Battery charger, a method for charging a battery, and a software program for operating the battery charger
US6222343A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J2207/40
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A battery charger, a method for charging a battery, and a software program for operating the battery charger. The battery charger is capable of charging different types of batteries and capable of operating on alternate sources of AC power. Also, the battery charging circuit will not operate if one of the power source, the battery, the power switch means and the control means (including the Microcontroller) malfunctions. In addition, in the battery charging circuit, the battery under charge supplies power to operate the circuit and the Microcontroller.
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