公开(公告)号：US20110057516A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-10

申请号：US12555823

申请日：2009-09-09

申请人： SORIN ANDREI SPANOCHE ,  KENT KERNAHAN

发明人： SORIN ANDREI SPANOCHE ,  KENT KERNAHAN

IPC分类号： H02J3/00

CPC分类号： H02M7/48 ,  H02J3/383 ,  Y02E10/563 ,  Y10T307/707

摘要： A direct current to pulse amplitude modulated (“PAM”) current converter, denominated a “PAMCC”, is connected to an individual source of direct current. The PAMCC receives direct current and provides pulse amplitude modulated current at its three output terminals, wherein the current of each terminal is one hundred twenty degrees out of phase with the other two terminals. The pulses are produced at a high frequency relative to the signal modulated on a sequence of pulses. The signal modulated onto a sequence of pulses may represent portions of a lower frequency sine wave or other lower frequency waveform, including DC. When each phased output is connected in parallel with the outputs of similar PAMCCs an array of PAMCCs is formed, wherein each voltage phased output pulse is out of phase with respect to a corresponding current output pulse of the other PAMCCs. An array of PAMCCs constructed in accordance with the present invention form a distributed three-phase multiphase inverter whose combined output is the demodulated sum of the current pulse amplitude modulated by each PAMCC on each phase.

公开(公告)号：US20090261655A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-22

申请号：US12428351

申请日：2009-04-22

申请人： KENT KERNAHAN

发明人： KENT KERNAHAN

IPC分类号： H02J1/00

CPC分类号： H02M7/48 ,  H01L31/02021 ,  H02J3/382 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H02J3/386 ,  Y02E10/563 ,  Y02E10/763 ,  Y10T307/50 ,  Y10T307/505 ,  Y10T307/549 ,  Y10T307/642 ,  Y10T307/653 ,  Y10T307/685 ,  Y10T307/691 ,  Y10T307/707 ,  Y10T307/718 ,  Y10T307/735

摘要： A direct current to pulse amplitude modulated (“PAM” current converter, denominated a “PAMCC”, is connected to an individual source of direct current. The PAMCC receives direct current and provides pulse amplitude modulated current at its output. An array of PAMCCs constructed in accordance with the present invention form a distributed multiphase inverter whose combined output is the demodulated sum of the current pulse amplitude modulated by each PAMCC. The array is configured as a series of stages, wherein the power sources within each stage are in parallel. The series of stages provides for a high voltage AC or DC output. In some embodiments a weak power source is compensated for by adjusting the voltage or the current of the weak power source.

摘要翻译： 直流脉冲幅度调制（“PAM”电流转换器，称为“PAMCC”，连接到单独的直流电源，PAMCC接收直流电流，并在其输出端提供脉冲幅度调制电流，构建了一组PAMCC 根据本发明，形成分布式多相逆变器，其组合输出是由每个PAMCC调制的电流脉冲幅度的解调和，该阵列被配置为一系列级，其中每级中的电源并联。 一系列级提供高压交流或直流输出。在一些实施例中，通过调节弱电源的电压或电流补偿弱电源。

公开(公告)号：US08093754B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-10

申请号：US13013253

申请日：2011-01-25

申请人： Kent Kernahan

发明人： Kent Kernahan

IPC分类号： H02J1/10

CPC分类号： H02M7/48 ,  H01L31/02021 ,  H02J3/382 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H02J3/386 ,  Y02E10/563 ,  Y02E10/763 ,  Y10T307/50 ,  Y10T307/505 ,  Y10T307/549 ,  Y10T307/642 ,  Y10T307/653 ,  Y10T307/685 ,  Y10T307/691 ,  Y10T307/707 ,  Y10T307/718 ,  Y10T307/735

摘要： Methods for compensating for reduced power output in stages of electrical power may be implemented within a direct current to pulse amplitude modulated (“PAM”) current converter, denominated a “PAMCC”, is connected to an individual source of direct current. The PAMCC receives direct current and provides pulse amplitude modulated current at its output. An array of PAMCCs constructed in accordance with the present invention form a distributed multiphase inverter whose combined output is the demodulated sum of the current pulse amplitude modulated by each PAMCC. The array is configured as a series of stages, wherein the power sources within each stage are in parallel. In some embodiments two or more stages are connected in series. In some embodiments tow or more stages are connected in a “Y” configuration. In some embodiments a weak power source is compensated for by adjusting the voltage or the current of the weak power source.

摘要翻译： 用于补偿功率分级的功率输出降低的方法可以在被称为“PAMCC”的直流脉冲幅度调制（“PAM”）电流转换器中被连接到单独的直流电源上。 PAMCC接收直流电流，并在其输出端提供脉冲幅度调制电流。 根据本发明构造的PAMCC阵列形成分布式多相逆变器，其组合输出是由每个PAMCC调制的当前脉冲幅度的解调和。 阵列被配置为一系列级，其中每个级内的电源是并联的。 在一些实施例中，两个或多个级串联连接。 在一些实施例中，拖链或更多级以“Y”构型连接。 在一些实施例中，通过调节弱电源的电压或电流来补偿弱电源。

公开(公告)号：US08050804B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-01

申请号：US12335357

申请日：2008-12-15

申请人： Kent Kernahan

发明人： Kent Kernahan

IPC分类号： G05D3/12 ,  G05F5/00 ,  H01L31/00

CPC分类号： H01L31/02021 ,  H02S50/10 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10S323/906

摘要： An electronic module compares the output voltage of a solar panel to an expected value and controls the power demand from the solar panel such that the output voltage does not vary from the expected value by more than a predetermined value. The predetermined value may be determined by correcting a room temperature value for the temperature dependence of the photodiodes comprising the solar panel and manufacturing tolerance.

摘要翻译： 电子模块将太阳能电池板的输出电压与期望值进行比较，并且控制来自太阳能电池板的功率需求，使得输出电压不会从期望值变化超过预定值。 可以通过校正包括太阳能电池板的光电二极管的温度依赖性的室温值和制造公差来确定预定值。

公开(公告)号：US20110115299A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-19

申请号：US13013253

申请日：2011-01-25

申请人： Kent Kernahan

发明人： Kent Kernahan

IPC分类号： H02J4/00

CPC分类号： H02M7/48 ,  H01L31/02021 ,  H02J3/382 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H02J3/386 ,  Y02E10/563 ,  Y02E10/763 ,  Y10T307/50 ,  Y10T307/505 ,  Y10T307/549 ,  Y10T307/642 ,  Y10T307/653 ,  Y10T307/685 ,  Y10T307/691 ,  Y10T307/707 ,  Y10T307/718 ,  Y10T307/735

摘要： A direct current to pulse amplitude modulated (“PAM”) current converter, denominated a “PAMCC”, is connected to an individual source of direct current. The PAMCC receives direct current and provides pulse amplitude modulated current at its output. An array of PAMCCs constructed in accordance with the present invention form a distributed multiphase inverter whose combined output is the demodulated sum of the current pulse amplitude modulated by each PAMCC. The array is configured as a series of stages, wherein the power sources within each stage are in parallel. The series of stages provides for a high voltage AC or DC output. In some embodiments a weak power source is compensated for by adjusting the voltage or the current of the weak power source.

摘要翻译： 称为“PAMCC”的直流脉冲幅度调制（“PAM”）电流转换器连接到单独的直流电源。 PAMCC接收直流电流，并在其输出端提供脉冲幅度调制电流。 根据本发明构造的PAMCC阵列形成分布式多相逆变器，其组合输出是由每个PAMCC调制的当前脉冲幅度的解调和。 阵列被配置为一系列级，其中每个级内的电源是并联的。 该系列级提供高压交流或直流输出。 在一些实施例中，通过调节弱电源的电压或电流来补偿弱电源。

公开(公告)号：US07929326B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-19

申请号：US12708357

申请日：2010-02-18

申请人： Kent Kernahan ,  Sorin Andrei Spanoche

发明人： Kent Kernahan ,  Sorin Andrei Spanoche

IPC分类号： H02J1/10

CPC分类号： H02M3/155 ,  H02M3/158 ,  Y10T307/549 ,  Y10T307/707

摘要： A direct current to pulse amplitude modulated (“PAM”) current converter, denominated a “PAMCC”, is connected to an individual source of direct current. The PAMCC receives direct current and provides pulse amplitude modulated current at its output. The pulses are produced at a high frequency relative to the signal modulated on a sequence of pulses. The signal modulated onto a sequence of pulses may represent portions of a lower frequency sine wave or other lower frequency waveform, including DC. When the PAMCC's output is connected in parallel with the outputs of similar PAMCCs an array of PAMCCs is formed, wherein the output pulses of the PAMCCs are out of phase with respect to each other. An array of PAMCCs constructed in accordance with the present invention form a distributed multiphase inverter whose combined output is the demodulated sum of the current pulse amplitude modulated by each PAMCC.

摘要翻译： 称为“PAMCC”的直流脉冲幅度调制（“PAM”）电流转换器连接到单独的直流电源。 PAMCC接收直流电流，并在其输出端提供脉冲幅度调制电流。 相对于在脉冲序列上调制的信号，以高频产生脉冲。 调制到脉冲序列上的信号可以表示低频正弦波或其它低频波形的部分，包括DC。 当PAMCC的输出与类似的PAMCC的输出并联连接时，形成PAMCC的阵列，其中PAMCC的输出脉冲相对于彼此异相。 根据本发明构造的PAMCC阵列形成分布式多相逆变器，其组合输出是由每个PAMCC调制的当前脉冲幅度的解调和。

公开(公告)号：US07850459B1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-14

申请号：US12502524

申请日：2009-07-14

申请人： Kent Kernahan ,  Mika Nuotio ,  Christopher Caldwell

发明人： Kent Kernahan ,  Mika Nuotio ,  Christopher Caldwell

IPC分类号： H01R12/00

CPC分类号： H01R33/9555

摘要： A base unit is mechanically connected to the structure of a first electronic device. The base unit is round and includes conductive threads around the inside surface of an outer ring. The base unit may also include a center threaded post with conductive threads. The first electronic device is electrically connected to the base unit. A replaceable unit is sized such that it may screw into the base unit, the replaceable unit including matching threads which engage with the threads of the base unit. The threads of the replaceable unit are also electrically conductive, and are electrically connected to a second electronic device which is encapsulated within the replaceable unit. When the two pieces are screwed together the two electronic devices are thereby electrically connected. The first electronic device may be a solar panel. Another version of the invention does not include electrical connections.

摘要翻译： 基座单元机械连接到第一电子设备的结构。 基座单元是圆形的，并且包括围绕外圈内表面的导电线。 基座单元还可以包括具有导电螺纹的中心螺纹柱。 第一电子设备电连接到基座单元。 可更换单元的尺寸使得其可以旋入基座单元中，可更换单元包括与基座单元的螺纹啮合的匹配螺纹。 可替换单元的螺纹也是导电的，并且电连接到封装在可更换单元内的第二电子设备。 当将两个部件拧在一起时，两个电子装置因此电连接。 第一电子装置可以是太阳能电池板。 本发明的另一个版本不包括电连接。

公开(公告)号：US20120215372A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：US13277907

申请日：2011-10-20

申请人： Kent Kernahan ,  Sorin Spanoche ,  Aldrin Aviananda ,  Shiloh Hawley ,  David Stewart

发明人： Kent Kernahan ,  Sorin Spanoche ,  Aldrin Aviananda ,  Shiloh Hawley ,  David Stewart

IPC分类号： G06F1/26 ,  G05F5/00

CPC分类号： H01L31/02021 ,  H02S40/32 ,  H02S50/10 ,  Y02E10/50

摘要： Methods, apparatus and systems for controlling a photovoltaic panel while ensuring the power source operates safely include determining a temperature of the photovoltaic panel, determining a voltage provided from the photovoltaic panel, determining a parameter based on the voltage and the temperature and controlling a power converter based on the determined parameter. The power converter may be a pulse amplitude modulated current converter (PAMCC). The PAMCC may be controlled through tables of pulse durations based on the determined parameter. The voltage output may be controlled through a fast control loop and through a slower control loop, and the power demand from the solar panel may be controlled such that the output voltage does not vary from the expected value by more than a predetermined value.

摘要翻译： 在确保电源安全运行的同时控制光伏面板的方法，装置和系统包括确定光伏面板的温度，确定从光伏面板提供的电压，基于电压和温度确定参数并且控制功率转换器 基于确定的参数。 功率转换器可以是脉冲幅度调制电流转换器（PAMCC）。 基于确定的参数可以通过脉冲持续时间表来控制PAMCC。 电压输出可以通过快速控制回路和较慢的控制回路来控制，并且可以控制来自太阳能电池板的功率需求，使得输出电压不会从期望值变化超过预定值。

公开(公告)号：US20120212064A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：US13277977

申请日：2011-10-20

申请人： Sorin Andrei Spanoche ,  Kent Kernahan ,  Ion Opris ,  Paul Scrobohaci ,  Peter Curzon ,  Richard Moeller ,  Shiloh Hawley ,  Aldrin Aviananda ,  David Stewart ,  Felipe Fuks ,  Marc Elpel

发明人： Sorin Andrei Spanoche ,  Kent Kernahan ,  Ion Opris ,  Paul Scrobohaci ,  Peter Curzon ,  Richard Moeller ,  Shiloh Hawley ,  Aldrin Aviananda ,  David Stewart ,  Felipe Fuks ,  Marc Elpel

IPC分类号： H02J1/00 ,  H02M7/537

CPC分类号： H02M7/48 ,  H02J3/382 ,  H02J3/383 ,  Y02E10/563 ,  Y10T307/707

摘要： Methods, apparatus and systems for controlling a photovoltaic panel, to output three-phase power while ensuring the power source operates safely include determining a temperature of the photovoltaic panel, determining a voltage provided from the photovoltaic panel, determining a parameter based on the voltage and the temperature and controlling a DC to three-phase power converter based on the determined parameter. The three-phase power converter may be a pulse amplitude modulated current converter (PAMCC), configured to output first, second and third pulse amplitude modulated current pulse from three terminals controlled in timing and phase so that when respective outputs of multiple PAMCCs are connected, each phase of the plurality of PAMCCs is demodulated to produce a three-phase alternating current output. The PAMCC may be controlled through tables of pulse durations based on the determined parameter. The voltage output may be controlled through a fast control loop and through a slower control loop.

摘要翻译： 用于控制光伏面板，用于输出三相电力同时确保电源运行安全的方法，装置和系统包括确定光伏面板的温度，确定从光伏面板提供的电压，基于电压确定参数，以及 根据确定的参数控制直流到三相电力转换器的温度。 三相功率转换器可以是脉冲幅度调制电流转换器（PAMCC），被配置为从定时和相位控制的三个端子输出第一，第二和第三脉冲幅度调制电流脉冲，使得当连接多个PAMCC的相应输出时， 多个PAMCC的每个相位被解调以产生三相交流输出。 基于确定的参数可以通过脉冲持续时间表来控制PAMCC。 电压输出可以通过快速控制回路和较慢的控制回路进行控制。

公开(公告)号：US07969757B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-28

申请号：US12334234

申请日：2008-12-12

申请人： Kent Kernahan

发明人： Kent Kernahan

IPC分类号： H02M7/48 ,  H01L31/00

CPC分类号： H02J3/383 ,  H01L31/02021 ,  H01L31/0296 ,  Y02E10/563 ,  Y10S136/293 ,  Y10S323/906

摘要： Solar panels of certain technologies may experience a degradation of their efficiency as a result of exposure to sunlight, either prior to installation or during normal operation. A direct current to pulse amplitude modulated (“PAM”) current converter, denominated a “PAMCC”, is connected to the solar panel and to a source of alternating current. The PAMCC receives direct current from the solar panel and provides pulse amplitude modulated current at its output terminals at such times that the solar panel is capable to provide current, denominated “normal operation”. The PAMCC may be reconfigured to form a buck converter and a rectifier wherein the rectifier converts power received at the output (during normal operation) terminals to provide rectified, direct current to the buck converter. The buck converter provides direct current in the forward biased direction to the solar panel, thereby reconditioning the solar panel. Alternating current received at the output terminals of the PAMCC may be provided by an electric grid or by other means, such as other solar power converters.

摘要翻译： 某些技术的太阳能电池板在安装之前或在正常工作期间可能会因暴露在阳光下而导致其效率的降低。 称为“PAMCC”的直流脉冲幅度调制（“PAM”）电流转换器连接到太阳能电池板和交流电源。 PAMCC从太阳能电池板接收直流电流，并在其输出端提供脉冲幅度调制电流，使太阳能电池板能够提供电流计量的“正常运行”。 PAMCC可以被重新配置以形成降压转换器和整流器，其中整流器转换在输出（正常操作）端子处接收的功率，以向降压转换器提供整流的直流电流。 降压转换器向正向偏置方向提供直流电流到太阳能电池板，从而重新调整太阳能电池板。 在PAMCC的输出端子处接收的交流电可以由电网或其它装置（诸如其它太阳能转换器）来提供。