Portable generator and battery charger verification control method and system
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1. A system, comprising:
- a portable welding unit, comprising;
an engine;
a generator coupled to the engine;
a compressor mechanically and drivingly coupled to the engine;
a smart battery charger coupled to the generator, wherein the smart battery charger is configured to automatically adjust an output of the smart battery charger in response to a temperature feedback indicative of an ambient temperature, wherein the smart battery charger is configured to measure a voltage of a battery after a duration of time has elapsed without a current applied to the battery; and
a control panel comprising a switch, wherein the switch provides for selection among an AC welding output, a DC welding output, or a battery charger output from the portable welding unit.
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Abstract
A system may include a portable welding unit having an engine, a generator coupled to the engine, a compressor coupled to the engine, and a smart battery charger coupled to the generator. The smart battery charger may be configured to monitor a temperature of a battery, an ambient temperature, a battery charge time, or a combination thereof. The smart battery charger may also be configured to adjust an output based on a battery type, a battery voltage rating, a sensed feedback, a battery test, or a combination thereof.
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26 Claims
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1. A system, comprising:
a portable welding unit, comprising; an engine; a generator coupled to the engine; a compressor mechanically and drivingly coupled to the engine; a smart battery charger coupled to the generator, wherein the smart battery charger is configured to automatically adjust an output of the smart battery charger in response to a temperature feedback indicative of an ambient temperature, wherein the smart battery charger is configured to measure a voltage of a battery after a duration of time has elapsed without a current applied to the battery; and a control panel comprising a switch, wherein the switch provides for selection among an AC welding output, a DC welding output, or a battery charger output from the portable welding unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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12. A system, comprising:
a portable welding unit, comprising; an engine; a generator coupled to the engine; a compressor mechanically and drivingly coupled to the engine; a smart battery charger coupled to the generator, wherein the smart battery charger comprises a battery test mode configured to test a battery prior to starting a charge mode or a jump start mode, wherein the battery test mode comprises a voltage test mode that gradually increases in voltage to determine if the battery is acceptable for charging wherein the smart battery charger is configured to automatically adjust an output of the smart battery charger in response to a temperature feedback indicative of an ambient temperature, and wherein the smart battery charger is configured to measure a voltage of the battery after a duration of time has elapsed without a current applied to the battery. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 20, 21, 22)
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15. A system, comprising:
a portable welding unit, comprising; an engine; a generator coupled to the engine; a compressor mechanically and drivingly coupled to the engine; a smart battery charger coupled to the generator, wherein the smart battery charger is configured to selectively charge a battery in a constant current mode, a constant voltage mode, and a floating current and voltage mode wherein the smart battery charger is configured to automatically adjust an output of the smart battery charger in response to a temperature feedback indicative of an ambient temperature, and wherein the smart battery charger is configured to measure a voltage of the battery after a duration of time has elapsed without a current applied to the battery. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25)
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26. A system, comprising:
a portable welding unit, comprising; an engine; a generator coupled to the engine; a compressor mechanically and drivingly coupled to the engine; and a smart battery charger coupled to the generator, wherein the smart battery charger is configured to automatically adjust an output of the smart battery charger in response to feedback from at least one sensor, the smart battery charger is configured to automatically adjust the output of the smart battery charger in response to a temperature feedback indicative of an ambient temperature, and the smart battery charger comprises a battery test mode configured to test a battery prior to starting a charge mode or a jump, and wherein the smart battery charger is configured to measure a voltage of the battery after a duration of time has elapsed without a current applied to the battery start mode.
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