Battery charging system and method
US8564246B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J7/0018
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A battery charging system and method, includes a high voltage charger for charging a group or string of series connected battery cells, and a group of individual cell chargers for charging individual ones of the cells. The charging technique includes detecting at least one cell being charged to a predetermined voltage, and then inhibiting the high voltage charger from further charging any of the cells. The individual cell chargers charge individual ones of the cells, except the at least one cell charged to the predetermined voltage.
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