2580 results about "Rechargeable cell" patented technology

An apparatus is dedicated to controlling the voltage of a battery comprising at least two modules connected in series and each comprising at least one electrochemical cell, and each coupled to voltage balancing means. The apparatus comprises measurement means for determining first voltages across the terminals of each of the modules, calculation means for measuring a second voltage across the terminals of the battery and for determining a mean voltage per module representative of the second voltage divided by the number of modules, and processor means for comparing each measured first voltage with the mean voltage per module and for delivering to the balancing means signals representative of the result of the comparison whenever the first voltage of a module is greater than the mean voltage, such that the balancing means reduce the voltage across the terminals of the module.

Systems, methods, and articles for a portable power case are disclosed. The portable power case is comprised of at least one battery and at least one PCB. The portable power case has at least two access ports and at least one USB port. The portable power case is operable to supply power to an amplifier, a radio, a wearable battery, a mobile phone, and a tablet. The portable power case is operable to be charged using solar panels, vehicle batteries, AC adapters, non-rechargeable batteries, and generators. The portable power case provides for modularity that allows the user to disassemble and selectively remove the batteries installed within the portable power case housing.

A system for AI-supported leak detection and localization in water distribution infrastructures, consisting of: a large number of distributed sensor nodes mounted along a water pipe, each sensor node comprising the following: a pressure sensor configured to measure local hydraulic pressure fluctuations within the pipeline with a resolution of at least 0.01 bar; a flow sensor configured to measure the volume flow within the pipeline with an accuracy of at least ±0.5% of the measured value; an acoustic sensor configured to detect vibration signatures caused by leaks in a frequency range between 50 Hz and 20 kHz; an embedded microcontroller with integrated analog-to-digital conversion circuitry for digitizing sensor outputs; a wireless communication module configured to transmit time-synchronized sensor data to a cloud-based processing platform; and a local energy subsystem with a rechargeable battery and an optional circuit for generating photovoltaic energy; the cloud-based processing platform includes an artificial intelligence engine that comprises the following: a data acquisition module configured to receive and decode the transmitted sensor data and to perform time alignment; a supervised learning module that is trained on historical data of flagged leaks and non-leaks to classify incoming sensor patterns; an unsupervised learning module configured to detect anomalies by modeling normal operating baselines of the pipeline; and a topology-aware localization module configured to determine leak coordinates using the topology of the pipeline network, modeling the propagation of hydraulic waves, and estimating the arrival time difference from multi-node acoustic detections; and wherein the system is configured to provide real-time leak alerts and georeferenced visualization via a remote monitoring interface.

Systems and apparatus may carry out analysis of battery physical phenomena, and characterize batteries based on phenomena occurring in particular time and / or frequency domains. These systems may be additionally responsible for charging and / or monitoring a rechargeable battery. Examples of battery physical phenomena include mass transport (e.g., diffusion and / or migration) in battery electrolytes, mass transport in battery electrodes, and reactions on battery electrodes.

Systems, methods, and articles for a portable power case are disclosed. The portable power case is comprised of at least one battery and at least one PCB. The portable power case has at least one USB port and at least two access ports, at least two leads, or at least one access port and at least one lead. The portable power case is operable to supply power to an amplifier, a radio, a wearable battery, a mobile phone, and a tablet. The portable power case is operable to be charged using solar panels, vehicle batteries, AC adapters, non-rechargeable batteries, and generators. The portable power case provides for modularity that allows the user to disassemble and selectively remove the batteries installed within the portable power case housing.

Systems and apparatus may carry out analysis of battery physical phenomena, and characterize batteries based on phenomena occurring in particular time and / or frequency domains. These systems may be additionally responsible for charging and / or monitoring a rechargeable battery. Examples of battery physical phenomena include mass transport (e.g., diffusion and / or migration) in battery electrolytes, mass transport in battery electrodes, and reactions on battery electrodes.

Systems, methods, and articles for a wearable and lightweight portable power case are disclosed. The portable power case is comprised of a cylindrical housing, at least two battery elements connected to a printed circuit board (PCB), and at least one separating barrier between the at least two batteries and the PCB. The portable power case is operable to supply power to an amplifier, a radio, a wearable battery, a mobile phone, a tablet, a portable satellite dish and / or any other power consuming device. The portable power case is operable to be charged using solar panels, vehicle batteries, AC adapters, non-rechargeable batteries, and / or generators.

A battery charging system includes a charging rack comprising multiple receptacle, multiple battery assemblies. Each of the battery assemblies includes a housing having a handle, rechargeable battery cells disposed within the housing, and a mating feature protruding away from the housing, wherein the mating feature is configured to selectively connect the battery assembly with the receptacle of the charging rack and includes multiple ports electrically connected to the battery cells and configured receive power from the charging rack to charge the battery cells, and wherein the handle comprises a release button configured to selectively disengage the battery assembly from the receptacle of the charging rack.

A blender using different charging modes with wireless charging is disclosed. Exemplary implementations may include a base assembly, a container assembly, an electrical motor, a blending component, a control interface, blending control circuitry, charging control circuitry, and / or other components. The base component may include a rechargeable battery and a wireless charging interface. The charging control circuitry may be configured to make different types of detections related to the availability and / or usage of electrical power and related to the usage and alignment of the wireless charging interface with an external charging structure. The charging control circuitry may conduct electrical power to the rechargeable battery using at least two different charging modes, thus providing different amounts of electrical power to the rechargeable battery in different charging modes.

An example operation may include one or more of receiving sensor data from a hardware sensor of a vehicle, where the sensor data comprises values of a route sensed as the vehicle is travelling on the route, identifying a speed limit of the route, generating a sequence of predicted speed limit offset values for the vehicle at future locations on the route based on execution of a machine learning model on the received sensor data and the identified speed limit of the route, determining a range estimation of the vehicle based on a current amount of charge of a rechargeable battery of the vehicle and the generated sequence of predicted speed limit offset values for the vehicle at future locations on the route, and displaying the range estimation on a user interface within the vehicle.

The present teaching relates to method and system for charging a rechargeable battery deployed in an electric apparatus. The system resides in the electric apparatus. The system comprises a motor, an inverter, an output rectifier, a configurator, and a controller. The motor comprises a stator having a plurality of stator teeth and a plurality of stator windings wounded on the plurality of stator teeth. The inverter comprises a plurality of power switch devices. The configurator comprises a plurality of contactors coupled with the plurality of stator windings and the plurality of power switch devices. The controller controls the plurality of power switch devices and the plurality of contactors, so as to configure the system to operate in one of a traction mode and a charging mode.

A stackable storage device, container or unit is provided. The storage device includes a storage compartment and an interface to recharge rechargeable batteries for power tools. The storage device is stackable within a modular storage system.

In one aspect, based on at least a received first state of health of a battery pack and an initial state of charge of the battery pack, a method may include determining, by a state of charge estimator of a digital twin battery model, states of charges for the battery pack. Based on the states of charges for the battery pack, the method may include determining, by a voltage predictor of the digital twin battery model, predicted battery voltages. Based on the predicted battery voltages, the method may include determining, by a state of charge corrector of the digital twin battery model, a voltage difference between the predicted battery voltages and measured voltages. Based on the voltage difference, the method may include correcting, by the state of charge corrector, the states of charges to generate corrected states of charges for the battery pack.

In a battery monitoring device for monitoring a state of a rechargeable battery that includes an electrolyte and a plurality of electrodes, a response signal input unit is configured to receive a response signal of the rechargeable battery to a predefined AC signal, and a calculation unit is configured to calculate a complex impedance of the rechargeable battery based on the response signal. A power supply unit is configured to receive a power supply voltage from the rechargeable battery and supplies the power supply voltage to at least the calculation unit. A first electrical path connecting the rechargeable battery to the power supply unit and a second electrical path connecting the rechargeable battery to the signal control unit are provided independent of each other. The signal control unit is configured to cause the rechargeable battery to be monitored, as a power source, to output the predefined AC signal.

Systems, methods, and articles for a portable power case are disclosed. The portable power case is comprised of at least one battery and at least one PCB. The portable power case has at least two access ports, at least two leads, or at least one access port and at least one lead and at least one USB port. The portable power case is operable to supply power to an amplifier, a radio, a wearable battery, a mobile phone, and a tablet. The portable power case is operable to be charged using solar panels, vehicle batteries, AC adapters, non-rechargeable batteries, and generators. The portable power case provides for modularity that allows the user to disassemble and selectively remove the batteries installed within the portable power case housing.

The invention relates to a method for processing rechargeable batteries. The object of the invention described here is to provide a method for processing rechargeable batteries, via which rapid, resource-conserving, cost-effective, and sustainable reprocessing of a rechargeable battery is made possible. This is achieved by the method according to the invention in that the rechargeable battery is discharged, the discharged rechargeable battery is opened, the opened rechargeable battery is broken down into its single cells, and the condition of the single cells is checked.

An on-demand water heater (12) includes a heat exchanger (25). Water is supplied to the water heater from a water source such as a well pump (16) or other source of water. The water supplied to the water heater is treated by at least one water conditioner 18. A plurality of electrical heating elements (26, 28, 30, 32) are supplied with electrical power from rechargeable battery pack (46). At least one circuit (48) is operative to control the delivery electrical power from the battery pack to the heating elements to provide for the delivery of heated water at a set temperature from the water heater. The battery pack of the water heater is recharged from an available supply of house current electrical power. The rechargeable battery pack of the exemplary water heater also provides an auxiliary source of electrical power for other devices in circumstances when electrical power from a usual supply source becomes unavailable.

This technical disclosure presents a novel and versatile designed to enhance convenience and functionality for shoppers, beachgoers and outdoor enthusiasts transporting heavy items, groceries, tools, equipment etc. The “Remote Controlled Collapsible and Non-Collapsible Utility Wagon & Beach Wagon” integrates advanced features, including a motor, remote control capabilities, rechargeable battery, collapsibility options, and robust utility. The wagon is equipped with a remote control system, allowing users to maneuver it effortlessly across various terrains, such as asphalt, sand, gravel or grass, sidewalks with precision and ease. The remote control offers forward and backward motion, steering control, and variable speed settings, ensuring smooth transportation of beach gear and other essentials. Additionally, the wagon offers collapsibility features for easy storage and transport. Users can fold it down quickly, reducing its size for convenient storage in vehicles or compact spaces. When expanded, it provides a spacious and sturdy cargo area, capable of accommodating groceries, various items, beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, and more. Constructed from durable materials, this utility beach wagon ensures longevity and reliability even in harsh beach environments. It's rugged wheels, reinforced frame, and corrosion-resistant components make it suitable for extended outdoor use. The Remote Controlled Collapsible and Non-Collapsible Utility Beach Wagon represents a significant advancement in transporting heavy items and equipment due to it being equipped with a motor, rechargeable battery and remote control offering unparalleled convenience and mobility for shoppers, outdoor enthusiasts, making shopping, moving short distances and beach outings more enjoyable and hassle-free.

A swarm robot control system for safety inspection and surveillance patrol, and an operating method thereof are disclosed. The swarm robot control system includes one or more management robots which are placed in each safety management area, and collect and transmit safety management data while traveling autonomously in a safety management area based on control command data, a local controller which is placed in each safety management area, and transmits the control command data to the management robot and receives the safety management data from the management robot, one or more relay robots which are placed in each safety management area, and move to a predetermined relay location so as to relay communication between the local controller and the management robot, a charging robot which is equipped with a rechargeable battery, and provides power for charging the battery to at least one of the management robot or the relay robot, and a central controller which receives the safety management data from the local controller in each safety management area and transmits the control command data to the local controller so as to remotely control the management robot.

A multiple input converter for outputting power from AC power or a battery to positive and negative direct current (DC) buses is provided. The multiple input converter includes at least one bridge arm unit and a bidirectional DC-DC conversion unit. The bridge arm unit corresponds to one phase of the alternating current (AC) power and includes an upper and lower bridge arms that can independently form a two-level converter. In a battery mode, the upper and lower bridge arms discharge power from the rechargeable battery to the positive and negative DC buses, and the bidirectional DC-DC conversion unit discharges power from the rechargeable battery to the positive and negative DC buses or balances voltages of the positive and negative DC buses. In a mains mode, the bridge arm units are connected to the AC power. The bidirectional DC-DC conversion unit determine whether to charge or discharge according to load conditions.

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for supplying power to at least one power consuming device using a solar panel. The solar panel includes at least two solar modules, an output connector, and a cable. The at least two solar modules are connected via a first electrical harness in a first combination of parallel and / or series to provide a first output voltage and via a second electrical harness in a second combination of parallel and / or series to provide a second output voltage. The at least one power consuming device is preferably a rechargeable battery.

Modular sexual stimulation devices or sexual stimulation devices according to various embodiments are provided. The modular sexual stimulation device includes a handle and at least one replaceable / detachable stimulation head. The handle is configured to receive the at least one stimulation head. In some embodiments, the modular sexual stimulation device includes a handle enclosing at least a rechargeable battery and a first stimulation head configured to be detached from or coupled to the handle. The first stimulation head encloses a first stimulation component powered by the battery. In some embodiments, the modular sexual stimulation device further includes a second stimulation head configured to be detached from or coupled to the handle such that the first stimulation head can be replaced with the second stimulation head enclosing a second stimulation component powered by the battery. Each of the first and second stimulation components includes a vibration and / or suction motor.

A solar window blind system located at a window of a room. The system includes a window blind; a motor operatively connected to the window blind; photovoltaic components disposed on the window blind; a rechargeable battery electrically connected to the photovoltaic components and charged therewith; and light sources electrically connected to the rechargeable battery. The light source is arranged to shine light into the room and / or an exterior of the window, the light sources being powered by the rechargeable battery when in use. A solar window blind system for a plurality of windows including a plurality of window blind assemblies configured to variably block light passing through a corresponding window and one or more rechargeable batteries electrically coupled to and charged by photovoltaic components of the window blind assemblies.

A flashlight assembly that includes a tubular main body portion, a tail portion that is removable from the tubular main body portion, a battery assembly, and an alignment system. The main body portion and tail portion cooperate to define a battery assembly interior. The tail portion includes a first charging opening that communicates the battery assembly interior with the exterior of the tail portion. The battery assembly is positioned in the battery assembly interior and includes a battery housing defining a battery housing interior, a rechargeable battery cell disposed in the battery housing interior, and at least a first charging receptacle associated with the battery housing. The alignment system includes one of a first protrusion or a first recess associated with the battery housing and the other of the first protrusion or the first recess associated with the battery assembly interior. The first protrusion is received in the first recess and the first charging receptacle is aligned with the first charging opening.

A detachable shopping handle device includes a handgrip, an arm and a clamp for gripping shopping cart handles. The clamp may be sized and configured to snap onto the handle or the clamp may open to fit over the handle and close to grip it. The device arm may telescope or fold. The device may include two spaced-apart clamps. The clamp may be detachable from the arm. The arm may include a hook for carrying a shopping bag. The device may include a rechargeable battery and a connection for charging a phone. A carrying case may be used to hold the device.

A rechargeable battery includes: a case receiving an electrode assembly and including an opening; a cap assembly including a cap plate coupled to the case and covering the opening, and a terminal plate coupled to the cap plate; and a housing covering the cap plate and coupled to the case, and an outer surface of the terminal plate protrudes more than an outer surface of the housing to have a height difference.

An electrical line selection system comprising a circuit module configured to connect energy sources with multiple line outputs. The circuit module has a number of inputs configured to connect to energy sources, including rechargeable battery systems, and a number of outputs configured to connect with other electrical systems such as other battery systems, loads, charging sources, and various AC or DC power supplies. A switching circuit is contained by the circuit module and a controller manages the switching circuit based on desired connections and strategies for managing power supplies and current sinks.

A self-disinfecting door handle device which uses a variety of mechanisms to sanitize the handle via UV light. One such mechanism uses light passable materials for an internal UV light to disinfect the exterior of the handle. Another such mechanism uses a magnetically controlled outer ring to safely disinfect the exterior of the door handle without exposing individuals to the UV light. An internal rail system magnetically pulls the outer ring the length of the handle. The internal rail system is connected to a power source inside the door panel. The outer ring has a wirelessly rechargeable battery.

A vehicular projection system is disclosed. The projection system may include a projector that is operatively connected to a vehicle, where the operation of the projector is facilitated by utilizing sensors operatively connected to the vehicle. In embodiments, the vehicle is powered by one or more rechargeable batteries and is equipped with numerous sensors. The sensors continually retrieve data from the area surrounding the vehicle and share collected data with a computer system associated with the vehicle. The computer system processes the data creating directions for the automotive controls of the vehicle which transport the vehicle to an appropriate location.