Load distribution and management system
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1. A load distribution and management system comprising:
- a power distribution circuit adapted to receive power for distributing power and indicating a current status of whether additional power is available; and
at least one power unit connected to the power distribution circuit for providing power to at least one power outlet when additional power is available, wherein the at least one power unit comprises;
(a) at least one power converter connected to the power distribution circuit;
(b) a control circuit connected to each of the at least one power converter, to each power outlet, and to the power distribution circuit for operating each of the at least one power converter in response to a power request signal and at least information unrelated to whether additional power is available when additional power is available, and the power outlet further comprises;
(i) a power request circuit connected to each of the control circuits for generating the power request signal; and
(ii) a connector connected to each of at least one power converters for supplying power to an electronic device.
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Abstract
An apparatus for and method of managing and distributing power from a supply of limited of power is described. A plurality of outlets are connect to a plurality of power units. As additional outlets are used, the invention measures the amount of power drawn by the outlets. Outlets are enabled if the amount of measured power is less than a maximum amount of power available. Additional outlets not currently in use are disabled if the amount of measured power is greater than the maximum amount of power available.
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1. A load distribution and management system comprising:
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a power distribution circuit adapted to receive power for distributing power and indicating a current status of whether additional power is available; and at least one power unit connected to the power distribution circuit for providing power to at least one power outlet when additional power is available, wherein the at least one power unit comprises; (a) at least one power converter connected to the power distribution circuit; (b) a control circuit connected to each of the at least one power converter, to each power outlet, and to the power distribution circuit for operating each of the at least one power converter in response to a power request signal and at least information unrelated to whether additional power is available when additional power is available, and the power outlet further comprises; (i) a power request circuit connected to each of the control circuits for generating the power request signal; and (ii) a connector connected to each of at least one power converters for supplying power to an electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A power supply unit for delivering power from a power supply source comprising:
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(a) at least one power converter connected to the power supply source; (b) at least one outlet connected to each at least one power converter comprising; a power request circuit for generating a power request signal; and a connector connected to each of at least one power converters for supplying power to an electronic device; and (c) a control circuit connected to each of at least one power converter, to each of at least one power outlet for operating each of at least one power converter in response to a power request signal and at least information unrelated to whether additional power is available. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
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