Battery charger with standby mode
US6833685B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S20/20
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A charger for charging a battery power source removably disposed on and connectable to the charger, the charger including a controller electrically connectable to a battery power source, at least one terminal connected to at least one of the controller and the battery power source, a power supply connectable to an outside power source, the power supply providing power to at least one of the controller and the battery power source, and a switch connected between the outside power supply and the power supply, the switch being activated when a battery pack is connected to the at least one terminal.
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