Electricity: battery or capacitor charging or discharging – Means to identify cell or battery type
Patent
1998-04-17
1999-11-02
Tso, Edward H.
Electricity: battery or capacitor charging or discharging
Means to identify cell or battery type
320110, H01M 1046, H01M 1044
Patent
active
059777451
ABSTRACT:
A loose type battery cell detection method and apparatus controls a battery charging circuit so as to disable recharging when loose battery cells are detected. A battery contact is disposed adjacent to a battery power source. If the battery power source is loose battery cells, the battery contact operatively engages the loose battery cells such that an electrical path is created from one loose battery cell to another via the battery contact. If the battery power source is a rechargeable battery pack, no electrical path between the battery power source and the battery contact is created. A battery detection circuit monitors the battery contact for an electrical signal, such as a voltage or current level above zero. While the electrical signal is detected, the battery detection circuit directly or indirectly causes the battery recharge function of the battery charging circuit of the recharging device to be disabled.
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Ericsson Inc.
Tso Edward H.
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