Matrix switches for optimizing resource utilization in large-scale charging stations with distributed energy resources

    公开(公告)号:US11285831B1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-29

    申请号:US17320934

    申请日:2021-05-14

    Applicant: WattEV, Inc.

    Abstract: A DC matrix power switch structure mechanically and electrically connects m DC power modules to n charge dispensers for charging electric vehicles. The matrix includes an input structure having m conducting input busbar pairs and an output structure having n conducting output busbar pairs. A first busbar of n output busbar pairs is connected to a positive voltage terminal and a second busbar of n output busbar pairs is connected to a negative voltage terminal of each of n charge dispensers, producing two times m×n busbar crossing points. A power switch is mechanically mounted to a cross point or is moved to a crossing point and, when activated, connects to the associated busbar at the busbar crossing point providing power to the appropriate charge dispenser. A power switch includes one or more actuators to connect an input busbar to an output busbar with a flexible conductor.

    A METHOD FOR ROBOT-ASSISTED WIRING OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF AN ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR ARRANGED ON A MOUNTING PLATE

    公开(公告)号:US20220072713A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-10

    申请号:US17416640

    申请日:2019-11-27

    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for robot-assisted wiring of electrical components of an electrical switchgear arranged on a mounting plate, comprising the steps: Providing a planning of a switchgear which has at least location information about a plurality of electrical components of the switchgear on a mounting plate and wiring information about a plurality of electrical wirings between every two of the electrical components; Extracting a cable routing including a cable source coordinate, a cable destination coordinate, and a routing path between the cable source coordinate and the cable destination coordinate from the wiring information for at least one of the plurality of wirings; Generating trajectory and/or vector points along the cable routing and parameterizing the trajectory and/or vector points to generate robot control; and Controlling a robot with the robot controller.

    Multiple fed busbar system
    55.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11217970B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-01-04

    申请号:US16678455

    申请日:2019-11-08

    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

    Abstract: A busbar system includes a busbar with at least two parallel arranged phase conductors running between a first end and a second end of the busbar and at least two feeders connected onto the busbar, each feeder including contacts for at least some of the phase conductors of the busbar; a first supply line and a second supply line interconnecting the first feeder and the second feeder with a common power supply; wherein a first feeder of the at least two feeders is connected onto the first end of the busbar and a second feeder of the at least two feeders is connected onto the second end of the busbar; wherein each of the first supply line and the second supply line has a higher impedance than the busbar.

    Power rail system
    56.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11211755B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-28

    申请号:US17286648

    申请日:2019-10-25

    Applicant: POPPIN, INC.

    Abstract: A power rail system including a rail assembly, which includes a sidewall, a first interior compartment at least partially enclosed by the sidewall, the first interior compartment extending longitudinally along the first rail assembly, an opening in communication with the first interior compartment, the opening positioned along the sidewall, and a second interior compartment at least partially enclosed by the sidewall, the second interior compartment extending longitudinally along the first rail assembly and configured to receive the connector member therein. The power rail system can further include an electrical outlet assembly positionable within the first interior compartment. Further, various accessories, such as privacy screens, can be supported by the rail assembly. Still further, multiple rail assemblies can be connected together to customize the size and/or configuration of the power rail system.

    BUS BAR CONNECTING DEVICE, SWITCHGEAR, AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING A BUS BAR CONNECTING DEVICE

    公开(公告)号:US20210376577A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-02

    申请号:US17285927

    申请日:2018-12-06

    Abstract: A bus bar connecting device having a first bushing which has a first protruding part projecting to the outside of the first pressure vessel 4 and a first connection part, a second bushing which has a second protruding part projecting to the outside of the second pressure vessel and a second connection part, a connecting conductor part that electrically connects the first connection part and the second connection part, and an intermediate tank having a hand hole and a lid for sealing, wherein the intermediate tank stores the first protruding part and the second protruding part in an own internal space so as to seal the stored parts, thereby the bus bar connecting device that has good switchgear assembly and can improve a line unit workability is provided.

    Power distribution unit, such as a fuse box for a vehicle

    公开(公告)号:US11165227B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-02

    申请号:US16964681

    申请日:2018-03-21

    Abstract: The invention relates to a power distribution unit (1), such as a fuse box for a vehicle, for providing a protected electrical connection between a power supply cable and a plurality of distribution cables (7). The unit comprises a housing (2) and, received in said housing: —a bus bar (5) configured to be connected to the power supply cable; —a plurality of fuses (10), each fuse comprising a body (15), a first end portion (11) configured to be connected to the bus bar (5), and a second end portion (12) configured to be connected to a distribution cable (7); —at least one retainer (20) for maintaining the bus bar (5) in position with respect to the housing (2); —at least one positioner (40) for positioning the fuse first end portion (11) relative to the bus bar (5) along directions (X, Y) substantially parallel to the bus bar; —a biasing member (30) configured to urge the fuse first end portion (11) towards the bus bar (5), to cause the fuse first end portion to remain in contact with the bus bar.

    COLOR-CODING SYSTEM FOR USE IN POWER DISTRIBUTION

    公开(公告)号:US20210273418A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-02

    申请号:US17186084

    申请日:2021-02-26

    Inventor: Gerrett M. Stier

    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an identifier-coding system for use in disaster recovery. The system allows a user to track the use of different single-phase power circuits from a centrally located, three-phase generator to one or more remote worksites, including by visual identification of each downstream ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet. The present system also provides tracking from a three-phase distribution panel to the remote power outlet modules to simplify fault correction if an overload or short circuit were to occur.

    High voltage electric line cutter device

    公开(公告)号:US11081303B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-03

    申请号:US16814950

    申请日:2020-03-10

    Abstract: An electric line cutter device for high voltage busbars has a two-part housing, a piston, an igniter and a busbar. The upper housing includes a cylinder, cuboid or prism chamber. The lower housing also includes a cylinder, cuboid or prism chamber. The piston is contained inside one of either the upper housing chamber or the lower housing chamber. Upon igniting the igniter, the piston breaks a portion of the busbar moving the piston and the portion of the busbar into the opposite chamber thereby stopping the electric current flow. The piston is at least partially formed as an insulator to prevent electric discharge. The piston design together with chamber design includes integrated “squeeze areas” and “blow channels” for the appearing arc. A channel system outside or from inside the piston allow the pyro gases to push the arc plasma into a filter system to cool down the gases.

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