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System and method for extending the usable capacity of a battery pack via controlling battery current through different current paths

US8427107B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2010
Grant dateApr 23, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/70
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for extending the useable capacity of a battery pack are disclosed. In one example, flyback transformers supply charge to lower capacity battery cells to extend battery output.

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