Patent ID: 7545119
Filing Date: 2009-06-09
Classification: H01G,H01M,H02J,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A method of preventing a failure of an energy storage device in a power supply, the method comprising: detecting a package deformation, indicating a gas buildup and a forthcoming failure in a package wall of the energy storage device; detecting a voltage caused by the displacement of the package wall of the energy storage device; determining if the detected voltage is greater than or equal to a first voltage threshold to indicate a slight package deformation; issuing a warning if the detected voltage is greater than or equal to the first voltage threshold for the slight package deformation; determining if the detected voltage is greater than or equal to a package breach voltage threshold, to indicate a package deformation severe enough that a package breach is imminent; and shutting down the power supply if the detected voltage is determined to be greater than or equal to the package breach voltage threshold.