Multi-mode battery charger

摘要

In one embodiment a multi-mode battery charger for a vehicle is provided. The charger includes a controller. The controller is electrically coupled to a plurality of charging systems. Each charging system is 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 is 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.

主权项

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, and wherein the inductive charging system includes a receiver and a power rectifier positioned on the vehicle for providing the second power directly to the battery.