Power supply apparatus
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1. A power supply apparatus for use with an aircraft comprising:
- (a) an aircraft interface input adapted for operatively connecting to and receiving DC power from an aircraft power source having a first voltage;
(b) a single connection input adapted for operatively connecting to and supplying power and audio to a plurality of aircraft helmet devices;
(c) a DC to DC electrical converter adapted for converting the DC power received from the aircraft power source having the first voltage to a converted DC power having a second voltage adapted for powering the plurality of aircraft helmet devices; and
(d) an oxygen mask jack adapted for operatively connecting to and supplying power to an oxygen mask microphone attached to an oxygen mask connected to an aircraft helmet, whereby the oxygen mask microphone can be powered without an electrical interface between the oxygen mask and the helmet.
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Abstract
A power supply apparatus for use with an aircraft can include an aircraft interface input adapted for operatively connecting to and receiving DC power from an aircraft'"'"'s power bus, and a single connection input adapted for operatively connecting to and supplying power and communications to a plurality of aircraft devices. The apparatus can include a DC to DC electrical converter that converts the DC power received from the aircraft power bus and converts the power to appropriate voltages for powering the aircraft devices.
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1. A power supply apparatus for use with an aircraft comprising:
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(a) an aircraft interface input adapted for operatively connecting to and receiving DC power from an aircraft power source having a first voltage; (b) a single connection input adapted for operatively connecting to and supplying power and audio to a plurality of aircraft helmet devices; (c) a DC to DC electrical converter adapted for converting the DC power received from the aircraft power source having the first voltage to a converted DC power having a second voltage adapted for powering the plurality of aircraft helmet devices; and (d) an oxygen mask jack adapted for operatively connecting to and supplying power to an oxygen mask microphone attached to an oxygen mask connected to an aircraft helmet, whereby the oxygen mask microphone can be powered without an electrical interface between the oxygen mask and the helmet. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A power supply kit comprising:
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(a) an aircraft interface input adapted for operatively connecting to and receiving DC power from an aircraft power source having a first voltage; (b) a single connection input adapted for operatively connecting to a plurality of aircraft helmet devices comprising night vision goggles, an audio speaker, and a helmet mounted microphone; (c) a DC to DC electrical converter adapted for converting the DC power received from the aircraft power source having the first voltage to a converted DC power having a second voltage adapted for powering the plurality of aircraft helmet devices; (d) a housing supporting the aircraft interface input, the single connection input, and the DC to DC electrical converter, wherein the housing is adapted for being installed in redundant space of a radio rack of the aircraft; (e) a night vision goggles adaptor adapted for mounting on and operatively connecting to the night vision goggles; and (f) a single plug connect cable operatively connected to the single connection input and the adaptor, whereby the night vision goggles are supplied power. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A power supply kit comprising:
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(a) an aircraft interface input adapted for operatively connecting to and receiving DC power from an aircraft power source having a first voltage; (b) a single connection input adapted for operatively connecting to a plurality of aircraft helmet devices comprising night vision goggles, an audio speaker, and a helmet mounted microphone; (c) a DC to DC electrical converter adapted for converting the DC power received from the aircraft power source having the first voltage to a converted DC power having a second voltage adapted for powering the plurality of aircraft helmet devices; (d) a night vision goggles adaptor adapted for mounting on and operatively connecting to the night vision goggles; and (e) a single plug connect cable operatively connected to the single connection input and the adaptor, whereby the night vision goggles are supplied power. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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