Systems, devices, and methods for charging and discharging module-based cascaded energy systems

    公开(公告)号:US12220995B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-11

    申请号:US18329963

    申请日:2023-06-06

    Abstract: Example embodiments of systems, devices, and methods are provided for charging and discharging energy systems having multiple modules arranged in cascaded fashion for generating and storing power. Each module can include an energy source and switch circuitry that selectively couples the energy source to other modules in the system for generating power or for receiving and storing power from a charge source. The energy systems can be arranged in single phase or multiphase topologies with multiple serial or interconnected arrays. The embodiments are capable of being charged with multiphase AC charge signals, a single phase AC charge signal, and/or a DC charge signal. Embodiments implementing the modular energy system within a charge source for performing multiphase, single phase AC, or DC charging of electric vehicles are also disclosed. Also disclosed are multi-motor embodiments and embodiments with the capability to power active suspensions and active steering systems.

    Systems, devices, and methods for charging and discharging module-based cascaded energy systems

    公开(公告)号:US11897347B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-13

    申请号:US17229764

    申请日:2021-04-13

    CPC classification number: B60L53/11 B60L53/14 B60L58/18 B60L2210/30

    Abstract: Example embodiments of systems, devices, and methods are provided for charging and discharging energy systems having multiple modules arranged in cascaded fashion for generating and storing power. Each module can include an energy source and switch circuitry that selectively couples the energy source to other modules in the system for generating power or for receiving and storing power from a charge source. The energy systems can be arranged in single phase or multiphase topologies with multiple serial or interconnected arrays. The embodiments are capable of being charged with multiphase AC charge signals, a single phase AC charge signal, and/or a DC charge signal. Embodiments implementing the modular energy system within a charge source for performing multiphase, single phase AC, or DC charging of electric vehicles are also disclosed. Also disclosed are multi-motor embodiments and embodiments with the capability to power active suspensions and active steering systems.

    SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR MODULE-BASED CASCADED ENERGY SYSTEMS CONFIGURED TO INTERFACE WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

    公开(公告)号:US20230040660A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-09

    申请号:US17969350

    申请日:2022-10-19

    Abstract: Example embodiments of systems, devices, and methods are provided herein for energy systems having multiple modules arranged in cascaded fashion for storing power from one or more photovoltaic sources. Each module includes an energy source and converter circuitry that selectively couples the energy source to other modules in the system over an AC interface for generating AC power or for receiving and storing power from a charge source. Each module also includes a DC interface for receiving power from one or more photovoltaic sources. Each module can be controlled by control system to route power from the photovoltaic source to that modules energy source or to the AC interface. The energy systems can be arranged in single phase or multiphase topologies with multiple serial or interconnected arrays. The energy systems can be arranged such that each module receives power from the same single photovoltaic source, or multiple photovoltaic sources.

    MULTI-LEVEL HYSTERESIS VOLTAGE CONTROLLERS FOR VOLTAGE MODULATORS AND METHODS FOR CONTROL THEREOF

    公开(公告)号:US20220181961A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-09

    申请号:US17409295

    申请日:2021-08-23

    Abstract: Systems and methods that facilitate multilevel hysteresis voltage control methods for cascaded multilevel voltage modulators having a plurality of power cells connected in series and has any positive integer number of output voltage levels to control any unipolar voltage on the load of the voltage modulator, and transfer electrical power from an electrical grid via AC/DC converters or directly from energy storage elements of the power cells to that load. A method of operational rotation of the power cells of a multilevel voltage modulator, which ensures an equal power sharing among the power cells and voltage balancing of the energy storage elements of the power cells of the modulator.

    MULTI-PHASE MODULE-BASED ENERGY SYSTEM FRAMEWORKS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO

    公开(公告)号:US20220103088A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-31

    申请号:US17486607

    申请日:2021-09-27

    Abstract: A housing and/or installation frameworks for a modular multi-level energy system includes a set of similar cabinets configured for orthogonal (e.g., vertical and horizontal) alignment of the modules. The cabinets are configured so modules of a particular phase are oriented along an axis parallel to a reference plane. Modules of the same level of the multi-level arrangement but of different phases are mounted in each cabinet, arranged such that a module for each phase is a defined distance from the reference plane. The cabinets are arranged equidistant and orthogonal to the reference plane, minimizing distance for connections between modules of the same phase across multiple cabinets, and facilitating convenient addition or removal of levels. The framework also facilitates data and reference signal connections between local control devices of the modules, and between the local control devices and a master control device for the system.

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