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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2025
Filed:
Dec. 01, 2021
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Alexander Cameron Crosman, Iii, Dunlap, IL (US);
Garrett Tyler Nielson, Schererville, IN (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A system for initializing operations of one or more batteries of a lithium-ion battery pack to supply electric power to an electrical load includes a switching device, an output device, and a controller. The switching device is configured to move between a first position to facilitate supply of electric power from the batteries to the electrical load and a second position to restrict supply of electric power from the batteries to the electrical load. The output device is configured to be activated to indicate an availability of the batteries to supply electric power to the electrical load. The controller receives an input, actuates a contactor associated with at least one battery to facilitate electrical connection between the at least one battery and the electrical load, and moves the switching device to the first position to cause an activation of the output device in response to the actuation of the contactor.