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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 01, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 02, 2012
Anil P. Ghode, Libertyville, IL (US);
Thomas P. Becker, Kenosha, WI (US);
Donald Herres, Fayetteville, NY (US);
Anil P. Ghode, Libertyville, IL (US);
Thomas P. Becker, Kenosha, WI (US);
Donald Herres, Fayetteville, NY (US);
Snap-on Incorporated, Kenosha, WI (US);
Abstract
A method, system and device for discharging power or validating protective elements of a power source to ensure proper functioning of a tool at various temperatures. The power source communicates with a switch using handshake signals to establish a scheme for power distribution depending on the temperature of the power source. The power source can discharge power at a normal start-up rate or a slower start-up rate depending on the temperature of the power source. Handshake signals can also be used to validate protective elements, where the protective elements respond to wake-up signals with respective handshake signals indicating that the protective elements are functioning property.