BATTERY MONITORING DEVICE
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1. A battery monitoring device, comprising:
- a probe configured to be inserted into a pre-existing valve of a battery;
a an electrolyte sensor disposed in the probe and configured to detect an electrolyte level in the battery;
a temperature sensor disposed in the probe and configured to detect a temperature of the battery; and
a warning indicator configured to indicate when an electrolyte level of the battery is below a threshold level.
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Abstract
A battery monitoring device includes a probe for insertion into a valve of a lead acid battery. The probe includes an electrolyte monitoring probe connected to an electrolyte level sensor, and a temperature probe connected to a temperature sensor. The battery monitoring device also includes a display for communicating the temperature and electrolyte level of the lead acid battery, and an LED for indicating that the electrolyte level is low. At appropriate intervals, the battery monitoring device can deliver pulses of electricity to the lead acid battery and counteract sulfation, in order to enhance battery performance and extend the useful lifetime of the battery.
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1. A battery monitoring device, comprising:
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a probe configured to be inserted into a pre-existing valve of a battery; a an electrolyte sensor disposed in the probe and configured to detect an electrolyte level in the battery; a temperature sensor disposed in the probe and configured to detect a temperature of the battery; and a warning indicator configured to indicate when an electrolyte level of the battery is below a threshold level. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A battery probe comprising:
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a sensor sheath configured to protrude into a battery; an electrolyte sensor disposed in the sensor sheath and configured to detect a level of electrolyte in the battery; and a probe retainer connected to the sensor sheath and electrolyte sensor, and configured to detachably connect to a valve opening of the battery. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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