WO2015173585A1 - Battery charging apparatus and method of use thereof - Google Patents

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WO2015173585A1
WO2015173585A1 PCT/GB2015/051439 GB2015051439W WO2015173585A1 WO 2015173585 A1 WO2015173585 A1 WO 2015173585A1 GB 2015051439 W GB2015051439 W GB 2015051439W WO 2015173585 A1 WO2015173585 A1 WO 2015173585A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60L—PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; SUPPLYING ELECTRIC POWER FOR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRODYNAMIC BRAKE SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL; MAGNETIC SUSPENSION OR LEVITATION FOR VEHICLES; MONITORING OPERATING VARIABLES OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRIC SAFETY DEVICES FOR ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES
    • B60L58/00—Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles
    • B60L58/10—Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02J—CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
    • H02J7/00—Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
    • H02J7/0047—Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries with monitoring or indicating devices or circuits
    • H02J7/0048—Detection of remaining charge capacity or state of charge [SOC]
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60L—PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; SUPPLYING ELECTRIC POWER FOR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRODYNAMIC BRAKE SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL; MAGNETIC SUSPENSION OR LEVITATION FOR VEHICLES; MONITORING OPERATING VARIABLES OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRIC SAFETY DEVICES FOR ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES
    • B60L2240/00—Control parameters of input or output; Target parameters
    • B60L2240/40—Drive Train control parameters
    • B60L2240/54—Drive Train control parameters related to batteries
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60L—PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; SUPPLYING ELECTRIC POWER FOR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRODYNAMIC BRAKE SYSTEMS FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL; MAGNETIC SUSPENSION OR LEVITATION FOR VEHICLES; MONITORING OPERATING VARIABLES OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES; ELECTRIC SAFETY DEVICES FOR ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES
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    • B60L2250/16—Driver interactions by display
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01R—MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES
    • G01R31/00—Arrangements for testing electric properties; Arrangements for locating electric faults; Arrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere
    • G01R31/36—Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
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    • Y02T—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION
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  • the present invention relates to an improved battery charging apparatus and method of use of the same.
  • vehicle batteries have to be recharged if their output is not sufficient to power one or more vehicle systems, typically the starter motor. Depletion of a battery to such a level is usually the result of a light or other such electric components being left on and/or a number of short journeys being made that are not of sufficient length for the alternator to recharge the battery.
  • a charging apparatus is used to convert and regulate a domestic AC supply to the required supply to recharge the battery.
  • a charging apparatus is used to convert and regulate a domestic AC supply to the required supply to recharge the battery.
  • a battery charging apparatus suitable for use in charging at least one battery, said device including one or more connection means for selectively connecting the device to at least one battery in use and/or a power supply, a charge control means whereby the charging of a battery is controlled and wherein said apparatus includes a battery test means whereby at least one condition and/or property of a battery can be assessed in use.
  • charging the battery includes recharging the same and/or reconditioning the battery in use.
  • the charge control means is operated separately and/or independently to the battery test means. Further typically the user selects to charge a battery or to assess at least one condition and/or property of a battery in use.
  • a single device that can both charge and/ or recharge a battery in use, as well as test the condition of the same.
  • the battery test means can test for and/or diagnose one or more characteristics of the battery operation and/or power supply profile of the battery
  • the conditions and/or properties of a battery that can be assessed include any one or any combination of battery state, charge status, charge or alternator performance, start power, and/ or the like.
  • the apparatus includes input means.
  • the input means includes one or more keys, buttons and/or the like to input information regarding the battery.
  • the apparatus includes one or more indication means.
  • the indication means include one or more, lights, displays, readouts and/or the like.
  • the apparatus includes a battery capacity measurement means.
  • the capacity measurement means is part of the battery test means and/or the charge control means. Further typically the capacity is the amount of electric charge a battery can deliver at the rated voltage.
  • the battery capacity is noted on the battery, and/or can be derived from one or more values noted on the battery. Further typically the user inputs the battery values using the input means. For example the Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) value can be inputted and the apparatus measures the battery capacity and compares the measured value to the CCA rating. Thus the percentage of full capacity can be determined which indicates the battery state.
  • CCA Cold Cranking Amps
  • Other battery standards can be used, for example the European Norm (EN) standard.
  • the apparatus includes at least one voltmeter.
  • the voltmeter measures the voltage of the battery. Further typically the charge status of the battery is expressed as a percentage of the voltage of a fully charged battery.
  • the voltmeter allows the user to assess the alternator performance by measuring the charging voltage. Typically the charging voltage is measured under different conditions to assess the alternator performance.
  • the apparatus includes at least one amperage meter.
  • the amperage meter measures the current produced by the charging apparatus into battery.
  • the amperage meter reading allows the user to assess the charge or alternator performance.
  • the voltmeter and/or amperage meter forms part of the test means.
  • assessment of the charge or alternator performance uses at least the voltmeter and amperage meter.
  • start power measurement uses the voltmeter to measure the battery voltage drop when the engine is cranked or started. Typically this information allows assessment of battery performance by measuring or monitoring the drain on the battery power during vehicle cranking.
  • the charge control means includes two or more battery charge modes or options.
  • the charge modes include any one or any combination of automatic charge, standard charge, winter charge, recondition charge, maintenance charge and/ or the like.
  • automatic charge applies the correct or predetermined charge based on the size of battery being charged. Typically the type and/or size of battery is entered using the input means.
  • the winter charge mode the charging voltage is increased. Typically this is to compensate for reduced battery performance in cold weather conditions.
  • recondition mode applies a predetermined charge cycle.
  • the charging cycle is configured to assist in recovering a potential deeply discharged battery.
  • maintenance mode applies a relatively low charge to the battery. Typically the charge rate is lower than that applied during automatic or regular charging. Further typically the maintenance charge mode is intended for longer term connection to a battery.
  • the apparatus includes converter means to convert alternating current (AC) supply to direct current (DC) to charge the battery.
  • AC alternating current
  • DC direct current
  • apparatus includes memory means.
  • the memory means records the readings or outputs of the battery test means and/or the charge control means.
  • a method of selectively charging a battery and testing/assessing a battery using a single apparatus said apparatus including one or more connection means for selectively connecting the device to a power supply and/or at least one battery in use, a charge control means whereby the charging of a battery is controlled and wherein said apparatus includes a battery test means whereby at least one condition and/or property of a battery can be assessed in use, said method including the step of attaching the apparatus to at least one battery terminal using one or more connection means.
  • the alternator and/or start power of the battery is to assessed, the engine has to be started and/or cranked.
  • Figure 1 shows a front view of the apparatus in accordance with one embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 2 shows a schematic of the functions of an apparatus in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIGS 3a and 3b show schematics of two functions of the apparatus in accordance with the invention.
  • the present invention provides a 'smart' battery charger device that incorporates battery maintenance, diagnostics and battery performance testing functionality.
  • the batteries in question are those for motor vehicles, and in particular cars and vans.
  • the charger includes the following functions:
  • a multi stage battery smart charger including a battery reconditioning features.
  • the following charge modes are available:
  • the Smart Charger also includes the following testing and diagnosis features:
  • FIG 1 wherein there is shown the front of a device 2 which includes AC connection means 4 that connects the device to an AC electrical supply and connection means 6 that connects the device to the battery (not shown) or the alternator (not shown) to be tested. Leads are used to connect the device to the battery, said leads usually incorporate clips or other such attachment means to secure the same.
  • the device 2 has a display means 8, which in this example is a liquid crystal display, however the person skilled in the art will appreciate that LEDs could be used as a display means. The majority of the display output options are shown in figure 1, however the skilled person will appreciate that in practice only some of the output options will be selectively displayed.
  • the device also has a number of other display means including LEDs.
  • Input means 10 are provided in the form of a number of buttons so that information can be entered into the device regarding the battery and/ or alternator.
  • the charger is usually connected to a conventional AC electricity supply. Once connected the user has the option of selecting charge mode or the test mode using the U /Down keys and Set key to select. As shown in figure 2, if the Charge mode 18 is selected the user then enters whether the battery to be charged is a standard battery or a battery to be used with 'Stop/Start' technology engines. Engines using Stop/Start technology usually require more power due to the additional cranking demands placed on the same. Once the battery type has been selected the user s presented with a number of charging options 20 that can be selected using the Set button and the Up/Down keys. The charge options are; charge (standard charge), Winter, Recondition and Maintenance. At any stage Auto Charge can be selected by pressing the Auto-Charge button on the device. Each option has a different charge profile depending on whether the battery is to simply be charged to a predetermined voltage or it is to be maintained or reconditioned.
  • Test option 22 the user has the option of choosing from a number of diagnostic tests 24.
  • the test options are Battery Test, Battery %, Alternator and Start Power.
  • Battery Test the device 2 is connected to the battery but the vehicle engine is not started.
  • alternator 26 the alternator 26 and start power the engine has to be started (cranked) whilst the device 2 is connected to the battery.
  • FIG. 3a gives additional details regarding the Battery Test function of the device.
  • the output of the battery is compared to the expected output derived from the reference markings on the battery.
  • the user selects Test or Testing 22 using the keys 10 on the front of the device 2 and then the Battery Test feature in the same manner.
  • Figure 3b shows further details of how the sufficiency of the start power of the battery is measured using the voltage drop of the battery when the engine is cranked. If the value falls below a predetermined level the display means is used to indicate to the user that the battery needs to be checked. Similar to the other test functions, the user selects Test or Testing from the menu using the input keys 10. The Start Power feature is selected in the same way and it is the device voltmeter that measures and records the vehicle battery voltage drop.

Abstract

A battery charging apparatus for use in charging at least one vehicle battery, including one or more connection means to selectively connect the device to at least one battery in use and/or a power supply, a charge control means to control the charging of the battery. The apparatus further includes a battery test means whereby at least one condition and/or property of a battery can be assessed.

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Battery Charging Apparatus and Method of Use Thereof
The present invention relates to an improved battery charging apparatus and method of use of the same.
Although the following description refers exclusively to charging apparatus for use in charging and/or recharging automobile or car batteries, the person skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention is suitable for use with other batteries, such as van, truck, caravan and leisure batteries and/or the like.
The apparatus used for charging batteries is well known. Typically, vehicle batteries have to be recharged if their output is not sufficient to power one or more vehicle systems, typically the starter motor. Depletion of a battery to such a level is usually the result of a light or other such electric components being left on and/or a number of short journeys being made that are not of sufficient length for the alternator to recharge the battery.
If a user wishes to recharge their battery at home, a charging apparatus is used to convert and regulate a domestic AC supply to the required supply to recharge the battery. As car electrical systems and batteries become more sophisticated, particularly with the introduction of "stop-start" technology there is a requirement for battery charging apparatus to be able to charge a number of different battery types in different conditions.
It is therefore an aim of the present invention to provide an improved battery charging apparatus.
It is a further aim of the present invention to provide a method of using an improved battery charging apparatus. In a first aspect of the invention there is provided a battery charging apparatus suitable for use in charging at least one battery, said device including one or more connection means for selectively connecting the device to at least one battery in use and/or a power supply, a charge control means whereby the charging of a battery is controlled and wherein said apparatus includes a battery test means whereby at least one condition and/or property of a battery can be assessed in use.
Typically, charging the battery includes recharging the same and/or reconditioning the battery in use.
Typically, the charge control means is operated separately and/or independently to the battery test means. Further typically the user selects to charge a battery or to assess at least one condition and/or property of a battery in use.
Thus a single device is provided that can both charge and/ or recharge a battery in use, as well as test the condition of the same.
In one embodiment the battery test means can test for and/or diagnose one or more characteristics of the battery operation and/or power supply profile of the battery,
Typically the conditions and/or properties of a battery that can be assessed include any one or any combination of battery state, charge status, charge or alternator performance, start power, and/ or the like.
In one embodiment the apparatus includes input means. Typically the input means includes one or more keys, buttons and/or the like to input information regarding the battery. In one embodiment the apparatus includes one or more indication means. Typically the indication means include one or more, lights, displays, readouts and/or the like.
In a preferred embodiment the apparatus includes a battery capacity measurement means. Typically the capacity measurement means is part of the battery test means and/or the charge control means. Further typically the capacity is the amount of electric charge a battery can deliver at the rated voltage.
Typically the battery capacity is noted on the battery, and/or can be derived from one or more values noted on the battery. Further typically the user inputs the battery values using the input means. For example the Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) value can be inputted and the apparatus measures the battery capacity and compares the measured value to the CCA rating. Thus the percentage of full capacity can be determined which indicates the battery state. Other battery standards can be used, for example the European Norm (EN) standard.
In one embodiment the apparatus includes at least one voltmeter. Typically the voltmeter measures the voltage of the battery. Further typically the charge status of the battery is expressed as a percentage of the voltage of a fully charged battery.
In one embodiment the voltmeter allows the user to assess the alternator performance by measuring the charging voltage. Typically the charging voltage is measured under different conditions to assess the alternator performance.
In one embodiment the apparatus includes at least one amperage meter. Typically the amperage meter measures the current produced by the charging apparatus into battery. In one embodiment the amperage meter reading allows the user to assess the charge or alternator performance.
Typically the voltmeter and/or amperage meter forms part of the test means.
In one embodiment assessment of the charge or alternator performance uses at least the voltmeter and amperage meter.
In a further preferred embodiment the start power measurement uses the voltmeter to measure the battery voltage drop when the engine is cranked or started. Typically this information allows assessment of battery performance by measuring or monitoring the drain on the battery power during vehicle cranking.
In one embodiment the charge control means includes two or more battery charge modes or options. Typically the charge modes include any one or any combination of automatic charge, standard charge, winter charge, recondition charge, maintenance charge and/ or the like.
In one embodiment, automatic charge applies the correct or predetermined charge based on the size of battery being charged. Typically the type and/or size of battery is entered using the input means.
In one embodiment, the winter charge mode the charging voltage is increased. Typically this is to compensate for reduced battery performance in cold weather conditions.
In one embodiment, recondition mode applies a predetermined charge cycle. Typically the charging cycle is configured to assist in recovering a potential deeply discharged battery. In one embodiment, maintenance mode applies a relatively low charge to the battery. Typically the charge rate is lower than that applied during automatic or regular charging. Further typically the maintenance charge mode is intended for longer term connection to a battery.
In one embodiment the apparatus includes converter means to convert alternating current (AC) supply to direct current (DC) to charge the battery.
In one embodiment apparatus includes memory means. Typically the memory means records the readings or outputs of the battery test means and/or the charge control means.
In a second aspect of the invention there is provided a method of selectively charging a battery and testing/assessing a battery using a single apparatus, said apparatus including one or more connection means for selectively connecting the device to a power supply and/or at least one battery in use, a charge control means whereby the charging of a battery is controlled and wherein said apparatus includes a battery test means whereby at least one condition and/or property of a battery can be assessed in use, said method including the step of attaching the apparatus to at least one battery terminal using one or more connection means.
Typically is the alternator and/or start power of the battery is to assessed, the engine has to be started and/or cranked.
Specific embodiments of the invention are now described with reference to the following figures wherein: Figure 1 shows a front view of the apparatus in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;
Figure 2 shows a schematic of the functions of an apparatus in accordance with one embodiment of the invention; and
Figures 3a and 3b show schematics of two functions of the apparatus in accordance with the invention.
The present invention provides a 'smart' battery charger device that incorporates battery maintenance, diagnostics and battery performance testing functionality. The batteries in question are those for motor vehicles, and in particular cars and vans.
The charger includes the following functions:
A multi stage battery smart charger including a battery reconditioning features. The following charge modes are available:
(a) Auto Charge — Applies the maximum charge based on the size of the battery being charged
(b) Charge— Puts the charger into standard charging mode
(c) Winter— Increases the charging voltage to compensate for cold weather conditions
(d) Recondition — Applies a charging cycle to help recover a potential deeply discharged battery
(e) Maintenance— applies a low charging rate that is intended for long term use.
The Smart Charger also includes the following testing and diagnosis features:
(a) Battery Test— Using known battery standards EN or CCA the user can determine the state of their battery . This operates by the user either selecting CCA or EN battery standard. Then using data marked on their battery they input the expected power level their battery should have. An analysis of the battery is then undertaken and a value / performance of the battery is given. This will give the user information on the overall condition of their battery
(b) Battery % - Displays the battery charge status as a %. i.e. 100% the battery is fully charged
(c) Alternator — Tests the performance of the alternator by conducting a series of tests to identify if the vehicle battery is being charged correctly.
(d) Start Power— Another measure of a batteries performance by assessing the drain on battery power during vehicle cranking.
Turning to figure 1 wherein there is shown the front of a device 2 which includes AC connection means 4 that connects the device to an AC electrical supply and connection means 6 that connects the device to the battery (not shown) or the alternator (not shown) to be tested. Leads are used to connect the device to the battery, said leads usually incorporate clips or other such attachment means to secure the same.
The device 2 has a display means 8, which in this example is a liquid crystal display, however the person skilled in the art will appreciate that LEDs could be used as a display means. The majority of the display output options are shown in figure 1, however the skilled person will appreciate that in practice only some of the output options will be selectively displayed. The device also has a number of other display means including LEDs. Input means 10 are provided in the form of a number of buttons so that information can be entered into the device regarding the battery and/ or alternator.
In use, the charger is usually connected to a conventional AC electricity supply. Once connected the user has the option of selecting charge mode or the test mode using the U /Down keys and Set key to select. As shown in figure 2, if the Charge mode 18 is selected the user then enters whether the battery to be charged is a standard battery or a battery to be used with 'Stop/Start' technology engines. Engines using Stop/Start technology usually require more power due to the additional cranking demands placed on the same. Once the battery type has been selected the user s presented with a number of charging options 20 that can be selected using the Set button and the Up/Down keys. The charge options are; charge (standard charge), Winter, Recondition and Maintenance. At any stage Auto Charge can be selected by pressing the Auto-Charge button on the device. Each option has a different charge profile depending on whether the battery is to simply be charged to a predetermined voltage or it is to be maintained or reconditioned.
If the Test option 22 is selected the user has the option of choosing from a number of diagnostic tests 24. The test options are Battery Test, Battery %, Alternator and Start Power. For the battery test diagnostic functions the device 2 is connected to the battery but the vehicle engine is not started. To test the alternator 26 and start power the engine has to be started (cranked) whilst the device 2 is connected to the battery.
Figure 3a gives additional details regarding the Battery Test function of the device. In this function the output of the battery is compared to the expected output derived from the reference markings on the battery. In this example the user selects Test or Testing 22 using the keys 10 on the front of the device 2 and then the Battery Test feature in the same manner.
Figure 3b shows further details of how the sufficiency of the start power of the battery is measured using the voltage drop of the battery when the engine is cranked. If the value falls below a predetermined level the display means is used to indicate to the user that the battery needs to be checked. Similar to the other test functions, the user selects Test or Testing from the menu using the input keys 10. The Start Power feature is selected in the same way and it is the device voltmeter that measures and records the vehicle battery voltage drop.

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1. A battery charging apparatus for use in charging at least one motor vehicle battery, said apparatus including one or more connection means to selectively connecting the device to at least one battery in use and/or a power supply, a charge control means whereby the charging of a battery is controlled and wherein said apparatus includes a battery test means whereby at least one condition and/or property of a battery can be assessed.
2. A battery charging apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the charge control means is operated separately and/or independently to the battery test means.
3. A battery charging apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the battery test means tests for and/or diagnoses one or more characteristics of the battery operation and/or power supply profile of the battery.
4. A battery charging apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the conditions and/or properties of a battery that can be assessed include any one or any combination of battery state, charge status, charge or alternator performance, start power, and/or the like.
5. A battery charging apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the apparatus includes input means.
6. A battery charging apparatus according to claim 5 wherein the input means includes one or more keys, buttons and/ or the like to input information regarding the battery.
7. A battery charging apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the apparatus includes one or more indication means including one or more, lights, displays, readouts and/or the like.
8. A battery charging apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the apparatus includes a battery capacity measurement means.
9. A battery charging apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the apparatus includes at least one voltmeter.
10. A battery charging apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the apparatus includes at least one amperage meter.
11. A battery charging apparatus according to claims 9 and 10 wherein the voltmeter and/or amperage meter forms part of the battery test means.
12. A battery charging apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the charge control means includes two or more battery charge modes or options.
13. A battery charging apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the apparatus includes converter means to convert alternating current (AC) supply to direct current (DC) to charge the battery.
14. A battery charging apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the apparatus includes memory means.
15. A battery charging apparatus according to claim 14 wherein the memory means records the readings or outputs of the battery test means and/or the charge control means.
16. A method of selectively charging a battery and testing/assessing a battery using a single apparatus, said apparatus including one or more connection means for selectively connecting the device to a power supply and/or at least one battery in use, a charge control means whereby the charging of a battery is controlled and wherein said apparatus includes a battery test means whereby at least one condition and/or property of a battery can be assessed in use, said method including the step of attaching the apparatus to at least one battery terminal using one or more connection means.
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