WO2003098774A1 - Chargeur d'element secondaire et technique de charge - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for charging a secondary battery such as a storage battery, a nickel-cadmium battery, a nickel metal hydride battery, and a lithium ion battery.
- a secondary battery such as a storage battery, a nickel-cadmium battery, a nickel metal hydride battery, and a lithium ion battery.
- This secondary battery is a battery that can be charged and discharged repeatedly. Electric energy is converted into chemical energy and stored, and conversely, the stored chemical energy is converted into electric energy and used.
- Typical examples of the secondary batteries that are practically used include nickel-cadmium batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, lithium-ion batteries, and NAS batteries.
- the electromotive and discharge reactions that occur inside the secondary battery involve chemical reactions, electrical reactions, and complex energy conversion and energy exchange involving these two reactions. Intervenes in the temporal component of these various reactions. Therefore, it is necessary to perform charging while taking these reactions into account. It may be destroyed. If not, the internal structure of the secondary battery will be degraded, the battery life will be shortened, and the number of cycles will be reduced.
- a program for changing the applied voltage with the progress of the charging time is incorporated in the control unit of the charging device of the secondary battery so that the secondary battery is appropriately charged, and the secondary battery is controlled according to the program. It is configured to apply a voltage to the battery.
- two A number of charging devices that have a battery voltage detection unit that detects the voltage of the next battery and that determine and control the end of charging of the battery to be charged by using the battery voltage as a control amount have been filed.
- the secondary battery charging device disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-95633 includes a voltage detection circuit that detects a negative potential difference of a charging voltage due to a constant current of a battery to be charged, and a voltage detection circuit that detects a constant current of the battery to be charged.
- a temperature detection circuit for detecting a change (temperature differential value) of the battery temperature per unit time, a negative potential difference and a temperature differential value detected by the voltage detection circuit and the temperature detection circuit, and various preset standards.
- a charge control circuit that controls the charge switch by comparing the detected values with the values. The detected negative potential difference and the temperature differential value reach the reference negative potential difference and the temperature differential value that are selected and set in advance. The control is performed when charging is completed.
- the control unit of the charging device monitors the state of the battery to be charged using the detected value of the battery voltage or the temperature value as a control amount to determine the charging end state. If the end detection method is simply applied ignoring the state of the secondary battery, various inconveniences will occur as described below.
- the characteristics at the time of charging differ depending on the type of secondary battery, such as the difference in the electrode type and electrolyte type, the difference in the battery structure, and the like. Its characteristics vary greatly depending on differences in environmental conditions, usage history of secondary batteries, electrochemical itineraries, and the like.
- the rechargeable battery charge time be as short as possible.
- the applied voltage during charging may be lower than its rated value depending on the type of secondary battery, and in this case, in particular, a considerable amount of time is required until charging is completed. There is a problem that it takes time. Furthermore, there is no way to know how much secondary battery to be charged is stored or how long it takes to charge, which is inconvenient for the user.
- An object of the present invention is to enable reliable quick charging while preventing uncharged or overcharged secondary batteries, or to apply such charging to a plurality of types of secondary batteries, or It is an object of the present invention to provide a highly convenient secondary battery charger.
- the charging device for a secondary battery includes: a charging voltage supply unit configured to supply a charging voltage to the secondary battery; and a current detection unit configured to detect a current value of a charging current supplied to the secondary battery. And a charge control device for controlling charging of the secondary battery.
- the charge control device includes: a full charge-balance voltage value; and a charge applied voltage for obtaining a peak value or a substantially peak value of the charge current.
- Storage means for storing a predetermined charge application voltage value which exceeds the full charge equilibrium voltage value but does not reach the irreversible chemical reaction area; and a charge voltage supplied from the charge voltage supply means.
- First step The secondary battery set in the charging device is charged for a predetermined time at the predetermined charging applied voltage value.
- Second step The applied voltage of the secondary battery is switched from the predetermined applied voltage to the full charge equilibrium voltage.
- the detected current value is determined by the determination means. If the detected current value is larger than the reference current value for completion of charging, the process returns to the first step and repeats the above flow. If the current value is equal to or less than the charge completion reference current value, charging is stopped.
- Such charge control allows proper charging to a fully charged state without causing excessive chemical reaction (oxidation-reduction reaction), and does not damage the internal structure of the secondary battery, thus dramatically improving cycle life. be able to.
- the main charging in this charging device is performed at a predetermined charging applied voltage value exceeding the full charging equilibrium voltage value, a considerably large charging current flows, and the charging time can be reduced.
- the charge state is checked at the full charge equilibrium voltage value, it is possible to accurately charge the battery to the full charge state.
- the charging device for a secondary battery of the second aspect of the present invention is the same as that of the first aspect, but the storage means of the charging control device stores the full charge of a plurality of types of secondary batteries.
- An equilibrium voltage value and the predetermined charging applied voltage value are stored in advance, and by inputting the type of the secondary battery to be charged to the charge control device, the secondary battery is stored in the table of the storage means.
- a predetermined charge application voltage value corresponding to the type of battery and a full charge equilibrium voltage value are selected and set, and the secondary battery is charged by the set predetermined charge application voltage value and the full charge equilibrium voltage value. It charges.
- a predetermined charging applied voltage value corresponding to the type of the secondary battery to be charged from the table of the storage means and a full charging equilibrium voltage value are manually adjusted appropriately.
- the battery can be properly charged to a fully charged state without causing an excessive chemical reaction (redox reaction).
- the charging by this charging device does not damage the internal structure of the secondary battery, so that the cycle life can be significantly improved.
- the main charging with this charging device Since the charging is performed at a predetermined charging applied voltage value exceeding the full charging equilibrium voltage value, a considerably large charging current flows, and the charging time can be reduced.
- the charge state is checked at the full charge equilibrium voltage value, the battery can be charged to the full charge state accurately.
- the charging device for a secondary battery according to the third aspect of the present invention has the same structure as that of the first aspect, but the storage means of the charging control device includes
- N (n is a natural number of 2 or more), and stores the full-charge equilibrium voltage value and the predetermined charging application voltage value for the secondary batteries of the types,
- the secondary battery set in the charging device is charged for a predetermined time at the k-th predetermined charging applied voltage value among the predetermined charging applied voltage values of the n types of secondary batteries.
- -Fifth step The detected voltage value is compared by the voltage value determination means. If the voltage value is larger than the k-th lowest predetermined charge application voltage value, 1 is added to k. The added value is set as a new k, and the process returns to the second step. On the other hand, if the voltage value is equal to or lower than the k-th lowest predetermined charge application voltage value, the process proceeds to the next sixth step.
- the charging device for a secondary battery according to the fourth aspect has the same effects as the charging device for a secondary battery according to the first aspect for each type of secondary battery to be charged.
- the battery can be charged quickly and properly until it is fully charged without causing an excessive chemical reaction (oxidation-reduction reaction) by automatically determining the type of the battery.
- the charging device for a secondary battery according to the fourth aspect of the present invention has a structure similar to that of the third aspect, and further includes a voltage detection unit that performs charging with the predetermined charging applied voltage value.
- the difference between the detected charging voltage value and the charging voltage value detected by the voltage detection means during the previous charging with the predetermined charging applied voltage value is within a predetermined range set in advance. It is provided with a voltage difference determining means for determining whether or not the charging of the secondary battery is controlled in accordance with the following first to eighth steps.
- the secondary battery set in the charging device is charged for a predetermined time with the k-th predetermined charging application voltage value among the predetermined charging application voltage values of the n types of secondary batteries.
- the detected current value is determined by the current value determination means. If the current value is larger than the charge completion reference current value, the process returns to the second step and repeats the above flow. On the other hand, if the current value is equal to or less than the charge completion reference current value, charging is stopped.
- the secondary battery charger of the fourth aspect also has the same effect as the secondary battery charger of the first aspect, and automatically determines the type of the secondary battery during the charging process, It can be charged quickly and properly to full charge without causing excessive chemical reaction (redox reaction).
- a charging device for a secondary battery includes: a charging voltage supply unit configured to supply a charging voltage to the secondary battery; a voltage detection unit configured to detect an open voltage of the secondary battery; And a charge control device for controlling charging of the battery, wherein the charge control device is a charge applied voltage value for obtaining a peak value or a substantially peak value of a charge current, and a full charge equilibrium voltage value.
- a storage means for storing a predetermined charging applied voltage value which exceeds but does not reach the irreversible chemical reaction region, and a difference voltage which is a difference between the predetermined charging applied voltage value and an open circuit voltage of the secondary battery is preset and set.
- a difference voltage judging means for judging and comparing with a predetermined judgment reference value.
- the charging of the secondary battery is controlled according to three steps.
- Second step In this state, the open-circuit voltage of the secondary battery is detected, and the difference voltage, which is the difference between the predetermined charge application voltage value and the open-circuit voltage, is determined.
- the battery can be properly charged to a full charge state without causing an excessive chemical reaction (oxidation-reduction reaction), and the internal structure of the secondary battery is not damaged.
- the service life can be dramatically improved.
- this charging device detects a difference voltage between a predetermined charging applied voltage value exceeding a full charging equilibrium voltage value and an open voltage of the secondary battery, it is more accurate to determine whether or not the battery is fully charged. Can be determined.
- the main charging in this charging device is performed at a predetermined charging applied voltage value exceeding the full charging / balancing voltage value, a considerably large charging current flows, thereby shortening the charging time. Can be achieved.
- a charging device for a secondary battery according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the same as that of the fifth aspect, but the charging control device is different from the voltage detecting means in place of the difference voltage determining means.
- the open-circuit voltage is determined by the determining means. If the open-circuit voltage is smaller than a full charge equilibrium voltage value which is a determination reference value, the process returns to the first step and repeats the above flow. On the other hand, when the open circuit voltage is equal to or higher than the full charge equilibrium voltage value, the charging of the secondary battery is stopped.
- the secondary battery charger of the sixth aspect it is possible to properly charge the battery to a fully charged state without causing an excessive chemical reaction (oxidation-reduction reaction) and to prevent damage to the internal structure of the secondary battery. Can be prevented Therefore, the cycle life can be significantly improved. Furthermore, since the main charging in this charging device is performed at a predetermined voltage value exceeding the full charging equilibrium voltage value, a considerably large charging current flows, thereby shortening the charging time. be able to.
- a charging device for a secondary battery includes: charging voltage supply means for applying a predetermined voltage to the secondary battery; and a power supply to the secondary battery when the predetermined voltage is being applied.
- Current detecting means for detecting a current value of the charging current to be charged, and charging time estimating means for calculating a required charging time until full charge based on the detected current value.
- the required charging time until full charging can be ascertained by an easy method of detecting the current value, and the convenience is improved.
- the required charging time is defined as a time until a current value detected by the current detecting means reaches a charging completion reference current value detected at the time of completion of charging, and the current value is equal to or less than the charging completion reference current value. It may be configured to stop charging at the time of.
- the charging of the secondary battery may be stopped after the required charging time has elapsed, and the charging can be reliably stopped by such a simple configuration.
- this allows proper charging to a full charge state without causing a chemical reaction (oxidation-reduction reaction) due to overcharging, and does not damage the internal structure of the secondary battery. It can be dramatically improved.
- charging voltage supply means for applying a predetermined voltage to the secondary battery, and when the predetermined voltage is being applied to the secondary battery,
- Current detecting means for detecting a current value of the charging current to be supplied; and a current detecting means for detecting a current value by the current detecting means.
- a charging device for a secondary battery may include a charging rate deriving unit that calculates a charging rate of the secondary battery.
- the charging rate indicating how much the battery is charged at the present time can be grasped by an easy method of detecting the current value, thereby improving convenience. I do.
- the charging voltage supply means applies a voltage exceeding the predetermined voltage to the secondary battery for a predetermined time, and then changes the applied voltage to The voltage is switched to a predetermined voltage, and the value of the current flowing at this time is detected by the current detecting means.
- the charging device for a secondary battery includes: a charging voltage supply unit configured to supply a charging voltage to the secondary battery; and a current detection unit configured to detect a current value of a charging current supplied to the secondary battery.
- the charging control device comprises: a full-charge equilibrium voltage value; a peak value of a charging current; A predetermined charge application voltage value which is a charge application voltage value for obtaining a substantially peak value, and which exceeds the full charge equilibrium voltage value but does not reach the irreversible chemical reaction region; Switching means for switching the charging voltage supplied from the voltage supply means to the predetermined charging applied voltage value or the full charging equilibrium voltage value; and a required time until full charging based on the current value detected by the current detecting means.
- a charging time prediction means for determining a charging time; Comprising:
- the charging of the secondary battery is controlled according to the following first to sixth steps.
- First step The secondary battery set in the charging device is charged for a predetermined time at the predetermined charging applied voltage value.
- Second step The applied voltage of the secondary battery is switched from the predetermined applied charge voltage value to the full charge equilibrium voltage value.
- the charging time estimating means calculates the required charging time until full charging based on the detected current value.
- the charging of the secondary battery can be performed mainly at a predetermined charging applied voltage value exceeding the full-charge equilibrium voltage value.
- the battery can be supplied to the battery, thereby shortening the charging time.
- a full-charge equilibrium voltage value is applied to the secondary battery, the current value detected when the secondary battery is fully charged is almost 0, making it easy to detect.
- the time can be determined accurately, and convenience is improved.
- the charging is stopped when the required charging time has been reached, so that the battery can be properly charged to a fully charged state without causing an excessive chemical reaction (oxidation-reduction reaction). Since the internal structure of the battery is not damaged, the cycle life can be significantly improved.
- a charging device for a secondary battery includes: a charging voltage supply unit configured to supply a charging voltage to the secondary battery; and a current detection unit configured to detect a current value of a charging current supplied to the secondary battery. Means, and a charge control device for controlling charging of the secondary battery, wherein the charge control device obtains a full charge equilibrium voltage value and a peak value or a substantially peak value of a charging current. A predetermined charge application voltage value that exceeds the full charge equilibrium voltage value but does not reach the irreversible chemical reaction region; and a storage unit storing: a charge voltage supplied from the charge voltage supply unit.
- Switching means for switching to the predetermined charge applied voltage value or the full charge equilibrium voltage value; and a charging rate of the secondary battery at the time when the current value is detected by the current detection means.
- a determination means for comparing and determining the charging rate determined by the charging rate derivation means with a determination reference value input and set in advance.
- the charging of the secondary battery is controlled according to the following first to fifth steps.
- -First step The secondary battery set in the charging device is charged at the predetermined charging applied voltage value for a predetermined time.
- Second step The applied voltage of the secondary battery is switched from the predetermined applied charging voltage value to the full charging equilibrium voltage value.
- the determined charging rate is determined by the determining means, and if the charging rate is detected below the determination reference value, the process returns to the first step and repeats the above flow. When the charging rate becomes equal to or more than the determination reference value, charging is stopped.
- the rechargeable battery can be charged mainly with a predetermined charging applied voltage value exceeding the full-charge equilibrium voltage value, so that a considerably large charging current is applied to the secondary battery.
- the battery can be supplied to the battery, thereby shortening the charging time.
- the current value detected when the secondary battery is fully charged is substantially zero, so that the detection is easy, and the charging rate at the present time is Can be obtained accurately, and convenience is improved.
- the battery can be charged properly to a fully charged state without causing a chemical reaction (oxidation-reduction reaction) due to overcharging. Since the internal structure of the battery is not damaged, the cycle life can be significantly improved.
- the amount of charge injected into the secondary battery can be easily counted, and if a large-capacity capacitor is used as a medium, a large amount of charge can be stored in a short time. Injection into the secondary battery, that is, a large current can flow, thereby shortening the charging time.
- the method can be implemented at low cost and the reliability can be improved.
- a battery charging device for a secondary battery includes: a check power supply unit that applies a predetermined voltage to the secondary battery; and a current detecting unit that detects a current value supplied to the secondary battery.
- a current value determining means for comparing the detected current value with a previously set charging completion reference current value, wherein the closed power supply circuit is shut off by the check power supply unit.
- a predetermined voltage is applied to the secondary battery, a current value flowing at this time is detected, and the detected current value is compared with a predetermined charge completion reference current value.
- the current value is larger than the above, the power storage and transfer control are repeatedly performed.
- the current value is equal to or smaller than the charge completion reference current value, the charging of the secondary battery is stopped.
- the battery can be properly charged to a fully charged state without causing an excessive chemical reaction (oxidation-reduction reaction), and the internal structure of the secondary battery is damaged.
- the cycle life can be significantly improved because it can be prevented from being given.
- the state of charge of the secondary battery can be monitored during the storage period of the capacitor, so that the charging time can be further reduced. Then, by setting the predetermined voltage to a full-charge equilibrium voltage value, it is determined that a full charge state has been reached if the detected current value is 0 or less for any secondary battery. It is possible to easily and accurately determine whether the battery is fully charged.
- the battery charging device for a secondary battery includes a voltage detecting means for detecting an open voltage of the secondary battery, and a voltage for comparing the detected open voltage with a full-charge equilibrium voltage value. And a value judging means, wherein the open-circuit voltage of the secondary battery is detected in a state in which the closed-loop circuit is shut off, and the detected open-circuit voltage is compared with a full-charge equilibrium voltage value. When the voltage is lower than the full-charge equilibrium voltage value, the storage and transfer control is repeated, and when the open-circuit voltage is equal to or higher than the full-charge equilibrium voltage value, charging of the secondary battery is stopped. ing.
- the battery can be properly charged to a fully charged state without causing an excessive chemical reaction (oxidation-reduction reaction), and the internal structure of the secondary battery is damaged.
- the cycle life can be significantly improved because it can be prevented from being given.
- the state of charge of the secondary battery can be observed, so that the charging time can be further reduced.
- a charging device for a secondary battery is for charging a plurality of secondary batteries, wherein charging voltage control means for applying a voltage to the secondary battery; Control means for grasping the state of charge; and battery designation switching means for switching a secondary battery to which a charging voltage is applied based on a charge completion signal from the control means.
- each secondary battery since each secondary battery is reliably charged one by one while checking its charge state, an uncharged secondary battery may be generated,
- all secondary batteries can be properly charged to a fully charged state without causing excessive chemical reaction (redox reaction) due to overcharging.
- redox reaction chemical reaction
- this can prevent damage to the internal structure of each secondary battery, so that the cycle life can be significantly improved.
- a check voltage control means for applying a full charge equilibrium voltage value when grasping a charge state of the secondary battery, and a voltage switching means for switching between the charge voltage and the check voltage
- Current detection means for detecting the current of the secondary battery when the check voltage is applied
- control means for grasping the state of charge of the secondary battery based on a signal from the current detection means.
- a voltage switching unit configured to switch the application of the charging voltage or to stop the application of the charging voltage
- a voltage detection unit that detects an open voltage of the secondary battery when the application of the charging voltage is stopped. Means, and control means for ascertaining the state of charge of the secondary battery based on a signal from the voltage detecting means.
- the charging voltage applied to the secondary battery is a charging applied voltage value that obtains a peak value or a substantially peak value of a charging current, and exceeds a full charge equilibrium voltage value. May be a predetermined charging applied voltage value that does not reach the irreversible chemical reaction region.
- the battery charger for a secondary battery controls charging of a plurality of secondary batteries
- a battery switching means for switching to charging of the next uncharged secondary battery is provided, and the secondary batteries are individually charged.
- the control is easy, and it is possible to reliably charge all the secondary batteries. Become.
- the charging device includes a notifying unit that notifies the required charging time, the charging rate, or the charging completion, or the charging state of the secondary battery being charged, May be improved.
- the charging device for a secondary battery includes charging voltage supply means for supplying a charging current to the secondary battery, and a plurality of secondary batteries are connected in series to the charging voltage supply means. Connected to form a secondary battery group, and when one secondary battery is fully charged, the next uncharged secondary battery is charged, and a plurality of secondary batteries in this secondary battery group are charged. Are configured to be charged sequentially.
- each rechargeable battery can be charged even if there is a difference in characteristics between the rechargeable batteries. Can be prevented from appearing. As a result, the original performance of the secondary battery can be sufficiently achieved, the life of the battery (pack power source) can be extended, and the equipment using the pack power source can be driven stably.
- the charging device of the sixteenth aspect is a charging device of the various aspects described above, which has a structure that switches between large-current charging with high voltage application and charging with low-controlled voltage application.
- each secondary battery is prevented from being excessively charged. Since the battery can be properly charged to a fully charged state, it becomes a so-called gentle charge for each rechargeable battery, preventing the internal structure from being damaged. As a result, the cycle life can be significantly improved, and the cost burden can be reduced.
- a relatively large charging current can be passed through each secondary battery, so that the charging time per battery can be reduced.
- the charging device for a secondary battery according to the sixteenth aspect after charging each secondary battery of a certain secondary battery group, connects the secondary battery connected in parallel with this secondary battery group.
- Each secondary battery of the battery group may be configured to be charged.
- the charging device for a secondary battery according to the sixteenth aspect may be configured to enable charging of a plurality of secondary battery groups in parallel.
- charging of each secondary battery group can be started at the same time, and the charging time as a whole can be further shortened. Shortening can be achieved, and the usability is excellent for users.
- the charging device for a secondary battery according to the sixteenth aspect may be configured such that a plurality of secondary battery groups can be used in series and in parallel.
- the charge control device may be configured to determine a full charge equilibrium voltage value and a charge applied voltage value that obtains a peak value or substantially a peak value of a charge current, and the charge control device exceeds the full charge equilibrium voltage value but is irreversible.
- the secondary battery In a charging device having a structure in which a predetermined charging application voltage value that does not reach the reaction region is stored and the voltage value is switched to control the application of the voltage, the secondary battery is operated at the predetermined charging application voltage value.
- Short-circuit means for short-circuiting between the terminals of the secondary battery may be provided after the application for a predetermined time and before the applied voltage is switched to the full-charge equilibrium voltage value.
- the charging device for a secondary battery includes: a charging voltage supply unit configured to supply a charging voltage to the secondary battery; a voltage detection unit configured to detect a battery voltage of the secondary battery; Means for comparing and determining the battery voltage value of the secondary battery after the completion of charging detected by the means and a recharge voltage value lower than the full-charge equilibrium voltage value. When the battery voltage value becomes equal to or less than the recharge voltage value, a charge voltage is supplied by the charge voltage supply means to perform recharge.
- the battery voltage of the rechargeable battery taken out of the charger is always higher than the recharge voltage value, and is in a state suitable for use. Can be improved.
- the charging device for a secondary battery includes: The charging state is checked, a series of charging operations for charging at a predetermined charging voltage for a predetermined time are repeated, and charging is stopped when it is determined that the charging state has been reached to a full charging state. A relaxation time is provided between the series of charging operations.
- the charging device for a secondary battery is for charging a plurality of secondary batteries, and after checking a charging state of the secondary battery, at a predetermined charging voltage for a predetermined time.
- a series of charging operations for charging are performed alternately for each uncharged secondary battery, and as a turn, the secondary battery is charged while repeating the evening.
- the battery is configured to stop charging from the secondary battery that has been determined to have reached the fully charged state, and the relaxation time is a series of charging operations for each secondary battery last night. This is the time between the completion of the operation and the start of a series of charging operations in the next turn.
- charging is suspended from the completion of the series of charging operations in the evening before the start of the series of charging operations in the next turn.
- This rest period becomes the relaxation time, the electrode surface is stabilized, and the full charge state can be checked accurately in the next turn, improving reliability.
- an electrode reaction occurs on the surface of the electrode in contact with the electrolyte, and the process of this electrode reaction is the movement of the reactant from inside the electrolyte to the electrode surface, and the reaction between the reactant and the electrode.
- the transfer of electrons between the electrodes and the transfer of the product from the electrode surface to the inside of the electrolyte are simultaneous processes, and this transfer takes a considerable amount of time.
- the ions may be detected as if they have reached a fully charged state due to ions in the moving process that are electrophoresing near the electrode surface. It is effective to provide a relaxation time to prevent this erroneous detection, and the charging of the secondary battery of the nineteenth aspect is effective. In the electrical equipment, a reasonable and effective relaxation time is provided as part of the charging cycle for each secondary battery.
- a cooling unit for cooling the heat generating unit in the charging device may be provided.
- the heat generated by the heat-generating portions such as the heat-generating element is suppressed, and the heat transfer to the secondary battery is prevented, and the excessive chemical reaction (oxidation-reduction reaction) inside the secondary battery is not promoted.
- the user is not perceived as an illusion as if the secondary battery was heated.
- the rechargeable battery is properly charged to a fully charged state, and it is possible to prevent the internal structure of the rechargeable battery from being damaged, thereby dramatically improving the cycle life. .
- the charging device for a secondary battery according to the twentieth aspect of the present invention is provided with a removal means for removing the secondary battery set on the seat of the charging device with one touch. Thereby, the secondary battery can be easily taken out, and convenience is improved.
- the take-out means includes an operation member that is pressed down by a user, a push-up member that pushes up the secondary battery set in the seat portion, and a shaft that pushes up the push-up member.
- the negative side of the push-up member protrudes and retracts from the seat of the charging device, and the secondary battery can be easily removed with a single touch, thereby improving convenience.
- the take-out means may be configured such that one longitudinal side of the seat is depressed.
- an object of the present invention is to enable reliable quick charging while preventing uncharged or overcharged secondary batteries, or to perform such charging for a plurality of secondary batteries. It is an object of the present invention to provide a rechargeable battery charging method that can be used.
- a full-charge equilibrium voltage value and a charge application voltage value that obtains a peak value or a substantially peak value of a charging current, which exceeds the full-charge equilibrium voltage value A predetermined charging applied voltage value that does not reach the irreversible chemical reaction area is stored in advance, and after applying the secondary battery at the predetermined charging applied voltage value for a predetermined time, the applied voltage is charged to the full level.
- the current value flowing to the secondary battery is detected while the voltage is being applied at the full charge equilibrium voltage value, and the detected current value is compared with the charge completion reference current value. When the current value is larger than the charge completion reference current value, the secondary battery is applied again at the predetermined charge application voltage value, and the above flow is repeated. Stops charging the rechargeable battery when the current value is less than A.
- charging can be performed properly to a fully charged state without causing a chemical reaction (oxidation-reduction reaction) due to overcharging, and the internal structure of the secondary battery is not damaged.
- the cycle life can be significantly improved.
- the main charging in this method is performed at a predetermined charging applied voltage value exceeding the full charging equilibrium voltage value, a considerably large charging current flows, and the charging time can be reduced.
- a full-charge equilibrium voltage value and a peak value or a substantially peak value of a charging current for n (n is a natural number of 2 or more) types of secondary batteries are provided.
- a predetermined applied voltage value that exceeds the full charge equilibrium voltage value but does not reach the irreversible chemical reaction region is stored in advance. Charge the rechargeable battery according to the steps.
- the secondary battery is charged for a predetermined time at a k-th predetermined charging application voltage value among predetermined charging application voltage values of n types of secondary batteries.
- '3rd step If k- ⁇ , jump to the 6th step.
- 'Fourth step While the secondary battery is being charged at the k-th lowest predetermined applied voltage value for a predetermined time, the voltage value applied to the secondary battery is detected.
- Step 8 If the detected current value is larger than the charging completion reference current value, the process returns to the second step and repeats the above flow. If the current is equal to or less than the completion reference current value, charging is stopped.
- the method for charging a secondary battery according to the second aspect has the same effect as the method for charging a secondary battery according to the first aspect.
- the type of the secondary battery is automatically determined. It can be charged quickly and properly to full charge without causing a chemical reaction (oxidation-reduction reaction) due to overcharging.
- a full-charge equilibrium voltage value and a peak value or a substantially peak value of a charging current for n are provided.
- the applied voltage value to obtain A predetermined charge application voltage value that exceeds the full charge equilibrium voltage value but does not reach the irreversible chemical reaction region is stored in advance, and the secondary battery is charged according to the following first to eighth steps.
- Second step The secondary battery is charged for a predetermined time at a k-th predetermined charging application voltage value among the predetermined charging application voltage values of the n types of secondary batteries.
- the method of charging the secondary battery according to the third aspect also has the same effect as the method of charging the secondary battery according to the first aspect.
- the battery can be charged quickly and properly until it is fully charged without causing a chemical reaction (redox reaction) due to overcharging by automatically determining the type of the battery.
- the battery voltage value of the secondary battery after charging is monitored, and the battery voltage value is lower than the full-charge equilibrium voltage value. Recharging is performed when:
- the battery voltage of the secondary battery taken out of the charging device is always higher than the recharge voltage value, and is in a state suitable for use. Can be planned.
- the charging state of the secondary battery is checked, a series of charging operations for charging at a predetermined charging voltage for a predetermined time are repeated, and the charging state is checked.
- the charging is stopped when it is determined that the battery has reached the fully charged state, and a relaxation time is provided between the series of charging operations.
- a charging method for a secondary battery is a charging method for charging a plurality of secondary batteries, wherein the charging state of the secondary battery is checked, and then the battery is charged at a predetermined charging voltage for a predetermined time.
- a series of charging operations is performed alternately for each uncharged secondary battery, and as a turn, a plurality of secondary batteries are charged while repeating the evening, and the charging state check is completed. Stop charging from the secondary battery that is determined to have reached the charged state.
- the relaxation time is calculated for each rechargeable battery in a series of This is the time between the completion of the charging operation and the start of a series of charging operations in the next turn.
- charging is suspended from completion of a series of charging operations in the previous turn in each secondary battery to start of a series of charging operations in the next turn, This rest period becomes the relaxation time, the electrode surface is stabilized, and the full charge state can be checked accurately in the next turn, improving reliability.
- an electrode reaction occurs on the surface of the electrode in contact with the electrolyte, and the process of this electrode reaction is the movement of the reactant from inside the electrolyte to the electrode surface, and the reaction between the reactant and the electrode.
- the transfer of electrons between the electrodes and the transfer of the product from the electrode surface to the inside of the electrolyte are simultaneous processes, and this transfer takes a considerable amount of time.
- the ions may be detected as if they have reached a fully charged state due to ions in the moving process that are electrophoresing near the electrode surface. In order to prevent this false detection, it is effective to provide a relaxation time.
- a rational and effective method is provided as a part of a charging cycle for each secondary battery. Has a relaxation time.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a charging device for a secondary battery 1 according to the first to eighth embodiments.
- FIG. 2 is a circuit diagram for measuring the electromotive force of the secondary battery 1.
- FIG. 3 is a graph showing current-voltage characteristics for each charging rate of the secondary battery 1.
- FIG. 4 is a graph showing the relationship between the current value of the secondary battery 1 and the required charging time.
- FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing charging control by the charging device for the secondary battery 1 according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a circuit diagram for switching the terminal voltage of the secondary battery 1 according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is a time chart showing switching of the terminal voltage of the secondary battery 1 according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a graph showing the applied voltage accompanying the switching of the terminal voltage of the secondary battery 1 according to the first embodiment.
- Fig. 9 is a graph showing the battery terminal voltage, charging current, and check current of the nickel-hydrogen secondary battery over time.
- FIG. 10 is a graph showing the battery terminal voltage, the charging current, and the check current of the nickel-oxide secondary battery over time.
- FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing charging control of the secondary battery 1 by the charging device according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing charging control of the secondary battery 1 by the charging device according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing charging control by the charging device for the secondary battery 1 according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing charging control by the charging device for the secondary battery 1 according to the third embodiment.
- Figure 1 5 is Ru graph der showing the relationship between the differential voltage / d E s is the difference between the predetermined charging voltage E and the open-circuit voltage E x of the secondary battery 1 and the required charging time.
- FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing charging control by the charging device for the secondary battery 1 according to the fourth embodiment.
- FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing charging control by the charging device for the secondary battery 1 according to the fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating charging control by the charging device for the secondary battery 1 according to the sixth embodiment.
- FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing charging control by the charging device for the secondary battery 1 according to the seventh embodiment.
- FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a charging device for the secondary battery 1 according to the eighth and ninth embodiments.
- FIG. 21 shows a charging system using the charging device for the secondary battery 1 according to the eighth embodiment. It is a flow chart showing control.
- FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing charging control by the charging device for the secondary battery 1 according to the ninth embodiment.
- FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a configuration of a basic electric circuit for charging the secondary battery 1 in the eighth embodiment and the ninth embodiment of the charging device for the secondary battery 1.
- FIG. 24 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the charging device for the secondary batteries 1-1,... According to the tenth and eleventh embodiments.
- FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the charging control by the charging device for the secondary batteries 1, 1,... According to the tenth embodiment.
- FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing charging control by the charging device for the rechargeable batteries 1 1 1 according to the eleventh embodiment.
- FIG. 27 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a charging device for rechargeable batteries 1 1 1 according to the twelfth embodiment.
- FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing charging control by the charging device for the rechargeable batteries 1 1 1 according to the twelfth embodiment.
- FIG. 29 is a plan view showing the configuration of the charging device 50 for the secondary batteries 1 1 1 according to the fourteenth embodiment.
- FIG. 30 is a side cross-sectional view showing a configuration of a charging device 50 for the secondary batteries 1 1 1 according to the fifteenth embodiment.
- FIG. 31 is a rear cross-sectional view showing a configuration of a take-out means of the charging device 50 of the secondary batteries 1 1 ⁇ according to the sixteenth embodiment.
- FIG. 32 is a side cross-sectional view showing the structure of the take-out means of the charging device 50 for the secondary batteries 1 1, 1 • according to the seventeenth embodiment.
- the highest applied voltage (predetermined charge) outside the irreversible chemical reaction region so as not to damage the internal structure of the secondary battery. It is characterized in that a large current flows through the secondary battery by applying an applied voltage value, and charging is performed while periodically checking for full charge (at the end of charging). This full charge state check at the full charge equilibrium voltage value instantaneously and accurately The state of charge can be determined.
- the time required to complete charging can be reduced to within 30 minutes, and the battery can be fully charged without causing excessive chemical reaction (redox reaction).
- the battery can be properly charged to the charged state, and as a result, the cycle life can be improved to 500,000 times or more without damaging the internal structure of the secondary battery.
- the charging device shown in FIG. 1 charges a secondary battery 1, and includes a power supply unit 2, a current detection unit 3, a voltage detection unit 9, and a program / operation control unit 4.
- the power supply unit 2 includes a transformer and rectifier circuit for converting commercial AC electricity into DC.
- the current detection unit 3 detects a value of a charging current supplied to the secondary battery 1.
- the voltage detector 9 detects a voltage value applied to the secondary battery 1 or a charging voltage of the secondary battery 1.
- the program / operation control unit 4 is a charge control unit that controls charging of the secondary battery 1, and includes a current value detected by the current detection unit 3 and a current value detected by the voltage detection unit 9. The voltage value is transmitted.
- the program / operation control unit 4 serving as the charge control means includes a full-charge equilibrium voltage E eq (see FIG. 3) according to the type or model of the secondary battery 1 obtained in advance by a test or the like, and the full-charge equilibrium voltage.
- a predetermined charging applied voltage value E s exceeding the value E eq see Fig. 3. While increasing the voltage applied to the rechargeable battery 1 having a charging rate of approximately 0%, the ratio of the increase in the charging current to the increase in the applied voltage ( delta iota Zeta delta E) is decreased by storage means for the charging current is stored and irreversible chemical reaction region voltage value corresponding to the current peak one click value I s.
- the program / arithmetic control unit 4 stores a program for determining whether or not the secondary battery 1 has reached a full charge and calculating a required charging time t until the secondary battery 1 is fully charged. ing.
- Reference numeral 5 denotes a voltage / current control unit that performs switching control of the voltage and current applied to the secondary battery 1 based on a command from the program / operation control unit 4. That is, the voltage / current control unit 5 controls the charging of the secondary battery 1 Configuring the switching means changing disconnect the voltage to a predetermined special charging voltage E s or equilibrium voltage E eq at full charge or the like.
- Reference numeral 6 denotes a charge that supplies the charging voltage determined by the voltage / current control unit 5 to the secondary battery 1 in response to a start instruction, and completes charging in response to a termination instruction from the program / operation control unit 4. Shows the voltage supply section.
- Reference numeral 7 denotes a display unit for displaying the required charging time t or the like calculated by the program / operation control unit 4, and reference numeral 8 denotes an operation unit for the user to perform a start operation or the like.
- the display unit 7 is configured to visually notify the user of the required charging time t and the like, but may be configured to be notified by voice or the like.
- the configuration of the notification means is not particularly limited.
- a secondary battery is a battery that can be charged and discharged repeatedly, and is used by converting electrical energy into chemical energy and storing it, and vice versa. You.
- Representative examples of the secondary battery 1 that are practically used include a nickel-cadmium battery, a nickel-hydrogen metal battery, a lithium ion battery, and a NAS battery.
- the nickel-cadmium battery separates the positive electrode using nickel oxyhydroxide (Ni (OOH)) and the negative electrode using cadmium (C d) by a synthetic resin separator,
- Ni nickel oxyhydroxide
- C d cadmium
- the electrolyte is an aqueous solution containing potassium hydroxide having high conductivity as a main component, and lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, or the like is added as needed to improve the characteristics of the positive electrode.
- C d cadmium
- OH— hydroxide ions
- e- electrons
- a successful cycle means that the positive electrode is rich in water (H 2 ⁇ ), the product nickel hydroxide (N i (OH) 2 ) is low in concentration, and the negative electrode is hydroxylated. Low cadmium (C d (OH) 2 ) concentration. This can be expressed by the following equation.
- E emf E ° + ((R ⁇ T) F) ⁇ 1 n (C a (C N ⁇ C c ))
- E G is the standard electromotive force, a positive electrode, a material to thus determined constants constituting the negative electrode, not dependent on their amount.
- the standard electromotive force E ° is about 1.2 [V (port)] in the case of a nickel-powered nickel-metal battery.
- R is the gas constant
- T is the absolute temperature
- F is Faraday's number.
- the concentration of water (H 20 ) C a in the positive electrode High, the lower the concentration C N of nickel hydroxide (N i (OH) 2) , the electromotive force E emf increases. Further, in the negative electrode, the hydroxide cadmium (C d (OH) 2) The electromotive force E emf increases as the concentration C c decreases. A large electromotive force E emf means a large amount of stored power.
- the circuit shown in FIG. 2 may be formed to accurately know the state of charge of the secondary battery 1. That is, connect the variable power supply 1 1 to the secondary battery 1 Then, the potential of the variable power supply 11 is adjusted to a potential that balances the electromotive force E of the secondary battery 1. That is, the variable power supply 11 is adjusted so that the current detected by the current detection unit 3 becomes ⁇ 0 [mA (milliampere)], whereby the electromotive force E emf of the secondary battery 1 is indirectly measured. In this way, the electromotive force E emf in the fully charged state of the secondary battery 1 is measured for each type or model, and the data is input to the storage means of the program / operation control unit 4.
- the horizontal axis of the graph in Fig. 3 shows the battery terminal voltage (applied voltage), and the vertical axis shows the charging current, and shows the voltage-current characteristics of each secondary battery 1 having a different charging rate. .
- the dotted line ⁇ indicated by a broken line indicates the voltage-current characteristic when charging the rechargeable battery 1 having a charging rate of approximately 0%.
- a voltage E a lower than the standard voltage E Q (nominal voltage) is applied. Even when the charging current starts flowing, the applied voltage (battery terminal voltage) when the charging current starts flowing is the open-circuit voltage.
- the open-circuit voltage increases as the charging rate increases.
- Daraf ⁇ indicated by a dashed line in FIG. 3 indicates a voltage-current characteristic when the rechargeable battery 1 having a charging rate of about 50% is charged, and the applied voltage is increased (from 0 [V]).
- One was the open circuit voltage E beta the charging current begins to flow in the secondary battery 1 when the charge rate is higher than the open circuit voltage E a of approximately 0% of the secondary battery 1.
- the graph ⁇ indicated by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 3 shows the voltage first current characteristic during charge of the charging rate of about 90% of the secondary battery 1, open-circuit voltage E tau in (E r> E ⁇ ) is there.
- the secondary battery 1 has an open circuit voltage E ⁇ ( ⁇ ⁇ , ⁇ ⁇ , ⁇ ⁇ , ⁇ , ⁇ , ),
- the charging current increases substantially in proportion to the applied voltage, and after a predetermined voltage (inflection point in the voltage-current curve), the rate of increase of the charging current with respect to the applied voltage ( ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ) decreases, and eventually, even if the applied voltage is increased, the charging current does not increase at all, and the charging current reaches the current peak value I s . To reach.
- the applied voltage value corresponding to is E s
- the predetermined charging applied voltage value E s is a voltage value specific to the secondary battery 1 determined by the type of the secondary battery 1, the deterioration state of the secondary battery 1, and the like.
- the secondary battery 1 When the voltage exceeds the predetermined special charging voltage E s is applied, the secondary battery 1, the flow advances further redox reaction of the active material inside, sparked electrolysis reaction, the negative resistance characteristic Appearance and abnormalities such as unintended heat generation reaction and swelling may possibly lead to breakage of the internal structure of the secondary battery 1. If not, the irreversible chemical reaction will extend and greatly affect the cycle life of the secondary battery 1.
- the area defined by the relationship between the charging current and the applied voltage at which such an irreversible chemical reaction that adversely affects the secondary battery 1 occurs is the irreversible chemical reaction area D indicated by oblique lines in FIG. .
- the minimum voltage (voltage on the reaction watershed) in the irreversible chemical reaction zone D decreases as the charging rate increases (the charging current decreases).
- the storage capacity of the secondary battery 1 is obtained by multiplying the charging current by the charging time, if the charging time is to be shortened, it is necessary to increase the charging current.
- the charging current can be increased as the applied voltage is increased.
- the secondary battery 1 regardless of the charging rate (also charging rate is 0% substantially, even substantially 1 0 0%), the place of the constant charge applied voltage E s When a voltage is applied, without cause an irreversible chemical reaction, I e Q. Higher peak value I s . It has the potential to receive the charging current of, and by flowing such a large charging current, the charging time is drastically shortened compared to charging by applying the voltage of the full charge equilibrium voltage E e Q. be able to.
- the applied voltage value is irreversibly changed.
- Chemical reaction region D outside the highest charging current (current peak value I s.) Fixed to said predetermined special charging voltage E s which can supply the make large current charging, timely application voltage value Is switched to the above-described full-charge equilibrium voltage value E eq to reduce the charging current, and it is determined whether or not the secondary battery 1 is in the fully charged state during the application of the voltage at this voltage value.
- the value of the applied voltage for large current charging is the current peak value I s . It is not limited to said predetermined special charging voltage E s corresponding to.
- the voltage value corresponding to the slightly lower have a current value than that ( ⁇ E S) may be used. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, while increasing the voltage applied to the secondary battery 1 having a charging rate of approximately 0%, the rate of increase of the charging current ( ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ) with respect to the applied voltage decreases. When the charging current hardly increases (slightly increases), charging may be performed at a charging applied voltage value corresponding to a current value outside the irreversible chemical reaction region D.
- the current peak value I s also occurs when charging using this charging applied voltage value. Near current flows, enabling high-current charging.
- the predetermined terms sets the charging applied voltage value E s, in each type of secondary battery 1, charging electrostatic Nagarepi Ichiku value I s unchanged regardless of changes in charging rate.
- the charging current has a peak value I s within a constant applied voltage change range. May be set based on the voltage-current characteristic graph ⁇ in the case where the charging rate is approximately 0% shown in FIG. That is, the applied voltage corresponding to the charging current when the rate of increase of the charging current that increases with the applied voltage decreases to 0 or substantially 0, and the voltage before reaching the irreversible chemical reaction region D Value to the specified charging applied voltage It is to set as the value E s.
- charging is switched from high-current charging to charging at the full-charge equilibrium voltage value in a timely manner, and based on detection of the charging current, whether subsequent charging is high-current charging or full-charge charging voltage This is a method of determining
- the charging device of the first embodiment is configured as shown in FIG. 1, and the program / operation control unit 4 stores the full-charge equilibrium voltage value E e .
- a check current value determination program for comparing and determining the check current value i detected by the current detection unit 3 during application of the secondary battery 1 with a preset charge completion reference current value J;
- a charge time prediction program for obtaining a required charge time t until full charge based on the check current value i detected by the current detection unit 3 during application of the full charge equilibrium voltage value E eq is incorporated. That is, the program / operation control unit 4 functions as a check current value determination unit and a charging time prediction unit.
- the charging apparatus of the first implementation embodiment (or slightly less than) of the predetermined special charging voltage E s to the secondary battery 1 voltage fixed time and 1 ⁇ applied, after a large current charging, it switches the applied voltage to the ⁇ charge balanced voltage value E eq, the current value i during the application of the voltage at the equilibrium voltage E eq at full charge
- the required charging time t from the current value i to the full charge is detected, the required charging time t is displayed on the display unit 7 of the secondary battery 1 by an LED, an LCD, or the like.
- the required charging time t until the full charge is obtained from, for example, a graph showing the relationship between the current value i and the required charging time t as shown in FIG. You can ask.
- the current value i detected when the voltage of the full charge equilibrium voltage value E eq is applied to the secondary battery 1 having the charging rate of 0% is I e Q. (See Fig. 3)
- the program and the arithmetic and control unit 4 are stored in a table stored in advance in a storage unit. and a predetermined special charging voltage E s corresponding to the type of the secondary battery 1, and the equilibrium voltage E eq at full charge are selected respectively (step a 1).
- the charging applied voltage value E s, and equilibrium voltage E eq at full charge is a value set in advance by the nickel one cadmium, nickel monohydrogen type and model number, such as a lithium ion secondary battery, for example, for nickel Ichika cadmium secondary battery, the equilibrium voltage E eq at full charge is about 1.4 1 [V], also, about the higher than the charging applied voltage value E s 1. 8 0 [V] is selected.
- Step A2 when the user performs a charging start operation by operating the operation unit 8 (Step-up A 2), the secondary battery voltage of a predetermined special charging voltage E s to 1, Jo Tokoro time (constant time) 1 ⁇ Continuously applied (step A3).
- the time required from the detected current value i to the full charge that is, the current value i is estimated to be a charge completion reference current value J (detected at the time of full charge)
- the required charging time t until the current value is reached is calculated, and the required charging time t is displayed on the display unit 7 (step A7).
- the detected current value i is compared with the charge completion reference current value J by the check current value determination program (step A 8), and the current value i is determined as the charge completion reference current value. If the current value i is larger than the value J, the flow returns to the step A3 to repeat the above-described flow (charging control). Assuming that the next battery 1 has reached the fully charged state, charging is stopped here (step A9).
- the current value i is obtained at a charge rate of 100% (full charge state). Is 0 [mA], but in practice, there is a slight variation depending on the battery, so if the overcharge due to this is to be prevented, the charge completion reference current value J is larger than 0 [mA]. It is preferable to set a slightly larger value, for example, about 10 [mA]. No. In this case, the required charging time t is a time until the current value i reaches 10 [mA] or less.
- the structure differs depending on the shape or the like, if example embodiment, in the case of nickel one cadmium rechargeable battery And about 120 [seconds] are selected. Further, the minimum time T 2 to the short removes the charges charged in the conductive interface secondary battery 1, the conductive surface to be determined by the time required to the clean state, the the same as above two In the case of the secondary battery 1, about 0.001 [second] is selected. Further, as a minute time T 3 the voltage of said equilibrium voltage E eq at full charge is applied to approximately 0.1 [sec] is Bareru selected.
- reference numeral 1 denotes a secondary battery
- reference numeral 3 denotes a current detection unit for detecting a charging current of the secondary battery 1
- reference numeral 9 denotes a voltage for detecting an applied voltage of the secondary battery 1.
- a first gate 36, a second gate 37, and a third gate 38, each of which is constituted by a switching element such as a field effect transistor (FET), are provided. Is established.
- Reference numeral 31 denotes a first power supply (variable power supply) capable of changing the applied voltage to a fully charged equilibrium voltage value E eq according to the type or model of the secondary battery 1, and reference numeral 3 2 denotes it is the second power of possible to apply a predetermined special charging voltage E 8.
- the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery 1 is connected to the emitter of the first gate 36, the emitter of the second gate 37, the collector of the third gate 38, and the negative terminal of the voltage detecting means 9.
- the collector of the first gate 36 is connected to the positive terminal of the second power source 32, and the negative terminal of the second power source 32 is connected to the positive terminal of the first power source 31 and the second terminal of the second power source 32.
- the first power supply 31 The positive terminal of the current detecting means 3 is connected to the negative terminal, and the negative terminal of the current detecting means 3 is connected to the positive terminal of the voltage detecting means 9, the negative terminal of the secondary battery 1, and the emitter of the third gate 38. Commonly connected. '
- the short-circuit means for short-circuiting the terminals of the secondary battery 1 is constituted by the gates 36, 37, 38, and the short-circuit removes the electric charge on the electric field surface, and the next charging voltage is applied.
- the current is stabilized immediately after the charging voltage is switched, and the accuracy in current measurement is improved.
- the third gate 38 is set to 0 FF, and the second gate 37 is set to ⁇ this time, and the secondary battery 1 is charged to the full charge equilibrium voltage value E eq. Is applied for a short time ⁇ 3 .
- the current value i of the secondary battery 1 is detected, and from this detected current value i, it is determined whether or not the battery is fully charged, and the time t required for full charge is obtained. the second gate 3 7 to 0 FF after T 3 has elapsed.
- the charging device of the first embodiment by detecting the current value i of the secondary battery 1 to periodically check the state of charge, excessive chemical reaction can be achieved. (Oxidation-reduction reaction) does not occur, and the battery can be properly charged to a fully charged state.
- the user can know the time required for full charging, Convenience can be improved.
- the secondary battery 1 before switching the applied voltage to the full-charge equilibrium voltage value E e Q , the secondary battery 1 is short-circuited to remove the electric charge charged on the electrode interface of the secondary battery 1 and to change the electrode interface. It can be in a clean state. This allows a smooth transition to voltage application at the full-charge equilibrium voltage value, and stabilizes the charging current immediately after switching to the full-charge equilibrium voltage value. As a result, the current value can be measured accurately, and proper charging can be achieved.
- the charging device according to the second embodiment is characterized in that the type and the like of the secondary battery 1 are automatically determined without inputting the type and the like of the secondary battery 1, and the battery can be rapidly charged to a full charge. There is. Say here, secondary battery
- the type 1 means not only secondary batteries with different materials for the positive and negative electrodes, such as nickel-cadmium secondary batteries and nickel-hydrogen secondary batteries, but also materials for the positive and negative electrodes Include secondary batteries of the same type but with different storage capacities.
- the full charge equilibrium voltage value E eq of the secondary battery 1 and the predetermined charging applied voltage value E s differ depending on the type of the secondary battery, the storage capacity, and the like.For example, when the storage capacity is 100 0 0 (mAh (m The rechargeable nickel-cadmium rechargeable battery has a full charge equilibrium voltage of approximately 1.41 [V] and a predetermined charge applied voltage of approximately 1.80 [V]. And the storage capacity is The full charge equilibrium voltage of the nickel-hydrogen rechargeable battery of 200 Cm A h 3 is approximately 1.44 [V], and the predetermined charging applied voltage is 1.60 [V]. .
- FIG. 9 shows that in the charging device for the secondary battery 1 of the first embodiment, the full charge equilibrium voltage value is 1.44 [V], and the predetermined charging applied voltage value is 1.60 [V].
- FIG. 10 is a diagram showing battery terminal voltage, charging current, and check current over time when a nickel-hydrogen secondary battery is charged at a set voltage value corresponding to a nickel-hydrogen secondary battery.
- the full-charge equilibrium voltage value is 1.44 [V]
- the predetermined charging applied voltage value is 1.60 [V]
- the nickel-hydrogen secondary battery is supported.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the time course of battery terminal voltage, charging current, and check current when a nickel-metal dominium secondary battery is charged at the set voltage value of FIG. In FIG.
- the predetermined charging applied voltage value of 1.60 [V] in step A3 is applied, the fixed time T1 is 55 seconds, and no short circuit is performed in step A4.
- a minute time T 3 for applying a full charge balanced voltage value of 1. 4 4 [V] at step a 5 are the 5 seconds.
- the secondary battery 1 when it is applied at a predetermined special charging voltage E s is a constant charging current to the secondary battery 1 regardless charging rate (current peak Value I s .) Flows.
- a secondary batteries 1 at a lower voltage value than a predetermined special charging voltage E s As the charging rate is increased, the charging current flowing through the secondary battery 1 is reduced Go.
- nickel-hydrogen secondary When the nickel-metal hydride secondary battery is charged at the set voltage value corresponding to the battery, a predetermined charging applied voltage value of the nickel-hydrogen secondary battery (1.60 [V )), And a predetermined current (current peak value I s ) corresponding to the predetermined charging applied voltage value is applied, and as a result, the power supply
- the voltage drop between the unit 2, the voltage / current control unit 5, and the charging voltage supply unit 6 is also substantially constant.
- the voltage between the terminals of a nickel-hydrogen rechargeable battery is substantially constant from the start of charging to the completion of charging without exceeding 1.6 [V]
- the charging current is also substantially constant from the start of charging to the completion of charging.
- the check current is properly checked by the full charge equilibrium voltage value of the nickel-hydrogen secondary battery of 1.44 [V], and the nickel-hydrogen secondary battery is rapidly charged until it is fully charged. And it can be charged properly.
- the charging current flowing to the secondary battery gradually decreases.
- the voltage drop between the power supply unit 2 and the voltage / current control unit 5 and the charging voltage supply unit 6 also gradually decreases, and as a result, the nickel-cadmium secondary battery terminal
- the voltage applied to the capacitor gradually increases, and eventually exceeds 1.6 [V], and reaches approximately 1.8 [V] when charging is completed.
- the check current is regularly checked based on the full charge equilibrium voltage value of the nickel-hydrogen rechargeable battery of 1.44 [V]. 4 4 [V] is higher than the full-charge equilibrium voltage of the nickel-cadmium rechargeable battery, 1.41 [V], so that the nickel-cadmium rechargeable battery can be fully charged accurately. Can not be charged.
- the secondary battery 1 is a nickel-hydrogen secondary battery. At the corresponding voltage value, charging and the state of charge are checked. If the terminal voltage of the secondary battery 1 exceeds 1.6 [V] during this charging process, the secondary battery 1 After determining that the battery is a cadmium secondary battery, the secondary battery 1 is charged with a voltage value corresponding to the nickel-cadmium secondary battery, and the state of charge is checked.
- the charging device is also configured as shown in FIG. 1, and the storage means (memory) of the program 'arithmetic control unit 4 includes a plurality of secondary batteries. Of the full charge equilibrium voltage value E e . When a predetermined special charging voltage E s is stored.
- the program and the arithmetic and control unit 4 also include a check current value i detected by the current detection unit 3 during application of the rechargeable battery 1 at the full charge equilibrium voltage value E e Q and a previously set charging completion.
- Ru comparison determination unit der the reference current value J, the charging voltage detected by the voltage detection unit 9 during charging in the secondary battery 1 a predetermined special charging voltage E s a charging voltage determination program is a comparative determination means and the predetermined special charging voltage E s, is incorporated.
- the other configuration of the charging device according to the second embodiment is substantially the same as that of the charging device according to the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.
- the storage means of the program / operation control unit 4 stores the full charge equilibrium voltage value E e Q (E eql E e Q h ) and the predetermined charging applied voltage value E s ( The charging control of the secondary battery 1 by the charging device storing E s ,... E h ) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
- the full charge equilibrium voltage value is E eQ l and E eqh
- the predetermined charge applied voltage value is E SI ⁇ E sh .
- Step B3 The voltage value applied to the secondary battery 1 by the voltage detection unit 9 while the secondary battery 1 is being charged at the lower predetermined charging applied voltage value E s i for a fixed time T i. e (Step B3), and the detected voltage value e is determined by the charging voltage value determination program.
- Step B 4 If the voltage value e is larger than the lower predetermined charging applied voltage value E s ], the process jumps to step B 10 described later, and the voltage value e is the lower value. If it is equal to or less than the predetermined charging applied voltage value E, the process proceeds to the next step B5.
- the rechargeable battery 1 After the lapse of the predetermined time T, the rechargeable battery 1 is short-circuited for a minimum time T 2.
- Step ⁇ 5 After removing the electric charge on the electric field surface, the applied voltage of the secondary battery 1 is changed to the lower one of the two types of full charge equilibrium voltage values of the full charge equilibrium voltage values of the two rechargeable batteries. The voltage is switched to E eq , and the secondary battery 1 is applied with the lower full-charge equilibrium voltage E eq , for a short time T 3 (step B 6).
- the flow of the steps B 5 may be omitted.
- the detected current value i is determined by the check current value determination program (step B8). If the current value i is larger than the charge completion reference current value J, the process returns to step B2. Then, if the current value i is equal to or smaller than the charge completion reference current value J, the charging is stopped (step B9).
- step B4 the secondary battery 1 is If the voltage value e detected by the voltage detecting unit 9 is larger than the lower predetermined applied voltage value E s , while the charging is performed at the charging applied voltage value E s for a fixed time of 1 ⁇ .
- the applied voltage of the secondary battery 1 is switched to the higher predetermined applied voltage value Esh of the predetermined applied voltage values of the two types of secondary batteries, and the higher predetermined applied voltage value Esh is applied continuously for 1 ⁇ for a fixed time (step B10).
- the rechargeable battery 1 After the lapse of the predetermined time T i, the rechargeable battery 1 is short-circuited for a minimum time T 2 (step ⁇ 11), and the electric field surface is removed.
- the type of the secondary full charge balanced voltage value E e Q h of full charge balanced voltage value sac Chino higher battery small secondary battery 1 at the higher full charge balanced voltage value E e Q h time T 3 is applied (Step-up B 1 2).
- the current detector 3 detects the current value i flowing through the secondary battery 1 while the secondary battery 1 is being applied with the higher full-charge equilibrium voltage value E eqh for a short time T 3. (Step B 1 2).
- the detected current value i is determined by the check current value determination program (step B 14). If the current value i is larger than the charge completion reference current value J, the step B 1 Returning to 0, the above flow is repeated. On the other hand, if the current value i is equal to or less than the charge completion reference current value J, the charging is stopped (step B9).
- the storage means of the program / operation control unit 4 stores the full charge equilibrium voltage values E eq I and E eqh and the predetermined charge application voltage value E s ! For the two types of secondary batteries. ⁇ This is an explanation of charging control of the secondary battery 1 by the charging device in which Esh is stored.
- the storage means of the program / operation control unit 4 stores the full-charge equilibrium voltage values E eq (E eql , E e Q 2 , ⁇ ) for n (n is a natural number of 2 or more) types of secondary batteries. , E eqn ) and a predetermined charging applied voltage value E s (E sl , E s2 , ... , E sn ) are stored in the charging device.
- E eqn a predetermined charging applied voltage value
- E s E sl , E s2 , ... , E sn
- the full charge equilibrium voltage value is E e Q l ⁇ E eq 2 , ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ E eqn
- the predetermined charging applied voltage value is E sl eq E s 2 ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ E sn I do.
- a predetermined charging applied voltage of n types of secondary batteries is applied to the secondary battery 1 set in the charging device.
- a voltage is continuously applied for a predetermined time (constant time) T at a predetermined charging application voltage value E k which is the k-th lowest value among the values (step C 3).
- step C 4 the process jumps to step C 8 described below, and when k ⁇ n_l, the secondary battery 1 is charged to the k-th lowest predetermined charging applied voltage.
- the voltage detector 9 detects the voltage value e applied to the secondary battery 1 by the voltage detector 9 (step C5).
- the detected voltage value e is determined (step C 6). If the voltage value e is detected as a value larger than the k-th lowest predetermined applied voltage value Esk , the voltage value e is determined.
- step C 7 The value obtained by adding 1 is set as a new k (step C 7), and the process returns to step C 3 . If the voltage value e is detected at the k-th or lower predetermined charging applied voltage value Esk or less, Then, proceed to Step C8.
- the secondary battery 1 After the lapse of the predetermined time T i, the secondary battery 1 is short-circuited for a minimum time T 2 (step C 8), and after removing the electric field surface charge, the applied voltage of the secondary battery 1 is changed by n kinds of times. Switch to the k-th lowest full-charge equilibrium voltage value E eqk of the secondary battery's full-charge equilibrium voltage value, and apply rechargeable battery 1 with the k-th lowest full-charge equilibrium voltage value E eqk for a short time T 3 (Step C 9).
- Step C8 flows of the secondary battery 1 while short time T 3 is applied in said k-th low full charge balanced voltage value E e Q k, by the current detection unit 3 to the secondary batteries 1
- the current value i is detected (Step C10).
- the detected current value i is determined by the check current value determination program (step C11). If the current value i is larger than the charge completion reference current value J, the step C3 is performed. Then, if the current value i is equal to or less than the charge completion reference current value J, the charging is stopped (step C12).
- the same effects as those of the charging device of the first embodiment can be obtained, and in the charging process, the type of the secondary battery 1 is automatically determined.
- the battery can be charged quickly and properly to full charge without causing excessive chemical reaction (redox reaction).
- the charging device of the third embodiment the predetermined charging voltage value e detected by the voltage detecting unit 9 during the charging of the charging applied voltage value E s, the previous round of predetermined special charging voltage E s It is determined whether the difference e from the charging voltage value e detected by the voltage detecting unit 9 during the charging in step S is within a predetermined range W set in advance, and if the difference e exceeds the predetermined range W.
- the charging device according to the second embodiment is configured such that charging is performed by switching between a full charge equilibrium voltage value E eq and a predetermined charging applied voltage value E s corresponding to another type of secondary battery 1. It is different.
- the charging device of the third embodiment is also configured as shown in FIG. 1, and the storage means (memory) of the program / operation control unit 4 stores the full-charge equilibrium voltage values of a plurality of secondary batteries. E eq and a predetermined charging applied voltage value E s are stored. Also, the program.
- the arithmetic and control unit 4 includes a check current value i detected by the current detection unit 3 while the secondary battery 1 is being applied at the full charge equilibrium voltage value E eq , and a charge completion reference current set in advance.
- the other configuration of the charging device according to the third embodiment is substantially the same as that of the charging device according to the above-described first embodiment, and a description thereof will not be repeated.
- the storage means of the program / operation control unit 4 stores the full charge equilibrium voltage value E eq (E e Q lE eqh ) and the predetermined charging applied voltage value E s (E si 'E sh) and references Shinano to Furochiya one bets shown in FIG. 1 3 charging control of the secondary battery 1 by the charging device stored La be described.
- the full charge equilibrium voltage value is E eql and E e Q h
- the predetermined charge applied voltage value is E s , ⁇ E sh .
- a predetermined charging applied voltage of two types of secondary batteries is applied to the secondary battery 1 set in the charging device.
- the voltage is continuously applied for a predetermined time (constant time) 1 ⁇ with a lower predetermined charging application voltage value E sl (step D 2).
- the voltage value e is detected (step D 3), and the voltage value e detected during charging with the lower predetermined charging applied voltage value E s by the voltage difference determination program is compared with the voltage value e detected last time. It is determined whether or not the difference e from the voltage value e detected during charging at the lower specified charging applied voltage value E s is within a predetermined range W (step D 4). If the difference e is within the predetermined range W, the process proceeds to the next step D5. If the difference Ie exceeds the predetermined range W, the process jumps to step D10 described later. However, this is the first detection of the voltage value e. If, go to the next step D5.
- Step D 5 After the lapse of the predetermined time T i, the secondary battery 1 is short-circuited for a minimum time T 2 (Step D 5), and after removing the electric field surface charge, the applied voltage of the secondary battery 1 is changed to two types. low had way equilibrium voltage E eq at full charge of one of the full-charge balanced voltage value of the secondary battery, the switching, full charge balanced voltage value of how have low secondary battery 1 E eq, in short time T 3 Then, a voltage is applied (step D6).
- the detected current value i is determined by the check current value determination program (step D8), and if the current value i is larger than the charge completion reference current value J, the process returns to step D2. Then, if the current value i is equal to or less than the charge completion reference current value J, the charging is stopped (step D9).
- step D4 if the difference e exceeds the predetermined range W, the applied voltage of the secondary battery 1 is reduced among the predetermined charging applied voltage values of the two types of secondary batteries.
- the voltage is switched to the higher predetermined charging application voltage value E, and the voltage is continuously applied at the higher predetermined charging application voltage value Esh for a predetermined time (fixed time) (step D10).
- the rechargeable battery 1 After the lapse of the predetermined time ⁇ time, the rechargeable battery 1 is short-circuited for a minimum time ⁇ 2 (step D 11), and after removing the electric charges on the electric field surface, the applied voltage of the rechargeable battery 1 is changed to two types. Is switched to the higher full-charge equilibrium voltage value E eqh of the secondary battery's full-charge equilibrium voltage value, and the secondary battery 1 is applied with the higher full-charge equilibrium voltage value E eqh for a short time T 3 . (Step D12).
- the discard-up D 1 1 of full opening one may be omitted. Then, while short time T 3 applies the secondary battery 1 fully charged equilibrium voltage E Eqh the higher, the current detection unit 3 by detecting a current value i flowing through the secondary battery 1 (Step D 13).
- the detected current value i is determined by the check current value determination program (step D 14). If the current value i is larger than the charge completion reference current value J, the step D 1 It returns to 0 and repeats the above flow. On the other hand, if the current value i is equal to or less than the charge completion reference current value J, the charging is stopped (step D 9).
- the storage means of the program / operation control unit 4 stores the full charge equilibrium voltage values E e Q and E eqh and the predetermined charge application voltage values E s and E sh for the two types of secondary batteries. This is an explanation of charging control of the secondary battery 1 by the charging device in which is stored.
- the arithmetic and control unit 4 stores the fully charged equilibrium voltage values E e Q (E eql , E e Q 2 , , E eqn ) and a predetermined charging applied voltage value E s (E sl , E s 2 , ... , E sn ) stored in the charging device to control the charging of the secondary battery 1. This will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
- the full-charge equilibrium voltage value is E eql ⁇ E eq 2 , ..., And E eqn
- the predetermined charging applied voltage value is E sl ⁇ E s 2 ,.
- a predetermined charging applied voltage of n types of secondary batteries is applied to the secondary batteries 1 set in the charging device.
- the voltage is applied continuously for a predetermined time (constant time) 1 at a predetermined charging application voltage value Esk of the k-th lowest value (step F3).
- step F 4 the process jumps to step F 8 described later, and when k ⁇ n—1, the secondary battery 1 is charged to the k-th lowest predetermined charging applied voltage.
- a voltage value e applied to the secondary battery 1 is detected by the voltage detection unit 9 (step F5), and the voltage difference determination program uses the k-th lowest predetermined charging applied voltage value Esk this time.
- the difference e between the voltage value e detected during charging and the voltage value e detected during charging at the last k-th predetermined charging applied voltage value Esk is within the predetermined range W. (Step F 6), and if the difference e is within the predetermined range W, the process proceeds to Step F 8, where the difference e exceeds the predetermined range “W”. Then, the value obtained by adding 1 to the k is defined as a new k
- Step F7 the process returns to Step F3.
- the process proceeds to step F8.
- the rechargeable battery 1 After the lapse of the predetermined time T, the rechargeable battery 1 is short-circuited for a minimum time T 2.
- Step F 8 After removing the electric charge on the electric field surface, the applied voltage of the secondary battery 1 is now reduced to the k-th lowest full-charge equilibrium voltage among the full-charge equilibrium voltage values of the n types of secondary batteries. switching to a voltage value E eqk, for short time T 3 applies the secondary battery 1 in said k-th low full charge balanced voltage value E e Q k (scan Tetsupu F 9).
- the detected current value i is determined by the check current value determination program (step F11). If the current value i is larger than the charge completion reference current value J, the step F3 is performed. Then, if the current value i is equal to or smaller than the charge completion reference current value J, the charging is stopped (step F12).
- the same effects as those of the charging device of the first embodiment can be obtained, and the type and the like of the secondary battery 1 are automatically determined in the charging process. Charges quickly and properly to full charge without causing excessive chemical reaction (redox reaction) It can be carried out.
- the secondary battery 1 a predetermined special charging voltage E s, after applying a certain time, the applied voltage to shut off, and the predetermined special charging voltage E s in this state open-circuit voltage E x of the secondary battery 1 (E ⁇ , ⁇ 0, ⁇ ⁇ , ⁇ ⁇ , etc.) to detect a differential voltage E s is the difference between this detected difference voltage E s is a predetermined judgment reference value
- the difference from the charging device of the first embodiment is that the charging of the secondary battery 1 is stopped when it becomes K or less.
- the charging device of the fourth embodiment is also configured as shown in FIG. 1, and the voltage detection unit 9 is configured to detect the open voltage of the secondary battery 1.
- the program arithmetic control unit 4, the predetermined open-circuit voltage special charging voltage E s and the secondary battery 1 E ⁇ ( ⁇ ⁇ , ⁇ ⁇ , ⁇ ⁇ , ⁇ ⁇ etc.) Sadea Ru voltage difference between a differential voltage computation program is a calculation means for calculating a E S
- the charging time prediction program is charging time predicting means for obtaining the required charging time r to the fully charged based on the difference voltage E s
- advance a difference voltage E s A difference voltage determination program as determination means for comparing and determining a predetermined determination reference value K input and set is incorporated.
- LED or are configured to display the required charging time hand determined from the difference between the voltage E s by the LCD or the like.
- the display section 7 is configured to notify the user of the required charging time t visually, but may be configured to be notified by voice or the like.
- the configuration of the means is not particularly limited.
- For the detection of the voltage of the open-circuit voltage E x is generally must be high Inpi impedance state of the measuring system which current does not flow in the measurement system as when measuring the equilibrium voltage of the battery.
- the other configuration of the charging device according to the fourth embodiment is substantially the same as that of the charging device according to the above-described first embodiment, and a description thereof will not be repeated.
- a program stored in a storage means in the program / operation control unit 4 is set in advance. and a predetermined special charging voltage E s corresponding to the type of the secondary battery 1, and a full charge balanced voltage value E e Q are selected respectively (step G 1).
- a predetermined special charging voltage E s to the secondary battery 1 is a predetermined time (predetermined time) I continued Applied (step G3).
- predetermined time T ⁇ is indexed from the time variation of the charging current in the case of applying the charging applied voltage E s.
- Step G 4 After the predetermined time 1 elapses, now cut off the charging applied voltage E s T 4 hours (Step G 4), in this state, the open circuit voltage of the secondary battery 1 ⁇ ⁇ ( ⁇ ⁇ , ⁇ ⁇ , ⁇ ⁇ , to detect the E [delta], etc.) by the voltage detection unit 3 (Sutetsu flop G 5). Next, determine the differential voltage E s and the charging applied voltage E s and the open-circuit voltage E chi by the differential voltage computation program (Step G 6).
- the differential voltage detection program by a judgment of the obtained differential voltage E s (step G 7), when the difference voltage E s is greater than the determination reference value K, the above returns to the step G 3 Repeat flow, whereas, the difference voltage E S is when the following criterion value K, because it means that the secondary battery 1 is in a fully charged state, where to stop charging (step G 8).
- the interruption time T 4 is in the course of blocked from the charging state of the secondary battery 1, determined by the time required for the battery terminal voltage reaches a stable Mr measurable state, secondary top the same For battery 1, 1 to 5 [seconds] is selected.
- the voltage applied to the secondary battery 1 is controlled as described above, and the state of charge of the secondary battery 1 is periodically observed. With this configuration, it is possible to properly charge the battery to a fully charged state without causing an excessive chemical reaction (oxidation-reduction reaction) and to prevent the internal structure of the secondary battery 1 from being damaged. Therefore, the cycle life can be dramatically improved.
- the main charge in this method is the full charge equilibrium voltage value E e . To be done by more than a predetermined charging applied voltage E s, it is possible to considerably next that a large charging current is applied, shortening due friendship charging time thereto.
- the program / operation control unit 4 stores the program in the table stored in advance in the storage means. from a predetermined special charging voltage E s corresponding to the type of the secondary battery 1, and the equilibrium voltage E eq at full charge are selected respectively (step HI).
- a predetermined special charging voltage E s to the secondary battery 1 is a predetermined time (fixed time) 1 continues to Applied (step H 3).
- the charging applied voltage E s is changed to T 4 hours Blocked (step H 4), open circuit voltage E x in this state the secondary battery 1 ( ⁇ ⁇ , ⁇ ⁇ , ⁇ ⁇ , ⁇ ⁇ , etc.) is detected by the voltage detection unit 3 (Step Eta 5).
- step # 1 to step # 5 in the fifth embodiment are the same as the control steps from step G1 to step G5 in the fourth embodiment.
- Ri by the full charge balanced voltage value E e Q and the open-circuit voltage ⁇ ⁇ difference between the voltage E e. (Step H 6).
- Step H 7 the comparison determination program makes a determination of the calculated difference voltage ⁇ 1 E e Q (Step H 7), when the difference voltage E e Q is greater than 0 [V] is a determination reference value, the Returning to step H3, the above flow is repeated.On the other hand, if the difference voltage E eq is equal to or lower than 0 [V], this means that the secondary battery 1 is in a fully charged state. Here, charging is stopped (step H8).
- the charging method of the fifth embodiment it can be determined that a full charge state has been reached for any secondary battery 1 if the differential voltage l E eq is 0 [V] or less. Therefore, it is possible to easily and accurately determine whether or not the battery is fully charged.
- the charging device according to the sixth embodiment is configured such that the charging of the secondary battery 1 is stopped after the required charging time t calculated from the check current value i of the secondary battery 1 has elapsed. Differences from the form of charging device It is.
- Charging apparatus of this sixth embodiment also, Made up as shown in Figure 1, program arithmetic control unit 4, the current detection during the application of the secondary battery 1 in the full charge balanced voltage value E e
- a charging time prediction program which is a charging time prediction means for calculating a required charging time t until full charging based on the check current value i detected in the part 3, and a required charging time t from when the required charging time t is determined.
- a charge completion time monitoring program which is monitoring means for monitoring the progress of charging, is incorporated.
- the user inputs a kind of secondary battery 1 to be charged, programming the ram arithmetic control unit 4, a charging applied voltage value E s of the constant place corresponding to the type of the secondary battery 1, the full-charge balanced voltage
- the value of the value E eq is selected (step M l).
- Step M 2 when the user performs a charging start operation by operating the operation unit 8 (Step-up M 2), the secondary battery 1 to a predetermined special charging voltage E s is a predetermined time (fixed time) 1 ⁇ continued (Step M 3).
- the rechargeable battery 1 is short-circuited for a minimum time T 2 (step ⁇ 4), and the electric field surface is removed of electric charge. e . Then, the secondary battery 1 is applied with the voltage T 3 for a very short time at the full charge equilibrium voltage value E eq (step M 5).
- the step Micromax 4 of the flow may be omitted.
- the time required from the detected current value i to full charge, that is, the current value i is estimated to be a charge completion reference current value J (detected at the time of full charge.
- the required charging time t until the current value i) is reached is calculated,
- the required charging time t is displayed on the display section 7 of the secondary battery 1 (step M7).
- step M8 The control process from step M1 to step M7 in the sixth embodiment is the same as the control process from step A1 to step A7 in the first embodiment. It is determined by the program whether the required charging time t is equal to or less than 0 [sec] (step M8). In this case, the larger the required charging time t than 0 (seconds), the process proceeds to step M 9, a predetermined special charging voltage E s is applied T 5 hours in the secondary battery 1, then again step Returning to step 8, it is determined whether or not the required charging time t has elapsed.
- step M8 if the required charging time t is equal to or less than 0, that is, if the required charging time t has elapsed, it is determined that the secondary battery 1 has reached a fully charged state, and charging is automatically stopped. (Step M10).
- the other configuration of the charging device according to the sixth embodiment is substantially the same as that of the charging device according to the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.
- a predetermined charging applied voltage value E is applied to the secondary battery 1 until the time t elapses. s is continuously applied, and the charging is automatically stopped after the required charging time t has elapsed.
- the required charging time t is larger than 0 (seconds).
- the charging can be reliably stopped with a simple configuration.
- this allows proper charging to a fully charged state without causing excessive chemical reaction (oxidation-reduction reaction), and does not damage the internal structure of the secondary battery 1. It can improve the charging time and shorten the charging time. Further, since the user can know the time required for full charge, the convenience can be improved.
- the charging device of the seventh embodiment is configured so that the charging of the secondary battery 1 is stopped after the charging rate calculated from the check current value i of the secondary battery 1 reaches a predetermined value. This is a different point from the charging device of the embodiment.
- the charging device is also configured as shown in FIG. 1, and the program / operation control unit 4 stores the full-charge equilibrium voltage value E e .
- the charging rate deriving means which is the charging rate deriving means for obtaining the charging rate of the secondary battery 1 at the time when the current detection unit 3 detects the check current value i while the secondary battery 1 is being applied, and the charging rate deriving program
- a charging rate determination program which is a determining means for comparing and determining the obtained charging rate with a previously determined reference value L, is incorporated.
- FIG. 4 is a graph showing a relationship between the current value, i detected when the full-charge equilibrium voltage value E eq is applied and the required charging time t required for full charging, and the charging rate is based on the graph.
- a conversion table between the check current value and the charging rate or a relational expression between the check current value and the charging rate derived from the graph can be easily obtained by creating the charging rate derivation program. it can.
- Step N 2 when the user performs a charging start operation by operating the operation unit 8 (Step-up N 2), the secondary battery 1 to a predetermined special charging voltage E s is a predetermined time (predetermined time) is continuously applied (Step N 3). Then, after the lapse of the predetermined time, the secondary battery 1 is short-circuited for a minimum time ⁇ 2 (step ⁇ 4), and after removing the electric charge on the electric field surface, the applied voltage is reduced to a full charge equilibrium voltage value E eq. the switching, the secondary battery 1 is small time T 3 the voltage applied at the full charge balanced voltage value E eq (step New 5).
- Step N 6 the equilibrium voltage E eq at full charge while short time T 3 is applied, for detecting a current value i that is in a current detection unit 3 flows in the secondary battery 1 by the current detection unit 3 (Step N 6 ).
- the control steps from step N1 to step N6 in the seventh embodiment are the same as the control steps from step A1 to step A6 in the first embodiment.
- the charging rate is determined from the detected current value i by the program, and the determined charging rate is displayed on the display unit 7 of the secondary battery 1 (step N7).
- the obtained charge rate is determined by the charge rate determination program (step N 8). If the charge rate is detected to be less than the determination reference value L (for example, 95%), the above-described step is performed. Returning to N3, the above flow is repeated. On the other hand, when the charging rate becomes equal to or more than the determination reference value L, charging is stopped.
- the other configuration of the charging device according to the seventh embodiment is substantially the same as that of the charging device according to the first embodiment, and a description thereof will not be repeated.
- the charging can be reliably stopped with a simple configuration. In addition, this allows proper charging to a fully charged state without causing excessive chemical reaction (oxidation-reduction reaction), and does not damage the internal structure of the secondary battery 1. And the charging time can be shortened.
- Reference numeral 1 denotes a secondary battery.
- Reference numeral 12 denotes a power supply unit. Includes a transformer and rectifier to convert to.
- Reference numeral 13 denotes a large-capacity capacitor (electrolytic capacitor, electric double-layer capacitor, etc.), and the capacitor 13 and the secondary battery 1 are connected in parallel with the power supply unit 12. Further, a switch 17 is provided in a circuit connecting the power supply unit 12 and the capacitor 13, and a switch 18 is provided in a circuit connecting the capacitor 13 and the secondary battery 1.
- Reference numeral 14 denotes a current detection unit for detecting the current of the secondary battery 1, which is configured to transmit the current value i detected by the current detection unit 14 to the control unit 15. .
- the control unit 15 performs an opening / closing operation of each of the switches 17 and 18 and a determination as to whether or not the secondary battery 1 has reached a full charge. That is, the control unit 15 incorporates a current value determination program or the like which is current value determination means for determining and comparing the current value i detected by the current detection unit 14 with a preset charging completion reference current value J. Have been.
- Reference numeral 16 denotes a check power supply unit for applying a pick voltage to the secondary battery 1 based on a command from the control unit 15.
- the method for charging the secondary battery 1 using the charging device of the eighth embodiment is as follows. First, the switch 17 in the circuit shown in FIG. 20 is closed with the switch 17 closed and the switch 18 opened. in performs power storage by a predetermined time T 6 applies a predetermined power supply voltage to the capacitor 1 3, then the switch 1 7 open, switches the switch 1 8 closed, the secondary battery of the stored electric charge in the capacitor 1 3
- the rechargeable battery 1 is configured to be charged by repeating the control of transferring the data to 1.
- the check voltage E c is applied to the secondary battery 1. It is configured to detect the full charge state of the secondary battery by detecting the current value i flowing through the secondary battery 1 at this time.
- step P 1 when the user operates the operation unit (not shown) to perform a charging start operation (step P 1), based on a command from the control unit 15, the switch 17 in the circuit shown in FIG. 20 is closed. The switch 18 is controlled to open (step P2).
- the capacitor 1 3 to a predetermined power supply voltage of high-capacity for example, a voltage exceeding the equilibrium voltage E eq at full charge predetermined time (predetermined time) T 6 continued to be applied (step [rho 3), which As a result, electric charges are stored in the capacitor 13.
- the secondary battery 1 in a state where the connection with the capacitor 13 is cut off is provided with a check voltage by the check power supply unit 16, that is, in the eighth embodiment, the full charge equilibrium voltage.
- the value E e Q is applied (step P 4), and the current value i flowing in the secondary battery 1 at this time is detected by the current detection unit 5 (step P 5).
- the detected current value i is compared with a preset charging completion reference current value J (current value considered to be detected upon completion of charging) by the current value determination program (step P 6) If the current value i is larger than the charge completion reference current value J, the process proceeds to step P7, where control is performed so that the switch 17 in the circuit is opened and the switch 18 is closed. . Then, the electric charge stored in the capacitor 13 is transferred to the secondary battery 1, whereby the secondary battery 1 is charged (step P8). Then, after T 7 hours, returning to re-Pi scan Tetsupu [rho 2, opens and closes the switching of switch 1 7, 1 8, the power storage to the capacitor 1 3, wherein the control of the transfer or the like is repeated.
- a preset charging completion reference current value J current value considered to be detected upon completion of charging
- Step P 9 a full charge equilibrium voltage value E e is equal to the check voltage.
- the current value i becomes approximately 0 at a charging rate of 100% (fully charged state), so that it is easy to make a determination, which is suitable for implementation.
- the value of the charge completion reference current value J is slightly larger than 0 mA. For example, it is preferable to set at about 10 mA.
- the charge once stored in the capacitor 13 is transferred to the secondary battery 1 to perform charging.
- the amount of charge injected into the secondary battery 1 can be easily counted, and since a large-capacity capacitor 13 is used as a medium, a large amount of charge can be injected into the secondary battery 1 in a short time, that is, a large current. And the charging time can be shortened.
- the full charge equilibrium voltage value E e Q (check voltage) is periodically applied to the secondary battery 1, and by detecting the current value i flowing at this time, the charge state of the secondary battery 1 can be grasped.
- the secondary battery 1 can be appropriately charged to a fully charged state without being overcharged and causing an excessive chemical reaction (redox reaction).
- redox reaction chemical reaction
- damage to the internal structure of the secondary battery 1 can be prevented, and the cycle life can be significantly improved.
- the check voltage is applied to the secondary battery 1 from the check power supply unit 16 provided separately from the power supply unit 12, during the storage period of the capacitor 13,
- the charging time can be further reduced.
- an expensive large-current circuit is not required, the circuit configuration is simple, and the control method is extremely easy, so that reliability can be improved.
- the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications may be made within the scope of the claims. Can be implemented. That is, in the eighth embodiment, the current value i when the full-charge equilibrium voltage value E e Q is applied to the secondary battery 1 is detected, but the applied voltage is the full-charge equilibrium voltage value. It is not limited to E e Q. Furthermore, if the check power supply unit 16 is provided separately from the power supply unit 12 as in the eighth embodiment, the charge state of the secondary battery 1 is observed using the storage period of the capacitor 13. However, it is also possible to apply a voltage controlled by the power supply unit 12 to the secondary battery 1.
- the check power supply unit 16 of FIG. 20 in the eighth embodiment is deleted, and a voltage detection unit is provided instead of the current detection unit 14; The difference is that the voltage of the secondary battery 1 is measured to determine whether or not the secondary battery 1 has reached a fully charged state.
- the control unit 1 5 of the charging device of the ninth embodiment the open circuit voltage E chi of the equilibrium voltage E eq at full charge the secondary battery 1 ( ⁇ ⁇ , ⁇ ⁇ , ⁇ ⁇ , ⁇ ⁇ , etc.) and A voltage value determination program as a voltage value determination means for comparison determination is incorporated.
- the open-circuit voltage of the secondary battery 1 E chi ( ⁇ ⁇ , ⁇ 0, ⁇ ⁇ , ⁇ ⁇ , etc.) detected an, this time to continue charging smaller the detected open-circuit voltage E chi is by equilibrium voltage E eq at full charge remote, full charge balanced voltage value If Eeq or more, charging is stopped.
- step Q 1 when the user operates a not-shown operation unit to perform a charging start operation (step Q 1), based on a command from the control unit 15, the switch 17 in the circuit shown in FIG. 20 is closed. Then, control is performed to open switch 18 (step Q 2). Next, a predetermined power supply voltage, for example, a voltage exceeding a full charge equilibrium voltage value Eeq is continuously applied to the large-capacity capacitor 13 for a predetermined time (constant time) T 6 (step ⁇ 3), As a result, electric charge is stored in the capacitor 13.
- a predetermined power supply voltage for example, a voltage exceeding a full charge equilibrium voltage value Eeq is continuously applied to the large-capacity capacitor 13 for a predetermined time (constant time) T 6 (step ⁇ 3), As a result, electric charge is stored in the capacitor 13.
- the open-circuit voltage E x (E a , ⁇ 0 , ⁇ ⁇ , ⁇ ⁇ , etc.) of the secondary battery 1 in a state where the connection with the capacitor 13 is cut off is detected by the voltage detection unit.
- the detected open circuit voltage ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ and the full charge equilibrium voltage value E eq are compared by the voltage value judgment program (step Q 5), and the open circuit voltage E x becomes the full charge equilibrium voltage value E e. If it is smaller than Q , the process proceeds to step Q6, and control is performed so that switch 17 in the circuit is opened and switch 18 is closed.
- step Q7 the charge stored in the capacitor 13 is transferred to the secondary battery 1, whereby the secondary battery 1 is charged (step Q7). And after T 7 hours, again opens and closes the switching of switch 1 7, 1 8 returns to step Q 2, the power storage to the capacitor 1 3, wherein the control of the transfer or the like is repeated.
- step Q5 if the detected open circuit voltage Ex becomes equal to or higher than the full charge equilibrium voltage value Eeq , the secondary battery 1 is considered to be in a fully charged state, and charging is stopped here. It is controlled (step Q 8).
- the other configuration, operation, and effect in the ninth embodiment are substantially the same as those in the eighth embodiment, and thus description thereof will be omitted.
- FIGS. 23 (a) to (c) showing the configuration of the basic circuit for charging the secondary battery 1 in the eighth and ninth embodiments of the charging device for the secondary battery 1 will be described.
- FIG. 23 (a) is an equivalent circuit showing the basic circuit configuration of charging in the block diagram of FIG. 20.
- FIG. 23 (b) is a diagram showing the switch 17 in the circuit closed and the switch 1 in FIG. 8 is opened, the equivalent circuit in the case the Hare T 6 hours line power storage capacitor 1 3, also FIG.
- (c) is a switch 1 7 closed, sweep rate The Tutsi 1 8 is opened, shows an equivalent circuit of transferring T 7 hours the charge stored in the capacitor 1 3 to the secondary battery 1.
- E is the power supply voltage
- r is the internal resistance of power supply 2
- C is the capacitance of capacitor 13
- R is the internal resistance of secondary battery 1
- the initial voltage due to the residual charge of capacitor 13 is V
- the amount of charge transferred to the rechargeable battery 1 in the first storage (is expressed by the following equation (1)).
- the time required to charge the [mAh] rechargeable battery is about 5 minutes, which is a rechargeable battery.
- FIG. 24 is a block diagram of a charging device used in the tenth embodiment of the charging device for the secondary batteries 1, 1..., And the charging device according to the tenth embodiment includes a plurality of secondary batteries 1. ⁇ 1 ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ charging.
- reference numeral 20 denotes a secondary battery box in which a plurality of secondary batteries 1 are stored in parallel
- reference numeral 22 denotes a power supply unit
- the power supply unit 22 is a commercial power supply unit. Includes a transformer and rectifier circuit that converts AC electricity to DC.
- Reference numeral 23 denotes a charging voltage control unit that controls a charging voltage applied to the secondary battery 1
- reference numeral 24 denotes a check voltage control unit that controls a check voltage applied when grasping the charging state of the secondary battery 1. It is.
- reference numeral 25 denotes a current detection unit for detecting a current of the secondary battery 1 when the check voltage is applied, and a control unit controls a current value detected by the current detection unit 25. It is configured to transmit to the control unit 26.
- the control unit 26 determines whether or not each of the secondary batteries 1 has reached a full charge, the applied voltage, a command to switch the secondary battery 1, the number of the charged secondary batteries 1, and the like. Counting, calculation of required charging time t until full charging, and the like are performed. That is, the control unit 26 includes a check current value i detected by the current detection unit 25 during application of the secondary battery 1 at the full charge equilibrium voltage value E eq , and a charge completion reference set in advance.
- a check current value determination program which is a determination means for comparing and determining the current value J, until the battery is fully charged based on the check current value i detected by the current detector 3 during application of the full charge equilibrium voltage value E e Q.
- a charging time prediction program which is a charging time prediction means for calculating the required charging time t, and a counting program for counting the number of charged secondary batteries 1 are incorporated.
- Reference numeral 27 denotes a voltage switching unit that switches between supplying a charging voltage to the secondary battery 1 or supplying a check voltage based on a command from the control unit 26.
- reference numeral 28 denotes the charging battery connected to a certain secondary battery 1 based on a charging completion signal from the control unit 26.
- a battery designation switching unit that switches the connection of the circuit including the voltage control unit 23 and the check voltage control unit 24 to another uncharged secondary battery 1.
- reference numeral 29 denotes a display unit for displaying the required charging time t calculated by the control unit 26 or whether charging is being performed or charging is completed.
- the display unit 29 is configured to visually notify the user of the required charging time t and the like, but is configured to be notified by voice or the like.
- the configuration of the notification means is not particularly limited.
- a plurality of rechargeable batteries 1 1 1 are configured to be charged one by one.
- the following control is performed to perform quick charging without damaging the secondary battery 1.
- a current value i when the chair voltage Ec is applied is detected, and this current value i is compared with a preset charging completion reference current value J (that is, a current value considered to be detected when charging is completed). to thus again subjected to charging at the charging applied voltage value E s larger the better of the current value i, if the current value i is less charging completion reference current value J, as is in the fully charged state
- the charging of the first secondary battery 1 is stopped.
- the battery designation switching unit 28 which is a battery switching unit that has received the charging completion signal from the control unit 26, switches the circuit from the secondary battery 1 to the next uncharged secondary battery 1, The same charge control is performed. This charge control is configured to be repeatedly performed until the charging of all the N secondary batteries 1 is completed.
- a required charging time t until the secondary battery 1 is being charged, or the charging is completed, or until the battery is fully charged is obtained from the current value i, and this is displayed on the display unit 1 of the secondary battery 1.
- 9 display means
- display means is configured to display by LED or LCD.
- step R3 when the user performs a charging start operation by operating an operation unit (not shown) or the like, the full-charge equilibrium voltage value E e of the secondary battery 1 is obtained. Voltage of a predetermined special charging voltage E s exceeding is applied continuously for a predetermined time T Interview (Step R 4). For the setting of this application time TJ, are indexed from the time variation of the charging current in the case of applying the charging applied voltage value E s.
- the charging voltage is switched to the check voltage Ec (for example, a full charge equilibrium voltage value Eeq ) (step R4).
- the check voltage E e while applying short time T 3 hours the check voltage E e to the secondary battery 1, it detects the current i flowing through the secondary battery 1 by the current detector 2 5 (Step R 6).
- the detected current value i is compared with the charge completion reference current value J (current value considered to be detected at the time of completion of charging) (step R7), and the current value i is charged. greater than complete reference current value J, the process returns to step R 4, and line repeatedly the charging control to mark pressurizing the charging applied voltage value E s in the secondary battery 1, while the completion of charging current value i If the reference current value is equal to or less than J, it means that the rechargeable battery 1 is in a fully charged state. It is determined whether the next battery 1 is the Nth battery.
- step R9 If the secondary battery 1 is not the N-th battery, the process proceeds to step R9, and the circuit is switched from the current secondary battery 1 to the uncharged secondary battery 1 by the battery designation switching unit 28. Then, returning to step R2, the above control is repeated.
- step R10 if the secondary battery 1 is the N-th, the charging is stopped here, assuming that all the secondary batteries 1 have been charged.
- the charging time during which the predetermined special charging voltage E s is applied similarly to the first embodiment of FIG. 1, the capacity of the secondary battery 1, the structure differs depending on the shape or the like, for example, nickel one month
- about 120 [seconds] is selected.
- the check voltage E c is selected as the time T 3 to mark pressurized 0.1 (seconds) is selected.
- the fully charged equilibrium voltage value E eq is used for the check voltage E e , as described above, the current value i becomes approximately 0 [mA] at the charging rate of 100% (fully charged state). Therefore, the determination is easy and preferable.
- the value of the charge completion reference current value J is slightly larger than 0 [mA]. It is more preferable to set a large value, for example, about 10 [mA].
- the circuit is automatically switched to the next uncharged secondary battery 1.
- the control is simple, and all the secondary batteries 1 can be charged reliably.
- the user can reduce the current charging state or the time required for full charging. Because it is possible to know, the convenience can be improved.
- the check voltage control unit 24 is deleted, and the charging voltage is applied by the voltage switching unit 27. or constituted applied to perform switching of stopping further provided instead electrostatic pressure detector of the current detector 2 5, you Keru open voltage open voltage upon application stop of the charging voltage of the secondary battery 1 E chi ( ⁇ ⁇ , ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ , ⁇ ⁇ , etc.) by the child measured, is the point that is configured to grasp the full charge state of the secondary battery 1 different.
- the first rechargeable battery 1 is charged with a predetermined charging applied voltage value E exceeding the full charge equilibrium voltage value E eq. s voltage have carried out large current charging to be applied a predetermined time T t of, after this, to cut off a predetermined special charging voltage E s, the secondary battery 1 detected by the front SL voltage detection unit in this state Open circuit voltage ⁇ ⁇ ( ⁇ ⁇ , E beta, E tau, and E [delta], etc.) (see FIG. 3) determines the difference between the predetermined special charging voltage E s.
- the difference voltage E s of this difference is compared with a predetermined judgment reference value K, and if the difference voltage E s is larger, charging at the predetermined charging applied voltage value E s is continued, if the difference voltage ⁇ 1 E s is less acceptance criteria value K, stops charging of said first rechargeable battery 1 as being fully charged.
- the battery designation switching unit 28 receiving the charge completion signal from the control unit 26 switches the circuit ′ from the secondary battery 1 to the next uncharged secondary battery 1, and performs the same operation as described above. Is performed. This charge control is repeated until all the N secondary batteries 1 have been charged.
- the difference between the determination reference value K in this embodiment, the charging applied voltage value E s, the open-circuit voltage E x E eq at which the secondary battery 1 is fully charged (the full charge balanced voltage value) , Ie E s — E e Q.
- m + 1 is substituted for the value of m (step S2), and when the user performs a charging start operation by operating an operation unit (not shown) (step S3), predetermined special charging voltage E s is applied for the predetermined period (a predetermined time) T E to the next cell 1 (step S 4).
- step S 6 After the predetermined time 1 elapses, this time to block the charging applied voltage value E s T 4 hours in step S 5, in this state, the open circuit voltage of the secondary battery 1 ⁇ ⁇ ( ⁇ ⁇ , ⁇ 0, ⁇ tau, and E [delta], etc.) detected by the voltage detection unit (step S 6).
- the detected open-circuit voltage ⁇ ⁇ and the predetermined charging applied voltage value Obtaining a differential voltage E s of the difference between E s (step S 7). Then, compared with the determination reference value K which is set in advance with the obtained differential voltage E S (stearyl-up S 8), if said difference voltage E s is greater than the determination reference value K, returns to scan Tetsupu S 4 again the predetermined special charging voltage E s of the secondary battery Te
- the charge control applied to 1 is repeatedly performed.
- the difference voltage E s is equal to or less than the determination reference value K, the secondary battery
- step S9 determine whether the currently charged secondary battery 1 is the Nth battery.
- step S 10 If the secondary battery 1 is not the N-th battery, the process proceeds to step S 10, and the circuit is switched from the current secondary battery 1 to the uncharged secondary battery 1 by the battery designation switching unit 28. And the process returns to step S2 to repeat the above control.
- step S11 if the secondary battery 1 is the N-th, the charging is stopped here assuming that all the secondary batteries 1 have been charged.
- the charging time during which the predetermined special charging voltage E s is applied to the capacity of the secondary battery 1 differs depending on the shape or the like, For example, AA nickel one cadmium, nickel monohydrogen In the case of the secondary battery 1, 60 to 90 [seconds] is selected. Further, in the course the interruption time T 4 is that blocked from the charging state of the secondary battery 1, determined by the time required for the battery terminal voltage reaches a stable measurement possible state, similar to the secondary battery 1 In some cases, 1 to 5 [seconds] is selected.
- the detection of the voltage of the open voltage E chi is generally a measurement system that no current flows in the measurement system as when measuring the equilibrium voltage of the battery high Must be in an impedance state.
- other configurations and operation effects in this embodiment are substantially the same as those in the tenth embodiment, and thus description thereof will be omitted.
- FIG. 27 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the charging device according to the twelfth embodiment.
- the charging device according to the twelfth embodiment includes a pack power supply in which a plurality of secondary batteries 1, 1 ′, «are packed.
- the pack power supply 40 includes a plurality of (2 ⁇ in FIG. 27) secondary battery groups 41 1 and 41 in which a plurality of secondary batteries 1 1 1 are connected in series.
- the secondary battery groups 4 1 ⁇ 41 are connected in parallel.
- the following control is performed to perform quick charging without damaging the secondary battery 1. That is, when charging the secondary battery 1, first, after a large current charging for a predetermined time T i applies a predetermined charging voltage value applied E s exceeding the full charge balanced voltage value E eq, now degree switch the above applied voltage E s to a lower check voltage E e than Ete, the check voltage E e minutely time T 3 is applied.
- the check voltage E e minutely time T 3 is applied.
- a current value i when the check voltage Ee is applied is detected, and this current value i is compared with a preset charging completion reference current value J (that is, a current value considered to be detected when charging is completed).
- a preset charging completion reference current value J that is, a current value considered to be detected when charging is completed.
- Te cowpea who current value i performs charging at the charging completion reference current value larger if again the predetermined special charging voltage E s than J, current value i GaTakashi electrostatic completion criteria If the current value is equal to or less than J, it is determined that the battery is fully charged, and charging of the secondary battery 1 is stopped.
- the charging device of the twelfth embodiment has a configuration shown in FIG.
- the charging device of the twelfth embodiment includes a power supply unit 42, a charging voltage control unit 43, a check voltage control unit 44, a processor 48 (control unit), and the like.
- the power supply section 42 includes a transformer and rectifier circuit for converting commercial AC electricity into DC.
- the processor 48 instructs the switch 46 to supply the charging voltage from the charging voltage control unit 43 to each of the secondary battery groups 41 and check the power from the check voltage control unit 44. Voltage (voltage applied to grasp the state of charge of the secondary battery 1) to each secondary battery group 41. At this time, switching is performed according to the charging time and the checking time.
- a current signal of the current detection unit 47 (a detection unit that detects the current of the secondary battery 1 when the check voltage is applied) is input to the processor 48. Then, in the processor 48, the switching unit 46 issues a designation to repeat the charging and checking times as long as the current of the current detecting unit 47 is detected, and that the charging of the secondary battery 1 is completed. (For example, if the detected current value i is less than or equal to the charging completion reference current value J), the state of the voltage application to the next secondary battery 1 is instructed by the processor 48 as described later.
- the display unit 49 which is a notification unit, receives a status signal from the pack power supply 40 and the processor 48 and displays charging or completion of charging.
- the display section 49 can be constituted by an LED or a CD.
- the pack power supply 40 includes a first circuit 51 for supplying a charging voltage to each of the secondary batteries 1 of the secondary battery group 41 shown by 101 in FIG. And a second circuit 52 for supplying a charging voltage to each secondary battery 1 of the secondary battery group 41 indicated by 102.
- First circuit 5 1 Alpha Eta Alpha has 1 2, ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ , a transistor T r of A LN, B u, B 1 2, ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ , and a transistor T r of B ln
- second circuit 5 2 has ⁇ 2 1, ⁇ 2 2, ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ , a transistor T r of a 2 n, B 2 1, B 2 2, ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ , and a transistor T r of B 2 n.
- the processor 4 8 as a control unit, the first circuit 5 1 of each secondary battery pack 4 1 ⁇ 4 1, A 2 1 of the second circuit 5 2, A 2 2, ' ⁇ ' ⁇ Beauty beta 2 1, beta 2 2, it is possible to control the transistor T r of ... ', furthermore, may control the transistors T r of the third circuit to n-th circuit.
- the charging apparatus is configured to individually charge the plurality of secondary batteries 1 of each secondary battery group 41 individually.
- the secondary battery group 41 indicated by 101 in FIG. 27 is charged will be described. Then, for example, when charging the secondary battery 1 of ⁇ of the secondary battery group 41, the transistors T r ′ Tr of ⁇ 12 and ⁇ 12 receive the Hi signal, whereby Power is supplied to the rechargeable battery 1 of ⁇ and charged. In this case, the other transistors Tr-Tr r 'are in the Low state. Then, when the rechargeable battery 1 of ⁇ is fully charged, the process proceeds to the rechargeable battery 1 of ⁇ . At the time of charging the secondary battery 1 of m, the transistors Tr 13 and Tr 13 of A 13 and B 13 receive the Hi signal.
- the fact that the transistor Tr receives the Hi signal means that the full charge equilibrium voltage value E e is as described above. After a large current charging to a certain time T E applies a predetermined special charging voltage E s exceeding, by switching to a lower check voltage E c than Re their the applied voltage E s, the check voltage E the c refers to the state of short time T 2 applied.
- the circuit is switched to the next uncharged secondary battery 1 according to an instruction from the control unit 8, and the same charge control as described above is performed.
- This charging control is configured to be repeatedly performed until all M (the number of the secondary batteries 1 in the secondary battery group 41) secondary battery 1 are completely charged.
- the circuit is switched to the secondary battery group 41 shown by 102 in FIG.
- the secondary batteries 1 of the secondary battery group 41 shown by 2 are sequentially charged as described above.
- step T2 p + 1 is substituted for the value of p, and the process proceeds to step T3.
- step T3 it is determined whether or not the number p of the charged secondary battery 1 is M.
- M is the number of the secondary batteries 1 of the secondary battery group 41.
- Step T 4 In the secondary battery 1 of the present first becomes Rukoto is started (Step T 4), said ⁇ -th secondary battery 1 to a predetermined special charging voltage E s is a predetermined time (predetermined time) ⁇ continued (Step ⁇ 5).
- the application time T E which applies the predetermined special charging voltage E s to the secondary battery 1, for example, about 1 2 0 [sec] is Ru is selected.
- the charging voltage is switched to the check voltage E c (for example, a full charge equilibrium voltage value E eq ) (step T 6).
- the check voltage E c while short time T 3 applied to the secondary battery 1 of said p-th, detects a current value i flowing through the secondary battery 1 by the current detecting section 7 (step T 7) .
- the minute time T 3 for applying the check voltage E e to the secondary batteries 1, for example, about 0.1 [sec] is selected.
- step T8 the detected current value i is compared with the charging completion reference current value J (current value considered to be detected at the time of completion of charging), and the detected current value i if There greater than the charging completion reference current value J, the flow returns to step T 4, have rows repeat the charging control for applying a predetermined special charging voltage E s to the secondary battery 1, whereas, the detection if the current value i is equal to or less than the charging completion reference current value J that is, since the secondary battery 1 of said p-th is means that the fully charged state, the flow returns to step T 2. That is, the charging of the ⁇ -th secondary battery 1 is completed by this, and by performing the same flow, the secondary battery 1 of I of the secondary battery group 41 shown by 101 is obtained. Charging of all the secondary batteries 1 can be terminated (step # 9).
- the current is charged at a charging rate of 100% (full charge state). Since the value i is approximately 0 [mA], it is preferable because the determination can be easily performed. However, also in this case, since the battery actually causes a slight variation, if the overcharge due to this is to be prevented, the value of the charge completion reference current value J is larger than 0 (mA). It is more preferable to set a slightly larger value, for example, about 10 [mA]. Further, when charging is started in step T4, a display indicating that charging is being performed by the display unit 8 is started.
- each secondary battery group 1 is charged under the same control as the secondary battery group 41 indicated by 101 described above. As a result, the charging of the secondary battery group 41 indicated by 101 and 102 ends.
- the display section 49 changes from the charging display to the charging completion display.
- the configuration is such that the state of charge is periodically monitored by detecting the current value i flowing through the secondary battery 1, and the It is possible to charge properly to a fully charged state without causing a reaction (oxidation-reduction reaction). In addition, this can prevent the internal structure of the secondary battery 1 from being damaged, so that the cycle life can be significantly improved.
- the main charging in this charging method is performed at a predetermined charging applied voltage value E s exceeding the full charging equilibrium voltage value E eq , a considerably large charging current flows to the secondary battery 1. Thus, the charging time can be shortened.
- the next uncharged battery is automatically
- the circuit is switched to the secondary battery 1 and the individual batteries are individually charged, so that all the secondary batteries 1 can be reliably charged and the uncharged secondary battery 1 can be charged.
- the charging operation of the secondary battery group 41 does not end while the battery 1 is kept, and the charging reliability of the secondary battery group 41 is excellent.
- the charging of the secondary battery group 41 shown by 101 in FIG. 27 is completed, the charging of the secondary battery group 41 shown by 102 in FIG. 27 is started. Since the charging of the secondary battery group 41 indicated by 02 is also completed, it is possible to properly charge all the secondary batteries 1 of this pack power supply 40 to the fully charged state, thereby extending the cycle life. It is possible, and as a whole, it can be charged in a short time.
- the display section 49 indicates that charging is being performed or charging is completed, the user can know that charging is being performed or charging has been completed. For example, immediately after charging is completed, various types of use of this power source are performed. Equipment can be driven. In the display section 49, charging can be distinguished from charging completed by different lighting colors, or either charging or completed charging can be distinguished without lighting. Further, characters such as “charging” and “charging completed” may be displayed.
- the charging status is visually notified to the user by the display unit 49, but the notification may be performed by voice or the like. There is no particular limitation.
- the charging of the secondary battery group 41 indicated by 101 is not completed
- the charging of the secondary battery group 41 indicated by 102 in FIG. 27 may be started. Note that without performing the parallel charging, for example, after the charging of the secondary battery group 41 indicated by 101 is completed, the charging of the secondary battery group 41 indicated by 102 is not started continuously. Alternatively, the charging of the secondary battery group 41 indicated by 102 may be started after a predetermined time has elapsed.
- a pack power supply 40 when such a pack power supply 40 is used, since there are a plurality of secondary battery groups 41, only the secondary battery group 41 indicated by 101 or 102 is connected to the load. It is preferable that the secondary battery groups 41 and 41 indicated by 01 and 102 can be connected to a load in series or in parallel. As a result, it becomes a power supply corresponding to various connected loads, and has excellent versatility.
- a switching unit is provided in the circuit unit of the pack power supply 40, and by switching this switching unit, a serial usable state or a parallel usable state can be set.
- the required charging time t until full charging (that is, charging time) can be obtained from a graph showing the relationship between the current value i and the required charging time t, as shown in FIG.
- This graph shows the relationship between the current value i detected when the full charge equilibrium voltage value E eq is applied and the charging time t required for full charge, and shows that the rechargeable battery 1 with a charge rate of 0% is fully charged.
- the current value i detected when applying the equilibrium voltage values E eq I e Q. See FIG. 3
- the required charge time t may be calculated by a charging time prediction program as the charging time prediction means, and the charging of the secondary battery 1 may be stopped after this time has elapsed. It is also possible to display the charging time t on the display unit 49 by detecting the required charging time t until the battery is fully charged. Thus, if the charging time t is displayed, the user can grasp the charging completion time of the secondary battery 1 during charging.
- the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications may be made within the scope of the claims. It is possible to implement it.
- the number of the secondary battery groups 41 of the pack power supply 40 can be freely increased and decreased, and the number of the secondary batteries 1 of each of the secondary battery groups 41 * 41 can be freely increased and decreased.
- the charging rate of the rechargeable battery 1 at the time when the current value i is detected is calculated from the detected current value i using a graph shown in FIG.
- the charging may be stopped when the charging rate reaches a predetermined value.
- the charging of the secondary battery 1 may be used open voltage E x of the secondary battery 1.
- a predetermined special charging voltage E s open collector Pressure E x ( ⁇ ⁇ , E ⁇ , ⁇ ⁇ , ⁇ 6 , etc.) using a differential voltage E s and the difference voltage 1 E S, as compared with the determination reference value K which is set in advance, the difference voltage If ⁇ 1 E S is larger than the criterion value K, charging at the predetermined charging applied voltage value E s is continued, while the difference voltage ⁇ ] E s is equal to or less than the criterion value K. For example, the charging of the secondary battery 1 may be stopped assuming that the battery is in a fully charged state.
- the display section 49 indicates that the charging of all the secondary battery groups 4 1 ⁇ 4 1 ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ It may be displayed that charging of the next battery group 41 has been completed (completed). In this way, if the end (completion) of charging of each rechargeable battery group 41 is displayed, if a load connection is possible with only the completed rechargeable battery group 41, other rechargeable batteries can be connected. This power supply can be used without waiting for the completion of charging of the group 41, and the usability can be improved.
- the secondary battery 1 If the secondary battery 1 is left after charging is completed, it will self-discharge and the battery voltage will gradually decrease.For example, if the secondary battery is left for two days, the battery voltage will drop by about 15%. If left for 30 days, the battery voltage drops by about 40%. Therefore, when the secondary battery 1 is used in a device such as a digital camera, the battery voltage may be too low to be useful.
- the first embodiment In any one of the twelfth embodiment to the twelfth embodiment, or by a method other than the above embodiment, when the battery voltage value of the rechargeable It is configured to recharge.
- the charging device is also configured as shown in FIG. 1, and the program / operation control unit 4 stores the battery voltage of the secondary battery 1 after the completion of the charging detected by the voltage detection unit 9.
- a recharge determination program as determination means for comparing and determining a value with a recharge voltage value E lower than the full charge equilibrium voltage value Eeq is incorporated.
- This recharge voltage value E is set to, for example, 80% of the full charge equilibrium voltage value E eq , and even after charging is completed, the battery voltage of the secondary battery 1 set in the charging device is maintained at the voltage detection unit. is monitored by the 9, when the battery voltage value of the secondary battery 1 is equal to or less than the recharge voltage value E f, recharge command from the program operation control unit 4 is output, the charging voltage supply unit The charging voltage is supplied from 6 to recharge the secondary battery 1.
- this stop of recharging is performed according to the charging stop condition of any one of the first to twelfth embodiments, or in a charging apparatus using a method other than the above embodiment.
- the charging stop condition of the charging device shall be followed.
- the battery voltage of the secondary battery 1 taken out from the charging device is always at or above the recharge voltage value, and is in a state suitable for use. Improvement can be achieved.
- the internal structure of the rechargeable battery 1 is not damaged and the cycle life is maintained without causing a chemical reaction (redox reaction) due to overcharging and properly recharging until the battery is fully charged. Can be dramatically improved, and the charging time until a full charge is shortened.
- FIG. 29 is a plan view showing the configuration of the charging device of the fourteenth embodiment of the charging device for a secondary battery.
- the charging device 50 according to the fourteenth embodiment includes a plurality of secondary batteries 1.1. ⁇ (In this embodiment, four secondary batteries 1) are charged.
- reference numeral 50a denotes a seat for setting the secondary battery 1
- reference numeral 50b denotes an outside air intake.
- Reference numeral 51 denotes a first display portion, which lights when the secondary battery 1 set in the seat portion 50a is almost fully charged, for example, when the battery voltage of the secondary battery 1 is recharged as described above. It is configured to turn on when the voltage value E ⁇ is reached. In the case of this setting, the recharging is performed when the first display section 51, which is lit once after the charging is completed, is turned off.
- Reference numeral 52 denotes a second display unit, and charging is performed alternately in the order of the bold arrows in FIG. 29. Of the secondary batteries 1, 1, 2, the second corresponding to the secondary battery 1 currently being charged.
- Reference numeral 53 denotes an ejection button for taking out the secondary battery 1 set in the seat portion 50a of the secondary battery 1
- reference numeral 54 denotes a start button for starting charging of the secondary battery 1
- reference numeral 55 is a power lamp, and the charging device 50 is connected to a commercial power source via a power cord (not shown).
- the charging device 50 of the fourteenth embodiment performs a series of charging operations of charging the battery 2 at a predetermined voltage for a predetermined time after checking the charging state of the secondary battery 1 for each uncharged secondary battery 1 as shown in FIG. 9 in turn in the order indicated by the bold arrows, and this is regarded as one turn, and the rechargeable batteries 1 1 1 are charged while repeating this turn. It is configured to stop charging from the secondary battery 1 determined to have been performed.
- the rechargeable battery 1 that has reached a fully charged state shall be skipped (skipped) in the next turn. Also, each turn
- the order in which battery 1 is charged is not limited to the order indicated by the thick arrow in FIG. 29, and may be performed in another order.
- the check of the state of charge may be performed, for example, by determining the charge current value i at step A8 in the first embodiment, determining the charge current value i at step A8 in the first embodiment, or embodiment performed by the determination or the like of the differential voltage l E s in step G 7 for definitive, the said charge voltage, for example, the predetermined special charging voltage E s is found using.
- the charging device 50 is configured as described above. In the charging device 50, from the completion of a series of charging operations in the previous turn in each secondary battery 1 to the start of a series of charging operations in the next evening. During this period, charging is suspended, and this pause period becomes a relaxation time, the electrode surface stabilizes, the full charge state can be checked accurately in the next turn, and the reliability improves.
- an electrode reaction occurs on the surface of the electrode in contact with the electrolyte, and the process of this electrode reaction is the movement of the reactant from inside the electrolyte to the surface of the electrode, and the reaction between the reactant and the electrode.
- the individual secondary batteries 1 are configured such that a relaxation time is provided between the charging of the battery for a certain period of time and the subsequent checking of the state of charge. May be.
- a cooling fan 61 is provided as a cooling means inside the charging device 50 of the fifteenth embodiment.
- the charging of the secondary battery 1 by the charging device 50 of the fifteenth embodiment is performed as shown in any one of the first to fourteenth embodiments.
- a cooling fan 61 is provided to cool the heating element 64-65 such as the resistor.
- reference numeral 50 C denotes a casing which is a housing of the charging device 50
- reference numeral 50 b denotes an outside air intake port provided on one side of the surface of the casing 50 C (FIG. 2).
- Reference numeral 50 d denotes an outside air intake port provided on one side of the rear surface of the casing 50 C
- reference numeral 50 e denotes an exhaust port provided on the other side of the rear surface of the casing 50 C
- 0 h is a leg supporting the casing 50 C.
- Reference numerals 62 and 63 are substrates
- reference numerals 64 and 65 are heating elements such as resistors.
- the charging device 50 is configured.
- the cooling fan 61 By operating the cooling fan 61, the outside air around the casing 50C is taken in from the outside air intake port 5Ob ⁇ 50d, and the outside air is The heat flows along the surfaces of the heating elements 64-65, and as a result, the heating elements 64 ⁇ 65 are cooled. Then, the taken-in outside air is drawn further inside by the cooling fan 61, and is exhausted from the exhaust port 50e.
- the charging device 50 of the sixteenth embodiment is provided with an extracting means for extracting the secondary battery 1 set in the charging device 50 with one touch.
- the removing means of the charging device 50 of the sixteenth embodiment includes a removing button 53 operated by a user to push down, and a seat 50 a of the charging device 50.
- the push-up member 57 which pushes up the set secondary battery 1, a turning fulcrum shaft 58 for supporting the pushing-up member 57, and the pushing-up member 57 attached to the turning fulcrum shaft 58 to attach the push-up member 57
- a torsion spring 59 that urges in the anti-push-up direction.
- the secondary battery 1 can be easily taken out with one touch switch, and the convenience is improved.
- the charging device 50 of the seventeenth embodiment is provided with a take-out means different from the take-out means of the sixteenth embodiment.
- the means has a configuration in which one side in the longitudinal direction of the seat portion 50a of the charging device 50 is depressed. In the depressed portion 5Ok, one side (the one in the longitudinal direction) of the set secondary battery 1 is set. Is floating in the air.
- the required charging time t until full charge is obtained, but from the detected current value i, using the graph shown in FIG. It is also possible to determine the charging rate of the secondary battery 1 at the time of detection of the current value i and stop charging when the charging rate reaches a predetermined value.
- step A7 can be omitted.
- the charge end (completion) is determined by comparing the detected current value i with a preset charge completion reference current value J. This is because charging can be completed without obtaining t.
- a predetermined special charging voltage E s of greater than equilibrium voltage E eq at full charge after a predetermined time T charge the secondary battery 1, to switch to equilibrium voltage E eq at full charge
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