Charging a battery using interpack switch
US10259336B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S10/126
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for a vehicle includes an interpack switch configured to connect portions of a traction battery when closed to transfer electric charge therebetween, and a controller configured to, responsive to a request, operate the switch to disconnect the portions and to initiate transfer of electric charge to each of the portions in parallel and at a same time.
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