Abstract: Presented herein are systems, devices, and methods for parallel control. A device can receive a first power signal corresponding to electrical power convey via an electrical bus, the first power signal comprising a power and at least one of a first voltage or a first frequency. The device can identify a change in the first power signal greater than a threshold. The device can generate, from the first power signal, a second power signal using at least one of a second voltage or a second frequency associated with the change, wherein the second voltage or the second frequency is different from the first voltage or the first frequency, respectively.

Abstract: Presented herein are systems, devices, and methods for parallel control. A device may monitor for a transition in a first power signal corresponding to electrical power conveyed between an inverter and an electric bus. The device may identify, responsive to detecting the transition in the first power signal, a frequency in accordance with the transition in the first power signal and a frequency droop slope and a voltage in accordance with the transition and an amplitude droop slope. The device may modify the first power signal using the frequency and the voltage to generate a second power signal to maintain the power. The device may convey the electrical power between the inverter and the electric bus.

Abstract: Presented herein are systems, devices, and methods for inverter control. The device may include a computer-readable medium having instructions stored thereon. The device may include at least one processor configured to execute the instructions. The at least one processor may monitor for an initiation of a connection between an inverter and an electrical bus to convey electrical power. The at least one processor may engage, responsive to detection of the initiation, phase locked loop (PLL) control on the electrical power conveyed via the inverter to synchronize the inverter with the electrical bus. The at least one processor may determine that a synchronization between the inverter and the electrical bus is complete. The at least one processor may disengage, responsive to the determination that the synchronization is complete, the PLL control on the electrical power conveyed between the inverter and the electrical bus.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are related to a configurable power converter to convert between a direct current (DC) voltage and an alternating current (AC) voltage. In one aspect, the configurable power converter includes a first set of switches coupled to a first set of ports, a set of filter components, and a second set of switches. In one aspect, the configurable power converter includes a controller configured to: receive a configuration signal indicating a selected configuration mode of the configurable power converter, enable a subset of the second set of switches, according to the configuration signal, and apply periodic pulses to the first set of switches to generate one or more AC voltages at one or more of the second set of ports, according to the configuration signal.

Abstract: An electronics packaging assembly configured to facilitate heat transfer includes a housing having an electronics compartment configured to house at least one electronic component therein. The electronics packaging assembly also includes a cooling system. The cooling system extends from a first side of the housing to a second side of the housing and includes an air duct defining an air channel for air flow, an air duct inlet coupled to the first side of the housing, an air duct outlet coupled to the second side of the housing, and a plurality of fins exposed from the housing. A first portion of the electronics compartment is coupled to a top surface of the cooling system and a second portion is coupled to a bottom surface. The cooling system dissipates heat from both portions of the electronics compartment coupled to the cooling system.

Abstract: An automatic transfer switch includes a first phase switch component having a first plurality of cassettes, and at least one outer bus component disposed at an outer side of the first phase switch component. The automatic transfer switch additionally includes a first plate which is disposed on the outer side of the first phase switch component at a terminal end of the first phase switch component. The first plate is structured to increase impedance on an outer bus component of the first phase switch component to rebalance current along the first phase switch component.

Abstract: A switch assembly, a system, and a method are provided. One such switch assembly includes a first connection bus to connect to a power source or a load and a second connection bus to connect to one of a second power source or the load. The switch assembly includes a shaft, a driving mechanism to engage the shaft, and a toggle arm connected to the first connection bus and secured to the driving mechanism. The switch assembly includes a pivot arm electrically connected to the second connection bus and including a contact pad. The shaft is structured to rotate the toggle arm from a closed position to an open position by rotating the driving mechanism, and in the closed position, a contact pad of the toggle arm contacts the contact pad of the pivot arm. The pivot arm is maintained substantially parallel to the second connection bus.

Abstract: Systems of automatic transfer switches (ATS) are disclosed herein. One apparatus includes at least two automatic transfer switches coupled together. Each automatic transfer switches has contacts to couple a power source to a load. For each switch, an electromagnetic force biasing the contacts to each other is present if an electrical current flows through the switch. The automatic transfer switches may be on separate cassettes or on a single cassette. The power source of each switch may be the same or different.

Abstract: A switch assembly, a system, and a method are provided. One such switch assembly includes a first connection bus to connect to a power source or a load and a second connection bus to connect to one of a second power source or the load. The switch assembly includes a shaft, a driving mechanism to engage the shaft, and a toggle arm connected to the first connection bus and secured to the driving mechanism. The switch assembly includes a pivot arm electrically connected to the second connection bus and including a contact pad. The shaft is structured to rotate the toggle arm from a closed position to an open position by rotating the driving mechanism, and in the closed position, a contact pad of the toggle arm contacts the contact pad of the pivot arm. The pivot arm is maintained substantially parallel to the second connection bus.

Abstract: An automatic transfer switch includes a first phase switch component having a first plurality of cassettes, and at least one outer bus component disposed at an outer side of the first phase switch component. The automatic transfer switch additionally includes a first plate which is disposed on the outer side of the first phase switch component at a terminal end of the first phase switch component. The first plate is structured to increase impedance on an outer bus component of the first phase switch component to rebalance current along the first phase switch component.

Abstract: An automatic transfer switch includes a first phase switch component having a first plurality of cassettes, and at least one outer bus component disposed at an outer side of the first phase switch component. The automatic transfer switch additionally includes a first plate which is disposed on the outer side of the first phase switch component at a terminal end of the first phase switch component. The first plate is structured to increase impedance on an outer bus component of the first phase switch component to rebalance current along the first phase switch component.

Abstract: An automatic transfer switch includes a first phase switch component having a first plurality of cassettes, and at least one outer bus component disposed at an outer side of the first phase switch component. The automatic transfer switch additionally includes a first plate which is disposed on the outer side of the first phase switch component at a terminal end of the first phase switch component. The first plate is structured to increase impedance on an outer bus component of the first phase switch component to rebalance current along the first phase switch component.

Abstract: Automatic transfer switches and methods of forming such switches are disclosed herein. One automatic transfer switch disclosed herein includes a first source bar structured to connect to a first power source, a second source bar structured to connect to a second power source, and a stationary bar structured to be coupled to a load. The automatic transfer switch also includes a first movable bar and a second movable bar each electrically coupled and rotatably connected to the stationary bar. The length of each movable bar and the angle of each movable bar with respect to the stationary bus bar are selected to approximately balance the contact force on each movable bar. Thus, smooth and reliable operations of the automatic transfer switch can be achieved.

Abstract: An automatic transfer switch assembly includes a first phase switch component, a second phase switch component and a third phase switch component arranged in order of the first phase switch component, the second phase switch component, and the third phase switch component in a line. The assembly further includes a first shield disposed between the first phase switch component and the second phase switch component, and a second shield disposed between the second phase switch component and the third phase switch component. Each of the first shield and the second shield includes a plurality of laminations of electrical steel.

Abstract: Systems of automatic transfer switches (ATS) are disclosed herein. One apparatus includes at least two automatic transfer switches coupled together. Each automatic transfer switches has contacts to couple a power source to a load. For each switch, an electromagnetic force biasing the contacts to each other is present if an electrical current flows through the switch. The automatic transfer switches may be on separate cassettes or on a single cassette. The power source of each switch may be the same or different.

Abstract: An automatic transfer switch assembly includes a first phase switch component, a second phase switch component and a third phase switch component arranged in order of the first phase switch component, the second phase switch component, and the third phase switch component in a line. The assembly further includes a first shield disposed between the first phase switch component and the second phase switch component, and a second shield disposed between the second phase switch component and the third phase switch component. Each of the first shield and the second shield includes a plurality of laminations of electrical steel.

Abstract: Automatic transfer switches and methods of forming such switches are disclosed herein. One automatic transfer switch disclosed herein includes a first source bar structured to connect to a first power source, a second source bar structured to connect to a second power source, and a stationary bar structured to be coupled to a load. The automatic transfer switch also includes a first movable bar and a second movable bar each electrically coupled and rotatably connected to the stationary bar. The length of each movable bar and the angle of each movable bar with respect to the stationary bus bar are selected to approximately balance the contact force on each movable bar. Thus, smooth and reliable operations of the automatic transfer switch can be achieved.

Abstract: Systems of automatic transfer switches (ATS) are disclosed herein. One apparatus includes at least two automatic transfer switches coupled together. Each automatic transfer switches has contacts to couple a power source to a load. For each switch, an electromagnetic force biasing the contacts to each other is present if an electrical current flows through the switch. The automatic transfer switches may be on separate cassettes or on a single cassette. The power source of each switch may be the same or different.

Abstract: Automatic transfer switches and methods of forming such switches are disclosed herein. One automatic transfer switch disclosed herein includes a first source bar structured to connect to a first power source, a second source bar structured to connect to a second power source, and a stationary bar structured to be coupled to a load. The automatic transfer switch also includes a first movable bar and a second movable bar each electrically coupled and rotatably connected to the stationary bar. The length of each movable bar and the angle of each movable bar with respect to the stationary bus bar are selected to approximately balance the contact force on each movable bar. Thus, smooth and reliable operations of the automatic transfer switch can be achieved.

Abstract: Automatic transfer switches and methods of forming such switches are disclosed herein. One automatic transfer switch disclosed herein includes a first source bar structured to connect to a first power source, a second source bar structured to connect to a second power source, and a stationary bar structured to be coupled to a load. The automatic transfer switch also includes a first movable bar and a second movable bar each electrically coupled and rotatably connected to the stationary bar. The length of each movable bar and the angle of each movable bar with respect to the stationary bus bar are selected to approximately balance the contact force on each movable bar. Thus, smooth and reliable operations of the automatic transfer switch can be achieved.