G - Physics – 01 – R
Patent
G - Physics
01
R
320/11
G01R 31/36 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 1244080
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A control device for a storage battery consists of a charge regulating loop including a circuit for supply clock pulses having a variable frequency proportional to a battery charge and discharge current, a circuit for estimating an instantaneous capacity of the battery depending on a clock pulse up-down count, and a regulating circuit for recharging the battery from a mains voltage as soon as the instantaneous capacity is equal to a first capacity (90%) substantially less than a maximum capacity of the battery. According to the invention, the frequency of the clock pulses depends also on at least one of the parameters relating to an energy efficiency of the battery and to a self-discharge current of the battery, so that these parameters are involved in estimating the instantaneous capacity. Also, the device gives warning, through an alarm, that the battery voltage is considerably more than a discharge threshold which, when reached, disconnects the battery from a load circuit. The end of battery life determined depending on charge and discharge cycles and battery aging is also signaled.
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Abiven Jacques
Audrain Eric
Abiven Jacques
Audrain Eric
Robic Robic & Associes/associates
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