Modeler's power panel and field charging apparatus, and method for powering a modeler's field accessories and model control devices

摘要

An apparatus ( 10 ) includes a portable electric power storage arrangement ( 14 ) and a power panel ( 18 ) all mounted in or on a common housing ( 11 ) that includes a carrying feature or handle ( 12 ) by which the housing may be easily carried. The electrical power storage arrangement ( 14 ) provides DC electrical power for the power panel ( 18 ) and preferably includes one or more rechargeable batteries. Apparatus ( 10 ) further includes an inverter circuit ( 15 ) mounted in or on the housing ( 11 ) for inverting power from one or more batteries associate with the apparatus to produce a modeler's AC output. The modeler's AC power output comprises an AC power signal that is sufficient to drive an AC powered charging circuit ( 52 ) for charging batteries associated with a modeler's transmitter ( 53 ) or receiver ( 54 ).