Patents by Inventor Liron Har-Shai
Liron Har-Shai 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).
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Publication number: 20220239115Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for electrical switching. In some examples, electrical switching is performed by a plurality of switching arrangements. The plurality of switching arrangements may be connected in parallel to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Alon Zohar, Liron Har-Shai, Yoav Galin, Meir Adest, Natan Schecter, Aryeh Zafranski, Vladimir Volovik, Ofir Digmi
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Patent number: 11393649Abstract: A relay array may connect an electrical device (e.g., an inverter, power converter, etc.) to a utility grid. Based on a detection of a power interruption or fault, the relay array may disconnect the electrical device from the grid to ensure safety or reduce damage to the electrical device or grid. The relay array may include one or more electromechanical relays (e.g., latching relays). A safety catch may prevent the latching relay(s) from changing states. The electrical device may be configured to facilitate removal of the safety catch once the ability to change states is desired. The latching relay(s) may also be supplied with a power pulse for changing a state of the latching relay(s). The power pulse may be provided by a power bank that may be maintained with power in case of a power interruption or fault.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Amir Grossberg, Yoav Berger, Reuven Savitzky, Dor Shoshani, Elad Toraty, Liron Har-Shai, Matan Atias
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Publication number: 20220200273Abstract: A direct current (DC) power combiner operable to interconnect multiple interconnected photovoltaic strings is disclosed. The DC power combiner may include a device adapted for disconnecting at least one photovoltaic string from the multiple interconnected photovoltaic strings, each photovoltaic string connectible by a first and second DC power line. The device may include a differential current sensor adapted to measure differential current by comparing respective currents in the first and second DC power lines. A first switch is connected in series with the first DC power line. A control module is operatively attached to the differential current sensor and the first switch. The control module may be operable to open the first switch when the differential current sensor measures the differential current to be greater than a maximum allowed current differential, thereby disconnecting the photovoltaic string from the interconnected photovoltaic strings.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2022Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Liron Har-Shai, Alon Zohar, Yoav Galin, Meir Adest
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Publication number: 20220131384Abstract: A method may include: applying a first voltage on at least one first terminal of a first direct current (DC) bus electrically connected to a power source, obtaining at least one indication that discharge of a second voltage related to the first voltage should be performed, and discharging the second voltage by electrically connecting at least one second terminal of a second DC bus to a ground in response to the at least one indication. Another method may include: injecting a current at at least one terminal of a direct current (DC) bus that is electrically connected to a power source, simultaneous to injecting the current, measuring an insulation relative to ground, obtaining an electrical parameter related to the power source, and, in response to the electrical parameter, maintaining the current injected at the terminal of the DC bus without ceasing the measuring of the insulation relative to a ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2022Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Ilan Yoscovich, Liron Har-Shai, Amir Grossberg, Matan Atias, Daniel Zmood, David Avraham
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Publication number: 20220115984Abstract: Circuits integrated or integrable with a photovoltaic panel to provide built-in functionality to the photovoltaic panel including safety features such as arc detection and elimination, ground fault detection and elimination, reverse current protection, monitoring of the performance of the photovoltaic panel, transmission of the monitored parameters and theft prevention of the photovoltaic panel. The circuits may avoid power conversion, for instance DC/DC power conversion, may avoid performing maximum power tracking to include a minimum number of components and thereby increase overall reliability.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2021Publication date: April 14, 2022Inventors: Liron Har-Shai, Alon Zohar, Ilan Yoscovich, Yoav Galin, Lior Handelsman
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Publication number: 20220103058Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for power conversion. In some examples, the power conversion may be done by an inverter configured to convert a direct current (DC) input to an alternating current (AC) output. The inverter may include a plurality of capacitors connected at the input of a DC/AC module. The system may include a housing configured to house the inverter. Voltage control circuitry may be configured to increase a voltage at the input of the DC/AC module inside the housing of the inverter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Matan Atias, Liron Har-Shai
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Publication number: 20220094171Abstract: A power system comprising one or more power generators and a combiner. The system may be electrically connected to or include one or more loads. The combiner may have input terminals that are coupled to outputs of the power generators. The combiner may also have output terminals that are coupled to input(s) of the one or more loads. The power generators may be configured to transfer harvested power to the combiner, and the combiner may be configured to transfer the harvested power to the one or more loads.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Lior Handelsman, Adrian Hawke, Yoav Galin, Ilan Yoscovich, Guy Sella, Tzachi Glovinsky, Yaron Binder, Liron Har-Shai, Guy Lichtenstern, Izac Assia, Yaron Zolar
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Patent number: 11271394Abstract: A direct current (DC) power combiner operable to interconnect multiple interconnected photovoltaic strings is disclosed. The DC power combiner may include a device adapted for disconnecting at least one photovoltaic string from the multiple interconnected photovoltaic strings, each photovoltaic string connectible by a first and second DC power line. The device may include a differential current sensor adapted to measure differential current by comparing respective currents in the first and second DC power lines. A first switch is connected in series with the first DC power line. A control module is operatively attached to the differential current sensor and the first switch. The control module may be operable to open the first switch when the differential current sensor measures the differential current to be greater than a maximum allowed current differential, thereby disconnecting the photovoltaic string from the interconnected photovoltaic strings.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Liron Har-Shai, Alon Zohar, Yoav Galin, Meir Adest
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Patent number: 11258261Abstract: A method may include: applying a first voltage on at least one first terminal of a first direct current (DC) bus electrically connected to a power source, obtaining at least one indication that discharge of a second voltage related to the first voltage should be performed, and discharging the second voltage by electrically connecting at least one second terminal of a second DC bus to a ground in response to the at least one indication. Another method may include: injecting a current at at least one terminal of a direct current (DC) bus that is electrically connected to a power source, simultaneous to injecting the current, measuring an insulation relative to ground, obtaining an electrical parameter related to the power source, and, in response to the electrical parameter, maintaining the current injected at the terminal of the DC bus without ceasing the measuring of the insulation relative to a ground.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Ilan Yoscovich, Liron Har-Shai, Amir Grossberg, Matan Atias, Daniel Zmood, David Avraham
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Publication number: 20220037880Abstract: An apparatus may determine a parameter related to a voltage value at a midpoint terminal of a system power device, and may adjust a voltage applied to a second terminal of the system power device based on the parameter and a reference value. The second terminal may be different from the midpoint terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: Ilan Yoscovich, Liron Har-Shai, Amir Grossberg, Matan Atias
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Publication number: 20210410333Abstract: Inverters for direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) conversion may comprise switching elements which produce harmonic overtones. Inductive elements may be added into the inverters, such as to attenuate effects of harmonic overtones. Methods and systems for a casing suitable for reduced potting over its inductive elements is described. One or more heat dispersing elements may be disposed in the casing. Related systems and methods are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Liron Har-Shai, Vyacheslav Gak, Tal Eliya, Igor Morozov
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Patent number: 11183968Abstract: Circuits integrated or integrable with a photovoltaic panel to provide built-in functionality to the photovoltaic panel including safety features such as arc detection and elimination, ground fault detection and elimination, reverse current protection, monitoring of the performance of the photovoltaic panel, transmission of the monitored parameters and theft prevention of the photovoltaic panel. The circuits may avoid power conversion, for instance DC/DC power conversion, may avoid performing maximum power tracking to include a minimum number of components and thereby increase overall reliability.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2019Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Liron Har-Shai, Alon Zohar, Ilan Yoscovitch, Yoav Galin, Lior Handelsman
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Patent number: 11171491Abstract: A power system comprising one or more power generators and a combiner. The system may be electrically connected to or include one or more loads. The combiner may have input terminals that are coupled to outputs of the power generators. The combiner may also have output terminals that are coupled to input(s) of the one or more loads. The power generators may be configured to transfer harvested power to the combiner, and the combiner may be configured to transfer the harvested power to the one or more loads.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2018Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Lior Handelsman, Adrian Hawke, Yoav Galin, Ilan Yoscovich, Guy Sella, Tzachi Glovinsky, Yaron Binder, Liron Har-Shai, Guy Lichtenstern, Izac Assia, Yaron Zolar
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Patent number: 11159016Abstract: An apparatus may determine a parameter related to a voltage value at a midpoint terminal of a system power device, and may adjust a voltage applied to a second terminal of the system power device based on the parameter and a reference value. The second terminal may be different from the midpoint terminal.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Ilan Yoscovich, Liron Har-Shai, Amir Grossberg, Matan Atias
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Publication number: 20210249867Abstract: A photovoltaic module including a photovoltaic panel and an electrical circuit connected thereto. The photovoltaic panel may include multiple bus bars connected to an input of the electrical circuit. The electrical circuit may include at least one input bypass circuit connected across the bus bars at the input of the electrical circuit. Circuitry may include a switch connected between the input and the output of the electrical circuit. The circuitry may function to disconnect the photovoltaic panel from the output of the electrical circuit. An output bypass circuit is connected to the output of the electrical circuit. The output of the electrical circuit is connectible to a second like electrical circuit of a second like photovoltaic module. The output bypass circuit may be an active bypass circuit which draws power from the output of the electrical circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Liron Har-Shai, Alon Zohar
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Publication number: 20210063437Abstract: An apparatus having a conducting probe configured to couple with an electrical conductor of an electrical terminal. The apparatus has a sensor in contact with the conducting probe. The apparatus has a controller electrically coupled to the sensor, where the controller is configured to monitor the sensor values, and when the sensor values comply with a monitoring rule associated with a hazardous condition, the controller is configured to initiate an action to mitigate the hazardous condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Nimrod Polonsky, Liron Har-Shai, Yoav Galin, Bryon Gomberg, Guy Sella
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Patent number: 10931119Abstract: A photovoltaic module including a photovoltaic panel and an electrical circuit connected thereto. The photovoltaic panel may include multiple bus bars connected to an input of the electrical circuit. The electrical circuit may include at least one input bypass circuit connected across the bus bars at the input of the electrical circuit. Circuitry may include a switch connected between the input and the output of the electrical circuit. The circuitry may function to disconnect the photovoltaic panel from the output of the electrical circuit. An output bypass circuit is connected to the output of the electrical circuit. The output of the electrical circuit is connectable to a second like electrical circuit of a second like photovoltaic module. The output bypass circuit may be an active bypass circuit which draws power from the output of the electrical circuit.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.Inventors: Liron Har-Shai, Alon Zohar
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Publication number: 20210028641Abstract: A power converter includes a conversion module. The conversion module may operate in an active mode or in a bypass mode. In the active mode, the conversion module may receive an input voltage and convert the input voltage to a fixed output voltage. In the bypass mode, the voltage across the output terminals of the conversion module is at substantially zero volts. An adjustable conversion module may convert input voltage to an adjustable output voltage. The output terminals of the conversion module and the output terminals of the adjustable conversion module are connected in series to form a series string. A controller may selectively activate the conversion module to be in the active mode or the bypass mode, and control the adjustable conversion module responsive to at least one of a load voltage and a load current required by a load connected across the series string.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Milan Ilic, Jaya Deepti Dasika, Mariano Filippa, Ilan Yoscovich, Liron Har-Shai, Guy Sella
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Publication number: 20200279707Abstract: A relay array may connect an electrical device (e.g., an inverter, power converter, etc.) to a utility grid. Based on a detection of a power interruption or fault, the relay array may disconnect the electrical device from the grid to ensure safety or reduce damage to the electrical device or grid. The relay array may include one or more electromechanical relays (e.g., latching relays). A safety catch may prevent the latching relay(s) from changing states. The electrical device may be configured to facilitate removal of the safety catch once the ability to change states is desired. The latching relay(s) may also be supplied with a power pulse for changing a state of the latching relay(s). The power pulse may be provided by a power bank that may be maintained with power in case of a power interruption or fault.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Amir Grossberg, Yoav Berger, Reuven Savitzky, Dor Shoshani, Elad Toraty, Liron Har-Shai, Matan Atias
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Publication number: 20200209935Abstract: A power device includes one or more electrical components, the electrical components including one or more physical attribute. The power device includes one or more sensors configured to monitor the attribute(s). The power device includes a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including one or more alerting rule. The power device includes one or more processors configured for retrieving the one or more alerting rule from the storage medium. The processors are configured for monitoring one or more sensor value from the sensor(s), wherein the sensor values are associated with the attribute(s). The processors are configured for evaluating the at least one alerting rule during the monitoring, and when the one or more alerting rule results in a pending failure condition, sending a notification to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2019Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: Liron Har-Shai, Israel Gershman, Igor Morozov, David Lachmann, Vitaly Zlotnikov, Bryon Gomberg, Yoav Galin