View source for 18525677. POWER SUPPLY INCLUDING A RECONFIGURABLE ACTIVE FRONT END CONVERTER simplified abstract (MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION)

=POWER SUPPLY INCLUDING A RECONFIGURABLE ACTIVE FRONT END CONVERTER=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION|MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION]]


[[Category:MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Mahesh M. Swamy of Gurnee IL (US)|Mahesh M. Swamy of Gurnee IL (US)]][[Category:Mahesh M. Swamy of Gurnee IL (US)]]

==POWER SUPPLY INCLUDING A RECONFIGURABLE ACTIVE FRONT END CONVERTER - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18525677 titled 'POWER SUPPLY INCLUDING A RECONFIGURABLE ACTIVE FRONT END CONVERTER

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes a portable power supply with an active front-end converter that can operate as a DC-DC converter for DC input signals and an AC-DC inverter for AC input signals.

* The portable power supply includes an internal power source and an active front-end converter.
* The active front-end converter has a positive DC connector lead, a negative DC connector lead, a positive source side lead, a negative source side lead, and multiple switches.
* The active front-end converter is designed to convert DC input signals and invert AC input signals.
* The portable power supply also features an AC source input and a DC source input.

== Potential Applications ==
The technology could be used in portable electronic devices, emergency power supplies, and renewable energy systems.

== Problems Solved ==
The portable power supply addresses the need for a versatile power source that can efficiently convert both DC and AC input signals.

== Benefits ==
The portable power supply offers flexibility in power conversion, making it suitable for various applications. It also provides a compact and portable solution for power needs.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
"Versatile Power Supply for Portable Devices and Renewable Energy Systems"

== Possible Prior Art ==
There may be prior art related to portable power supplies with active front-end converters, but specific examples are not provided in the abstract.

== Unanswered Questions ==

=== How does the active front-end converter improve efficiency in power conversion? ===
The abstract mentions that the active front-end converter is designed to operate as both a DC-DC converter and an AC-DC inverter, but it does not elaborate on how this design improves efficiency in power conversion.

=== What are the specific technical specifications of the internal power source in the portable power supply? ===
The abstract mentions an internal power source, but it does not provide details on the type or capacity of the power source used in the portable power supply.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A portable power supply may include an internal power source and a active front-end converter connected to the internal power source. The active front-end converter includes a positive DC connector lead, a negative DC connector lead, a positive source side lead, a negative source side lead, and a plurality of switches. The active front-end converter is configured to operate as a DC-DC converter for DC input signals and an AC-DC inverter for AC input signals. The portable power supply also includes an AC source input, and a DC source input.



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