18230239. POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND POWER SUPPLY CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND POWER SUPPLY CONTROL METHOD
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POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND POWER SUPPLY CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18230239 titled 'POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND POWER SUPPLY CONTROL METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a power supply apparatus with the following components:
- A first power supply line
- A second power supply line
- A connection unit that can operate in two modes: one allowing power transmission between the first and second power supply lines, and one preventing power transmission
- An electric discharge unit connected to the second power supply line that can operate in two modes: one dropping the voltage of the second power supply line, and one not dropping the voltage
- A voltage monitoring unit to monitor the voltage of the second power supply line
- A control unit to control the operation of the connection unit and the electric discharge unit
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- Potential Applications
- Power supply systems in industrial settings
- Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems
- Electric vehicle charging stations
- Problems Solved
- Ensuring safe power transmission between different power supply lines
- Preventing voltage spikes or fluctuations in the power supply
- Monitoring and controlling power supply operations effectively
- Benefits
- Improved safety in power supply operations
- Enhanced control over power transmission
- Prevention of damage to electrical equipment due to voltage fluctuations
Original Abstract Submitted
A power supply apparatus comprises: a first power supply line; a second power supply line; a connection unit connecting the first and second power supply line and capable of operating in either a first operation mode in which power transmission between the first and second power supply lines is possible or a second operation mode in which power transmission is not possible; an electric discharge unit connected to the second power supply line and capable of operating in either a third operation mode in which a voltage of the second power supply line is dropped or a fourth operation mode in which the voltage is not dropped; a voltage monitoring unit to monitor the voltage of the second power supply line; and a control unit to control operation of the connection unit and the electric discharge unit.
