Patent attributes
A bidirectional DC/AC inverter includes a power conversion means in connection with an electric storage means, a control means operable to control an operation of the power conversion means, a plug for electrically connecting a power source to the power conversion means, an outlet for electrically connecting a load to the power conversion means, an inhibiting member operable to cover at least the plug to inhibit the power conversion means from being electrically connected to the power source, and a detecting means operable to detect whether the plug is covered or not. The control means inhibits the power conversion means from outputting alternating-current power when the detecting means detects that the plug is not covered by the inhibiting means.
