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Date of Patent:
Jan. 17, 1984

Filed:

Apr. 16, 1982
Applicant:
Inventors:

Michael F Wicnienski, Antioch, IL (US);

Donald E Charles, Lake Zurick, IL (US);

Assignee:
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H02J / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
320 39 ; 320 35 ; 320 48 ;
Abstract

A constant current battery charging circuit is provided by which the battery receives a full charge until the battery voltage reaches a threshold. When the battery voltage is above the threshold, the battery receives a trickle charge. The actual battery voltage is compared with a reference voltage to determine whether the full charge circuit should be in operation. Hysteresis is provided for preventing a rapid on/off operation around the threshold. The reference voltage is compensated for temperature variations. The hysteresis system and temperature compensation system are independent of each other. A separate test circuit is provided for testing the battery voltage. During testing of the battery, the full charge circuit is inoperative.


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Wicnienski, Michael. (1984). Battery charging and testing circuit (U.S. Patent No. 4426612). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://idiyas.com/patent/badge/4426612

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