Methods, systems, and apparatuses for transferring power and analysis
AssigneeConstellation Energy Generation, LLC
InventorDavid D. Heilman
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Abstract
Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for transferring power. A power transfer device may be configured to securely fit in a fuse block, fuse holder, and/or the like. The power transfer device may transfer power from a source to a load connected to the fuse block, fuse holder, and/or the like, while also isolating the power to prevent the power from backfeeding to the source. The power transfer device may be used to perform testing, measurements, and/or analysis (e.g., voltage measurements, power measurements, frequency analysis, system impedance testing, etc.).
Claims20
An apparatus, comprising:
- a conductive base comprising a first attachment elements configured to receive power from a first power source via a direct post connector and a second attachment element configured to receive the power from the first power source via a banana jack, wherein the first attachment element is configured to extend from a side of the conductive base and the second attachment element is configured to extend from a side of the first attachment element opposite of the conductive base;
- a conductive member extending from a side of the conductive base perpendicular from the first attachment element, wherein the conductive member is configured to transfer the power to a load;
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- a non-conductive member extending from an opposite side of the conductive base from the conductive member, wherein the non-conductive member is configured to prevent backfeed of the power to one or more of a second power source or a device.
A method comprising:
- receiving, from a first power source, power via a conductive base comprising a first attachment element configured to receive the power from the first power source via a direct post connector and a second attachment element configured to receive the power from the first power source via a banana jack, wherein the first attachment element is configured to extend from a side of the conductive base and the second attachment element is configured to extend from a side of the first attachment element opposite of the conductive base;
- transferring, via a conductive member extending from a side of the conductive base perpendicular from the first attachment element, the power to a load;
- and
- preventing, via a non-conductive member extending from an opposite side of the conductive base from the conductive member, at least a portion of the power from backfeeding to one or more of a second power source or a device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.