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。

    COMPACT SCROLL FAN ASSEMBLY
    8.
    发明申请
    COMPACT SCROLL FAN ASSEMBLY 有权
    紧凑式风扇组件

    公开(公告)号:US20120051904A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-01

    申请号:US13224031

    申请日:2011-09-01

    IPC分类号: F04D29/40

    摘要: A radial fan assembly for use in a powered air purifying respirator includes at least an impeller, a printed circuit board and a scroll casing. The scroll casing has a first and a second scroll casing element. The second scroll casing element includes at least a portion of the printed circuit board. When the radial fan assembly is used in a powered air purifying respirators, the respirator may also include components such as a filter assembly.

    摘要翻译: 用于动力空气净化呼吸器的径向风扇组件至少包括叶轮,印刷电路板和涡形壳体。 涡旋壳体具有第一和第二涡旋壳体元件。 第二涡旋壳体元件包括印刷电路板的至少一部分。 当径向风扇组件用于动力空气净化呼吸器中时,呼吸器还可以包括诸如过滤器组件的部件。

    Vehicle tracking system incorporating traffic signal preemption
    9.
    发明授权
    Vehicle tracking system incorporating traffic signal preemption 失效
    车辆跟踪系统结合交通信号抢占

    公开(公告)号:US5602739A

    公开(公告)日:1997-02-11

    申请号:US562352

    申请日:1995-11-22

    CPC分类号: G08G1/127 G08G1/123

    摘要: An embedded system controller-based vehicle tracking system using vehicle positioning. An embedded system controller controls a traffic intersection using an optical system. The embedded system controller receives a vehicle location and a vehicle schedule. The embedded system controller calculates whether the vehicle is on time and reports the on-time status to the driver interface. The driver may -request that the system report a panic or emergency situation to the dispatch center through an external data communications network. The external data communications network may also send vehicle status, such as vehicle position and vehicle condition. A transit company using the system may provide vehicles equipped with the vehicle tracking system with schedules on a daily basis, using a portable data transfer device. The embedded system controller also communicates to the vehicle data network for the communication of vehicle position. A global positioning system receiver may be used to provide the position of the vehicle to the embedded system controller.

    摘要翻译: 一种基于车载定位的嵌入式系统控制器车辆跟踪系统。 嵌入式系统控制器使用光学系统控制交通路口。 嵌入式系统控制器接收车辆位置和车辆时间表。 嵌入式系统控制器计算车辆是否准时,并将驾驶员接口的准时状态报告。 驾驶员可能会要求系统通过外部数据通信网络向调度中心报告紧急情况。 外部数据通信网络还可以发送车辆状态,例如车辆位置和车辆状态。 使用该系统的中转公司可以使用便携式数据传送装置,每天为装备有车辆跟踪系统的车辆提供日程表。 嵌入式系统控制器还与车辆数据网络通信,用于车辆位置的通信。 可以使用全球定位系统接收器来将车辆的位置提供给嵌入式系统控制器。