Method and apparatus for charging and testing batteries
US5049803A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 10, 1989 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R31/396
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for charging and testing a rechargeable battery is adapted to determine certain conditions, including defects and characteristics, of the battery. The apparatus detects defects caused by sulfated cells, short circuited cells, and mismatched cells, and determines battery voltage, capacity and charge acceptance capability.
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