Systems and methods for operating heterogenous battery packs in parallel Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for minimizing current distribution variation and mitigation of unnecessary circular currents arising due to heterogeneous batteries (wherein the heterogeneity can be in terms of, but not limited to, makes, chemistries, characteristics, and so on) operated in a parallel connection. Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for optimizing current distribution and matching Direct Current Internal Resistance (DCIR), and voltage characteristics in a multi-battery parallel operation using one or more compensation, and control methods.
Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for dynamically regulating the power output of a battery in a vehicle based on the battery limits, wherein power utilization is used, thereby facilitating enhanced performance and efficiency in high-power vehicle operations.
B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
The present invention discloses a portable energy storage device The device consists of a series of power cells (102) securely held in position by cell holders (104) with extensions (106) and apertures (108), forming a power cell stack (112). A thermal conductive plate (114) facilitates the distribution and dissipation of thermal energy, while a thermal barrier (116) provides insulation against temperature fluctuations. Mechanical protection and structural integrity are ensured by end covers (120) with extensions (122) and apertures (124). An electronic control unit (130) manages and monitors the power cells, positioned on top of the stack and enclosed by a top cover (136). A bottom cover (152) houses a charging/discharging unit (146), and casing (156) provides additional protection and structural support. This invention overcomes the limitations of prior art by offering improved thermal management, enhanced structural integrity, and efficient power cell control.
Embodiments herein disclose systems and methods for monitoring and storing battery and vehicle-related parameters in a swappable battery pack, wherein the swappable battery pack can be used in vehicles.
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTING/EVALUATING STATE-OF-VARIBALE (SOX) OF AN ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE
The present invention discloses methods for predicting a SoH of an energy storage device by a SoX prediction engine (100). The method includes obtaining an energy storage device health indicator parameter. The energy storage device health indicator parameter includes a peak of ICA curve, a voltage at an ICA peak, an area under the ICA peak, an initial voltage of an ICA curve, valley point of Differential Voltage Analysis (DVA) curve, and capacity at DVA valley point. Further, the method includes configuring a SOH prediction model based on the obtained energy storage device health indicator parameter. Further, the method includes predicting the SoH of the energy storage device (170) by using the SOH prediction model. The proposed method can be used to accurately predict or estimate the energy storage device degradation without interrupting a normal operation of the energy storage device (170).
Embodiments herein disclose a system and a method for safeguarding devices against deep discharge events caused by faulty boot-up switches. The system includes an energy storage unit connected to a battery management system (BMS), wherein the BMS comprises a boot-up switch, an inhibit circuit, and a fault detection unit. The inhibit circuit enables power from the energy storage unit to reach one or more electronic components for a first time period on the boot-up switch being engaged. The fault detection unit continuously monitors the status of the boot-up switch. If the boot-up switch is activated beyond the first time period (thereby indicating a fault), a protection mode can be activated or an alert can be triggered to an operator.
H02H 7/18 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for batteriesEmergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from normal working conditions for accumulators
G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND MITIGATING ELECTRICAL ANOMALIES IN WIRING HARNESSES
Systems and methods for detecting and mitigating electrical anomalies in wiring harnesses Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for detecting and mitigating at least one electric anomaly in at least one wiring harness in an electrical device Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for accurately identifying faulty connections in wiring harnesses. Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for identifying open conditions in wiring harnesses, which involve broken or disconnected wires that can lead to power or signal loss to critical components in the electrical device. Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for detecting short conditions in wiring harnesses, where unintended electrical connections between wires can cause excessive current flow, overheating, and potential failures in the electric device. Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for integrating features or mechanisms to prevent electrical hazards arising from issues in wiring harnesses, ensuring the overall safety of the device's electrical system.
G01R 31/50 - Testing of electric apparatus, lines, cables or components for short-circuits, continuity, leakage current or incorrect line connections
H02H 3/00 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection
G01R 19/00 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POWERING A REAL TIME CLOCK (RTC) MODULE
Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for providing power to a RTC module in an electronic device. Embodiments herein disclose systems and methods for powering an RTC module that overcomes space constraints associated with currently available additional RTC backup mechanisms. Embodiments herein disclose systems and methods for powering an RTC module in the electronic device, enabling the RTC module to remain operational despite the primary power source of the electronic device being turned off or experiencing a malfunction. Embodiments herein disclose systems and methods for powering an RTC module in the electronic device, enabling the device to maintain accurate timekeeping over extended periods of time, without relying on backup power solutions. Embodiments herein disclose systems and methods for powering an RTC module in the electronic device that is compatible, low-cost, easy to maintain, robust, and efficient.
Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for identifying bunching of vehicles at a batteiy charging and swapping station in a live manner and addressing the bunching of vehicles by taking necessary actions through various solutions.
Embodiments herein disclose method for determining dispensing time for a battery pack. The method comprises receiving by a controller, at least one parameter from at least one of a sensor and a vehicle for the battery pack. The method further comprises determining by the controller a first time period for at least one of a heating and a cooling of the battery pack from the received parameters. The method further comprises determining by the controller a second time period for completing charging of the battery pack in each of a charging mode. The method further comprises generating by the controller an output comprising a battery dispensing time of a fully charged and a stable battery pack.
The embodiments herein achieve an electro-mechanical lock (100) for securing at least one object. Embodiments herein achieve the electro-mechanical lock (100) which includes a locking module (10) comprising a housing (12), an electromagnetic mechanism, and a locking member (14) actuated by the electromagnetic mechanism. Embodiments herein further disclose the electromechanical lock (100) with a mechanical overriding mechanism (20) adapted to be provided in communication with the locking module (10), the mechanism (20) configured to manually unlock the locking member (14) in a manual override mode of the electro-mechanical lock (100). Embodiments herein also achieve a method (200) of operating the electro-mechanical lock (100) in the manual override mode.
Embodiments herein disclose safety and security mechanisms at a battery charging and swapping station for detecting faults, warning system, fire detection and other safety features.
A battery charging and swapping station and methods for managing operating modes of the same Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for managing the operating modes of a battery charging and swapping station, wherein the station can be put into a non-operational mode without compromising other factors including the life of the battery pack and power consumption at the battery charging and swapping station
The disclosure herein generally relates to battery charging and swapping stations, and more particularly, to a portable battery charging and swapping station The portable battery charging and swapping station (100) includes a main housing (106), a bottom housing (108), a top housing (110), and a rear housing (112), assembled on a frame (102) to form a body (104) of the swapping station (100); and at least two battery docking units (114) housed within the main housing for holding and charging battery packs. The swapping station (100) is easy to assemble, has ease of serviceability, and scalability, easy to transport, provides effective thermal management, is compact, and facilitates in optimal usage of charging capacity of the swapping station.
Embodiments herein disclose modular battery charging and swapping stations and its method of operation thereof, wherein the modular battery charging and swapping stations are simple to construct, the number of battery charging and swapping stations can be increased/decreased according to the demand across various locations and can be managed automatically with minimal human intervention.
Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for managing a plurality of battery charging and swapping stations remotely. Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for managing and monitoring the onboarding of the battery charging and swapping stations and the battery packs remotely. Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for monitoring the locations of the battery charging and swapping stations and the battery packs remotely. Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for managing key fobs assigned to users of battery charging and swapping stations. Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for analyzing the utilization of components/systems/modules in battery charging and swapping stations, and scheduling the maintenance/replacement/service of the components/systems/modules in battery charging and swapping stations remotely.
Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for performing thermal and quarantine management of battery packs at a battery charging and swapping station, wherein the temperature of battery packs stored in the battery charging and swapping station are effectively monitored and maintained at an optimum level.
B60L 58/24 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries
B60L 53/60 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
H01M 10/60 - Heating or coolingTemperature control
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHARGING AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT OF BATTERY PACKS
Embodiments herein disclose battery charging systems and methods which ensure that the battery packs coming back to the battery charging and swapping station are charged optimally without affecting the dispensing of the charged battery packs
Embodiments herein disclose a battery charging and swapping station and methods for dispensing battery packs from the battery charging and swapping station.
The disclosure herein generally relates to thermal barrier in battery packs and more particularly, to a composite thermal barrier (100) and a battery pack assembly (300) with an arrangement of the composite thermal barrier The composite thermal barrier (100) includes at least two rigid and compressible layers (102, 104) bonded together to form a composite having a high thermal gradient with minimal thickness. The battery pack assembly (300) includes a plurality of composite thermal barriers arranged between cells (202), a top side (200T), and a bottom side (200B) of the battery pack (200). The composite thermal barrier (100) is effective in mitigating thermal runaway and provides high thermal gradient between the hot and cold side of the barrier without increasing the overall weight of the battery packs.
H01M 10/658 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by thermal insulation or shielding
H01M 50/449 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by the material having a layered structure
B32B 19/04 - Layered products essentially comprising natural mineral fibres or particles, e.g. asbestos, mica next to another layer of a specific substance
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A VEHICLE WITH A MODULAR BATTERY SWAPPING UNIT AND ITS ARRANGEMENT THEREOF
Embodiments herein disclose a vehicle equipped with a battery swapping unit, wherein the vehicle can be used to transport one or more charged battery packs to another vehicle, wherein a user or an operator may swap out batteries present in the user's vehicle with the charged batteries, as provided by the vehicle.
The disclosure herein generally relates to battery packs and more particularly to handle mechanism for swappable and portable battery packs. The handle mechanism (100-1500) facilitates easy lifting and carrying of the battery pack by a user. The handle mechanism is simple in construction and doesn't require more space. The handle mechanism allows the user to conveniently remove the battery pack from the vehicle or the swapping station, thus ensuring the safety of the battery packs in the field. The handle mechanism ensures that the handle can be positioned and locked at a convenient position by the user during swapping. The handle mechanism also ensure that the battery packs are handled safely during swapping and are hence less prone to any physical damage happening during the swap.
Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for monitoring isolation of battery packs and chargers present in a battery charging and swapping station. Embodiments herein prioritize the isolation monitoring for the battery packs inserted in/dispensed out of the battery charging and swapping station. Embodiments herein can individually detect leakage(s) between the battery and the charger. On detecting a leakage, the battery and the associated charger can be quarantined from the rest of the battery packs and the chargers. Embodiments herein can also alert one or more authorized personnel (such as a field personnel/station operator) about the potential thermal runaway so that the corrective action can be taken to avoid the same.
G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
B60L 53/60 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING BATTERY PACKS FROM A BATTERY SWAPPING STATION
Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for storing and dispensing different types of battery packs from a battery charging and swapping station. The dispensing criteria and prioritization can be used to achieve dispensing of different types of battery packs from the same battery charging and swapping station.
Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods and systems for secured swapping of battery packs at the battery swapping station. Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for swapping battery packs ensuring tracking/detection of stolen battery packs, avoiding any partial or cross- swapping of battery packs, and authentication of battery packs to operate with the station and the vehicle.
Systems and methods for optimized charging of battery packs at a battery charging and swapping station are provided. Embodiments herein disclose systems and methods for optimizing the charging process of battery packs at the battery charging and swapping station by charging within a power threshold determined by power limits from the power grid, thermal management unit, auxiliary components, power availability from other sources and the smart grid, and further based on one or more pre-booking requests that have been received.
Embodiments disclosed herein relate to authentication of battery packs (102), and more particularly to the authentication of battery packs (102) for the upcoming swap. Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for authenticating battery packs (102) in a vehicle through checking the prerequisites for the swapping and sharing the pre-authentication information by a controller (106) for syncing the battery pack (102) with the battery charging and swapping station (104) without internet connectivity or actively checking the controller (106).
A charger for charging multiple battery packs and methods for operating the same Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods and systems for charging battery packs, and more particularly to the charging multiple battery packs simultaneously which are present in the battery swapping station. Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for charging multiple battery packs in the battery swapping station by checking the voltage levels of two consecutive battery packs present in the station and charging it based on the pre-defined voltage values set in the controller of the station.
A modular battery connector (10) and battery locking systems (300, 400, 500, 600) in a vehicle and methods thereof. The modular battery connector (10) includes a first connector assembly (100) and a floating type second connector assembly (200). The battery connector (10) facilitates bi-directional orientation. The battery connector (10) is easy to align and assemble, and enables effective performance of the battery pack and ensures longer life of the battery pack. The battery connector (10) restricts fluid flow into battery pack (B) thereby preventing short circuit of components of battery pack (B), and restricts electrical interference of wiring harness and restricts short circuit between power terminals. The battery locking systems (300, 400, 500, 600) is adapted to lock the battery pack to a guide member (210) of the second connector assembly (200). The systems (300, 400, 500) is reliable and prevents theft of the battery pack.
Embodiments disclosed herein relate to battery systems, and more particularly to docking systems comprising of at least one enclosure and associated electronics for holding at least one battery. Embodiments herein disclose a dock which includes a lid (110), a body (120) and a base (130). The lid (110) is adapted to close an opening defined on one side of the body (120) and the body (120) defines a plurality of mounting points (122) adapted to secure the dock to an external object. Further, the base 130 defines a cavity 134 and includes a Dock Interface Unit (DIU) 132, and a plurality of mounting points 130m. Furthermore, the DIU includes a controller 132c, a filtering circuit 132f, a transceiver 132t, a DC-DC converter 132d, a throttle control circuit 132e and at least one interface 132i.
B60R 16/033 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems characterised by the use of electrical cells or batteries
B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
H01M 2/10 - Mountings; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
An electro-mechanical lock. The embodiments herein generally relate to security systems, more particularly but not exclusively to an electro-mechanical lock that can be secured for securing one or more items. Embodiments herein disclose an electro-mechanical lock for securing at least one item. Embodiments herein disclose a method for detecting theft or unauthorized unlocking of the at least one item, wherein the item has been secured with the electro-mechanical lock. Embodiments herein disclose a mechanical override mechanism for the electro-mechanical lock.
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