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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 23, 2017
Filed:
Dec. 15, 2014
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Juan Lopez, Madison Heights, MI (US);
Nondo G. Basoukeas, Northville, MI (US);
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A vehicle includes a traction battery that is coupled to an external charger via a charge port. The traction battery has a maximum charge current. At least one conducting element between the charger and the traction battery is configured with a continuous current rating that is less than the maximum charge current. A controller within a vehicle charging system is programmed to control the current flow through the conducting element such that a current greater than the continuous current rating is conducted for less than a predetermined time that is based on an expected temperature rise of the conducting element.