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Method of charging a vehicle battery

US4308492A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 1979
Grant dateDec 29, 1981
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Expiry dateOct 24, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02J7/1438
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A new method of charging a vehicle battery is disclosed. The proposed method employs electronically controlled data processing device, which controls battery charging condition in accordance with temperature, battery electrolyte, external electric load as well as battery voltage. As a result, voltage drop due to over loading may be prevented and a stable battery charging voltage may be obtained.

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