Resettable electronic fuse for high-power devices

    公开(公告)号:US11967817B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-23

    申请号:US17051504

    申请日:2020-07-17

    CPC classification number: H02H3/087 H02H5/047 H02H7/18 H02H3/066

    Abstract: A resettable electronic fuse for a high-power device such as a power tool, a battery pack for the power tool, or a battery pack charger. The resettable electronic fuse is connected in a current path of the device and is operable or configured to selectively interrupt current through the resettable electronic fuse based on a detected condition of the device (e.g., a detected fault condition of the device). The resettable electronic fuse is also configured to be reset after a detected fault condition has ended. In some embodiments, the resettable electronic fuse is configured to reset itself. In other embodiments, the resettable electronic fuse is configured to receive a signal (e.g., from a device controller) to reset.

    CONSTANT POWER CHARGING OF A POWER TOOL BATTERY PACK

    公开(公告)号:US20230008944A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-12

    申请号:US17857775

    申请日:2022-07-05

    Abstract: A battery pack charger including a housing, a charging circuit, a first charger terminal and a second charger terminal connected to the charging circuit and configured for providing charging power to a battery pack, and a controller. The controller includes a processor and a memory. The controller is configured to charge the battery pack with a constant power charge, switch to a constant voltage charge when a voltage of the battery pack reaches a predetermined threshold, and charge the battery pack with the constant voltage charge.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING A BATTERY PACK FOR A BATTERY PACK POWERED POWER TOOL

    公开(公告)号:US20220166235A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-26

    申请号:US17530747

    申请日:2021-11-19

    Abstract: Systems described herein include a battery pack including one or more battery cells and a first resistive element connected to a positive electrode of a first battery cell. The systems also include an external device capable of receiving the battery pack. The external device includes a second resistive element, a switch, and a controller. The second resistive element is configured to be in series with the first resistive element upon the battery pack being received within the external device. The switch is positioned in series with the second resistive element and a common potential is coupled to both the battery pack and the external device. The controller is configured to activate the switch, measure a voltage between the first resistive element and the second resistive element in response to the switch being activated, and determine an identification of the battery pack based on the measured voltage.

    BATTERY MODULE-LEVEL BALANCING OF PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY

    公开(公告)号:US20210281084A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-09

    申请号:US17190158

    申请日:2021-03-02

    Abstract: A portable power supply including a first subcore including a first plurality of battery cells, a second subcore including a second plurality battery cells and electrically connected in series with the first subcore, and a controller including an electronic processor. The controller is configured to receive a first voltage value indicative of a voltage of the first plurality of battery cells from the first subcore and a second voltage value indicative of a voltage of the second plurality of battery cells from the second subcore. The controller is further configured to determine a difference between the first voltage value and the second voltage value, compare the difference to a balance threshold, and perform a balancing operation when the difference is greater than or equal to the balance threshold.

    RESETTABLE ELECTRONIC FUSE FOR HIGH-POWER DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20240275161A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-15

    申请号:US18642039

    申请日:2024-04-22

    CPC classification number: H02H3/087 H02H5/047 H02H7/18 H02H3/066

    Abstract: A resettable electronic fuse for a high-power device such as a power tool, a battery pack for the power tool, or a battery pack charger. The resettable electronic fuse is connected in a current path of the device and is operable or configured to selectively interrupt current through the resettable electronic fuse based on a detected condition of the device (e.g., a detected fault condition of the device). The resettable electronic fuse is also configured to be reset after a detected fault condition has ended. In some embodiments, the resettable electronic fuse is configured to reset itself. In other embodiments, the resettable electronic fuse is configured to receive a signal (e.g., from a device controller) to reset.

    RESETTABLE ELECTRONIC FUSE FOR HIGH-POWER DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20230144937A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-11

    申请号:US17051504

    申请日:2020-07-17

    CPC classification number: H02H3/087 H02H5/047 H02H7/18 H02H3/066

    Abstract: A resettable electronic fuse for a high-power device such as a power tool, a battery pack for the power tool, or a battery pack charger. The resettable electronic fuse is connected in a current path of the device and is operable or configured to selectively interrupt current through the resettable electronic fuse based on a detected condition of the device (e.g., a detected fault condition of the device). The resettable electronic fuse is also configured to be reset after a detected fault condition has ended. In some embodiments, the resettable electronic fuse is configured to reset itself. In other embodiments, the resettable electronic fuse is configured to receive a signal (e.g., from a device controller) to reset.

    PORTABLE POWER SOURCE WITH LOW POWER DISPLAY

    公开(公告)号:US20210359350A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-18

    申请号:US17319501

    申请日:2021-05-13

    Abstract: A portable power supply including a housing, a circuit, a battery power source, and an electronic-ink display. The housing supports a battery power source and a power outlet. The circuit is supported by the housing and includes a power input from the battery power source, a power output on the power outlet, and an inverter electrically connected between the power input and the power output. The battery power source includes a battery cell electrically connectable to the power input. Power is transferrable from the battery cell to the circuit to be output through the power output. The electronic-ink display is configured to display one or more parameters associated with the portable power source.

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