Pre-charge system and method
US10076964B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/70
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system is disclosed for connecting a battery string to a direct-current (DC) bus of a vehicle. The system may include a pre-charge circuit coupled between the battery string and the DC bus. The pre-charge circuit may include a first transistor. The system may also include a first contactor connected to the pre-charge circuit in series. The system may further include a controller configured to close the first contactor and switch on the first transistor.
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