18558437. POWER CONVERTER APPARATUS simplified abstract (SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.)
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POWER CONVERTER APPARATUS
Organization Name
SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
Inventor(s)
Kiyoshi Aizawa of Yokkaichi-shi, Mie (JP)
POWER CONVERTER APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18558437 titled 'POWER CONVERTER APPARATUS
The abstract of the patent application describes a power converter apparatus with a control unit that performs cyclical control by switching operations between a third operation, a first operation, the third operation, and a second operation in a specific order.
- The control unit executes first control, where a third switching element is toggled between off, on, and off states during each first operation, between off, on, and off states during each second operation, and kept in the off state during each third operation.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Cyclical control of switching operations in a power converter apparatus.
- Specific order of operations (third, first, third, second) for efficient performance.
- Toggling of a third switching element between different states during each operation.
Potential Applications:
- Power electronics
- Renewable energy systems
- Electric vehicles
Problems Solved:
- Efficient control of power converter operations
- Optimization of switching elements
- Enhanced performance and reliability
Benefits:
- Improved energy efficiency
- Enhanced system stability
- Reduced maintenance requirements
Commercial Applications:
- Power supply units
- Solar inverters
- Electric vehicle chargers
Prior Art: Prior art related to cyclical control of switching operations in power converters can be found in research papers, patents, and technical articles in the field of power electronics and renewable energy systems.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in power converter control algorithms, switching element technologies, and energy management systems for power electronics applications.
Questions about Power Converter Apparatus: 1. How does the cyclical control of switching operations improve the performance of the power converter apparatus?
- The cyclical control optimizes the switching operations, leading to increased efficiency and stability in power conversion processes.
2. What are the potential challenges in implementing the described control unit in practical power converter systems?
- Some challenges may include system integration, component compatibility, and real-time control algorithm implementation.
Original Abstract Submitted
In a power converter apparatus, a control unit can perform cyclical control that cyclically repeats switching control that switches operations between a third operation, a first operation, the third operation, and a second operation in that order. The control unit performs at least first control, in which a third switching element is switched between off, on and off states in that order during each first operation in the above cyclical control, the third switching element is switched between the off, on and off states in that order during each second operation, and the third switching element is kept in the off state during each third operation.
