Fast charger and fast charger process
US11710973B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A battery charger system includes a first circuit configured to connect to a power bus and a second set of battery cells, and a second circuit configured to connect to the power bus and a first set of battery cells. The first circuit including a first switch to electrically connect or disconnect the first circuit to the power bus and the second set of battery cells. The second circuit includes a second switch to electrically connect or disconnect the second circuit to the power bus and the first set of battery cells. The system includes a third circuit configured to connect the first set of battery cells to the second set of battery cells. The third circuit includes a third switch to electrically connect or disconnect the first set of battery cells to the second set of battery cells. A battery charger process and an aircraft-based power system is disclosed as well.
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