Interconnecting solar rechargeable batteries in a planar or vertical arrangement
US10298053B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for connecting a plurality of solar rechargeable batteries in a planar arrangement or vertical arrangement are disclosed, wherein the plurality of solar rechargeable batteries are electrically connected, wherein each of the plurality of solar rechargeable batteries includes an integrated solar cell and a plurality of interconnections for electrically connecting with the plurality of solar rechargeable batteries in series and in parallel, and wherein the plurality of interconnections include a combination of male and female connectors that allow for electrically connecting the plurality of solar rechargeable batteries in series and in parallel; determining whether the plurality of solar rechargeable batteries are connected in series or in parallel; balancing the load of the plurality of solar rechargeable batteries so that each of the plurality of solar rechargeable batteries is equally charged; and wherein each of the plurality of solar rechargeable batteries can be connected standalone to an electrically powered device to power the electrically powered device.
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