Jump starter with built-in battery charger
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1. A portable jump starter, comprising:
- a housing defining a cavity therein, the cavity being adapted to receive different size portable batteries;
an AC outlet provided on the housing;
a DC input port provided on the housing;
an internal battery disposed within the housing;
a power inverter disposed within the housing;
jumper cables having a first end removably coupled to the battery and adapted to receive charging current therefrom and a second end including battery clamps;
portable battery charging circuitry disposed in the housing, the battery charger circuitry coupled to at least one of the DC input and the internal battery and adapted to provide battery charging current to portable batteries in the cavity.
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Abstract
A jump starter is provided. The jump starter may be designed as a versatile, portable jump starter addressing the most common needs of power for a consumer. The jump starter may provide DC power, AC power, portable battery charging capability, and other power providing capabilities.
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1. A portable jump starter, comprising:
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a housing defining a cavity therein, the cavity being adapted to receive different size portable batteries;
an AC outlet provided on the housing;
a DC input port provided on the housing;
an internal battery disposed within the housing;
a power inverter disposed within the housing;
jumper cables having a first end removably coupled to the battery and adapted to receive charging current therefrom and a second end including battery clamps;
portable battery charging circuitry disposed in the housing, the battery charger circuitry coupled to at least one of the DC input and the internal battery and adapted to provide battery charging current to portable batteries in the cavity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An apparatus, comprising:
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a housing;
circuitry disposed within the housing coupled to a battery, a battery charger, a power inverter, a controller, at least one of a AC or DC input port, and at least one of an AC or DC output port;
the battery adapted to receive a DC input from the DC input port or the power inverter and provide a DC output, and coupled to the controller, the battery recharger, at least one of the DC output ports;
the power inverter adapted to receive a DC or AC input from at least one of the AC inputs, the DC inputs, or the battery, and provide a DC or AC output, and coupled to the controller, the battery charger, and at least one of the AC or DC output ports;
the battery recharger adapted to receive a DC input from at least one of the battery, the DC input port, or the power inverter, to contain at least one rechargeable battery and provide DC input to the at least one rechargeable battery;
the controller adapted to receive DC input from at least one of the battery, the DC input port, or the power inverter, regulate the operation of the battery, the battery recharger, and the power inverter. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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