Systems and methods for battery charging
US9893542B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J7/00712
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This disclosure relates to systems and methods for charging a battery. An example embodiment includes receiving information about an initial state of charge of a battery. If an initial state of charge is less than a predetermined threshold and if a charger is electrically coupled to the battery, a charger may be configured to charge the battery according to a preferred charge rate higher than a default charge rate. A charging duration is determined based on a type of the battery, the initial state of charge, a target state of charge, and the charge rate. A controller may determine a partial charge condition based on at least one of: providing electrical current to the battery at the charge rate for the charging duration or receiving information indicative of a state of charge of the battery reaching the target state of charge.
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