公开(公告)号：US20090096421A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-16

申请号：US12245957

申请日：2008-10-06

申请人： Andrew E. Seman, JR.

发明人： Andrew E. Seman, JR.

IPC分类号： H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/04

CPC分类号： H02J7/0016

摘要： A method is provided for charging a plurality of cells in a battery pack to a target charging value. The method includes: delivering a charging current to the plurality of cells; monitoring cell voltage of each cell in the plurality of cells to determine when at least one of the cells reaches the target charging value; and diverting the charging current around the cells having reached the target charging value and cooperatively adjusting the charging current so that a current received by the cells having reached the target charging value is substantially zero.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于将电池组中的多个电池充电到目标充电值的方法。 该方法包括：向多个单元传送充电电流; 监视所述多个单元中的每个单元的单元电压，以确定所述单元中的至少一个何时达到所述目标充电值; 并且使已经达到目标充电值的电池周围的充电电流转向，并且协调地调节充电电流，使得由已经达到目标充电值的电池接收的电流基本为零。

公开(公告)号：US20080309289A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-18

申请号：US12157987

申请日：2008-06-13

申请人： Daniel J. White ,  Janet M. Embrey ,  Daniele C. Brotto ,  Andrew E. Seman, JR.

发明人： Daniel J. White ,  Janet M. Embrey ,  Daniele C. Brotto ,  Andrew E. Seman, JR.

IPC分类号： H02J7/00

CPC分类号： H02J7/0063 ,  H01M2/34 ,  H01M2/348 ,  H01M10/486 ,  H01M2220/30 ,  H02J2007/0067

摘要： A control module for a battery that powers a load includes a compensation module that adjusts a shutoff voltage based on voltage and impedance of the battery and current drawn by the load from the battery as time the load is drawing current increases. A discharge control module restricts power to the load based on the adjusted shutoff voltage.

摘要翻译： 用于为负载供电的电池的控制模块包括补偿模块，该补偿模块基于电池的电压和阻抗以及负载从电池中抽取的电流随着负载牵引电流的增加而调整截止电压。 放电控制模块基于调整后的关断电压来限制负载的功率。

公开(公告)号：US20080304199A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-11

申请号：US12157146

申请日：2008-06-06

申请人： Nathan Cruise ,  Andrew E. Seman, JR. ,  Geoffrey S. Howard ,  Daniel J. White

发明人： Nathan Cruise ,  Andrew E. Seman, JR. ,  Geoffrey S. Howard ,  Daniel J. White

IPC分类号： H02H7/18

CPC分类号： H01M10/4207 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/425 ,  H01M10/441 ,  H01M10/448

摘要： An overcurrent protection mechanism is provided for a battery pack that removably attaches to a power tool. The mechanism includes: one or more battery cells disposed in a battery pack; a current sensor configured to sense current supplied by the battery; a switch in a circuit path with the battery cells; and a battery control unit implemented as software instructions in a controller embedded in a battery pack. The battery control unit is configured to receive a signal indicative of current from the current sensor and control the switch to interrupt current flow from the battery cells as a function of current and time.

摘要翻译： 为可拆卸地附接到电动工具的电池组提供过电流保护机构。 该机构包括：设置在电池组中的一个或多个电池单元; 电流传感器，被配置为感测由电池提供的电流; 与电池单元的电路路径中的开关; 以及在嵌入电池组中的控制器中作为软件指令实现的电池控制单元。 电池控制单元被配置为接收来自电流传感器的指示电流的信号，并且控制开关以中断来自电池单元的电流作为当前和时间的函数。

公开(公告)号：US20100118523A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-13

申请号：US12690169

申请日：2010-01-20

申请人： Scott Hilt ,  Bradley Jon Mealy ,  David A. Carrier ,  Andrew E. Seman, JR.

发明人： Scott Hilt ,  Bradley Jon Mealy ,  David A. Carrier ,  Andrew E. Seman, JR.

IPC分类号： F21L4/04

CPC分类号： H05B41/32 ,  F21L4/00 ,  F21L4/06 ,  F21V21/32 ,  F21V21/406 ,  F21V23/00 ,  F21V23/0414 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  Y10S362/802

摘要： A flashlight in accordance with an aspect of the invention includes an ID module for generating an ID signal indicative of a power mode of the flashlight. In an aspect, the flashlight mates with a removable battery pack that regulates at least one of an output voltage and output current in accordance with the ID signal. In an aspect, the flashlight includes a printed circuit board (PCB) on which the ID module is mounted. In an aspect, the flashlight includes a soft-start module and a bulb, wherein the soft start module increases power to the bulb at a controlled rate when the flashlight is turned on. In an aspect, the flashlight includes a lamp housing having a lens retained by a bezel. The lens includes an axially extending peripheral edge. In an aspect, the flashlight includes a main housing having a lamp housing. A mounting mechanism and mating features are adapted to selectively couple and decouple the main housing and the lamp housing. In an aspect, a flexible conduit connects the main housing and lamp housing. The flexible conduit can be formed in an arc having an apex that lies directly above a center of gravity of the flashlight when the main housing and the lamp housing are coupled, thereby allowing the flashlight to be balanced when the flexible conduit is used as a carrying handle.

摘要翻译： 根据本发明的一个方面的手电筒包括用于产生指示手电筒的功率模式的ID信号的ID模块。 在一方面，手电筒与可移除的电池组配合，其根据ID信号调节至少一个输出电压和输出电流。 在一方面，手电筒包括安装有ID模块的印刷电路板（PCB）。 在一方面，手电筒包括软启动模块和灯泡，其中当手电筒接通时，软启动模块以受控的速率增加灯泡的功率。 一方面，手电筒包括具有由挡板保持的透镜的灯壳体。 透镜包括轴向延伸的周边边缘。 在一方面，手电筒包括具有灯壳体的主壳体。 安装机构和配合特征适于选择性地联接和分离主壳体和灯壳体。 在一方面，柔性导管连接主壳体和灯壳体。 当主壳体和灯壳体联接时，柔性导管可以形成为具有位于手电筒的重心正下方的顶点的弧形，从而当柔性导管用作承载物时允许手电筒平衡 处理。

公开(公告)号：US20100032468A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-11

申请号：US12536787

申请日：2009-08-06

申请人： Paul G. Gross ,  Robert Alan Usselman ,  Andrew E. Seman, JR.

发明人： Paul G. Gross ,  Robert Alan Usselman ,  Andrew E. Seman, JR.

IPC分类号： B25C1/06

CPC分类号： B25C1/06

摘要： A fastening device that drives one or more fasteners into a workpiece generally includes a tool housing and a multistage solenoid contained in the tool housing. The multistage solenoid includes an armature member that travels through at least a first stage, a second stage, and a sense coil disposed therebetween. A driver blade assembly includes a blade member connected to the armature member. The driver blade assembly is operable between an extended condition and a retracted condition. A control module determines a position of the armature member relative to at least one of the first stage and the second stage based on a signal from the sense coil. The trigger assembly is connected to the control module and partially contained within the housing. The trigger assembly is operable to activate a driver sequence that moves the driver blade between the retracted condition and the extended condition. The control module adjusts a force imparted on the armature by at least one of the first stage, the second stage, and a combination thereof based on the signal from the sense coil.

摘要翻译： 将一个或多个紧固件驱动到工件中的紧固装置通常包括工具壳体和包含在工具壳体中的多级螺线管。 多级螺线管包括通过至少第一级，第二级和设置在它们之间的感测线圈的电枢构件。 驱动器叶片组件包括连接到衔铁构件的叶片构件。 驱动器刀片组件可在延长状态和缩回状态之间操作。 控制模块基于来自感测线圈的信号来确定衔铁构件相对于第一阶段和第二阶段中的至少一个的位置。 触发器组件连接到控制模块并且部分地包含在壳体内。 触发器组件可操作以激活在缩回状态和延长状态之间移动驱动器叶片的驱动器序列。 控制模块基于来自感测线圈的信号，通过第一级，第二级及其组合中的至少一个来调节施加在电枢上的力。

公开(公告)号：US20090058368A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：US12195618

申请日：2008-08-21

申请人： Andrew E. Seman, JR. ,  Daniel J. White

发明人： Andrew E. Seman, JR. ,  Daniel J. White

IPC分类号： H02J7/00

CPC分类号： H02J7/0052 ,  H01M2/1022 ,  H01M10/4257 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M2010/4271 ,  H02J7/0075

摘要： A system and method is provided for initiating a charge cycle for a battery pack left in a battery charger. The battery pack includes a battery control unit which is operable to place the battery pack in a sleep mode after a predefined period of inactivity. The battery charger in turn is operable to deliver a charging signal to the battery pack in response to the battery pack entering a sleep mode.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种系统和方法，用于启动电池充电器中留下的电池组的充电周期。 电池组包括电池控制单元，其可操作以在预定义的不活动时段之后将电池组置于睡眠模式。 电池充电器又可操作以响应于电池组进入睡眠模式而向电池组递送充电信号。

公开(公告)号：US20120286017A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-15

申请号：US13554223

申请日：2012-07-20

申请人： Paul G. GROSS ,  Robert A. Usselman ,  Andrew E. Seman, JR.

发明人： Paul G. GROSS ,  Robert A. Usselman ,  Andrew E. Seman, JR.

IPC分类号： B25C1/06

CPC分类号： B25C1/06

摘要： A fastening device that drives one or more fasteners into a workpiece generally includes a tool housing and a multistage solenoid contained in the tool housing. The multistage solenoid includes an armature member that travels through at least a first stage, a second stage, and a sense coil disposed therebetween. A driver blade assembly includes a blade member connected to the armature member. The driver blade assembly is operable between an extended condition and a retracted condition. A control module determines a position of the armature member relative to at least one of the first stage and the second stage based on a signal from the sense coil. The control module adjusts a force imparted on the armature by at least one of the first stage, the second stage, and a combination thereof based on the signal from the sense coil.

摘要翻译： 将一个或多个紧固件驱动到工件中的紧固装置通常包括工具壳体和包含在工具壳体中的多级螺线管。 多级螺线管包括通过至少第一级，第二级和设置在它们之间的感测线圈的电枢构件。 驱动器叶片组件包括连接到衔铁构件的叶片构件。 驱动器刀片组件可在延长状态和缩回状态之间操作。 控制模块基于来自感测线圈的信号来确定衔铁构件相对于第一阶段和第二阶段中的至少一个的位置。 控制模块基于来自感测线圈的信号，通过第一级，第二级及其组合中的至少一个来调节施加在电枢上的力。

公开(公告)号：US20120111918A9

公开(公告)日：2012-05-10

申请号：US12536787

申请日：2009-08-06

申请人： Paul G. Gross ,  Robert Alan Usselman ,  Andrew E. Seman, JR.

发明人： Paul G. Gross ,  Robert Alan Usselman ,  Andrew E. Seman, JR.

IPC分类号： B25C1/06

CPC分类号： B25C1/06

摘要： A fastening device that drives one or more fasteners into a workpiece generally includes a tool housing and a multistage solenoid contained in the tool housing. The multistage solenoid includes an armature member that travels through at least a first stage, a second stage, and a sense coil disposed therebetween. A driver blade assembly includes a blade member connected to the armature member. The driver blade assembly is operable between an extended condition and a retracted condition. A control module determines a position of the armature member relative to at least one of the first stage and the second stage based on a signal from the sense coil. The trigger assembly is connected to the control module and partially contained within the housing. The trigger assembly is operable to activate a driver sequence that moves the driver blade between the retracted condition and the extended condition. The control module adjusts a force imparted on the armature by at least one of the first stage, the second stage, and a combination thereof based on the signal from the sense coil.

摘要翻译： 将一个或多个紧固件驱动到工件中的紧固装置通常包括工具壳体和包含在工具壳体中的多级螺线管。 多级螺线管包括通过至少第一级，第二级和设置在它们之间的感测线圈的电枢构件。 驱动器叶片组件包括连接到衔铁构件的叶片构件。 驱动器刀片组件可在延长状态和缩回状态之间操作。 控制模块基于来自感测线圈的信号来确定衔铁构件相对于第一阶段和第二阶段中的至少一个的位置。 触发器组件连接到控制模块并且部分地包含在壳体内。 触发器组件可操作以激活在缩回状态和延长状态之间移动驱动器叶片的驱动器序列。 控制模块基于来自感测线圈的信号，通过第一级，第二级及其组合中的至少一个来调节施加在电枢上的力。

公开(公告)号：US20090208819A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-20

申请号：US12389471

申请日：2009-02-20

申请人： Nathan Cruise ,  Andrew E. Seman, JR. ,  Fugen Qin ,  Daniele C. Brotto ,  Tal Gottesman ,  Michael Varipatis ,  Brian K. Wohltmann ,  Steven J. Phillips ,  Regina Gracia C. Cunanan ,  Stephen P. Osborne ,  Geoffrey S. Howard ,  Paul Stephenson ,  Joshua D. West

发明人： Nathan Cruise ,  Andrew E. Seman, JR. ,  Fugen Qin ,  Daniele C. Brotto ,  Tal Gottesman ,  Michael Varipatis ,  Brian K. Wohltmann ,  Steven J. Phillips ,  Regina Gracia C. Cunanan ,  Stephen P. Osborne ,  Geoffrey S. Howard ,  Paul Stephenson ,  Joshua D. West

IPC分类号： H01M10/44 ,  H01M2/00

CPC分类号： H01M2/1022 ,  H01M10/44

摘要： A rechargeable battery pack comprises a battery having a high voltage side and a low voltage side, a positive terminal accessible external of the battery pack and connected to the high voltage side of the battery, a negative terminal accessible external of the battery pack and connected to the low voltage side of the battery, a control terminal accessible external of the battery pack, a switching element electrically connected between the control terminal and the high voltage side of the battery, and a control module operable to control the switching element so that the control terminal is selectively coupled to the high voltage side of the battery.

摘要翻译： 可再充电电池组包括具有高电压侧和低压侧的电池，电池组的外部可接触的正端子并且连接到电池的高压侧，负极可接触电池组的外部并连接到 电池的低电压侧，可接触电池组外部的控制端子，电连接在电池的控制端子和高压侧之间的开关元件，以及控制模块，其可操作以控制开关元件，使得控制 端子选择性地耦合到电池的高压侧。

公开(公告)号：US20090015206A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-15

申请号：US12170718

申请日：2008-07-10

申请人： Andrew E. Seman, JR. ,  Nathan Cruise ,  Daniel J. White ,  David A. Carrier ,  Daniele C. Brotto ,  Dahn Trinh ,  Fugen Qin

发明人： Andrew E. Seman, JR. ,  Nathan Cruise ,  Daniel J. White ,  David A. Carrier ,  Daniele C. Brotto ,  Dahn Trinh ,  Fugen Qin

IPC分类号： H02J7/00

CPC分类号： H02J7/0019 ,  G01R31/362 ,  G01R31/3658 ,  H01M10/425 ,  H01M10/441 ,  H01M10/482 ,  H01M2010/4271 ,  H01M2220/30 ,  H02J7/0016 ,  H02J7/0026 ,  H02J7/0031

摘要： A method for monitoring the voltage of each of a plurality of cells of a battery pack is provided. The method may include monitoring a voltage potential for each of a plurality of cells in a battery pack utilizing a single channel of battery control unit within the battery pack. If, during discharge of the battery, e.g., the battery is being used to power a hand tool, the voltage potential of any cell is determined by the battery control unit to be below a predetermined minimum voltage, the battery control unit discontinues a current flow from battery pack to the tool. Additionally, during charging of the battery pack, if a voltage differential between any one of the cells and any other one of the cells is determined to be above a predetermined maximum differential, the battery control unit reduces the voltage potential stored in the cell having the higher voltage potential.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于监视电池组的多个电池单元的电压的方法。 该方法可以包括使用电池组内的电池控制单元的单通道来监视电池组中的多个电池单元的电压电位。 如果在电池放电期间，例如，电池正在用于为手动工具供电，则电池控制单元确定任何电池的电压电位低于预定的最小电压，电池控制单元中断电流 从电池组到工具。 另外，在电池组的充电期间，如果确定电池中的任何一个电池和任何其他电池之间的电压差高于预定的最大值，则电池控制单元降低存储在具有 较高的电压电位。