Equalizer system and method for series connected energy storing devices
    4.
    发明授权
    Equalizer system and method for series connected energy storing devices 失效
    串联连接储能装置的均衡系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US5952815A

    公开(公告)日:1999-09-14

    申请号:US900607

    申请日:1997-07-25

    IPC分类号: H02J7/02 H02J7/00 H02J7/34

    CPC分类号: H02J7/0021 H02J7/0016

    摘要: An apparatus and method for regulating the charge voltage of a number of electrochemical cells connected in series is disclosed. Equalization circuitry is provided to control the amount of charge current supplied to individual electrochemical cells included within the series string of electrochemical cells without interrupting the flow of charge current through the series string. The equalization circuitry balances the potential of each of the electrochemical cells to within a pre-determined voltage setpoint tolerance during charging, and, if necessary, prior to initiating charging. Equalization of cell potentials may be effected toward the end of a charge cycle or throughout the charge cycle. Overcharge protection is also provided for each of the electrochemical cells coupled to the series connection. During a discharge mode of operation in accordance with one embodiment, the equalization circuitry is substantially non-conductive with respect to the flow of discharge current from the series string of electrochemical cells. In accordance with another embodiment, equalization of the series string of cells is effected during a discharge cycle.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于调节串联连接的多个电化学电池的充电电压的装置和方法。 提供均衡电路以控制提供给包括在串联电化学电池组内的各个电化学电池的充电电流量,而不中断通过串联串的充电电流的流动。 均衡电路在充电期间平衡每个电化学电池的电位到预定的电压设定值容限内,并且如果需要,在开始充电之前将其平衡。 可以在充电循环结束或整个充电循环期间实现电池电位的均衡。 对于耦合到串联连接的每个电化学电池,也提供过充电保护。 在根据一个实施例的放电操作模式期间,均衡电路相对于来自串联的电化学电池单元的放电电流的流动基本上不导通。 根据另一个实施例,在放电周期期间实现串联串联电池的均衡。

    Fault-tolerant battery system employing intra-battery network
architecture
    5.
    发明授权
    Fault-tolerant battery system employing intra-battery network architecture 失效
    容错电池系统采用电池内网络架构

    公开(公告)号:US6104967A

    公开(公告)日:2000-08-15

    申请号:US900928

    申请日:1997-07-25

    CPC分类号: G01R31/3658 H02J7/0021

    摘要: A distributed energy storing system employing a communications network is disclosed. A distributed battery system includes a number of energy storing modules, each of which includes a processor and communications interface. In a network mode of operation, a battery computer communicates with each of the module processors over an intra-battery network and cooperates with individual module processors to coordinate module monitoring and control operations. The battery computer monitors a number of battery and module conditions, including the potential and current state of the battery and individual modules, and the conditions of the battery's thermal management system. An over-discharge protection system, equalization adjustment system, and communications system are also controlled by the battery computer. The battery computer logs and reports various status data on battery level conditions which may be reported to a separate system platform computer. A module transitions to a stand-alone mode of operation if the module detects an absence of communication connectivity with the battery computer. A module which operates in a stand-alone mode performs various monitoring and control functions locally within the module to ensure safe and continued operation.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种采用通信网络的分布式能量存储系统。 分布式电池系统包括多个能量存储模块,每个模块包括处理器和通信接口。 在网络操作模式中,电池计算机通过电池内网络与每个模块处理器进行通信,并与各个模块处理器协作以协调模块监控和控制操作。 电池电池监控电池和模块的许多条件,包括电池和各个模块的潜在和当前状态以及电池热管理系统的状况。 过放电保护系统,均衡调节系统和通讯系统也由电池电脑控制。 电池计算机记录并报告可能会报告给单独的系统平台计算机的电池电量状况的各种状态数据。 如果模块检测到与电池计算机没有通信连接,模块将转换到独立操作模式。 以独立模式运行的模块在模块内本地执行各种监控和控制功能,以确保安全和持续运行。

    In-situ fault detection apparatus and method for an encased energy
storing device
    6.
    发明授权
    In-situ fault detection apparatus and method for an encased energy storing device 失效
    一种封装储能装置的原位故障检测装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US6100702A

    公开(公告)日:2000-08-08

    申请号:US900611

    申请日:1997-07-25

    摘要: An apparatus and method for detecting a breach in an electrically insulating surface of an electrically conductive power system enclosure within which a number of series connected energy storing devices are disposed. The energy storing devices disposed in the enclosure are connected to a series power connection. A detector is coupled to the series connection and detects a change of state in a test signal derived from the series connected energy storing devices. The detector detects a breach in the insulating layer of the enclosure by detecting a state change in the test signal from a nominal state to a non-nominal state. A voltage detector detects a state change of the test signals from a nominal state, represented by a voltage of a selected end energy storing device, to a non-nominal state, represented by a voltage that substantially exceeds the voltage of the selected opposing end energy storing device. Alternatively, the detector may comprise a signal generator that produces the test signal as a time-varying or modulated test signal and injects the test signal into the series connection. The detector detects the state change of the time-varying or modulated test signal from a nominal state, represented by a signal substantially equivalent to the test signal, to a non-nominal state, representative by an absence of the test signal.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于检测导电电力系统外壳的电绝缘表面中的泄漏的装置和方法,其中设置有多个串联连接的能量存储装置。 设置在外壳中的储能装置连接到串联电源连接。 检测器耦合到串联连接并检测从串联连接的能量存储装置得到的测试信号中的状态变化。 检测器通过检测从标称状态到非标称状态的测试信号的状态变化来检测外壳的绝缘层中的破裂。 电压检测器检测来自由所选择的端部能量存储装置的电压表示的标称状态的测试信号的状态变化到非标称状态,由基本上超过所选择的相对端能量的电压的电压表示 存储设备。 或者,检测器可以包括信号发生器,其产生测试信号作为时变或调制的测试信号,并将测试信号注入串联连接。 检测器通过不存在测试信号来检测来自由基本上等于测试信号的信号所表示的标称状态的时变或调制测试信号到非标称状态的状态变化。

    Bypass apparatus and method for series connected energy storage devices
    7.
    发明授权
    Bypass apparatus and method for series connected energy storage devices 失效
    串联连接储能装置的旁路装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US06046514A

    公开(公告)日:2000-04-04

    申请号:US900325

    申请日:1997-07-25

    摘要: A bypass apparatus and method for series connected energy storage devices. Each of the energy storage devices coupled to a common series connection has an associated bypass unit connected thereto in parallel. A current bypass unit includes a sensor which is coupled in parallel with an associated energy storage device or cell and senses an energy parameter indicative of an energy state of the cell, such as cell voltage. A bypass switch is coupled in parallel with the energy storage cell and operable between a non-activated state and an activated state. The bypass switch, when in the non-activated state, is substantially non-conductive with respect to current passing through the energy storage cell and, when in the activated state, provides a bypass current path for passing current to the series connection so as to bypass the associated cell. A controller controls activation of the bypass switch in response to the voltage of the cell deviating from a pre-established voltage setpoint. The controller may be included within the bypass unit or be disposed on a control platform external to the bypass unit. The bypass switch may, when activated, establish a permanent or a temporary bypass current path.

    摘要翻译: 一种串联连接储能装置的旁路装置及方法。 耦合到公共串联连接的每个能量存储装置具有与其并联连接的相关联的旁路单元。 电流旁路单元包括传感器,其与相关联的能量存储装置或电池并联耦合,并且感测指示电池的能量状态(例如电池电压)的能量参数。 旁路开关与能量存储单元并联耦合并且可在非激活状态和激活状态之间操作。 旁路开关在处于非激活状态时相对于通过能量存储单元的电流基本上不导通,并且当处于激活状态时,旁路开关提供用于使电流流向串联连接的旁路电流路径,以便 绕过关联的单元格。 控制器响应于电池的电压偏离预先建立的电压设定值来控制旁路开关的激活。 控制器可以包括在旁路单元内或者被布置在旁路单元外部的控制平台上。 旁路开关可以在被激活时建立永久或临时旁路电流路径。

    Remote-controlled vehicle designed to be mounted on a support and capable of clearing an obstacle
    8.
    发明授权
    Remote-controlled vehicle designed to be mounted on a support and capable of clearing an obstacle 有权
    遥控车辆设计安装在支架上并能清除障碍物

    公开(公告)号:US07552684B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-30

    申请号:US11578600

    申请日:2005-04-15

    IPC分类号: B61B7/00 B61B12/00

    CPC分类号: B61B7/06

    摘要: The invention concerns a remote-controlled vehicle designed to be mounted on a support and capable of clearing an obstacle on the support. The vehicle comprises first and second mobile frames. At least one articulated arm is mounted mobile on the first frame and a wheel is mounted on the articulated arm to maintain the vehicle on the support. A fastening means co-operates with the wheel and is adapted to retain the wheel on the support. At least one temporary support arm is mounted mobile on the second frame. The temporary support arm comprises retaining means for maintaining the vehicle on the support. The vehicle comprises motor means connected between the frames and the arms for moving same with respect to one another so as to clear an obstacle encountered on the support.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种被设计为安装在支撑件上并且能够清除支撑件上的障碍物的遥控车辆。 车辆包括第一和第二移动框架。 至少一个铰接臂可移动地安装在第一框架上,并且车轮安装在铰接臂上以将车辆保持在支撑件上。 紧固装置与车轮配合并且适于将车轮保持在支撑件上。 至少一个临时支撑臂可移动地安装在第二框架上。 临时支撑臂包括用于将车辆保持在支撑件上的保持装置。 车辆包括连接在框架和臂之间的电机装置,用于相对于彼此移动,以便清除在支撑件上遇到的障碍物。

    Remote-Controlled Vehicle Designed to be Mounted on a Support and Capable of Clearing an Obstacle
    9.
    发明申请
    Remote-Controlled Vehicle Designed to be Mounted on a Support and Capable of Clearing an Obstacle 有权
    遥控车辆设计安装在支架上,能够清除障碍物

    公开(公告)号:US20080276823A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-13

    申请号:US11578600

    申请日:2005-04-15

    IPC分类号: B61B7/06

    CPC分类号: B61B7/06

    摘要: The invention concerns a remote-controlled vehicle designed to be mounted on a support and capable of clearing an obstacle on the support. The vehicle comprises first and second mobile frames. At least one articulated arm is mounted mobile on the first frame and a wheel is mounted on the articulated arm to maintain the vehicle on the support. A fastening means co-operates with the wheel and is adapted to retain the wheel on the support. At least one temporary support arm is mounted mobile on the second frame. The temporary support arm comprises retaining means for maintaining the vehicle on the support. The vehicle comprises motor means connected between the frames and the arms for moving same with respect to one another so as to clear an obstacle encountered on the support.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种被设计为安装在支撑件上并且能够清除支撑件上的障碍物的遥控车辆。 车辆包括第一和第二移动框架。 至少一个铰接臂可移动地安装在第一框架上,并且车轮安装在铰接臂上以将车辆保持在支撑件上。 紧固装置与车轮配合并且适于将车轮保持在支撑件上。 至少一个临时支撑臂可移动地安装在第二框架上。 临时支撑臂包括用于将车辆保持在支撑件上的保持装置。 车辆包括连接在框架和臂之间的电机装置,用于相对于彼此移动,以便清除在支撑件上遇到的障碍物。