Electric power conversion systems – Current conversion – Including an a.c.-d.c.-a.c. converter
Patent
1992-10-20
1994-04-05
Voeltz, Emanuel T.
Electric power conversion systems
Current conversion
Including an a.c.-d.c.-a.c. converter
320 2, 320 21, 336118, 336175, 336DIG2, H02M 5293, H02J 700
Patent
active
053010965
ABSTRACT:
A submersible contactless power transfer system, especially for powering underwater electric loads, including movable loads, such as underwater vehicles, elevators, or worksite equipment. A converter supplies high frequency power to a conductor loop. A coupling sheath or link has a core-mounted conductor at least partially surrounded by a magnetic core which slidably receives a portion of the conductor loop within the link. An optional secondary converter converts power from the core-mounted conductor to meet the load requirements. A contactless power distribution system is submersible to deliver power to underwater loads through clamped-on or captive links attached at any location along the conductor loop. Methods are also provided of powering loads submersed in water, including seawater, or other non-magnetic liquid mediums.
REFERENCES:
patent: 1827191 (1931-10-01), Casper
patent: 1844501 (1932-02-01), Davis
patent: 2175363 (1939-10-01), Roberts
patent: 2181899 (1939-12-01), Kennedy
patent: 2348325 (1944-05-01), Brown
patent: 2375591 (1945-05-01), Schweitzer, Jr.
patent: 2382435 (1945-08-01), Mann et al.
patent: 2430640 (1947-11-01), Johnson
patent: 2669603 (1954-02-01), Prache
patent: 3005965 (1961-10-01), Wertanen
patent: 3066266 (1962-11-01), Fisher
patent: 3195076 (1965-07-01), Morrison
patent: 3197723 (1965-07-01), Dortort
patent: 3260977 (1966-07-01), Coltman
patent: 3263191 (1966-07-01), Arvonio et al.
patent: 3449703 (1969-06-01), Steen
patent: 3453574 (1969-07-01), de Parry
patent: 3870942 (1975-03-01), Boese et al.
patent: 3996543 (1976-12-01), Conner et al.
patent: 4386280 (1983-05-01), Ricaud et al.
patent: 4496821 (1985-01-01), Burgher et al.
patent: 4656412 (1987-04-01), McLyman
patent: 4901069 (1990-02-01), Veneruso
patent: 4913258 (1990-04-01), Sakurai et al.
patent: 4953726 (1990-09-01), Loutan
HLN Weigemann, D. W. Novotny, D. M. Divan, R. Mohan, "A ZVS Dual Resonant Converter for Battery Charging Applications," Power Electronics Specialists Conference, 1991.
F. C. Schwarz, J. B. Klaassens, "Controllable 45-kW Current Source for DC Machines," IEEE Transactions Industry Applications, vol. IA-15, No. 4, Jul./Aug., 1979, pp. 437-444.
D. M. Divan, G. Venkataramanan, R. DeDoncker, "Design Methodologies for Soft Switched Inverters," IEEE-IAS 1988 Conference Record, pp. 758-766.
J. M. Hillhouse, "EV's Downunder-Electric Vehicles in Mining," 10th International Electric Vehicle Symposium, Hong Kong, Dec. 1990.
A. Esser, H. C. Skudelny, "A New Approach to Power Supplies for Robots," IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 27, No. 5, Sep./Oct., 1991, pp. 872-875.
K. W. Klontz, D. M. Divan, D. W. Novotny, R. D. Lorenz, "Contactless Power Delivery for Mining Applications," IEEE-IAS 1991 Conference Record, pp. 1263-1269.
E. T. Bowers, "Safety Aspects of Pneumatic Transport," Bureau of Mines Information Circular No. 9006, U.S. Dept. of Interior, pp. 6-20, 1985.
K. Lashkari, S. E. Schladover, and E. H. Lechner, "Inductive Power Transfer to an Electric Vehicle," 8th International Electric Vehicle Symposium, Washington, D.C., Oct. 1986.
E. H. Lechner and S. E. Schladover, "The Roadway Powered Electric Vehicle-An All-electric Hybrid System," 8th International Electric Vehicle Symposium, Washington, D.C., Oct. 1986.
S. E. Schladover, "Systems Engineering of the Roadway Powered Electric Vehicle Technology," 9th International Electric Vehicle Symposium, Toronto, Ont. Canada, Nov. 1988.
M. H. Kheraluwala, D. W. Novotny, D. M. Divan, "Design Considerations for High Frequency Transformers," IEEE-PESC-90 Record, pp. 734-742.
M. S. Rauls, D. W. Novotny, and D. M. Divan, "Design Considerations For High Frequency Co-Axial Winding Power Transformers," IEEE-IAS 1991 Conference Record, Oct., 1991, pp. 946-952.
Divan Deepakraj M.
Klontz Keith W.
Lorenz Robert D.
Novotny Donald W.
Electric Power Research Institute
Voeltz Emanuel T.
LandOfFree
Submersible contactless power delivery system does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Submersible contactless power delivery system, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Submersible contactless power delivery system will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-516634