METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHARGING AND DISCHARGING BATTERY
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1. An apparatus for charging and discharging a battery, the apparatus comprising:
- at least one tray for charging and discharging;
a plurality of battery cells included in the at least one tray; and
a power control system to supply power to the plurality of battery cells connected in series through a power line,wherein the power control system controls a current flowing through the plurality of battery cells connected in series.
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Abstract
Disclosed is an apparatus and methods for charging and discharging a battery, the apparatus including at least one tray provided in a charge/discharge structure, or detached from the charge/discharge structure, for charging and discharging, a plurality of battery cells included in the at least one tray, and a power control system to supply power to the plurality of battery cells connected in series through a power line, wherein the power control system controls a current flowing through the plurality of battery cells connected in series.
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1. An apparatus for charging and discharging a battery, the apparatus comprising:
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at least one tray for charging and discharging; a plurality of battery cells included in the at least one tray; and a power control system to supply power to the plurality of battery cells connected in series through a power line, wherein the power control system controls a current flowing through the plurality of battery cells connected in series. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A charging and discharging system comprising:
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at least one tray comprising a plurality of battery cells connected in series; a moving unit to transport the at least one tray along a predetermined path for charging and discharging the plurality of battery cells included in the at least one tray; a charge/discharge structure comprising a power control system for supplying power to the plurality of battery cells included in the at least one tray through a power line; and a mechanical structure to dispose the at least one tray transported for charging and discharging to the charge/discharge structure, wherein the power control system controls a current flowing through the plurality of battery cells connected in series. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of charging and discharging a battery, the method comprising:
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connecting a plurality of battery cells on at least one tray provided in a charge/discharge structure, or detached from the charge/discharge structure, for charging and discharging; supplying power to the plurality of battery cells through a power line connected to a power control system; controlling a voltage of the supplied power; and charging or discharging the plurality of battery cells by controlling a current flowing through the plurality of battery cells via the controlling of the voltage, wherein the plurality of battery cells are connected in series. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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