Method and apparatus to detect and manage battery pack cell swell
US10158149B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for detecting and responding to cell swell in one or more cells of a battery includes receiving one or more indications of cell swell from switching circuitry associated with a cell, determining if the battery is fit for purpose based on the one or more indications, and performing an action responsive to the one or more indications and whether the battery is fit for purpose.
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