Apparatus for mobile power source

A mobile power source, comprising:

• a mobile unit having a platform structure, a frame connected to the platform structure supporting a towing adapter to move the mobile unit, and multiple wheels rotatably connected to the platform structure to promote moving the mobile unit;
• an electronics power module connected to a DC power source defining a high voltage DC battery, the electronics power module converting DC energy of the DC battery to at least one of an alternating current (AC) power and a direct current (DC) power, wherein the electronics power module also controls recharging of the high voltage DC battery;
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• a wireless communication device to promote wireless communication of a battery state-of-charge (SOC) of the high voltage DC battery to monitor and to identify an available charging condition of the mobile unit prior to deployment.

A mobile power source, comprising:

• a mobile unit having a platform structure, a frame connected to the platform structure supporting a towing adapter to move the mobile unit, and multiple wheels rotatably connected to the platform structure to promote moving the mobile unit;
• an electronics power module connected to a DC power source defining a high voltage DC battery, the electronics power module converting DC energy of the DC battery to at least one of an alternating current (AC) power and a direct current (DC) power, wherein the electronics power module also controls recharging of the high voltage DC battery;
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• a safety interlock feature preventing moving the mobile unit when the mobile unit is plugged into at least one of a load and a charger;
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• the safety interlock feature also defining a manual service disconnect to manually isolate the battery.

A mobile power source, comprising:

• a mobile unit having a platform structure, a frame connected to the platform structure supporting a towing adapter to move the mobile unit, and multiple wheels rotatably connected to the platform structure to promote moving the mobile unit;
• an electronics power module connected to a DC power source defining a high voltage DC battery, the electronics power module converting DC energy of the DC battery to at least one of an alternating current (AC) power and a direct current (DC) power, wherein the electronics power module also controls recharging of the high voltage DC battery;
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• wide band-gap power semi-conductor switches including GaN and SiC switches operating at switching frequencies above an audible range (>16 kHz).

A mobile power source, comprising:

• a mobile unit having a platform structure, a frame connected to the platform structure supporting a towing adapter to move the mobile unit, and multiple wheels rotatably connected to the platform structure to promote moving the mobile unit;
• an electronics power module connected to a DC power source defining a high voltage DC battery, the electronics power module converting DC energy of the DC battery to at least one of an alternating current (AC) power and a direct current (DC) power, wherein the electronics power module also controls recharging of the high voltage DC battery;
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• at least one transformer defining at least one high power density transformer operating at a frequency greater than 4 kHz.

A mobile power source, comprising:

• a mobile unit having a platform structure, a frame connected to the platform structure supporting a towing adapter to move the mobile unit, and multiple wheels rotatably connected to the platform structure to promote moving the mobile unit;
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• an electronics power module connected to a DC power source defining a high voltage DC battery, the electronics power module converting DC energy of the DC battery to at least one of an alternating current (AC) power and a direct current (DC) power, wherein the electronics power module also controls recharging of the high voltage DC battery;
• wherein the high voltage DC battery defines a selectable DC energy storage system having a first nominal 400 VDC battery and a second nominal 400 VDC battery;
• wherein a 400V option is provided by positioning a first switch connected across a negative terminal side of the first nominal 400 VDC battery and the second nominal 400 VDC battery in a closed position, a second switch connected across a positive terminal side of the first nominal 400 VDC battery and the second nominal 400 VDC battery in a closed position and a third switch connected to the negative terminal side of the first nominal 400 VDC battery and the positive terminal side of the second nominal 400 VDC battery in an open position;
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• wherein an 800V option is provided by positioning the first switch in an open position, the second switch in an open position and the third switch in a closed position.

A mobile power source, comprising:

• a mobile unit having a platform structure, a frame connected to the platform structure and multiple wheels rotatably connected to the platform structure to promote moving the mobile unit;
• an electronics power module connected to a DC power source defining a high voltage DC battery having a nominal voltage of 400 VDC or greater, the electronics power module converting DC energy of the DC battery to at least one of an alternating current (AC) power and a direct current (DC) power;
• a wireless communication device to promote wireless communication of a battery state-of-charge (SOC) of the high voltage DC battery;
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• a liquid cooling thermal system providing positive cooling of the electronics power module.

A method for generating power using a mobile power source, comprising:

• connecting a frame of a mobile unit to a platform structure and rotatably connecting multiple wheels to the platform structure to promote moving the mobile unit;
• providing an electronics power module connected to a DC power source defining a high voltage DC battery having a nominal voltage of 400 VDC or greater, and converting DC energy of the DC battery to at least one of an alternating current (AC) power and a direct current (DC) power using the electronics power module;
• wirelessly communicating a battery state-of-charge (SOC) of the high voltage DC battery using a wireless communication device;
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• positively cooling the electronics power module using a liquid cooling thermal system.