KR20220027887A - 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 DC battery subsystems, a DC motor/AC generator combination, a power distribution network, and battery recharge elements. One battery subsystem can power the AC generator, while the other battery subsystem uses a portion of the generated power to charge. The excess power can service other electrical loads. The roles of the battery subsystems may be repeatedly switched periodically between charging and powering.

Description

Power generation and distribution

[0001] This application is filed on February 25, 2020, and is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 16/430,342, filed on June 3, 2019. /800,146 claim priority.

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

[0003] Worldwide consumption of electricity is massive and is likely to continue to increase as traditionally non-electrically powered machines are replaced by electrically powered counterparts. For example, electrically powered vehicles, and especially passenger cars, are becoming increasingly prevalent in the road systems of countries. A popular American electric vehicle manufacturer, with annual sales of approximately 50,000 units in 2015-16, announced plans to increase sales to 500,000 units in just a few years.

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

[0005] Developed countries all have sophisticated power generation and distribution systems deployed across the country, sometimes referred to as “power grids”. Although grids are widely used and ubiquitous, they are not always available and may not provide the lowest cost of electricity over the long term. Blackouts are rare, but occasional storms can disrupt the distribution of power to large portions of the population for extended periods of time. These outages can disrupt home life and work, 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 sized to power single homes, businesses, and vehicles, and that do not rely heavily on the grid for day-to-day operation.

[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 home, business, and vehicle use. These and other advantages of some (but not necessarily all) embodiments of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art of power generation, storage, and distribution.

[0007] In response to the above-mentioned challenges, the applicant has developed an innovative power system comprising: an electric battery subsystem; a switching subsystem coupled to the electrical battery subsystem; an electrically driven function control subsystem coupled to the switching subsystem and the electric battery subsystem, wherein the electrically driven function control subsystem includes 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 electricity generator subsystem operatively coupled to the electric motor; a power distribution subsystem coupled to the electricity generator subsystem by an inverter subsystem, the power distribution subsystem including 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, the switching subsystem, and the electrical battery subsystem.

[0008] Applicants have further developed an innovative power system comprising first and second electric battery subsystems, each having a first pole having a first polarity and a second pole having a second polarity ; a switching subsystem coupled to the first pole of the first electric battery subsystem and coupled to the 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 the electrically driven function control subsystem; an electricity generator subsystem operatively coupled to the electric motor; a power distribution subsystem coupled to an electricity generator subsystem, the power distribution subsystem including 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 second poles of the inductor subsystem, the switching subsystem, and the first and second electrical battery subsystems.

[0009] Applicants have further developed an innovative power system comprising first and second electric battery subsystems, each having a first pole having a first polarity and a second pole having a second polarity ; a switching subsystem coupled to the first pole of the first electric battery subsystem and coupled to the 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 electrical battery subsystems, the function control subsystem including a processor and a memory; a capacitor subsystem coupled to the function control subsystem; an electric motor coupled to the function control subsystem; an electricity generator operatively coupled to the electric motor; a power distribution subsystem coupled to an electricity generator subsystem, the power distribution subsystem including an outlet load line adapted to be coupled to an electrical load; an inductor subsystem coupled to the power distribution system; and a rectifier subsystem coupled to the second poles of the inductor subsystem, the switching subsystem, and the first and second electrical battery subsystems.

[0010] Applicants have further developed an innovative power system comprising first and second electric battery subsystems, each having a first pole having a first polarity and a second pole having a second polarity ; a switching subsystem coupled to the first pole of the first electric battery subsystem and coupled to the 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 electrical battery subsystem; a power distribution subsystem coupled to the inverter, the power distribution subsystem including 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, wherein the electrically driven function control subsystem includes 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 electricity generator subsystem comprising an electricity generator, wherein the electricity generator is operatively coupled to the electric motor and receives input rotational motion from the electric motor, wherein an output rotational speed of the electric motor and an input rotational speed provided to the electricity generator are relative to each other Invariant to ― ; and a battery charge controller subsystem coupled to the electricity generator subsystem, the switching subsystem, the inverter, and the electrical battery subsystem.

[0011] Applicants have further developed an innovative power system comprising first and second electric battery subsystems, each having a first pole having a first polarity and a second pole having a second polarity ; a switching subsystem coupled to the first pole of the first electric battery subsystem and coupled to the 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 electrical battery subsystems, the function control subsystem including a processor and a memory; an inverter coupled to the switching subsystem and the electrical 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 subsystem, and the electric battery subsystem, the electrically driven function control subsystem including 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 electricity generator subsystem comprising an electricity generator, wherein the electricity generator is operatively coupled to the electric motor and receives input rotational motion from the electric motor, wherein an output rotational speed of the electric motor and an input rotational speed provided to the electricity generator are relative to each other Invariant to ― ; and a second power distribution subsystem coupled to the electricity generator subsystem and the inverter subsystem.

[0012] Applicants have further developed an innovative power system comprising first and second electric battery subsystems, each having a first pole having a first polarity and a second pole having a second polarity ; a switching subsystem coupled to the first pole of the first electric battery subsystem and coupled to the first pole of the second electric battery subsystem; a rectifier/inductor subsystem coupled to the first and second poles of the first and second electrical battery subsystems, a rectifier subsystem coupled to the electrical battery subsystem; a breaker subsystem coupled to the rectifier subsystem; an electrically driven function control subsystem coupled to the rectifier subsystem, wherein the electrically driven function control subsystem includes 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 electricity generator subsystem comprising an electricity generator, wherein the electricity generator is operatively coupled to the electric motor and receives input rotational motion from the electric motor, wherein an output rotational speed of the electric motor and an input rotational speed provided to the electricity generator are relative to each other Invariant to ― ; an inverter subsystem coupled to the electricity 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 coupled to an electrical load; and a battery charge controller subsystem coupled to the electrical generator subsystem and the electrical battery subsystem.

[0013] Applicants have further developed an innovative method for generating, storing, and distributing electrical power, the innovative method comprising: applying direct current power from a first electric battery subsystem to a function control subsystem, the function control subsystem comprising: 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 DC motor and generating an output rotational motion from the DC 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 coupled to an electrical load and distributing a second portion of the generated alternating current power to the inductor subsystem; applying alternating current power from the inductor subsystem to the rectifier subsystem and generating direct current power using the rectifier subsystem; 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 DC motor and the input rotational motion is in first, second, and third operational phases. is set to optimize power depletion of the first battery subsystem for predetermined durations of s and a predetermined level of available power to the outlet load line.

[0014] Applicants have further developed an innovative method for generating, storing, and distributing power, the innovative method comprising applying direct current power from an electric battery subsystem to a switching subsystem, the switching subsystem being coupled to an inverter subsystem. Ringed ― ; applying alternating current power from the inverter subsystem to the energy distribution subsystem; distributing a first portion of the alternating current power to an outlet load line configured to be coupled to an electrical load and distributing a second portion of the 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 DC motor to an [[[DC]] electricity generator, wherein the output rotational speed of the DC motor and the input rotational speed provided to the electricity generator are invariant with respect to each other; generating DC power from the output rotational motion of the DC motor, the rotational speed being set to optimize wattage supply for external electrical distribution; applying direct current power from the direct current generator subsystem to the battery charge controller subsystem; and applying direct current power from the battery charge controller subsystem to the switching subsystem, the inverter, and the electric battery subsystem.

[0015] Applicants have further developed an innovative method for generating, storing, and distributing power, the innovative method comprising applying direct current power from an electric battery subsystem to a switching subsystem, the switching subsystem being coupled to an inverter subsystem. Ringed ― ; converting DC power into AC power; distributing a first portion of the 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 the alternating current power to a second energy distribution subsystem; applying alternating current power from the first energy distribution subsystem to the 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 DC motor to an electricity generator, wherein an output rotational speed of the DC motor and an input rotational speed provided to the electricity generator are invariant 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 the second energy distribution subsystem; converting AC power into DC 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, the innovative method 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 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 DC motor to an electricity generator, wherein an output rotational speed of the DC motor and an input rotational speed provided to the electricity generator are invariant with respect to each other; generating DC power from the output rotational motion of the DC motor; converting DC power into AC power; applying direct current power to the power distribution system; distributing a first portion of the alternating current power from the power distribution system to a load source and a second portion of the 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 electrical battery subsystem; and applying a current from the electricity generator to the electrical battery subsystem via 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 of the invention only, and do not limit the invention to what is claimed.

[0018] To facilitate an understanding of the present invention, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings in which like reference signs refer to like elements. The drawings are illustrative only and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.
1 is a schematic diagram of a power generation, distribution, and storage system according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a detailed schematic diagram of a battery subsystem and a switching subsystem of the system illustrated in FIG. 1 ;
FIG. 3 is a detailed schematic diagram of an alternative switching subsystem for the system illustrated in FIG. 1 ;
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;
5 is a schematic diagram of components of a power generation, distribution, and storage system according to a third embodiment of the present invention used for off-grid power supply;
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;
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;
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;
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] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present 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 . The battery charging system 600 may be connected to the battery system 100 through the switching subsystem 200 .

[0030] DC battery system 100 may include first, second, and third battery subsystems or banks 110 , 120 , and 130 , which may each consist of a plurality of individual batteries and battery cells. . 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 12 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 recharging (or resting) and 15 minutes of rest only when recharged (or 15 minutes only resting). minutes of recharge). 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 present invention.

[0031] The batteries are coupled to the battery subsystems to power the switching subsystem 200 , the power generation system 300 , the load source 500 , and the battery charging system 600 for a defined period of time without excessive discharge. When done, it must have sufficient power and amperage. 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, without more than about 20% discharge, at the beginning of battery life. there is.

[0032] The 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 respectively. may be electrically connected. In turn, switching subsystem 200 may be electrically coupled to power generation system 300 via point A via a bipolar conductor and to battery charging system 600 via point C via a bipolar 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) may be electrically connected to.

[0033] One non-limiting embodiment of a switching subsystem 200 is illustrated in FIG. 2 . Referring to FIG. 2 , the switching subsystem 200 may include one or more timers 210 that may be electrically coupled 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 may 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 optionally turn off the first battery subsystem 110 . It may connect to the first bus 240 or the second bus 242, or it may not connect to either bus. The timers 210 and the first and second low voltage contactors 220 and 222 control the second and third high voltage contactors 232 and 233 to selectively drive the second battery subsystem 120 to the first bus. 240 or the second bus 242, or no bus at all. 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 on third battery subsystem 130 . It may connect to the first bus 240 or the second bus 242, or it may not connect to either bus.

[0035] The 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. . Such signals may activate a particular low voltage contactor and cause the particular low voltage contactor to open or close the high voltage contactors connected thereto. Consequently, the combination of timers 210 , low voltage contactors 220 , 222 , and 224 , and high voltage contactors 230 , 231 , 232 , 233 , 234 , and 235 optionally results in battery subsystems ( Each of 110 , 120 , and 130 may be coupled to a first bus 240 or a second bus 242 , or may not be coupled to either bus. The 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 the first bus 240 at a time. and only the other of the battery subsystems can be connected to the second bus 242 . However, the system recognizes that it may tolerate the possibility of overlap times of short durations in which two battery subsystems may be connected to the same bus at the same time.

[0036] 1 and 2 , a first bus 240 may be connected to the power generation system 300 through point A, and a second bus 242 may be connected to the battery charging system 600 through point C. can Thus, functionally, the 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 . connecting,

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

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

[0037] An alternative embodiment of the switching subsystem 200 is illustrated by the schematic diagram of FIG. 3 . 1 and 3 , the three-way switches 250 , 252 , and 254 respectively connect the positive poles of the associated battery subsystems 110 , 120 , and 130 to a circuit disconnected position (as shown) or It can be connected to either point A or point C of the entire circuit. The 3-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 , the power generation system 300 may include a function control subsystem 310 electrically coupled to and powered by the battery system 100 via a switching subsystem 200 . . Function control subsystem 310 may optionally be coupled to and control timers 210 in switching subsystem 200 . Function control subsystem 310 may provide power from one of the battery subsystems in battery system 100 at a time to drive DC electric motor 330 , which in turn will drive AC electricity generator 350 . can The function control subsystem 310 may control the speed of the electric motor subsystem 330 .

[0039] Regular generators have high torque requirements, which made the addition of a gearbox necessary in previously known systems. In these systems, a gearbox was required to lower the power consumed by the motor and lower the torque. By using a novel specially designed generator with low torque requirements, the gearbox is eliminated from the current system. This removes from the system a mechanical element that can suffer from failure, further removes the stress the gearbox adds to the system, and makes the system more efficient.

[0040] Power generation system 300 may also include cooling subsystem 360 controlled by function control subsystem 310 . The cooling subsystem 360 may be in operative contact with any and/or all heat generating components of the overall system, such as the function control subsystem 310 , the electric motor 330 , and the electricity generator 350 . there is. Cooling subsystem 360 may maintain system elements in 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 a sine wave generated by a processor in 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, over temperature 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, electricity 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 the optimal power generation and battery life for a given expected load 500 to be serviced by the system, as well as battery subsystems 110 , 120 , and 130) can be selected to provide a recharge rate and time. 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 amount and voltage required to service the load 500 and recharge one battery subsystem. At the same time, it reduces or minimizes the torque imposed by the electricity generator 350 . The use of the novel low torque requirement electricity generator 350 can provide torque to the electricity generator 350 without increasing (and preferably decreasing) the torque requirements of the electric motor 330 , thereby It can lower the power drain on the battery subsystem that drives the motor and improve the battery depletion characteristics for a given power output of the generator.

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

[0045] The electricity generator 350 may be coupled to the AC power distribution subsystem 400 via 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. The power demands of the load source 500 and the battery charging system 600 may communicate wired or wireless communication channels from sensors associated with the power distribution subsystem 400 , the load source 500 , and/or the battery charging system 600 . may be communicated to the function control subsystem 310 via 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 run at the correct rpm for the power demands of the system.

[0046] Battery charging system 600 may include inductor subsystem 610 electrically coupled to rectifier subsystem 630 via one or more circuit breakers 620 . The combination of the inductor subsystem 610 and the rectifier subsystem 630 is used to provide one of the idle battery subsystems 110, 120, or 130 with a required recharge level over a desired recharge cycle, which comprises: For a system using three battery subsystems, this is 1/3 of the total system cycle time. Rectifier subsystem 630 may be self-adjusting to accommodate a recharge draw of a battery subsystem that is currently being charged. 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 charging cycle. can Consequently, without including the inductor subsystem 610, the battery subsystems may not recharge fast enough to be fully recharged in the desired cycle time. The addition of an inductor subsystem 610 with an adjustable rheostat improves the amperage draw of the battery charging system 600 (and thus recharging the idle battery subsystem) compared to a system without an induction coil. the amount of current available for use) can be increased. Preferably, the rheostat settings of the inductor subsystem 610 may be adjusted automatically 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 completes over a desired amount of time using a minimal 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 electricity generator subsystem 350 and electrical battery system 100 .

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

[0048] At the same time that the first battery subsystem is used to power the electric motor 330 (ie, the first phase of operation), the control signals sent from the function controller 310 to the timer 210 are transmitted to the other battery subsystems. may be used to control the first, second, and third low voltage contactors 220 , 222 , and 224 to perform connections and disconnections. Specifically, the low voltage contactors 220 , 222 , and 224 are configured to temporarily connect the first positive electrode of the second battery subsystem 120 to the second bus 242 and from any circuitry to the third battery subsystem. It can be used to control the high voltage contactors 232 , 233 , 234 , and 235 to temporarily isolate the first anode of 130 . Consequently, the second battery subsystem 120 may be coupled to the rectifier subsystem 630 and the third battery subsystem 130 may be isolated during the first phase of operation.

[0049] During the first phase of operation, the electric motor 330 rotates under the power of the first battery subsystem 110 . The rotational motion of the electric motor 330 is used to drive the electric generator 350 via the electric motor 330 . The torque resistance of the electricity 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 function controller 310 to optimize the speed for the load applied to the electricity generator 350 .

[0050] The power output of the electricity generator 350 is directed in part by the distribution subsystem 400 to the battery charging system 600 . The inductor subsystem 610 and the rectifier subsystem 630 of the battery charging system 600 work together, preferably under the control of the function control unit 310 , to operate the second battery subsystem 120 during the first phase of operation. recharge the The first operating 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 . can be

[0051] Immediately after the end of the first phase of operation, an institution of a second phase of operation follows, during which phase of operation the function control unit 310 causes the first battery subsystem 110 to be connected to the second battery subsystem. switching to replace 120 , replace second battery subsystem 120 with third battery subsystem 130 , and replace third battery subsystem 130 with first battery subsystem 110 . Instruct system 200 . In other words, during the second phase of operation, the second battery subsystem 120 is used to supply power, the third battery subsystem 130 is recharged, and the first battery subsystem 110 is powered and recharged 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. The rotation through the first, second, and third operational phases may be repeated to provide uninterruptible power to the load source 500 .

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

[0053] With continued reference to FIG. 4 , the overall system may be initiated to generate power by connecting the battery/UPS system 100 to the rectifier/inductor system 700 under the control of the switching system 200 . DC power may flow from the battery/UPS system 100 through an inductor 710 , a circuit breaker 720 , and a 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 the DC generator 380 .

[0054] The electric motor 330 is operatively connected to the electricity generator 350 . The function control subsystem 310 may control the speed of the electric motor subsystem 330 . Power generation system 300 may also include cooling subsystem 360 controlled by function control subsystem 310 . The cooling subsystem 360 is in operative contact with any and/or all heat generating components of the overall system, such as the function control subsystem 310 , the electric motor subsystem 330 , and the DC generator 380 . can do. Cooling subsystem 360 may maintain system elements in 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 a sine wave generated by a processor in 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 sequence, shutdown sequence, vibration monitoring, over temperature 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 a preferred embodiment, DC generator 380 is capable of outputting 10 kW of power at low rpms 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 (eg, 10 kw) inverter 370 which requires 220 AC volts to operate. In turn, AC power from the on-grid inverter 370 may be provided online to a local or national power grid, local power outlets, and power distribution system 400 . Once the entire system is up and generating power, the on-grid inverter 370 supplies all current demands to the load source 500 connected to the power distribution system 400 as well as to the DC electric motor subsystem 330 . It can supply the current needed to power it. Any excess power may be supplied to the national grid from the on-grid inverter 370 to power grid-connected loads, such as home 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, the power distribution system 400 may be coupled 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 the battery charging system 600 may be used to maintain the battery/UPS system 100 in a fully charged state. Any excess power not needed for recharging may be directed to the rectifier/inductor system 700 to be used to power the DC motor 330 . When the battery/UPS system 100 is in a fully charged state, all of the power to drive the DC motor 330 may be supplied by the battery charging system 600 . In this way, the battery/UPS system 100 may 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 FIG. 5 , a system substantially identical to that shown in FIG. 4 is illustrated. The system of FIG. 5 differs from the system of FIG. 4 in that it includes an off-grid inverter 372 (eg, 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 power the national power grid from an off-grid inverter 372. It works the same way.

[0060] 6 illustrates a system that combines the elements of FIGS. 4 and 5 such that both an on-grid inverter 370 and an off-grid inverter 372 are included. The system of FIG. 6 can be used to provide uninterruptible power when the national grid goes down. The system of FIG. 6 includes features that cause 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 an off-grid inverter 372 to supply power, thereby disconnecting the system from the national power grid.

[0061] An alternative embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in FIG. 7 , wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements that operate in a similar manner to those described in connection with other embodiments.

[0062] DC battery system 100 is coupled to switching subsystem 200 via conductors 150 , 152 , and 156 . The switching system 200 is in turn coupled to an AC power distribution system 400 via a DC/AC inverter 640 . The AC power distribution system 400 is coupled to both the load source 500 and the 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 positive poles of the first, second, and third battery subsystems 110 , 120 , and 130 of the DC battery system 100 are connected to the switching sub via conductors 150 , 152 , and 156 . Each may be electrically connected to the system 200 . In turn, the switching subsystem 200 may be electrically coupled to the battery charge controller subsystem 650 via point A via the positive conductor and to the DC/AC inverter 640 via point C via the positive conductor. . The negative poles of the first, second, and third battery subsystems 110 , 120 , and 130 are connected via conductor 154 via point B to battery charge controller subsystem 650 and DC/AC inverter 640 . ) can be electrically connected to.

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

[0065] In one embodiment, the battery charge controller subsystem 650 is a pulse width modulation (PWM) and maximum power point tracker (MPPT) technology that adjusts charging rates according to the level of the battery to allow charging closer to the maximum capacity of the battery. include those

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

[0067] The switching subsystem 200 controls the switching of the DC battery system 100 into and out of the entire circuit to receive recharge power via a battery charge controller subsystem 650 coupled to the power generation system 300 to complete the circuit. can do.

[0068] With continued reference to FIG. 7 , the entire system may be initiated to generate power via a switching system 200 and by connecting a DC battery system 100 to a DC/AC inverter 640 under the control of the switching system 200 . there is. DC power may flow from the DC battery system 100 through the switching subsystem 200 DC/AC inverter 640 to the 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 via 630. DC power from 630 is provided to 330 via 310. In turn, DC motor 330 drives DC electricity generator 380 . As described above, the power distribution system 400 may be coupled to a power generation system 300 that includes a 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 electricity generator 350 may vary as needed, but the rotational speed of the coupler is invariant with respect to the output speeds of the DC electric motor 330 and the AC electricity generator 350 . do. In one embodiment, the DC electric motor 330 and the AC electricity generator 350 are directly coupled.

[0072] Power generation system 300 may also include cooling subsystem 360 controlled by function control subsystem 310 . The cooling subsystem 360 is operable with any and/or all heat generating components of the overall system, such as the function control subsystem 310 , the DC electric motor subsystem 330 , and the DC electricity generator 380 . can be contacted. Cooling subsystem 360 may maintain system elements in 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 a sine wave generated by a processor in 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 sequence, shutdown sequence, vibration monitoring, over temperature 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 a preferred embodiment, DC generator 380 is capable of outputting 10 kW of power at low rpms 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 generating power, the DC/AC inverter 640 supplies all current demands to the load source 500 connected to the power distribution system 400 as well as to the DC electric motor subsystem 330 . It can supply the current needed to power it. In some embodiments, inverter 640 may shut down DC electric motor 330 such that the system is powered by battery subsystem 100 . When the battery subsystem 100 is discharged to a predetermined level, the inverter 640 will restart the 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] Inverter subsystem 640 , power distribution subsystem 400 , rectifier subsystem 630 , and electrical function control 310 so that excess power not required for recharging is used to power DC motor 330 . ) can be directed.

[0079] When the DC battery 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 DC battery system 100 can function as a current catalyst as opposed to a current provider.

[0080] An alternative embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in FIG. 8 , wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements that operate in a similar manner to those described in connection with other embodiments.

[0081] DC battery system 100 is coupled to switching subsystem 200 via conductors 150 , 152 , and 156 . The switching system 200 is in turn coupled to a first AC power distribution system 410 and a second AC power distribution system 420 via a DC/AC inverter 640 . A first AC power distribution system 410 is coupled to both the load source 500 and the power generation system 300 . The 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 function control subsystem 310 , DC electric motor 330 , and AC generator 350 , all of which are discussed in greater detail below.

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

[0083] The switching subsystem 200 may control the switching of the DC battery system 100 into and out of the entire circuit to receive recharge power via the function control subsystem 310 which is part of the power generation system 300 to complete the circuit. can

[0084] With continued reference to FIG. 8 , the overall system may be initiated to generate power via a switching system 200 and by connecting a DC battery system 100 to a DC/AC inverter 640 under the control of the switching system 200 . there is. In turn, AC power from inverter 640 may flow to first AC power distribution subsystem 410 .

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

[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 a 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 electricity generator 350 may vary as needed, but the rotational speed of the coupler is invariant with respect to the output speeds of the DC electric motor 330 and the AC electricity generator 350 . do. In one embodiment, the DC electric motor 330 and the AC electricity generator 350 are directly coupled.

[0088] Power generation system 300 may also include cooling subsystem 360 controlled by function control subsystem 310 . The cooling subsystem 360 is operable with any and/or all heat generating components of the overall system, such as the function control subsystem 310 , the DC electric motor subsystem 330 , and the AC electricity generator 350 . can be contacted. Cooling subsystem 360 may maintain system elements in 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 a sine wave generated by a processor in 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 sequence, shutdown sequence, vibration monitoring, over temperature 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 a preferred embodiment, the DC generator 380 is capable of outputting 10 kW of power at low rpms 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 up and generating power, the DC/AC inverter 640 supplies all current demands to the load source 500 connected to the power distribution system 400 as well as the power generation subsystem 300 and in particular the power generation subsystem 300 . , can provide the current necessary to power the DC electric motor subsystem 330 . In some embodiments, inverter 640 may shut down DC electric motor 330 such that the system is powered by battery subsystem 100 . When the battery subsystem 100 is discharged to a predetermined level, the inverter 640 will restart the 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 by an AC generator 350 . This makes it possible to direct AC current to the second power distribution panel 420 . and apply AC power directly to the DC/AC inverters, which in turn will have the same effect for the inverters as in the case of a grid tie. Sensors in the inverter will detect AC power and allow AC power to flow directly through them to the first power distribution panel 410 . Also, by using the AC generator, there is no longer a requirement for the battery charge controller subsystem 650 as the system will utilize the charge controller included in the inverter.

[0095] An alternative embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in FIG. 9 , wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements that operate in a similar manner to those described in connection with other embodiments.

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

[0097] With continued reference to FIG. 9 , the overall system may be initiated to generate power by connecting the battery 100 to a rectifier/inductor system 700 under the control of a switching system 200 . DC power may flow from the battery/UPS system 100 through a rectifier 730 and a 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 electricity generator 350 may vary as needed, but the rotational speed of the coupler is invariant with respect to the output speeds of the DC electric motor 330 and the AC electricity generator 350 . do. In one embodiment, the DC electric motor 330 and the AC electricity 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 cooling subsystem 360 controlled by function control subsystem 310 . The cooling subsystem 360 is configured to provide any and/or all heat generating components of the overall system, such as the function control subsystem 310 , the electric motor subsystem 330 , the gearbox 340 , and the DC electricity generator ( 380) may be operatively contacted. Cooling subsystem 360 may maintain system elements in 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 a sine wave generated by a processor in function control subsystem 310 .

[00100] 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 sequence, shutdown sequence, vibration monitoring, over temperature 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 rpm, battery charging system load, and rectifier settings.

[00101] In a preferred embodiment, the DC generator 380 is capable of outputting 10 kW of power at low rpms 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 (eg, 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 a local or national power grid, local power outlets, and power distribution system 400 . Once the entire system is up and generating power, the on-grid inverter 370 supplies all current demands for the load source 500 connected to the power distribution system 400 as well as the power distribution system 400 and the rectifier/ The inductor system 700 may provide the current necessary to power the DC electric motor subsystem 330 . Any excess power may be supplied to the national grid from the on-grid inverter 370 to power grid-connected loads, such as home 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, the power distribution system 400 may be coupled to the battery charging system 600 via an inductor system 70 including a circuit breaker 720 and a 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 maintain battery/UPS system 100 in a fully charged state. Any excess power not required for recharging may be directed to the rectifier/inductor system 700 to be used to power the DC motor 330 . When the battery/UPS system 100 is in a fully charged state, all of the power to drive the DC motor 330 may be supplied by the battery charging system 600 . In this way, the battery/UPS system 100 may 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 present invention. The elements described above are provided as illustrative examples of one technique for implementing the present invention. Those skilled in the art will recognize that many other implementations are possible without departing from the invention recited in the claims. For example, the types, sizes, and capacities of batteries, electric motors, electricity generators, inductors, and rectifiers used may vary without departing from the intended scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the present disclosure is intended to be illustrative and not limiting of the scope of the invention. This 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.

Claims (40)

A power system comprising:
electric battery subsystem;
a switching subsystem coupled to the electric battery subsystem;
an electrically driven function control subsystem coupled to the switching subsystem 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 electricity generator subsystem comprising an electricity generator, wherein the electricity generator is operatively coupled to the electric motor and receives input rotational motion from the electric motor, an output rotational speed of the electric motor and an input provided to the electricity generator The rotational speed is invariant with respect to each other — ;
a power distribution subsystem coupled to the electricity generator subsystem, the power distribution subsystem including an outlet load line configured to be coupled to an electrical load;
an inductor subsystem coupled to the power distribution subsystem; and
and a rectifier subsystem coupled to the inductor subsystem, the switching subsystem, and the electrical battery subsystem. According to claim 1,
and a battery charge controller subsystem coupling the electricity generator subsystem and the electrical battery system. According to claim 1,
The electric battery system 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 system; the electrically driven function control subsystem is coupled to a second pole of the switching subsystem and the electric battery system; and the rectifier subsystem is coupled to a second pole of the inductor subsystem, the switching subsystem, and the electric battery system. According to claim 1,
and the rotational speed of the electric motor is set to optimize power depletion of the electric battery system for a predetermined level of available power to the outlet load. According to claim 1,
and the electrically driven function control subsystem provides automatic adjustment of the relative rotational speed of the electric motor. According to claim 1,
and the electrically driven function control subsystem automatically sets an upper limit on the available power to the outlet load line based on the power output of the electricity generator and the recharge requirements of the electric battery system. A power system comprising:
electric battery subsystem;
a switching subsystem coupled to the electric battery subsystem;
an electrically driven function control subsystem coupled to the switching subsystem 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 electricity generator subsystem comprising an electricity generator, wherein the electricity generator is operatively coupled to the electric motor and receives input rotational motion from the electric motor, an output rotational speed of the electric motor and an input provided to the electricity generator The rotational speed is invariant with respect to each other — ;
a power distribution subsystem coupled to the electricity generator subsystem by an inverter subsystem, the power distribution subsystem including an outlet load line configured to be coupled to an electrical load;
an inductor subsystem coupled to the power distribution subsystem; and
and a rectifier subsystem coupled to the inductor subsystem, the switching subsystem, and the electrical battery subsystem. 8. The method of claim 7,
and a battery charge controller coupling the power distribution subsystem and the electric battery subsystem. 8. The method of claim 7,
wherein the electricity generator subsystem comprises a DC output electricity generator. 8. The method of claim 7,
and the rotational speed of the electric motor and the electricity generator subsystem are set to optimize power depletion of the electric battery subsystem for a predetermined level of available power to the outlet load line. 8. The method of claim 7,
and the electrically driven function control subsystem provides the electric motor with automatic adjustment of the relative rotational speed of the electricity generator subsystem. 8. The method of claim 7,
and the electrically driven function control subsystem automatically sets an upper limit on the available power to the outlet load line based on the power output of the electricity generator and the recharge requirements of the electric battery subsystem. A power system comprising:
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 including 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 electricity generator subsystem comprising an electricity generator, wherein the electricity generator is operatively coupled to the electric motor and receives input rotational motion from the electric motor, an output rotational speed of the electric motor and an input provided to the electricity generator The rotational speed is invariant with respect to each other — ; and
and a battery charge controller subsystem coupled to the electricity generator subsystem, the switching subsystem, the inverter, and the electrical battery subsystem. 14. The method of claim 13,
The electric battery system 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 system; the battery charge controller subsystem is coupled to a second pole of the switching subsystem and the electric battery system; an inverter subsystem coupled to the switching subsystem and a second pole of the battery subsystem. 14. The method of claim 13,
and the rotational speed of the electric motor is set to optimize power depletion of the electric battery system for a predetermined level of available power to the outlet load. 14. The method of claim 13,
and the electrically driven function control subsystem provides automatic adjustment of the relative rotational speed of the electric motor. 14. The method of claim 13,
and the electrically driven function control subsystem automatically sets an upper limit on the available power to the outlet load line based on the power output of the electricity generator and the recharge requirements of the electric battery system. 14. The method of claim 13,
the inverter shuts down a DC electric motor to which the system is powered by the battery subsystem;
when the battery subsystem is discharged to a predetermined level, the inverter restarts the DC electric motor. A power system comprising:
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 subsystem, 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 electricity generator subsystem comprising an electricity generator, wherein the electricity generator is operatively coupled to the electric motor and receives input rotational motion from the electric motor, an output rotational speed of the electric motor and an input provided to the electricity generator The rotational speed is invariant with respect to each other — ; and
and a second power distribution subsystem coupled to the electricity generator subsystem and the inverter subsystem. 19. The method of claim 18,
The electric battery system 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 system; the electrically driven function control subsystem is coupled to a second pole of the switching subsystem and the electric battery system; an inverter subsystem coupled to the second pole of the switching subsystem and the electric battery system. 20. The method of claim 19,
and the rotational speed of the electric motor is set to optimize power depletion of the electric battery system for a predetermined level of available power to the outlet load. 20. The method of claim 19,
and the electrically driven function control subsystem provides automatic adjustment of the relative rotational speed of the electric motor. 20. The method of claim 19,
and the electrically driven function control subsystem automatically sets an upper limit on the available power to the outlet load line based on the power output of the electricity generator and the recharge requirements of the electric battery system. 20. The method of claim 19,
the inverter shuts down a DC electric motor to which the system is powered by the battery subsystem; and
when the battery subsystem is discharged to a predetermined level, the inverter restarts the DC electric motor. A power system comprising:
electric battery subsystem;
a switching subsystem coupled to the electric battery subsystem;
a rectifier subsystem coupled to the electrical 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 electricity generator subsystem comprising an electricity generator, wherein the electricity generator is operatively coupled to the electric motor and receives input rotational motion from the electric motor, an output rotational speed of the electric motor and an input provided to the electricity generator The rotational speed is invariant with respect to each other — ;
an inverter subsystem coupled to the electricity 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 coupled to an electrical load; and
and a battery charge controller subsystem coupled to the electricity generator subsystem and the electrical battery subsystem. 26. The method of claim 25,
The electric battery system 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 system; the electrically driven function control subsystem is coupled to a second pole of the switching subsystem and the electric battery system; and the inverter subsystem is coupled to the second pole of the switching subsystem and the electric battery system. 26. The method of claim 25,
and the rotational speed of the electric motor is set to optimize power depletion of the electric battery system for a predetermined level of available power to the outlet load. 26. The method of claim 25,
and the electrically driven function control subsystem provides automatic adjustment of the relative rotational speed of the electric motor. 26. The method of claim 25,
and the electrically driven function control subsystem automatically sets an upper limit on the available power to the outlet load line based on the power output of the electricity generator and the recharge requirements of the electric battery system. A method of generating, storing, and distributing power, comprising:
applying direct current power from the electric battery subsystem to a function control subsystem, the function control subsystem coupled to the capacitor subsystem;
applying direct current power from the function control subsystem to a direct current motor;
providing an input rotational motion from the DC motor to an electricity generator, wherein an output rotational speed of the DC motor and an input rotational speed provided to the electricity generator are invariant with respect to each other;
generating alternating current power from the output rotational motion of the DC motor, the rotational speed being set to optimize wattage supply for external electrical distribution;
distributing a first portion of the generated AC power to an outlet load line configured to be coupled to an electrical load and distributing a second portion of the generated AC power to an inductor subsystem;
applying alternating current power from the inductor subsystem to a rectifier subsystem and generating additional direct current power using the rectifier subsystem; and
applying additional direct current power from the rectifier subsystem to the electric battery subsystem;
wherein the relationship of the output rotational motion of the electric motor is set to optimize power depletion of an electric battery system for a predetermined level of available power to the outlet load line. 31. The method of claim 30,
and controlling the charge delivered to the battery subsystem. A method of generating, storing, and distributing power, comprising:
applying direct current power from the electric battery subsystem to the inductor subsystem;
applying direct current power from the inductor subsystem to a function control subsystem, the function control subsystem coupled to a capacitor subsystem;
applying direct current power from the function control subsystem to a direct current motor;
providing an input rotational motion from the DC motor to an electricity generator, wherein an output rotational speed of the DC motor and an input rotational speed provided to the electricity generator are invariant with respect to each other;
generating DC power from the output rotation motion of the DC motor;
converting the DC power into AC power;
distributing the alternating current power to at least one of a power distribution system, a local power outlet, and a power grid; and
distributing a first portion of the alternating current power from the power distribution system to at least one of a load source and a power grid and distributing a second portion of the alternating current power from the power distribution system to a battery charging subsystem comprising a rectifier; includes,
and the battery charging subsystem is coupled to the electric battery subsystem. 33. The method of claim 32,
and controlling the charge delivered to the battery subsystem. A method of generating, storing, and distributing power, comprising:
applying direct current power from an electric battery subsystem to a switching subsystem, the switching subsystem coupled to an inverter subsystem;
applying alternating current power from the inverter subsystem to an energy distribution subsystem;
distributing a first portion of the alternating current power to an outlet load line configured to be coupled to an electrical load and distributing a second portion of the alternating current power to a rectifier subsystem;
applying direct current from the rectifier subsystem to a function control subsystem;
applying direct current from the function control subsystem to a direct current motor;
providing an input rotational motion from the DC motor to an [[[DC]] electricity generator, wherein the output rotational speed of the DC motor and the input rotational speed provided to the electricity generator are invariant with respect to each other;
generating DC power from the output rotational motion of the DC motor, the rotational speed being set to optimize wattage supply for external electrical distribution;
applying direct current power from the direct current generator subsystem to the battery charge controller subsystem; and
and applying direct current power from the battery charge controller subsystem to the switching subsystem, the inverter, and the electric battery subsystem. 35. The method of claim 34,
and controlling the charge delivered to the battery subsystem. 35. The method of claim 34,
A method for generating, storing, and distributing power, comprising using the inverter to stop and restart an electric motor. A method of generating, storing, and distributing power, comprising:
applying direct current power from an electric battery subsystem to a switching subsystem, the switching subsystem coupled to an inverter subsystem;
converting the DC power into AC power;
distributing a first portion of the 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 the 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 a function control subsystem;
applying direct current power from the function control subsystem to a direct current motor;
providing an input rotational motion from the DC motor to an electricity generator, wherein an output rotational speed of the DC motor and an input rotational speed provided to the electricity generator are invariant with respect to each other;
generating alternating current power from the output rotational motion of the DC motor, the rotational speed being set to optimize wattage supply for external electrical distribution;
applying alternating current power to the second energy distribution subsystem;
converting the AC power into DC power; and
and applying direct current power to the electric battery subsystem. 38. The method of claim 37,
and controlling the charge delivered to the battery subsystem. 38. The method of claim 37,
A method for generating, storing, and distributing power, comprising using the inverter to stop and restart an electric motor. A method of generating, storing, and distributing power, comprising:
applying direct current power from the electric battery subsystem to the rectifier subsystem;
applying direct current power from the rectifier subsystem to a function control subsystem, the function control subsystem coupled to a capacitor subsystem;
applying direct current power from the function control subsystem to a direct current motor;
providing an input rotational motion from the DC motor to an electricity generator, wherein an output rotational speed of the DC motor and an input rotational speed provided to the electricity generator are invariant with respect to each other;
generating DC power from the output rotation motion of the DC motor;
converting the DC power into AC power;
applying the DC power to a power distribution system;
distributing a first portion of the AC power from the power distribution system to a load source and a second portion of the AC power from the power distribution system to a breaker subsystem;
applying alternating current power from the breaker subsystem to a rectifier subsystem;
applying direct current power from the rectifier subsystem to the electric battery subsystem; and
and applying a current from the electricity generator to the electrical battery subsystem via a battery charge controller subsystem.

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