BATTERY-STRING MIDPOINT VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD

    公开(公告)号:US20240175932A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-30

    申请号:US18514012

    申请日:2023-11-20

    申请人: C&C Power, Inc.

    摘要: A mid-string voltage sensor is disposed in proximity to a storage-battery string and determines an error signal between the expected mid-string voltage and the actual mid-string voltage to aid in detecting faults in one or more of the batteries of the string. Each sensor is connected to or close to the battery string terminals and to a terminal at the midpoint of the group of batteries connected in series. The arrangement suppresses errors due to common-impedance coupling, and the measured voltages are decoupled from the battery system, prior to determining the error. A fractional error voltage is derived using a logarithmic ratio amplifier so that the error signal determination is performed at the sensor, with the resultant error signal suitable for coupling to a battery health monitor.

    MAINTENANCE BYPASS ASSEMBLY FOR UNINTERRUPTABLE POWER SUPPLY

    公开(公告)号:US20220131408A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-04-28

    申请号:US17572075

    申请日:2022-01-10

    申请人: C&C Power, Inc.

    IPC分类号: H02J9/06 H02J9/08

    摘要: Where an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) is used in a system to ensure highly reliable power supply to an electronic system, occasional maintenance or repair of the UPS or its storage batteries may be required. Effecting this servicing while ensuring that the utility power continues to be supplied to the load may involve a Maintenance Bypass Assembly (MBA) comprising a plurality of manually-operated circuit breakers. The possibility of an incorrect actuation of such circuit breakers is precluded by the coordination of a plurality of electromechanically actuated circuit breakers in communication with a controller that may store a table of permitted state transitions and sequences for safe operation. Such operation may be confirmed by one or more sensors monitored by the controller.

    Battery system safety shield
    3.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09799876B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-24

    申请号:US15340555

    申请日:2016-11-01

    申请人: C & C Power, Inc.

    IPC分类号: H01M2/34 H01M2/10 H01M2/30

    摘要: Storage batteries connected in series in an uninterruptable or back-up power supply system may have voltage potential differences between exposed terminals or conductors that exceed safety limits. A demountable insulating shield having apertures may be positioned so that the series string may be broken into a plurality of series sub-strings having a lesser potential difference has a cover over the aperture through which the series string configuration may be connected and disconnected. The cover may be an insulating material removably fastened to the insulating shield or a sliding cover that is captivated to the insulating shield. When the series string has been divided in to the sub-strings, the insulating shield may be demounted from the structure housing the batteries so that the batteries or their connections may be serviced.

    BATTERY SYSTEM AND MANAGEMENT METHOD
    4.
    发明申请
    BATTERY SYSTEM AND MANAGEMENT METHOD 有权
    电池系统和管理方法

    公开(公告)号:US20170067965A9

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-09

    申请号:US13775753

    申请日:2013-02-25

    IPC分类号: G01R31/36

    摘要: A system and method for monitoring the status of a system of battery strings is described. The battery string current is measured by a current sensor urged into contact with a metallic element in which the battery string current is flowing. The time history of the battery string current and voltage is interpreted to determine whether the battery string is discharging, charging or in a fully charged state. A moving average current in the charging state is used to establish a threshold for determining whether a thermal runaway condition exists. The moving average is maintained at the value that existed at a time when the battery string has been disconnected from the system current bus.

    摘要翻译: 描述了用于监视电池串系统的状态的系统和方法。 电池组电流由与电池组电流流动的金属元件接触的电流传感器来测量。 解释电池组电流和电压的时间历程以确定电池串是放电充电还是处于完全充电状态。 使用充电状态下的移动平均电流来建立用于确定是否存在热失控状况的阈值。 移动平均值保持在电池串与系统当前总线断开时存在的值。

    Battery system and management method
    5.
    发明授权
    Battery system and management method 有权
    电池系统及管理方法

    公开(公告)号:US09577443B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-21

    申请号:US13775753

    申请日:2013-02-25

    IPC分类号: H02J7/04 H02J7/06 H02J7/00

    摘要: A system and method for monitoring the status of a system of battery strings is described. The battery string current is measured by a current sensor urged into contact with a metallic element in which the battery string current is flowing. The time history of the battery string current and voltage is interpreted to determine whether the battery string is discharging, charging or in a fully charged state. A moving average current in the charging state is used to establish a threshold for determining whether a thermal runaway condition exists. The moving average is maintained at the value that existed at a time when the battery string has been disconnected from the system current bus.

    摘要翻译: 描述了用于监视电池串系统的状态的系统和方法。 电池组电流由与电池组电流流动的金属元件接触的电流传感器来测量。 解释电池组电流和电压的时间历程以确定电池串是放电充电还是处于完全充电状态。 使用充电状态下的移动平均电流来建立用于确定是否存在热失控状况的阈值。 移动平均值保持在电池串与系统当前总线断开时存在的值。

    Battery system safety shield and method
    6.
    发明授权
    Battery system safety shield and method 有权
    电池系统安全屏蔽及方法

    公开(公告)号:US09570732B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-14

    申请号:US14538359

    申请日:2014-11-11

    IPC分类号: H01M2/34

    摘要: Storage batteries connected in series in an uninterruptible or back-up power supply system may have voltage potential differences between exposed terminals or conductors that exceed safety limits. A demountable insulating shield having apertures may be positioned so that the series string may be broken into a plurality of series sub-strings having a lesser potential difference has a cover over the aperture through which the series string configuration may be connected and disconnected. The cover may be an insulating material removably fastened to the insulating shield or a sliding cover that is captivated to the insulating shield. When the series string has been divided in to the sub-strings, the insulating shield may be demounted from the structure housing the batteries so that the batteries or their connections may be serviced.

    摘要翻译: 在不间断或备用电源系统中串联连接的蓄电池可能具有超过安全限制的暴露端子或导体之间的电压电位差。 具有孔的可拆卸绝缘屏蔽可以被定位成使得串联串可以被分成具有较小电位差的多个串联子串,其上有孔可以连接和断开串联串联配置。 盖可以是可拆卸地紧固到绝缘屏蔽物上的绝缘材料或被绝缘屏蔽件吸住的滑盖。 当串联串被分成子串时,可以从容纳电池的结构中拆下绝缘屏蔽,使得可以维修电池或其连接。

    Battery system and management method
    7.
    发明授权
    Battery system and management method 有权
    电池系统及管理方法

    公开(公告)号:US08558712B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-15

    申请号:US12793025

    申请日:2010-06-03

    IPC分类号: G08B21/00 H02J7/00

    摘要: A system and method for monitoring the status of a system of battery strings is described. The system includes a current sensor for each of the battery strings, and a controller configured to compare the measured current with criteria to determine whether the battery is in a thermal runaway state. Prior to entering the thermal runaway state the battery current characteristics may indicate other less serious states. Warning messages are provided for selected events, and the battery string is disconnected from the remainder of the system when a thermal runaway state is encountered. The system may provide a local indication of status and may also interface with a communications network to provide for remote monitoring.

    摘要翻译: 描述了用于监视电池串系统的状态的系统和方法。 该系统包括用于每个电池串的电流传感器,以及控制器,被配置为将所测量的电流与标准进行比较,以确定电池是否处于热失控状态。 在进入热失控状态之前,电池电流特性可能表示其他不太严重的状态。 为所选事件提供警告信息,当遇到热失控状态时,电池组与系统的其余部分断开连接。 该系统可以提供状态的本地指示,并且还可以与通信网络接口以提供远程监视。

    Equipment cabinet
    8.
    发明申请
    Equipment cabinet 有权
    设备柜

    公开(公告)号:US20070278915A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-12-06

    申请号:US11799626

    申请日:2007-05-02

    IPC分类号: A47B43/00 H05K5/00

    摘要: An equipment cabinet having a corrugation in the side panels is disclosed. The panels are affixed to a base by bolting or welding so as to be disposed opposite each other. Holes are provided in opposing surfaces the so that cross members may be secured in a position between the opposing side panels of the cabinet to form a support structure for equipment, such as batteries. Equipment may also be attached using mounting brackets. An equipment retaining bracket includes a retaining cross member, an L-shaped bracket and a bolt to joint the retaining cross member and the L-shaped bracket so as to secure the battery in two dimensions. Retaining brackets may be provided at the front and the rear surfaces of the equipment and, in cooperation with the cross members, retain the equipment in the cabinet.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种在侧面板上具有波纹的设备柜。 面板通过螺栓连接或焊接固定在基座上,以便彼此相对设置。 孔设置在相对的表面上,使得横向构件可以固定在机柜的相对侧面板之间的位置,以形成诸如电池的设备的支撑结构。 也可以使用安装支架连接设备。 设备保持支架包括保持横梁,L形支架和用于连接保持横梁和L形支架的螺栓,以将电池固定在两个维度上。 保持支架可以设置在设备的前表面和后表面处,并且与横向构件协作,将设备保持在机柜中。

    Battery system and management method

    公开(公告)号:US10302707B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-28

    申请号:US15410504

    申请日:2017-01-19

    申请人: C & C Power, Inc.

    摘要: A system and method for monitoring the status of a system of battery strings is described. The battery string current is measured by a current sensor urged into contact with a metallic element in which the battery string current is flowing. The time history of the battery string current and voltage is interpreted to determine whether the battery string is discharging, charging or in a fully charged state. A moving average current in the charging state is used to establish a threshold for determining whether a thermal runaway condition exists. The moving average is maintained at the value that existed at a time when the battery string has been disconnected from the system current bus.

    BATTERY SYSTEM SAFETY SHIELD
    10.
    发明申请
    BATTERY SYSTEM SAFETY SHIELD 有权
    电池系统安全防护

    公开(公告)号:US20170047577A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-16

    申请号:US15340555

    申请日:2016-11-01

    IPC分类号: H01M2/34 H01M2/10 H01M2/30

    摘要: Storage batteries connected in series in an uninterruptable or back-up power supply system may have voltage potential differences between exposed terminals or conductors that exceed safety limits. A demountable insulating shield having apertures may be positioned so that the series string may be broken into a plurality of series sub-strings having a lesser potential difference has a cover over the aperture through which the series string configuration may be connected and disconnected. The cover may be an insulating material removably fastened to the insulating shield or a sliding cover that is captivated to the insulating shield. When the series string has been divided in to the sub-strings, the insulating shield may be demounted from the structure housing the batteries so that the batteries or their connections may be serviced.

    摘要翻译: 串联连接在不间断或备用电源系统中的蓄电池可能具有超过安全限制的暴露端子或导体之间的电压电位差。 具有孔的可拆卸绝缘屏蔽可以被定位成使得串联串可以被分成具有较小电位差的多个串联子串,其上有孔可以连接和断开串联串联配置。 盖可以是可拆卸地紧固到绝缘屏蔽物上的绝缘材料或被绝缘屏蔽件吸住的滑盖。 当串联串被分成子串时,可以从容纳电池的结构中拆下绝缘屏蔽,使得可以维修电池或其连接。