Battery charging system
US5017856A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 1989 |
| Grant date | May 21, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S320/13
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A battery charging system including a battery of one chemistry type and a battery charger for a different battery type is disclosed. If a battery over-discharge condition or if an electrochemical cell imbalance is detected within the battery, the battery prevents charging by the battery charger by means of a resettable switch.
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