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Pre-charge system and method

US10076964B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2015
Grant dateSep 18, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 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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