Patent ID: 7714541
Filing Date: 2010-05-11
Classification: H02J

Abstract:
1. A system for the intelligent charging and conditioning of a high voltage battery to a desired state of charge, the system comprising: a high voltage source; a battery conditioner, the battery conditioner being powered by the high voltage source and being configured to electrically attach to a high voltage battery and perform a plurality of battery diagnostics, the battery conditioner further being operable to automatically determine whether the high voltage battery is compatible with the intelligent charging and conditioning system; a control interface, the control interface being powered by the high voltage source; a low voltage source; the low voltage source being located within the control interface and providing power to a battery conditioner control, and a data logging device; and a power supply and discharge unit, the power supply and discharge unit being located within the battery conditioner and being configured to discharge and charge the high voltage battery to a desired state of charge.