SAFETY CIRCUIT FOR MULTI-FUNCTION PORTABLE POWER CHARGER
First Claim
1. A safety circuit for a portable charger having a charger battery operatively connected by a power supply to positive and negative jumper cable jacks capable of jump starting a 12V car battery as well as at least one USB port capable of charging 5V portable electronic devices, comprising:
- a jump start relay operatively connecting the power supply to the positive and negative jumper cable jacks;
a microprocessor; and
a voltage input analyzer operatively connected with the microprocessor to enable or disable the jump start relay.
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Abstract
A safety circuit is provided for a portable charger having a charger battery operatively connected by a power supply to positive and negative jumper cable jacks capable of jump starting a 12V car battery as well as at least one USB port capable of charging 5V portable electronic devices. The safety circuit includes a jump start relay operatively connecting the power supply to the positive and negative jumper cable jacks; a microprocessor, and a voltage input analyzer operatively connected with the microprocessor to enable or disable the jump start relay.
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1. A safety circuit for a portable charger having a charger battery operatively connected by a power supply to positive and negative jumper cable jacks capable of jump starting a 12V car battery as well as at least one USB port capable of charging 5V portable electronic devices, comprising:
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a jump start relay operatively connecting the power supply to the positive and negative jumper cable jacks;
a microprocessor; anda voltage input analyzer operatively connected with the microprocessor to enable or disable the jump start relay. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A safety circuit for a portable charger that includes a charger battery, positive and negative +12 V DC charger jacks of different shapes, and a power supply operatively connecting the charger jacks with the charger battery, comprising:
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a voltage analyzer; a reverse polarity detector; a reverse current protector; and a temperature sensitive circuit, wherein the safety circuit interrupts at least the operative connections of the charger jacks with the power supply, in case any of the following shut off conditions occurs; (i) insufficient voltage across the positive and negative charger jacks; (ii) reverse polarity of the positive and negative charger jacks; (iii) reverse current to the charger battery; (iv) excess temperature of the charger battery. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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