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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 03, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 07, 2010
Thomas T. Hartley, Mogadore, OH (US);
Benjamin Magistro, Odenton, MD (US);
Thomas Vo, Akron, OH (US);
Thomas T. Hartley, Mogadore, OH (US);
Benjamin Magistro, Odenton, MD (US);
Thomas Vo, Akron, OH (US);
The University of Akron, Akron, OH (US);
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to a device and method for stabilizing a battery pack, wherein the battery pack stabilization device has a by-pass circuit to prevent individual cell overcharge. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to an efficient balancing and monitoring system for use in an electric vehicle that utilizes nickel-zinc-based batteries. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a device that permits over-voltage protection as well as the ability to monitor cell voltage. In still another embodiment, the present invention provides a method to coordinate multiple packs of cells within a vehicle so a driver could be aware of possible distance and time parameters, as well as a monitoring or alert system to inform the driver of reduced power, thus preventing damage to the cells.