Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm McIntyre Harbin & Ki
  • Patent number: 6317346
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for using at least two multiphase AC power sources to provide seamless uninterruptible power to a common load by isolating a faulty phase or source upon detection of a fault in one of the sources or in one of the phases thereof. To combine at least two three-phase power sources in parallel, for example, the apparatus includes a power paralleling circuit comprising two three-phase silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) bridges and a controller. Each bridge receives power from one of two separate and/or independent three-phase power sources. The controller monitors the status or condition of respective phases of power and selectively gates an associated SCR in each bridge so as to simultaneously power the common load from the two sources. Isolation switches are located in series with each phase circuit of each power supply. In the event of a fault, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: AT&T Corporation
    Inventor: Jack J. Early