Abstract: A battery-less uninterruptable sequel power supply that converts mechanical rotation generated by a local power source to electrical power in the event of commercial line power distortion or failure is provided. The uninterruptable sequel power supply uses a voltage and frequency-tolerant rectifier-inverter combination that converts the decaying output of a de-accelerating synchronous alternating current machine to a stable alternating current voltage for driving a critical load. In the arrangement of the invention, there is no need to maintain rotary velocity of the synchronous alternating current machine during the transitory period between fault detection and connection of a prime mover.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 2, 1996
Date of Patent:
September 22, 1998
Assignee:
United Power Corporation
Inventors:
Robert J. Van Sickle, Darren T. Roberts
Abstract: A rotary power module construction especially useful in computer room application. A motor-generator set consisting of an induction motor and synchronous generator is mounted vertically and a direct drive is provided between the components by an electrically insulating coupling. A flywheel is mounted on a shaft of the synchronous generator to provide a maximum ride through condition for short term power outages. A plurality of spider-like leg members envelop the flywheel providing retainment protection for the flywheel as well as providing a suitable support for the synchronous generator. The spider-like leg members are anchored to a plate member which is secured to a non-rotating part of the induction motor. The motor-generator set is encased within a housing that is serviced only from the front of the housing, thereby occupying a minimum amount of space in the computer room.