Automated battery charging
US11791648B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J7/02
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Battery charging in a battery charging system (BCS) involves measuring an output voltage of a battery connected to the BCS and determining an output voltage type of the battery. The battery is also evaluated to determine a condition of the battery for accepting a charge. Based upon the evaluation the BCS performs can automatically initiate a charge cycle for the battery in accordance with the battery output voltage type which has been determined. The BCS can also trigger an indication that the battery is not in condition for accepting a charge. A range of output charging voltages is produced using a transformer, and a switch network.
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