Rechargeable battery jump starting device with battery detection system

Abstract

A rechargeable battery jump starting device having a vehicle or equipment battery detection system. The vehicle or equipment battery detection system is configured to detect connection of the rechargeable battery jump starting device to a vehicle or equipment battery to be jump started.

Description

[0001] Related applications

[0002] This PCT application claims priority to the following: PCT / US2018 / 051834, filed September 20, 2018; PCT / US18 / 51655, filed September 19, 2018; PCT / US18 / 50904, filed September 13, 2018; PCT / US18 / 49548, filed September 5, 2018; and PCT / US18 / 49548, filed July 17, 2018. PCT / US2018 / 042474 filed on [date missing]; PCT / US2018 / 040919 filed on July 5, 2018; PCT / US2018 / 035029 filed on May 30, 2018; PCT / US2018 / 034902 filed on May 29, 2018; and PCT No. 62 / 569,355 filed on October 6, 2017. U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 569,243, filed October 6, 2017; U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 568,967, filed October 6, 2017; U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 568,537, filed October 5, 2017; U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 568,044, filed October 4, 2017; U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 567,479, filed October 3, 2017; U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 562,713, filed September 25, 2017; U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 561,850, filed September 22, 2017; and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 561,751, filed September 22, 2017, all of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Technical Field

[0003] This invention relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a battery detection system. For example, the rechargeable battery jump-start device is a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device configured for jump-starting automobiles, heavy equipment, commercial vehicles, commercial equipment, trucks, buses, commercial trucks, front loaders, bulldozers, backhoe excavators, excavators, road rollers, forklifts, special commercial equipment, logging equipment, aircraft, jet aircraft, and other battery-powered vehicles and equipment. Background Technology

[0004] Currently, battery jump starters exist for light-duty applications such as jump-starting automobiles. These light-duty jump starters have a power supply circuit that includes a battery cable that is connected to or can be connected to the battery.

[0005] In addition, there are heavy-duty battery jumper starters that use conventional lead-acid batteries. These jumper starters are very heavy (e.g., hundreds of pounds) and large in size, requiring (e.g.) the use of a forklift to move them. Current heavy-duty battery jumper starters are not portable in any way.

[0006] Therefore, there is a need for a portable heavy-duty rechargeable battery jump starter with significantly reduced weight and size to replace conventional heavy-duty battery jump starters.

[0007] In addition, there is a need for a portable heavy-duty rechargeable battery jump-start device with detachable positive and negative cables.

[0008] Additionally, there is a need for a portable rechargeable battery jump starter with a main switch backlight system to help users observe the selectable position of the control switch, thereby allowing them to select a specific operating mode of the portable rechargeable battery jump starter in daylight, sunlight, low light, and darkness.

[0009] In addition, a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device is needed, which has a 12V operating mode and a 24V operating mode.

[0010] Additionally, a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device is needed, which has a dual-battery diode bridge or a reverse-charging diode module.

[0011] In addition, a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device with a step-charging system is needed.

[0012] Additionally, a highly conductive frame is needed, such as a highly conductive rigid frame for a portable rechargeable battery jump starter, to conduct as much power as possible from the battery of the portable rechargeable battery jump starter to the battery being jump-started.

[0013] In addition, there is a need for an improved battery assembly, such as a lithium-ion battery assembly for electronic devices, such as rechargeable battery jump-start devices.

[0014] In particular, the information herein describes a novel electronic circuit for detecting the presence of a vehicle battery during jump-starting. For example, the invention can be used or applied to the apparatus and systems disclosed in US 9,007,015 B1, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference and are referred to herein as the “patent.” The terms “smart switch,” “reverse charging diode,” “vehicle battery isolation sensor,” “booster battery,” and “MCU” as used in this description of the novel circuit (see schematic diagram on the last page) refer to components described in the patent by the same names that perform similar functions. Furthermore, the novel electronic circuit for detecting the presence of a vehicle battery during jump-starting can be used or applied to the rechargeable battery jump-starting apparatus disclosed herein.

[0015] A vehicle's handheld jumper is safer if the jumper terminals are not "live," as the jumper terminals may inadvertently possess a fully charged jumper or booster battery potential and be able to deliver a large amount of electrical energy for a short period. This can occur immediately after jump-starting a vehicle or equipment, when the user disconnects the jumper cable from the vehicle or equipment battery, accidentally drops the jumper, or must leave the device before having a chance to shut it off. An unattended live jumper terminal can pose a risk of electric shock or fire if it is accidentally short-circuited or connected through a low-resistance path (e.g., wet human or animal tissue or body part, or through a conductive surface such as a wet surface).

[0016] An improved device, system, and method are needed to overcome the aforementioned problems. This improved device, system, and method detects the vehicle battery by sensing a forward voltage drop across a "reverse charging" diode. If the vehicle battery is connected to a jumper cable and charged by an internal boost battery (e.g., a lithium-ion battery pack), a forward current flows through the diode, resulting in a positive forward voltage drop from the diode's positive to its negative terminal. Summary of the Invention

[0017] The subject matter described here pertains to a battery jump-start device.

[0018] The subject matter described here pertains to a novel portable rechargeable battery jump-start device.

[0019] The subject matter described here pertains to an improved battery jump-start device.

[0020] The subject matter described here pertains to an improved portable rechargeable battery jump-start device.

[0021] The subject matter described here pertains to a heavy-duty battery jump-start device.

[0022] The subject matter described here pertains to a heavy-duty portable rechargeable battery jump-start device.

[0023] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of one or more batteries connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0024] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0025] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, the highly conductive frame being connected to or connectable to positive and negative battery cables.

[0026] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, the highly conductive frame being connected to or electrically connected to positive and negative battery cables.

[0027] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of a rechargeable battery assembly comprising or consisting of one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0028] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of a rechargeable battery assembly comprising or consisting of one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, the highly conductive frame being connected to or connectable to positive and negative battery cables.

[0029] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of one or more rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (“Li-ion”) connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0030] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of one or more rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (“Li-ion”) connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0031] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of one or more rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (“Li-ion”) connected to a high-conductivity frame or a high-current-capacity frame.

[0032] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of two or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0033] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of two or more rechargeable Li-ion batteries connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0034] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising two or more rechargeable Li-ion batteries connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0035] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of two or more rechargeable Li-ion batteries connected to a high-conductivity frame or a high-current-capacity frame.

[0036] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame that at least partially surrounds one or more batteries.

[0037] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive rigid frame configured to at least partially surround the one or more batteries.

[0038] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame configured to completely surround the one or more batteries.

[0039] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame configured to completely surround the one or more rechargeable batteries.

[0040] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of one or more rechargeable Li-ion batteries connected to a highly conductive frame configured to at least partially surround the one or more rechargeable batteries.

[0041] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of one or more rechargeable Li-ion batteries connected to a highly conductive frame configured to at least partially surround the one or more rechargeable batteries.

[0042] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of one or more rechargeable Li-ion batteries connected to a highly conductive frame configured to completely surround the one or more rechargeable batteries.

[0043] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of one or more rechargeable Li-ion batteries connected to a highly conductive frame configured to completely surround the one or more rechargeable batteries.

[0044] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive rigid frame.

[0045] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive rigid frame, the highly conductive rigid frame comprising one or more conductive frame members.

[0046] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, the highly conductive frame comprising one or more conductive frame members.

[0047] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, the highly conductive frame comprising one or more conductors, such as conductive metal plates, rods, strips and / or tubes.

[0048] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, the highly conductive frame comprising one or more conductors, such as conductive copper (Cu) plates, rods, strips and / or tubes.

[0049] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of one or more batteries connected to a highly conductive rigid frame, the highly conductive rigid frame comprising one or more rigid conductors, such as conductive copper (Cu) plates, rods, strips and / or tubes.

[0050] The subject matter described here pertains to a highly conductive cam-locked electrical connection device.

[0051] The subject matter described here pertains to a highly conductive cam-locked electrical connection device for use in battery jump-start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump-start devices.

[0052] The subject matter described here pertains to a highly conductive cam-locked electrical connection device combined with a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device.

[0053] The subject matter described here relates to a highly conductive cam lock electrical connection device, which includes or consists of a male cam lock end that is detachably connected to a female cam lock end.

[0054] The subject matter described herein pertains to a highly conductive cam lock electrical connection device, which includes or comprises: a highly conductive male cam lock end; a highly conductive female cam lock end; and a highly conductive connection arrangement between the male cam lock end and the female cam lock for conducting electricity between them when coupled together.

[0055] The subject matter described herein relates to a high-conductivity cam lock electrical connection device, which includes or comprises: a high-conductivity male cam lock end; a high-conductivity female cam lock end; and a high-conductivity connection arrangement between the male cam lock end and the female cam lock for conducting electricity between them when coupled together, wherein the connection arrangement is configured to tighten when the male cam lock end rotates within the female cam lock device.

[0056] The subject matter described herein pertains to a highly conductive cam lock electrical connection device, comprising or consisting of: a highly conductive male cam lock end; a highly conductive female cam lock end; and a highly conductive connection arrangement between the male cam lock end and the female cam lock for conducting electricity between them when coupled together, wherein the male cam lock device and the female cam lock are made of a highly conductive material.

[0057] The subject matter described here relates to a highly conductive cam lock electrical connection device, which includes or comprises: a highly conductive male cam lock end; a highly conductive female cam lock end; and a highly conductive connection arrangement between the male cam lock end and the female cam lock for conducting electricity between them when coupled together, wherein the male cam lock device and the female cam lock are made of a highly conductive material, wherein the male cam lock end includes a pin with teeth, and the female cam lock end includes a socket with a slot, wherein the socket is configured to receive the pin and teeth of the male cam lock end.

[0058] The subject matter described here pertains to a highly conductive cam lock electrical connection device, comprising or consisting of: a highly conductive male cam lock end; a highly conductive female cam lock end; and a highly conductive connection arrangement between the male cam lock end and the female cam lock for conducting electricity between them when coupled together, wherein the male cam lock device and the female cam lock are made of a highly conductive material, wherein the male cam lock end includes a pin with teeth, and the female cam lock end includes a slotted socket configured to receive the pin and teeth of the male cam lock end, wherein the socket of the female cam lock end is provided with internal threads for cooperating with the teeth of the male cam lock end.

[0059] The subject matter described here pertains to a highly conductive cam lock electrical connection device, comprising or consisting of: a highly conductive male cam lock end; a highly conductive female cam lock end; and a highly conductive connection arrangement between the male cam lock end and the female cam lock for conducting electricity between them when coupled together, wherein the male cam lock end and the female cam lock are made of a highly conductive material, wherein the male cam lock end includes a pin with teeth, and the female cam lock end includes a slotted socket configured to receive the pin and teeth of the male cam lock end, wherein the socket of the female cam lock end is provided with internal threads for cooperating with the teeth of the male cam lock end, wherein the male cam lock end includes an end face portion, and the female cam lock end includes an end face portion, wherein the end face portions engage with each other when the cam lock connection device is fully tightened.

[0060] The subject matter described here relates to a highly conductive cam lock electrical connection device, which includes or comprises: a highly conductive male cam lock end; a highly conductive female cam lock end; and a highly conductive connection arrangement between the male cam lock end and the female cam lock for conducting electricity between them when coupled together, and further includes a rubber molded cover mounted above the male cam lock end and another rubber molded cover mounted above the female cam lock end.

[0061] The subject matter described here pertains to a high-conductivity cam lock electrical connection device, which includes or comprises: a high-conductivity male cam lock end; a high-conductivity female cam lock end; and a high-conductivity connection arrangement between the male cam lock end and the female cam lock for conducting electricity between them when coupled together, and further includes a rubber molded cap mounted above the male cam lock end and another rubber molded cap mounted above the female cam lock end, wherein the female cam lock end is provided with an external threaded portion and a nut for securing the rubber molded cap to the female cam lock end.

[0062] The subject matter described herein pertains to a highly conductive cam lock electrical connection device, comprising or consisting of: a highly conductive male cam lock end; a highly conductive female cam lock end; and a highly conductive connection arrangement between the male cam lock end and the female cam lock for conducting electricity between them when coupled together, further comprising a rubber molded cap mounted above the male cam lock end and another rubber molded cap mounted above the female cam lock end, wherein the male cam lock end is provided with one or more outwardly extending protrusions that cooperate with one or more inner slots in the rubber molded caps.

[0063] The subject matter described here relates to a highly conductive cam lock electrical connection device, which includes or comprises: a highly conductive male cam lock end; a highly conductive female cam lock end; and a highly conductive connection arrangement between the male cam lock end and the female cam lock for conducting electricity between them when coupled together, wherein the male cam lock device and the female cam lock are made of a highly conductive material, wherein the male cam lock end includes a pin with teeth, and the female cam lock end includes a socket with a slot, wherein the socket is configured to receive the pin and teeth of the male cam lock end, wherein the slot is provided with an inner surface, the inner surface serving as a stop for the teeth of the pin of the female cam lock end.

[0064] The subject matter described herein pertains to a high-conductivity cam lock electrical connection device, which includes or comprises: a high-conductivity male cam lock end; a high-conductivity female cam lock end; and a high-conductivity connection arrangement between the male cam lock end and the female cam lock for conducting power between them when coupled together, and also includes a cable connected to the male cam lock end.

[0065] The subject matter described herein pertains to a high-conductivity cam lock electrical connection device, comprising or consisting of: a high-conductivity male cam lock end; a high-conductivity female cam lock end; and a high-conductivity connection arrangement between the male cam lock end and the female cam lock for conducting electrical power between them when coupled together, and further comprising a cable connected to the male cam lock end, wherein the cable is a battery cable.

[0066] The subject matter described herein pertains to a high-conductivity cam lock electrical connection device, comprising or consisting of: a high-conductivity male cam lock end; a high-conductivity female cam lock end; and a high-conductivity connection arrangement between the male cam lock end and the female cam lock for conducting power between them when coupled together, and further comprising a cable connected to the male cam lock end, wherein the cable is a battery cable including a battery jump-start device, wherein the female cam lock end is connected to the battery jump-start device.

[0067] The subject matter described here relates to a high-conductivity cam lock electrical connection device, which includes or comprises: a high-conductivity male cam lock end; a high-conductivity female cam lock end; and a high-conductivity connection arrangement between the male cam lock end and the female cam lock for conducting power between them when coupled together, and also includes a cable connected to the male cam lock end, wherein the cable is a battery cable, including a battery jump-start device, wherein the female cam lock end is connected to the battery jump-start device, wherein the battery jump-start device includes a high-conductivity rigid frame connected to one or more batteries, and wherein the female cam lock is connected to the high-conductivity frame.

[0068] The subject matter described here relates to a high-conductivity cam lock electrical connection device, which includes or comprises: a high-conductivity male cam lock end; a high-conductivity female cam lock end; and a high-conductivity connection arrangement between the male cam lock end and the female cam lock for conducting power between them when coupled together, and also includes a cable connected to the male cam lock end, said cable being a battery cable, including a battery bridging starter, wherein the female cam lock end is connected to the battery bridging starter, wherein the battery bridging starter includes a high-conductivity rigid frame connected to one or more batteries, and wherein the female cam lock is connected to the high-conductivity frame, wherein the battery bridging starter includes a positive battery cable with a positive battery clip connected to the high-conductivity rigid frame; and a negative battery cable with a negative battery clip connected to the high-conductivity rigid frame.

[0069] The subject matter described here pertains to an improved electronically controlled switch for use in electronic devices.

[0070] The subject matter described here pertains to an improved electronically controlled switch for use with battery jump-start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump-start devices.

[0071] The subject matter described here relates to an improved electronically controlled switch in combination with a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device.

[0072] The subject matter described here pertains to an improved electronic switch having a backlit control knob.

[0073] The subject matter described here pertains to an electronically controlled switch backlight system, which includes or comprises the following: an electronically controlled switch having a control knob with a light window; and a backlight positioned behind the control knob for illuminating the light window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on.

[0074] The subject matter described here relates to an electronically controlled switch backlight system, which includes or comprises: an electronically controlled switch having a control knob having a light window; and a backlight positioned behind the control knob for illuminating the light window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on, wherein the control knob includes a light-blocking opaque portion and a transparent or see-through portion configured to serve as the light window.

[0075] The subject matter described herein pertains to an electronically controlled switch backlight system, which includes or comprises the following: an electronically controlled switch having a control knob with a light window; a backlight positioned behind the control knob for illuminating the light window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on; and a printed circuit board located behind the control knob, wherein the backlight is a light-emitting diode (LED) mounted on the printed circuit board.

[0076] The subject matter described herein pertains to an electronically controlled switch backlight system, which includes or comprises the following: an electronically controlled switch having a control knob with a light window; a backlight positioned behind the control knob for illuminating the light window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on; and further includes an electronic device on which the control switch is mounted.

[0077] The subject matter described herein pertains to an electronically controlled switch backlight system, comprising or consisting of: an electronically controlled switch having a control knob with a light window; a backlight positioned behind the control knob for illuminating the light window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on; and an electronic device on which the control switch is mounted, wherein the electronic device is a battery jump-start device.

[0078] The subject matter described here pertains to an electronically controlled switch backlight system, comprising or consisting of: an electronically controlled switch having a control knob with a light window; a backlight positioned behind the control knob for illuminating the light window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on; and an electronic device on which the control switch is mounted, wherein a bridging start device includes a cover; a battery disposed within the cover; a positive cable with a positive clamp connected to the battery; and a negative cable with a negative clamp connected to a highly conductive rigid frame.

[0079] The subject matter described here pertains to an electronically controlled switch backlight system, comprising or consisting of: an electronically controlled switch having a control knob with a light window; a backlight positioned behind the control knob for illuminating the light window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on; and an electronic device on which the control switch is mounted, wherein a bridging start device includes a cover; a first 12V battery disposed within the cover; a second 12V battery disposed within the cover; a positive cable with a positive clamp connected to the battery; and a negative cable with a negative clamp connected to a highly conductive rigid frame, wherein the control switch extends through the cover, is electrically connected to the first and second 12V batteries, the control knob is configured to selectively rotate between a 12V operating position and a 24V operating position, and the control switch is configured to selectively operate the device in either a 12V or 24V mode.

[0080] The subject matter described here pertains to an electronically controlled switch backlight system, comprising or consisting of: an electronically controlled switch having a control knob with a light window; a backlight positioned behind the control knob for illuminating the light window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on; further comprising an electronic device on which the control switch is mounted, wherein a bridging start device includes a cover; a first 12V battery disposed within the cover; a second 12V battery disposed within the cover; a highly conductive rigid frame connected to the first and second 12V batteries; a backlight LED for illuminating a transparent or see-through portion of the control knob, the backlight LED being mounted on a printed circuit board; a positive cable with a positive clamp connected to the battery; a negative cable with a negative clamp connected to the highly conductive rigid frame; and a printed circuit board disposed within the cover, wherein the control switch extends through the cover, is electrically connected to the highly conductive rigid frame, the control knob is configured to selectively rotate between a 12V operating position and a 24V operating position, and the control switch is configured to selectively operate the device in either a 12V or 24V mode.

[0081] The subject matter described here relates to an electronically controlled switch backlight system, which includes or comprises the following: an electronically controlled switch having a control knob having a light window; and a backlight positioned behind the control knob for illuminating the light window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on, wherein the system is configured to illuminate the backlight when the system is turned on.

[0082] The subject matter described here pertains to an electronically controlled switch backlight system, which includes or comprises the following: an electronically controlled switch having a control knob with a light window; a backlight positioned behind the control knob for illuminating the light window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on; and an interface disposed behind the control knob.

[0083] The subject matter described here pertains to an electronically controlled switch backlight system, which includes or comprises the following: an electronically controlled switch having a control knob with a light window; a backlight positioned behind the control knob for illuminating the light window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on; and an interface disposed behind the control knob, wherein the interface includes a thin-film label.

[0084] The subject matter described herein pertains to an electronically controlled switch backlight system, comprising or consisting of: an electronically controlled switch having a control knob with a light window; a backlight positioned behind the control knob for illuminating the light window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on; and an interface disposed behind the control knob, wherein the interface includes a thin-film label, and wherein the interface includes one or more backlight indicators.

[0085] The subject matter described here relates to an electronically controlled switch backlight system, which includes or comprises: an electronically controlled switch having a control knob with a light window; and a backlight positioned behind the control knob for illuminating the light window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on, and further includes an interface disposed behind the control knob, wherein the interface includes a thin film label, wherein the interface includes one or more backlight indicators, and wherein the one or more backlight indicators are configured to selectively display the voltage operating mode of the device.

[0086] The subject matter described here relates to an electronically controlled switch backlight system, which includes or comprises the following: an electronically controlled switch having a control knob with a light window; a backlight positioned behind the control knob for illuminating the light window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on; and an interface disposed behind the control knob, wherein the interface includes a thin-film label, wherein the interface includes one or more backlight indicators, and wherein the one or more backlight indicators are configured to variably display the real-time operating voltage of the device.

[0087] The subject matter described herein pertains to an electronically controlled switch backlight system, comprising or consisting of: an electronically controlled switch having a control knob with a light window; a backlight positioned behind the control knob for illuminating the light window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on; and an interface disposed behind the control knob, wherein the interface includes a thin-film label, wherein the interface includes one or more backlight indicators, and wherein the one or more backlight indicators are configured to illuminate when the device is turned on.

[0088] The subject matter described here pertains to an electronically controlled switch backlight system, comprising or consisting of: an electronically controlled switch having a control knob with a light window; a backlight positioned behind the control knob for illuminating the light window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on; further comprising an electronic device on which the control switch is mounted, wherein a bridging start device includes a cover; a battery disposed within the cover; a positive cable having a positive clamp connected to the battery; and a negative cable having a negative clamp connected to a highly conductive rigid frame, wherein the battery is a first 12V battery and a second 12V battery.

[0089] The subject matter described here pertains to an electronically controlled switch backlight system, comprising or consisting of: an electronically controlled switch having a control knob with a light window; a backlight positioned behind the control knob for illuminating the light window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on; and an electronic device on which the control switch is mounted, wherein a bridging start device includes a cover; a battery disposed within the cover; a positive cable with a positive clamp connected to the battery; and a negative cable with a negative clamp connected to a highly conductive rigid frame, wherein the battery is a Li-ion battery.

[0090] The subject matter described here pertains to an electronically controlled switch backlight system, comprising or consisting of: an electronically controlled switch having a control knob with a light window; a backlight positioned behind the control knob for illuminating the light window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on; and an electronic device on which the control switch is mounted, the electronic device being a battery cross-charging device including a cover; a first 12V battery disposed within the cover; a second 12V battery disposed within the cover; a positive cable with a positive clamp connected to the battery; and a negative cable with a negative clamp connected to a highly conductive rigid frame, wherein the control switch extends through the cover, is electrically connected to the first and second 12V batteries, the control knob is configured to selectively rotate between a 12V operating position and a 24V operating position, and the control switch is configured to selectively operate the device in either a 12V or 24V mode. The system also includes a highly conductive rigid frame electrically connected to the first 12V battery, the second 12V battery, and the control switch, and configured to selectively operate the device in either a 12V or 24V mode.

[0091] The subject matter described here pertains to an electronically controlled switch backlight system, comprising or consisting of: an electronically controlled switch having a control knob with a light window; a backlight positioned behind the control knob for illuminating the light window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on; and an electronic device, on which the control switch is mounted, the electronic device being a battery jump-charging device comprising a cover; a first 12V battery disposed within the cover; a second 12V battery disposed within the cover; a positive cable with a positive clamp connected to the battery; and a negative cable with a negative clamp connected to... The device includes a highly conductive rigid frame, wherein a control switch extends through the cover and is electrically connected to a first 12V battery and a second 12V battery; a control knob is configured to selectively rotate between a 12V operating position and a 24V operating position; and the control switch is configured to selectively operate the device in either a 12V or 24V mode. The device also includes a highly conductive rigid frame electrically connected to the first 12V battery, the second 12V battery, and the control switch, and configured to selectively operate the device in either a 12V or 24V mode. An interface is also provided between the control knob and the cover of the device.

[0092] The subject matter described here pertains to an electronically controlled switch backlight system, comprising or consisting of: an electronically controlled switch having a control knob with a light window; and a backlight positioned behind the control knob for illuminating the light window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on; further comprising an electronic device on which the control switch is mounted, the electronic device being a battery jump-charging device including a cover; a first 12V battery disposed within the cover; a second 12V battery disposed within the cover; a positive cable with a positive clamp connected to the battery; and a negative cable with a negative clamp connected to a highly conductive rigid frame, wherein the control switch extends through the cover and is electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery. The device includes a 2V battery, a control knob configured to selectively rotate between a 12V operating position and a 24V operating position, a control switch configured to selectively operate the device in either a 12V or 24V mode, a highly conductive rigid frame electrically connected to a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, and a control switch, and configured to selectively operate the device in either a 12V or 24V mode, and an interface disposed between the control knob and the device's cover, wherein the interface includes a 12V backlight indicator and a 24V backlight indicator, and the device is configured to selectively turn on the 12V backlight indicator or the 24V backlight indicator when the 12V or 24V operating mode is selected by rotating the control knob of the control switch.

[0093] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, comprising: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights located at different positions on the interface, the backlights being selectively powered by the power source; an electronic switch mounted on the interface, the electronic switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; and a control knob mounted on the electronic switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light window, wherein when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, the light window of the control knob is illuminated by one of the at least two backlights.

[0094] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, comprising: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights located at different positions on the interface, the backlights being selectively powered by the power source; an electronic switch mounted on the interface, the electronic switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; a control knob mounted on the electronic switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light window, wherein when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, the light window of the control knob is illuminated by one of the at least two backlights, and wherein the interface is provided with at least two visual indicators, each located at a different position, to indicate different operating modes of the device, the at least two visual indicators being configured to be selectively illuminated by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface.

[0095] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, comprising: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights located at different positions on the interface, the backlights being selectively powered by the power source; an electronic switch mounted on the interface, the electronic switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; a control knob mounted on the electronic switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light window, wherein when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, the light window of the control knob is illuminated by one of the at least two backlights, wherein the interface is provided with at least two visual indicators, each located at a different position to indicate different operating modes of the device, the at least two visual indicators being configured to be selectively illuminated by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, and wherein the at least two visual indicators are respectively provided by at least two light windows located at different positions passing through the display, the at least two visual indicators being selectively illuminated by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface.

[0096] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, comprising: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights located at different positions on the interface, the backlights being selectively powered by the power source; an electronic switch mounted on the interface, the electronic switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; a control knob mounted on the electronic switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light window, wherein when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, the light window of the control knob is illuminated by one of the at least two backlights, wherein the interface is provided with at least two visual indicators, each located at a different position. Position, to indicate different operating modes of the device, at least two visual indicators are configured to be selectively illuminated by one of at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of different positions on the interface, wherein the at least two visual indicators are respectively provided by at least two light windows passing through the display located at different positions, wherein the at least two visual indicators are selectively illuminated by one of at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of different positions on the interface, and wherein one of the at least two visual indicators is the symbol 12V for indicating the 12-volt operating mode of the device and the other of the at least two visual indicators is the symbol 24V for indicating the 24-volt operating mode of the device.

[0097] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, comprising: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights located at different positions on the interface, the backlights being selectively powered by the power source; an electronically controlled switch mounted on the interface, the electronically controlled switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; a control knob mounted on the electronically controlled switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light window, wherein when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, the light window of the control knob is illuminated by one of the at least two backlights, wherein the interface includes a printed circuit board located on or near the back side of the interface, the interface having at least two lights located at different positions on the interface.

[0098] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, comprising: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights located at different positions on the interface, the backlights being selectively powered by the power source; an electronically controlled switch mounted on the interface, the electronically controlled switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; a control knob mounted on the electronically controlled switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light window, wherein when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, the light window of the control knob is illuminated by one of the at least two backlights, wherein the interface includes a printed circuit board located on or near the back side of the interface, the interface having at least two lights located at different positions on the interface, and wherein the at least two backlights are at least two light-emitting diodes (LEDs) connected to the printed circuit board.

[0099] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, comprising: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights located at different positions on the interface, the backlights being selectively powered by the power source; an electronically controlled switch mounted on the interface, the electronically controlled switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; a control knob mounted on the electronically controlled switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light window, wherein when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, the light window of the control knob is illuminated by one of the at least two backlights, and wherein the control knob includes a light-shielding opaque portion, the light-shielding opaque portion having a transparent portion or a transparent portion configured to serve as a light window.

[0100] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, comprising: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights located at different positions on the interface, the backlights being selectively powered by the power source; an electronic switch mounted on the interface, the electronic switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; a control knob mounted on the electronic switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light window, wherein when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, the light window of the control knob is illuminated by one of the at least two backlights, and further comprising: a first 12V battery disposed within the cover; and a second 12V battery disposed within the cover. A highly conductive frame having a positive conductive path and a negative conductive path, selectively electrically connected to a first 12V battery and / or a second 12V battery when the device is bridging a battery to be charged; a positive battery cable having a positive battery clip connected to the positive conductive path of the highly conductive frame; and a negative battery cable having a negative battery clip connected to the negative conductive path of the highly conductive rigid frame, wherein a control switch is connected to the highly conductive frame to selectively operate the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery, and a control knob is configured to rotate between a 12V operating mode position and a 24V operating mode position to selectively operate the device in 12V mode or 24V mode.

[0101] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, comprising: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights located at different positions on the interface, the backlights being selectively powered by the power source; an electronic switch mounted on the interface, the electronic switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; and a control knob mounted on the electronic switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light window, wherein when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, the light window of the control knob is illuminated by one of the at least two backlights, and wherein the device is configured to illuminate one of the at least two backlights on the interface when the device is turned on.

[0102] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, comprising: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights located at different positions on the interface, the backlights being selectively powered by the power source; an electronically controlled switch mounted on the interface, the electronically controlled switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; a control knob mounted on the electronically controlled switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light window, wherein when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, the light window of the control knob is illuminated by one of the at least two backlights, and wherein the interface is configured to display the real-time operating voltage of the device during operation of the device.

[0103] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, comprising: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights located at different positions on the interface, the backlights being selectively powered by the power source; an electronic switch mounted on the interface, the electronic switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; a control knob mounted on the electronic switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light window, wherein when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, the light window of the control knob is illuminated by one of the at least two backlights, and further comprising: a first 12V battery disposed within the cover; a second 12V battery disposed within the cover; having a positive conductive path and a negative conductive path. The device includes a highly conductive frame for selectively connecting to a first 12V battery and / or a second 12V battery when the device is bridging a battery to be charged; a positive battery cable with a positive battery clip connected to the positive conductive path of the highly conductive frame; and a negative battery cable with a negative battery clip connected to the negative conductive path of the highly conductive rigid frame. A control switch is connected to the highly conductive frame to selectively operate the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery, and a control knob is configured to rotate between a 12V operating mode position and a 24V operating mode position to selectively operate the device in either 12V or 24V mode. The first and second 12V batteries are Li-ion batteries.

[0104] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, comprising: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights located at different positions on the interface, the backlights being selectively powered by the power source; an electronically controlled switch mounted on the interface, the electronically controlled switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; and a control knob mounted on the electronically controlled switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light window, wherein when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, the light window of the control knob is illuminated by one of the at least two backlights, and wherein the control knob is made of an opaque material, and the light window is defined by a slot in the control knob filled with a light-transmitting material.

[0105] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, comprising: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights located at different positions on the interface, the backlights being selectively powered by the power source; an electronically controlled switch mounted on the interface, the electronically controlled switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; a control knob mounted on the electronically controlled switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light window, wherein when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, the light window of the control knob is illuminated by one of the at least two backlights, and wherein the control knob is made of an opaque material, and the light window is defined by a slot in the control knob filled with a light-transmitting material, wherein the control knob includes a circular outer edge, and wherein the slot is a radially oriented slot extending inward from the outer edge of the control knob.

[0106] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, comprising: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights located at different positions on the interface, the backlights being selectively powered by the power source; an electronic switch mounted on the interface, the electronic switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; a control knob mounted on the electronic switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light window, wherein when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, the light window of the control knob is illuminated by one of the at least two backlights, wherein the control knob is made of an opaque material and the light window is defined by a slot in the control knob filled with a light-transmitting material, wherein the control knob includes a circular outer edge, wherein the slot is a radially oriented slot extending inward from the outer edge of the control knob, and wherein the control knob includes a finger-gripping protrusion, and wherein the slot extends along the length axis of the protrusion.

[0107] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, comprising: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights located at different positions on the interface, the backlights being selectively powered by the power source; an electronic switch mounted on the interface, the electronic switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; a control knob mounted on the electronic switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light window, wherein when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, the light window of the control knob is illuminated by one of the at least two backlights, and further comprising an electrical switch located between the power source and the at least two backlights, the electrical switch being configured to illuminate one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface.

[0108] The subject matter described here pertains to an electro-optical position sensing switch system for electronic devices.

[0109] The subject matter described here relates to an improved electro-optical position sensing switch system for use in battery jump-start devices, such as portable rechargeable jump-start devices.

[0110] The subject matter described here relates to an improved electro-optical position sensing switch system in combination with a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable jump-start device.

[0111] The subject matter described here pertains to an electro-optical position sensing switch system, comprising: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first and second 12V batteries, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first and second 12V batteries in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first and second 12V batteries in series; a microcontroller electrically connected to the electronically controlled switch; and an optocoupler electrically connected to the microcontroller, the optocoupler providing a signal to the microcontroller for indicating the position of the electronically controlled switch.

[0112] The subject matter described here pertains to an electro-optical position sensing switch system, comprising: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first and second 12V batteries, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first and second 12V batteries in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first and second 12V batteries in series; a microcontroller electrically connected to the electronically controlled switch; and an optocoupler electrically connected to the microcontroller, the optocoupler providing a signal to the microcontroller for indicating the position of the electronically controlled switch; and an enable circuit configured to reduce parasitic current when the system is in an "off" state, wherein the circuit includes transistors that act as electrical switches when the system is in an "on" state.

[0113] The subject matter described here pertains to an electro-optical position sensing switch system, comprising: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first and second 12V batteries, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first and second 12V batteries in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first and second 12V batteries in series; a microcontroller electrically connected to the electronically controlled switch; and an optocoupler electrically connected to the microcontroller, the optocoupler providing a signal to the microcontroller for indicating the position of the electronically controlled switch; and an enable circuit configured to reduce parasitic current when the system is in an "off" state, wherein the circuit includes a transistor that acts as an electrical switch when the system is in an "on" state, wherein the circuit is configured such that when the transistor is "on," current flows from the first battery to the second battery when the batteries are connected in parallel.

[0114] The subject matter described here pertains to an electro-optical position sensing switch system, comprising: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first and second 12V batteries, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first and second 12V batteries in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first and second 12V batteries in series; a microcontroller electrically connected to the electronically controlled switch; and an optocoupler electrically connected to the microcontroller, the optocoupler providing a signal to the microcontroller for indicating the position of the electronically controlled switch; and an enable circuit configured to reduce parasitic current when the system is in an "off" state, wherein the circuit includes a transistor that acts as an electrical switch when the system is in an "on" state, wherein the circuit is configured such that when the transistor is "on," current flows from the first battery to the second battery when the batteries are connected in parallel, and wherein the circuit is configured such that no current flows from the first battery to the second battery when the batteries are connected in series.

[0115] The subject matter described herein pertains to an electro-optical position sensing switch system, comprising: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first and second 12V batteries, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first and second 12V batteries in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first and second 12V batteries in series; a microcontroller electrically connected to the electronically controlled switch; and an optocoupler electrically connected to the microcontroller, the optocoupler providing a signal to the microcontroller to indicate the position of the electronically controlled switch, wherein the circuitry is configured such that, when current flows or no current flows, this allows the optocoupler to provide a signal to the microcontroller, thereby instructing the microcontroller on the position of the control switch.

[0116] The subject matter described here pertains to an electro-optical position sensing switch system, comprising: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first and second 12V batteries, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first and second 12V batteries in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first and second 12V batteries in series; a microcontroller electrically connected to the electronically controlled switch; and an optocoupler electrically connected to the microcontroller, the optocoupler providing a signal to the microcontroller to indicate the position of the electronically controlled switch, wherein the circuitry is configured such that, when current flows or no current flows, this allows the optocoupler to provide a signal to the microcontroller, thereby indicating to the microcontroller which position the control switch is in, wherein the circuitry is configured such that an opposite signal is provided to the microcontroller as a separate input, allowing the microcontroller to determine when the control switch is in an “intermediate” position between a 12V position and a 24V position.

[0117] The subject matter described here pertains to an electronic device with a dual-cell diode bridging system.

[0118] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery bridging starter with a dual-cell diode bridging system.

[0119] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a reverse charging diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the reverse charging diode module being configured to prevent reverse charging of the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery after the vehicle battery has been jump-charged.

[0120] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a reverse charging diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the reverse charging diode module being configured to prevent reverse charging of the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery after the vehicle battery has been jump-charged, wherein the dual-cell diode bridge is the reverse charging diode module.

[0121] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a reverse charging diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the reverse charging diode module being configured to prevent reverse charging of the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery after the vehicle battery has been jump-charged, wherein the dual-cell diode bridge is a reverse charging diode module, and wherein the reverse charging diode module includes a first diode channel for receiving current flow through the first 12V battery and a second diode channel for receiving current flow through the second 12V battery.

[0122] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a reverse charging diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the reverse charging diode module being configured to prevent reverse charging of the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery after the vehicle battery has been jump-charged, and also including a conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery, the second 12V battery and the electronically controlled switch.

[0123] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a reverse charging diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the reverse charging diode module being configured to prevent reverse charging of the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery after the vehicle battery has been jump-charged, and further comprising a conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery, the second 12V battery and the electronically controlled switch, wherein the conductive frame comprises a plurality of conductive frame members.

[0124] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a reverse charging diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the reverse charging diode module being configured to prevent reverse charging of the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery after the vehicle battery has been jump-charged, wherein the dual-cell diode bridge is a reverse charging diode module, and wherein the reverse charging diode module includes a first diode channel for receiving current flow through the first 12V battery and a second diode channel for receiving current flow through the second 12V battery, and also includes a conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery, the second 12V battery and the electronically controlled switch.

[0125] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a reverse charging diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the reverse charging diode module being configured to prevent reverse charging of the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery after the vehicle battery has been jump-charged, wherein the dual-cell diode bridge is a reverse charging diode module, and wherein the reverse charging diode module includes a first diode channel for receiving current flow through the first 12V battery and a second diode channel for receiving current flow through the second 12V battery, and further includes a conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery, the second 12V battery and the electronically controlled switch, wherein the conductive frame includes a plurality of conductive frame members.

[0126] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first and second 12V batteries, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first and second 12V batteries in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first and second 12V batteries in series; and a reverse charging diode bridge connected to the first and second 12V batteries, the reverse charging diode module being configured to prevent reverse charging of the first and / or second 12V batteries after the vehicle batteries have already been jump-charged. The dual-cell diode bridge is a reverse-charging diode module, which includes a first diode channel for receiving current flowing through a first 12V battery and a second diode channel for receiving current flowing through a second 12V battery. It also includes a conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery, the second 12V battery, and an electronically controlled switch. The conductive frame includes multiple conductive frame members. The reverse-charging diode module includes an upper frame member, a lower frame member, and a central frame member located between and spaced apart from the upper and lower frame members. The first diode channel is connected between the upper frame member and the central frame member, and the second diode channel is connected between the lower frame member and the central frame member.

[0127] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first and second 12V batteries, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first and second 12V batteries in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first and second 12V batteries in series; and a reverse charging diode bridge connected to the first and second 12V batteries, the reverse charging diode module being configured to prevent reverse charging of the first and / or second 12V batteries after the vehicle batteries have been jump-charged, wherein the dual-cell diode bridge... The connector is a reverse charging diode module, wherein the reverse charging diode module includes a first diode channel for receiving current flowing through a first 12V battery and a second diode channel for receiving current flowing through a second 12V battery, and also includes a conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery, the second 12V battery and an electronically controlled switch, wherein the conductive frame includes a plurality of conductive frame members, wherein the reverse charging diode module includes an upper frame member, a lower frame member and a central frame member located between and spaced apart from the upper frame member and the lower frame member, the first diode channel is connected between the upper frame member and the central frame member, the second diode channel is connected between the lower frame member and the central frame member, wherein the central frame member is connected to the positive battery cable.

[0128] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first and second 12V batteries, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first and second 12V batteries in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first and second 12V batteries in series; and a reverse charging diode bridge connected to the first and second 12V batteries, the reverse charging diode module being configured to prevent reverse charging of the first and / or second 12V batteries after the vehicle batteries have been jump-charged, wherein the dual-cell diode bridge is a reverse charging diode module, and wherein the reverse charging diode... The diode module includes a first diode channel for receiving current flowing through a first 12V battery and a second diode channel for receiving current flowing through a second 12V battery. It also includes a conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery, the second 12V battery, and an electronically controlled switch. The conductive frame includes multiple conductive frame members. The reverse charging diode module includes an upper frame member, a lower frame member, and a central frame member located between and spaced apart from the upper and lower frame members. The first diode channel is connected between the upper frame member and the central frame member, and the second diode channel is connected between the lower frame member and the central frame member. The central frame member is connected to a positive battery cable and to a positive cam lock configured to releasably connect the positive battery cable to the positive cam lock.

[0129] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a reverse charging diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the reverse charging diode module being configured to prevent reverse charging of the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery after the vehicle battery has been jump-charged; and also includes a smart switch connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the smart switch being configured to enable current flow from the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery only when it is detected that the positive and negative battery clips are correctly connected to the correct polarity battery terminals of the vehicle battery being jump-started.

[0130] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a reverse charging diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the reverse charging diode module being configured to prevent reverse charging of the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery after the vehicle battery has been jump-charged, wherein the negative terminal of the first 12V battery is permanently connected to the smart switch.

[0131] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a reverse charging diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the reverse charging diode module being configured to prevent reverse charging of the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery after the vehicle battery has been jump-charged, wherein the negative terminal of the first 12V battery is permanently connected to the smart switch, and wherein the negative terminal of the second 12V battery is selectively connected to the smart switch via the electronically controlled switch.

[0132] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a reverse charging diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the reverse charging diode module being configured to prevent reverse charging of the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery after the vehicle battery has been jump-charged, wherein the positive terminal of the second 12V battery is permanently connected to the reverse charging diode bridge.

[0133] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a reverse charging diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the reverse charging diode module being configured to prevent reverse charging of the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery after the vehicle battery has been jump-charged, wherein the positive terminal of the second 12V battery is permanently connected to the reverse charging diode bridge, and wherein the positive terminal of the first 12V battery is selectively connected to the reverse charging diode bridge via the electronically controlled switch.

[0134] The subject matter described here pertains to a portable battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the highly conductive frame, the first 12V battery, and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; a microcontroller electrically connected to the highly conductive frame; and a dual-cell diode bridge connected to the highly conductive frame, the dual-cell diode bridge having two diode channels supporting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery to prevent reverse charging after jump-starting the vehicle.

[0135] The subject matter described here pertains to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the highly conductive frame, the first 12V battery, and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; a microcontroller electrically connected to the highly conductive frame; and a dual-cell diode bridge connected to the highly conductive frame, the dual-cell diode bridge having two diode channels supporting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery to prevent reverse charging after jump-starting the vehicle, wherein the dual-cell diode bridge is a reverse-charging diode module.

[0136] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the highly conductive frame, the first 12V battery, and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; a microcontroller electrically connected to the highly conductive frame; and a dual-cell diode bridge connected to the highly conductive frame, the dual-cell diode bridge having two diode channels supporting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery to prevent reverse charging after jump-starting the vehicle, wherein the reverse charging diode module includes an upper diode channel supporting current through the first 12V battery and a lower diode channel supporting current through the second 12V battery.

[0137] The subject matter described here pertains to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the highly conductive frame, the first 12V battery, and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a micro-type battery electrically connected to the highly conductive frame. A controller; and a dual-cell diode bridge connected to a high-conductivity frame, the dual-cell diode bridge having two diode channels supporting a first 12V battery and a second 12V battery to prevent reverse charging after jump-starting the vehicle, wherein the reverse charging diode module includes an upper diode channel supporting current through the first 12V battery and a lower diode channel supporting current through the second 12V battery, wherein the upper diode channel and the lower diode channel are connected to a bar of the high-conductivity frame leading to the positive output of the battery jump-start device for combining current from the upper diode channel and the lower diode channel.

[0138] The subject matter described here pertains to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the conductive frame, the first 12V battery, and the second 12V battery, the electrically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; electrically connected to the highly conductive... A microcontroller for the electrical frame; and a dual-cell diode bridge connected to the high-conductivity frame, the dual-cell diode bridge having two diode channels supporting a first 12V battery and a second 12V battery to prevent reverse charging after bridging to start the vehicle, wherein the dual-cell diode bridge is a reverse-charging diode module, wherein the reverse-charging diode module includes an upper conductive strip electrically connected to the upper diode channel, a lower conductive strip electrically connected to the lower diode channel, and a central conductive strip located between the upper and lower conductive strips and electrically connected to both the upper and lower diode channels.

[0139] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; a conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a charger connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0140] The subject matter described here relates to a portable battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; a conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a charger connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the charger is configured to incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery to maintain the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery at approximately the same potential during the charging sequence.

[0141] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; a conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a charger connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the charger is operated to first charge either the first 12V battery or the second 12V battery, based on which has the lowest voltage or charge.

[0142] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; a conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a charger connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the charger is configured to incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery to maintain the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery at approximately the same potential during the charging sequence, wherein the charger is operated to first charge either the first 12V battery or the second 12V battery, whichever has the lowest voltage or charge.

[0143] The subject matter described here relates to a portable battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; a conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a charger connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the charger is configured to incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery sequentially with fixed voltage increments.

[0144] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; a conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a charger connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the charger is configured to incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery sequentially with varying voltage increments.

[0145] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; a conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a charger connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the charger is configured to incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery sequentially with random voltage increments.

[0146] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; a conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a charger connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the charger is configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in fixed voltage increments, wherein the charger is configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in 100 millivolt (mV) increments.

[0147] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; a conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a charger connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the charger is operated to first charge either the first 12V battery or the second 12V battery, whichever has the lowest voltage or charge, wherein the voltage charging increment is a portion or fraction of the total voltage and charge required to fully charge the first 12V battery or the second 12V battery.

[0148] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; a conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a charger connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and further comprising a programmable microcontroller electrically connected to the charger for controlling the operation of the charger.

[0149] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; a conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a charger connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and further including a peak voltage cutoff to prevent overcharging of the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0150] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; a conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a charger connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the charger is configured to incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery sequentially with varying voltage increments, wherein a programmable microcontroller is configured to provide a charging timeout.

[0151] The subject matter described here pertains to a step-by-step charging system and method for electronic devices.

[0152] The subject matter described here relates to a step-charging system and method for use in battery jump-start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump-start devices.

[0153] The subject matter described here relates to a step-charging system and method for an electronic device having at least a first rechargeable battery and a second rechargeable battery, comprising or consisting of: selectively charging the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in a certain charging sequence.

[0154] The subject matter described here relates to a step-charging system and method for an electronic device having at least a first rechargeable battery and a second rechargeable battery, comprising or consisting of: selectively charging the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in a charging sequence, wherein the charging sequence is an incremental charging sequence.

[0155] The subject matter described here relates to a step-charging system and method for an electronic device having at least a first rechargeable battery and a second rechargeable battery, comprising or consisting of: selectively charging the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in a certain charging sequence, wherein the charging sequence is an incremental charging sequence, wherein the incremental charging sequence charges the first 12V battery or the second 12V battery in increments smaller than the total charging increment used to fully charge the first 12V battery or the second 12V battery.

[0156] The subject matter described here relates to a step-charging system and method for an electronic device having at least a first rechargeable battery and a second rechargeable battery, comprising or consisting of: selectively charging the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in a charging sequence, wherein the charging sequence is a back-and-forth charging sequence between the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0157] The subject matter described here relates to a step-charging system and method for an electronic device having at least a first rechargeable battery and a second rechargeable battery, comprising or consisting of: selectively charging the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in a certain charging sequence, wherein the charging sequence includes performing two or more consecutive charging operations on the same battery of the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, followed by the other battery.

[0158] The subject matter described here relates to a step-charging system and method for an electronic device having at least a first rechargeable battery and a second rechargeable battery, comprising or consisting of: selectively charging the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in a certain charging sequence, wherein said sequence is a programming sequence.

[0159] The subject matter described herein relates to a step-by-step charging system and method for an electronic device having at least a first rechargeable battery and a second rechargeable battery, comprising or consisting of: selectively charging the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in a charging sequence, wherein the charging sequence includes one or more charging pauses.

[0160] The subject matter described here relates to a step-charging system and method for an electronic device having at least a first rechargeable battery and a second rechargeable battery, comprising or consisting of: selectively charging the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in a certain charging sequence, wherein the sequence is a programmed sequence, wherein the charging time increment, voltage increase and charging rate can be adjusted in the programmed sequence.

[0161] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a jump-start charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0162] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a step-by-step charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the step-by-step charger is configured to incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery to maintain the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery at approximately the same potential during sequential charging of the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0163] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a step-by-step charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the step-by-step charger is operated to first charge either the first 12V battery or the second 12V battery, whichever has the lowest voltage or charge.

[0164] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a step-by-step charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the step-by-step charger is configured to sequentially and incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery with fixed voltage increments.

[0165] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a step-by-step charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the step-by-step charger is configured to incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery sequentially with varying voltage increments.

[0166] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a step-by-step charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the step-by-step charger is configured to incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery sequentially with random voltage increments.

[0167] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a step-by-step charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the step-by-step charger is configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in 100 millivolt (mV) increments.

[0168] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a jump-start charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the voltage charging increment is a portion or fraction of the total voltage charge required to fully charge the first 12V battery or the second 12V battery.

[0169] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a step-by-step charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and further comprising a programmable microcontroller electrically connected to the step-by-step charger for controlling the operation of the step-by-step charger.

[0170] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first and second 12V batteries, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first and second 12V batteries in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first and second 12V batteries in series; a step-by-step charger connected to the first and second 12V batteries, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first and second 12V batteries; and a programmable microcontroller electrically connected to the step-by-step charger for controlling the operation of the step-by-step charger, wherein the programmable microcontroller is configured to provide a charging timeout.

[0171] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; a jump-start charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; and a peak voltage cutoff to prevent overcharging of the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0172] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a jump-start charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the charging sequence is a back-and-forth charging sequence between the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0173] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a jump-start charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the charging sequence is a back-and-forth charging sequence between the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and wherein the charging sequence includes two or more consecutive charges of the same battery in the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, after which the other battery is charged.

[0174] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a jump-start charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the charging sequence includes one or more charging pauses.

[0175] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a reverse charging diode system, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first and second 12V batteries, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first and second 12V batteries in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first and second 12V batteries in series; and a jump-start charger connected to the first and second 12V batteries, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first and second 12V batteries, wherein the charging time increment, voltage increase, and charging rate are all adjustable in a programmed sequence.

[0176] The subject matter described here pertains to a highly conductive frame for use in electronic devices.

[0177] The subject matter described here pertains to a highly conductive frame for use with battery components or a portion thereof in electronic devices.

[0178] The subject matter described here pertains to a highly conductive frame for use in battery jump-start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump-start devices.

[0179] The subject matter described here pertains to a highly conductive frame for use with battery jump-start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump-start devices.

[0180] The subject matter described here pertains to a highly conductive frame for use in battery jump-start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump-start devices, for connecting a battery to positive and negative cables.

[0181] The subject matter described here pertains to a battery assembly that includes or consists of batteries connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0182] The subject matter described here relates to a battery assembly for use in battery jump-start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump-start devices, which includes or consists of batteries connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0183] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0184] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, further comprising an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the highly conductive frame, the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and an electronically controlled switch having a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series.

[0185] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the highly conductive frame is semi-rigid.

[0186] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the highly conductive frame is rigid.

[0187] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the highly conductive frame is a three-dimensional (3D) frame structure.

[0188] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the highly conductive frame comprises a plurality of highly conductive frame members connected together.

[0189] The subject matter described herein relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the highly conductive frame comprises a plurality of highly conductive frame members, wherein at least one conductive frame member comprises a through-hole.

[0190] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the highly conductive frame includes a plurality of highly conductive frame members, wherein at least one conductive frame member includes at least one through-hole located at one or more ends of the at least one conductive frame member.

[0191] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the highly conductive frame comprises a plurality of highly conductive frame members, wherein at least one of the plurality of highly conductive frame members includes at least one through hole, wherein the at least one through hole is located at one end of the highly conductive frame member, wherein adjacent highly conductive frame members are fastened together using highly conductive bolts and nuts.

[0192] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the highly conductive frame comprises a plurality of highly conductive frame members, wherein at least one frame member is provided with at least one flat end having a through hole.

[0193] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the highly conductive frame includes a plurality of highly conductive frame members, wherein at least one conductive frame member includes a through hole, and wherein at least one frame member is provided with an annular through hole at at least one end.

[0194] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump starter, such as a portable rechargeable jump starter, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein other electrical components of the portable jump starter are bolted to the highly conductive frame.

[0195] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, further comprising an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the highly conductive frame, the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series, wherein the control switch is bolted to the highly conductive frame.

[0196] The subject matter described here relates to a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the highly conductive frame comprises a plurality of highly conductive frame members, wherein the highly conductive frame members are made of a flat metal raw material.

[0197] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame with one end connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame with one end connected to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery; a positive battery cable with one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a negative battery cable with one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a positive battery clip connected to the opposite end of the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the opposite end of the negative cable.

[0198] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame with one end connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame with one end connected to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery; a positive battery cable with one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a negative battery cable with one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a positive battery clip connected to the opposite end of the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, wherein the conductive frame includes conductive frame members connected together.

[0199] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame with one end connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame with one end connected to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery; a positive battery cable with one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a negative battery cable with one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a positive battery clip connected to the opposite end of the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, wherein the conductive frame includes conductive frame members connected together, and wherein the conductive frame members are selected from one or more of conductive strips, plates, rods, and tubes.

[0200] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame with one end connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame with one end connected to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery; a positive battery cable with one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a negative battery cable with one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a positive battery clip connected to the opposite end of the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, wherein the conductive frame includes conductive frame members connected together, and wherein the conductive frame members are flat conductive strips having one or more bends along the length of the conductive frame members.

[0201] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame with one end connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame with one end connected to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery; a positive battery cable with one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a negative battery cable with one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a positive battery clip connected to the opposite end of the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, wherein the conductive frame includes conductive frame members connected together, and wherein the conductive frame members are located near the side of the rechargeable battery.

[0202] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame with one end connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame with one end connected to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery; a positive battery cable with one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a negative battery cable with one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a positive battery clip connected to the opposite end of the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, wherein the conductive frame includes conductive frame members joined together, wherein the conductive frame members are located near the side of the rechargeable battery, and wherein the conductive frame at least partially surrounds the rechargeable battery.

[0203] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame with one end connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame with one end connected to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery; a positive battery cable with one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a negative battery cable with one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a positive battery clip connected to the opposite end of the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, wherein the conductive frame includes conductive frame members joined together, and wherein each conductive frame member is provided with a through hole located at at least one end of the respective frame member for receiving fasteners for joining the conductive frame members together or connecting the respective frame members to electrical components.

[0204] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame with one end connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame with one end connected to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery; a positive battery cable with one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a negative battery cable with one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a positive battery clip connected to the opposite end of the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, wherein the positive conductive frame is connected to a positive cam lock for removably connecting the positive cable, and the negative conductive frame is connected to a negative cam lock for removably connecting the negative cable.

[0205] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame with one end connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame with one end connected to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery; a positive battery cable with one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a negative battery cable with one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a positive battery clip connected to the opposite end of the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, wherein the rechargeable battery is a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells, a positive conductive strip connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery, and a negative conductive strip connected to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery.

[0206] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame with one end connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame with one end connected to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery; a positive battery cable with one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a negative battery cable with one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a positive battery clip connected to the opposite end of the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, wherein the rechargeable battery is a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells, a positive conductive strip connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery, and a negative conductive strip connected to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery, and wherein both the positive and negative conductive strips are laterally oriented relative to the length of the one or more rechargeable battery cells.

[0207] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame with one end connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame with one end connected to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery; a positive battery cable, one end of which is connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a negative battery cable, one end of which is connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; and a positive electrode... A battery clip connected to the opposite end of a positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the opposite end of a negative cable, wherein the rechargeable battery is a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells, a positive conductive strip connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery, and a negative conductive strip connected to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery, wherein both the positive and negative conductive strips are laterally oriented relative to the length of the one or more rechargeable battery cells, and wherein the conductive strips are wider than the width of the one or more rechargeable battery cells and each protrudes from one side of the rechargeable battery assembly.

[0208] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame with one end connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame with one end connected to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery; a positive battery cable with one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a negative battery cable with one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a positive battery clip connected to the opposite end of the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, wherein the rechargeable battery is a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells, a positive conductive strip connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive strip connected to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery, and wherein the positive and negative conductive strips each have through holes for connection with the conductive frame.

[0209] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame with one end connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame with one end connected to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery; a positive battery cable with one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a negative battery cable with one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a positive battery clip connected to the opposite end of the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, further comprising a switch connected between the negative conductor strip and the negative cable for selectively electrically connecting the negative conductor strip to the negative cable during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device.

[0210] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame with one end connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame with one end connected to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery; a positive battery cable, one end of which is connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; a negative battery cable, one end of which is connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device; and a positive battery clamp. The device includes a negative battery clip connected to the opposite end of the positive cable and a negative battery clip connected to the opposite end of the negative cable. It also includes a switch connected between the negative conductor strip and the negative cable for selectively connecting the negative conductor strip to the negative cable during operation of the rechargeable battery jump-start device. The switch is a smart switch designed to connect the negative conductor strip to the negative cable only when it is detected that the positive and negative battery clips are correctly connected to the correct polarity terminals of the vehicle battery being jump-started (i.e., the positive battery clip is connected to the positive vehicle battery terminal and the negative battery clip is connected to the negative vehicle battery terminal).

[0211] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame with one end connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery assembly and a negative conductive frame with one end connected to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery assembly; a positive cam lock connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame; a negative cam lock connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame; a positive battery cable with one end removably connected to the positive cam lock; a negative battery cable with one end removably connected to the negative cam lock; a positive battery clip connected to the opposite end of the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the opposite end of the negative cable.

[0212] The subject matter described here pertains to a battery assembly used in electronic devices.

[0213] The subject matter described here pertains to a battery assembly for use in electronic devices.

[0214] The subject matter described here pertains to a battery assembly for use in battery jump-start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump-start devices.

[0215] The subject matter described here pertains to a battery assembly combined with a battery jump-start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump-start device.

[0216] The subject matter described here relates to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device, such as a battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: at least one battery cell having a positive foil end and a negative foil end; a positive high conductivity member connected to the positive foil; and a positive high conductivity member connected to the positive foil.

[0217] The subject matter described here relates to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device, such as a battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: at least one battery cell having a positive foil end and a negative foil end; a positive high-conductivity member connected to the positive foil; and a positive high-conductivity member connected to the positive foil, wherein the positive high-conductivity member and the negative high-conductivity member are both laterally oriented relative to the length of the positive foil and the negative foil, respectively.

[0218] The subject matter described here relates to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device, such as a battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: at least one battery cell having a positive foil end and a negative foil end; a positive high-conductivity member connected to the positive foil; and a positive high-conductivity member connected to the positive foil, wherein the positive high-conductivity member and the negative high-conductivity member are both laterally oriented relative to the length of the positive foil and the negative foil, respectively, wherein the high-conductivity member is wider than the positive foil and the negative foil, respectively.

[0219] The subject matter described here relates to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device, such as a battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: at least one battery cell having a positive foil end and a negative foil end; a positive high-conductivity member connected to the positive foil; and a positive high-conductivity member connected to the positive foil, wherein the high-conductivity member is oriented flush against the opposite ends of at least one battery cell.

[0220] The subject matter described here relates to a battery assembly for use in electronic devices, such as battery jump-start devices, the device comprising or consisting of: at least one battery cell having a positive foil end and a negative foil end; a positive high-conductivity member connected to the positive foil; and a positive high-conductivity member connected to the positive foil, wherein the high-conductivity member is provided with through holes for fastening the electronic device using bolts and nuts.

[0221] The subject matter described here relates to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device, such as a battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: at least one battery cell having a positive foil end and a negative foil end; a positive high-conductivity member connected to the positive foil; and a positive high-conductivity member connected to the positive foil, wherein the high-conductivity member is made of a plate or strip material.

[0222] The subject matter described here relates to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device, such as a battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: at least one battery cell having a positive foil end and a negative foil end; a positive high-conductivity member connected to the positive foil; and a positive high-conductivity member connected to the positive foil, wherein the positive foil at least partially surrounds the positive high-conductivity member, and the negative foil at least partially surrounds the negative high-conductivity member.

[0223] The subject matter described here relates to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device (such as a battery jump-start device), the device comprising or consisting of: at least one battery cell having a positive foil end and a negative foil end; a positive high-conductivity member connected to the positive foil; and a positive high-conductivity member connected to the positive foil, wherein the positive foil at least partially wraps around the positive high-conductivity member, and the negative foil at least partially wraps around the negative high-conductivity member, wherein the positive foil and the negative foil completely wrap around the positive high-conductivity member and the negative high-conductivity member, respectively.

[0224] The subject matter described here relates to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device, such as a battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: at least one battery cell having a positive foil end and a negative foil end; a positive high-conductivity member connected to the positive foil; and a positive high-conductivity member connected to the positive foil, wherein the positive foil is soft-soldered or welded to the positive high-conductivity member, and the negative foil is soft-soldered or welded to the negative high-conductivity member.

[0225] The subject matter described here relates to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device, such as a battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: at least one battery cell having a positive foil end and a negative foil end; a positive high-conductivity member connected to the positive foil; and a positive high-conductivity member connected to the positive foil, wherein at least one battery cell is one of a plurality of battery cells stacked on top of another.

[0226] The subject matter described here relates to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device, such as a battery jump-start device, the device comprising or consisting of: at least one battery cell having a positive foil end and a negative foil end; a positive highly conductive member connected to the positive foil; and a positive highly conductive member connected to the positive foil, wherein the battery assembly is covered with a heat-shrinkable material.

[0227] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, which includes or comprises a power supply circuit, the power supply circuit including: a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells, the rechargeable battery cells having a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive strip connected to the positive terminal connector and a negative conductive strip connected to the negative terminal connector; and a conductive frame connected to the battery assembly.

[0228] The subject matter currently described relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, which includes or comprises a power supply circuit, the power supply circuit including: a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells, each rechargeable battery cell having a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive strip connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive strip connected to the negative terminal connector; and a conductive frame connected to the battery assembly; a positive battery cable connected to the highly conductive frame; a negative battery cable connectable to the highly conductive frame; a positive battery clip connected to the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the negative cable.

[0229] The subject matter currently described relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, which includes or comprises: a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells, each rechargeable battery cell having a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive strip connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive strip connected to the negative terminal connector; a conductive frame connected to the battery assembly; a positive battery cable connected to the highly conductive frame; a negative battery cable connectable to the highly conductive frame; a positive battery clip connected to the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the negative cable.

[0230] The subject matter currently described relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, comprising or consisting of: a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells, each rechargeable battery cell having a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive strip connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive strip connected to the negative terminal connector; a conductive frame connected to the battery assembly; a positive battery cable connected to the highly conductive frame; a negative battery cable connectable to the highly conductive frame; a positive battery clip connected to the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the negative cable, wherein the conductive frame includes a positive conductive path from the positive terminal connector of the battery assembly to the connection with the positive battery cable and a negative conductive path from the negative terminal connector of the battery assembly to the connection with the negative battery cable.

[0231] The subject matter currently described relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, which includes or comprises: a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells, each rechargeable battery cell having a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive strip connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive strip connected to the negative terminal connector; a conductive frame connected to the battery assembly; a positive battery cable connected to the highly conductive frame; a negative battery cable connectable to the highly conductive frame; a positive battery clip connected to the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the negative cable, wherein both the positive and negative conductive strips are laterally oriented relative to the length of the one or more rechargeable battery cells.

[0232] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, comprising or consisting of: a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells, each rechargeable battery cell having a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive strip connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive strip connected to the negative terminal connector; a conductive frame connected to the battery assembly; a positive battery cable connected to the highly conductive frame; a negative battery cable connectable to the highly conductive frame; a positive battery clip connected to the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the negative cable, wherein both the positive and negative conductive strips are laterally oriented relative to the length of the one or more rechargeable battery cells, and wherein the conductive strips are wider than the width of the one or more rechargeable battery cells and each protrudes from one side of the rechargeable battery assembly.

[0233] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, comprising or consisting of: a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells, each rechargeable battery cell having a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive strip connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive strip connected to the negative terminal connector; a conductive frame connected to the battery assembly; a positive battery cable connected to the highly conductive frame; a negative battery cable connectable to the highly conductive frame; a positive battery clip connected to the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the negative cable, wherein the positive terminal connector is the positive foil end of one or more rechargeable battery cells, and the negative terminal connector is the negative foil end of one or more rechargeable battery cells.

[0234] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, which includes or comprises the following: a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells, each rechargeable battery cell having a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive strip connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive strip connected to the negative terminal connector; a conductive frame connected to the battery assembly; a positive battery cable connected to the highly conductive frame; a negative battery cable connectable to the highly conductive frame; a positive battery clip connected to the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the negative cable, wherein one side of the positive conductive strip is flush with the positive foil end of one or more battery cells, and one side of the negative conductive strip is flush with the negative foil end of one or more batteries.

[0235] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, which includes or comprises the following: a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells, each rechargeable battery cell having a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive strip connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive strip connected to the negative terminal connector; a conductive frame connected to the battery assembly; a positive battery cable connected to the highly conductive frame; a negative battery cable connectable to the highly conductive frame; a positive battery clip connected to the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the negative cable, wherein the positive and negative conductive strips each have through holes for connection to the conductive frame.

[0236] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, comprising or consisting of: a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells, each rechargeable battery cell having a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive strip connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive strip connected to the negative terminal connector; a conductive frame connected to the battery assembly; a positive battery cable connected to the highly conductive frame; a negative battery cable connectable to the highly conductive frame; a positive battery clip connected to the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the negative cable, wherein the positive terminal connector is the positive foil end of one or more rechargeable battery cells, and the negative terminal connector is the negative foil end of one or more rechargeable battery cells, wherein the positive foil end is at least partially wrapped around the positive conductive strip, and the negative foil end is at least partially wrapped around the negative conductive strip.

[0237] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, comprising or consisting of: a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells, each rechargeable battery cell having a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive strip connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive strip connected to the negative terminal connector; a conductive frame connected to the battery assembly; a positive battery cable connected to the highly conductive frame; a negative battery cable connectable to the highly conductive frame; a positive battery clip connected to the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the negative cable, wherein the positive terminal connector is the positive foil end of one or more rechargeable battery cells, and the negative terminal connector is the negative foil end of one or more rechargeable battery cells, wherein the positive foil end is at least partially wrapped around the positive conductive strip, and the negative foil end is at least partially wrapped around the negative conductive strip, wherein the positive foil end is completely wrapped around the positive conductive strip, and the negative foil end is completely wrapped around the negative conductive strip of the rechargeable battery assembly.

[0238] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, which includes or comprises the following: a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells, each rechargeable battery cell having a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive strip connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive strip connected to the negative terminal connector; a conductive frame connected to the battery assembly; a positive battery cable connected to the highly conductive frame; a negative battery cable connectable to the highly conductive frame; a positive battery clip connected to the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the negative cable, wherein the positive foil end is soft-soldered or welded to the positive conductive strip, and the negative foil end is soft-soldered or welded to the negative conductive strip.

[0239] The subject matter currently described relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, which includes or comprises: a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells, each rechargeable battery cell having a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive strip connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive strip connected to the negative terminal connector; a conductive frame connected to the battery assembly; a positive battery cable connected to the highly conductive frame; a negative battery cable connectable to the highly conductive frame; a positive battery clip connected to the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the negative cable, wherein the one or more battery cells are a plurality of battery cells connected in series and stacked one on top of another to provide a rechargeable battery assembly.

[0240] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, which includes or comprises the following: a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells, each rechargeable battery cell having a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive strip connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive strip connected to the negative terminal connector; a conductive frame connected to the battery assembly; a positive battery cable connected to the highly conductive frame; a negative battery cable connectable to the highly conductive frame; a positive battery clip connected to the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the negative cable, wherein the stacked plurality of battery cells are covered with a heat-shrinkable material.

[0241] The subject matter currently described relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, which includes or comprises: a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells, each rechargeable battery cell having a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive strip connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive strip connected to the negative terminal connector; a conductive frame connected to the battery assembly; a positive battery cable connected to the highly conductive frame; a negative battery cable connectable to the highly conductive frame; a positive battery clip connected to the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the negative cable, wherein the conductive frame includes a plurality of conductive frame members connected together.

[0242] The subject matter currently described relates to a rechargeable battery jump-start device, which includes or comprises: a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells, each rechargeable battery cell having a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive strip connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive strip connected to the negative terminal connector; a conductive frame connected to the battery assembly; a positive battery cable connected to the highly conductive frame; a negative battery cable connectable to the highly conductive frame; a positive battery clip connected to the positive cable; and a negative battery clip connected to the negative cable, wherein the conductive frame includes a plurality of conductive frame members connected together, wherein the frame members are conductive strips bent along a plurality of axes.

[0243] The subject matter described here relates to a rechargeable battery assembly for use in a rechargeable jump-start device, the rechargeable battery assembly comprising or consisting of a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells having a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive strip connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive strip connected to the negative terminal connector.

[0244] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with an improved vehicle or equipment battery detection mechanism.

[0245] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-charging device with a vehicle battery detection system, the device comprising or consisting of: a detection circuit for detecting a forward voltage drop on a reverse charging diode, the detection circuit including an operational amplifier subtractor or a differential amplifier, the output of the operational amplifier subtractor or the differential amplifier being fed into a comparator, wherein if a forward voltage drop is detected on the reverse charging diode, and if the voltage is higher than a specific threshold of the vehicle battery connected to the jumper cable or an external load, the comparator issues a "high" signal, allowing the jumper starter to continue normal operation.

[0246] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jumper charging device with a vehicle battery detection system, the device comprising or consisting of: a detection circuit for detecting a forward voltage drop on a reverse charging diode, the detection circuit including an operational amplifier subtractor or a differential amplifier, the output of the operational amplifier subtractor or the differential amplifier being fed into a comparator, wherein if a forward voltage drop is detected on the reverse charging diode, and if the voltage is higher than a specific threshold of the vehicle battery connected to the jumper cable or an external load, the comparator issues a "high" signal, allowing the jumper starter to continue normal operation, and wherein if the voltage is higher than the threshold, the internal jumper battery terminal remains connected to the jumper cable via a smart switch, while the reverse charging diode and the internal battery negative terminal remain connected to the negative jumper cable.

[0247] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-charging device with a vehicle battery detection system, the device comprising or consisting of: a detection circuit for detecting a forward voltage drop on a reverse charging diode, the detection circuit including an operational amplifier subtractor or a differential amplifier, the output of the operational amplifier subtractor or the differential amplifier being fed into a comparator, wherein if a forward voltage drop is detected on the reverse charging diode, and if the voltage is higher than a specific threshold of the vehicle battery connected to the jumper cable or an external load, the comparator issues a "high" signal, allowing the jumper starter to continue normal operation, and wherein if the sensed forward voltage drop is lower than the specific threshold, the comparator issues a "low" signal, instructing the jumper starter logic, controlled by a microcontroller unit, to open a smart switch, disconnecting the negative battery terminal from the negative jumper cable, thereby eliminating the internal battery voltage applied to the jumper cable and deactivating the cable terminal.

[0248] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a vehicle or device battery testing system. The device includes or comprises: a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device positive terminal battery connector connected to the positive battery cable; a reverse charging diode array connecting the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the vehicle or device battery positive terminal battery connector; a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device negative terminal battery connector connected to the negative battery cable; and a vehicle... A vehicle or device battery detection system, associated with the rechargeable battery jump-start device, is used to detect a forward voltage drop on the reverse charging diode array. The detection system includes a detection circuit comprising an operational amplifier subtractor or a differential amplifier, the output of which is fed into a comparator. If a forward voltage drop is detected on the reverse charging diode array, and if the voltage is higher than a specific threshold or external load of the vehicle or device battery connected to the positive and negative battery cables, the comparator issues a "high" signal, allowing the rechargeable battery jump-start device to continue normal operation.

[0249] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a vehicle or device battery detection system. The device includes or comprises: a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device positive terminal battery connector connected to the positive battery cable; a reverse charging diode array connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the vehicle or device battery positive terminal battery connector; a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device negative terminal battery connector connected to the negative battery cable; and a vehicle or device battery detection system connected to the rechargeable battery jump-start device. The vehicle or device battery detection system includes a detection circuit for detecting a forward voltage drop on the reverse charging diode array. The detection circuit includes an operational amplifier subtractor or a differential amplifier, the output of which is fed into a comparator. If a forward voltage drop is detected on the reverse charging diode array, and if the voltage is higher than a specific threshold or external load of the vehicle or device battery connected to the positive and negative battery cables, the comparator issues a "high" signal, allowing the rechargeable battery jump-start device to continue normal operation. The positive terminal connector of the vehicle or device battery is a positive battery clip, and the positive terminal connector of the vehicle or device battery is a negative battery clip.

[0250] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a vehicle or device battery detection system. The device includes or comprises: a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device positive terminal battery connector connected to the positive battery cable; a reverse charging diode array connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the vehicle or device battery positive terminal battery connector; a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device negative terminal battery connector connected to the negative battery cable; and a vehicle or device battery detection system associated with the rechargeable battery jump-start device. For detecting the forward voltage drop on the reverse charging diode array, the vehicle or device battery detection system includes a detection circuit comprising an operational amplifier subtractor or a differential amplifier, the output of which is fed into a comparator. If a forward voltage drop is detected on the reverse charging diode array, and if the voltage is higher than a specific threshold or external load of the vehicle or device battery connected to the positive and negative battery cables, the comparator issues a "high" signal, allowing the rechargeable battery jump-start device to continue normal operation. The device also includes a smart switch that selectively connects the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery to the vehicle or device negative terminal battery connector.

[0251] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a vehicle or device battery detection system. The device includes or comprises: a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device positive terminal battery connector connected to the positive battery cable; a reverse charging diode array connecting the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the vehicle or device battery positive terminal battery connector; a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device negative terminal battery connector connected to the negative battery cable; and a vehicle or device battery detection system associated with the rechargeable battery jump-start device for detecting a forward voltage drop on the reverse charging diode array. The vehicle or device battery detection system includes a detection circuit comprising... An operational amplifier subtractor or differential amplifier, the output of which is fed into a comparator, wherein if a forward voltage drop is detected on the reverse charging diode array, and if the voltage is higher than a specific threshold or external load of the vehicle or device battery connected to the positive and negative battery cables, the comparator issues a "high" signal, allowing the rechargeable battery jump-start device to continue normal operation, and wherein the positive terminal connector of the vehicle or device battery is a positive battery clip, and the positive terminal connector of the vehicle or device battery is a negative battery clip, wherein if the voltage is higher than the threshold, the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery continues to be selectively connected to the negative terminal battery connector of the vehicle or device via the smart switch, while the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery remains connected to the negative terminal battery connector of the vehicle or device.

[0252] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a vehicle or device battery detection system. The device includes or comprises: a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device positive terminal battery connector connected to the positive battery cable; a reverse charging diode array connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the vehicle or device battery positive terminal battery connector; a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device negative terminal battery connector connected to the negative battery cable; and a vehicle or device battery detection system connected to the rechargeable battery... Associated with a battery jump-start device for detecting a forward voltage drop on the reverse charging diode array, the vehicle or device battery detection system includes a detection circuit comprising an operational amplifier subtractor or a differential amplifier, the output of which is fed into a comparator. If a forward voltage drop is detected on the reverse charging diode array, and if the voltage is higher than a specific threshold or external load of the vehicle or device battery connected to the positive and negative battery cables, the comparator issues a "high" signal, allowing the rechargeable battery jump-start device to continue normal operation. The system also includes a microcontroller unit with jump-start device logic controlled by the microcontroller unit.

[0253] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a vehicle or device battery detection system. The device includes or comprises: a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device positive terminal battery connector connected to the positive battery cable; a reverse charging diode array connecting the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the vehicle or device battery positive terminal battery connector; a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device negative terminal battery connector connected to the negative battery cable; and a vehicle or device battery detection system associated with the rechargeable battery jump-start device for detecting a forward voltage drop on the reverse charging diode array. The vehicle or device battery detection system includes a detection circuit comprising an operational amplifier subtractor or a differential amplifier, the operational amplifier subtracting... The device or the output of the differential amplifier is fed into a comparator, wherein if a forward voltage drop is detected on the reverse charging diode array, and if the voltage is higher than a specific threshold or external load of the vehicle or device battery connected to the positive and negative battery cables, the comparator issues a "high" signal, allowing the rechargeable battery jump start device to continue normal operation. It also includes a microcontroller unit having jump start device logic controlled by the microcontroller unit, wherein if the detected forward voltage drops below a specific threshold, the comparator issues a "low" signal, instructing the jump start device logic controlled by the microcontroller unit to open the smart switch, disconnecting the negative battery terminal of the rechargeable battery jump start device from the negative battery cable, thereby eliminating the internal battery voltage applied to the positive and negative battery terminal connectors and deactivating the positive and negative battery terminal connectors.

[0254] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a vehicle or device battery detection system. The device includes or comprises: a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device positive terminal battery connector connected to the positive battery cable; a reverse charging diode array connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the vehicle or device battery positive terminal battery connector; a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device negative terminal battery connector connected to the negative battery cable; and a vehicle or device battery detection system, connected to the rechargeable battery... Associated with a rechargeable battery jump-start device for detecting a forward voltage drop on the reverse charging diode array, the vehicle or device battery detection system includes a detection circuit comprising an operational amplifier subtractor or a differential amplifier, the output of which is fed into a comparator. If a forward voltage drop is detected on the reverse charging diode array, and if the voltage is higher than a specific threshold or external load of the vehicle or device battery connected to the positive and negative battery cables, the comparator issues a "high" signal, allowing the rechargeable battery jump-start device to continue normal operation. The reverse charging diode array is connected along the positive battery cable.

[0255] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a vehicle or device battery detection system. The device includes or comprises: a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device positive terminal battery connector connected to the positive battery cable; a reverse charging diode array connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the vehicle or device battery positive terminal battery connector; a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device negative terminal battery connector connected to the negative battery cable; and a vehicle or device battery detection system, which... The rechargeable battery jump-start device is associated with detecting a forward voltage drop on the reverse charging diode array. The vehicle or device battery detection system includes a detection circuit comprising an operational amplifier subtractor or a differential amplifier, the output of which is fed into a comparator. If a forward voltage drop is detected on the reverse charging diode array, and if the voltage is higher than a specific threshold or external load of the vehicle or device battery connected to the positive and negative battery cables, the comparator issues a "high" signal, allowing the rechargeable battery jump-start device to continue normal operation. The smart switch is connected along the negative battery cable.

[0256] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a vehicle or device battery detection system. The device includes or comprises: a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device positive terminal battery connector connected to the positive battery cable; a reverse charging diode array connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the vehicle or device battery positive terminal battery connector; a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device negative terminal battery connector connected to the negative battery cable; and a vehicle or device battery detection system connected to the rechargeable battery jump-start device. Associatedly, for detecting the forward voltage drop on the reverse charging diode array, the vehicle or device battery detection system includes a detection circuit comprising an operational amplifier subtractor or a differential amplifier, the output of which is fed into a comparator. If a forward voltage drop is detected on the reverse charging diode array, and if the voltage is higher than a specific threshold or external load of the vehicle or device battery connected to the positive and negative battery cables, the comparator issues a "high" signal, allowing the rechargeable battery jump-start device to continue normal operation. The reverse charging diode array is connected along the positive battery cable, and the smart switch is connected along the negative battery cable.

[0257] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-charging device with a vehicle battery detection system, the device comprising or consisting of: a detection circuit for detecting a forward voltage drop on a reverse charging diode, the detection circuit including an operational amplifier subtractor or a differential amplifier, the output of the operational amplifier subtractor or the differential amplifier being fed into a comparator, wherein if a forward voltage drop is detected on the reverse charging diode, and if the voltage is higher than a specific threshold of the vehicle battery connected to the jumper cable or an external load, the comparator issues a "high" signal, allowing the jumper starter to continue normal operation, and wherein if the sensed forward voltage drop is lower than the specific threshold, the comparator issues a "low" signal, instructing the jumper starter logic, controlled by a microcontroller unit, to open a smart switch, disconnecting the negative battery terminal from the negative jumper cable, thereby eliminating the internal battery voltage applied to the jumper cable and deactivating the cable terminal, and wherein a high-conductivity frame connects a first rechargeable battery to the reverse charging diode array.

[0258] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-charging device with a vehicle battery detection system, the device comprising or consisting of: a detection circuit for detecting a forward voltage drop on a reverse charging diode, the detection circuit including an operational amplifier subtractor or a differential amplifier, the output of the operational amplifier subtractor or the differential amplifier being fed into a comparator, wherein if a forward voltage drop is detected on the reverse charging diode, and if the voltage is higher than a specific threshold of the vehicle battery connected to the jumper cable or an external load, the comparator issues a "high" signal, allowing the jumper starter to continue normal operation, and wherein if the sensed forward voltage drop is lower than the specific threshold, the comparator issues a "low" signal, instructing the jumper starter logic, controlled by a microcontroller unit, to open a smart switch, disconnecting the negative battery terminal from the negative jumper cable, thereby eliminating the internal battery voltage applied to the jumper cable and deactivating the cable terminal, wherein a high-conductivity frame connects a first rechargeable battery to the reverse charging diode array, and wherein the high-conductivity frame supports the reverse charging diode array.

[0259] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a vehicle or device battery detection system. The device includes or comprises: a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device positive terminal battery connector connected to the positive battery cable; a reverse charging diode array connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the vehicle or device battery positive terminal battery connector; a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device negative terminal battery connector connected to the negative battery cable; and a vehicle or device battery detection system, connected to the rechargeable battery... Associated with a rechargeable battery jump-start device for detecting a forward voltage drop on the reverse charging diode array, the vehicle or device battery detection system includes a detection circuit comprising an operational amplifier subtractor or a differential amplifier, the output of which is fed into a comparator. If a forward voltage drop is detected on the reverse charging diode array, and if the voltage is higher than a specific threshold or external load of the vehicle or device battery connected to the positive and negative battery cables, the comparator issues a "high" signal, allowing the rechargeable battery jump-start device to continue normal operation. A highly conductive frame connects the first rechargeable battery to the smart switch.

[0260] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a vehicle or device battery testing system. The device includes or comprises: a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device positive terminal battery connector connected to the positive battery cable; a reverse charging diode array connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the vehicle or device battery positive terminal battery connector; a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device negative terminal battery connector connected to the negative battery cable; and a vehicle or device battery testing system associated with the rechargeable battery jump-start device for detecting... The vehicle or device battery detection system includes a detection circuit comprising an operational amplifier subtractor or a differential amplifier, the output of which is fed into a comparator. If a forward voltage drop is detected on the reverse charging diode array, and if the voltage is higher than a specific threshold or external load of the vehicle or device battery connected to the positive and negative battery cables, the comparator issues a "high" signal, allowing the rechargeable battery jump-start device to continue normal operation. A high-conductivity frame connects the first rechargeable battery to the smart switch, and the high-conductivity frame connects the first rechargeable battery to the reverse charging diode array.

[0261] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a vehicle or device battery detection system. The device includes or comprises: a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device positive terminal battery connector connected to the positive battery cable; a reverse charging diode array connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the vehicle or device battery positive terminal battery connector; a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device negative terminal battery connector connected to the negative battery cable; and a vehicle or device battery detection system associated with the rechargeable battery jump-start device for detecting the forward voltage drop on the reverse charging diode array, wherein the vehicle or device... The backup battery detection system includes a detection circuit comprising an operational amplifier subtractor or a differential amplifier, the output of which is fed into a comparator. The comparator issues a "high" signal if a forward voltage drop is detected on the reverse charging diode array, and if the voltage is higher than a specific threshold or external load of the vehicle or device battery connected to the positive and negative battery cables, allowing the rechargeable battery jump-start device to continue normal operation. The device further includes a second rechargeable battery and an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first and second batteries. The electronically controlled switch has a parallel switching position for connecting the first and second batteries in parallel and a series switching position for connecting the first and second batteries in series.

[0262] The subject matter described here pertains to a rechargeable battery jump-start device with a vehicle or device battery detection system. The device includes or comprises: a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device positive terminal battery connector connected to the positive battery cable; a reverse charging diode array connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the vehicle or device battery positive terminal battery connector; a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery; a vehicle or device negative terminal battery connector connected to the negative battery cable; and a vehicle or device battery detection system associated with the rechargeable battery jump-start device for detecting a forward voltage drop on the reverse charging diode array. The vehicle or device battery detection system includes a detection circuit comprising an operational amplifier subtractor or a differential amplifier, the output of which is fed into a comparator, wherein if the forward voltage drop on the reverse charging diode array is detected... A forward voltage drop is detected on the diode array, and if the voltage is higher than a specific threshold or external load of the vehicle or device battery connected to the positive and negative battery cables, the comparator issues a "high" signal, allowing the rechargeable battery jump-start device to continue normal operation. The device also includes: a second rechargeable battery; and an electronically controlled switch electrically connected to the first and second batteries, the electronically controlled switch having a parallel switching position for connecting the first and second batteries in parallel, and a series switching position for connecting the first and second batteries in series. The device also includes a high-conductivity frame connecting the first rechargeable battery, the second rechargeable battery, and the electronically controlled switch, the high-conductivity frame selectively connecting one or both of the positive terminals of the first and second rechargeable batteries to the reverse charging diode array, and selectively connecting one or both of the negative terminals of the first and second rechargeable batteries to the smart switch.

[0263] The battery jump starter according to the invention is configured to maximize the amount of power transferred from one or more batteries (e.g., one or more Li-ion batteries) to the battery being jump-started (e.g., a vehicle battery). This requires the power supply circuit to have a high or extremely high conductivity path from the one or more batteries to the battery clips of the battery jump starter. This physically requires the use of high or extremely high conductivity conductors, such as metal (e.g., copper, aluminum) plates, strips, rods, and tubes. For example, a highly conductive rigid frame connects one or more batteries to the positive and negative cables of the battery jump starter during its operation.

[0264] The "rigidity" and "strength" of the high-conductivity rigid frame provide structural stability during the storage and use of the battery jump starter. This is important, especially during use, when high levels of current are flowing through the high-conductivity rigid frame, which could potentially heat and soften it. It is highly desirable for the high-conductivity rigid frame to maintain its structural stability and configuration during such use to avoid the risk of contact with other electrical components of the battery jump starter and electrical short circuits. This is especially true when the battery assembly and the battery jump starter itself are configured in a compact and portable manner to allow for minimizing the distance between electrical components located with the battery jump starter.

[0265] A battery assembly comprising one or more batteries and a highly conductive frame can provide a “compact battery assembly” for use in a battery jump-start device. The battery assembly can be removably connected (i.e., detachable) to the battery jump-start device as a unit for replacement or servicing. For example, the highly conductive frame is configured to surround and partially or completely enclose one or more batteries to provide a compact configuration (i.e., one or more batteries nested within the conductive frame). The highly conductive frame can surround one or more batteries on one or more planes or axes. For example, the highly conductive frame wraps around the sides of one or more batteries. As another example, the highly conductive frame wraps around the sides and top and / or bottom of one or more batteries, thereby capturing one or more batteries on five or six sides (i.e., length sides, width sides, top sides, and / or bottom sides). The highly conductive frame can be a single piece or multiple pieces connected or assembled together. For example, the highly conductive frame consists of multiple highly conductive frame members connected or assembled together. Attached Figure Description

[0266] Figure 1 This is a front perspective view of the battery jump-start device according to the present invention.

[0267] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The front view of the battery jump-start device shown.

[0268] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The rear view of the battery jump-start device shown.

[0269] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The left-side view of the battery jump-start device shown.

[0270] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 The right-side view of the battery jump-start device shown.

[0271] Figure 6 yes Figure 1The top plan view of the battery jump-start device is shown.

[0272] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the bottom plan of the battery jump-start device.

[0273] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a perspective view of a battery jump starter, in which a detachable battery cable is attached to the battery jump starter.

[0274] Figure 9 It has a detachable battery cable. Figure 1 A top view showing the internal component layout of the battery jump-start device.

[0275] Figure 10 It has a non-removable battery cable. Figure 1 A top view showing the internal component layout of the battery jump-start device.

[0276] Figure 11 yes Figure 9 A top view of the connection end of the detachable battery cable shown.

[0277] Figure 12 It is installed in Figure 1 An exploded perspective view of the control switch in front of the battery jump starter shown.

[0278] Figure 13 It can operate between the first and second positions. Figure 12 The front view of the switch panel for the control switch shown.

[0279] Figure 14 yes Figure 13 The rear perspective view of the switchboard shown.

[0280] Figure 15 yes Figure 12 A perspective view of the control switch shown.

[0281] Figure 16 This is a rear and left perspective view of a second embodiment of the battery jump-start device according to the present invention, wherein the cover has been removed.

[0282] Figure 17 yes Figure 1 The front and left perspective views of the battery jump starter shown have the cover removed.

[0283] Figure 18 yes Figure 1 The rear and right perspective views of the battery jump starter shown have the cover removed.

[0284] Figure 19yes Figure 1 The front view of the battery jump starter shown has the cover removed.

[0285] Figure 20 yes Figure 1 The rear view of the battery jump starter shown has the cover removed.

[0286] Figure 21 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a top view of the battery jump-start device with the cover removed.

[0287] Figure 22 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the bottom plan of the battery jump-start device, with the cover removed.

[0288] Figure 23 yes Figure 1 The left-side view of the battery jump starter shown, with the cover removed.

[0289] Figure 24 yes Figure 1 The right-side view of the battery jump starter shown has the cover removed.

[0290] Figure 25 yes Figure 1 The front and top perspective views of the battery jump starter shown have the cover removed.

[0291] Figure 26 This is an exploded front perspective view of a third embodiment of the battery jump-start device according to the present invention, wherein the cover has been removed.

[0292] Figure 27 yes Figure 26 The exploded partial front perspective view of the battery jump-start device shown shows the cover removed.

[0293] Figure 28 yes Figure 26 The exploded partial right perspective view of the battery jump-start device shown, with the cover removed.

[0294] Figure 29 yes Figure 26 The diagram shows a partial rear perspective view of the battery jump-start device, with the cover removed.

[0295] Figure 30 yes Figure 26 The diagram shows a partial rear perspective view of the battery jump-start device, with the cover removed.

[0296] Figure 31 yes Figure 26 The exploded partial left perspective view of the battery jump starter shown, with the cover removed.

[0297] Figure 32 This is a perspective view of a cam lock connection device according to the invention for use (for example) with a battery jump-start device according to the invention, shown as a male cam lock end separated from a female cam lock end.

[0298] Figure 33 yes Figure 32 The diagram shows a perspective view of a cam lock connection device, in which the male cam lock end is partially connected to the female cam lock end.

[0299] Figure 34 yes Figure 32 A perspective view of the male cam lock end of the cam lock connecting device shown.

[0300] Figure 35 yes Figure 32 An exploded perspective view of the male cam lock end of the cam lock connecting device shown.

[0301] Figure 36 yes Figure 32 A perspective view of the partial assembly of the male cam lock end of the cam lock connecting device shown.

[0302] Figure 37 yes Figure 32 A perspective view of the partial assembly of the male cam lock end of the cam lock connecting device shown.

[0303] Figure 38 yes Figure 32 The fully assembled perspective view of the male cam lock end of the cam lock connection device shown.

[0304] Figure 39 yes Figure 32 A perspective view of the partial assembly of the male cam lock end of the cam lock connecting device shown.

[0305] Figure 40 yes Figure 32 An exploded perspective end view of the female cam lock end of the cam lock connecting device shown.

[0306] Figure 41 yes Figure 32 An exploded perspective end view of the female cam lock end of the cam lock connecting device shown.

[0307] Figure 42 yes Figure 32 An exploded perspective end view of the female cam lock end of the cam lock connecting device shown.

[0308] Figure 43 yes Figure 32 A perspective end view of the assembled female cam lock end of the cam lock connecting device shown.

[0309] Figure 44 yes Figure 32 An assembly perspective view of the female cam lock end of the cam lock connecting device shown.

[0310] Figure 45 yes Figure 32 The diagram shows an assembly perspective view of the female cam lock end of the cam lock connection device together with bolts for connecting to conductors (such as the highly conductive frame of the battery jump-start device according to the invention).

[0311] Figure 46 yes Figure 16 The front perspective view of the battery jump-start device shown has the cover removed, revealing the main control switch and interface backlight system according to the invention.

[0312] Figure 47 yes Figure 16 The diagram shows a partial front perspective view of the battery jump-start device, in which the backlight of the control knob for the 12V control switch is "on".

[0313] Figure 48 yes Figure 16 The diagram shows a partial front perspective view of the battery jump-start device, in which the backlight of the control knob for the 12V control switch is "off".

[0314] Figure 49 yes Figure 16 The partial front perspective view of the battery jump-start device shown shows that the backlight of the control knob for the 12V control switch is "on", the backlight indicator for 12V on the interface is "on", the variable backlight indicator on the 12.7V indicator is "on", and the backlight for the power supply is "on".

[0315] Figure 50 yes Figure 16 The diagram shows a partial front perspective view of the battery jump-start device, in which the backlight of the control knob for the 24V control switch is "on".

[0316] Figure 51 This is a block diagram illustrating the 12V or 24V jump-start operation mode.

[0317] Figure 52 This is a block diagram illustrating an electro-optical position sensing system according to the present invention.

[0318] Figure 53 This is an electrical schematic diagram of a 12V / 24V main switch reader.

[0319] Figure 54 It is shown Figure 26 The diagram shows a single or double connection arrangement of the battery jump-start device.

[0320] Figure 55 yes Figure 26 The rear view of the battery bridging starter device shown has the cover removed, illustrating the dual-cell diode bridge according to the invention.

[0321] Figure 56 yes Figure 26 A front perspective view of the high conductivity frame according to the invention used in the battery jump-start device shown.

[0322] Figure 57 yes Figure 56 The front view of the highly conductive frame shown.

[0323] Figure 58 yes Figure 56 Rear view of the highly conductive frame shown.

[0324] Figure 59 yes Figure 56 The top plan view of the highly conductive frame is shown.

[0325] Figure 60 yes Figure 56 The bottom plan view of the highly conductive frame is shown.

[0326] Figure 61 yes Figure 56 The left-side view of the highly conductive frame shown.

[0327] Figure 62 yes Figure 56 The right-side view of the highly conductive frame shown.

[0328] Figure 63 This is a top view of the assembled Li-ion battery assembly according to the present invention.

[0329] Figure 64 yes Figure 63 The diagram shows a perspective view of a Li-ion battery assembly with the cover removed.

[0330] Figure 65 yes Figure 63 The diagram shows a perspective view of a Li-ion battery assembly with the cover removed.

[0331] Figure 66 yes Figure 63 The diagram shows a perspective view of a Li-ion battery assembly with the cover removed.

[0332] Figure 67 yes Figure 26 The diagram shown is a functional block diagram of a rechargeable battery jump-start device.

[0333] Figures 68A-1 to 68F-3 It shows Figure 26The diagram shown is a schematic circuit diagram of a rechargeable battery jump-start device.

[0334] Figure 69 It is used with Figure 10 Detailed front view of an example embodiment of a display used with a rechargeable bridging starter device, shown in 110 and 310.

[0335] Figure 70 This is an electrical schematic diagram of a step-by-step charging system.

[0336] Figure 71 This is another electrical schematic diagram of a step-by-step charging system.

[0337] Figure 72 This is an electrical schematic diagram of an improved battery detection system. Detailed Implementation

[0338] According to the present invention, the battery bridging starter 10 is in Figures 1 to 8 As shown in the image.

[0339] The battery jump starter 10 includes a cover 12 fitted with a handle 14 and has Figures 1 to 8 The specific design shown.

[0340] The battery jump starter 10 includes a front interface 16, a power button 16a for turning the power on or off, and an electronic control switch 18 having a control knob 18a for operating the control switch 18. The main operating part of the control switch 18 is located inside the cover 12. The control switch 18 is configured to allow the user to selectively rotate the control knob 18a to a first position (12V mode) or a second position (24V mode) depending on the specific voltage system of the vehicle being jump-started (e.g., 12V, 24V vehicle electrical system).

[0341] Detailed features of interface 16 are in Figure 69 As shown in the diagram. Interface 16 includes:

[0342] 1) Power button 16a;

[0343] 2) Power LED 16b (e.g., white LED);

[0344] 3) 12V mode LED 16c (e.g., white LED);

[0345] 4) 24V mode LED 16d (e.g., blue LED) in the same position as 16c.

[0346] 5) Error LED 16e (e.g., red LED);

[0347] 6) Cold error LED 16f (e.g., blue LED);

[0348] 7) Thermal error LED 16g (e.g., red LED);

[0349] 8) Internal battery power gauge LED 16h (e.g., red, red, amber, green LED);

[0350] 9) Flash mode button 16i;

[0351] 10) Flash LED 16j (e.g., white LED);

[0352] 11) 12V input LED 16k (e.g., white / red LED);

[0353] 12) 12V output LED 161 (e.g., white / red LED);

[0354] 13) USB output LED 16m (e.g., white LED);

[0355] 14) Manual over-control button 16n;

[0356] 15) Manually control LED 16o (e.g., red LED);

[0357] 16) The voltmeter displays LED 16p (e.g., white LED);

[0358] 17) 12V mode LED 16q (e.g., white LED);

[0359] 18) 24V mode LED 16r (e.g., blue LED); and

[0360] 19) Boost LED 16s (e.g., white LED).

[0361] The above features can be modified using LEDs of different colors and / or other arrangements on the surface of interface 16.

[0362] The battery jump-start device 10 also includes a port 20 having a left port 20a and a right port 20b, such as Figure 2 As shown. Port 20 is configured to extend through a through-hole 16t located in the lower right corner of interface 16. Left port 20a houses dual 2.1A USB output ports 20c and 20d, and right port 20b houses an 18A 12V XGC output port 20e and a 5A 12V XGC input port 20f, as shown. Figure 2 As shown.

[0363] The cover 12 is provided with resilient sealing caps 22, including a left sealing cap 22a for sealing the left port 20a when the battery jump starter 10 is not in use and a right sealing cap 22b for sealing the right port 20b when the battery jump starter 10 is not in use.

[0364] A pair of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) 28 are also mounted on the left side of the battery jumper 10 for use as a work light. For example, the LEDs 28 are dual 1100-lumen high-intensity LED floodlights, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 8 As shown. LED 28 is configured to have seven (7) operating modes, including 100% intensity, 50% intensity, 10% intensity, SOS mode (emergency protocol), flashing mode, strobe mode and off mode.

[0365] A heat sink 29 is mounted on the left side of the battery jumper starter 10. Figure 1 Heat sink 29 is used to dissipate heat from LED 28. For example, heat sink 29 is made of a thermally conductive material (e.g., a molded or die-cast aluminum heat sink). Heat sink 29 is provided with ribs 29a ( Figure 1 This allows the heat sink 29 to transfer heat to the surrounding atmosphere, thereby preventing the LED 28 from overheating.

[0366] Battery jump start device 10 Figure 1 The diagram shows a battery cable without battery clips, which is used to connect the battery jumper 10 to the battery of the vehicle to be jump-started. The battery jumper can be configured to be removably or detachably connected to a set of battery cables, each with a battery clip (e.g., a positive battery cable with a positive clip, a negative battery cable with a negative clip). Alternatively, the battery jumper can be fitted with battery cables that are directly hardwired to the device and are non-removable or non-detachable.

[0367] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, a positive (+) cam lock 24a and a negative (-) cam lock 24b are provided on the left side of the battery jump-start device 10. Cam locks 24a and 24b include sockets 25a and 25b (…). Figure 4 ), Sockets 25a and 25b are configured for removable or detachable connection to the positive battery cable 56, respectively. Figure 8 ) connection end 56a ( Figure 11 The cam locks 24a and 24b are connected to the negative battery cable 58, and the cam locks 24a and 24b are equipped with sealing caps 26. Figure 1( ), used to close and seal the sockets 25a and 25b of the cam locks 24a and 24b respectively when the battery jump start device 10 is not in use, to prevent dust and moisture from entering the sockets 25a and 25b.

[0368] The power circuit 30 of the battery jump starter 10 is in Figure 9 As shown in the image.

[0369] The power supply circuit 30 includes two (2) separate rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries 32 (e.g., two (2) 12V Li-ion batteries), which are connected to the control switch 18 via a pair of cables 34, 36 (e.g., insulated electrical copper cables).

[0370] The power supply circuit 30 also includes a reverse current diode array 48 (i.e., a reverse current protection device or a reverse charging diode array), which is connected to the control switch via cable 40 and to the right battery 32 via cable 44.

[0371] The power circuit 30 even includes a smart switch 50 (e.g., a 500 A solenoid device), which is connected to the control switch 18 via cable 42 and to the left battery 32 via cable 46.

[0372] The positive battery cable 56 with positive battery clip 60 is removably or detachably connected to the positive cam lock 24a. Figure 9 The positive cam lock 24a is connected to the reverse current diode array 48 via the cable portion 52.

[0373] The negative battery cable 58 with negative battery clip 62 is detachably connected to the negative cam lock 24b. Figure 9 The negative cam lock 24b is connected to the smart switch 50 via cable section 54.

[0374] In the first embodiment of the power supply circuit 30 described above, the electrical components of the power supply circuit 30 are connected together via cables (e.g., heavy-duty flexible insulated copper cables). The ends of the cables are welded and / or mechanically secured to the respective electrical components to provide a highly conductive electrical connection between all electrical components.

[0375] exist Figure 10 In the first modified embodiment shown, battery cables 56 and 58 are directly hardwired to the reverse current diode array 48 and the smart switch 50, respectively, thereby eliminating the cam locks 24a and 24b, making battery cables 56 and 58 no longer removable or detachable.

[0376] Figure 9The cables 56 and 58 shown are configured to cooperate with the cam locks 24a and 24b. For example, the cables 56 and 58 are provided with cable ends 56a and 58a (e.g., insulation is removed) for fitting into the sockets 25a and 25b of the cam locks 24a and 24b.

[0377] In the second embodiment of the rechargeable jump-start device 110 and power circuit 130 described below, the cables 34, 36, 40, 42, 44, 46 of the first embodiment of the rechargeable jump-start device 10, located between the Li-ion battery 32 and the reverse current diode array 48 and the smart switch 50 respectively, are... Figure 9 And cables 52 and 54, located between the reverse current diode array 48 and the smart switch 50 respectively, are enclosed by a highly conductive rigid frame 170. Figure 16 Instead, for example, the highly conductive frame 170 of the second embodiment of the rechargeable jump-start device 110 ( Figure 16 )include Figures 16 to 25 The frame members 170a to 170h are shown. Another highly conductive frame 370 of the third embodiment of the rechargeable jump-start device 310 (… Figure 26 )include Figures 56 to 62 The frame members 370a to 370h are shown.

[0378] Control switch

[0379] Control switch 18 in Figures 12 to 15 As shown in the diagram. Control switch 18 includes the following components:

[0380] 1) Control knob 18a;

[0381] 2) Front housing 72;

[0382] 3) Rear housing 74;

[0383] 4) A rotor 76 having a collar 76a, a support leg 76b, and a support leg 76c;

[0384] 5) Spring 78;

[0385] 6) Pivot contacts 80, each having two (2) contact points (e.g., slots 80c);

[0386] 7) Separate terminals 82, 84, 86, and 88;

[0387] 8) Connect terminals 90 and 92;

[0388] 9) Conductive strip 94;

[0389] 10) O-ring 96;

[0390] 11) O-ring 98; and

[0391] 12) O-ring 100.

[0392] The control knob 18a includes rear extensions 18b and 18c. Extension 18c has a T-shaped cross-section to connect to a T-shaped recess 76e in the rotor 76 during assembly. Figure 12 In the rotor 76, a flange 76a is provided, which is configured to receive a rear extension 18b (e.g., a circular cross-section).

[0393] A pair of legs 76c (e.g., U-shaped legs) of rotor 76 partially house spring 78, and spring 78 applies force against pivot contact 80 to maintain it in highly conductive contact with selected contacts 82b to 92c of terminals 82 to 92.

[0394] Each pivoting contact 80 has a pivoting contact plate 80a, which has a central slot 80b configured to receive the end of each leg 76b of the rotor 76. When the rotor 76 is rotated, each leg 76b actuates and pivots each pivoting contact plate 80a.

[0395] In addition, each of the pivoting contact plates 80a has a pair of spaced-apart through holes 80c (e.g., elliptical through holes) which serve as two (2) contact points with selected contacts 82c to 92 of terminals 82 to 92.

[0396] Terminals 82 to 92 each have threaded posts 82a to 92a, partitions 82b to 92b, and conductive strips 94, which are configured such that contacts 82c to 92c are all located in the same plane (i.e., a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis of the control switch 18) to allow selective pivoting movement of the pivoting contact 80. The threaded posts 82a to 92 of terminals 82 to 92 are respectively inserted into through holes 74a passing through the rear housing 74.

[0397] like Figure 12 As shown, O-rings 96, 98, and 100 seal and separate the various components of control switch 18, as illustrated. After assembling control switch 18, a set of screws 75 are connected to anchors 74b of the rear housing 74 to secure the front housing 72 to the rear housing 74, as shown. Figure 12 As shown.

[0398] Control switch 18 is as follows Figure 13 The 12V / 24V selector switch is shown. The pivot contact 80 is configured in the first position or position 1 (i.e., the parallel position). Figure 13 As shown on the left, and the second position or position 2 (i.e., the cascade position) is in Figure 13 It is shown on the right side.

[0399] The rear side of control switch 18 is Figure 14 As shown in the diagram. Another highly conductive strip 94 is disposed on the rear outer surface of the rear housing 74. The fully assembled control switch 18 is in... Figure 15 As shown in the image.

[0400] The second embodiment of the battery jump-start device 110 is in Figures 16 to 25 As shown, the cover 112 is removed. For example, the cover for the battery jump-start device 110 is removed from the cover. Figures 1 to 8 The cover 12 of the battery jump starter 10 shown is the same.

[0401] In the second embodiment of the battery bridging starter 110 ( Figures 16 to 25 In ), the battery jump-start device 10 ( Figures 1 to 8 Compared to the first embodiment, cable portions 34, 36, 40, 42, 44, and 46 ( Figure 9 The high conductivity frame 170 is replaced by a high conductivity frame 170. The high conductivity frame 170 is composed of high conductivity metal (e.g., copper, aluminum) frame members 170a to 170h, which are configured as conductive metal rods that connect flat ends together.

[0402] The battery jump-start device 110 includes a pair of 12V Li-ion batteries 132 directly connected to a highly conductive rigid frame 170. Specifically, the terminals 132a, 132b of the Li-ion batteries (e.g., highly conductive copper or aluminum strips) are mechanically connected and / or welded to the positive and negative terminals or foils of the battery cell, and then connected to the highly conductive rigid frame 170 by highly conductive fasteners 206 including bolts 206a and nuts 206b.

[0403] The high-conductivity rigid frame 170 is composed of a plurality of high-conductivity rigid frame members 170a to 170h connected together by mechanical fasteners (e.g., metal nuts and / or bolts) and / or welding. For example, the high-conductivity rigid frame members are made of high-conductivity rigid metal strips with flat ends having through holes. Alternatively, the high-conductivity rigid metal bars can be replaced by high-conductivity rigid metal plates, strips, tubes, or other appropriately configured high-conductivity metal materials (e.g., copper or aluminum raw materials). The high-conductivity rigid frame members 170a to 170h may also be insulated at least in critical areas (e.g., covered with heat-shrinkable insulation) to prevent any internal short circuits.

[0404] Figures 16 to 25The illustrated high-conductivity rigid frame members 170a to 170h are metal bars with flattened ends (e.g., flattened using a hydraulic or mechanical press). Each flattened end has a through-hole to provide a mechanical connection between adjacent high-conductivity rigid frame members 170a to 170h and / or electrical components (e.g., battery 132, smart switch 150). The flattened ends of adjacent high-conductivity rigid frame members 170a to 170h overlap when assembled together, and then bolts are inserted through the overlapping through-holes. High-conductivity nuts are screwed onto bolt fasteners (e.g., copper or aluminum bolts and nuts) and tightened. When attaching high-conductivity rigid frame members 170a to 170h to electrical components, the electrical components may be provided with a high-conductivity plate base having through-holes for attachment to the frame members 170a to 170h. In addition, the ends of the highly conductive rigid frame members 170a to 170h may be provided with bases (e.g., plates or strips), which are configured to connect one or more electrical components or as part or component of one or more electrical components.

[0405] For example, the reverse-flow diode assembly 148 is composed of three (3) bases of three (3) highly conductive frame members 170d, 170e, and 170f of a highly conductive rigid frame 170, including:

[0406] 1) Upper high-conductivity rigid strip 148a ( Figure 16 The high conductivity frame member 170e is a flat end, which also has a corresponding flat end 148ea. The flat end 148ea is connected to the flat end 132aa of the battery terminal 132a using a high conductivity fastener 206 (e.g., made of copper or aluminum) having a high conductivity bolt 206a and a high conductivity nut 206b.

[0407] 2) Lower high-conductivity rigid strip 148b ( Figure 16 ) is the flat end of the highly conductive rigid frame member 170d; and

[0408] 3) Center high conductivity rigid strip 148c ( Figure 16 ) is the flat end of the highly conductive rigid frame member 1170f.

[0409] As another example, the Smart Switch 150 ( Figure 16 The device includes a high-conductivity rigid plate 150a, which serves as the base for supporting the solenoid 150b. The high-conductivity rigid plate 150a is provided with through holes for connecting the high-conductivity rigid frame members 170a and 170h to the smart switch 150 using high-conductivity fasteners 206.

[0410] The raw materials selected for constructing the high-conductivity rigid frame 170 (e.g., copper or aluminum rods, plates, strips, tubes) have considerable dimensions to provide high conductivity and considerable rigidity. The "rigidity" of the high-conductivity rigid frame 170 provides the advantage that the high-conductivity rigid frame 170 maintains structural rigidity and stability during the storage and use of the battery jump-start device 110.

[0411] For example, the highly conductive rigid frame 170 is designed and constructed to prevent flexing, movement, bending, and / or displacement of the highly conductive rigid frame 170 during storage or use, thereby preventing the highly conductive rigid frame from contacting other internal electrical components or parts of the electronic assembly and causing electrical shortages. As electrical energy from the Li-ion battery 132 flows through the power circuit and reaches the battery clips 60, 62 (… Figure 9 The high conductivity path of the battery, and this "rigid" property is important. A desired goal and feature of the present invention is to conduct as much power as possible from the Li-ion battery 132 to the battery being bridged by the battery bridging starter 110 by using the disclosed heavy-duty and highly conductive rigid frame 170 arrangement to reduce or minimize any resistance.

[0412] Alternatively, the high-conductivity rigid frame 170 can be constructed as a single piece without mechanical fastening joints. For example, the high-conductivity rigid frame 170 can be made from a single sheet of raw material and then formed, bent, machined, or manufactured into the high-conductivity rigid frame 170. For example, a high-conductivity copper billet can be machined (e.g., milled, turned, drilled) into the high-conductivity rigid frame 170. As another example, a copper sheet or plate can be bent and / or machined into the high-conductivity rigid frame 170. As yet another alternative, the high-conductivity rigid frame 170 can be metal-molded (e.g., lost-wax process).

[0413] As an alternative, the high-conductivity rigid frame 170 is made of multiple high-conductivity rigid frame members 170a to 170h connected together to form an integral structure. For example, the high-conductivity rigid frame 170 is made of a highly conductive portion of a raw material (e.g., copper or aluminum rods, plates, strips, tubes), which is extruded, processed and / or bent, and welded and / or brazed together.

[0414] The battery jump-start device 110 also includes a resistor array 202 (e.g., 12V 5A XGC), which includes a printed circuit board (PCB) 202a. The PCB 202a serves as a base supporting the array of individual resistors 202b. Figure 17 and Figure 19As shown. PCB 202a also supports dual 2.1A (A) USB output ports 120c and 120d, 18A 12V XGC output port 20e, and 5A 12V XGC input port 20e.

[0415] A pair of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) 128 are also mounted on the left side of the battery jumper 110 for use as a work light. For example, the LEDs 128 are dual 1100-lumen high-intensity LED floodlights. Figure 16 As shown. LED 128 is configured to have seven (7) operating modes, including 100% intensity, 50% intensity, 10% intensity, SOS (emergency protocol), blinking, strobe and off.

[0416] The battery jump starter 110 is equipped with a heat sink 129. Figure 16 Heat sink 129 is used to dissipate heat from LED 128. For example, heat sink 129 is made of a thermally conductive material (e.g., a molded or die-cast metal sheet). Heat sink 129 is provided with ribs 129a that transfer heat to the surrounding atmosphere to prevent LED 128 from overheating.

[0417] Battery jump starter 110 Figure 16 The diagram shows no battery cables with battery clips, which are used to connect the battery jumper 110 to the battery of the vehicle to be jump-started. The battery jumper can be configured to removably or detachably connect to a set of battery cables with battery clips (e.g., a positive battery cable with a positive clip, a negative battery cable with a negative clip). See, for example, [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 9 The removable battery cables 56, 58 and battery clips 60, 62 are detachably connected to the cam locks 124a, 124b of the battery jumper 110. Alternatively, the battery jumper 110 may be equipped with a hard-wired, non-removable or non-detachable battery cable, which is connected to the device... Figure 10 The battery cables shown are the same or similar.

[0418] For example, the battery jump-start device 110 has a positive (+) cam lock 124a and a negative (-) cam lock 124b on its left side, such as... Figure 16 As shown. Cam locks 124a and 124b include sockets 125a and 125b, which are configured for detachably connecting to the connection end 56a of the positive battery cable 56, respectively. Figure 11 The cam locks 124a and 124b are connected to the connecting end 58a of the negative battery cable 58. The cam locks 124a and 124b can be fitted with a sealing cap 26. Figure 1The same or similar sealing caps are used to close and seal the sockets 125a and 125b of the cam locks 124a and 124b respectively when the battery jump start device 110 is not in use.

[0419] The third embodiment of the battery jump-start device 210 is in Figures 26 to 31 As shown in the figure. In this embodiment, the highly conductive rigid frame 270 is made of a flat copper strip raw material with a rectangular cross-sectional profile. The flat copper strip is bent to at least partially wrap around and encapsulate the Li-ion battery.

[0420] In addition, the battery jump starter 210 includes a main printed circuit board 208, which serves as a base for the LEDs of the control knob 218a and interface 216, and supports other electrical components of the battery jump starter 210.

[0421] Cam lock connector

[0422] Similarly, battery cables 56 and 58 ( Figure 9 ) can be accessed via cam locks 24a, 24b ( Figure 1 ) or cam lock 124a, 124b ( Figure 16 It can be detachably connected to the battery jump starter 10.

[0423] Cam locks 24a, 124a, 24b, 124b and 56a, 56b with conductive ends ( Figure 11 Cables 56 and 58 Figure 9 Each of them can have a cam lock connector 27 construction, such as Figures 32 to 45 As shown.

[0424] The cam lock connector 27 can be used for applications that allow conductive cables to be detachably connected to electronic devices other than the battery jump-start device according to the invention.

[0425] Cam lock connector 27 includes a male cam lock end 27a and a female cam lock end 27b for connecting battery cables 56, 58 ( Figure 10 Each of them can be detachably connected to the battery jumper starter 10.

[0426] The male cam lock end 27a includes a pin 27aa having teeth 27ab. The female cam lock end 27b includes a socket 27ba having a slot 27bb located together in a hexagonal portion 27bc. The socket 27ba is configured to receive the pin 27aa and teeth 27ab of the male cam lock end 27a. Specifically, the pin 27aa and teeth 27ab of the male cam lock end 27a can be inserted into (…). Figure 33The cam lock 24 is inserted into the socket 27ba and slot 27bb at a fixed distance until the tooth 27ab contacts the inner surface of the internal thread of the female cam lock 27b, which will be described below. The male cam lock end 27a can be rotated (e.g., clockwise) to tighten within the female cam lock end 27b until the end face portion 27ac of the male cam lock end 27a engages with the end face portion 27bc of the female cam lock end 27b. The tighter the cam lock 24, the better the electrical connection between the male cam lock end 27a and the female cam lock end 27b.

[0427] like Figure 34 As shown, the male cam lock end 27a is fitted with a rubber molded cover 31 to insulate and improve grip on the male cam lock end 27a. A high-conductivity cable 33 is electrically and mechanically connected to the male cam lock end 27a and is fitted through a channel in the rubber molded cover 31.

[0428] The components of the male cam lock 27a are in Figure 35 As shown in the diagram, the male cam lock 27a is provided with a threaded hole 37 for receiving an Allen head fastener 39. One end of the male cam lock 27a is provided with a socket 27ad for receiving a copper sleeve 41 fitted onto the end of the inner conductor 56a of the battery cable 56. The copper sleeve 41 is soldered to the inner conductor 56a using solder 43.

[0429] The copper sleeve 41 is assembled into the socket 27ad of the male cam lock end 27a, such as... Figure 36 As shown. When the copper sleeve 41 is fully inserted into the socket 27 of the male cam lock end 27a, as... Figure 36 As shown, next screw the Allen head fastener into the threaded hole 37 and tighten it, as shown. Figure 37 As shown.

[0430] Please note that the inner end of the Allen head fastener forms a notch 45 when fully tightened to securely anchor the copper sleeve 41 and inner conductor 56a of the battery cable 56, thereby mechanically and electrically connecting the cable 56 to the male cam lock end 27a.

[0431] The rubber molded cover 31 is provided with one or more inwardly extending protrusions 31a, which cooperate with one or more slots 27ae in the outer surface of the male cam lock end 27a. Figure 38 ).

[0432] Similarly, the male cam lock end 27a and the female cam lock end 27b are configured to tighten together when the male cam lock end 27a is rotated while the female cam lock end 27b is inserted into it.

[0433] like Figure 40As shown, the female cam lock end 27b is provided with a socket 27ba and a slot 27bb for receiving the end of the male cam lock end 27a. The slot 27bb is provided with a surface 27bba, which serves as a stop for the teeth 27ab of the male cam lock end 27a. The socket 27ba is provided with an internal thread 27baa for cooperating with the teeth 27ab of the male cam lock end 27a to provide a threaded connection between them. Specifically, the teeth 27ab engage with the surface 27bba and are prevented from being further inserted into the socket 27ba of the female cam lock end 27b. When the male cam lock end 27a is rotated, the teeth 27ab engage and cooperate with the internal thread 27baa of the socket 27ba of the female cam lock end 27b to begin tightening the male cam lock end 27a into the female cam lock end 27b, wherein the teeth 27ab abut against the edge of the internal thread 27baa. The male cam lock end 27a is further rotated to further tighten the connection with the female cam lock end 27b. When the face 27ac of the male cam lock end 27a ( Figure 32 When the cam lock ends 27a and 27b engage with the face 27bd of the female cam lock end 27b, the cam lock ends 27a and 27b are then fully engaged and stop rotating.

[0434] The female cam lock end 27b accommodates a rubber molded cover 51 with cover portions 51a, 51b, such as Figures 42 to 45 As shown.

[0435] Female cam lock end 27b ( Figure 40 and Figure 41 It is equipped with an internal thread of 27bf ( Figure 40 ), to accommodate bolt 47 and locking washer 49 ( Figure 41 ), for connecting the female cam lock end 27b to the battery jumper starter 10 (e.g., to the substrate for the smart switch 50 ( Figure 9 )).

[0436] The female cam lock end 27b is accommodated within the molded rubber cover portions 51a, 51b, such as Figures 41 to 43 As shown. Molded rubber cap portions 51a and 51b are assembled onto the threaded portion 27be of the female cam lock end 27b. Figures 43 to 45 Then, it is secured in place using nut 53 and locking washer 55. The molded rubber cap portion 51a includes outwardly extending protrusions 51aa.

[0437] Electronically controlled backlight system

[0438] The battery jump-charging device 110 may be equipped with an electronically controlled backlight system 111, such as... Figures 46 to 50 As shown.

[0439] For example, the electronically controlled backlight system 111 includes a control switch 118 with a control knob 118a, an interface 116 (e.g., with a black film label), and a main printed circuit board 408. Figure 26 ).

[0440] The control knob 118a includes a finger grip 118b and a light window 118c. For example, the control knob 118a is made of plastic (e.g., a black injection-molded plastic part). For example, the control knob 118a is primarily made of a colored (e.g., black) opaque plastic material, chosen to prevent light transmission through the control knob 118a, and is provided with a light window 118c (e.g., a slot filled with a transparent plastic material such as a clear or see-through plastic material). For example, the light window 118c is embedded with a molded transparent or see-through embedded portion. The light window 118c allows light from a component mounted on a printed circuit board 408 (…). Figure 26 The light from the backlight LEDs 408a or 408b on the interface 16 (116) passes through the light window in the interface 116 and then through the light window 118c of the control knob 118a. When the power button 16a on the interface 16 (116) is turned on, the light passes through the light window 118c of the control knob 118a. Figure 69 When the power switch is turned on (e.g., touched), thus selectively illuminating LED 408a or 408b, LED 408a or 408b is selectively illuminated. Alternatively, the light window 118c may be an open slot (i.e., a gap) in the control knob 118a that serves as the light window 118c.

[0441] The control switch 118 can rotate between a first position (position 1) for the 12V operating mode of the battery jump starter 110 and a second position (position 2) for the 24V operating mode of the battery jump starter 110.

[0442] Interface 16 (116) is equipped with a 12V backlight indicator 16c ( Figure 69 ), 24V backlight indicator 16d ( Figure 69 ), an operating voltage display 16p for indicating the actual or real-time operating voltage of the battery jump-charging device 10 (110) and a power "on" indicator 16a ( Figure 69 ).

[0443] Electronically controlled backlight system 111 ( Figures 46 to 50 ) is configured to open the circuit board 408 when the control switch 118 is in position 1 of the 12V operating mode for the battery jump start device 110. Figure 26 LED 408a (e.g., a white LED) on the printed circuit board 408, and LED 408b (e.g., a blue LED) on the printed circuit board 408 when the control switch 118 is in position 2 of the 24V operating mode for the battery jump-start device 110. Figures 46 to 50As shown, the light window 118c is located in the control knob 118a, and when the control knob 118a is in position 1, it is illuminated together with the 12V backlight indicator on the interface 116. When the control knob 118a is in position 2, the 24V backlight indicator is illuminated.

[0444] The rechargeable battery jump-start device 110 includes a cover 112 and an interface 116 mounted on the cover. Power for the electrical switching backlight system is disposed within the cover 112. For example, the power source is one or both of a Li-ion battery 332. Figure 26 ).

[0445] Printed circuit board 408 ( Figure 26 ) is provided on printed circuit board 408 ( Figure 26 Different locations and interfaces on ) 116 ( Figure 49 Backlights 408a and 408b are located at different positions on the device. Backlights 408a and 408b are selectively powered by a power supply.

[0446] An electric switch 118 is mounted on an interface 116. The electric switch 118 can rotate between different positions on the interface 116 (e.g., a 12V position and a 24V position).

[0447] A control knob 118a is mounted on an electric switch 118, and the control knob 118a can rotate between different positions on the interface 116. Similarly, the control knob 118a is provided with a light window 118c. When the control knob 118a is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface 116 (e.g., the 12V position or the 24V position), the light window 118c of the control knob 118a is illuminated by at least two backlights 408a, 408b (…). Figure 26 One of them is lit up.

[0448] Interface 116 is provided with at least two visual indicators (e.g., a 12V symbol and a 24V symbol), each located at a different position on interface 116 to indicate different operating modes of the rechargeable battery jump-start device 110. At least two visual indicators are configured to be selectively illuminated by backlights 408a, 408b when the control knob 118a is selectively rotated to one of different positions on interface 116.

[0449] At least two visual indicators 16c, 16d ( Figure 69 The light is provided by light windows located at different positions through the interface 116. Similarly, when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of different positions on the interface 116, at least two visual indicators 16c, 16d are selectively illuminated by one of at least two backlights 16c, 16d. One of the at least two visual indicators 16c, 16d ( Figure 69) is the symbol 12V for the 12-volt operating mode of the indicating device, and is the other of at least two visual indicators 16c, 16d ( Figure 69 ) is the symbol 24V used to indicate the 24-volt operating mode of the rechargeable battery jump-start device 110.

[0450] Interface 116 (316) includes a printed circuit board 408 located on or adjacent to the back side of interface 116 (316). Figure 26 Interface 116 (316) has at least two lights, such as LEDs 408a and 408b, located at different positions on interface 116 (316). For example, the at least two backlights are at least two light-emitting diodes (LEDs) 408a and 408b connected to printed circuit board 408.

[0451] The control knob 118a includes a light-blocking opaque portion, which has a transparent portion or a transparent portion configured to serve as a light window 118c.

[0452] The rechargeable battery jump-start device 110 also includes a first 12V battery 132 (332) disposed within the cover 310, such as Figure 26 As shown, and a second 12V battery 332 located below the first 12V battery 332 and disposed inside the cover.

[0453] When the rechargeable battery jump-start device 110 is performing jump-charging on the battery to be charged, the highly conductive frame 370, which has a positive conductive path and a negative conductive path, is selectively connected to the first 12V battery 332 and / or the second 12V battery 332.

[0454] Positive battery cable 56 with positive battery clip 60 Figure 9 ) connected to the high conductivity frame 370 ( Figure 26 The positive electrode conductive path. The negative electrode battery cable 58 with negative electrode battery clip 62 ( Figure 9 ) connected to a high-conductivity rigid frame 370 ( Figure 26 The negative electrode conductive path of ).

[0455] Control switch 318 ( Figure 26 A control knob 318a is connected to a high-conductivity frame 370 to selectively operate a first 12V battery 332 and / or a second 12V battery 332. The control knob 318a is configured in the 12V operation mode position. Figure 49 The rechargeable battery jump starter 110 can be rotated between the 12V and 24V operating modes to selectively operate in either 12V or 24V mode.

[0456] The rechargeable battery jump start device 110 is configured to illuminate at least two backlights (such as LEDs 408a, 408b) on interface 116 (316) when the rechargeable battery jump start device 110 is turned on. Figure 26 One of them. Furthermore, interface 116 (316) is configured to display the real-time operating voltage of the device during operation of the rechargeable battery-connected start-up device 110 (310). First 12V battery 332 ( Figure 26 The second 12V battery 332 is a Li-ion battery.

[0457] The control knob 118a is made of an opaque material (e.g., a black injection-molded plastic polymer), and the light window 118c is defined by a slotted light window in the control knob 118a filled with a light-transmitting material (e.g., a transparent or see-through plastic material). The control knob 118a includes a rounded outer edge, and the slotted light window 118c is a radially oriented slot extending inward from the outer edge of the control knob. The control knob 118a includes a finger grip 118b, and the slotted light window 118c extends along the length axis of the finger grip 118b.

[0458] The rechargeable battery jump-start device 110 also includes a power source (e.g., a Li-ion battery 332) and at least two backlights (such as LEDs 408a, 408b). Figure 26 An electrical position switch is configured to illuminate one of at least two backlights when the control knob 118a is selectively rotated to one of different positions on the interface 116.

[0459] Electrical system

[0460] Figure 67 This is a functional block diagram of a rechargeable battery jump-start device according to one aspect of the invention. The rechargeable battery jump-start device includes two (2) lithium polymer battery packs 632 (battery pack A and battery pack B) that store sufficient energy to jump-start a vehicle engine powered by one or two conventional 12-volt lead-acid or valve-regulated lead-acid batteries. A battery management system 333 (BAY A) is connected to one battery pack 632, and a battery management system 333 (BAY B) is connected to the other battery pack 632. In one example embodiment, the high-surge lithium polymer battery pack 632 includes three 3.7V, 2666mAh lithium polymer batteries configured in a 351P configuration. The resulting battery pack 632 each provides 11.1V, 2666 Ah (8000 Ah at 3.7V, 29.6Wh). Each battery pack 632 has a continuous discharge current of 25 C (or 200 A) and a burst discharge current of 50 C (or 400 A). Each 632 battery pack has a maximum charging current of 8000 mA (8 amps).

[0461] The programmable microcontroller unit (MCU) 601 receives various inputs and generates information and control outputs. The programmable MCU 601 further provides system flexibility by allowing updates to functionality and system parameters without requiring any hardware changes. According to one example embodiment, an 8-bit microcontroller with 2K × 15 bits of flash memory is used for the control system. One such microcontroller is the HT67F30, which is available from Holt Semiconductor.

[0462] When the rechargeable battery jump starter is connected to the vehicle's electrical system (e.g., vehicle battery 672), the vehicle battery reverse sensor 610 monitors the polarity of the vehicle battery 672. As explained below, for example, if a terminal of the vehicle battery 672 is connected to an incorrect terminal of the rechargeable battery jump starter, the jump starter prevents the lithium battery pack 632 from being connected to the vehicle's electrical system (e.g., vehicle battery 672). The vehicle battery isolation sensor 612 detects whether the vehicle battery 672 is connected to the rechargeable battery jump starter and prevents the lithium battery pack 672 from being connected to the output terminal (e.g., battery clip) of the rechargeable battery jump starter unless a good (e.g., rechargeable) battery is connected to the output terminal. The vehicle battery voltmeter 673 measures the voltage of the vehicle battery 672 and provides an input signal to the microcontroller unit 601.

[0463] The intelligent switch FET circuit 615 electrically switches the lithium battery pack 632 to the vehicle battery only when the vehicle battery is determined by the MCU 601 to be present (in response to a detection signal provided by the isolation sensor 612) and connected with the correct polarity (in response to a detection signal provided by the reverse sensor 610). Lithium battery temperature sensors 620A and 620B each monitor the temperature of each lithium battery pack 632 to detect overheating during jump-start due to high ambient temperature conditions and excessive current draw. Lithium battery voltage measurement circuits 624A and 624B monitor the voltage of the lithium battery packs 632 (pack A and pack B) to prevent excessive voltage rise during charging operations and excessive voltage drop during discharging operations. A short-circuit detection sensor 625 is provided to detect short circuits in the power supply from the rechargeable battery to the vehicle battery during jump-start charging.

[0464] A lithium-ion battery reverse charging protection diode 628 prevents any charging current supplied to the vehicle battery 672 from flowing back from the vehicle's electrical system to the lithium-ion battery pack 632 of the rechargeable battery jump starter. A strobe LED circuit 636, connected to a strobe / USB power controller 637, provides strobe functionality for enhancing light under the vehicle's hood in dark conditions and for SOS and flashing illumination for safety purposes when the vehicle may be disabled in potentially hazardous locations. A voltage regulator 642 provides regulation of the internal operating voltage for the microcontroller unit 601 and sensors. A manual mode on / off switch 646 allows the user to control the power supply to the rechargeable battery jump starter, control manual overdrive operation when the vehicle has no battery, and control the strobe functionality. A manual button operates only when the rechargeable battery jump starter is powered. This button allows the user to jump start a vehicle without a battery or with a battery voltage too low for the microcontroller unit 601 to detect automatically. When the user presses and holds the manual override button for a predetermined time (such as three seconds) to prevent unintentional activation of manual mode, the internal lithium-ion battery power is switched to the vehicle battery connection port or battery clip. The only exception to manual override is if the vehicle battery supplied by the lithium battery pack 632 is reverse-connected to the rechargeable battery jump starter. If the vehicle battery is reverse-connected, the internal lithium battery power supplied by the lithium battery pack 632 will not be switched to supply power to the vehicle battery connection port or battery clip.

[0465] XGC charging circuit 652A converts power from any XGC charger power source to provide charging voltage and current to charge lithium battery packs 632 (battery pack A, battery pack B). XGC output circuit 652B can connect microcontroller unit 601 to external devices. USB output 656, connected to flash / USB power controller 637, provides a USB portable charger for charging smartphones, tablets, and other rechargeable electronic devices. Operation indicator LED 660 provides visual indication of lithium battery capacity status and indication of smart switch activation status (i.e., indicating that power is being supplied to the vehicle's electrical system or vehicle battery).

[0466] The 12V / 24V main switch 618 is connected to the 12V / 24V main switch read list 619, which provides input to the microcontroller unit 601.

[0467] Electro-optic position sensing switch system

[0468] The portable jump starter 10 can be configured as a dual-purpose rechargeable battery jump starter to allow jump starting of 12V or 24V vehicles or equipment (e.g., heavy-duty 24V vehicles or equipment). The lightweight portable rechargeable battery jump starter utilizes a manually rotated control switch 18 with a control knob 18a to switch between 12V or 24V jump start or operating modes. Any of the above-described rechargeable battery jump starters according to the invention can be equipped with an electro-optical position sensing system 300, such as... Figures 51 to 53 As shown.

[0469] The rechargeable battery jump-start device 10 uses two rechargeable 12V Li-ion batteries 32, connected in parallel for 12V jump-start and in series for 24V jump-start. The series or parallel connection is determined by... Figure 1 and Figures 12 to 15 The rotary control switch 18 shown is implemented, and in Figure 51 The functional block diagram shown indicates a 12V / 24V rotary control switch 618 (“main switch”).

[0470] Electro-optic position sensing system 300 Figure 52 As shown in (e.g., Figure 67 The 12V / 24V main switch reader 619 is shown in the figure.

[0471] The optical position sensing system 300 is configured to allow the system microcontroller unit (e.g., Figure 67 The microcontroller unit 601 shown provides a safe and efficient method for reading the position of the control switch 18. The optical position sensing system 300 includes a sensor 302 (…). Figure 52 It uses optical coupling to ensure the integrity of isolation on the 12V to 24V rotary control switch 18.

[0472] A schematic diagram of the circuit of the optical position sensing system 300 is shown in Figure 53 The diagram is shown below. The upper part of the schematic includes transistor Q28 and resistors R165, R168, R161, and R163. This circuit acts as an electrical enable when the main system 3.3V power supply is "on". The purpose of this enable is to reduce parasitic current when the portable jumper 10 is in the "off" state. When "on", this allows current from battery A+ to flow through Q27, which acts as an electrical switch.

[0473] If Q27 is "on", it allows current to flow from battery A+ to battery B- when the batteries are connected in parallel. When they are connected in series, no current flows because A+ and B- are connected together via control switch 18.

[0474] The result of current flow or lack of current allows the optocoupler to provide signals to the microcontroller unit until it is told which position the main switch is in.

[0475] The lower part of the diagram (i.e., the diagram directly below the first diagram) allows for the provision of opposite signals to the separate inputs of the microcontroller. The result is an efficient way for the microcontroller to determine when the switch is "in the middle"—that is, not in the 12V or 24V position, but somewhere in between. This allows the microcontroller to provide diagnostics if the user places the switch in an unavailable position.

[0476] Dual-cell diode bridge system

[0477] Battery jump start device 310 ( Figures 26 to 31 A dual-diode battery bridging system may be provided, for example, in the form of a reverse charging diode array or module 348, which is configured to prevent reverse charging after the vehicle battery has already been bridged for charging, such as... Figure 54 As shown. Any of the above-described rechargeable battery jump-start devices according to the present invention may be equipped with an electro-optical position sensing system 300, such as... Figure 54 and Figure 55 As shown.

[0478] For example, a dual-bridge battery bridging system includes a reverse charging diode module 348, which is configured to provide two (2) diode channels 348a, 348b ( Figure 55 To support two (2) battery systems (e.g., two (2) 12V Li-ion batteries 332 of the rechargeable battery jump start device 310), which are bridged together to provide peak current output during jump start.

[0479] The single-wire connection and double-wire connection of the battery jump starter 310 are in Figure 54 As shown in the figure. These components are connected together by a highly conductive rigid frame 370. The highly conductive frame members 370a to 370h (made of copper) constitute the highly conductive rigid frame 370. Figures 56 to 62 It is more conductive than 2 / 0 copper cable. Furthermore, the connection points between the high-conductivity frame members 370a to 370h of the high-conductivity rigid frame 370 are configured to reduce power loss compared to copper cable. The high-conductivity frame members 370a to 370h of the high-conductivity rigid frame 370 can be replaced with other high-conductivity metals (e.g., aluminum, nickel, electroplated metal, silver-plated metal, gold-plated metal, stainless steel, and other suitable high-conductivity metal alloys).

[0480] A dual-diode battery bridge in the form of a reverse-charging diode module 348 Figure 55As shown in the diagram. The upper diode channel 348a connected to the frame member 370e supports the current through a 12V battery 332. The lower diode channel 348b connected to the frame member 370d supports the current through a second 12V battery 332. The combined current from the two 12V batteries 332, 332 through the two (2) diode channels 348a, 348b exits the reverse charging diode module 348 through the copper strip member 370f and proceeds to the positive output (i.e., the positive cam lock) of the battery bridging starter device 310.

[0481] The reverse charging diode module 348 includes an upper high conductivity plate 370e, a lower high conductivity plate 370d, and a central high conductivity plate 370f connected together through diode channels 348a and 348b.

[0482] Rechargeable battery jump start device 10 ( Figure 1 It includes an array of reverse current diodes 48 (i.e., a reverse charging diode system) configured to prevent reverse charging of the first 12V battery 32 and / or the second 12V battery 32 after the vehicle battery has been bridging charged.

[0483] The rechargeable battery jump-start device 10 includes a first 12V battery 32, a second 12V battery 32, and an electronically controlled switch 18 electrically connected to the first and second 12V batteries 32. The electronically controlled switch 18 has a parallel switching position for connecting the first and second 12V batteries 32 in parallel, and a series switching position for connecting the first and second 12V batteries 32 in series. A reverse current diode array 48 is connected to the first and second 12V batteries 32. The reverse current diode array 48 is configured to prevent reverse charging of the first and / or second 12V batteries 32 after the vehicle batteries have been jump-charged.

[0484] For example, the reverse current diode array 48 can be a reverse charging diode module. The reverse charging diode module may include a first diode channel that accommodates the current flowing through the first 12V battery 32, and a second diode channel that accommodates the current flowing through the second 12V battery 32.

[0485] Figure 9 The cables 34, 36, 40, 42, 44, 46, 52, and 54 shown can be replaced by a high-conductivity frame 370 comprising multiple high-conductivity frame members 370a to 370h, such as... Figure 56 As shown. The high conductivity frame 370 is connected to the first 12V battery 32 (332), the second 12V battery 32 (332), and the electronic switch 18 (318), as... Figure 54 As shown.

[0486] Reverse charging diode module 348 ( Figure 55 The system includes high-conductivity strips 348a, 348b, and 348c. These strips form part of the upper high-conductivity frame member 370e, the lower high-conductivity frame member 370d, and the central high-conductivity frame member 370f. The central high-conductivity frame member 370f is located between and spaced apart from the upper and lower high-conductivity frame members 370e and 370d. A first diode channel 348d connects the upper high-conductivity frame member 370e and the central high-conductivity frame member 370f. A second diode channel 348e connects the lower high-conductivity frame member 370d and the central high-conductivity frame member 370f.

[0487] The central high-conductivity frame member 370e is connected to the positive electrode battery cable (e.g., Figure 9 The positive electrode battery cable 56 is shown. Specifically, the central high-conductivity frame member 370f is connected to the positive electrode cam lock (e.g., Figure 9 The positive cam lock 25a shown is configured to releasably connect the positive battery cable to the positive cam lock.

[0488] The rechargeable battery jump-start device 10 also includes a smart switch (e.g., connected to the first 12V battery 32 (332) and the second 12V battery 32 (332)). Figure 9 The smart switch 50 shown Figure 54 The smart switch 50 (450) is shown. The smart switch 50 (450) is configured to only activate when a positive battery clip is detected (e.g., ...). Figure 9 The positive battery clip 60 and the negative battery clip (e.g., shown) are shown. Figure 9 The negative battery clip 62 shown is connected to the correct polarity battery terminal of the vehicle battery being jump-started, and the current flow from the first 12V battery 32 (332) and / or the second 12V battery 32 (332) is only enabled when the negative battery clip 62 shown is correctly connected to the correct polarity battery terminal of the vehicle battery being jump-started.

[0489] like Figure 54 As shown, the negative terminal of the first 12V battery 332 (battery A) is permanently connected to the smart switch 450, and the negative terminal of the second 12V battery 332 (battery B) is selectively connected to the smart switch 450 via the electronic control switch 318.

[0490] like Figure 54 As further shown, the positive terminal of the second 12V battery 332 (battery B) is permanently connected to the reverse charging diode module 348, and the positive terminal of the first 12V battery 332 (battery A) is selectively connected to the reverse charging diode module 348 via an electronically controlled switch 318.

[0491] Step-by-step charging system

[0492] Rechargeable battery jump-start devices 10, 110 and 310 use two (2) 12V Li-ion batteries for jump-starting vehicles or equipment and other system functions. The two (2) individual 12V Li-ion batteries are used in series or in parallel, depending on whether the operator is jump-starting a 12V vehicle or a 24V vehicle or equipment.

[0493] The battery jump-start devices 10, 110, and 310 can be charged using a charging device with plug-in wires (e.g., a 114 V to 126 V (RMS) AC charger) and a charging control device (e.g., a programmable microcontroller). Each battery is charged independently (i.e., independently) by the rechargeable battery jump-start devices 10, 110, and 310, but "skip charging" is used during the charging process to keep the batteries at similar potentials. Skip charging ensures that the two batteries have approximately the same potential, even if the rechargeable battery jump-start devices 10, 110, and 310 stop charging prematurely. This provides equal power transfer during jump-starting and other system functions.

[0494] The battery jump-start device 310 is equipped with a charging device. For example, Figure 26 The circuit board 408 shown may be provided with charging components and charging circuitry for recharging the two (2) Li-ion batteries 332. For example, these components may include a programmable microcontroller for controlling the recharging circuitry for recharging the Li-ion batteries 332.

[0495] This method is achieved by starting with the lowest-charged battery, charging one Li-ion battery 332 until it is approximately 100 mV higher than the other battery 332, and then switching to charging the other battery 332. This process continues until both batteries 332 are fully charged.

[0496] The rechargeable battery jump-start device 310 provides protection against overcharging of any battery 332 and senses whether a battery cell is short-circuited. These protections include peak voltage shutdown and software-defined charging timeout.

[0497] The step-charging system and method can be designed or configured to charge the rechargeable battery 332 (e.g., a Li-ion battery) in a specific charging sequence. The charging sequence can be designed or configured to ensure that both batteries are fully charged, regardless of the operation of the battery bridging starter 310. In this way, the batteries are periodically charged to maximize battery usage and lifespan.

[0498] Furthermore, considering the specific charging characteristics of batteries (e.g., reducing battery heat generation over time intervals, applying the optimal charging rate to the battery, and increasing battery life through sequential charging), charging sequences can be tailored to most effectively charge specific types of rechargeable batteries, particularly Li-ion batteries. For example, a charging sequence could be used to partially charge battery 332, one at a time, and then charge it back and forth. Alternatively, the charging sequence could be configured to charge battery 332 incrementally in a back-and-forth sequence until both batteries are fully charged. For example, voltage increments (e.g., 100mV) could be selected to charge the batteries in a back-and-forth sequence.

[0499] Furthermore, the charging sequence between the two batteries 332 can be selected or programmed to provide a continuous charge of two or more increments for one battery before switching to the other for charging. Additionally, the charging sequence may include one or more pauses to prevent the rechargeable battery 332 from becoming too hot (e.g., temperature limits) or to match the charging sequence to the charging chemistry of the rechargeable battery.

[0500] Examples of step-charging systems 710A and 710B used in rechargeable battery jump-start devices (e.g., rechargeable battery jump-start devices 10, 110, 310) are shown in Figure 70 and Figure 71 As shown in the image.

[0501] Figure 70 The step-by-step charging system 710A shown includes:

[0502] 1) Charging source (712): This input power comes from the vehicle itself or an AC / DC charging adapter that outputs 14.4V@4amps;

[0503] 2) Charging enable switch (714): The charging current of the internal 12V lithium battery is selected by a FET switch controlled by the system MCU;

[0504] 3) Current limiting module (716): The charging current of the battery is limited by this high-power resistor module;

[0505] 4) Battery Cell Balancing Enable (718): This circuit helps enable balancing for individual batteries (A and B). Balancing provides a way to maintain battery cell capacity even during charging;

[0506] 5) Charge Enable from MCU (720): This signal comes from the microcontroller unit (MCU), for example... Figure 67 The microcontroller unit (MCU) 601 shown is used to enable the FET switch for charging current transfer;

[0507] 6) Current-limiting temperature sensing (722): This circuit connects a temperature sensor to the MCU to read the temperature of the current-limiting module (716), which allows the MCU to shut off the charging current when it overheats;

[0508] 7) Power source detection (724): This signal is sent to the MCU to let it know that the power source is connected;

[0509] Figure 71 The step-by-step charging system 710B shown includes:

[0510] 8) Battery A or B charging selection (726): This signal comes from the MCU and is used to select the battery that is being charged;

[0511] 9) Charging relay (728) for battery A or B: This relay is used to switch charging between battery A and battery B;

[0512] 10) From Figure 70 The charging source (712): This is the main charging source; and

[0513] 11) Control transistor (730) for relay coil: This transistor is used to control the relay coil so as to switch the relay contacts for charging from battery A or B.

[0514] Improved battery detection system

[0515] Figure 72 The schematic diagram illustrates a circuit for detecting the forward voltage drop across the "reverse charging" diode D. This circuit includes an operational amplifier (Op Amp) subtractor or differential amplifier whose output is fed into a comparator. If a forward voltage drop is detected across diode D and is above a certain threshold, indicating an external load (vehicle battery) is connected to the jumper cable, comparator U1A sends a "high" signal, allowing the jumper starter to continue operating normally. Specifically, the internal jumper battery terminals remain connected to the jumper cable via the "smart switch" and the "reverse charging" diode; in particular, the internal battery negative terminal (LB-) remains connected to the black jumper cable. If the sensed forward voltage drops below a certain threshold, comparator U1A sends a "low" signal, instructing the jumper starter logic (controlled by a microcontroller unit (MCU)) to activate the "smart switch," disconnecting the battery terminal LB- from the black or negative jumper cable. This eliminates the internal battery voltage applied to the jumper cable and deactivates or disables the cable terminal.

[0516] The latter scenario (forward voltage dropping below a certain threshold) occurs when the current from the internal booster battery to the vehicle battery is negligible or nonexistent. This happens when the jumper cable is open or disconnected from the vehicle battery, or when the vehicle battery has been charged (by the vehicle alternator) to a voltage higher than that of the booster battery.

[0517] Reference Figure 72 The forward voltage drop across the "reverse charging" diode D is sensed by Op Amp U1B and resistors R5, R6, R7, and R8. Op Amp U1B and resistors R5, R6, R7, and R8 together form a differential amplifier or subtractor circuit. This part of the circuit subtracts the voltage potential of LB+ (the anode terminal of diode D) from the voltage potential of CB+ (the cathode terminal of D). Adding capacitors C1 and C2 to filter out noise or voltage ripple generated during vehicle alternator startup may cause undesirable fluctuations in the output of U1B.

[0518] The output of U1B is fed into the non-inverting terminal of comparator U1A (pin 3). A voltage reference U2 (biased by R1 and stabilized by capacitor C3) is applied to its inverting input (pin 2) via voltage dividers R2 and R3. Comparator U1A compares the voltage at its non-inverting input pin 3 with this reference voltage at pin 2 and changes its output voltage state based on the comparison result. The comparator U1A used in this circuit happens to have an open-collector transistor output stage, so R4 is added between the collector and the power supply node to allow the output transistor to be turned on when needed.

[0519] The output (pin 7) of Op Amp U1B represents the forward voltage drop across the "reverse charge" diode (D), including the offset voltage caused by the OpAmp circuitry. The voltage at pin 7 of U1B is applied to the non-inverter input U1A (pin 3). If a detectable forward voltage drop exists across diode D, the output voltage of Op Amp U1B is higher than the reference voltage present at pin 2 of comparator U1A, causing the comparator to issue a "high" signal, allowing the jumper starter to continue operating normally; that is, the jumper battery terminals remain connected to the jumper cable via the "smart switch" and diode D. If the sensed forward voltage drops below a certain threshold, the Op Amp output voltage drops below the reference level at comparator pin 2, causing the comparator to issue a "low" signal, instructing the jumper starter logic (controlled by the microcontroller unit, the Genius Boost MCU) to open the "smart switch," disconnecting the negative terminal of the boost battery from the black or negative jumper cable, thus deactivating or invalidating the cable terminal.

[0520] The boost battery serves as the power source for the circuit (power pins 8 of U1B and U1A connected to LB+). To prevent the circuit from drawing current from the boost battery when the device is not in use, the circuit ground is connected to the boost battery ground terminal LB- via an enhancement-mode MOSFET switch Q1. This switch Q1 is turned on by a generated 3.3V signal applied between the gate and source terminals of Q1, allowing the circuit to begin drawing current only when the boost device is powered on.

[0521] High conductivity frame

[0522] High conductivity frame 370 (“high conductivity frame”) in Figures 56 to 62 As shown in the figure. The high conductivity frame 370 includes high conductivity frame members 370a to 370h.

[0523] The high conductivity frame 370 can replace the conductive cables 34, 36, 40, 42, 44, 46, 52, and 54 of the portable battery jumper starter 10. Figure 9 and Figure 10 ), or the high conductivity frame 170 of the battery jump-start device 110 ( Figure 16 ).

[0524] The high conductivity frame 370 includes a positive conductive frame 371a and a negative conductive frame 371b, such as Figure 56 As shown. The positive conductive frame 371a includes highly conductive frame members 170c, 170d, 170e, and 170f, which provide a positive conductive path between the rechargeable battery 332 and the positive cam lock 324a. The negative conductive frame 371b includes highly conductive frame members 170a, 170b, 170g, and 170h, which provide a negative conductive path between the rechargeable battery 332 and the negative cam lock 324b of the rechargeable battery bridging starter 310. Each of the highly conductive frame members 370a to 370h carries or transmits power between their connecting ends for a certain distance.

[0525] The high conductivity frame 370 includes a plurality of conductive frame members 370a to 370h that are electrically and mechanically connected together. For example, each of the high conductivity frame members 370a to 370h is provided with a connection end having a through-hole 371 to allow fasteners (e.g., high conductivity nuts and bolts) to connect the conductive frame members 370a to 370h to each other or to other electrical components (e.g., a rechargeable battery 332, cam locks 324a, 324b, a reverse charging diode module 348, a smart switch 450). For example, the high conductivity frame members 370a to 370h are flat high conductivity strips (e.g., copper or aluminum strips) bent along a plurality of spaced axes to provide a three-dimensional (3D) arrangement of each high conductivity strip 370a to 370h, which together cooperate to define the three-dimensional (3D) high conductivity frame 370. Figure 56 As shown, one or both ends of the conductive frame members 370a to 370h have bent ends, and each bent end is provided with a through hole 371.

[0526] For example, the highly conductive frame 370 can be made of a semi-rigid or rigid highly conductive material (e.g., copper, aluminum, electroplated metal, gold-plated metal, silver-plated metal, steel, coated steel, stainless steel). The highly conductive frame 370 is structurally stable (i.e., does not move or flex), preventing it from contacting and short-circuiting with components or parts of the portable jumper. Generally, the more rigid the highly conductive frame 370, the more structurally stable its structure.

[0527] A high-conductivity frame 370 electrically connects two (2) batteries 332 together, such as a Li-ion battery 332 with cam locks 324a, 324b. Cam locks 324a, 324b are connected to removable or detachable positive and negative battery cables 56, 58. Figure 9 ).

[0528] The high conductivity frame 370 includes a plurality of high conductivity frame members 370a to 370h. For example, high conductivity frame members 370a, 370b, 370c, and 370d are connected via terminals 382a, 384a, 386a, and 388a (see also...). Figure 14 Terminals 82a, 84a, 86a, and 88a of the control switch 18 shown are connected to control switch 318.

[0529] High conductivity frame components 370d, 370e, and 370f are reverse-flow diode components 348 (see [link]). Figure 18 It is part of the reverse flow diode assembly 148.

[0530] The high conductivity frame member 370f is connected to the positive cam lock 324a (see also...) Figure 1 and Figure 9The positive cam lock 24a shown and Figure 20 (The positive cam lock 124a shown).

[0531] The high conductivity frame component 370g is connected to the negative electrode cam lock 324b (see...) Figure 1 The negative cam lock 24b shown is or Figure 19 The negative cam lock 124b shown.

[0532] The high conductivity frame component 370h is connected to the smart switch 450 (see also...) Figure 18 The smart switch 150 shown.

[0533] The highly conductive framework 370 is a three-dimensional (3D) structure configured to encapsulate and partially or completely enclose the Li-ion battery 332 (see also...). Figures 16 to 25 (Rechargeable Li-ion battery 332 shown). This arrangement provides the shortest conductive path from the rechargeable Li-ion battery 332 to the other internal electrical components of the portable jump-start device 310 to maximize power output to the positive cam lock 324a and the negative cam lock 324b. The highly conductive frame members 370a to 370h have multiple bends along multiple spaced axes.

[0534] The high conductivity frame members 370a to 370h are provided with ends having through holes to accommodate high conductivity fasteners 406 (e.g., see conductive fastener 206, including...). Figures 16 to 25 (See bolts 206a and nuts 206b). Furthermore, the high-conductivity frame members 370a to 370h are made of flat strips bent at one or more locations to enclose the Li-ion battery 332. For example, the high-conductivity frame members 370a to 370h are bent at multiple locations to form a three-dimensional (3D) frame structure. For example, the high-conductivity frame members 370a to 370h may have bent ends with annular through-holes. Alternatively, the high-conductivity frame 370 may be made as a single piece (e.g., a bent single-piece plate or strip, multiple pieces welded or brazed together, or machined from a single raw material). Furthermore, the high-conductivity frame members 370a to 370h are located adjacent to the side of the Li-ion battery 332 to make the combination of the Li-ion battery assembly and the high-conductivity frame 370 as compact as possible.

[0535] The high conductivity frame 370 is made of flat, high conductivity raw material (e.g., flat strips or strips of copper or aluminum raw material cut to a certain length, bent and drilled).

[0536] Battery Components

[0537] The Li-ion battery assembly 333 according to the present invention is in Figures 63 to 66 As shown in the image.

[0538] The Li-ion battery assembly 333 includes one or more rechargeable Li-ion batteries 332. For example, a rechargeable battery jump-start device includes two (2) rechargeable batteries 332.

[0539] Each of the Li-ion batteries 332 includes a plurality of battery cells 335 connected in series (i.e., the positive terminal of one rechargeable battery cell 335 is connected to the negative terminal of an adjacent rechargeable battery cell 335), such that one rechargeable battery cell 335 located at one end of the plurality of battery cells 335 has a positive terminal (+) and another rechargeable battery cell 335 located at the opposite end of the plurality of battery cells 335 has a negative terminal (-).

[0540] A positive electrode high-conductivity battery component 332a is connected to the positive terminal (+), and a negative electrode high-conductivity battery component 332b is connected to the negative terminal (-). The positive electrode high-conductivity battery component 332a and the negative electrode high-conductivity battery component 332b can be high-conductivity strips, plates, rods, and tubes. Rods and tubes can have flattened ends to facilitate connection with the high-conductivity frame 370 (…). Figure 56 )connect.

[0541] Each Li-ion battery 332 includes one of multiple Li-ion battery cells 332c stacked on top of another, such as Figures 64 to 66 As shown (i.e., stacked arrangement).

[0542] The positive electrode foil connector or end 335a of the positive terminal (+) of the Li-ion battery cell 335 is connected (e.g., by soft soldering, welding, and / or mechanical fastening) to the positive electrode high conductivity battery component 332a. The negative electrode foil connector or end 335b of the negative terminal (-) of the Li-ion battery cell 335 is connected (e.g., by soft soldering, welding, and / or mechanical fastening) to the negative electrode high conductivity battery component 332b.

[0543] The positive electrode high conductivity battery component 332a and the negative electrode high conductivity battery component 332b are made of high conductivity flat or strip raw materials (e.g., copper plate, copper strip, aluminum plate, aluminum strip, steel plate, steel strip, metal-coated plate, gold-plated plate, silver-plated plate). The positive electrode high conductivity battery component 332a is provided with a through hole 332c, which is located at the end extending outward from one side of the rechargeable Li-ion battery 332 by a certain distance (i.e., transverse to the longitudinal axis or length of the rechargeable battery cell 335 and the rechargeable Li-ion battery 332). The negative electrode high conductivity battery component 332b is provided with a through hole 332c, which is located at the end extending outward from the rechargeable battery cell 335 and the rechargeable Li-ion battery 332 and oriented transversely relative to the rechargeable battery cell 335 and the rechargeable Li-ion battery 332.

[0544] The highly conductive battery components 332a and 332b are made of relatively thick plate or strip material. The foil connectors or ends 335a and 335b of the battery cell 332c can at least partially or completely enclose the highly conductive battery components 332a and 332b, such as... Figures 64 to 66 As shown. In addition, the highly conductive battery components 332 and 332b are respectively attached flat to the foil connector or ends 335a and 335b to maximize the contact area between them.

[0545] The rechargeable battery cell 335 is covered with a protective heat-shrinkable material to encapsulate the rechargeable battery 332.

[0546] High-conductivity battery components 332a and 332b are connected to a high-conductivity frame, such as the high-conductivity frame 370 of a portable jump-start device 310, via high-conductivity fasteners (e.g., nuts and bolts). Figures 56 to 62 ).

[0547] Rechargeable battery jump start device 310 ( Figures 26 to 31 This includes a rechargeable battery assembly, which comprises one or more rechargeable battery cells, each having a positive terminal connector or end 335a. Figures 64 to 66 The positive conductive strip 332a is connected to the positive terminal connector connector or end 335a, and the negative conductive strip 332b is connected to the negative terminal connector connector connector or end 335b. High conductivity frame 370 ( Figures 56 to 62 ) connected to battery assembly 333 ( Figures 64 to 66 Positive electrode battery cable 56 ( Figure 9 and Figure 10 ) is connected to the high conductivity frame 370, for example directly or via cam locks 324a, 324b ( Figure 31 ). Negative battery cable 58 ( Figure 9 and Figure 10 It can be accessed via smart switch 150 (see also...) Figure 9 and Figure 10 The smart switch 50 is electrically connected to the high conductivity frame 370. The positive battery clip 60 is connected to the positive battery cable 56, and the negative battery clip 62 is connected to the negative battery cable 58.

[0548] The high conductivity frame 370 includes a positive conductive path from the rechargeable batteries 332, 332, 332, 332, 332, 333, 332 ...

[0549] like Figures 64 to 66 As shown, both the positive conductive member 332a (e.g., a highly conductive strip) and the negative conductive member 332b (e.g., a highly conductive strip) are laterally oriented relative to the length or longitudinal axis of the rechargeable battery cell 335 of each rechargeable battery 332. More specifically, the positive conductive member 332a and the negative conductive member 332b protrude from opposite sides of the rechargeable battery 332 and the rechargeable battery assembly 333. Furthermore, the positive conductive member 332a and the negative conductive member 332b are wider relative to the width of the rechargeable battery cell 335. Figure 64 ), and protrudes from the opposite sides of the rechargeable battery unit 335 and the rechargeable battery assembly 333.

[0550] The positive terminal connector joint or end 332a is the positive terminal foil joint or end of the rechargeable battery cell 335 connected in series at one end, and the negative terminal connector joint or end 332b is the negative terminal foil joint or end of the rechargeable battery cell 335 connected in series at the opposite end. A series of positive terminal foil joints or ends 335a of the rechargeable battery cell 335 are flush-mounted on one side of the positive conductive member 332a (i.e., the high conductive strip 332a), and a series of negative terminal foil joints or ends 335b of the rechargeable battery cell 335 are flush-mounted on one side of the negative conductive member 332b (i.e., the high conductive strip 332b). For example, the positive terminal foil joints or ends 335a and 335b are soldered to the positive conductive member 332a and 332b, respectively. Furthermore, the positive conductive member 332a (i.e., the high conductivity strip 332a) and the negative conductive member 332b (i.e., the high conductivity strip 332b) are each provided with a through hole 332c for connection with the high conductivity frame 370 ( Figure 56 )connect.

[0551] To enhance the conductivity between the series of rechargeable battery cells 335 and the positive conductive member 332a (i.e., high-conductivity strip 332a) and the negative conductive member 332b (i.e., high-conductivity strip 332b), the positive foil connector or end 335a and the negative foil connector or end 335b are at least partially or completely wrapped around the positive conductive member 332a (i.e., high-conductivity strip 332a) and the negative conductive member 332b (i.e., high-conductivity strip 332b), and are also soft-soldered and / or welded to them. The ends of the positive conductive member 332a (i.e., high-conductivity strip 332a) and the negative conductive member 332b (i.e., high-conductivity strip 332b) protrude from the sides of the positive foil connector or end 335a and the negative foil connector or end 335b, respectively.

[0552] Furthermore, the rechargeable battery cells 335 are connected in series and stacked one on top of the other to provide a rechargeable battery assembly, such as Figures 64 to 66 As shown, a stacked arrangement is provided to make the rechargeable battery assembly 333 compact in size. The multilayer battery cells 335 are then covered with a heat-shrinkable material to encapsulate them.

[0553] The rechargeable battery assembly 332 used in the rechargeable jump-start device 310 includes one or more rechargeable battery cells having a positive terminal connector; a negative terminal connector; a positive conductive strip connected to the positive terminal connector; and a negative conductive strip connected to the negative terminal connector.

[0554] Functional block diagram and circuit

[0555] Rechargeable battery jump start device 310 ( Figure 26 The functional block diagram of ) in Figure 67 The schematic circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump-start device 310 is shown in [the diagram]. Figures 68A-1 to 68F-3 As shown in the image.

Claims

1. A rechargeable battery jump-start device, comprising: A rechargeable battery having a first terminal and a second terminal; A first vehicle terminal battery connector is used to connect the rechargeable battery jump start device to a first terminal of the vehicle battery. An array of reverse-charging diodes is coupled between the first terminal of the rechargeable battery and the first vehicle terminal battery connector. The second vehicle terminal battery connector is used to connect the rechargeable battery jump start device to the second terminal of the vehicle battery. A switch for coupling the second terminal of the rechargeable battery to the second vehicle terminal battery connector in order to provide power for bridging and starting the vehicle; A vehicle battery detection system is configured to detect that the vehicle battery may have been disconnected from the first vehicle terminal battery connector or the second vehicle terminal battery connector based on a forward voltage drop that is below a threshold voltage detected on the reverse charging diode array. as well as The microcontroller unit is configured to, in response to receiving a signal from the vehicle battery detection system indicating that the vehicle battery may have been disconnected from the first vehicle terminal battery connector or the second vehicle terminal battery connector, open the switch to disconnect the second terminal of the rechargeable battery from the second vehicle terminal battery connector.

2. The rechargeable battery jump-start device according to claim 1, wherein, The first terminal of the rechargeable battery is the positive terminal, and the second terminal of the rechargeable battery is the negative terminal.

3. The rechargeable battery jump-start device according to claim 2, wherein, The first vehicle terminal battery connector is a positive battery clip, and the second vehicle terminal battery connector is a negative battery clip.

4. The rechargeable battery jump-start device according to claim 1, wherein, If the forward voltage detected on the reverse charging diode array decreases below the threshold voltage, the vehicle battery detection system generates a "low" signal as a signal received by the microcontroller unit. The "low" signal instructs the microcontroller unit to turn on the switch to disconnect the second terminal of the rechargeable battery from the second vehicle terminal battery connector, thereby eliminating the internal battery voltage applied to the first and second vehicle terminal battery connectors and deactivating the first and second vehicle terminal battery connectors.

5. The rechargeable battery jump-start device according to claim 1, wherein, The vehicle battery detection system includes a detection circuit, which includes an operational amplifier subtractor or a differential amplifier and a comparator, wherein the output of the operational amplifier subtractor or the differential amplifier is fed into the comparator.

6. The rechargeable battery jump-start device according to claim 1, wherein, If the forward voltage drop detected on the reverse charging diode array is higher than the threshold voltage, the vehicle battery detection system is configured to generate a signal to the microcontroller unit, allowing the rechargeable battery jump-start device to continue normal operation.

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