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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 03, 2009
Filed:
Jun. 24, 2004
Yosuke Mitani, Takatsuki, JP;
Toshihiko Ohashi, Hirakata, JP;
Yosuke Mitani, Takatsuki, JP;
Toshihiko Ohashi, Hirakata, JP;
Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A power supply device for vehicles is disclosed, which device includes a backup unit to the power supply as an auxiliary power supply employing a capacitor unit formed of plural capacitors. The auxiliary power supply includes a power supply section allowing the capacitor unit to power an electronic controller, and a compulsory operating section for operating the power supply section. An operating status of the power supply section is monitored even when a battery operates normally, so that the power supply device for vehicles with higher reliability and improved safety is obtainable.