Battery charger
US6806678B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 20, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P90/40
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A battery charger for use with a battery, and which is provided with a first charging current to substantially maintain the electrical charge of the battery is described and which includes a plurality of fuel cell modules which supply a second charging current for substantially maintaining the charge of the battery; and a controller electrically coupled with the plurality of fuel cell modules, and wherein upon interruption of the first charging current, the controller operably delivers the second charging current to the battery.
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