Method and apparatus for electrically testing elements of multi-cell batteries
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1. An apparatus for electrically testing individual elements of multi-cell batteries comprising:
- means for individually locating multi-cell batteries at a selected test location, andmeans for testing each element of each multi-cell battery when located at said test location for electrical leakage includingan array of probe means, at least one for each battery cell,fault detector means having fault indicator means responsive to a detected fault,means for advancing said array of probe means to a testing position such that each element of a battery positioned in said test location is engaged by one of said probe means,means for sequentially associating individual ones of said probe means with said fault detector means thereby sequentially electrically testing the elements of the battery, andmeans for marking the battery to indentify individual faulty elements responsive to selected faults detected by said fault detector means.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for electrically testing individual elements of multi-cell batteries comprises sequentially locating batteries at a test location whereat they are engaged by test probes which are sequentially associated with a testing device which tests the individual cells. If faults are detected, the individual faulty cell is marked. Auxiliary test indicator lights provide a visual indication of the individual testing of each cell as it occurs.
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1. An apparatus for electrically testing individual elements of multi-cell batteries comprising:
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means for individually locating multi-cell batteries at a selected test location, and means for testing each element of each multi-cell battery when located at said test location for electrical leakage including an array of probe means, at least one for each battery cell, fault detector means having fault indicator means responsive to a detected fault, means for advancing said array of probe means to a testing position such that each element of a battery positioned in said test location is engaged by one of said probe means, means for sequentially associating individual ones of said probe means with said fault detector means thereby sequentially electrically testing the elements of the battery, and means for marking the battery to indentify individual faulty elements responsive to selected faults detected by said fault detector means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A method for electrically testing individual elements of multi-cell batteries comprising:
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individually locating multi-cell batteries at a selected test location, and testing each element of each multi-cell battery when located at said test location for electrical leakage employing an array of probe means, at least one for each battery cell, and fault detector means having fault indicator means responsive to a detected fault, including advancing said array of probe means to a testing position such that each element of a battery positioned in said test location is engaged by one of said probe means, sequentially associating individual ones of said probe means with said fault detector means thereby sequentially electrically testing the elements of the battery, and marking the battery to indentify individual faulty elements responsive to selected faults detected by said fault detector means. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6)
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7. An apparatus for electrically testing individual elements of multi-cell batteries comprising:
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means for individually locating multi-cell batteries at a selected test location; and means for testing each element of each multi-cell battery when located at said test location for electrical leakage including; an array of probe means, at least one for each battery cell; fault detector means; means for advancing said array of probe means to a testing position such that each element of a battery positioned in said test location is engaged by one of said probe means; means for sequentially associating individual ones of said probe means with said fault detector means thereby sequentially electrically testing the elements of the battery; and fault indicator means for indentifying individual faulty elements responsive to faults detected by said fault detector means. - View Dependent Claims (8)
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