Kabushiki kaisha toshiba (20240297589). POWER CONVERSION DEVICE simplified abstract
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POWER CONVERSION DEVICE
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Inventor(s)
Yusuke Hayashi of Yokohama Kanagawa (JP)
Keigo Arita of Kawasaki Kanagawa (JP)
POWER CONVERSION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240297589 titled 'POWER CONVERSION DEVICE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a power conversion device that includes multiple DC-DC converter circuits generating AC voltages at both ends of first inductors, which are then rectified to output DC voltages. Second inductors are magnetically coupled to the first inductors, with inputs and outputs of the DC-DC converter circuits connected in series and the second inductors connected in parallel between two nodes.
- The power conversion device consists of multiple DC-DC converter circuits.
- These circuits produce AC voltages at the ends of first inductors.
- The AC voltages are rectified to output DC voltages.
- Second inductors are magnetically coupled to the first inductors.
- Inputs and outputs of the DC-DC converter circuits are connected in series.
- The second inductors are connected in parallel between two nodes.
Potential Applications: 1. Renewable energy systems 2. Electric vehicles 3. Power supplies for electronics
Problems Solved: 1. Efficient power conversion 2. Reduction of energy losses 3. Improved voltage regulation
Benefits: 1. Higher energy efficiency 2. Enhanced power output 3. Better voltage control
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and various electronic devices, leading to more efficient power conversion and improved energy management.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to power conversion devices, DC-DC converter circuits, and inductor coupling in the field of electrical engineering.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in power conversion technologies, DC-DC converter efficiency improvements, and inductor design for enhanced energy conversion.
Questions about Power Conversion Devices: 1. What are the key advantages of using multiple DC-DC converter circuits in a power conversion device? 2. How does the magnetic coupling of inductors contribute to the efficiency of the power conversion process?
Original Abstract Submitted
according to one embodiment, a power conversion device includes: a plurality of dc-dc converter circuits configured to generate ac voltages at both ends of a plurality of first inductors by switching on a dc voltage and rectifies the ac voltages to output dc voltages; and a plurality of second inductors respectively magnetically coupled to the plurality of first inductors of the plurality of dc-dc converter circuits, wherein inputs and outputs of the plurality of dc-dc converter circuits are respectively connected in series and the plurality of second inductors are connected in parallel between two nodes.
