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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 30, 2024
Filed:
Jun. 25, 2021
Gbatteries Energy Canada Inc., Ottawa, CA;
Gbatteries Energy Canada Inc., Ottawa, CA;
Abstract
Methods and apparatuses are described for use in self-reconfigurable multi-cell batteries. The methods include receiving, by a controller, a communication from an external unit, and reconfiguring a multi-cell battery based on the communication. The external unit includes one of a load and a battery charger. The multi-cell battery includes a plurality of switches and a plurality of battery cores operatively coupled to each other, wherein each battery core includes at least one battery cell. The plurality of switches may be controlled to reconfigure the multi-cell battery based on the communication received from the external unit. The multi-cell battery may be reconfigured by connecting the plurality of battery cores in a series configuration or a parallel configuration.