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Charging assembly and charging control method

US9660461B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2014
Grant dateMay 23, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A charging assembly and a charging control method are provided for charging a battery pack in a fast charging voltage value which is greater than the rated charging voltage value. The charging assembly includes a battery pack, a charger and a control system configured to control the charger to charge the battery pack with a constant charging current. The method includes: detecting the open-circuit voltage of each battery cell and screening out a maximum open-circuit voltage value, calculating a maximum charging duration and controlling the charger to charge the battery cell assembly with a constant current when the charging voltage is equal to the fast charging voltage value or reaches the maximum charging duration.

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