Abstract:
In one embodiment, a battery management system comprising a first circuit comprising a first plurality of circuit elements arranged in series, the first plurality of circuit elements comprising: a direct current (DC) voltage source, and first plural switching devices, each of the first plural switching devices connected to, and operably switched by, a first detection device associated with a battery module to cause a voltage difference responsive to detection of an event corresponding to operation of the battery module.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, a system comprising a battery set (140) comprising plural battery cells configured in a circuit; and a control system (120) configured to switch current flow in the circuit from bi-directional flow to and from the battery set to mono-directional flow to or from the battery set based on an over-charging or over-discharging condition.
Abstract:
A rechargeable battery, battery set or battery pack having a circuit or a plurality of circuits for providing self-discharging thereof electrically connected in parallel are used to form rechargeable battery assemblies and electric power supply systems for use in electric and hybrid vehicles and the like.