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Switched emergency battery system

  • US 5,002,840 A
  • Filed: 06/12/1989
  • Issued: 03/26/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/12/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An automobile battery system comprising:

  • a container having a first compartment and a second compartment;

    a main battery disposed in said first compartment;

    an auxiliary battery disposed in said second compartment;

    a cover configured to enclose said container;

    a positive and a negative battery terminal mounted in said cover;

    positive circuit means for connecting said main and said auxiliary battery to said positive terminal;

    negative circuit means for connecting said main and auxiliary batteries to said negative terminals, comprising;

    switch means for selectively connecting and disconnecting said auxiliary battery to said negative terminal; and

    charge circuit means, bypassing said switch means, for charging said auxiliary battery simultaneously with said main battery.

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