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Apparatus and method for locating and isolating failed cells in a battery

  • US 5,227,259 A
  • Filed: 07/24/1991
  • Issued: 07/13/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/24/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for locating and electrically isolating failed cells in a network of cells within a battery, said apparatus comprising:

  • means for determining the condition of said cells of said network of cells of said battery so as to identify a failed cell, said determining means including;

    means for sampling the electrical properties of said cells of said battery;

    means for interpreting said electrical properties of said cells to determine the condition of said cells; and

    means for conveying an activation signal to said failed cell; and

    means for altering the electrical connection between said filed cell and said network of cells of said battery, said altering means being coupled and responsive to said determining means.

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