Method and system for cell equalization with switched charging sources
US7821230B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 6, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J7/0018
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for charging a rechargeable, or secondary, battery including a series string of cells, includes a topology of charging sources that selectively provides charging current to cells that need to be charged, but avoids overcharging cells that are already charged above a predetermined voltage threshold. Based on individual cell voltage measurements, the charging current is controlled in a manner to direct charging current to the battery cell(s) needing charge until these cells are fully charged, and by-passes battery cells that are fully charged or become fully charged.
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