Battery testing and/or charging system with integrated receptacle for booster pack and method of using same
First Claim
1. A battery testing/charging system, comprising:
- an execution unit capable of performing at least one battery-related function;
a receptacle configured to receive an external booster pack; and
an outlet configured to power said booster pack when said booster pack is connected to said outlet.
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Abstract
A battery testing/charging system includes an execution unit, such as a battery tester/charger, a receptacle configured to receive an external booster pack, and an outlet configured to power the booster pack when the booster pack is connected to the outlet. The receptacle removably receives the booster pack, such that the booster pack can be removed and separately carried when the execution unit is not required. The receptacle may be integrated with the execution unit. Alternatively, the execution unit may be mounted on a cart, and the receptacle integrated with the cart. The cart may also include an accessory storage tray and an output device bracket. The execution unit may receive partial or total power from the booster pack.
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1. A battery testing/charging system, comprising:
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an execution unit capable of performing at least one battery-related function; a receptacle configured to receive an external booster pack; and an outlet configured to power said booster pack when said booster pack is connected to said outlet. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A portable battery testing/charging system, comprising:
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means for executing at least one battery-related function; means for providing power to at least one of said executing means and a vehicle battery; means for transporting said executing means and said power providing means; means for removably securing said power providing means to one of said executing means and said transporting means; and means for charging said power providing means. - View Dependent Claims (15)
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16. A method of diagnosing a battery in a vehicle at a location remote from a fixed power supply, the method comprising:
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providing an execution unit capable of performing at least one battery-related function; providing a portable power supply; mounting the execution unit to a transportation device; releasably securing the portable power supply to a receptacle integrated into one of the execution unit and the transportation device; and performing a battery-related function. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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