Current sensing load demand apparatus and methods
AssigneeTechnology Mavericks, LLC
InventorsAnthony Carson, Bryan Noland
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Abstract
An apparatus supplies AC power to a load. The apparatus includes a set output terminals, a primary circuit, and a load sensing circuit. The primary circuit is electrically coupled to a source of AC power and to the output terminals for selectively providing power at a low voltage at the output terminals or electronically coupling the source of AC power directly to the output terminals. The load sensing circuit coupled to the primary circuit and the source of AC power for determining a resistance associated with the load at initial application of the load and controlling the primary circuit to electronically couple the source of AC power directly to the output terminals if a proper load is detected.
Claims18
An apparatus for supplying AC power to a load, comprising:
- a pair of output terminals;
- a primary circuit electrically coupled to a source of AC power and to the output terminals for providing power at the output terminals;
- a load sensing circuit coupled to the primary circuit and the source of AC power for determining a resistance associated with the load and controlling the primary circuit to electronically couple the source of AC power directly to the output terminals if a proper load is detected;
- and,
- a controller for controllably overriding operation of the load sensing circuit.
An apparatus, as set forth in 5, wherein the operational parameters are predefined.
An apparatus, as set forth in 8, wherein the operational parameters are predefined.
An apparatus for supplying AC power to a load, comprising:
- a pair of output terminals;
- a primary circuit electrically coupled to a source of AC power and to the output terminals for providing power at the output terminals;
- a sensing device coupled to the primary circuit for sensing a parameter associated with the power circuit, the switching circuit for comparing the parameter with a predetermined condition associated with the parameter and responsively cutting off power using the switching circuit if the parameter meets the predetermined condition;
- and,
- a controller for controllably overriding operation of the load sensing circuit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.