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Smart connector for rechargeable battery

  • US 6,057,670 A
  • Filed: 11/04/1998
  • Issued: 05/02/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/04/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A connection circuit for charging a battery including a plurality of cells comprising:

  • a first circuit for connecting the plurality of cells in series to discharge the plurality of cells;

    a second circuit for connecting the plurality of cells in parallel and charging the cells; and

    a switch assembly for completing said first or second circuit, said switch assembly including an input for a power source connector, whereinattachment of said power source connector to said input automatically mechanically engages said switch assembly to break said first circuit and complete said second circuit to charge the plurality of cells and removal of said power source connector from said input automatically mechanically disengages said switch assembly to break said second circuit and complete said first circuit.

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