refer to like elements that operate in a similar manner to those described with respect to other embodiments.

[0081] DC battery system 100 is connected to switching subsystem 200 through conductors 150, 152, and 156. Switching system 200 is, in turn, connected to first AC power distribution system 410 and second AC power distribution system 420 via DC/AC inverter 640. First AC power distribution system 410 is coupled to both load source 500 and power generation system 300. Power generation system 300 is connected to a second AC power distribution system 420. Power generation system 300 includes a rectifier subsystem that receives AC power from a first AC power distribution subsystem. Power generation system 300 also includes a functional control subsystem 310, a DC electric motor 330, and an AC generator 350, all of which are discussed in more detail below.

[0082] Specifically, the first anodes of the first, second, and third battery subsystems 110, 120, and 130 of the DC battery system 100 have conductors 150, 152, and 156. Each can be electrically connected to the switching subsystem 200 through. In turn, switching subsystem 200 may be electrically connected to function control subsystem 310 via point A via a positive conductor and to DC/AC inverter 640 via point C via a positive conductor. The cathodes of the first, second, and third battery subsystems 110, 120, and 130 are connected to the function control subsystem 310 and DC/AC inverter 640 via point B via conductor 154. can be electrically connected to.

[0083] Switching subsystem 200 switches DC battery system 100 into and out of the overall circuit to receive recharge power through function control subsystem 310, which is part of power generation system 300, to complete the circuit. can be controlled.

[0084] Still referring to FIG. 8, the overall system is configured to generate power by connecting the DC battery system 100 to the DC/AC inverter 640 through and under the control of switching system 200. can be initiated. In turn, AC power from inverter 640 may flow to first AC power distribution subsystem 410.

[0085] A first portion of the AC power from the first AC power distribution system 410 is provided to the load source 500 and a second portion of the AC power is provided to a rectifier 630 that is part of the power generation system 300. provided.

[0086] Function control subsystem 310 applies DC power from rectifier 630 to DC electric motor subsystem 330. In turn, DC motor 330 drives AC electricity generator 350. AC power from AC generator 350 then flows to second AC power distribution system 420 and, in turn, to inverter 640 to complete the circuit.

[0087] Among other things, the function control subsystem 310 may control the speed of the DC electric motor subsystem 330. The rotational speed of the coupler between the DC motor 330 and the AC electric generator 350 may vary as needed, but the rotational speed of the coupler is invariant with respect to the output speed of the DC electric motor 330 and the AC electric generator 350. do. In one embodiment, DC electric motor 330 and AC electric generator 350 are directly coupled.

[0088] The power generation system 300 may also include a cooling subsystem 360 that is controlled by the function control subsystem 310. Cooling subsystem 360 is operable with any and/or all heat generating components of the overall system, such as function control subsystem 310, DC electric motor subsystem 330, and AC electric generator 350. can be contacted. Cooling subsystem 360 may maintain system elements at optimal operating temperature ranges in a manner known to those skilled in the art.

[0089] Capacitor subsystem 320 may be electrically coupled to function control subsystem 310. Capacitor subsystem 320 may include a plurality of capacitors interconnected in parallel with each other. Capacitor subsystem 320 may be used to control and correct system characteristics such as power factor lag and phase shift. Capacitor subsystem 320 may also increase stored energy and improve stabilization of the sine wave generated by the processor within function control subsystem 310.

[0090] Functional control subsystem 310 may include a digital processor, digital memory components, and control programming, as needed to operate the overall system in the manner described herein. For example, function control subsystem 310 may include programming to control system components for startup sequences, shutdown sequences, vibration monitoring, overheating monitoring, and remote monitoring. Function control subsystem 310 may also include or be coupled to one or more parameter monitoring components that provide system data. Such data may include battery charge level and capacity, battery amperage, battery voltage, battery usage time, battery charge time, current time, system element temperatures, vibration, source load, electric motor torque, electric motor rpm, electric generator torque, electric generator May include (but are not limited to) rpm, battery charging system load, rectifier settings, and inductor settings.

[0091] In the preferred embodiment, DC generator 380 is capable of outputting 10 kw of power at low rpms and with relatively low torque requirements. For example, DC generator 380 may require 5 foot-pounds of torque per 1 kW of output power.

[0092] Once the entire system is operational and generating power, the DC/AC inverter 640 supplies all current demands for the load sources 500 connected to the power distribution system 400 as well as the power generation subsystem 300. ) and, in particular, can supply the current necessary to power the DC electric motor subsystem 330. In some embodiments, inverter 640 may shut down DC electric motor 330 so that the system is powered by battery subsystem 100. When battery subsystem 100 discharges to a predetermined level, inverter 640 will restart DC electric motor 330.

[0093] DC power flowing from power generation system 300 through battery charge controller subsystem 650 may be used to maintain DC battery system 100 in a fully charged state.

[0094] In this embodiment, compared to that shown in FIG. 7, the DC generator 380 is replaced with an AC generator 350. This allows AC current to flow directly to the second power distribution panel 420. It then applies AC power directly to the DC/AC inverters, which in turn will have the same effect on the inverters as in the case of a grid tie. Sensors within the inverter will detect AC power and allow AC power to flow through them directly to the first power distribution panel 410. Additionally, by using the AC generator, there is no longer a requirement for a battery charge controller subsystem 650 since the system will utilize the charge controller included in the inverter.

[0095] An alternative embodiment of the invention is illustrated in Figure 9, where like reference numbers refer to like elements that operate in a similar manner to those described with respect to other embodiments.

[0096] The DC power generation system 300 may be connected, through an on-grid inverter 370, to the AC power distribution system 400 for supplying power to the load source 500. DC power generation system 300 may also be coupled to DC battery system 100 through a rectifier/inductor system 700. Battery/UPS system 100 may selectively supply power to power generation system 300 through rectifier/inductor system 700. Switching subsystem 200 may control switching of battery 100 into and out of the overall circuit to receive recharge power from battery charge controller subsystem 650 coupled to DC generator 380 to complete the circuit.

[0097] Still referring to FIG. 9, the overall system can be initiated to generate power by connecting battery 100 to rectifier/inductor system 700 under control of switching system 200. DC power may flow from battery/UPS system 100 through rectifier 730 and circuit breaker 720. DC power from rectifier 730 is provided to power generation system 300. Function control subsystem 310 applies DC power from rectifier 730 to DC electric motor subsystem 330. In turn, the DC motor drives the DC electricity generator 380. The rotational speed of the coupler between the DC motor 330 and the AC electric generator 350 may vary as needed, but the rotational speed of the coupler is invariant with respect to the output speed of the DC electric motor 330 and the AC electric generator 350. do. In one embodiment, DC electric motor 330 and AC electric generator 350 are directly coupled.

[0098] The function control subsystem 310 may control the speed of the electric motor subsystem 330. Power generation system 300 may also include a cooling subsystem 360 that is controlled by function control subsystem 310. Cooling subsystem 360 may include any and/or all heat generating components of the overall system, such as function control subsystem 310, electric motor subsystem 330, gear box 340, and DC electrical generator ( 380) and can be operatively contacted. Cooling subsystem 360 may maintain system elements at optimal operating temperature ranges in a manner known to those skilled in the art.

[0099] Capacitor subsystem 320 may be electrically coupled to function control subsystem 310. Capacitor subsystem 320 may include a plurality of capacitors interconnected in parallel with each other. Capacitor subsystem 320 may be used to control and correct system characteristics such as power factor lag and phase shift. Capacitor subsystem 320 may also increase stored energy and improve stabilization of the sine wave generated by the processor within function control subsystem 310.

[00100] Functional control subsystem 310 may include a digital processor, digital memory components, and control programming, as necessary to operate the overall system in the manner described herein. For example, function control subsystem 310 may include programming to control system components for startup sequences, shutdown sequences, vibration monitoring, overheating monitoring, and remote monitoring. Function control subsystem 310 may also include or be coupled to one or more parameter monitoring components that provide system data. Such data may include battery charge level and capacity, battery amperage, battery voltage, battery usage time, battery charge time, current time, system element temperatures, vibration, source load, electric motor torque, electric motor rpm, electric generator torque, electric generator May include (but are not limited to) rpm, battery charging system load, and rectifier settings.

[00101] In the preferred embodiment, DC generator 380 is capable of outputting 10 kw of power at low rpms and with relatively low torque requirements. For example, DC generator 380 may require 5 foot-pounds of torque per 1 kW of output power.

[00102] DC power output from DC generator 380 may be provided to an on-grid (e.g., 10 kw) inverter 370, which requires 220 AC volts to operate. In turn, AC power from on-grid inverter 370 may be provided online to the local or national power grid, local power outlets, and power distribution system 400. Once the entire system is up and running and generating power, the on-grid inverter 370 supplies all current demands for the load sources 500 connected to the power distribution system 400 as well as the power distribution system 400 and the rectifier/ Inductor system 700 can provide the current needed to power DC electric motor subsystem 330. Any excess power may be supplied from the on-grid inverter 370 to the national grid to power grid-connected loads, such as household wall outlets 410. This excess power delivered to the national grid can be sold to power companies, or traded for credit.

[00103] As described above, power distribution system 400 may be coupled to battery charging system 600 through inductor system 70, which includes circuit breaker 720 and rectifier 730. The power distribution system may be connected to the national grid to deliver power to homes, including wall outlets 410 and the like. DC power flowing from DC generator 380 through battery charge controller subsystem 650 may be used to keep battery/UPS system 100 fully charged. Excess power not needed for recharging may be directed to rectifier/inductor system 700 for use in powering DC motor 330. When the battery/UPS system 100 is in a fully charged state, all power to drive the DC motor 330 may be supplied by the battery charging system 600. In this way, the battery/UPS system 100 can function as a current catalyst as opposed to a current provider.

[00104] As will be understood by those skilled in the art, the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the invention. The elements described above are provided as an illustrative example of one technique for implementing the invention. Those skilled in the art will recognize that many other implementations are possible without departing from the invention as recited in the claims. For example, the types, sizes, and capacities of batteries, electric motors, electrical generators, inductors, and rectifiers used may vary without departing from the intended scope of the invention. Accordingly, the present disclosure is intended to be illustrative rather than limiting in scope. The present invention is intended to cover all such modifications and variations of the invention, provided that they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

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As a power system,
electric battery subsystem;
a switching subsystem coupled to the electric battery subsystem;
an inverter coupled to the switching subsystem and the electric battery subsystem;
a power distribution subsystem coupled to the inverter, the power distribution subsystem comprising an outlet load line configured to be coupled to an electrical load;
a rectifier subsystem coupled to the power distribution subsystem;
an electrically driven function control subsystem coupled to the rectifier subsystem, the electrically driven function control subsystem comprising a processor and a memory;
a capacitor subsystem coupled to the electrically driven function control subsystem;
an electric motor coupled to the electrically driven function control subsystem;
an electric generator subsystem comprising an electric generator, the electric generator operably connected to the electric motor, receiving an input rotational motion from the electric motor, an output rotational speed of the electric motor and an input provided to the electric generator. The rotational speeds are invariant to each other; and
comprising a battery charge controller subsystem coupled to the electric generator subsystem, the switching subsystem, the inverter, and the electric battery subsystem,
power system. According to paragraph 1,
The electric battery subsystem has a first pole having a first polarity and a second pole having a second polarity; the switching subsystem is coupled to a first pole of the electric battery subsystem; the battery charge controller subsystem is coupled to the switching subsystem and a second pole of the electric battery subsystem; the inverter is coupled to the switching subsystem and a second pole of the electric battery subsystem,
power system. According to paragraph 1,
wherein the rotational speed of the electric motor is set to optimize power depletion of the electric battery subsystem for a predetermined level of available power for the outlet load line,
power system. According to paragraph 1,
wherein the electrically driven function control subsystem provides automatic adjustment of the relative rotational speed of the electric motor.
power system. According to paragraph 1,
wherein the electrically driven function control subsystem automatically sets an upper limit on the available power for the outlet load line based on the power output of the electrical generator and the recharge requirements of the electrical battery subsystem.
power system. According to paragraph 1,
the inverter shuts down the electric motor from which the power system is powered by the electric battery subsystem;
When the electric battery subsystem discharges to a predetermined level, the inverter restarts the electric motor.
power system. According to clause 6,
The electric battery subsystem has a first pole having a first polarity and a second pole having a second polarity; the switching subsystem is coupled to a first pole of the electric battery subsystem; the electrically driven function control subsystem is coupled to a second pole of the switching subsystem and the electric battery subsystem; the inverter is coupled to the switching subsystem and a second pole of the electric battery subsystem,
power system. As a power system,
electric battery subsystem;
a switching subsystem coupled to the electric battery subsystem;
an inverter coupled to the switching subsystem and the electric battery subsystem;
a first power distribution subsystem coupled to the inverter, the first power distribution subsystem comprising an outlet load line configured to be coupled to an electrical load;
a rectifier subsystem coupled to the first power distribution subsystem;
an electrically driven function control subsystem coupled to the switching subsystem, the inverter, and the electric battery subsystem, the electrically driven function control subsystem comprising a processor and a memory;
a capacitor subsystem coupled to the electrically driven function control subsystem;
an electric motor coupled to the electrically driven function control subsystem;
an electric generator subsystem comprising an electric generator, the electric generator operably connected to the electric motor, receiving an input rotational motion from the electric motor, an output rotational speed of the electric motor and an input provided to the electric generator. The rotational speeds are invariant to each other; and
comprising a second power distribution subsystem coupled to the electric generator subsystem and the inverter,
power system. According to clause 8,
wherein the rotational speed of the electric motor is set to optimize power depletion of the electric battery subsystem for a predetermined level of available power for the outlet load line,
power system. According to clause 8,
wherein the electrically driven function control subsystem provides automatic adjustment of the relative rotational speed of the electric motor.
power system. According to clause 8,
wherein the electrically driven function control subsystem automatically sets an upper limit on the available power for the outlet load line based on the power output of the electrical generator and the recharge requirements of the electrical battery subsystem.
power system. According to clause 8,
The inverter shuts down the electric motor from which the power system is powered by the electric battery subsystem, and
When the electric battery subsystem discharges to a predetermined level, the inverter restarts the electric motor.
power system. As a power system,
electric battery subsystem;
a switching subsystem coupled to the electric battery subsystem;
a rectifier subsystem coupled to the electric battery subsystem;
a breaker subsystem coupled to the rectifier subsystem;
an electrically driven function control subsystem coupled to the rectifier subsystem, the electrically driven function control subsystem comprising a processor and a memory;
a capacitor subsystem coupled to the electrically driven function control subsystem;
an electric motor coupled to the electrically driven function control subsystem;
an electric generator subsystem comprising an electric generator, the electric generator operably connected to the electric motor, receiving an input rotational motion from the electric motor, an output rotational speed of the electric motor and an input provided to the electric generator. The rotational speeds are invariant to each other;
an inverter subsystem coupled to the electric generator subsystem;
a power distribution subsystem coupled to the inverter subsystem and the breaker subsystem, the power distribution subsystem including an outlet load line configured to be coupled to an electrical load; and
a battery charge controller subsystem coupled to the electric generator subsystem and the electric battery subsystem,
power system. According to clause 13,
The electric battery subsystem has a first pole having a first polarity and a second pole having a second polarity; the switching subsystem is coupled to a first pole of the electric battery subsystem; the electrically driven function control subsystem is coupled to a second pole of the switching subsystem and the electric battery subsystem; wherein the inverter subsystem is coupled to a second pole of the switching subsystem and the electric battery subsystem,
power system. According to clause 13,
wherein the rotational speed of the electric motor is set to optimize power depletion of the electric battery subsystem for a predetermined level of available power for the outlet load line,
power system. According to clause 13,
wherein the electrically driven function control subsystem provides automatic adjustment of the relative rotational speed of the electric motor.
power system. According to clause 13,
wherein the electrically driven function control subsystem automatically sets an upper limit on the available power for the outlet load line based on the power output of the electrical generator and the recharge requirements of the electrical battery subsystem.
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