Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a system is provided. The system includes a plurality of power phases, a first plurality of switches, a capacitive network, and at least one transformer. The plurality of power phases receives an alternating current input signal having a plurality of phases from a mains supply, each power phase including a pair of switches and receiving a corresponding phase of the AC input signal to generate a first voltage signal. The first plurality of switches generates a second voltage signal based at least on a capacitive voltage and the first voltage signal. The capacitive network provides the capacitance voltage to the first plurality of switches. The at least one transformer includes a center tap and provides a third voltage to a second plurality of switches based at least on the second voltage. The center tap is coupled to the mains supply through a neutral line input.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for isolating phospholipids from milk by-products, such as acid whey, the process comprising: a) exposing milk by-products to filtration, thereby enriching for phospholipids; and b) solubilizing and removing whey proteins and caseins; thereby isolating phospholipids from the milk by-product. Also disclosed are products produced by this method.

Abstract: A portable target stand includes a base aimed to be deployed over a surface in a usage position. The base includes an elongated body, extending horizontally between a first end and a second end, opposite said first end, in said usage position, and four legs. The body includes target attaching means, configured to attach at least one target assembly thereto. The target assembly includes means for holding at least a target. Each of said legs includes a first portion, attached to said body so that is horizontally tiltable between a first folded position wherein said first portion is folded to said body, and a first extended position wherein said first portion is tilted away laterally from said body. Each of said legs further includes a second portion, attached to said first portion so that is vertically tiltable between a second folded position.

Abstract: A DC-DC converter that converts an input DC voltage to an output DC voltage includes a first switching network, a first transformer component, a second transformer, a first secondary side rectifier circuit, and a second secondary side rectifier circuit. The first secondary side rectifier circuit receives the first secondary side AC voltage and outputs a first temporal portion of the output DC voltage during a first portion of a duty cycle. The second secondary side rectifier circuit receives the second secondary side AC voltage and outputs a second temporal portion of the output DC voltage during a second portion of the duty cycle.

Abstract: A method and system for balancing output currents of parallel connected first and second DC/DC converters is provided. In operation, the first converter (i) receives, via a communications line connected between the converters such as a CAN bus, a value of the output current of the second converter and (ii) uses this value in weighing an output voltage comparison performed by the first converter for generating the output current of the first converter to thereby adjust the output current of the first converter based on this value. Likewise, the second converter (i) receives, via the communications line, a value of the output current of the first converter and (ii) uses this value in weighing an output voltage comparison performed by the second converter for generating the output current of the second converter to thereby adjust the output current of the second converter based on this value.

Abstract: A method and system for balancing output currents of parallel connected first and second DC/DC converters is provided. In operation, the first converter (i) receives, via a communications line connected between the converters such as a CAN bus, a value of the output current of the second converter and (ii) uses this value in weighing an output voltage comparison performed by the first converter for generating the output current of the first converter to thereby adjust the output current of the first converter based on this value. Likewise, the second converter (i) receives, via the communications line, a value of the output current of the first converter and (ii) uses this value in weighing an output voltage comparison performed by the second converter for generating the output current of the second converter to thereby adjust the output current of the second converter based on this value.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a vehicle battery charger is provided. The vehicle battery charger includes at least one transformer, a first modular converter, a filter, and at least one controller. The first modular converter includes a first plurality of switching devices to generate a first voltage signal in response to a filtered input signal. A second plurality of switching devices generate a second voltage signal. The filter is operably coupled to the first modular converter and provides the filtered input signal to the first modular converter in response to a first input signal from a mains supply. The filtered input signal includes a detectable current portion and an undetected current portion. The controller is programmed to determine the undetected current portion based at least on a capacitance of the filter and generate a first control variable to compensate for the undetected current portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a transformer including a first electrical conductor having a plurality of turns, and a second electrical conductor having only a single turn comprising a first leg and a second leg. A first electrical connection for the second electrical conductor is formed at an end of the first leg, a second electrical connection for the second electrical conductor is formed at an end of the second leg, and a middle point electrical connection for the second electrical conductor is formed at a juncture of the first leg and the second leg.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment a system including at least one switch, at least one transformer, a first active bridge and at least one controller. The at least one switch receives a first direct current (DC) input signal from a first DC charging station. The at least one transformer includes a primary side and a secondary side. The secondary side of the at least one transformer is connected to the at least one switch and transfers the first DC input signal. The first active bridge is positioned on the secondary side, the first active bridge generates a DC output signal that supplies one or more vehicle loads. The DC output signal is greater than the first DC input signal and the at least one controller programmed to activate the at least one switch in response to receiving the first DC input signal.

Abstract: A voltage converter includes a converter stage having a direct current to direct current (DC-to-DC) voltage converter, wherein the converter stage receives a first DC voltage and outputs a second DC voltage different than the first DC voltage. The voltage converter also includes a boost pre-stage having a boosting circuit and a capacitor, wherein the boost pre-stage receives a DC voltage from a battery and outputs a boosted DC voltage to the converter stage as the first voltage, wherein the boosted DC voltage is greater than the DC voltage from the battery. The boosted DC voltage of the boost pre-stage output to the converter stage provides fault resistant operation of the converter stage in the event of one or more fluctuations in an operating range of the DC voltage from the battery.

Abstract: A voltage balancing circuit includes a direct-current-to-direct-current (DC-to-DC) voltage converter interconnecting a first battery having a first voltage and a second battery having a second voltage, wherein the DC-to-DC converter transfers electrical power from the first battery to the second battery when the first voltage is greater than the second voltage, and transfers electrical power from the second battery to the first battery when the first voltage is less than the second voltage, and wherein the transfer of electrical power from the first battery to the second battery or from the second battery to the first battery balances the electrical power difference between the first battery and the second battery.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of making and using, as well as products obtained by, continuous high pressure based Ultra Shear Technology (UST). These products are homogenous and stable blends of plant and animal proteins. These methods allow for the formulation and manufacture of stable liquid food products without the use of synthetic additives. The plant/animal protein blends are useful in formulating novel protein liquid foods with varied consumer applications.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a vehicle battery charger is provided. The charger includes at least one transformer, a first active bridge, a second active bridge, and at least one controller. The first active bridge includes a first plurality of switching devices being positioned with the primary. The second active bridge includes a second plurality of switching devices being positioned with the secondary to generate. The controller is configured to activate the first plurality of switching devices based on a primary control signal and to activate the second plurality of switching devices based on a secondary control signal. The controller is configured to generate the secondary control signal in accordance to a first control variable. The controller is further configured to generate a second control variable that corresponds to a phase shift between the primary control signal and the secondary control signal.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a battery charger is provided. The battery charger includes at least one transformer, a first active bridge, a second active bridge, and a pulsating buffer (PB) converter. The first active bridge is positioned on a first side of the transformer to provide a first voltage signal based on an input voltage signal from a mains supply of an electrical grid. The second active bridge is positioned on a second side of the transformer to provide a second voltage signal to store on one or more batteries based on the first voltage signal. The PB converter includes a plurality of switching devices to interface with the second active bridge to modify the second voltage signal. The plurality of switching devices provide a voltage for storage on at least one capacitor of the PB converter while modifying the second voltage signal.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for preparing a stable suspension of a globular protein material in a dairy product. Also disclosed are products produced by this method.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a power conversion device for a vehicle is provided. The power conversion device includes a transformer, a microcontroller, and a control circuit. The microcontroller is configured to operate at a first frequency to receive a first current signal indicative of a current of a first voltage network and to generate a first envelope control signal in response to the first current signal. The controller is configured to selectively switch a first plurality of switches on a primary side and a second plurality of switches on a secondary side to convert a first input signal into first output signal in response to at least the first envelope control signal. The controller is further configured to selectively switch the first plurality of switches and the second plurality of switches at a second frequency that is greater than the first frequency.

Abstract: A DC/DC converter applies a dual active bridge (DAB) topology to convert an input DC voltage into an output DC voltage. The DC/DC converter includes a transformer, a primary stage, and a secondary stage. The primary stage includes an inductor, a first H-bridge arm having first and second power switches connected at a first node therebetween, and a second H-bridge arm having first and second capacitors connected at a second node therebetween. The inductor is connected between the first node and a terminal of an input port of the primary stage. The primary stage receives the input DC voltage at the input port of the primary stage and converts the input DC voltage into a first AC voltage. The transformer transforms the first AC voltage into a second AC voltage. The secondary stage converts the second AC voltage into the output DC voltage.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a power conversion device for a vehicle is provided. At least one controller is configured to selectively switch a first plurality of switches and a second plurality of switches to convert a first input signal into a first output signal. The at least one controller is further configured to receive a high voltage signal on a primary side and to receive a low voltage signal on the secondary side. The at least controller is further configured to generate a compensation factor based at least on the high voltage signal and the low voltage signal. The at least one controller is further configured to provide a first activation signal to control the switching of the first plurality of switches and the second plurality of switches based at least on the compensation factor.

Abstract: A DC-DC converter includes a first switching network that receives the input DC voltage and outputs a first AC voltage, a transformer, and a secondary side conversion circuit that receives the second AC voltage and outputs the output DC voltage. The transformer includes a first plurality of primary windings, a second plurality of primary windings and a plurality of secondary windings. The transformer is configured to receive the first AC voltage and outputting a second AC voltage. When the input DC voltage is intended to be used in a low voltage range, the first plurality of primary windings and the second plurality of primary windings are configured to be in parallel at the time the DC-DC converter is manufactured. When the input DC voltage is intended to be used in a high voltage range the first plurality of primary windings and the second plurality of primary windings are configured to be in series at the time of manufacture.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for preparing a stable suspension of a globular protein material in a dairy product. Also disclosed are products produced by this method.