865 results about "Rechargeable battery pack" patented technology

In a method of charging a battery pack, the pack is inserted in a charger and an initial set of checks of cell voltage and pack temperature is performed. Once the initial set of checks is satisfied, the cells may be charged at a first constant current level. The first constant current level is adjusted to one or more lower levels of constant current until cell voltages of all the cells are within a full charge voltage window. The voltage window is defined between a minimum full charge cell voltage level and a maximum full charge cell voltage level. The charge may be terminated once all of the cells are within the full charge voltage window.

A method and system for authenticating a smart battery having a smart battery and an electronic device. Both the device and the smart battery generate encrypted random strings using key material based by A / D noise bits as a seed value. A pseudo random number is generated from the A / D noise that is transmitted to both the electronic device and the smart battery. The pseudo random number is used by both devices as a key index to select one of a plurality of keys stored in separate key libraries. The keys, or key material, is used to execute an encryption algorithm. The two encryption data streams are then compared to authenticate the smart battery.

An intelligent rechargeable battery pack having a battery management system for monitoring and controlling the charging and discharging of the battery pack is described. The battery management system includes a memory for storing data related to the operation of the battery, and the battery management system is also configured to communicate the data related to the operation of the battery to other processors for analysis.

An intelligent rechargeable battery pack having a battery management system for monitoring and controlling the charging and discharging of the battery pack is described. The battery management system includes primary and secondary protection circuits for monitoring the charging and discharging of the battery. Individual battery cells forming the battery pack are connected by a main bus to a connector for connection to a battery charger or a device to be powered, and the main bus may be interrupted by a switch controlled by the battery management system to prevent damage to the battery during charging or discharging of the battery.

An inductive charging systems transfers energy by inductively coupling a source coil on a charging source to a receiver coil on a charging portion of a battery pack. The source current is received in the battery pack and converted to direct current for storage in the battery pack cells. Communication between a charging source and the charging portion is provided. A wireless communication arrangement provides for authentication of devices that are allowed by a source to be charged.

A portable wound treatment apparatus, for stimulating the healing of superficial wounds, comprises a housing containing a suction pump and a canister for containing fluids drawn from the wound. The housing is supported on a harness or belt worn by the patient. The canister is connected to a porous wound dressing at the wound site via a plurality of tubes, a multi-lumen tube or a combination thereof. A rechargeable battery pack may be incorporated within the housing or externally thereto. The external battery pack may be shaped to balance the housing on the harness or belt. Pressure transducers are provided to monitor and report pressures at the wound site or internal to the canister. Monitored pressures may also be utilized to determine the filled state of the canister and, thereafter, either report this state to the operator or automatically discontinue suction from the wound, or both.

An inductive charging systems transfers energy by inductively coupling a source coil on a charging source to a receiver coil on a charging portion of a battery pack. The source current is received in the battery pack and converted to direct current for storage in the battery pack cells. Communication between a charging source and the charging portion is provided. A wireless communication arrangement provides for authentication of devices that are allowed by a source to be charged.

Control portion (26) of battery charger (10), for example, may control power source circuit (24) upon receipt of instructions from control portion (41) of adapter (30). Based upon these instructions, adapter (30) can enable charging operations for battery pack (50B) that does not have a memory storing charging parameters and / or information. Moreover, battery charger (10) also may be designed to charge a battery pack (50B) even though battery charger (10) was not originally designed to charge battery pack (50B). Adapter (30) also may enable charging operations for battery pack (50) that contains memory (61) storing charging parameters and / or battery identification information. In this case, adapter (30) can read information stored in memory (61) and generate optimal charging instructions based upon a charging program stored in control portion (41).

A lithium rechargeable battery includes a positive electrode that intercalates and deintercalates lithium and a negative electrode that intercalates and deintercalates lithium and has a current collector including Cu or a Cu alloy. In addition, the battery includes a separator interposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and an electrolyte that transfers lithium ions.

The present invention relates to a garment assembly including an outer layer selected from any separately manufactured outer layer and a liner covering an inner surface of the outer layer. The inner layer includes a fabric layer, at least one flexible heating element affixed to the fabric layer, a controller electrically connected to the heating element, a portable power supply electrically connected to the controller and the heating elements; electrical leads affixed to the fabric layer to provide an electrical connection between the portable power supply, the controller and the at least one heating element, and at least one closeable pocket for housing the controller and the portable power supply. The present invention further relates to a rechargeable battery pack for seasonal use in a heated garment having at least one battery and battery control circuit having a current drain on said at least one battery maintained within a self-contained housing. The battery further includes a switch located between the battery and battery control circuit operative to, during long periods of non-use, create an open circuit between the battery and the battery control circuit.

Rechargeable battery assemblies and methods of constructing rechargeable battery assemblies are provided. Rechargeable battery assemblies can include a storage cell and receive circuitry comprising a receive coil operatively connected to receive control circuitry, the receive coil configured to receive inductively coupled current, the receive control circuitry configured to rectify the current and communicate charging power to the storage cell, the coil wound around a shield / core comprising magnetically permeable material, and the shield / core disposed around the storage cell. Methods of constructing rechargeable battery assemblies can include disposing a shield / core comprising magnetically permeable material around a storage cell; winding a receive coil around the shield / core; and providing the receive coil in operative connection with receive control circuitry and the storage cell, the receive coil configured to receive inductively coupled current, and the receive control circuitry configured to rectify the current and communicate charging power to the storage cell.

A wearable device has an internal rechargeable power source for supplying power to internal circuitry of the device. An external rechargeable battery pack is physically and electrically interfaced to the wearable device and provides power to recharge the internal rechargeable power source while the device is being worn, thereby eliminating the need to connect the wearable device directly to a source of electricity using wires. The rechargeable battery pack is recharged in a charging station connected to a source of electricity.

In one embodiment, a rechargeable battery pack can be configured to power an electronic device having a first battery. The rechargeable battery pack can comprise a second battery supplemental to the first battery, an external power input configured to couple to an external power source, a power output for powering the electronic device. The rechargeable battery pack can also comprise a first circuit comprising a first power path between the external power input and the power output, a second power path between the second battery and the power output, and a power switch set. When the external power source is decoupled from the external power input, the first power path is disabled by the power switch set, and the second power path is enabled by the power switch set. When the external power source is coupled to the external power input, the first power path is enabled by the power switch set, and the second power path is disabled by the power switch set. Other examples and embodiments are described herein.

A system for loading data into a module to be used with a portable computer device and the data in the module activated by a wireless connection or from instructions from the teacher. The module may be part of a rechargeable battery pack that includes data storage, or a wireless communications module that is connected to the portable computer device. In an embodiment, the data module is incorporated into a rechargeable battery pack. Data to be sent to the wireless device is transferred via a wired connection first from the charging bay to the battery pack and then from the battery pack to the wireless device when the battery pack is attached.

A rechargeable battery, battery set or battery pack having a circuit or a plurality of circuits for providing self-discharging thereof electrically connected in parallel are used to form rechargeable battery assemblies and electric power supply systems for use in electric and hybrid vehicles and the like.

A mobile terminal power receiving module 1 which is housed together with a rechargeable battery 3 in a rechargeable battery pack 2 in a mobile terminal such as a smart phone 5, includes a sheet coil 13 in which a coil 12 constituted by conductors is formed on a flexible circuit board 11 as a circuit pattern and a magnetic sheet 14 made of resin in which magnetic powder is dispersed.

A self-propelled, dust-collecting robot includes a chassis, an electric motor supported by the chassis, and first and second rechargeable battery packs disposed inside the chassis for supplying current to the electric motor. First and second castors are respectively disposed immediately underneath the first and second battery packs. Each of the battery packs has a pair of rails that respectively slide into and engage with complementary guide rails coupled to the chassis. A dust-collection box is removably disposed within the chassis. A dust-collection motor rotates a suction fan that is in fluid communication with the dust-collection box. At least one rotatable brush sweeps dust towards a suction port in fluid communication with the dust-collection box.

Disclosed is a non-contact charger. The present invention provides a non-contact charger capable of wireless data communication and power supply between a non-contact charger capable of computer UBS communication and a charging battery-pack of a mobile device, using an induced electromotive force, thereby to enable data communication and power supply at the same time and to make good signal transmission without other poor contacts in the contact transmission.

An integrated, hand-held device combining optical bar-code reading means with RFID-transponder commissioning means includes an on-board processing means, such as a portable-data-terminal that releasably couples to the device and wireless communicates with a host or network computer and seamlessly integrates data communication to and from the optical reader means and the commissioning means. A rechargeable battery pack provides power to each component and a single trigger mechanism enables multi-modal operation based on sensed conditions. Blank or pre-encoded RFID-transponders are supplied by a replaceable cartridge.

The present invention is a hand-held device that integrates and enables one or more or a combination of functions of spraying, cleaning, drying, waxing, polishing and shining of a floor or a surface including that of a vehicle. The present invention has one or more brushes rotated by one or more electric motors powered by a power source or a built-in and / or removable and / or rechargeable battery pack or by water pressure and is capable of discharging, dispersing or spraying one or more or a combination of air, water, steam, compressed air, pressurized water, pressurized steam, hot air, detergent, waxing agent and polishing agent. The discharging, dispersing or spraying of one or more or a combination of these materials through select nozzles along with the rotation of the brush or brushes enables multiple functions to be accomplished in a single pass of the device over the surface.

A battery pack for a power tool of self-contained over-charge protection is proposed. The battery pack includes a battery stack composed of a plurality of series connected secondary cells, and a charge terminal connected through a charge current path to the battery stack for flowing a charge current from a charger. The battery pack includes an interrupter inserted in the charge current path, and an over-charge detector which detects a cell voltage across each of the secondary cells and actuates the interrupter to open the charge current path when any one of the cell voltages becomes higher than a predetermined threshold (VTH3). Thus, even if the charger fails to limit the charge current, the battery pack can itself protect the secondary cells from being over-charged.

The present invention is a multi-source powered audio playback system which integrates multiple energy charging sources that charge an internal battery, with a digital audio player and an analog audio amplifier and multiple audio outputs. In one embodiment, the present invention includes a mechanical power generating means, rectifier, solar power cell, blocking circuit, external AC / DC charger, blocking circuit, charge control circuit, at least one rechargeable battery pack, a power control circuit, a digital audio player, at least one mass memory device with secure content, voltage regulator circuit, power supply de-coupling circuit, analog audio amplifier, output circuit and a waterproof speaker. The audio content is secured by the elimination of a consumer usable data port and / or password protection. The invention optimally provides an audio output signal that is sufficient for private, room or group use.

A detecting method for detecting internal resistance of an inspective rechargeable battery when said inspective rechargeable battery is charged by the constant current-constant voltage charging regime, said detecting method comprising at least a step (a) wherein an accumulated, charged electricity quantity of said inspective rechargeable battery in the constant voltage charging mode is obtained and a step (b) wherein said charged electricity quantity of said inspective rechargeable battery obtained in the constant voltage charging mode in said step (a) is referred to previously acquired data of a normal rechargeable battery, which corresponds to said inspective rechargeable battery, with respect to relationships of charged electricity quantities Qcv thereof versus internal resistances thereof when increased or decreased or their increased or decreased magnitudes in the constant voltage charging mode.

A battery pack for a power tool has a less-current consuming over-discharge protection. The battery pack includes a battery stack composed of a plurality of series connected secondary cells, and a discharge detector configured to monitor a cell voltage across each of the secondary cells and to provide a discharge stop signal when any one of the cell voltages becomes lower than a predetermined threshold. The discharge stop signal is fed to deenergize the power tool. The discharge detector is composed of a voltage monitor and a power controller. The voltage monitor includes a plurality of comparators and a plurality of constant voltage elements each providing a constant voltage determining the threshold. Each comparator is configured to compare each cell voltage with the threshold to give a comparison result. The voltage monitor is energized by the battery stack to provide the discharge stop signal based upon the comparison results. The power controller is configured to energize the voltage monitor when the battery pack is connected to the power tool. Thus, the discharge detector is protected from consuming the energy of the battery pack while being disconnected from the power tool.

An intelligent rechargeable battery pack having a battery management system for monitoring and controlling the charging and discharging of the battery pack is described. The battery management system includes a memory for storing data related to the operation of the battery, and the battery management system is also configured to communicate the data related to the operation of the battery to other processors for analysis.

The invention relates to logistics storage equipment, in particular to a shuttling car walking along a crossed track. The shuttling car comprises a car body, a longitudinal walking mechanism, lifting mechanisms, horizontal walking mechanisms, a carrier device and an electric system. The car body is a fundamental component which installs and fixes all components, and the longitudinal walking mechanism is arranged on the car body. The lifting mechanisms are respectively arranged on the car body and a longitudinal wheel axle of the longitudinal walking mechanism, the horizontal walking mechanisms are arranged on lifting supports of the lifting mechanisms, the carrier device is arranged on the car body, and the electric system is connected with servo motors of all mechanisms and arranged in spaces of interiors of the lifting supports. The shuttling car has the function of walking along the crossed track, simplifies a system structure applied in a storage logistics system, can save occupied area, and improves operation efficiency. Servo driving technology and digital control are adopted, and positioning is accurate. A charging battery is adopted as a power source to achieve wireless traveling, conveniently and flexibly move, and have wide application prospect.

A machine for detecting sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) leaks using the mid-infrared differential absorption lidar (DIAL) technique with a commercically available, air-cooled, compact, pulsed transversely-excited-atmospheric (TEA) carbon dioxide (CO.sub.2) laser, a Cassegranian optical telescope for focusing both the laser emission and returning reflected signal, a user-operated focusing mechanism, a two-dimensional, thermoelectrically-cooled focal plane array (FPA) sensitive in the mid-infrared wavelength range (10.2-10.6 micrometers), a charge-coupled device (CCD) for 2-D imaging, a computer-based control system to rapidly switch the laser wavelength between 10.2470 micrometers, 10.7415 micrometers, and 10.5518 micrometers to utilize the Differential Absorption Lidar (DIAL) chemical detection technique, a rechargeable battery pack and power supply, and an image and data storage device using a solid-state memory stick.

The invention relates to a method for quickly supplementing electric energy of an electric vehicle and a power supply unit thereof. The method is characterized in that a rechargeable battery pack is arranged on the electric vehicle, and a battery replacement unit, a charging library and a battery library are arranged in a power plant, wherein the rechargeable battery pack comprises a battery box and standardized standard battery units; a battery chamber is internally provided with a plurality of standard battery unit stations; guide rails are installed along with the load direction of the standard battery units; when the standard battery units operate, the standard battery units are arranged in the battery box and can smoothly load and unload in the battery box along the guide rails; after the standard battery units are in place, battery electrodes contact with electrode touching rails which are connected mutually by fixed series-parallel circuits; and the rechargeable battery pack is assembled on the electric vehicle. When it is required to supplement the electric energy, the electric vehicle enters the power plant, so that the standard battery units which are lack of electric energy are replaced by the standard battery units which are charged in the battery box. The power supply unit provided by the invention is convenient to use and reliable in performance, especially applied to quickly supplementing the electric energy for the electric vehicle, and having broad application prospects.

A protection circuit module and a rechargeable battery pack including the PCM. The battery pack includes: an electrode assembly, which has a positive electrode plate, a separator, and a negative electrode plate; a case to house the electrode assembly and an electrolyte; and the protection circuit module. The protection circuit module includes: a protection circuit board having an inner surface that faces the electrode assembly and an opposing outer surface; and a protection circuit part mounted in a hole formed in the inner surface of the protection circuit board, such that the protection circuit board is flush with the inner surface of the protection circuit board.