US4827152A
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Uninterruptible power supply system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-04-18
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Granted: 1989-05-02
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Expires: 2008-04-18
Abstract
Abstract An uninterruptible rotating power supply incorporates a sensor of motion and distortion of a stator during interruptions of normal power supply acting on the stator within a synchronous motor, which normally rotates an alternator supplying power to the electric load. When a distortion (unacceptable normal power supply) is sensed, transient power is supplied by a flywheel and hydraulic motor driven by hydraulic fluid stored under pressure in a reservoir. Long term emergency power is supplied by a diesel engine driving the generator or hydraulic pump. The dual supply of transient power allows redundancy for large amperage critical applications or downsizing of flywheel to minimum levels in less critical applications or where a portion of the load is not critical.
Inventors
- 👤 Otto Farkas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:55
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02J; H02J15/00; H02J15/20; H02J9/00; H02J9/04; H02J9/06; H02J9/066; F; F02; F02B; F02B3/00; F02B3/06; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
An uninterruptible electric power device, supplying electric power to a critical electric load, which comprises: a motor-generator having a rotor and a stator; an alternator having a rotating member attached to said rotor, said alternator supplying electric power to said critical electric load; means for supplying a primary electric motive power to said motor-generator sufficient to rotate said alternator when said primary electric power is within an acceptable range of properties; a switch capable of interrupting the primary electric power to said motor-generator; means for sensing a defect in said primary electric power outside of said acceptable range of properties; means, responsive to said means for sensing, for actuating said switch, interrupting said primary electric power to said motor-generator; a fluid driven hydraulic motor engaging and capable of rotating said rotating member of said alternator; means for supplying pressurized fluid to said hydraulic motor, said fluid supply capable of rotating said hydraulic motor and alternator for a first period of time; a non-electrically powered engine engaging and capable of rotating said alternator supplying said electrical load for a second period of time longer than said first period; and means for actuating said interrupted switch to the closed position when said primary electric power has returned to within said acceptable limits.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
An uninterruptible electric power device, supplying electric power to a critical electric load, which comprises: a motor-generator having a rotor and a stator; an alternator having a rotating member attached to said rotor, said alternator supplying electric power to said critical electric load; means for supplying a primary electric motive power to said motor-generator sufficient to rotate said alternator when said primary electric power is within an acceptable range of properties; a switch capable of interrupting the primary electric power to said motor-generator; means for sensing a defect in said primary electric power outside of said acceptable range of properties; means, responsive to said means for sensing, for actuating said switch, interrupting said primary electric power to said motor-generator; a fluid driven hydraulic motor engaging and capable of rotating said rotating member of said alternator; means for supplying pressurized fluid to said hydraulic motor, said fluid supply capable of rotating said hydraulic motor and alternator for a first period of time; a non-electrically powered engine engaging and capable of rotating said alternator supplying said electrical load for a second period of time longer than said first period; and means for actuating said interrupted switch to the closed position when said primary electric power has returned to within said acceptable limits.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said means for sensing comprises: a mounting support, for said motor-generator, allowing limited motion and distortion of said stator; and means for sensing a specific amount of motion of said stator.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
The device as claimed in claim 2 which also comprises: means for switching an elective portion of said load during said second period to said motor-generator; a clutch allowing disengagement of said hydraulic motor from said generator; a flywheel shaped and dimensioned to generally maintain the rotational speed of said rotating element during said first period of time; and means for disengaging said clutch during said normal period.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device as claimed in claim 3, wherein said means for supplying primary electric power is a main breaker drawing power from a local utility grid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
The device claimed in claim 4, wherein said mounting consists of: a motor-generator support slidably mounted on a base plate; a slotted port in said motor-generating support; a shaft attached to said base plate extending to within said port; and a contact switch positioned on said support to be actuated by a motion of said shaft.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
The device claimed in claim 5, wherein said means for supplying fluid comprises: hydraulic oil; an accumulator capable of storing said hydraulic oil under pressure, said accumulator having an outlet; and a first hydraulic control valve attached to said outlet, said hydraulic valve actuated by said contact switch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device claimed in claim 6, wherein said means for actuating said uninterrupted switch consists of a manual reset of said switch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device as claimed in claim 7, wherein said amount of motion is in a range from 1 to 3 cm.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The device as claimed in claim 9, wherein said means for actuating comprises: a source of control electric power; a solenoid actuator driven by said control power; and a supply of control power interrupted by said contact switch actuation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device as claimed in claim 9, wherein said mounting also allows limited motion and distortion of said alternator.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
52 words
The device as claimed in claim 10 which also comprises: a sump for the collection of said fluid discharged from said hydraulic motor; a hydraulic pump capable of drawing fluid from said sump and discharging pressurized fluid to said accumulator; and a second non-electrically powered engine capable of rotating said hydraulic pump.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
85 words
The device as claimed in claim 10 which also comprises: a sump for the collection of said fluid discharged from said hydraulic motor, said sump having an outlet; a second hydraulic control valve attached to the outlet of said sump; a third hydraulic control valve attached to said outlet of said accumulator; a hydraulic pump capable of drawing fluid from said second hydraulic control valve and discharging pressurized fluid to a said outlet of said reservoir; and a motor capable of rotating said hydraulic pump.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-05-01 | 1992-10-31 | 1993-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-05-01 | 1996-10-31 | 1997-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-05-01 | 2000-10-31 | 2001-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |