Methods, systems, and devices for transferring energy and communications signals via inductive coupling to an on-board coil of an electric vehicle. As an example, a charging apparatus may include a plurality of power transfer coils; and a controller, configured to: detect a presence of the vehicle in a proximity of the charging apparatus; identify a power transfer coil from the plurality of power transfer coils to activate based on a position of the vehicle relative to the charging apparatus: and activate the identified power transfer coil.
B60L 53/39 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles specially adapted for charging by inductive energy transfer with position-responsive activation of primary coils
B60L 53/122 - Circuits or methods for driving the primary coil, i.e. supplying electric power to the coil
B60L 53/65 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations involving identification of vehicles or their battery types
B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
H02J 50/40 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using two or more transmitting or receiving devices
H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment
A charging station for charging electric vehicles. The charging station comprises a direct current, DC, bus arranged to receive power from one or more external energy sources. The charging station also comprises a battery coupled to the DC bus, the battery being arranged to charge via power received from the one or more external energy sources via the DC bus. The charging station also comprises one or more DC/DC converters coupled to the DC bus. The one or more DC/DC converters are arranged to draw DC power from the battery, via the DC bus, and output DC power to one or more electric vehicles via one or more charging connections, to charge the one or more electric vehicles.
B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
B60L 53/63 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to network capacity
B60L 53/65 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations involving identification of vehicles or their battery types
B60L 55/00 - Arrangements for supplying energy stored within a vehicle to a power network, i.e. vehicle-to-grid [V2G] arrangements
H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
A battery cell assembly (1) is disclosed. A first battery cell (10-13) and a second battery cell (10-13) are received in a cell housing (40) of the assembly (1) and a terminal extending from the top of the first battery cell is received in a first opening (202, 203) formed in a cell mounting frame (20, 30) and a terminal extending from the top of the second battery cell is received in a second, separate opening formed in the cell mounting frame (20, 30). The cell mounting frame (20, 30) is fastened to the cell housing (40) such that the first battery cell and second battery cell are each clamped between the floor (42) of cell housing and a shoulder (210) of the cell mounting frame. A method of assembling a battery cell assembly is also disclosed.
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/244 - Secondary casingsRacksSuspension devicesCarrying devicesHolders characterised by their mounting method
H01M 50/264 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames
H01M 50/291 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by their shape
H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
H01M 50/507 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising an arrangement of two or more busbars within a container structure, e.g. busbar modules
H01M 50/516 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells by welding, soldering or brazing
H01M 50/528 - Fixed electrical connections, i.e. not intended for disconnection
H01M 50/55 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells on the same side of the cell
A method of assembling a bipole frame assembly for a bipolar battery, includes: providing a bipole frame including first and second opposite surfaces and a plurality of through holes; receiving a shaft of an electrical joint in each through hole such that a first head of the electrical joint is on the first surface of the bipole frame; and compressing a distal end of the shaft to form a second head of the electrical joint that is on the second surface of the bipole frame, the second head having a diameter greater than that of the shaft and the shaft completely filling the through hole.
The invention relates to a battery and battery busbar. The battery busbar comprises a conducting contact plate configured to contact a terminal of a first battery cell and a terminal of a second battery cell. A lip or lips extend perpendicular to the contact plate, such that the lip or lips engage with an external perimeter of one or both of the terminal of the first battery cell and terminal of the second battery cell. This secures the busbar in position with respect to the terminals of the first battery cell and second battery cell in at least two directions. The busbar may then be secured in position relative to the terminals in a third direction, for example by welding or mechanical fasteners.
H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
H01M 50/505 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising a single busbar
H01M 50/516 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells by welding, soldering or brazing
H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
The present invention concerns a battery. More particularly, but not exclusively, this invention concerns a battery module comprising a battery module housing. A plurality of battery cells within the battery module housing comprise a cell vent configured to expel excess gas emitted from the battery cell. A venting channel comprises a plurality of venting apertures located aligned with the cell vents, and is arranged to direct gas emitted from the cell vents towards a vent in the battery module housing. The venting channel also secures the cell stack in position within the battery housing and comprises a plurality of wiring apertures. Battery module wiring passes through the wiring apertures and runs along the venting channel.
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/298 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the wiring of battery packs
H01M 50/308 - Detachable arrangements, e.g. detachable vent plugs or plug systems
H01M 50/358 - External gas exhaust passages located on the battery cover or case
H01M 50/367 - Internal gas exhaust passages forming part of the battery cover or caseDouble cover vent systems
The present invention concerns a fire safety arrangement for a battery. More particularly, but not exclusively, this invention concerns a fire safety arrangement for a metal ion battery, for example a lithium ion battery. A metal ion battery cell comprises a plurality of electrodes and an electrolyte encased within a housing. The housing comprises a safety valve or vent configured to allow gas build up within the housing to vent outside the housing. A fabric band surrounds the housing, such that the fabric band covers the safety valve or vent. This may allow gas to pass through the fabric band, but contain sparks generated by the battery cell within the fabric band.
H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
H01M 50/107 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
H01M 50/211 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for pouch cells
The present invention concerns a fire safety arrangement for a battery. More particularly, but not exclusively, this invention concerns a fire safety arrangement for a metal ion battery, for example a lithium ion battery cell.
The present invention concerns a fire safety arrangement for a battery. More particularly, but not exclusively, this invention concerns a fire safety arrangement for a metal ion battery, for example a lithium ion battery cell.
A metal ion battery cell comprises a plurality of electrodes and an electrolyte encased within a housing. The housing comprises a safety valve or vent configured to allow gas build up within the housing to vent outside the housing, and a felt filter covering the safety valve or vent, such that gas may pass through the felt filter, but sparks are contained within the felt filter.
The present invention concerns a fire safety arrangement for a battery. More particularly, but not exclusively, this invention concerns a fire safety arrangement for a metal ion battery, for example a lithium ion battery cell. The metal ion battery cell comprises a plurality of electrodes and an electrolyte encased within a housing. The housing comprises a safety valve or vent to allow gas build up within the housing to vent outside the housing, and a fabric envelope surrounding the housing. Any sparks generated by the battery are contained within the fabric envelope, thereby reducing or eliminating the chances of fire or explosion.
H01M 50/383 - Flame arresting or ignition-preventing means
H01M 50/103 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure prismatic or rectangular
H01M 50/107 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
H01M 50/116 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by the material
H01M 50/172 - Arrangements of electric connectors penetrating the casing
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BATTERY MODULES WITH ANTI-ARCING, HOT SWAPPING, AND/OR SELF-DISABLING FEATURES
Battery modules with anti-arcing, hot swapping, and/or self-disabling features are provided, as are systems and methods related thereto. For example, an electrical power system configured to provide backup electrical power to a load may include a battery rack having a bus configured to provide power. The system may include a battery module configured to couple with the bus and receive power therefrom, the battery module may include battery cells coupled to a pre-charge electrical path and a main electrical path, and a module controller configured to: detect that the battery module has been inserted into the battery rack, and pre-charge the battery cells of the battery module via the pre-charge electrical path until a voltage level of the battery cells may be synchronized with a voltage level of the bus.
H02J 1/00 - Circuit arrangements for dc mains or dc distribution networks
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
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BATTERY MODULES WITH ANTI-ARCING, HOT SWAPPING, AND/OR SELF-DISABLING FEATURES
Battery modules with anti-arcing, hot swapping, and/or self-disabling features are provided, as are systems and methods related thereto. For example, an electrical power system configured to provide backup electrical power to a load may include a battery rack having a bus configured to provide power. The system may include a battery module configured to couple with the bus and receive power therefrom, the battery module may include battery cells coupled to a pre-charge electrical path and a main electrical path, and a module controller configured to: detect that the battery module has been inserted into the battery rack, and pre-charge the battery cells of the battery module via the pre-charge electrical path until a voltage level of the battery cells may be synchronized with a voltage level of the bus.
Methods, systems, and devices for transferring energy and communications signals via inductive coupling to an on-board coil of an electric vehicle. As an example, a charging apparatus may include a plurality of power transfer coils; and a controller, configured to: detect a presence of the vehicle in a proximity of the charging apparatus; identify a power transfer coil from the plurality of power transfer coils to activate based on a position of the vehicle relative to the charging apparatus; and activate the identified power transfer coil.
B60L 53/126 - Methods for pairing a vehicle and a charging station, e.g. establishing a one-to-one relation between a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver
B60L 53/38 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles specially adapted for charging by inductive energy transfer
H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
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METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR INDUCTIVE CHARGING OF VEHICLE BATTERIES
Methods, systems, and devices for transferring energy and communications signals via inductive coupling to an on-board coil of an electric vehicle. As an example, a charging apparatus may include a plurality of power transfer coils; and a controller, configured to: detect a presence of the vehicle in a proximity of the charging apparatus; identify a power transfer coil from the plurality of power transfer coils to activate based on a position of the vehicle relative to the charging apparatus; and activate the identified power transfer coil.
B60L 53/39 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles specially adapted for charging by inductive energy transfer with position-responsive activation of primary coils
B60L 53/126 - Methods for pairing a vehicle and a charging station, e.g. establishing a one-to-one relation between a wireless power transmitter and a wireless power receiver
H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
H02J 50/12 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling of the resonant type
B60L 53/38 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles specially adapted for charging by inductive energy transfer
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BIDIRECTIONAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WITH HIGH-VOLTAGE VERSATILE BATTERY PACKS
Bidirectional electrical power systems are provided that include versatile battery packs. For example, a battery pack is introduced which may have both a first interface or port for high voltage fast charging and discharging, and a second interface or port for low voltage supply of power to present equipment without requiring modification or retrofitting. The battery pack may include, for example, a first battery module within the battery pack; a second battery module within the battery pack; and a switching matrix within the battery pack and configured to connect the first and second battery modules in series or in parallel.
Bidirectional electrical power systems are provided that include versatile battery packs (110). For example, a battery pack is introduced which may have both a first interface or port (140) for high voltage fast charging and discharging, and a second interface or port (150) for low voltage supply of power to present equipment without requiring modification or retrofitting. The battery pack may include, for example, a first battery module (120-1) within the battery pack; a second battery module (120-2) within the battery pack; and a switching matrix (130) within the battery pack and configured to connect the first and second battery modules in series or in parallel.
Direct current fast charging systems and devices with grid tied energy storage systems. As an example, a multi-unit charging system may include first and second charging stations, each of the first and second charging stations comprising a respective charger configured to transfer energy to an electric vehicle and a respective energy storage system configured to store energy, and a distribution network configured to connect each of the first and second charging stations to an electrical grid.
Direct current fast charging systems and devices with grid tied energy storage systems. As an example, a multi-unit charging system may include first and second charging stations, each of the first and second charging stations comprising a respective charger configured to transfer energy to an electric vehicle and a respective energy storage system configured to store energy, and a distribution network configured to connect each of the first and second charging stations to an electrical grid.
B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
B60L 53/67 - Controlling two or more charging stations
B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
Bidirectional electrical power systems are provided that include versatile battery packs (110). For example, a battery pack is introduced which may have both a first interface or port (140) for high voltage fast charging and discharging, and a second interface or port (150) for low voltage supply of power to present equipment without requiring modification or retrofitting. The battery pack may include, for example, a first battery module (120-1) within the battery pack; a second battery module (120-2) within the battery pack; and a switching matrix (130) within the battery pack and configured to connect the first and second battery modules in series or in parallel.
Direct current fast charging systems and devices with grid tied energy storage systems. As an example, a multi-unit charging system may include first and second charging stations, each of the first and second charging stations comprising a respective charger configured to transfer energy to an electric vehicle and a respective energy storage system configured to store energy, and a distribution network configured to connect each of the first and second charging stations to an electrical grid.
A battery includes: a case including a bottom wall, a front wall, aback wall, a left side wall, and a right side wall opposite the left side wall; a lid on the case opposite the bottom wall; at least one first elongated rib on the left side wall and extending outwardly away from the left side wall a first distance; and at least one second elongated rib on the right side wall and extending outwardly away from the right side wall a second distance that is the same as the first distance.
Measures, including methods and apparatuses, for use in operating a wireless electromagnetic induction charger. Excitation of a primary charging coil of the wireless charger is caused to generate an electromagnetic field for wireless charging. The generated electromagnetic field induces a first voltage across a first detection coil and a second voltage across a second detection coil. A disparity between the first and second voltages is monitored. The disparity is caused by the presence of an object in the vicinity of the first or second detection coils. In response to the monitoring indicating a disparity, the excitation is caused to cease.
H02J 50/60 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power responsive to the presence of foreign objects, e.g. detection of living beings
H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
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Wireless power transfer system and method of controlling a wireless power transfer system
A method of controlling a wireless power transfer system. The wireless power transfer system comprises an electromagnetic induction charger operable to emit electromagnetic radiation into an environment of the charger, motion sensor equipment operable to generate an output indicating whether or not a moving object is present in the environment, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive the output from the motion sensor equipment, determine whether the received output indicates that a moving object is present in a predefined region of the environment, and in response to a positive determination, prevent the charger from emitting electromagnetic radiation.
H02J 50/60 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power responsive to the presence of foreign objects, e.g. detection of living beings
B60L 53/124 - Detection or removal of foreign bodies
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
B60L 53/36 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles by positioning the vehicle
B60L 53/38 - Means for automatic or assisted adjustment of the relative position of charging devices and vehicles specially adapted for charging by inductive energy transfer
G01S 13/56 - Discriminating between fixed and moving objects or between objects moving at different speeds for presence detection
H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment
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BIPOLE FRAME WITH IMPROVED ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AND BIPOLAR BATTERIES INCLUDING THE SAME
A bipole frame assembly for a bipolar battery includes: a bipole frame including first and second opposite surfaces and a plurality of solder through holes; a negative bipole lead sheet on the first surface of the bipole frame; a positive bipole lead sheet on the second surface of the bipole frame; and a plurality of solder joints with one at each of the plurality of solder through holes. Each solder joint may include a central portion that fills the solder through hole, a first outer portion on the first surface of the bipole frame and between the bipole frame and the negative bipole lead sheet, and a second outer portion on the second surface of the bipole frame and between the bipole frame and the positive bipole lead sheet.
A bipole frame assembly for a bipolar battery includes: a bipole frame including first and second opposite surfaces; a negative bipole lead sheet on the first surface of the bipole frame; a positive bipole lead sheet on the second surface of the bipole frame; a continuous first track of sealant on each of the first and second surfaces; and a plurality of continuous second tracks of sealant on each of the first and second surfaces. The first track of sealant and the plurality of second tracks of sealant on the first surface are between the bipole frame and the negative bipole lead sheet, and the first track of sealant and the plurality of second tracks of sealant on the second surface are between the bipole frame and the positive bipole lead sheet.
H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
H01M 10/0585 - Construction or manufacture of accumulators having only flat construction elements, i.e. flat positive electrodes, flat negative electrodes and flat separators
H01M 10/18 - Lead-acid accumulators with bipolar electrodes
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IMPROVED BIPOLAR BATTERY TERMINAL SEAL AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS
An end frame assembly for a bipolar battery includes: an end frame including first and second opposite surfaces; a terminal including a terminal pad on the first surface of the end frame; a lead sheet on the first surface of the end frame; and at least one track of sealant between the first surface of the end frame and the lead sheet and surrounding the terminal pad.
H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
H01M 10/0585 - Construction or manufacture of accumulators having only flat construction elements, i.e. flat positive electrodes, flat negative electrodes and flat separators
H01M 10/18 - Lead-acid accumulators with bipolar electrodes
H01M 50/547 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells
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METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR CHARGING ADVANCED SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERIES
Some battery chemistries, such as "advanced carbon" battery chemistries may have improved battery health if maintained with longer intervals between "full" recharge. Accordingly, methods, systems, and devices are provided in which a state of charge of a battery is determined; the state of charge of the battery is compared to at least one threshold; a charge profile is selected from a plurality of charge profiles based on a result of the comparison of the state of charge of the battery to the at least one threshold; and a charger configured to charge the battery is modified based on the selected charge profile.
An electrical transformer and method of manufacturing an electrical transformer. The electrical transformer comprises a set of primary windings comprising first and second primary windings connected in parallel and first and second sets of secondary windings. Each of the first and second sets comprises a plurality of secondary windings that are connected in parallel. The secondary windings of the first set are electrically isolated from the secondary windings of the second set. The set of primary windings and the first and second sets of secondary windings are arranged in a stacked structure in which the secondary windings of the first set are interleaved with the secondary windings of the second set, and at least one secondary winding of the first set and/or at least one secondary winding of the second set is arranged between the first and second primary windings.
A method of controlling a wireless power transfer system comprising a primary stage and a secondary stage is provided. The primary stage comprises a DC/DC converter configured to generate a DC output, a DC/AC inverter configured to receive the DC output and to generate an AC output according to a variable switching frequency, and a primary coil configured to transfer power to the secondary stage in response to the DC/AC inverter generating the AC output. The switching frequency of the DC/AC inverter is adjusted to cause a phase angle between an input current and an input voltage of the primary coil to be less than or equal to a predetermined threshold. The DC output of the DC/DC converter is controlled to cause a desired amount of power to be transferred from the primary coil at the adjusted switching frequency.
An AC/DC power converter includes an input port configured to receive an AC power signal, a first transformer coupled to the input port, the first transformer comprising first and second primary windings and at least a first secondary winding, and a second transformer coupled to the input port, the second transformer comprising third and fourth primary windings and at least a second secondary winding. The first primary winding of the first transformer is coupled in series with the third primary winding of the second transformer, the second primary winding of the first transformer is coupled in series with the fourth primary winding of the second transformer, and the first secondary winding and the second secondary winding are coupled in parallel.
H02M 3/158 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
An AC/DC power converter includes an input port configured to receive an AC power signal, a first transformer coupled to the input port, the first transformer comprising first and second primary windings and at least a first secondary winding, and a second transformer coupled to the input port, the second transformer comprising third and fourth primary windings and at least a second secondary winding. The first primary winding of the first transformer is coupled in series with the third primary winding of the second transformer, the second primary winding of the first transformer is coupled in series with the fourth primary winding of the second transformer, and the first secondary winding and the second secondary winding are coupled in parallel.
H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
H02M 7/25 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only arranged for operation in series, e.g. for multiplication of voltage
H02M 1/42 - Circuits or arrangements for compensating for or adjusting power factor in converters or inverters
A battery includes: a case including a bottom wall, a front wall, a back wall, a left side wall, and a right side wall opposite the left side wall; a lid on the case opposite the bottom wall; at least one first elongated rib on the left side wall and extending outwardly away from the left side wall a first distance; and at least one second elongated rib on the right side wall and extending outwardly away from the right side wall a second distance that is the same as the first distance.
Methods, systems, and devices that include improvements to determining properties of a battery are described. For example, a method may include measuring one or more properties of a battery; determining a charging status of the battery based on the measured one or more properties; and updating one or more predictions of properties of the battery based on the determined charging status of the battery, wherein the one or more predictions comprises a prediction of a remaining time to charge the battery and/or a prediction of a remaining time to discharge the battery, resulting in updated one or more predictions of the properties of the battery.
Methods, systems, and devices that include improvements to determining properties of a battery are described. For example, a method may include measuring one or more properties of a battery by a device communicatively coupled to the battery; transmitting the measured one or more properties to a computing device located remotely from the battery; detecting, by the computing device and based on the measured one or more properties, one or more anomalous conditions within the battery; and transmitting, by the computing device, an indication of the one or more anomalous conditions.
The invention includes a storage rack for storing an array of battery cells in an uninterrupted power source (UPS). The rack at least meets the seismic testing requirements of NEBS GR-63-CORE (Issue 2 Apr. 2002). The rack includes a base module having pair of spaced end supports. Each end support includes opposed vertical frame members, opposed horizontal frame members, and a plate extending substantially continuously therebetween. At least one rail and a plurality of shelves extend between the end supports. The rail and shelves are welded to the end supports. The rack further includes at least one stack module configured to be stacked atop the base module and removably connected to the base module.
