Charge controller for a battery in a vehicle
US10604018B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for charging a battery of a vehicle uses a battery charging station that provides an electric current at a first DC voltage. The electric current that is output by the battery charging station at the first DC voltage is supplied to a charger of the vehicle, The electric current at the first DC voltage is converted within the charger into a second electric current at a second DC voltage that is required for charging the battery of the vehicle, and then is supplied to the battery.
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