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US 8,427,814 B1Granted
Mobile power distribution system
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
InventorJeffrey A. Gonce
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Abstract
A mobile power distribution system for use in field operations requiring primary and secondary power sources wherein at least one of the power sources is a generator. The system includes primary and secondary power connections, an automatic transfer switch, a transformer, and a plurality of high and low voltage outlets. The entire system is mounted on a trailer or skid platform and fits within a standard 20-foot ISO container.
Claims5
A mobile power distribution system, comprising:
- a primary power connector for connecting the system to a first power source;
- a generator connector for connecting the system to a second power source;
- a platform for housing the system so that the system can be transported within a container no larger than 20 feet in length, 8 feet in width, and 8 feet in height;
- a transformer mounted on said platform having a transformer inlet and transformer outlet for transforming electrical power from a first voltage level as received through said transformer inlet to a second voltage level as provided through said transformer outlet;
- an automatic transfer switch having a power inlet and a power outlet for providing power to said transformer, wherein said power inlet is connected in parallel to said primary power connector and to said generator connector for automatic switching of the connection of said power outlet from said first power source to said second power source in the event that the first power source is dropped;
- a breaker panel having a panel power inlet connected to said transformer outlet for receiving power from said transformer at the second voltage level and having a panel power outlet for providing power at the second voltage level when said breaker panel is in normal operating mode;
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- a plurality of electrical outlet connectors connected to said panel power outlet for providing power at the second voltage level when said breaker panel is in the normal operating mode.
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