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State of charge range

US8536825B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2009
Grant dateSep 17, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 26, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02J7/0071
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for improving cycle lifetimes for a lithium-ion battery pack, particularly for adapting to a dynamic use profile for a user. A battery cell pack charging system, including a charger and a controller, for charging a lithium-ion battery cell pack, the battery cell pack charging system has a circuit for charging the battery cell pack using an adjustable charging system including an adjustable charge profile to charge the battery cell pack wherein the adjustable charge profile includes: an operational parameter identifying a next operation post-charge performance characteristic for the battery cell pack wherein a controller determines a next cycle plan for the battery cell pack that provides the performance characteristic while concurrently enhancing an attribute of the battery cell pack and wherein the attribute is measured over a plurality of applied cycles; and one or more charging stages to produce an energy ending point for the plan; wherein the adjustable charge plan is implemented by the charger in anticipation of a post-charging operation associated with the operational parameter.

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