Panasonic intellectual property management co., ltd. (20240128886). POWER SUPPLY DEVICE simplified abstract

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POWER SUPPLY DEVICE

Organization Name

panasonic intellectual property management co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Hiromu Matsumoto of Osaka (JP)

Hiroyuki Hosoi of Osaka (JP)

POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240128886 titled 'POWER SUPPLY DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a power supply device that can be connected to either a single-phase AC power supply or a multi-phase AC power supply. The device includes power conversion circuits, a relay circuit, and a processor. The relay circuit can switch between two states, connecting the power supply lines accordingly. The processor controls the timing of the relay circuit based on detected temperature, ensuring a smooth transition between power sources.

  • Power supply device for both single-phase and multi-phase AC power supplies
  • Includes power conversion circuits, relay circuit, and processor
  • Relay circuit switches between states to connect power supply lines
  • Processor controls timing based on detected temperature for seamless transition

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in various industries where a reliable power supply is crucial, such as manufacturing, telecommunications, and data centers.

Problems Solved

1. Seamless transition between single-phase and multi-phase power supplies 2. Efficient power management based on temperature detection

Benefits

1. Increased reliability of power supply 2. Energy efficiency through optimized power conversion 3. Reduced downtime due to power source switching

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing Power Supply Switching for Improved Efficiency and Reliability

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to power supply devices that can switch between different power sources based on specific conditions, but further research is needed to identify specific examples.

Unanswered Questions

How does the processor detect temperature to control the relay circuit timing?

The abstract mentions that the processor controls the timing of the relay circuit based on detected temperature, but it does not specify the method or sensors used for temperature detection.

Are there any safety features implemented in the power supply device to prevent malfunctions or accidents?

While the abstract describes the functionality of the power supply device, it does not mention any safety features that may be included to ensure the device operates safely under various conditions.


Original Abstract Submitted

a power supply device is connectable to a single-phase ac power supply or a multi-phase ac power supply. the power supply device includes power conversion circuits, a relay circuit, and a processor. the relay circuit is capable of switching between a first state and a second state. in the first state, a power supply line of each phase of the multi-phase ac power supply is connected to a corresponding power conversion circuit. in the second state, a power supply line of the single-phase ac power supply is connected to two or more of the power conversion circuits. the processor controls output timing of a control signal for operating the relay circuit on the basis of a detected temperature. the output timing is controlled such that, the first state is switched to the second state at timing when an ac voltage of the single-phase ac power supply crosses zero.