Battery electrolyte level monitor, system, and method
US10811735B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The specification discloses a monitor, a system, and a method for monitoring the electrolyte level in a cell of a multi-cell battery. The system may be powered by leads attached across any one or more cells of the battery. The system includes an electrically conductive probe, having its own wire, that may be installed in any battery cell. The probe is current sampled to provide one or more signals used to determine if the probe is in physical contact with the electrolyte (indicating acceptable electrolyte level). The probe may be sampled as a cathode and as an anode. The probe may be sampled using PWM (pulse width modulation). The probe may be sampled using current limiting.
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