Electrochromic thin film state-of-charge detector for on-the-cell application
US5458992A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 1994 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49115
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A tester for use in determining the voltage and state-of-charge of a battery. The tester can be permanently mounted on the battery and employs an electrochromic cell which changes visual appearance, for example, color or intensity of color when electrically connected across the terminals of a battery. The electrochromic cell undergoes an oxidation/reduction reaction on direct application of the DC potential of the battery. The color of the electrochromic cell can be compared with a color comparison chart to determine the condition of the battery. The tester can be permanently electrically connected to the battery or, preferably, can be connected momentarily to determine the state of the battery.
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