Method and apparatus for charging and testing batteries
US5160880A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 1991 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2011 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S320/18
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for charging and testing a rechargeable battery is adapted to determine certain conditions, including defect and characteristics, of the battery. The apparatus defects caused by sulfated cells, short circuited cells, and mismatched cells, and determines battery voltage, capacity and charge acceptance capability.
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