18405132. POWER CONVERTER simplified abstract (Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.)
Contents
- 1 POWER CONVERTER
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 POWER CONVERTER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
POWER CONVERTER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Eduardo Facanha De Oliveira of Nuremberg (DE)
POWER CONVERTER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18405132 titled 'POWER CONVERTER
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure relates to a power converter comprising: an alternate current, AC, terminal for providing an input phase voltage (V(t)); a first direct current, DC, terminal for providing a first DC voltage (V) with reference to a third DC terminal; a second DC terminal for providing a second DC voltage (V) with reference to the third DC terminal; a first commutation path between the AC terminal and the second DC terminal; a second commutation path between the AC terminal and the first DC terminal; a third commutation path between the AC terminal and the second DC terminal; and a fourth commutation path between the AC terminal and the first DC terminal.
- AC terminal for input phase voltage (V(t))
- First DC terminal for first DC voltage (V)
- Second DC terminal for second DC voltage (V)
- Commutation paths between AC terminal and DC terminals
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Power electronics
- Renewable energy systems
- Electric vehicles
Problems Solved
This technology helps in:
- Efficient power conversion
- Voltage regulation
- Energy management
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved energy efficiency
- Enhanced power quality
- Compact design
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology could be in:
- Power supply units
- Solar inverters
- Battery charging systems
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology is the use of multi-level converters in power electronics.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to traditional power converters in terms of efficiency?
This article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and traditional power converters in terms of efficiency. Further research or testing may be needed to determine the efficiency differences.
Are there any limitations to the size or scale at which this technology can be implemented?
The article does not address any limitations regarding the size or scale at which this technology can be implemented. Additional information or studies may be required to understand any potential limitations in this aspect.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure relates to a power converter () comprising: an alternate current, AC, terminal () for providing an input phase voltage (V(t)); a first direct current, DC, terminal () for providing a first DC voltage (V) with reference to a third DC terminal (); a second DC terminal () for providing a second DC voltage (V) with reference to the third DC terminal (); a first commutation path () between the AC terminal () and the second DC terminal (); a second commutation path () between the AC terminal () and the first DC terminal (); a third commutation path () between the AC terminal () and the second DC terminal (); and a fourth commutation path () between the AC terminal () and the first DC terminal ().
