Electric power source device
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1. An electric power source device for a motor vehicle having an ignition switch having an off position, comprising:
- a casing;
a battery with electrolyte;
a source of electricity;
said battery and said source of electricity being included by said casing;
means for conditioning said electrolyte of said battery in such a manner as to prevent a drop in capacity of said battery which might otherwise be caused by ambient temperature where said battery is disposed;
connecting means for connecting said source of electricity to said battery to charge said battery, said connecting means including a change-over switch means having a charging mode position for connecting said source of electricity to said battery to charge said battery; and
controlling means for controlling said change-over switch means in such a manner for disconnecting said source of electricity from said battery when the ignition switch is turned on.
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Abstract
An electric power source device comprises a source of electricity in the form of a fuel cell, a battery, a heater or air ventilation arrangement for conditioning electrolyte within the battery, and a circuit for establishing a connection whereby the battery is charged with the source of electricity.
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1. An electric power source device for a motor vehicle having an ignition switch having an off position, comprising:
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a casing; a battery with electrolyte; a source of electricity; said battery and said source of electricity being included by said casing; means for conditioning said electrolyte of said battery in such a manner as to prevent a drop in capacity of said battery which might otherwise be caused by ambient temperature where said battery is disposed; connecting means for connecting said source of electricity to said battery to charge said battery, said connecting means including a change-over switch means having a charging mode position for connecting said source of electricity to said battery to charge said battery; and controlling means for controlling said change-over switch means in such a manner for disconnecting said source of electricity from said battery when the ignition switch is turned on. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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