Hybrid and electric battery cell rebalancer
US9827872B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/7072
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hybrid vehicle battery cell rebalancer for hybrid vehicles used to restore cell balance and improve performance while cooling and protecting the hybrid battery against damage from the rebalancing process. This may be accomplished by charging and/or discharging the battery cells in the hybrid battery pack at the same time while powering and controlling the vehicle's hybrid battery cooling fan.
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