Power source
US6472846B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J7/35
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power system comprises a generator for generating electrical current, a rechargeable electrical storage device connectable to a load, and a source of non-electrical energy for driving the generator, the arrangement being such that energy output by the generator in excess of the power requirement of a load when connected to the battery is used to charge the battery.
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