Abstract

A method of charging a battery of electric accumulators from the electric power supplied by an electric generator, wherein the battery is charged to a first maximum state of charge in a first operating mode and to a second maximum state of charge, lower than the first maximum state of charge, in a second operating mode, the method including switching from the second operating mode to the first operating mode when a criterion using the battery temperature or the ratio of a first quantity representative of the available power which may be supplied by the electric generator to a second quantity representative of the power consumed from the battery is fulfilled.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/35 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering with light sensitive cells
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
• H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging

Abstract

The invention relates to an electromechanical system (10) comprising at least first and second electromechanical devices (12, 14) and at least two wires (Bus+, Bus-) linking the first and second electromechanical devices, the second electromechanical device (14) being suitable for providing between the wires a supply voltage (Vbus) for the first electromechanical device (12), the voltage having one constant voltage value from at least two constant voltage values, and being suitable for transmitting first numerical data to the first electromechanical device by modulation of said supply voltage between the at least two constant voltage values, the first electromechanical device being further suitable for transmitting second numerical data to the second electromechanical device by way of the at least two wires.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
• H02J 1/06 - Two-wire systems
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network

Abstract

The dynamic system is part of a dynamic apparatus having at least one photovoltaic generator, at least one battery and at least one device for controlling the dynamic apparatus. The method for controlling the dynamic system on the basis of sunlight involves electrically isolating the photovoltaic generator from the battery, reading the no-load voltage of the photovoltaic generator, determining a numerical value on the basis of the no load voltage, corresponding to the no-load voltage reading, and comparing the predetermined numerical value with at least one reference threshold value. When the predetermined numerical value corresponds to a value range limited by at least one such reference threshold value the dynamic system is controlled so as to thereon confer a configuration corresponding to the value range.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
• H02J 1/00 - Circuit arrangements for dc mains or dc distribution networks
• E06B 9/11 - Roller shutters
• E06B 9/68 - Operating devices or mechanisms, e.g. with electric drive
• H02J 7/35 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering with light sensitive cells
• H02S 40/38 - Energy storage means, e.g. batteries, structurally associated with PV modules

Abstract

The dynamic system is part of a dynamic apparatus having at least one photovoltaic generator, at least one battery and at least one device for controlling the dynamic apparatus. The method for controlling the dynamic system on the basis of sunlight involves electrically isolating the photovoltaic generator from the battery, reading the short circuit current of the isolated photovoltaic generator, determining a numerical value based on the short circuit current, said numerical value corresponding to the reading of the short circuit current, and comparing the numerical value determined with at least one reference threshold value. When the numerical value determined corresponds to a value range limited by at least one such reference threshold value, the dynamic system is controlled so as to thereon confer a configuration corresponding to the value range.

IPC Classes  ?

• E06B 9/68 - Operating devices or mechanisms, e.g. with electric drive
• E06B 9/11 - Roller shutters
• H02J 7/35 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering with light sensitive cells
• H02S 40/38 - Energy storage means, e.g. batteries, structurally associated with PV modules

Abstract

A method for using a stand-alone system, provided with an actuator connected to a battery, comprises during a discharging phase of the battery at a predetermined current the measurement of a temperature representative of the battery temperature and the determination of a first voltage threshold depending upon the measured temperature. Then, a voltage is measured at the battery terminals. An operating mode, selected at least between a normal and deteriorated mode, is determined, said stand-alone system being in the normal operating mode when the measured voltage is higher than the first voltage threshold, and in the deteriorated operating mode when the measured voltage is lower that the first voltage threshold, the current provided by the battery during an actuation being reduced when going from the normal mode to the deteriorated mode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

Abstract

The method for charging an electrochemical nickel-based battery having a predetermined nominal capacity, including at least one measurement of the voltage of the battery and one measurement of the temperature representative of the battery. The battery is connected to an intermittent source of energy. The charging of the battery is stopped when the voltage measured at the terminals of the battery reaches a voltage threshold, depending on the measured temperature and representative of a capacity charged in the battery corresponding to a charging efficiency equal to or higher than 90% of the maximum charging efficiency.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/04 - Regulation of the charging current or voltage
• H02J 7/16 - Regulation of the charging current or voltage by variation of field
• H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging
• H01M 10/30 - Nickel accumulators
• H01M 10/34 - Gastight accumulators

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for controlling, on the basis of the sunlight, a dynamic system (2) that comprises a dynamic apparatus (1) comprising at least one photovoltaic generator (3), at least one battery (4), and at least one device (5) for controlling said dynamic apparatus (1). Said method involves: - electrically insulating the photovoltaic generator (3) in relation to the battery (4); - detecting the no-load voltage (V0) of the photovoltaic generator (3); - determining, on the basis of the detected no-load voltage (V0), a numerical value (Vpv) corresponding to said detected no-load voltage (V0) and comparing said predetermined numerical value (Vpv) to at least one reference threshold value (Vseuil1, Vseuil2); and - when said predetermined numerical value (Vpv) corresponds to a value range limited by at least one such reference threshold value (Vseuil1, Vseuil2), controlling the dynamic system (2) so as to thereon confer a configuration corresponding to said value range. The invention also relates to a dynamic apparatus (1) for implementing said method.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/35 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering with light sensitive cells
• E06B 9/68 - Operating devices or mechanisms, e.g. with electric drive

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for controlling, on the basis of the sunlight, a dynamic system (2) that comprises a dynamic facility (1) comprising at least one photovoltaic generator (3), at least one battery (4), and at least one device (5) for controlling said dynamic facility (1). Said method involves: - electrically insulating the photovoltaic generator (3) in relation to the battery (4); - detecting the short circuit current (Icc) of the insulated photovoltaic generator (3); - determining, on the basis of at least one detection of short circuit current (Icc), a numerical value (Vpv) corresponding to said detection or detections of short circuit current (Icc) and comparing said predetermined numerical value (Vpv) with at least one reference threshold value (Vseuil1, Vseuil2); and - when said predetermined numerical value (Vpv) corresponds to a value range limited by at least one such reference threshold value (Vseuil1, Vseuil2), controlling the dynamic system (2) so as to thereon confer a configuration corresponding to said value range. The invention also relates to a dynamic facility (1) for implementing said method.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/35 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering with light sensitive cells
• E06B 9/68 - Operating devices or mechanisms, e.g. with electric drive

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for controlling the supply of electrical energy of a battery (5) that comprises a motorized occlusion device (1) by a photovoltaic panel (10) with which such an occlusion device (1) is equipped. This method is characterized in that; a test of the appropriate supply of electrical energy of the battery (5) by the photovoltaic panel (10) is carried out periodically; when, over a determined duration, the electrical energy supply tests are negative, then the occlusion device (1) is made to operate in a different manner from its normal operation. The invention also relates to a motorized occlusion device (1) comprising a system for controlling the supply of electrical energy of the battery (5) by the photovoltaic panel (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• E06B 9/68 - Operating devices or mechanisms, e.g. with electric drive
• H02J 7/35 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering with light sensitive cells

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for charging an electrochemical nickel battery (1) having a predetermined nominal capacity, comprising at least one measurement of the voltage of the battery (1) and one measurement of the representative temperature of the battery (1). The battery (1) is connected to an intermittent power source (2) an to a variable current. The charging of the battery (1) is cut off when the voltage measured in the terminals of the battery (1) reaches a predetermined voltage threshold on the basis of the measured temperature and represents a capacitance that is charged in the battery (1) and corresponds to a charging efficiency greater than or equal to 90% of the maximum charging efficiency.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/30 - Nickel accumulators
• H01M 10/34 - Gastight accumulators
• H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for using a stand-alone system provided with an actuator (2) connected to a battery (1), consisting in, during a phase in which the battery (1) is discharged at a pre-determined current, measuring a temperature (Tb) representative of the temperature of the battery and determining a first voltage threshold (V1) that is a function of the measured temperature (Tb). Subsequently, a voltage (Vb) at the battery terminals is measured. An operating mode, selected at least from a normal mode and a degraded mode, is determined. According to the invention, the stand-alone system is in normal operating mode (Mn) when the measured voltage (Vb) is above the first voltage threshold (V1) and in degraded operating mode (Md) when the measured voltage (Vb) is below the first voltage threshold (V1), the current supplied by the battery (1) during actuation being reduced during the passage from normal mode (Mn) to degraded mode (Md).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging
• H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for detecting the presence of an object or of a living being between two end points. This device (1) comprises, on the one hand, a means (2) for emitting an electromagnetic signal comprising an emit antenna (20) associated with a first end point, and a means (21) for exciting this antenna (20) so as to make this antenna (20) emit such a signal and, on the other hand, a means (4) for receiving this electromagnetic signal comprising a receive antenna (40) associated with a second end point, together with means (41) for detecting such a signal. This detection device (1) is characterized in that the emit (20) and receive (40) antennas each adopt the form of a tubular waveguide (200; 400) having at least one wall provided with at least one opening. The invention further relates to an installation for protecting, for counting or for closing an opening equipped with such a detection device (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 13/24 - Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution