Patents by Inventor Hengsi Qin

Hengsi Qin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10530276
    Abstract: An inverter includes a transformer that includes a first winding, a second winding, and a third winding, a DC-AC inverter electrically coupled to the first winding of the transformer, a cycloconverter electrically coupled to the second winding of the transformer, an active filter electrically coupled to the third winding of the transformer. The DC-AC inverter is adapted to convert the input DC waveform to an AC waveform delivered to the transformer at the first winding. The cycloconverter is adapted to convert an AC waveform received at the second winding of the transformer to the output AC waveform having a grid frequency of the AC grid. The active filter is adapted to sink and source power with one or more energy storage devices based on a mismatch in power between the DC source and the AC grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Enphase Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Fernando Rodriguez, Hengsi Qin, Patrick Chapman
  • Publication number: 20190044456
    Abstract: Inverter circuit operation for managing power factor changes is provided. Various modes of switch timing may be employed near zero-voltage crossings. Inverter switch timing may change during a cycle such that one timing strategy is employed approaching or leaving a zero-voltage crossing while another timing strategy is employed at other times of the cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Applicant: SunPower Corporation
    Inventors: Gabor Banfi, Jonathan List Ehlmann, Hengsi Qin
  • Publication number: 20180241322
    Abstract: An inverter includes a transformer that includes a first winding, a second winding, and a third winding, a DC-AC inverter electrically coupled to the first winding of the transformer, a cycloconverter electrically coupled to the second winding of the transformer, an active filter electrically coupled to the third winding of the transformer. The DC-AC inverter is adapted to convert the input DC waveform to an AC waveform delivered to the transformer at the first winding. The cycloconverter is adapted to convert an AC waveform received at the second winding of the transformer to the output AC waveform having a grid frequency of the AC grid. The active filter is adapted to sink and source power with one or more energy storage devices based on a mismatch in power between the DC source and the AC grid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Applicant: SunPower Corporation
    Inventors: Fernando Rodriguez, Hengsi Qin, Patrick Chapman
  • Patent number: 10050561
    Abstract: Inverter circuit operation for managing power factor changes is provided. Various modes of switch timing may be employed near zero-voltage crossings. Inverter switch timing may change during a cycle such that one timing strategy is employed approaching or leaving a zero-voltage crossing while another timing strategy is employed at other times of the cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: SunPower Corporation
    Inventors: Gabor Banfi, Jonathan List Ehlmann, Hengsi Qin
  • Publication number: 20180191273
    Abstract: Inverter circuit operation for managing power factor changes is provided. Various modes of switch timing may be employed near zero-voltage crossings. Inverter switch timing may change during a cycle such that one timing strategy is employed approaching or leaving a zero-voltage crossing while another timing strategy is employed at other times of the cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: SunPower Corporation
    Inventors: Gabor Banfi, Jonathan List Ehlmann, Hengsi Qin
  • Patent number: 9960712
    Abstract: An inverter includes a transformer that includes a first winding, a second winding, and a third winding, a DC-AC inverter electrically coupled to the first winding of the transformer, a cycloconverter electrically coupled to the second winding of the transformer, an active filter electrically coupled to the third winding of the transformer. The DC-AC inverter is adapted to convert the input DC waveform to an AC waveform delivered to the transformer at the first winding. The cycloconverter is adapted to convert an AC waveform received at the second winding of the transformer to the output AC waveform having a grid frequency of the AC grid. The active filter is adapted to sink and source power with one or more energy storage devices based on a mismatch in power between the DC source and the AC grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: SunPower Corporation
    Inventors: Fernando Rodriguez, Hengsi Qin, Patrick Chapman
  • Publication number: 20160285387
    Abstract: An inverter includes a transformer that includes a first winding, a second winding, and a third winding, a DC-AC inverter electrically coupled to the first winding of the transformer, a cycloconverter electrically coupled to the second winding of the transformer, an active filter electrically coupled to the third winding of the transformer. The DC-AC inverter is adapted to convert the input DC waveform to an AC waveform delivered to the transformer at the first winding. The cycloconverter is adapted to convert an AC waveform received at the second winding of the transformer to the output AC waveform having a grid frequency of the AC grid. The active filter is adapted to sink and source power with one or more energy storage devices based on a mismatch in power between the DC source and the AC grid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Fernando Rodriguez, Hengsi Qin, Patrick Chapman