Rechargeable accumulator
First Claim
1. An accumulator pack with accumulator cells for connection to an electrical device through two electrical contacts, a temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of the accumulator cells during discharge of the accumulator, and a switching device operatively connected to the temperature sensor, and responsive to the temperature sensor sensing a temperature corresponding to an accumulator discharge time limit, to cause emission of a user-perceptible signal and, after a time interval, to interrupt the connection of at least one of the accumulator cells to at least one of the electrical contacts.
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Abstract
At the end of am accumulator discharge process, the accumulator has a raised internal temperature. In order to be able to recharge it again, it is necessary to wait until it has cooled. The charging time is consequently significantly determined by the cooling time. To shorten the charging time, the invention proposes the installation in the accumulator of a temperature sensor and disconnecting the accumulator on reaching a predetermined temperature. Although it is still not empty, it then supplies no further current. However, it can immediately be recharged, so that the cooling time is rendered superfluous. Despite the shorter discharge time, the accumulator is consequently available over a longer period of time.
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- 1. An accumulator pack with accumulator cells for connection to an electrical device through two electrical contacts, a temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of the accumulator cells during discharge of the accumulator, and a switching device operatively connected to the temperature sensor, and responsive to the temperature sensor sensing a temperature corresponding to an accumulator discharge time limit, to cause emission of a user-perceptible signal and, after a time interval, to interrupt the connection of at least one of the accumulator cells to at least one of the electrical contacts.
- 13. A charger for a chargeable accumulator, having a voltage supply, a connection for the accumulator to be charged and a cooling device for cooling the accumulator in response to the accumulator being charged.
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