Power systems and methods of using the same to deliver power
Power systems and methods of using the same to deliver power. A power system referenced herein can include a housing capable of attaching to a workstation, one or more cradles or mounting fixtures to receive at least one energy storage device, electronic circuitry to communicate status of the at least one energy storage device, state of charge of the at least one energy storage device, and/or overall health of the at least one energy storage device, and one or more electrical connectors to allow the at least one energy storage device to charge and/or discharge and communicate with the electronic circuitry, with said housing having an internal power supply and charge circuitry, said power supply capable of receiving input power from an external AC or DC power source; wherein the power system is configured to deliver power to the workstation.
1. A power system, comprising:
a housing capable of attaching to a workstation;
one or more cradles or mounting fixtures to receive at least one energy storage device;
electronic circuitry to communicate status of the at least one energy storage device, state of charge of the at least one energy storage device, and/or overall health of the at least one energy storage device; and
one or more electrical connectors to allow the at least one energy storage device to charge and/or discharge and communicate with the electronic circuitry;
said housing having an internal power supply and charge circuitry;
said internal power supply capable of receiving input power from an external AC or DC power source;
wherein the power system is configured to deliver power from at least one of the at least one storage device, the internal power supply, and/or the external AC or DC power source to the workstation;
wherein the internal power supply is programmed to manage a state of charge of the at least one energy storage device in order to match a power requirement of the workstation or external device.
2. The power system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one energy storage device is selected from the group consisting of a battery, a capacitor, and a fuel cell.
3. The power system of claim 1 , wherein the electronic circuitry and/or the charge circuitry is/are configured to communicate and/or control energy output of the at least one energy storage device.
4. The power system of claim 1 , wherein the electronic circuitry and/or the charge circuitry is/are configured to prioritize charge or discharge of the at least one energy storage device.
5. The power system of claim 1 , wherein data from the power system can be communicated to the workstation and/or an external device separate from the workstation.
6. The power system of claim 5 , wherein the external device is selected from the group consisting of a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a smartphone, a personal digital assistant, and a tablet.
7. The power system of claim 1 , further comprising:
a processor in communication with a storage medium having software stored therein or thereon, the processor configured to operate based upon instructions from the software to operate the power system so to charge, or deliver power from, the at least one at least one energy storage device.
8. The power system of claim 1 , further comprising:
a processor in communication with a storage medium having software stored therein or thereon, the processor configured to operate based upon instructions from the software to operate the power system so to obtain and transmit data regarding the power system.
9. The power system of claim 1 , further configured to deliver power from at least one of the at least one storage device, the internal power supply, and/or the external AC or DC power source to an external device separate from the workstation.
10. The power system of claim 9 , wherein the external device is selected from the group consisting of a computer, a monitor, a scanner, a printer, a motor, and an actuator.
11. The power system of claim 1 , wherein the internal power supply is programmed to perform a desired/proper charge algorithm or charge protocol so to ensure safety and longevity of the at least one energy storage device charged using the internal power supply.
12. A method, comprising:
operating the power system of claim 1 to deliver power to the workstation.
13. A method, comprising:
operating a power system, the power system comprising:
a housing capable of attaching to a workstation;
one or more cradles or mounting fixtures to receive at least one energy storage device;
electronic circuitry to communicate status of the at least one energy storage device, state of charge of the at least one energy storage device, and/or overall health of the at least one energy storage device; and
one or more electrical connectors to allow the at least one energy storage device to charge and/or discharge and communicate with the electronic circuitry;
said housing having an internal power supply and charge circuitry;
said internal power supply capable of receiving input power from an external AC or DC power source;
wherein the power system is configured to deliver power from at least one of the at least one storage device, the internal power supply, and/or the external AC or DC power source to the workstation; and
wherein the operating step is performed to deliver power to the workstation and/or to an external device separate from the workstation so to facilitate operation of the workstation and/or the external device;
programming the internal power supply so that it can manage a state of charge of the at least one energy storage device in order to match a power requirement of the workstation or the external device.
14. The method of claim 13 , further comprising the step of:
programming the internal power supply so that it can perform a desired/proper charge algorithm or charge protocol so to ensure safety and longevity of the at least one energy storage device charged using the internal power supply.