发明名称 |
Battery pack and line open detecting method thereof |
摘要 |
A battery pack and a method of operating the battery pack are disclosed. The battery pack includes a plurality of battery cells and is configured to open a terminal of the battery if an open circuit is detected in a line connecting battery cells. |
申请公布号 |
US8872477(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2014.10.28 |
申请号 |
US201012972227 |
申请日期 |
2010.12.17 |
申请人 |
Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. |
发明人 |
Yang Jongwoon;Hwang Euijeong;Segawa Susumu;Kim Jinwan;Yun Hanseok;Kim Beomgyu |
分类号 |
H02J7/00 |
主分类号 |
H02J7/00 |
代理机构 |
Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear LLP |
代理人 |
Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear LLP |
主权项 |
1. A battery pack, comprising:
a battery including a plurality of battery cells; a plurality of connection lines connected between the plurality of battery cells; a control unit configured to control a charging and discharging operation of the battery; and a protection circuit unit connected to the battery and to the control unit, wherein the control unit is configured to send a signal to open the protection circuit unit when a line open condition in a connection line is detected, wherein the protection circuit unit comprises a fuse connected between a positive terminal of the battery and a charging terminal of the battery pack, a heat resistor connected between the fuse and the control unit, and a control switch connected to the heat resistor and to the control unit; a voltage sensing and balancing circuit connected to the battery and to the control unit, wherein the voltage sensing and balancing circuit is configured to sense a voltage of the battery, and to control balancing of the battery; and an analog switch unit configured to determine a voltage of an additional battery cell, wherein the analog switch unit comprises a plurality of switches connected to a flying capacitor. |
地址 |
Yongin-si KR |