公开(公告)号：WO2015041638A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-26

申请号：PCT/US2013/060288

申请日：2013-09-18

Applicant: SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. ,  MALAPELLE, Paolo ,  MCMICHAEL, Vance ,  HAMMOND, Peter Willard

Inventor： MALAPELLE, Paolo ,  MCMICHAEL, Vance ,  HAMMOND, Peter Willard

IPC: H02M1/32 ,  H02M5/458 ,  H02M7/00 ,  H02J3/46 ,  H02M7/493

CPC classification number: H01H9/54 ,  H02J3/46 ,  H02M1/32 ,  H02M5/458 ,  H02M7/003 ,  H02M7/49 ,  H02M7/493 ,  H02M2001/0003 ,  H02M2001/325

Abstract: Embodiments of a bypass system for a multi-cell power supply are provided. An aspect includes a plurality of power cells, each of the plurality of power cells comprising a respective bypass device comprising one or more contactors. Another aspect includes a central control. Yet another aspect includes a fiber optic ring comprising a plurality of fiber optic links that connect the respective bypass device in each of the plurality of power cells and the central control in series, wherein the fiber optic ring starts and ends at the central control, and the central control is configured to communicate with the one or more contactors in the plurality of bypass devices via the fiber optic ring.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于多单元电源的旁路系统的实施例。 一个方面包括多个功率单元，多个功率单元中的每个功率单元包括包括一个或多个接触器的相应旁路装置。 另一方面包括中央控制。 另一方面包括一光纤环，其包括多个光纤链路，所述多个光纤链路将多个功率单元中的每个功率单元中的相应旁路装置和串联的中央控制器连接，其中光纤环在中央控制器处开始和结束，以及 中央控制器被配置为经由光纤环与多个旁路装置中的一个或多个接触器通信。

公开(公告)号：WO2009148555A3

公开(公告)日：2010-10-07

申请号：PCT/US2009003311

申请日：2009-06-01

Applicant: SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC ,  HAMMOND PETER WILLARD ,  RASTOGI MUKUL

Inventor： HAMMOND PETER WILLARD ,  RASTOGI MUKUL

IPC: H02M5/458

CPC classification number: H02M7/49 ,  H02M7/5395 ,  H02M2001/0048 ,  Y02B70/1491 ,  Y10T307/549

Abstract: A method of reducing switching losses in a power supply includes the steps of advancing the output voltage of a first pole of a power cell by a first angle, retarding the output voltage of a second pole of the power cell by a second angle, and producing a combined output voltage of the power cell equal to a positive pulse of a duration angle equal to the sum of the first angle and the second angle for a first half of a switching cycle of the power cell, and equal to a negative pulse of a duration angle equal to the sum of the first angle and the second angle for a second half of the switching cycle of the power cell.

Abstract translation: 一种降低电源中的开关损耗的方法包括以下步骤：将功率单元的第一极的输出电压提高第一角度，将功率单元的第二极的输出电压延迟第二角度，并产生 功率单元的组合输出电压等于功率单元的开关周期的前半部分等于第一角度和第二角度之和的持续时间角的正脉冲，并且等于负的脉冲 持续时间角等于功率单元的开关周期的后半段的第一角度和第二角度之和。

公开(公告)号：WO2010065354A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-10

申请号：PCT/US2009/065444

申请日：2009-11-23

Applicant: SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. ,  HAMMOND, Peter Willard

Inventor： HAMMOND, Peter Willard

IPC: H01F7/122

CPC classification number: H01F7/1615

Abstract: A magnetically latching solenoid and method of determining a position of a plunger contained therein. The solenoid includes a frame, a plunger configured to move through the frame between a first stable position and a second stable position, and at least one magnet mounted near the center of the frame such that a first and second magnetic fields are produced by the magnet through the frame and the plunger, wherein each of the first and second magnetic fields drive a separate portion of the frame into magnetic saturation depending on the position of the plunger. The solenoid also includes a first and second sensors mounted on the frame at different locations configured to detect and measure the first and second magnetic fields. The detected and measured magnetic fields are then used to determine the position of the plunger in the solenoid.

Abstract translation: 磁性锁定螺线管和确定其中所包含的柱塞的位置的方法。 螺线管包括框架，柱塞，其构造成在第一稳定位置和第二稳定位置之间移动通过框架，以及安装在框架中心附近的至少一个磁体，使得磁体产生第一和第二磁场 通过框架和柱塞，其中第一和第二磁场中的每一个根据柱塞的位置将框架的分离部分驱动为磁饱和。 螺线管还包括安装在框架上的第一和第二传感器，该不同位置被配置为检测和测量第一和第二磁场。 然后使用检测和测量的磁场来确定柱塞在螺线管中的位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2009029789A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：PCT/US2008/074784

申请日：2008-08-29

Applicant: SIEMENS ENERGY & AUTOMATION, INC. ,  RASTOGI, Mukul ,  OSMAN, Richard H. ,  HAMMOND, Peter Willard ,  AIELLO, Marc F.

Inventor： RASTOGI, Mukul ,  OSMAN, Richard H. ,  HAMMOND, Peter Willard ,  AIELLO, Marc F.

IPC: H01F30/06

CPC classification number: H01F30/14 ,  H01F27/24 ,  H01F2041/0711 ,  H02M1/12 ,  H02M5/14 ,  Y10T29/4902 ,  Y10T29/49071

Abstract: A three-phase, multi-winding includes a core, the core including a hub and an outer shell around a perimeter of the hub. wherein the hub and the outer shell are in a fixed position with respect to each other. The core also includes multiple slots. In addition to the core, the multi-winding device includes a primary winding positioned in at least two of the slots; and multiple spatially distributed secondary windings, wherein at least one of the secondary windings is positioned proximate the primary winding in at least one of the two slots.

Abstract translation: 三相多绕组包括一个芯，该芯包括一个轮毂和围绕轮毂周边的外壳。 其中所述轮毂和所述外壳相对于彼此处于固定位置。 核心还包括多个插槽。 除了芯体之外，多绕组装置包括位于至少两个槽中的初级绕组; 和多个空间分布的次级绕组，其中所述次级绕组中的至少一个位于所述两个槽中的至少一个中的所述初级绕组附近。

公开(公告)号：WO2014085028A3

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：PCT/US2013/068249

申请日：2013-11-04

Applicant: SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. ,  HAMMOND, Peter, Willard

Inventor： HAMMOND, Peter, Willard

IPC: H02M7/00 ,  H05K7/14

Abstract: A power supply having one or more power electronic modules that may be replaced without shutting down the power supply. Each power electronic module may be enclosed in a separate compartment of the power supply. Each compartment may have stationary electrical connectors configured to electrically connect to the power electronic module. A racking mechanism connected to a handle outside the compartment may move a power electronic module out of electrical contact with the stationary electrical connectors and/or into electrical contact with the stationary electrical connectors. Movement of a power electronic module within the compartment may occur without shutting down the power supply. Methods of replacing power electronic modules without shutting down the power supply are also provided, as are other aspects.

公开(公告)号：WO2014085028A2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：PCT/US2013068249

申请日：2013-11-04

Applicant: SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC ,  HAMMOND PETER WILLARD

Inventor： HAMMOND PETER WILLARD

IPC: H02M7/00 ,  H05K7/14

CPC classification number: H05K13/0486 ,  H02M7/003 ,  H05K7/1432 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: A power supply having one or more power electronic modules that may be replaced without shutting down the power supply. Each power electronic module may be enclosed in a separate compartment of the power supply. Each compartment may have stationary electrical connectors configured to electrically connect to the power electronic module. A racking mechanism connected to a handle outside the compartment may move a power electronic module out of electrical contact with the stationary electrical connectors and/or into electrical contact with the stationary electrical connectors. Movement of a power electronic module within the compartment may occur without shutting down the power supply. Methods of replacing power electronic modules without shutting down the power supply are also provided, as are other aspects.

Abstract translation: 具有一个或多个电力电子模块的电源，可在不关闭电源的情况下进行更换。 每个电力电子模块可以封装在电源的单独隔室中。 每个隔室可以具有配置为电连接到电力电子模块的固定电连接器。 连接到隔间外部的手柄的推压机构可以使电力电子模块脱离与固定电连接器的电接触和/或与固定电连接器的电接触。 在不关闭电源的情况下，可以在隔室内移动电力电子模块。 还提供了更换电力电子模块而不关闭电源的方法，以及其他方面。

公开(公告)号：WO2009148555A2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-10

申请号：PCT/US2009/003311

申请日：2009-06-01

Applicant: SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. ,  HAMMOND, Peter, Willard ,  RASTOGI, Mukul

Inventor： HAMMOND, Peter, Willard ,  RASTOGI, Mukul

IPC: H02M5/458

CPC classification number: H02M7/49 ,  H02M7/5395 ,  H02M2001/0048 ,  Y02B70/1491 ,  Y10T307/549

Abstract: A method of reducing switching losses in a power supply includes the steps of advancing the output voltage of a first pole of a power cell by a first angle, retarding the output voltage of a second pole of the power cell by a second angle, and producing a combined output voltage of the power cell equal to a positive pulse of a duration angle equal to the sum of the first angle and the second angle for a first half of a switching cycle of the power cell, and equal to a negative pulse of a duration angle equal to the sum of the first angle and the second angle for a second half of the switching cycle of the power cell.

Abstract translation: 一种降低电源中的开关损耗的方法包括以下步骤：将功率单元的第一极的输出电压提高第一角度，将功率单元的第二极的输出电压延迟第二角度，并产生 功率单元的组合输出电压等于功率单元的开关周期的前半部分等于第一角度和第二角度之和的持续时间角的正脉冲，并且等于负的脉冲 持续时间角等于功率单元的开关周期的后半段的第一角度和第二角度之和。

公开(公告)号：WO2009036430A3

公开(公告)日：2009-05-14

申请号：PCT/US2008076410

申请日：2008-09-15

Applicant: SIEMENS ENERGY & AUTOMAT ,  HAMMOND PETER WILLARD

Inventor： HAMMOND PETER WILLARD

IPC: H01H51/27 ,  H02M5/458

CPC classification number: H01H51/01 ,  H02M5/458 ,  H02M7/49 ,  H02M2001/325 ,  Y10T307/944

Abstract: A system for bypassing a power cell of a power supply, the system including a multi-winding device having a primary winding and a plurality of three-phase secondary windings, a plurality of power cells, wherein each power cell is connected to a different three-phase secondary winding of the multi-winding device, and a bypass device connected to first and second input terminals of at least one of the power cells and to first and second output terminals of the at least one of the power cells.

Abstract translation: 一种用于旁路电源的功率单元的系统，该系统包括具有初级绕组和多个三相次级绕组的多绕组装置，多个功率单元，其中每个功率单元连接到不同的三个 所述多绕组装置的相位次级绕组以及连接到所述功率单元中的至少一个功率单元的第一和第二输入端子以及所述至少一个所述功率单元的第一和第二输出端子的旁路装置。

公开(公告)号：WO2008151132A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-11

申请号：PCT/US2008/065533

申请日：2008-06-02

Applicant: SIEMENS ENERGY & AUTOMATION, INC. ,  AIELLO, Marc F. ,  HAMMOND, Peter Willard ,  CHEESMAN, Edward Alan ,  JORDAN, Wayne Sheldon ,  KUNKLE, Jonathan

Inventor： AIELLO, Marc F. ,  HAMMOND, Peter Willard ,  CHEESMAN, Edward Alan ,  JORDAN, Wayne Sheldon ,  KUNKLE, Jonathan

IPC: H02M7/483 ,  H05K7/20

CPC classification number: H05K7/20 ,  F28D15/00 ,  H02M7/003 ,  H05K7/2089 ,  H05K7/20927

Abstract: A system for cooling a multi-cell power supply, the system including a water pump, a water-to-air heat exchanger in fluid communication with the water pump, and a supply water manifold in fluid connection with the water-to-air-heat exchanger. The system further includes a plurality of power cells in fluid communication with the supply water manifold via one or more water hoses, and a multi-winding device in fluid communication with the plurality of power cells via at least one water-cooled bus, wherein the at least one water cooled bus electrically connects the power cells to secondary windings of the multi-winding device. The water-cooled buses provide both electrical current as well as cooling fluid to each winding of the multi-winding device, thereby eliminating a need for separate cooling and power connections.

Abstract translation: 一种用于冷却多电池电源的系统，所述系统包括水泵，与所述水泵流体连通的水对空气热交换器，以及与所述水 - 空气 - 热交换器。 该系统还包括经由一个或多个水软管与供水歧管流体连通的多个动力单元，以及通过至少一个水冷总线与多个动力单元流体连通的多绕组装置，其中， 至少一个水冷总线将功率单元电连接到多绕组装置的次级绕组。 水冷式总线为多绕组装置的每个绕组提供电流以及冷却流体，从而不需要单独的冷却和电源连接。

公开(公告)号：WO2014004967A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-03

申请号：PCT/US2013/048461

申请日：2013-06-28

Applicant: SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. ,  IONESCU, Bogdan ,  HAMMOND, Peter Willard ,  OSMAN, Richard H.

Inventor： IONESCU, Bogdan ,  HAMMOND, Peter Willard ,  OSMAN, Richard H.

IPC: H01H1/54 ,  H01H50/54

CPC classification number: H01H71/24 ,  H01H1/54 ,  H01H50/18 ,  H01H50/54 ,  H01H50/546 ,  H01H71/00

Abstract: An electrical contact apparatus is disclosed. The contact apparatus has first contact member having a first contact, a movable contact member received adjacent to the first contact member, the movable contact member having an opposing contact positioned adjacent the first contact, and an armature operable to produce an electromagnetic closing force to cause the movable contact member to remain closed upon application of current through the first contact member, movable contact member. Contact assemblies and methods of operating the contact apparatus are disclosed, as are other aspects.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种电接触装置。 所述接触装置具有第一接触构件，所述第一接触构件具有第一接触件，邻近所述第一接触构件接收的可动接触构件，所述可动接触构件具有邻近所述第一接触件定位的相对接触件，以及可操作以产生电磁闭合力的衔铁， 所述可动接触构件在通过所述第一接触构件，可动接触构件施加电流时保持闭合。 与其他方面一样，公开了操作接触装置的接触组件和方法。