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RECHARGEABLE BATTERY ASSEMBLY AND POWER SYSTEM USING SAME

  • US 20100270972A1
  • Filed: 07/13/2010
  • Published: 10/28/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/17/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for charging a plurality of rechargeable battery assemblies electrically connected in series with a battery charger, each battery assembly comprising a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, and means for self-discharging the rechargeable battery electrically connected in parallel with the battery terminals, said method comprisingcontinually determining a voltage across the positive and negative terminals of each battery, thenif the voltage is ≧

  • a preset value, self-discharge the battery until the voltage is equal to the preset voltage, thenfurther self-discharge the battery for a period of time (t), wherein time (t) provides a discharge of the battery charge corresponding to a preset percentage of the battery'"'"'s charge capacity.

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