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Battery pack and method of controlling the same

US9350189B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 2013
Grant dateMay 24, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/92
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A battery pack for starting an engine having an idle stop & go (ISG) system in which the engine is repeatedly stopped and restarted to conserve fuel. This battery pack includes: a rechargeable battery; a first ISG current control unit having a variable resistor electrically connected to the rechargeable battery; and a battery management system (BMS) electrically connected to the rechargeable battery and the first ISG current control unit, said BMS sets a resistance value of the variable resistor according to a current mode of the ISG system.

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