Abstract: A secondary battery may include: an electrode assembly in which first and second electrode sheets are stacked and wound with a separation sheet interposed therebetween, wherein a first electrode tab protrudes in the first electrode sheet, and a second electrode tab protrudes in the second electrode sheet; a battery can to accommodate the electrode assembly therein; and a connection part above or below the electrode assembly and facing the electrode assembly, wherein the connection part has a first area made of an electrically conductive gel material; and a second area attached to the first area and made of an electrically insulating material, wherein the second area forms at least a portion of a top surface of the connection part, and at least a portion of the first electrode tab or the second electrode tab is inserted into the first area of the connection part.

Abstract: A system describing Unlimited Range Drive capabilities of electric vehicles using machine learning techniques, assisted by intelligent battery modules and high voltage continuous variable power plant, the intelligent battery and power plant modules work in harmony and continuously provide feedback to each other, causing a battery to recharge while the other is in use to drive, this charging/recharging process and dynamically switching battery in use is continued until physical life of batteries is exhausted approximately 10 to 15 years, dynamic coordination of modules with dynamic switching of batteries, achieves unlimited range drive capabilities which may exceed 1 million mile drive on a single high voltage battery charge, the system provides clean environment and cost effective solution, this platform can be implemented in larger chassis including, but not limited to light duty trucks and vans up to heavy duty cargo tractor trailer and commercial public transportation buses.

Abstract: Our system describes Unlimited Range Drive (URD) capabilities of an electrical automotive vehicle using machine learning technique, assisted by newly designed intelligent battery modules (IBM-R, IBM-D/R) and newly invented high voltage continuous variable power plant (CVPP), our intelligent battery and power plant modules work in harmony and continuously provide feedback to each other, causing a high voltage battery to recharge while other high voltage battery is in use to drive a vehicle, this charging/recharging process and dynamically switching high voltage battery in use is continued until physical life of batteries is exhausted which may be 10 to 15 years, dynamic coordination of the modules with dynamic switching of battery in use archives Unlimited Range Drive (URD) capabilities which may exceed more than 1 million miles drive on a single high voltage battery charge, our URD system provides clean environment and cost effective more than 1 million miles drive solution.

Abstract: A system describing Unlimited Range Drive capabilities of electric vehicles using machine learning techniques, assisted by intelligent battery modules and high voltage continuous variable power plant, the intelligent battery and power plant modules work in harmony and continuously provide feedback to each other, causing a battery to recharge while the other is in use to drive, this charging/recharging process and dynamically switching battery in use is continued until physical life of batteries is exhausted approximately 10 to 15 years, dynamic coordination of modules with dynamic switching of batteries, achieves unlimited range drive capabilities which may exceed 1 million mile drive on a single high voltage battery charge, the system provides clean environment and cost effective solution, this platform can be implemented in larger chassis including, but not limited to light duty trucks and vans up to heavy duty cargo tractor trailer and commercial public transportation buses.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a battery charging apparatus are disclosed, along with methods of charging and rejuvenating a battery using the apparatus. The apparatus may include a positive electrode and a negative electrode which are configured to connect to a battery, and a charging current generator generating a charging current that charges the battery for a period of time via the positive and and negative electrodes by adding electric charge to the battery. The charging current is generated based on parameters of the battery, including a charging constant and an initial charging state. In some embodiments, a natural logarithm of a ratio of the added electric charge to the initial charging state substantially equals to a product of the charging constant and a length of the period of time and negative one.

Abstract: A high-voltage battery for an electrically operated vehicle, the battery housing of which has a housing cover and a housing lower part which delimit a housing interior which is divided into at least one battery cell compartment equipped with battery cells and at least one component compartment for electronic components. A degassing space is formed between a battery cell top of the battery cells and the housing cover, into which space hot exhaust gas flows during a thermal event in one of the battery cells from an exhaust gas outlet of the damaged battery cell. The high-voltage battery has a partition wall which separates the degassing space from the component compartment.

Abstract: A driving control method of a hybrid vehicle is provided. The method includes when a specific zone related to discharge of exhaust gas is detected ahead on a path, determining whether a current state of charge (SoC) of a battery is greater than a first value. When the current SoC is greater than the first value, driving in a first mode for charging the battery in power of an engine in a first section disposed before entrance into the specific zone. Upon entering a second section corresponding to the specific zone, a current mode into a second mode for driving using power of a motor only is converted, battery consumption is reduced using at least one step along with a change in the current SoC in the second section.

Abstract: A case airtightness evaluation method evaluates airtightness of a case mounted at a vehicle. A pressure measuring step of the evaluation method includes pressurizing or depressurizing air in the case, allowing pressure in the case to stabilize, and then measuring a pressure change in the case. During the measurement of the pressure change, a deformation amount acquiring step acquires a deformation amount of a specific location of the case. Based on the acquired deformation amount, a correcting step corrects the measured pressure change. Based on the corrected pressure change, an evaluating step evaluates airtightness of the case.

Abstract: A battery charging method and device thereof, relates to a technical field of battery charging, including steps of activating a battery to-be-charged, charging the battery to-be-charged in a low current short-charging mode having a preset time; after the preset time, detecting and obtaining a floating charge voltage value of the battery to-be-charged; if the floating charge voltage value is less than a first voltage threshold, determining that the battery to-be-charged is a nickel-hydrogen battery; if the floating charge voltage value is greater than the first voltage threshold, charging the battery to-be-charged in a constant current long-charging mode, turning off the constant current after reaching a preset voltage value, performing no-load detection on a real-time voltage of the battery to-be-charged, and obtaining a second voltage value of the battery to-be-charged when the real-time voltage drops to be unchanged.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing configured to form at least a portion of an outer surface of the electronic device; a battery disposed inside the housing; a circuit board disposed inside the housing; a gas sensor module including at least one gas sensor and mounted in the circuit board; and at least one wall disposed adjacent to the gas sensor module, wherein in the at least one wall, a first opening configured to introduce a gas leaked from the battery and a second opening configured to introduce air outside the electronic device are formed.

Abstract: A battery control unit includes a plurality of battery units, a charger configured to charge a battery, a controller, and a charging controller. Each of the plurality of battery units includes a switching unit. The switching unit is configured to switch between a connected state where the battery configured to be located in the same battery unit as that of the switching unit is connected in series with the battery configured to be located in an adjacent battery unit, and a non-connected state where the battery in the same battery unit as that of the switching unit is disconnected from the series connection with the battery in the adjacent battery unit.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for testing a secondary battery. The apparatus includes a test path, test terminals provided at two ends of the test path and electrically connected to a positive terminal and a negative terminal of the secondary battery respectively, a sensor unit provided on the test path and configured to measure a discharge current of the secondary battery, a constant voltage generation unit provided on the test path and configured to maintain a constant voltage between the secondary battery and the sensor unit, and a control unit configured to receive data indicating the discharge current from the sensor unit, measure an inflection point on a profile of the discharge current, measure an intensity of the discharge current on the basis of the inflection point, and test a level of self-discharge of the secondary battery based on the intensity of the discharge current.

Abstract: A method, an apparatus and a system for controlling charging of a battery module are provided in the present disclosure. The method for controlling charging of the battery module may include: acquiring an internal pressure value of the battery module; determining a target pressure threshold range to which the acquired internal pressure value of the battery module belongs, based on a plurality of predefined pressure threshold ranges; obtaining a target charge cutoff voltage corresponding to the target pressure threshold range, based on a correspondence relationship between a plurality of predefined charge cutoff voltage and the plurality of predefined pressure threshold ranges; and controlling the battery module to be charged based on the obtained target charge cutoff voltage.

Abstract: A battery control unit includes a plurality of switching units, a control unit, a charger configured to charge batteries, and a charging control unit. The plurality of switching units is respectively provided for a plurality of batteries connected in series, and are configured to switch between a connected state and a non-connected state. The connected state is a state that a corresponding battery is connected in series with other batteries and the non-connected state is a state that the corresponding battery is disconnected from a series connection with the other batteries. The control unit is configured to determine whether each voltage of the plurality of batteries reaches a charge end voltage during charging, and to control the switching unit corresponding to the battery which is determined to reach the charge end voltage to switch to the non-connected state.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a test system and method for a charging device. The test system for the charging device includes a load module, a test board and the charging device. A path is formed between the charging device and the load module through the test board. The test board is configured to report a test battery voltage to the charging device. The charging device is configured to receive the test battery voltage, to calculate a path impedance from the charging device to the load module according to the test battery voltage, to adjust an operating state of the charging device according to the calculated path impedance, and to determine whether the charging device needs to enter a protection state, for testing a path impedance protection function of the charging device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cylindrical secondary battery which can have increased safety and capacity, and enhanced scratch resistance and pressure resistance on an external contact surface. To this end, a cylindrical secondary battery is disclosed, the battery comprising: a cylindrical case; an electrode assembly received in the case; and a cap assembly for sealing the case, wherein the cap assembly comprises a top plate having a notch formed on at least one surface thereof, a middle plate coupled to the top plate and including a first through-hole formed through the center thereof, and a bottom plate electrically connected with the electrode assembly and coupled to the top plate through the first through-hole of the middle plate, and includes a surface-treated region formed by surface-treating a surface of the top plate so as to have a concave-convex structure.

Abstract: An electrochemical-type power supply source for use in marine environment, is provided with: an electrochemical stack, which generates electric power in the presence, internally, of an electrolytic fluid; a first tank, designed to contain electrolytic fluid at a first temperature; a second tank, designed to contain electrolytic fluid at a second temperature, lower than the first temperature; a thermostatic valve, that mixes electrolytic fluid at a lower temperature with electrolytic fluid at a higher temperature, for generating a mixed electrolytic fluid to be introduced into the electrochemical stack at a controlled temperature for generating a desired electric power. The electrochemical power supply is further provided with an auxiliary tank, adapted to contain electrolytic fluid at a third temperature, higher than the first temperature; and the thermostatic valve is connected to the auxiliary tank and receives, at an input, the electrolytic fluid at the third temperature.

Abstract: Battery packs are presented. The battery packs include a plurality of cell blocks, each cell block comprising a plurality of battery cells. The battery pack also includes a plenum chamber configured to fluidly couple each of the cell blocks to an exterior of the battery pack in response to a thermal event in the battery cell in a separate cell block. In some embodiments, at least one of the cell blocks is configured to be fluidly coupled to the plenum structure via a cell block vent.

Abstract: A secondary battery and a method for interrupting current of the secondary battery according to the present invention includes a bimetal applied to the secondary battery. Thus, when an internal temperature of the secondary battery reaches a predetermined temperature, current may be interrupted even before an internal pressure of the secondary battery reaches a predetermined pressure to effectively interrupt the current in case of emergency, thereby preventing the secondary battery from being exploded or fired.

Abstract: A cap assembly and a secondary battery including the cap assembly including a cap-down, and at least a portion thereof is configured to open when pressure is applied to the cap-down, a vent portion, and at least a portion thereof is configured to open when pressure is applied to the vent portion, and a cap-up electrically connected to the vent portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for providing asymmetric oscillations to a container. The container may include a fluid, a particle, and/or a gas. A vibration driver attached to the container provides asymmetric oscillations. A controller connected to the vibration driver controls an amplitude, frequency, and shape of the asymmetric oscillations. An amplifier amplifies the asymmetric oscillations in response to the controller. A sensor disposed on the vibration driver provides feedback to the controller.

Abstract: A battery control system includes a secondary battery producing gas inside thereof when being used; and a control unit that controls charging/discharging of the secondary battery. The control unit includes a capacity measuring unit that measures capacity of the secondary battery being deteriorated with the use of the same; and a stop commanding unit that stops charging/discharging of the secondary battery, when the capacity measured by the capacity measuring unit is less than or equal to a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: Implantable systems are described that include a stimulation device positionable in vivo and configured to communicatively couple to electrodes configured to stimulate or block body tissue and an auxiliary device positionable in vivo and including one or more coils configured to wirelessly couple, in vivo, to the stimulation device and to wirelessly couple to an ex vivo device. The auxiliary device may include a coil driver and a power source controlled by a processor and memory for storing data instructions for the coil driver and for storing data received from the stimulation device. The auxiliary device may also include a radio transceiver and an antenna. The stimulation device may include a housing, a coil, a power source and an integrated circuit for controlling the electrodes. The stimulation device may be coupled to a cuff via a lead and physically coupled to the auxiliary device.

Abstract: A method, an apparatus and a system for controlling charging of a battery module are provided in the present disclosure. The method for controlling charging of the battery module may include: acquiring an internal pressure value of the battery module; determining a target pressure threshold range to which the acquired internal pressure value of the battery module belongs, based on a plurality of predefined pressure threshold ranges; obtaining a target charge cutoff voltage corresponding to the target pressure threshold range, based on a correspondence relationship between a plurality of predefined charge cutoff voltage and the plurality of predefined pressure threshold ranges; and controlling the battery module to be charged based on the obtained target charge cutoff voltage.

Abstract: A battery array frame may include a frame body extending along a longitudinal axis and including a top frame rail, a bottom frame rail, and frame arms that connect between the top frame rail and the bottom frame rail. An insert extends inside the frame body for increasing the stiffness of the frame body.

Abstract: A control system for an energy storage system located behind a utility meter uses a unique, feedback-based, communication and control method to reliably and efficiently maximize economic return of the energy storage system. Operating parameters for the energy storage system are calculated at an external, centralized data center, and are selected to prevent electrical power demand of an electric load location from exceeding a specified set-point by discharging energy storage devices, such as DC batteries, through a bidirectional energy converter during peak demand events. The control system can operate autonomously in the case of a communications failure.

Abstract: An information handling system (IHS) includes temperature-compensated power control by a voltage regulation (VR) module to: (i) receive a monitored current (Imon) value from a current sensor integrated into the VR module; (ii) receive a temperature value from the temperature sensor also integrated into the VR module; (iii) determine a temperature-compensated Imon value based at least in part on the Imon value, the temperature value, and an empirically-derived temperature coefficient defined at the Imon value and the temperature value; and (iv) control the voltage-regulated power at least in part based on the temperature-compensated Imon value. The empirically-derived temperature coefficient adjusts for nonlinear portions of temperature coupling relationship between a portion of an integrated circuit (IC) die that can include the current sensor and the temperature sensor and a temperature experienced by by active portion of VR module.

Abstract: This secondary battery includes a tubular battery body and a cover member containing the battery body. The cover member includes a tubular body at least covering a side surface of the battery body and a bottom which at least part of a bottom surface of the battery body contacts. The bottom includes an expansion expanded in a direction away from the bottom surface of the battery body, and an end surface of the expansion contacts the insulating plate. The area of the end surface of the expansion is smaller than the area of the bottom surface of the battery body.

Abstract: Systems and methods of charging battery power that can be selectively controlled by the overall voltage of a battery pack and specified voltages of battery cells within the battery pack, and that can selectively perform current-controlled and voltage-controlled battery charging (referred to herein as “adaptive battery cell charging”). The systems and methods employ a digital core for managing the charging of battery power provided by the battery pack. By using the overall voltage of the battery pack and specified voltages of battery cells to selectively control the charging of battery power, battery charging times can be reduced. By employing current/voltage sense amplifiers to monitor the battery pack voltage, the battery cell voltage(s), and a battery charging current, the effect of cable resistance to/from the battery pack can be reduced. By performing adaptive battery cell charging, battery charging times and battery stress can be reduced, while increasing battery charge/discharge life cycles.

Abstract: The disclosure extends to moisture resistant energy storage devices, such as rechargeable batteries, and associated methods of forming the same. An energy storage device, such as a rechargeable battery, may comprise a cell including at least one electrical terminal and a circuit board electrically coupled to the at least one electrical terminal. The rechargeable battery may also include a moisture resistant coating on at least a portion of at least one of a surface of the cell and a surface of the circuit board. A moisture resistant coating may reside between the circuit board and the cell.

Abstract: A recharging system for a battery. The internal resistance of the battery and its leads produce an error voltage when a charging current flows through the battery and the leads. The error voltage combines with the inherent battery voltage to produce an inflated voltage. A filtering circuit receives the inflated voltage. The filter circuit quantifies the error voltage. A subtractor circuit receives the inflated voltage and the error voltage. The subtractor circuit subtracts the error voltage from the inflated voltage to quantify the battery voltage. A voltage comparator is utilized to compare the battery voltage to a voltage set point. A switch is provided that is controlled by the voltage comparator. The switch receives the charging current and directs the charging current to the only while the voltage set point is greater than the battery voltage. Thus, the battery is recharged.

Abstract: A control system for an energy storage system located behind a utility meter uses a unique, feedback-based, communication and control method to reliably and efficiently maximize economic return of the energy storage system. Operating parameters for the energy storage system are calculated at an external, centralized data center, and are selected to prevent electrical power demand of an electric load location from exceeding a specified set-point by discharging energy storage devices, such as DC batteries, through a bidirectional energy converter during peak demand events. The control system can operate autonomously in the case of a communications failure.

Abstract: A control system for an energy storage system located behind a utility meter uses a unique, feedback-based, communication and control method to reliably and efficiently maximize economic return of the energy storage system. Operating parameters for the energy storage system are calculated at an external, centralized data center, and are selected to prevent electrical power demand of an electric load location from exceeding a specified set-point by discharging energy storage devices, such as DC batteries, through a bidirectional energy converter during peak demand events. The control system can operate autonomously in the case of a communications failure.

Abstract: A battery pack including: a first terminal; a second terminal; a battery module coupled between the first terminal and the second terminal, the battery module having a state of charge; a sensor configured to measure a swelling of the battery module and to generate a swelling data value; and a battery management system configured to control a charging and a discharging of the battery module to reduce a swelling rate of the battery module or to correct the swelling of the battery module according to the swelling data value and the state of charge.

Abstract: A battery management circuit for managing a battery apparatus is provided. The battery apparatus includes at least a first battery unit and a second battery unit connected in parallel. The battery management circuit includes a detection circuit and an adjustment circuit. The detection circuit is arranged to detect a voltage relationship between the first and second battery units to generate a first detection result. The adjustment circuit is coupled to the detection circuit. When the voltage relationship does not meet a predetermined voltage condition, the adjustment circuit is arranged to adjust a voltage of at least one of the first and second battery units in order to make the voltage relationship meet the predetermined voltage condition.

Abstract: An on-chip digital communication interface circuit is to be directly coupled to a counterpart interface circuit of a separate battery-side gas gauge circuit. An on-chip battery charging control circuit controls battery charging voltage and current that is supplied from a separate power source interface circuit to a battery cell terminal, according to charging voltage and current limits. The charging limits are read from the gas gauge circuit and in effect carry out a selected one of several different battery charging profiles. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract: A charging apparatus for charging a cell group, in which a plurality of secondary cells are connected in series, by supplying a charging current Ic to the secondary cells is provided with an overcharge protection circuit including discharge route circuits 34 provided to each of the secondary cells and adapted to cause the secondary cells to discharge during charging by connecting the secondary cells to the discharge route circuits based on cell voltages Vb of the secondary cells or to stop discharging by cutting off the secondary cells from the discharge route circuits; and a charger controller for continuing charging while reducing the charging current Ic until the discharge of the secondary cell having started discharging to the discharge route circuit is stopped when the discharge of any one of the secondary cells to the discharge route circuit is started by the overcharge protection circuit.

Abstract: An air battery system has a sealed air battery cell (10) having: an air electrode having an air electrode layer (4) containing a conductive material and an air electrode power collector (6) for collecting electric power from the air electrode layer; a negative electrode having a negative electrode layer (3) containing an negative electrode active material that adsorbs and releases metal ions and a negative electrode power collector (2) for collecting electric power from the negative electrode layer; a separator (7) provided between the air electrode layer and the negative electrode layer; and a sealed air battery case (1a, 1b). The air battery system also has a depressurization portion (20) that reduces the internal pressure of the sealed air battery cell to below the atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a system that adaptively charges a battery, wherein the battery is a lithium-ion battery which includes a transport-limiting electrode governed by diffusion, an electrolyte separator and a non-transport-limiting electrode. During operation, the system determines a lithium surface concentration at an interface between the transport-limiting electrode and the electrolyte separator based on a diffusion time for lithium in the transport-limiting electrode. Next, the system calculates a charging current or a charging voltage for the battery based on the determined lithium surface concentration. Finally, the system applies the charging current or the charging voltage to the battery.

Abstract: A battery gas discharge system is provided having a floorpan with an outlet and a fastener aperture. The outlet and the fastener aperture are laterally spaced from each other. The system also includes a battery module with a base for resting upon the floorpan. An attachment aperture and a vent aperture are formed through the base. The attachment aperture and the vent aperture are laterally spaced from each other. A gas discharge mechanism defines a passageway for gas discharge between the battery module and the vent aperture. The gas discharge mechanism includes a vent port that is coupled to the vent aperture and sized for receiving discharged gas. The vent port is adapted for mating with and forming a seal about the outlet by securing the base to the floorpan during assembly.

Abstract: A method for managing the charging and discharging of batteries wherein at least one battery is connected to a battery charger, the battery charger is connected to a power supply. A plurality of controllers in communication with one and another are provided, each of the controllers monitoring a subset of input variables. A set of charging constraints may then generated for each controller as a function of the subset of input variables. A set of objectives for each controller may also be generated. A preferred charge rate for each controller is generated as a function of either the set of objectives, the charging constraints, or both, using an algorithm that accounts for each of the preferred charge rates for each of the controllers and/or that does not violate any of the charging constraints. A current flow between the battery and the battery charger is then provided at the actual charge rate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a battery charging system that includes: an assembled battery, in which a plurality of secondary batteries are connected in parallel using valve-regulated lead-acid batteries in which separators impregnated with electrolyte are arranged between mutually opposed plate-like positive electrodes and negative electrodes; and a plurality of charging units that are provided corresponding to the respective secondary batteries and that charge the corresponding secondary battery, respectively, wherein each of the charging units executes multistage constant-current charging in which constant-current charging is repeated a preset plurality of times for supplying current of a prescribed set current value to each corresponding secondary battery until the terminal voltage of the each corresponding secondary battery reaches a prescribed charging cutoff voltage, and also the set current value is reduced each time the constant-current charging is repeated.

Abstract: A sensor system for mitigating a flame condition in a battery subject to an overcharge condition and being charged using a charging current is provided. A temperature sensor is configured to detect a temperature of at least one component of the battery, and a gas sensor is configured to detect an inflammable gas or vapor. A sensor control is configured to, when the temperature of the at least one component of the battery exceeds a pre-determined temperature threshold and when the gas sensor detects an inflammable gas or vapor, halt the charging current.

Abstract: The present invention aims to quickly charge a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery including a heat-resistant layer between a negative electrode and a positive electrode. A method according to the present invention for charging a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery including a heat-resistant layer between a negative electrode and a positive electrode is provided with a step of performing pulse charge on the secondary battery, a step of detecting a change amount of a cell voltage associated with a change in the concentration polarization of the non-aqueous electrolyte as a polarization voltage, and a step of terminating the pulse charge when the polarization voltage increases to or above a predetermined threshold value. According to the present invention, it is possible to quickly charge the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery including the heat-resistant layer between the negative electrode and the positive electrode at such a borderline level as not to cause overcharge.

Abstract: A battery charging and pulsating system including a battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, a charger electrically connected to the positive and the negative terminals of the battery, the charger including a controller, a pulsator electrically connected to the positive and the negative terminals of the battery, the pulsator including a controller, and a voltage measuring circuit electrically connected to the positive and the negative terminals of the battery, the voltage measuring circuit being adapted to measure a voltage across the positive and the negative terminals of the battery, wherein the controller of the pulsator is adapted to activate the pulsator when the measured voltage is at least one of (1) at or below a predetermined threshold voltage and (2) at or above a predetermined gassing voltage.

Abstract: Methods and systems for battery charging are provided. A system includes a battery charger electrically coupled to at least one battery and a plurality of sensors configured to measure a voltage of the battery, a charging current supplied to the battery, and a temperature of the battery wherein the battery charger is configured to determine a state of charge of the battery using at least one of the plurality of sensors to control gassing of the battery during charging.

Abstract: Method for treatment, in the form of regeneration, of an accumulator (160) having at least one cell, preferably lead batteries, in which a varying direct current from a power source (130) is applied in intermittent current supply periods, which are interrupted by pauses of substantially less current, preferably current free, the direct current being sufficient to generate gas in the accumulator. During the treatment process, process data is registered, which process data is used in order to control the treatment process.

Abstract: A battery charger (10) comprising a housing (15) enclosing battery charging electronics (11), an interface (12) connectable to a mains outlet, and a charging current output interface. An aperture (71) is formed in a wall (75) of the housing, and a pressure relief valve (90) is arranged in said aperture, functioning to open and evacuate gas from the interior of the housing to the exterior of the housing when the pressure in the housing exceeds a pressure limit relative the exterior of the housing. In one embodiment, a bushing (90) for a cable (80) interconnecting the battery charging electronics (11) and the charging current output interface acts as the valve.

Abstract: Provided is a method for charging a battery that dynamizes the charging phase of the battery, thereby enabling optimum charging. The dynamization of the charging phase is intended to achieve effective mixing of the battery acid and/or depolarization of the electrodes and ultimately result in improved receiving of the charging current. In this context, the charging method can be carried out according to at least two different methods. In a first method, targeted discharges result in depolarization of the electrodes due to locally decreasing acid density, and in a second method the battery acid is reliably mixed as a result of temporary increasing of the charging voltage via the so-called gassing voltage of the battery. Both methods result in improved battery charging. In an embodiment of the method, the two methods are combined.

Abstract: A charging method and device for a rechargeable battery to make more stable and faster full charging possible. One embodiment of a charging method for the rechargeable battery includes charging the battery by applying a constant current, and then charging the battery by applying a constant current pulse having uniform pulse width. The charging method further includes charging the battery by applying or interrupting the constant current and then applying the dynamic constant current pulse based on a voltage across terminals of the battery.