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Solid state energy storage and management system

  • US 10,046,644 B2
  • Filed: 10/02/2014
  • Issued: 08/14/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/02/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An ultra-capacitor based launch system comprising:

  • a direct current (DC) bus configured to operate within a predetermined range of voltages;

    an input to the DC bus adapted to receive power from a power grid;

    an output and an alternating current (AC) power supply for operating one or more linear synchronous motors that drive an amusement park vehicle on a track;

    an array of ultra-capacitor units capable of continuously receiving power from the input via the DC bus during operation of the vehicle wherein the array of ultra-capacitor units are configured to provide power to the output;

    a switch, wherein the switch operatively couples the array of ultra-capacitor units to the output; and

    a controller for controlling the charging and discharging of the array of ultra-capacitors.

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