CN-122001054-A - System and method for charging rechargeable battery

Abstract

A system and method for charging a battery. A charger includes a frame that provides a support structure. The frame defines a receptacle for receiving a battery. The charger includes an electrical interface associated with each receptacle configured to electrically connect to contacts of the battery. The power system is used to power the electrical interface to charge the battery. The charger is configured to be stored stably horizontally or vertically.

Inventors

• MCMURRAY CRAIG

Assignees

• C·麦克默里

Dates

Publication Date

20260508

Application Date

20251106

Priority Date

20241106

Claims (20)

1. 1. A charger for a plurality of batteries, comprising: providing a frame of a support structure, the frame defining a plurality of receptacles for receiving the plurality of cells; A plurality of electrical interfaces associated with the plurality of receptacles configured to electrically connect to contacts of the plurality of batteries; A power system for powering the plurality of electrical interfaces to charge the plurality of batteries, wherein the charger is configured to stabilize stored horizontally or vertically.
2. 2. The charger of claim 1, wherein the plurality of cells are corner-free curved, have straight edges, and wherein the contacts are positioned along the edges.
3. 3. The charger of claim 1, wherein the frame magnetically aligns the plurality of batteries with the plurality of receptacles.
4. 4. The charger of claim 1, wherein the charger is horizontally and vertically usable and storable with the receptacle supporting the plurality of batteries.
5. 5. The charger of claim 1, further comprising: a handle connected to the frame for a user to hold the charger when adding or removing the plurality of batteries.
6. 6. The charger of claim 1, further comprising: An indicator associated with each of the plurality of receptacles, the indicator including a state of charge of each of the plurality of batteries.
7. 7. The charger of claim 1, wherein the indicator indicates the state of charge with a color.
8. 8. A method of charging a plurality of batteries of a lamp, comprising: receiving a plurality of batteries in a charger; Electrically interfacing a battery contact of each of the plurality of batteries with a contact of the charger; Indicating a state of charge of each of the plurality of batteries, wherein the charger is configured to stabilize stored horizontally or vertically.
9. 9. The method of claim 8, further comprising: The charger is stored horizontally or vertically on a flat edge of a frame of the charger.
10. 10. The method of claim 8, wherein one or more lights of the charger indicate a state of charge of each of the plurality of batteries.
11. 11. The method of claim 8, wherein the plurality of cells have a flat edge comprising the cell contacts.
12. 12. The method of claim 8, wherein the charger comprises a handle for a user to carry the charger when adding or removing the plurality of batteries.
13. 13. The method of claim 8, wherein a contact of the charger magnetically interfaces with a battery contact of each of the plurality of batteries.
14. 14. The method of claim 8, wherein the plurality of batteries are used in a cordless lamp.
15. 15. A rechargeable battery, comprising: a frame for storing the internal components; A battery within the frame for storing a charge that powers at least an electronic device; edges within the frame; A contact integrated within the rim for interfacing the rechargeable battery with a charger and at least the lamp; a magnet for aligning the contact with the contact of the lamp or charger, and And the power button is used for powering on or off the rechargeable battery.
16. 16. The rechargeable battery of claim 15, wherein the battery is a lithium ion or solid state battery.
17. 17. The rechargeable battery of claim 15, wherein the lamp is a cordless lamp.
18. 18. The rechargeable battery of claim 15, further comprising: One or more indicators indicating the state of charge of the battery.
19. 19. The rechargeable battery of claim 15, wherein the one or more indicators utilize color to indicate a state of charge of the battery.
20. 20. The rechargeable battery of claim 15, further comprising: A user interface for receiving user input and providing information to the user, the power button being a component of the user interface.

Description

System and method for charging rechargeable battery The application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application No.63/716,829, entitled "SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARGING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES," filed on 6 at 11/2024, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field The illustrative embodiments relate to rechargeable lamps and electronics. More particularly, but not exclusively, the illustrative embodiments relate to rechargeable batteries and charging systems. Background In recent years, electronic lamps and electronic candles have become increasingly popular due to their many benefits in terms of environmental, utilization, and safety considerations. For example, rechargeable lights are used to provide functionality and pleasing aesthetics. These types of lights are used by consumers and by restaurants, events, hotels, fast-swimming and entertainment industries, among others. Good lighting is important for creating an atmosphere and provides functionality that allows an individual to read menus, agenda, paperwork, etc. Existing lamp solutions are useful but offer limited options for batch use, recharging and distribution. Disclosure of Invention The illustrative embodiments provide a system and method for charging a battery. A charger includes a frame that provides a support structure. The frame defines a receptacle for receiving a battery. The charger includes an electrical interface associated with each receptacle, the electrical interface configured to electrically connect to contacts of the battery. The power system for powering the electrical interface charges the battery. The charger is configured to stabilize stored horizontally or vertically. In other embodiments, one or more tabs, threads, or fasteners may be utilized to align the contacts. The battery may be corner-free curved (rounded) with straight edges and the contacts may be positioned along the edges. The cell may be entirely non-angular curved and the contacts may be positioned along the non-angular curved edges. The frame may magnetically align the battery with the receptacle. The charger can be used and stored horizontally and vertically in such a way that the receptacle supports the battery. The charger may include a handle connected to the frame for a user to hold the charger when adding or removing batteries. The charger may include an indicator associated with the receptacle, the indicator including a state of charge of each battery. The receptacle may include a first support and a second support associated with the top and bottom of each cell. The frame may have a flat edge opposite the receptacle to stabilize the charger when the charger is positioned horizontally on a surface. The charger may be configured to be free standing when positioned vertically on a flat surface. The indicator may indicate the state of charge with a color. The charger may include a power system that distributes power to the contacts through wires, traces, or connectors that are integrated within or connected to the charger. The charger may include a charging port for charging the rechargeable battery using a standard wall outlet (i.e., 120V). The charger may include a power adapter configured to plug into a charging port of the charger. The charger may be docked or loaded into a larger storage container. A method of charging a battery. The battery is accommodated in the charger. The battery contacts of each battery are electrically connected with the contacts of the charger. The state of charge of each battery is indicated. The charger is configured to stabilize stored horizontally or vertically. In other embodiments, the charger may be stored horizontally or vertically on a flat edge of the frame of the charger. One or more lights of the charger may indicate the state of charge of each battery. The battery may include a flat edge that includes a battery contact. The battery may include an angularly curved edge that includes a battery contact. The charger may include a handle for a user to carry the charger when adding or removing batteries. The contacts of the charger may magnetically interface with the battery contacts of each battery. The contacts of the charger may be aligned with the contacts of the battery based on the frame shape of the battery, tabs, protrusions/recesses, fasteners, etc. Another illustrative embodiment provides a rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery includes a frame for storing internal components. The rechargeable battery includes a battery within the frame that stores an electrical charge for powering at least the lamp. The rechargeable battery includes a flat edge defined within the frame. The rechargeable battery includes contacts integrated with the flat edge for interfacing the rechargeable battery with the charger and at least the lamp. The rechargeable battery includes a magnet for aligning the contacts with the contacts of the lamp or charger. The rechargeable batter