Bi-level current limiting circuit and battery using same
US5469002A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J7/00714
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A bi-level current limiting circuit is provided for purposes of maintaining safe battery operation in hostile or otherwise volatile environments. The bi-level current limiting circuit includes two sub-circuits, a first sub-circuit for establishing a maximum current level output from a battery pack into which the circuit is incorporated, and a second sub circuit for establishing a steady state current level output.
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