Apple inc. (20240291304). USING BATTERY CHARGER AS A HEATER simplified abstract
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USING BATTERY CHARGER AS A HEATER
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Inventor(s)
Ashish K. Sahoo of Santa Clara CA (US)
Brandon Pierquet of San Francisco CA (US)
Anish Prasai of Santa Clara CA (US)
USING BATTERY CHARGER AS A HEATER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240291304 titled 'USING BATTERY CHARGER AS A HEATER
The patent application describes a battery charging system with two charger modules, each connected to an AC source and a battery, with control circuitry to manage charging and discharging.
- The first charger module charges or discharges the battery based on control circuitry signals.
- The second charger module generates heat without delivering charging current to the battery when the first charger is charging the battery.
- The second charger module generates heat without delivering current to the AC source when discharging the battery.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicle charging systems - Renewable energy storage solutions - Backup power systems
Problems Solved: - Efficient battery charging and discharging - Heat management in charging systems
Benefits: - Improved battery performance - Enhanced safety during charging - Energy-efficient operation
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Battery Charging Systems for Various Industries This technology can be utilized in electric vehicle charging stations, solar energy storage systems, and emergency power backup solutions, catering to a wide range of industries.
Prior Art: Researchers can explore existing patents related to battery charging systems, heat management in charging modules, and control circuitry for efficient energy transfer.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are continuously studying advancements in battery technology, control systems for charging, and heat dissipation methods in charging modules.
Questions about Battery Charging Systems: 1. How does this technology improve battery performance compared to traditional charging systems? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with implementing this advanced battery charging system?
Original Abstract Submitted
a battery charging system can include a first charger module having a first ac side couplable to an ac source and a first dc side couplable to a battery and first control circuitry that operates the first charger to charge or discharge the battery; and a second charger module having a second ac side couplable to the ac source and a second dc side couplable to the battery and second control circuitry that operates the second charger to generate heat, wherein: if the first charger module is charging the battery from the ac source, the second control circuitry operates the second charger to generate heat without delivering charging current to the battery; and if the second charger is discharging the battery to the ac source, the second control circuitry operates the second charger to generate heat without delivering current to the ac source.
