Electronic battery tester configured to predict a load test result based on open circuit voltage, temperature, cranking size rating, and a dynamic parameter
US7723993B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 2, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R31/389
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus is provided for rapidly and safely estimating the high-rate load test voltage of a storage battery utilizing open-circuit voltage, temperature and a dynamic parameter such as conductance or resistance. An output indicative of the condition of the battery is provided as a function of the estimated load test voltage of the battery compared to industry standards without the necessity to charge the battery or discharge the battery with high-rate loads using bulky load testing equipment.
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