Patent ID: 8324857
Filing Date: 2012-12-04
Classification: H01M,H02J,Y02E

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for interconnecting solar rechargeable batteries, comprising: a first solar rechargeable battery, wherein the first battery includes an integrated solar cell and a plurality of interconnections for electrically connecting the first battery with a plurality of solar rechargeable batteries in series and in parallel; and a second solar rechargeable battery, wherein the second battery includes an integrated solar cell and a plurality of interconnections for electrically connecting the second battery with the plurality of solar rechargeable batteries in series and in parallel; wherein the first battery and the second battery are connected in an adjustable configuration, wherein the adjustable configuration comprises a first configuration that includes a planar arrangement of the first battery and the second battery for solar recharging, and a second configuration that includes a vertically stacked arrangement of the first battery and the second battery for powering an electrically powered device; and wherein each of the first solar rechargeable battery and the second solar rechargeable battery is operative connected standalone to the electrically powered device to power the electrically powered device.