公开(公告)号：WO1995008197A1

公开(公告)日：1995-03-23

申请号：PCT/US1994009663

申请日：1994-08-26

Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC.

Inventor： MOTOROLA, INC. ,  MEADOWS, Vernon ,  ANANI, Anaba, A. ,  FERNANDEZ, Jose, M.

IPC: H01M10/44

CPC classification number: H01M10/44 ,  H02J7/0081 ,  H02J7/0086

Abstract: A rechargeable battery (208) is charged using a charger (202). The charge current provided by charger (202) is a stepped-down pulse where the battery charge current rate change is determined by the rise time of the battery voltage. The charge pulse sequence is repeated after the polarization recovery period is completed. The polarization recovery time of the previous period will determine if the stepped-down pulse has to be modified.

Abstract translation: 使用充电器（202）对可充电电池（208）进行充电。 由充电器（202）提供的充电电流是电池充电电流速率变化由电池电压的上升时间确定的降压脉冲。 在极化恢复期完成之后重复充电脉冲序列。 上一个周期的极化恢复时间将决定是否必须修改降压脉冲。

公开(公告)号：WO1996013890A1

公开(公告)日：1996-05-09

申请号：PCT/US1995012706

申请日：1995-10-04

Applicant: MOTOROLA INC.

Inventor： MOTOROLA INC. ,  FERNANDEZ, Jose, M. ,  GARRETT, Scott, M. ,  MEADOWS, Vernon

IPC: H02J07/04

CPC classification number: H02J7/0031

Abstract: A battery pack (12) for powering a device (14) sensitive to input voltage contains a protection switch (28) and a control circuit (26). When the battery pack (12) is charged by a charger (10) and the voltage of the battery pack approaches the maximum safe level of the device (14), the control circuit (26) causes the protection switch (28) to electrically switch open to protect the device (14) from excessive voltage potentially output by the charger. Where the cells (16) are lithium ion cells or a type having a maximum safe voltage, a safety switch (49) is included to interrupt charge current (52) through the cells (16). The safety switch (49) is delayed by resistor/capacitor network (51, 53) so that it switches after the protection switch (28). The safety switch (49) includes a diode (58) to allow the device (14) to remain powered while the safety switch is blocking charge current. Further, diodes (40 and 42) are required to eliminate measurement error of the control circuit (26) if the battery pack (12) is charged through the device contacts (20 and 24).

Abstract translation: 用于为对输入电压敏感的装置（14）供电的电池组（12）包含保护开关（28）和控制电路（26）。 当电池组（12）由充电器（10）充电并且电池组的电压接近装置（14）的最大安全电平时，控制电路（26）使保护开关（28）电开关 打开以保护设备（14）免受充电器潜在输出的过大电压。 在电池（16）是锂离子电池或具有最大安全电压的类型的情况下，包括安全开关（49）以通过电池（16）中断充电电流（52）。 安全开关（49）由电阻/电容网络（51,53）延迟，使其在保护开关（28）之后切换。 安全开关（49）包括二极管（58），以在安全开关阻塞充电电流时允许装置（14）保持供电。 此外，如果电池组（12）通过装置触点（20和24）充电，则需要二极管（40和42）来消除控制电路（26）的测量误差。

公开(公告)号：EP0789947B1

公开(公告)日：2000-08-30

申请号：EP95936238.5

申请日：1995-10-04

Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC.

Inventor： FERNANDEZ, Jose, M. ,  GARRETT, Scott, M. ,  MEADOWS, Vernon

IPC: H02J7/04 ,  H02J7/10 ,  H02J7/02

CPC classification number: H02J7/0031

Abstract: A battery pack (12) for powering a device (14) sensitive to input voltage contains a protection switch (28) and a control circuit (26). When the battery pack (12) is charged by a charger (10) and the voltage of the battery pack approaches the maximum safe level of the device (14), the control circuit (26) causes the protection switch (28) to electrically switch open to protect the device (14) from excessive voltage potentially output by the charger. Where the cells (16) are lithium ion cells or a type having a maximum safe voltage, a safety switch (49) is included to interrupt charge current (52) through the cells (16). The safety switch (49) is delayed by resistor/capacitor network (51, 53) so that it switches after the protection switch (28). The safety switch (49) includes a diode (58) to allow the device (14) to remain powered while the safety switch is blocking charge current. Further, diodes (40 and 42) are required to eliminate measurement error of the control circuit (26) if the battery pack (12) is charged through the device contacts (20 and 24).

公开(公告)号：EP1016146A1

公开(公告)日：2000-07-05

申请号：EP98920155.3

申请日：1998-04-30

Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC.

Inventor： DECKER, Edward, V. ,  THOMAS, George ,  DESAI, Venus ,  MEADOWS, Vernon ,  BRESIN, Mark

IPC: H01M2/00

CPC classification number: H01M2/345 ,  H01M2/34 ,  H01M2/348

Abstract: A secondary battery (100) includes a cell (110) having a positive terminal (115) and a negative terminal (120), a device (130, 140) for coupling the positive terminal (115) to the negative terminal (120) in response to swelling of the cell (100), and a fuse (125) coupled between the positive terminal (115) and the negative terminal (120) in response to swelling of the cell (110). According to another aspect of the present invention, a secondary battery (700) has external contacts (150, 155) and includes a cell (110) having a positive terminal (115) and a negative terminal (120) that are coupled to the external contacts (150, 155) during normal cell operation. In response to swelling of the cell (110), a device (705, 720, 725, 730, 735) decouples at least one of the positive and negative terminals (115, 120) from at least one of the external contacts (150, 155) in response to swelling of the cell (110).

公开(公告)号：WO1997019475A1

公开(公告)日：1997-05-29

申请号：PCT/US1996018531

申请日：1996-11-19

Applicant: MOTOROLA INC.

Inventor： MOTOROLA INC. ,  HWANG, B., Chester ,  FERNANDEZ, Jose, M. ,  MEADOWS, Vernon ,  THOMAS, Simon ,  AMERO, Willard, F., Jr.

IPC: H01M02/10

CPC classification number: H01M10/425 ,  H01M2/1066 ,  H01M2/20 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M10/486 ,  H01M2200/10 ,  H02J7/0011

Abstract: A modular battery pack (10) is described having several embodiments. In general, the modular battery pack has a battery cell cartridge (12), a circuit cartridge (14), and a housing (16). In conventional battery packs these three elements are combined into one single unit. The invention modularizes these components such that portions may be reused and shared. This results in a more cost effective power system for a portable electrical or electronic device (40) since, once the battery cell or cells (48) have expired, they can be replaced without having to replace the other components, in particular the circuitry.

Abstract translation: 描述了具有几个实施例的模块化电池组（10）。 通常，模块化电池组具有电池盒（12），电路盒（14）和壳体（16）。 在传统的电池组中，这三个元件组合成一个单一的单元。 本发明模块化了这些组件，使得可以重复使用和共享部分。 这导致用于便携式电气或电子设备（40）的更具成本效益的电力系统，因为一旦电池单体（48）已经期满，它们可以被替换，而不必替换其它部件，特别是电路。

公开(公告)号：WO1996030960A1

公开(公告)日：1996-10-03

申请号：PCT/US1996003787

申请日：1996-03-21

Applicant: MOTOROLA INC.

Inventor： MOTOROLA INC. ,  DEMURO, David, Mark ,  MEADOWS, Vernon

IPC: H01M10/46

CPC classification number: H02J7/0004 ,  H01M10/44

Abstract: A battery charger (12) and battery pack (14) are each provided with a wireless communications device, (24) and (28) respectively, to communicate over a wireless channel (32). The battery charger (12) receives charging information from a memory (30) housed in the battery pack (14), and commences a recharge process in accordance with the received information when the battery pack (14) is electrically coupled to the charger (12). The charger may update the information contained in the battery's memory (30) during the recharge process.

Abstract translation: 电池充电器（12）和电池组（14）分别具有无线通信设备（24）和（28），以通过无线信道（32）进行通信。 电池充电器（12）从容纳在电池组（14）中的存储器（30）接收充电信息，并且当电池组（14）电耦合到充电器（12）时，根据接收到的信息开始再充电过程 ）。 充电器可以在充电过程期间更新包含在电池存储器（30）中的信息。

公开(公告)号：WO1995003634A1

公开(公告)日：1995-02-02

申请号：PCT/US1994008038

申请日：1994-07-18

Applicant: MOTOROLA INC.

Inventor： MOTOROLA INC. ,  MEADOWS, Vernon ,  THOMAS, George ,  ANANI, Anaba, A.

IPC: H01M02/14

CPC classification number: H01M2/16 ,  H01M4/02 ,  H01M10/4214

Abstract: A rechargeable battery cell (10) has an integral vibrating means. The cell has a positive electrode (14), a negative electrode (16), and an electrolyte (18) disposed between the two electrodes. The electrolyte contains a piezoelectric material (20) that vibrates when subjected to an alternating electric field. In one embodiment, at least one of the electrodes contains a piezoelectric material that functions as a vibrating means when subjected to an alternating electric field. In another embodiment, a piezoelectric material that functions as a vibrating means when subjected to an alternating electric field is attached as part of a current collector (22) to at least one of the electrodes. The piezoelectric material performs an additional function of being an electronic insulator for the purpose of stacking the cells.

Abstract translation: 可再充电电池单元（10）具有整体振动装置。 电池具有正极（14），负极（16）和设置在两个电极之间的电解质（18）。 所述电解质含有在经受交变电场时振动的压电材料（20）。 在一个实施例中，电极中的至少一个包含当经受交变电场时用作振动装置的压电材料。 在另一个实施例中，当经受交变电场时用作振动装置的压电材料作为集电器（22）的一部分附着到至少一个电极。 为了堆叠电池，压电材料执行作为电子绝缘体的附加功能。

公开(公告)号：WO1996020514A1

公开(公告)日：1996-07-04

申请号：PCT/US1995015480

申请日：1995-11-29

Applicant: MOTOROLA INC.

Inventor： MOTOROLA INC. ,  FERNANDEZ, Jose, M. ,  MEADOWS, Vernon ,  GARRETT, Scott, M. ,  LAM, Dao, N. ,  KAMKE, James, F.

IPC: H01M10/48

CPC classification number: H01M10/48 ,  H01M10/486

Abstract: A battery system (400) for use with portable electronic products which includes protection circuitry for allowing the battery system to be safely recharged in a recharging system. The battery system (400) includes cells (401) and a plurality of controls including an overcharge protection circuit (433) for limiting the amount of current to the cells (401) by a charging network and a thermistor (415) and thermistor control (417) for controlling the state of the thermistor (415) to simulate a high temperature condition allowing the charging network to switch modes and accommodate battery system (400) which does not follow the charging regimen provided by charging system.

Abstract translation: 一种与便携式电子产品一起使用的电池系统（400），其包括用于允许电池系统在充电系统中安全地再充电的保护电路。 电池系统（400）包括电池（401）和多个控制装置，包括用于通过充电网络和热敏电阻（415）和热敏电阻控制（413）限制到电池（401）的电流量的过充保护电路（433） 417），用于控制热敏电阻（415）的状态以模拟允许充电网络切换模式的高温条件，并适应不遵循由充电系统提供的充电方案的电池系统（400）。

公开(公告)号：WO1992015141A1

公开(公告)日：1992-09-03

申请号：PCT/US1992000524

申请日：1992-01-22

Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC.

Inventor： MOTOROLA, INC. ,  OLIVA, Elio, J. ,  HAWKINS, Lilbert, S., III ,  MEADOWS, Vernon

IPC: H02J07/00

CPC classification number: H01M10/48 ,  G01R31/3606 ,  G01R31/3648

Abstract: A battery cycle counter (48) comprises a rechargeable battery (12) having supply (34 and 36) and charger (30 and 32) contacts, a circuit (14) for providing an input signal when the rechargeable battery (12) is being charged, and a counter (48) powered by the battery (12) and responsive to the input signal which increments a cycle count. The counter (48) has input and output ports. An analog output circuit (44 and 46) coupled to the counter output ports provides a unique analog output signal indicative of said cycle count. This counter allows a user to accurately determine how many times the battery has been cycled. A low cost and reliable battery cycle counter has been lacking in the market.

公开(公告)号：WO1996034444A1

公开(公告)日：1996-10-31

申请号：PCT/US1996005694

申请日：1996-04-24

Applicant: MOTOROLA INC.

Inventor： MOTOROLA INC. ,  FERNANDEZ, Jose, M. ,  MEADOWS, Vernon ,  MACK, Erika, Dawn ,  THANDIWE, Iilonga, P.

IPC: H02J07/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0031

Abstract: A battery pack (62) comprises cells (74), and is charged by a charger (64) providing a current level. The charger (64) is a typical nickel-cadmium battery charger providing a first charge current level in excess of an optimum charge current level. The battery pack (62) further comprises a thermal sensing element (76) and an overcurrent charge protection circuit having an overcurrent switch (78), current sense circuit (80), comparator circuit (82), and temperature signal switch (84). If the current level through the cells (74) exceeds the optimum charge current level, the current sense circuit (80) provides a signal to comparator circuit (82) which actuates the temperature signal switch (84), simulating a hot battery pack. The charger (64) then switches to a second charge current level which does not exceed the optimum charge current level. If the charger (64) does not change current levels, a switch delay (86), after a brief period, accumulates enough voltage to actuate a driver switch (88) which opens the overcurrent switch (78), disconnecting the cells (74) from the charger (64).

Abstract translation: 电池组（62）包括电池（74），并由提供电流电平的充电器（64）充电。 充电器（64）是典型的镍镉电池充电器，其提供超过最佳充电电流电平的第一充电电流电平。 电池组（62）还包括热敏元件（76）和具有过电流开关（78），电流检测电路（80），比较器电路（82）和温度信号开关（84）的过电流充电保护电路。 如果通过单元（74）的电流电平超过最佳充电电流电平，则电流感测电路（80）向比较器电路（82）提供信号，该电路致动温度信号开关（84），模拟热电池组。 然后，充电器（64）切换到不超过最佳充电电流电平的第二充电电流电平。 如果充电器（64）不改变电流水平，则在短时间之后，开关延迟（86）累积足够的电压以致动打开过电流开关（78）的驱动器开关（88），断开电池（74）， 从充电器（64）。