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Multi-mode battery charger

  • US 9,434,263 B2
  • Filed: 08/30/2013
  • Issued: 09/06/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/05/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A multi-mode battery charger for a vehicle comprising:

  • a controller for being electrically coupled to a plurality of charging systems, each charging system being configured to provide a first power from an external power source and to convert the first power into a second power that is suitable for storage on at least one battery on the vehicle, the controller being configured to enable a first charging system of the plurality of charging systems to provide the first power based on a charging priority order in the event two or more of the plurality of charging systems are each determined to provide the first power to the vehicle at the same time,wherein the plurality of charging systems comprise an inductive charging system, a conductive charging system, and a direct current (DC) quick charging system, andwherein the inductive charging system includes a receiver and a power rectifier positioned on the vehicle for providing the second power directly to the battery.

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