Patent ID: 8569912
Filing Date: 2013-10-29
Classification: H02B,H02J

Abstract:
1. A transfer switch for use in a backup power management system including a primary power source, a primary power splitter that receives power from the primary power source and divides the power into a first primary output and a second primary output, a secondary power source, first and second distribution panels and a plurality of loads, comprising: a secondary power splitter that receives power from the secondary power source and divides the power into a first secondary output and a second secondary output; a first transfer switch contactor that receives the first primary output and the first secondary output, wherein the first transfer switch contactor is movable between a first position in which the first primary output is provided to the first distribution panel and a second position in which the first secondary output is provided to the first distribution panel; a second transfer switch contactor that receives the second primary output and the second secondary output, wherein the second transfer switch contactor is movable between a first position in which the second primary output is provided to the second distribution panel and a second position in which the second secondary output is provided to the second distribution panel; and a single controller connected to both the first and second transfer switch contactors, wherein the controller controls the movement of both the first and second transfer switch contactors between the first and second positions.