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Multimode power processor

  • US 5,929,538 A
  • Filed: 06/27/1997
  • Issued: 07/27/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/27/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An AC power processor for delivering power to a load in coordination with an energy storage device and an AC power source comprising:

  • an electronic power control means, connecting said energy storage device and said alternating current power source, for selectively directing power from the AC power source to the energy storage device and from the energy storage device to the load, on a subcyclic basis with respect to the AC power source;

    a single bridge including a plurality of switching elements capable of AC-DC and DC-AC conversions, wherein each switching element is capable of being positioned in an on state or off state;

    wherein said processor is capable of operating in at least three modes including;

    a first mode wherein power is supplied to the load only by said power processor;

    a second mode wherein the AC power source supplies power to both the load and said power processor; and

    a third mode wherein both the AC power source and said power processor supply power to the load in parallel;

    whereby said processor is capable of adjusting the energy stored in the energy storage device.

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