Patent · US Expired

Battery charging

US4234839A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 1978
Grant dateNov 18, 1980
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Expiry dateNov 1, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T90/14
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A battery charging system is disclosed wherein there is control means connected with a battery charger responsive to the temperature of a temperature sensor connected with a battery to sense its temperature whereby to switch off the charging when the battery temperature is at or above a predetermined temperature unsuitable for charging. The control means includes a signal transmitter and a signal receiver. The signal transmitter applies a pulsed signal to the charging leads when the temperature of the battery is at or above the predetermined temperature and the receiver detects this and switches off the charging. A signal transmitter and temperature sensor, and a battery fitted therewith is also disclosed.

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