Rechargeable electric battery system
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1. A rechargeable electric storage battery and a control system therefor comprising in combination:
- a rechargeable cell for generating electricity,a source of recharging electrical energy,control means for controlling the flow of electrical energy to recharge said electric battery,first means for sensing an operating condition of said cell,second means for generating electrical signals indicative of the condition of said cell,third means for receiving said electrical signals generated by said second means,fourth means for processing said electrical signals received by said third means and generating digital signals,fifth means including an electronic computer for receiving said digital electrical signals, analyzing same and generating control signals, andmeans for applying said control signals for operating said control means to control the flow of electrical energy to said cell for charging said rechargeable cell.
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A rechargable battery, system and method for controlling its operation and the recharging thereof in order to prolong the useful life of the battery and to optimize its operation. In one form, an electronic microprocessor is provided within or attached to the battery for receiving and processing electrical signals generated by one or more sensors of battery operational variable and for generating output signals which may be employed to control the charge of the battery and to display one or more variables concerned with the battery operation.
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1. A rechargeable electric storage battery and a control system therefor comprising in combination:
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a rechargeable cell for generating electricity, a source of recharging electrical energy, control means for controlling the flow of electrical energy to recharge said electric battery, first means for sensing an operating condition of said cell, second means for generating electrical signals indicative of the condition of said cell, third means for receiving said electrical signals generated by said second means, fourth means for processing said electrical signals received by said third means and generating digital signals, fifth means including an electronic computer for receiving said digital electrical signals, analyzing same and generating control signals, and means for applying said control signals for operating said control means to control the flow of electrical energy to said cell for charging said rechargeable cell. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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