Rechargeable battery jump starter device and battery frame

Abstract

To provide a rechargeable battery jump starting device of which weight and size are sharply reduced for portable usage.SOLUTION: A rechargeable battery jump starting device includes: a rechargeable battery; a conductive frame 370 containing a positive polarity conductive frame of which one end part is connected to a positive polarity terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative polarity conductive frame of which one end part is connected to a negative polarity terminal of the rechargeable battery; a positive polarity battery cable having one end part to be connected to the opposite side end part of the positive polarity conductive frame upon movement of the device; a negative polarity battery cable having one end part to be connected to the opposite side end part of the negative polarity conductive frame at the movement time of the device; a positive polarity battery clamp which is connected to the opposite side end part of the positive polarity battery cable; and a negative polarity battery clamp connected with to the opposite side end part of the negative polarity battery cable.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 56

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This PCT application claims priority based on U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 568,967, filed on October 6, 2017; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 569,243, filed on October 6, 2017; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 569,355, filed on October 6, 2017; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 29 / 621,403, filed on October 6, 2017; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 568,537, filed on October 5, 2017; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 568,044, filed on October 4, 2017; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 567,479, filed on October 3, 2017; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 562,713, filed on September 25, 2017; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 561,751, filed on September 22, 2017; and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 561,850, filed on September 22, 2017, the entire contents of all of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present invention relates to a rechargeable battery jump starter device and also to a battery frame, such as a highly conductive battery frame, for use in electronic devices such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starter device for jump starting a battery. The portable rechargeable battery jump starter device is, for example, a portable rechargeable battery jump starter device for high loads and is used to jump start automobiles, heavy machinery, commercial vehicles, commercial equipment, trucks, commercial trucks, buses, front loaders, dozers, backhoes, excavators, rollers, forklifts, special commercial equipment, logging equipment, airplanes, aircraft, jet planes, and other vehicles and equipment.

Background Art

[0003] Currently, there are battery jump starters for light load applications such as jump starting automobiles. These jump starters for light loads include a power supply circuit that includes a battery cable connected to or connectable to a battery.

[0004] Furthermore, there are battery jump starters for high loads that use conventional lead-acid batteries. These jump starters are very heavy (e.g., several hundred pounds (approximately 100 kg to 150 kg)) and large in size, so in order to move these jump starters, for example, a forklift is required. Current high-load battery jump starters are not portable by any means.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need for a portable high-load rechargeable battery jump start device with significantly reduced weight and size that can replace conventional high-load battery jump starters.

[0006] Furthermore, there is a need for a portable high-load rechargeable battery jump start device having a detachable positive cable and a detachable negative cable.

[0007] In addition, there is a need for a portable rechargeable battery jump start device having a main switch backlight system that can assist the user in viewing the main switch and control mode in daylight, sunlight, darkness, or dim light.

[0008] Furthermore, there is a need for a portable rechargeable battery jump start device having an operating mode at 12V and an operating mode at 24V.

[0009] Also, there is a need for a portable rechargeable battery jump start device having a dual battery diode bridge or a reverse charge diode module.

[0010] Furthermore, there is a demand for a portable rechargeable battery jump starter device having a leapfrog charging system.

[0011] In addition, there is a demand for a highly conductive frame, such as a highly conductive rigid frame, for use in a portable rechargeable battery jump starter device so as to conduct as much power as possible from the battery of the portable rechargeable battery jump starter device to the battery to be jump started.

[0012] Also, there is a demand for an improved battery assembly, such as a lithium-ion battery assembly, that can be used together with an electronic device. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starter device.

[0014] The subject matter described herein is directed to a novel portable rechargeable battery jump starter device.

[0015] The subject matter described herein is directed to an improved battery jump starter device.

[0016] The subject matter described herein is directed to an improved portable rechargeable battery jump starter device.

[0017] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starter device for high loads.

[0018] The subject matter described herein is directed to a portable rechargeable battery jump starter device for high loads.

[0019] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, which include or are configured to include one or more batteries connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0020] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable jump start devices, which include or are configured to include one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0021] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, which include or are configured to include one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, and the highly conductive frame is connected or connectable to a positive battery cable and a negative battery cable.

[0022] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, which include or are configured to include one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, and the highly conductive frame is connected or electrically connectable to a positive battery cable and a negative battery cable.

[0023] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, which include or are configured to include a rechargeable battery assembly that includes or is configured to include one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0024] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the device including or configured to include a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, the highly conductive frame being connected or connectable to a positive battery cable and to a negative battery cable.

[0025] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the device including or configured to include one or more rechargeable lithium ion (“Li ion”) batteries connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0026] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the device including or configured to include one or more rechargeable lithium ion (“Li ion”) batteries connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0027] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the device including or configured to include one or more rechargeable lithium ion (“Li ion”) batteries connected to a highly conductive frame or a high current capacity frame.

[0028] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the device including or configured to include two or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0029] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, which include or are configured to include two or more rechargeable Li-ion batteries connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0030] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, which include two or more rechargeable Li-ion batteries connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0031] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, which include or are configured to include two or more rechargeable Li-ion batteries connected to a highly conductive frame or a high current capacity frame.

[0032] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, which include or are configured to include one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, and the highly conductive frame at least partially surrounds the one or more batteries.

[0033] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, which include or are configured to include one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive rigid frame, and the highly conductive rigid frame is configured to at least partially surround the one or more batteries.

[0034] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the device including or configured to include one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, the highly conductive frame being configured to completely enclose the one or more batteries.

[0035] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the device including or configured to include one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, the highly conductive frame being configured to completely enclose the one or more batteries.

[0036] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the device including or configured to include one or more rechargeable Li-ion batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, the highly conductive frame being configured to at least partially enclose the one or more rechargeable batteries.

[0037] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the device including or configured to include one or more rechargeable Li-ion batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, the highly conductive frame being configured to at least partially enclose the one or more rechargeable batteries.

[0038] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the device including or configured to include one or more rechargeable Li-ion batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, the highly conductive frame being configured to completely enclose the one or more rechargeable batteries.

[0039] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, which include or are configured to include one or more rechargeable Li-ion batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, the highly conductive frame being configured to completely surround the one or more rechargeable batteries.

[0040] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, which include or are configured to include one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive rigid frame.

[0041] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, which include or are configured to include one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive rigid frame, the highly conductive rigid frame including one or more conductive frame members.

[0042] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, which include or are configured to include one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, the highly conductive frame including one or more conductive frame members.

[0043] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, which include or are configured to include one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, the highly conductive frame including one or more conductors such as plates, rods, bars, and / or tubes made of conductive metal.

[0044] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, which include or are configured to include one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, the highly conductive frame including one or more conductors such as plates, rods, bars, and / or tubes made of conductive copper (Cu).

[0045] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, which include or are configured to include one or more batteries connected to a highly conductive rigid frame, the highly conductive rigid frame including one or more rigid conductors such as plates, rods, bars, and / or tubes made of conductive copper (Cu).

[0046] The subject matter described herein is directed to highly conductive camlock electrical connection devices.

[0047] The subject matter described herein is directed to highly conductive camlock electrical connection devices for use in battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices.

[0048] The subject matter described herein is directed to highly conductive camlock electrical connection devices combined with battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices.

[0049] The subject matter described herein is directed to highly conductive camlock electrical connection devices including or configured to include male camlock ends removably connected to female camlock ends.

[0050] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a highly conductive camlock electrical connection device that includes or is configured to include a highly conductive male camlock end, a highly conductive female camlock end, and a highly conductive connection configuration therebetween for conducting electrical power between the highly conductive male camlock end and the highly conductive female camlock end when they are coupled together.

[0051] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a highly conductive camlock electrical connection device that includes or is configured to include a highly conductive male camlock end, a highly conductive female camlock end, and a highly conductive connection configuration therebetween for conducting electrical power between the highly conductive male camlock end and the highly conductive female camlock end when they are coupled together, and the connection configuration is configured to provide a clamping force when the male camlock end is rotated within the female camlock device.

[0052] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a highly conductive camlock electrical connection device that includes or is configured to include a highly conductive male camlock end, a highly conductive female camlock end, and a highly conductive connection configuration therebetween for conducting electrical power between the highly conductive male camlock end and the highly conductive female camlock end when they are coupled together, and the male camlock device and the female camlock are formed from a highly conductive material.

[0053] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a highly conductive camlock electrical connection device that includes or is configured to include a highly conductive male camlock end, a highly conductive female camlock end, and a highly conductive connection configuration therebetween for conducting electrical power between the highly conductive male camlock end and the highly conductive female camlock end when they are joined together. The male camlock device and the female camlock are formed from a highly conductive material. The male camlock end includes a pin with teeth, and the female camlock end includes a receptacle with a slot. The receptacle is configured to receive the pin and teeth of the male camlock end.

[0054] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a highly conductive camlock electrical connection device that includes or is configured to include a highly conductive male camlock end, a highly conductive female camlock end, and a highly conductive connection configuration therebetween for conducting electrical power between the highly conductive male camlock end and the highly conductive female camlock end when they are joined together. The male camlock device and the female camlock are formed from a highly conductive material. The male camlock end includes a pin with teeth, and the female camlock end includes a receptacle with a slot. The receptacle is configured to receive the pin and teeth of the male camlock end and the receptacle of the female camlock end is provided with internal threads for cooperating with the teeth of the male camlock end.

[0055] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a highly conductive camlock electrical connection device that includes or is configured to include a highly conductive male camlock end, a highly conductive female camlock end, and a highly conductive connection configuration therebetween for conducting electrical power between the highly conductive male camlock end and the highly conductive female camlock end when they are coupled together. The male camlock device and the female camlock are formed from a highly conductive material. The male camlock end includes a pin with teeth, and the female camlock end includes a receptacle with a slot. The receptacle is configured to receive the pin and teeth of the male camlock end. The receptacle of the female camlock end is provided with internal threads for cooperating with the teeth of the male camlock end. The male camlock end includes an end face portion, and the female camlock end includes an end face portion. These end face portions engage with each other when the camlock connection device is fully tightened.

[0056] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a highly conductive camlock electrical connection device that includes or is configured to include a highly conductive male camlock end, a highly conductive female camlock end, and a highly conductive connection configuration therebetween for conducting electrical power between the highly conductive male camlock end and the highly conductive female camlock end when they are coupled together. The highly conductive camlock electrical connection device further includes a rubber molded cover attached to the male camlock end and another rubber molded cover attached to the female camlock end.

[0057] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a highly conductive camlock electrical connection device that includes or is configured to include a highly conductive male camlock end, a highly conductive female camlock end, and a highly conductive connection configuration therebetween for conducting electrical power between the highly conductive male camlock end and the highly conductive female camlock end when they are coupled together, and further includes a rubber molded cover mounted on the male camlock end and another rubber molded cover mounted on the female camlock end, and the female camlock end is provided with an external thread portion and a nut so that the rubber molded cover can be fixed on the female camlock end.

[0058] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a highly conductive camlock electrical connection device that includes or is configured to include a highly conductive male camlock end, a highly conductive female camlock end, and a highly conductive connection configuration therebetween for conducting electrical power between the highly conductive male camlock end and the highly conductive female camlock end when they are coupled together, and further includes a rubber molded cover mounted on the male camlock end and another rubber molded cover mounted on the female camlock end, and the male camlock end is provided with one or more outwardly extending protrusions that cooperate with one or more internal slots within the rubber molded cover.

[0059] The subject matter described herein is directed to a highly conductive camlock electrical connection device including or configured to include a highly conductive male camlock end, a highly conductive female camlock end, and a highly conductive connection configuration therebetween for conducting electrical power therebetween when the highly conductive male camlock end and the highly conductive female camlock end are coupled to each other. The male camlock end and the female camlock end are formed from a highly conductive material. The male camlock end includes a pin with teeth, and the female camlock end includes a receptacle provided with slots. The receptacle is configured to receive the pin and teeth of the male camlock end, and the slots are provided with an inner surface that functions as a locking body for the teeth of the pin of the female camlock end.

[0060] The subject matter described herein is directed to a highly conductive camlock electrical connection device including or configured to include a highly conductive male camlock end, a highly conductive female camlock end, and a highly conductive connection configuration therebetween for conducting electrical power therebetween when the highly conductive male camlock end and the highly conductive female camlock end are coupled to each other, and further includes a cable connected to the male camlock end.

[0061] The subject matter described herein is directed to a highly conductive camlock electrical connection device including or configured to include a highly conductive male camlock end, a highly conductive female camlock end, and a highly conductive connection configuration therebetween for conducting electrical power therebetween when the highly conductive male camlock end and the highly conductive female camlock end are coupled to each other, and further includes a cable connected to the male camlock end, and the cable is a battery cable.

[0062] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a highly conductive camlock electrical connection device that includes or is configured to include a highly conductive male camlock end, a highly conductive female camlock end, and a highly conductive connection configuration therebetween for conducting electrical power between the highly conductive male camlock end and the highly conductive female camlock end when they are coupled to each other, and further includes a cable connected to the male camlock end, the cable being a battery cable, and in relation to a battery jump start device, the female camlock end is connected to the battery jump start device.

[0063] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a highly conductive camlock electrical connection device that includes or is configured to include a highly conductive male camlock end, a highly conductive female camlock end, and a highly conductive connection configuration therebetween for conducting electrical power between the highly conductive male camlock end and the highly conductive female camlock end when they are coupled to each other, and further includes a cable connected to the male camlock end, the cable being a battery cable, and in relation to a battery jump start device, the female camlock end is connected to the battery jump start device, the battery jump start device includes a highly conductive rigid frame connected to one or more batteries, and the female camlock end is connected to the highly conductive frame.

[0064] The subject matter described herein is directed to a highly conductive camlock electrical connection device that includes or is configured to include a highly conductive male camlock end, a highly conductive female camlock end, and a highly conductive connection configuration therebetween for conducting electrical power between the highly conductive male camlock end and the highly conductive female camlock end when they are coupled to each other, and further includes a cable connected to the male camlock end, the cable being a battery cable, and in relation to a battery jump start device, the female camlock end is connected to the battery jump start device, the battery jump start device includes a highly conductive rigid frame connected to one or more batteries, the female camlock end is connected to the highly conductive frame, and the battery jump start device includes a positive battery cable having a positive battery clamp and connected to the highly conductive rigid frame, and a negative battery cable having a negative battery clamp and connected to the highly conductive rigid frame.

[0065] The subject matter described herein is directed to an improved electrical control switch for an electronic device. The subject matter described herein is directed to an improved electrical control switch for use with a battery jump start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump start device.

[0066] The subject matter described herein is directed to an improved electrical control switch in combination with a battery jump start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump start device.

[0067] The subject matter of the present invention is directed to an improved electrical control switch having a control knob with a backlight.

[0068] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system that includes or is configured to include an electric control switch. The electric control switch includes a control knob having a light-transmitting window, and a backlight disposed on the back side of the control knob, the backlight being configured to light up the light-transmitting window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on.

[0069] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system that includes or is configured to include an electric control switch. The electric control switch includes a control knob having a light-transmitting window, and a backlight disposed on the back side of the control knob, the backlight being configured to light up the light-transmitting window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on. The control knob includes a light-shielding opaque portion and a transparent or see-through portion configured to function as a light-transmitting window.

[0070] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system that includes or is configured to include an electric control switch. The electric control switch includes a control knob having a light-transmitting window, and a backlight disposed on the back side of the control knob, the backlight being configured to light up the light-transmitting window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on. The electric control switch backlight system further includes a printed circuit board disposed on the back side of the control knob, and the backlight is a light-emitting diode (LED) mounted on the printed circuit board.

[0071] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electric control switch backlight system including or configured to include an electric control switch. The electric control switch includes a control knob having a light-transmitting window, and a backlight disposed on the back side of the control knob, the backlight being configured to light up the light-transmitting window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on. The electric control switch backlight system further includes an electronic device, and the control switch is mounted on the electronic device.

[0072] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electric control switch backlight system including or configured to include an electric control switch. The electric control switch includes a control knob having a light-transmitting window, and a backlight disposed on the back side of the control knob, the backlight being configured to light up the light-transmitting window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on. The electric control switch backlight system further includes an electronic device, and the control switch is mounted on the electronic device, and the electronic device is a battery jump start device.

[0073] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electric control switch backlight system including or configured to include an electric control switch. The electric control switch includes a control knob having a light-transmitting window, and a backlight disposed on the back side of the control knob, the backlight being configured to light up the light-transmitting window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on. The electric control switch backlight system further includes an electronic device, and the control switch is mounted on the electronic device. The jump start device includes a cover, a battery disposed inside the cover, a positive cable having a positive clamp and connected to the battery, and a negative cable having a negative clamp and connected to a highly conductive rigid frame.

[0074] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system including or configured to include an electric control switch, the electric control switch including a control knob having a light-transmitting window and a backlight disposed on the back side of the control knob, the backlight being configured to light up the light-transmitting window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on. The electric control switch backlight system further includes an electronic device, the control switch being mounted on the electronic device. The jump starter device includes a cover, a first 12V battery disposed inside the cover, a second 12V battery disposed inside the cover, a positive cable having a positive clamp and connected to the battery, and a negative cable having a negative clamp and connected to a highly conductive rigid frame. The control switch passes through the cover and is electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery. The control knob is configured to be selectively rotatable between a 12V operating position and a 24V operating position. The control switch is configured to selectively operate the jump starter device in a 12V mode or a 24V mode.

[0075] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system including or configured to include an electric control switch. The electric control switch includes a control knob having a light-transmissive window and a backlight disposed on the back side of the control knob, the backlight being configured to light the light-transmissive window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on. The electric control switch backlight system further includes an electronic device, and the control switch is mounted on the electronic device. The jump starter device includes a cover, a first 12V battery disposed inside the cover, a second 12V battery disposed inside the cover, a highly conductive rigid frame member connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, a backlight LED for lighting the transparent or see-through portion of the control knob and mounted on a printed circuit board, a positive cable having a positive clamp and connected to the battery, a negative cable having a negative clamp and connected to the highly conductive rigid frame, and a printed circuit board disposed inside the cover. The control switch passes through the cover and is electrically connected to the highly conductive rigid frame. The control knob is configured to be selectively rotatable between a 12V operating position and a 24V operating position, and the control switch is configured to selectively operate the jump starter device in a 12V mode or a 24V mode.

[0076] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system including or configured to include an electric control switch. The electric control switch includes a control knob having a light-transmissive window and a backlight disposed on the back side of the control knob, the backlight being configured to light the light-transmissive window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on. The electric control switch backlight system is configured to light the backlight when the electric control switch backlight system is turned on.

[0077] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system including or configured to include an electric control switch, the electric control switch including a control knob having a light-transmitting window and a backlight disposed on the back side of the control knob, the backlight being configured to light up the light-transmitting window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on, and the electric control switch backlight system further including an interface disposed on the back side of the control knob.

[0078] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system including or configured to include an electric control switch, the electric control switch including a control knob having a light-transmitting window and a backlight disposed on the back side of the control knob, the backlight being configured to light up the light-transmitting window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on, and the electric control switch backlight system further including an interface disposed on the back side of the control knob, the interface including a membrane label.

[0079] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system including or configured to include an electric control switch, the electric control switch including a control knob having a light-transmitting window and a backlight disposed on the back side of the control knob, the backlight being configured to light up the light-transmitting window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on, and the electric control switch backlight system further including an interface disposed on the back side of the control knob, the interface including a membrane label, and the interface including one or more backlight indicators.

[0080] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electric control switch backlight system that includes or is configured to include an electric control switch. The electric control switch includes a control knob having a light-transmissive window and a backlight disposed on the back side of the control knob, the backlight being configured to light up the light-transmissive window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on. The electric control switch backlight system further includes an interface disposed on the back side of the control knob. The interface includes a membrane label and the interface includes one or more backlight indicators, the one or more backlight indicators being configured to selectively display the voltage mode of operation of the battery jump start device.

[0081] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electric control switch backlight system that includes or is configured to include an electric control switch. The electric control switch includes a control knob having a light-transmissive window and a backlight disposed on the back side of the control knob, the backlight being configured to light up the light-transmissive window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on. The electric control switch backlight system further includes an interface disposed on the back side of the control knob. The interface includes a membrane label and the interface includes one or more backlight indicators, the one or more backlight indicators being configured to variably display the real-time operating voltage of the battery jump start device.

[0082] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electrical control switch backlight system including or configured to include an electrical control switch, the electrical control switch including a control knob having a light-transmissive window and a backlight disposed on the back side of the control knob, the backlight being configured to light the light-transmissive window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on, the electrical control switch backlight system further including an interface disposed on the back side of the control knob, the interface including a membrane label, the interface including one or more backlight indicators, the one or more backlight indicators being configured to be lit when a battery jump start device is turned on.

[0083] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electrical control switch backlight system including or configured to include an electrical control switch, the electrical control switch including a control knob having a light-transmissive window and a backlight disposed on the back side of the control knob, the backlight being configured to light the light-transmissive window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on, the electrical control switch backlight system further including an electronic device, the control switch being mounted on the electronic device, the jump start device including a cover, a battery disposed inside the cover, a positive cable having a positive clamp and connected to the battery, and a negative cable having a negative clamp and connected to a highly conductive rigid frame, the battery being a first 12V battery and a second 12V battery.

[0084] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system including or configured to include an electric control switch, the electric control switch including a control knob having a light-transmitting window and a backlight disposed on the back side of the control knob, the backlight being configured to light up the light-transmitting window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on, the electric control switch backlight system further including an electronic device, the control switch being mounted on the electronic device, the jump starter including a cover, a battery disposed inside the cover, a positive cable having a positive clamp and connected to the battery, and a negative cable having a negative clamp and connected to a highly conductive rigid frame, the battery being a Li-ion battery.

[0085] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system including or configured to include an electric control switch. The electric control switch includes a control knob having a light-transmitting window and a backlight disposed on the back side of the control knob, the backlight being configured to light up the light-transmitting window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on. The electric control switch backlight system further includes an electronic device, the control switch being mounted on the electronic device, the electronic device being a battery jump charging device. The battery jump charging device includes a cover, a first 12V battery disposed inside the cover, a second 12V battery disposed inside the cover, a positive cable having a positive clamp and connected to the battery, and a negative cable having a negative clamp and connected to a highly conductive rigid frame. The control switch penetrates the cover and is electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery. The control knob is configured to be selectively rotatable between a 12V operating position and a 24V operating position. The control switch is configured to selectively operate the battery jump charging device in a 12V mode or a 24V mode. The battery jump charging device further includes a highly conductive rigid frame electrically connected to the first 12V battery, the second 12V battery, and the control switch. The control switch is configured to selectively operate the battery jump charging device in a 12V mode or a 24V mode.

[0086] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system that includes or is configured to include an electric control switch. The electric control switch includes a control knob having a light-transmitting window and a backlight disposed on the back side of the control knob, and the backlight is configured to light up the light-transmitting window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on. The electric control switch backlight system further includes an electronic device, and the control switch is mounted on the electronic device. The electronic device is a battery jump charging device, and the battery jump charging device includes a cover, a first 12V battery disposed inside the cover, a second 12V battery disposed inside the cover, a positive cable having a positive clamp and connected to the battery, and a negative cable having a negative clamp and connected to a highly conductive rigid frame. The control switch penetrates the cover and is electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery. The control knob is configured to be selectively rotatable between a 12V operating position and a 24V operating position, and the control switch is configured to selectively operate the battery jump charging device in a 12V mode or a 24V mode. The battery jump charging device further includes a highly conductive rigid frame electrically connected to the first 12V battery, the second 12V battery, and the control switch. The control switch is configured to selectively operate the battery jump charging device in a 12V mode or a 24V mode. The battery jump charging device further includes an interface disposed between the control knob and the cover of the battery jump charging device.

[0087] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system including or configured to include an electric control switch. The electric control switch includes a control knob having a light-transmitting window and a backlight disposed on the back side of the control knob, the backlight being configured to light up the light-transmitting window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on. The electric control switch backlight system further includes an electronic device, the control switch being mounted on the electronic device, the electronic device being a battery jump charging device, the battery jump charging device including a cover, a first 12V battery disposed inside the cover, a second 12V battery disposed inside the cover, a positive cable having a positive clamp and connected to the battery, and a negative cable having a negative clamp and connected to a highly conductive rigid frame. The control switch penetrates the cover and is electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery. The control knob is configured to be selectively rotatable between a 12V operating position and a 24V operating position, and the control switch is configured to selectively operate the battery jump charging device in a 12V mode or a 24V mode. The battery jump charging device further includes a highly conductive rigid frame electrically connected to the first 12V battery, the second 12V battery, and the control switch. The control switch is configured to selectively operate the battery jump charging device in a 12V mode or a 24V mode. The battery jump charging device further includes an interface disposed between the control knob and the cover of the battery jump charging device, the interface including a 12V backlight indicator and a 24V backlight. The battery jump charging device is configured to selectively turn on the 12V backlight indicator or the 24V backlight indicator when a 12V operating mode or a 24V operating mode is selected by rotating the control knob of the control switch.

[0088] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electro-optical position detection switch system for an electronic device.

[0089] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an improved electro-optical position detection switch system for use in a battery jump start device such as a portable rechargeable jump start device.

[0090] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an improved electro-optical position detection switch system in combination with a battery jump start device such as a portable rechargeable jump start device.

[0091] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electro-optical position detection switch system, the electro-optical position detection switch system including a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, an electrical control switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electrical control 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 electrical control switch, and an optical coupler electrically connected to the microcontroller and providing a signal indicating the position of the electrical control switch to the microcontroller.

[0092] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electro-optical position detection switch system, the electro-optical position detection switch system comprising a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, an electrical control switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electrical control 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 electrical control switch, and an optical coupler electrically connected to the microcontroller and providing a signal indicating the position of the electrical control switch to the microcontroller. The electro-optical position detection switch system further includes an enable circuit configured to reduce the parasitic current when the electro-optical position detection switch system is in the "off" state, the enable circuit including a transistor that functions as an electrical switch when the electro-optical position detection switch system is in the "on" state.

[0093] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electro-optical position detection switch system, the electro-optical position detection switch system including a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, and an electrical control switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electrical control 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 electrical control switch, and an optical coupler electrically connected to the microcontroller and providing a signal indicating the position of the electrical control switch to the microcontroller. The electro-optical position detection switch system further includes an enable circuit configured to reduce the parasitic current when the electro-optical position detection switch system is in an "off" state. The enable circuit includes a transistor that functions as an electrical switch when the electro-optical position detection switch system is in an "on" state. The enable circuit is configured such that when the transistor is "on" and the first battery and the second battery are connected in parallel, current can flow from the first battery to the second battery.

[0094] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electro-optical position detection switch system, which includes a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, and an electrical control switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery. The electrical control switch has 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. The electro-optical position detection switch system further includes a microcontroller electrically connected to the electrical control switch, and an optical coupler electrically connected to the microcontroller. The optical coupler provides a signal indicating the position of the electrical control switch to the microcontroller. The electro-optical position detection switch system further includes an enable circuit configured to reduce the parasitic current when the electro-optical position detection switch system is in the "off" state. The enable circuit includes a transistor that functions as an electrical switch when the electro-optical position detection switch system is in the "on" state. When the transistor is "on", the enable circuit is configured such that current can flow from the first battery to the second battery when the first battery and the second battery are connected in parallel, and the enable circuit is configured such that current cannot flow from the first battery to the second battery when the first battery and the second battery are connected in series.

[0095] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electro-optical position detection switch system, which includes a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, an electrical control switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and 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 electrical control switch, and an optical coupler electrically connected to the microcontroller and providing a signal indicating the position of the electrical control switch to the microcontroller. The enable circuit is configured such that the optical coupler can provide a signal to the microcontroller informing which position the control switch is in, based on whether current is flowing or not flowing.

[0096] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electro-optical position detection switch system, which includes a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, and an electrical control switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery. The electrical control switch has 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. The system also includes a microcontroller electrically connected to the electrical control switch, and an optical coupler electrically connected to the microcontroller. The optical coupler provides a signal indicating the position of the electrical control switch to the microcontroller. The enable circuit is configured such that the optical coupler can provide a signal to the microcontroller indicating the position of the control switch based on whether current is flowing or not. The enable circuit is configured such that opposite signals can be provided as individual inputs to the microcontroller unit so that the microcontroller unit can determine that the control switch is in an "intermediate" position between the 12V position and the 24V position.

[0097] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a portable battery jump start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump start device. The portable battery jump start device includes a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and an electrical control switch electrically connected to the highly conductive frame, the first 12V battery, and the second 12V battery. The electrical control switch has 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. The portable battery jump start device further includes a microcontroller electrically connected to the highly conductive frame, and a dual battery diode bridge electrically connected to the highly conductive frame. The dual battery diode bridge has two diode channels for supporting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery to protect against reverse charging after jump starting a vehicle.

[0098] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices. The battery jump start device includes a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and an electrical control switch electrically connected to the highly conductive frame, the first 12V battery, and the second 12V battery. The electrical control switch has 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. The battery jump start device further includes a microcontroller electrically connected to the highly conductive frame, and a dual battery diode bridge electrically connected to the highly conductive frame. The dual battery diode bridge has two diode channels for supporting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery to protect against reverse charging after the vehicle has been jump started. The dual battery diode bridge is configured as a reverse charge diode module.

[0099] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices. The battery jump start device includes a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and an electrical control switch electrically connected to the highly conductive frame, the first 12V battery, and the second 12V battery. The electrical control switch has 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. The battery jump start device further includes a microcontroller electrically connected to the highly conductive frame and a dual battery diode bridge electrically connected to the highly conductive frame. The dual battery diode bridge has two diode channels for supporting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery to protect against reverse charging after the vehicle is jump started. The reverse charge diode module includes an upper diode channel for supporting the current flowing through the first 12V battery and a lower diode channel for supporting the current flowing through the second 12V battery.

[0100] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices. The battery jump start device includes a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and an electrical control switch electrically connected to the highly conductive frame, the first 12V battery, and the second 12V battery. The electrical control switch has 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. The battery jump start device also includes a microcontroller electrically connected to the highly conductive frame, and a dual battery diode bridge electrically connected to the highly conductive frame. The dual battery diode bridge has two diode channels for supporting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery to protect against reverse charging after jump starting a vehicle. The reverse charge diode module includes an upper diode channel for supporting the current flowing through the first 12V battery and a lower diode channel for supporting the current flowing through the second 12V battery. The upper diode channel and the lower diode channel are connected to the bar of the highly conductive frame that is connected to the positive output of the battery jump start device so that the current from the upper diode channel and the current from the lower diode channel can be combined.

[0101] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices. The battery jump start device includes a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and an electrical control switch electrically connected to the highly conductive frame, the first 12V battery, and the second 12V battery. The electrical control switch has 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. The battery jump start device also includes a microcontroller electrically connected to the highly conductive frame and a dual battery diode bridge electrically connected to the highly conductive frame. The dual battery diode bridge has two diode channels for supporting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery to protect against reverse charging after vehicle jump start. The dual battery diode bridge is a reverse charging diode module, and the reverse charging diode module includes an upper conductive bar electrically connected to the upper diode channel, a lower conductive bar electrically connected to the lower diode channel, and a central conductive bar disposed between the upper conductive bar and the lower conductive bar and electrically connected to both the upper diode channel and the lower diode channel.

[0102] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the battery jump start device including 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, and an electrical control switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the first 12V battery, and the second 12V battery, the electrical control 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 and configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0103] The subject matter described herein is directed to portable battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the portable battery jump start device including 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, and an electrical control switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the first 12V battery, and the second 12V battery, the electrical control 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 and configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the charger being configured to incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery such that the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery can be maintained at potentials close to each other during a charging sequence.

[0104] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices. The battery jump start device includes a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, a conductive wiring assembly or a conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and an electrical control switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or the conductive frame, the first 12V battery, and the second 12V battery. The electrical control switch has 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. The battery jump start device further includes a charger connected to the conductive wiring assembly or the conductive frame. The charger is configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and is driven to first charge the battery with the lowest voltage or charge amount among the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0105] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices. The battery jump start device includes a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, a conductive wiring assembly or a conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and an electrical control switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or the conductive frame, the first 12V battery, and the second 12V battery. The electrical control switch has 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. The battery jump start device also includes a charger connected to the conductive wiring assembly or the conductive frame and configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery. The charger is configured to maintain the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery at a potential close to each other during the charging sequence and to charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery incrementally. The charger is driven to first charge the battery with the lowest voltage or charge amount among the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0106] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to portable battery jump start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices. A portable battery jump start device includes a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, a conductive wiring assembly or a conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and an electrical control switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or the conductive frame, the first 12V battery, and the second 12V battery. The electrical control switch has 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. The portable battery jump start device also includes a charger connected to the conductive wiring assembly or the conductive frame and configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery. The charger is configured to incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery sequentially with a fixed voltage increment.

[0107] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, which include 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, and an electrical control switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the first 12V battery, and the second 12V battery, the electrical control 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 and configured to sequentially charge 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 incrementally with a variable voltage increment.

[0108] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, which include 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, and an electrical control switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the first 12V battery, and the second 12V battery, the electrical control 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 and configured to sequentially charge 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 incrementally with random voltage increments.

[0109] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices. The battery jump start device includes a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, a conductive wiring assembly or a conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and an electrical control switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or the conductive frame, the first 12V battery, and the second 12V battery. The electrical control switch has 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. The battery jump start device further includes a charger connected to the conductive wiring assembly or the conductive frame, and the charger is configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery. The charger is configured to incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery sequentially with a fixed voltage increment, and the charger is configured to incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery sequentially with an increment of 100 millivolts (mV).

[0110] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices. The battery jump start device includes a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, a conductive wiring assembly or a conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and an electrical control switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or the conductive frame, the first 12V battery, and the second 12V battery. The electrical control switch has 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. The battery jump start device further includes a charger connected to the conductive wiring assembly or the conductive frame, the charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery. The charger is driven to first charge the battery with the lowest voltage or charge amount among the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and the voltage increment during charging is set to be a part or just a small part of the total charging voltage required to fully charge the first 12V battery or the second 12V battery.

[0111] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices. The battery jump start device includes a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, a conductive wiring assembly or a conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and an electrical control switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or the conductive frame, the first 12V battery, and the second 12V battery. The electrical control switch has 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. The battery jump start device further includes a charger connected to the conductive wiring assembly or the conductive frame, and the charger is configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery. The battery jump start device further includes a programmable microcontroller electrically connected to the charger so as to be able to control the operation of the charger.

[0112] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices. The battery jump start device includes a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, a conductive wiring assembly or a conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and an electrical control switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or the conductive frame, the first 12V battery, and the second 12V battery. The electrical control switch has 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. The battery jump start device further includes a charger connected to the conductive wiring assembly or the conductive frame and configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery. The battery jump start device further includes a peak voltage blocking member for preventing overcharging of the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0113] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, which include 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, and an electrical control switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the first 12V battery, and the second 12V battery, the electrical control 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 and configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the charger being configured to incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery sequentially with variable voltage increments, and a programmable microcontroller configured to provide a charge timeout.

[0114] The subject matter described herein is directed to a leapfrog charging system and method for an electronic device.

[0115] The subject matter described herein is directed to a leapfrog charging system and method for use in battery jump start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices.

[0116] The subject matter described herein is directed to a leapfrog charging system and method for an electronic device having at least a first rechargeable battery and a second rechargeable battery, the system and method including or configured to selectively charge the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in a charging sequence.

[0117] The subject matter described herein is directed to a leapfrog charging system and method for an electronic device having at least a first rechargeable battery and a second rechargeable battery, including or configured to selectively charge the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in a charging sequence, the charging sequence being an incremental charging sequence.

[0118] The subject matter described herein is directed to a leapfrog charging system and method for an electronic device having at least a first rechargeable battery and a second rechargeable battery, including or configured to selectively charge the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in a charging sequence, the charging sequence being an incremental charging sequence, and in the incremental charging sequence, charging the first 12V battery or the second 12V battery with an increment smaller than the total of the charging increments for fully charging the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0119] The subject matter described herein is directed to a leapfrog charging system and method for an electronic device having at least a first rechargeable battery and a second rechargeable battery, including or configured to selectively charge the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in a charging sequence, the charging sequence being an incremental charging sequence, and the incremental charging sequence being an alternating charging sequence between the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0120] The subject matter described herein is directed to a leapfrog charging system and method for an electronic device having at least a first rechargeable battery and a second rechargeable battery, including or configured to selectively charge the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in a charging sequence, the charging sequence being an incremental charging sequence, and in the incremental charging sequence, alternately performing a charging sequence of one of the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery more than once before performing a charging sequence of the other of the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0121] The subject matter described herein is directed to a leapfrog charging system and method for an electronic device having at least a first rechargeable battery and a second rechargeable battery, including or configured to selectively charge the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in a charging sequence, the charging sequence being a programmed sequence.

[0122] The subject matter described herein is directed to a leapfrog charging system and method for an electronic device having at least a first rechargeable battery and a second rechargeable battery, including or configured to selectively charge the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in a charging sequence, the charging sequence including one or more charging pauses.

[0123] The subject matter described herein is directed to a leapfrog charging system and method for an electronic device having at least a first rechargeable battery and a second rechargeable battery, including or configured to selectively charge the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in a charging sequence, the charging sequence being a programmed sequence, and all of the charging time increment, the voltage increment, and the charging speed being adjustable within the programmed sequence.

[0124] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a highly conductive frame for use in an electronic device.

[0125] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a highly conductive frame for use with a battery assembly of an electronic device or for use as part of a battery assembly of an electronic device.

[0126] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a highly conductive frame for use in a battery jump start device such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starter.

[0127] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a highly conductive frame in combination with a battery jump start device such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starter.

[0128] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a highly conductive frame for connecting a battery to a positive cable and a negative cable so as to be usable in a battery jump start device such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starter.

[0129] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a battery assembly including or configured to include a battery connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0130] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a battery assembly including or configured to include a battery connected to a highly conductive frame so as to be usable in a battery jump start device such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starter.

[0131] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, and the battery jump start device includes or is configured to include a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0132] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, and the battery jump start device includes or is configured to include a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and the battery jump start device is an electrical control switch electrically connected to the highly conductive frame, the first 12V battery, and the second 12V battery, and further includes an electrical control 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.

[0133] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, and the battery jump start device includes or is configured to include a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and the highly conductive frame is semi-rigid.

[0134] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, and the battery jump start device includes or is configured to include a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and the highly conductive frame is rigid.

[0135] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the battery jump start device including or comprising a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the highly conductive frame having a three-dimensional (3D) frame structure.

[0136] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the battery jump start device including or comprising a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the highly conductive frame including a plurality of highly conductive frame members connected to each other.

[0137] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices, such as portable rechargeable jump start devices, the battery jump start device including or comprising a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the highly conductive frame including a plurality of highly conductive frame members, at least one of the conductive frame members including a through hole.

[0138] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices, such as portable rechargeable jump start devices, the battery jump start device including or comprising a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the highly conductive frame including a plurality of highly conductive frame members, at least one of the conductive frame members including at least one through hole located at one or more ends of at least one of the conductive frame members.

[0139] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the battery jump start device including or comprising a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the highly conductive frame including a plurality of highly conductive frame members, at least one of the plurality of highly conductive frame members including at least one through hole, the at least one through hole being disposed at one end of the highly conductive frame member, and adjacent highly conductive frames being fixed to each other using highly conductive bolts and nuts.

[0140] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the battery jump start device including or comprising a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the highly conductive frame including a plurality of highly conductive frame members, and at least one frame member being provided with at least one flat end having a through hole.

[0141] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the battery jump start device including or comprising a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the highly conductive frame including a plurality of highly conductive frame members, at least one of the conductive frame members including a through hole, and a ring-shaped through hole being provided on at least one end of the at least one conductive frame member.

[0142] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the battery jump start device including or comprising a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and other electrical components of the portable jump start device being bolted onto the highly conductive frame.

[0143] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the battery jump start device including or comprising a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the battery jump start device further including an electrical control switch electrically connected to the highly conductive frame, the first 12V battery, and the second 12V battery, the electrical control 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 the control switch being bolted onto the highly conductive frame.

[0144] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the battery jump start device including or comprising a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the highly conductive frame including a plurality of highly conductive frame members, the highly conductive frame members being formed from a flat metallic stock material.

[0145] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, which includes 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 having one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a negative battery cable having one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a positive battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, and is configured to include or comprise these components.

[0146] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, which includes 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 having one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a negative battery cable having one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a positive battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, and is configured to include or comprise these components, and the conductive frame includes conductive frame members connected to each other.

[0147] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, which includes 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 having one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a negative battery cable having one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a positive battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, and is configured to include or include these components. The conductive frame includes conductive frame members connected to each other, and the conductive frame members are one or more selected from the group consisting of a conductive bar, a conductive plate, a conductive rod, and a conductive tube.

[0148] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, which includes 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 having one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a negative battery cable having one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a positive battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, and is configured to include or include these components. The conductive frame includes conductive frame members connected to each other, and the conductive frame members are flat conductive bars having one or more bending portions along the length of the conductive frame members.

[0149] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, the rechargeable battery jump starter device comprising a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame having one end connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame having one end connected to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery, a positive battery cable having one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a negative battery cable having one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a positive battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, and being configured to include or include, the conductive frame including conductive frame members connected to each other, the conductive frame members being disposed adjacent to the side surface of the rechargeable battery.

[0150] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, the rechargeable battery jump starter device comprising a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame having one end connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame having one end connected to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery, a positive battery cable having one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a negative battery cable having one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a positive battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, and being configured to include or include, the conductive frame including conductive frame members connected to each other, the conductive frame members being disposed adjacent to the side surface of the rechargeable battery, and the conductive frame at least partially surrounding the rechargeable battery.

[0151] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device. The rechargeable battery jump starter device includes 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 having one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a negative battery cable having one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a positive battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the negative cable. The conductive frame includes conductive frame members connected to each other, and each of the conductive frame members is provided with a through hole located at at least one end thereof so as to accommodate a fastening member for connecting the conductive frame members to each other, or so as to accommodate a fastening member for connecting each frame member to an electrical component.

[0152] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, which includes 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 having one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame when the rechargeable battery jump starter device operates, a negative battery cable having one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame when the rechargeable battery jump starter device operates, a positive battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the negative cable. The positive conductive frame is connected to a positive cam lock so as to be removably connectable to the positive cable, and the negative conductive frame is connected to a negative cam lock so as to be removably connectable to the negative cable.

[0153] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, which includes 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 having one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a negative battery cable having one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a positive battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the negative cable. The rechargeable battery is a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells, a positive conductive bar connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery, and a negative conductive bar connected to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery.

[0154] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, which includes 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 having one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a negative battery cable having one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a positive battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, and is configured to include or be composed of these components. The rechargeable battery is a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells, a positive conductive bar connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery, and a negative conductive bar connected to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery. Both the positive conductive bar and the negative conductive bar are oriented horizontally with respect to the length of the one or more rechargeable battery cells.

[0155] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, which includes 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 having one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a negative battery cable having one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a positive battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the negative cable. The rechargeable battery is a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells, a positive conductive bar connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery, and a negative conductive bar connected to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery. Both the positive conductive bar and the negative conductive bar are oriented laterally with respect to the length of the one or more rechargeable battery cells. The conductive bar is wider than the width of the one or more rechargeable battery cells, and each of the conductive bars protrudes from the side surface of the rechargeable battery assembly.

[0156] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, which includes 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 having one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a negative battery cable having one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a positive battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the negative cable. The rechargeable battery is a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells, a positive conductive bar connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery, and a negative conductive bar connected to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery. Through holes for connection to the conductive frame are provided in each of the positive conductive bar and the negative conductive bar.

[0157] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, which includes 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 having one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a negative battery cable having one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a positive battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, and the rechargeable battery jump starter device further includes a switch connected between the negative conductive bar and the negative cable so that the negative conductive bar can be selectively electrically connected to the negative cable during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device.

[0158] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, which includes 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 having one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a negative battery cable having one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, a positive battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the negative cable. The rechargeable battery jump starter device further includes a switch connected between the negative conductive bar and the negative cable so that the negative conductive bar can be selectively electrically connected to the negative cable during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device. The switch is a smart switch that electrically connects the negative conductive bar to the negative cable only when it detects that the positive clamp and the negative clamp are properly connected to the battery to be jump started.

[0159] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, which includes 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 clamp connected to the opposite end of the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, or is configured to include the above components.

[0160] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a battery assembly for an electronic device.

[0161] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device.

[0162] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a battery assembly for use in a battery jump starter device such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starter device.

[0163] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a battery assembly combined with a battery jump starter device such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starter device.

[0164] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device such as a battery jump starter, the device including or configured to include 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.

[0165] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device such as a battery jump starter, the device including or configured to include 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, and both the positive highly conductive member and the negative highly conductive member are oriented transverse to the lengths of the corresponding positive and negative foils, respectively.

[0166] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device such as a battery jump starter, the device including or configured to include 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, and both the positive highly conductive member and the negative highly conductive member are oriented transverse to the lengths of the corresponding positive and negative foils, respectively, and the highly conductive members are each wider than the corresponding positive and negative foils.

[0167] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device such as a battery jump starter. The device includes or is configured to include 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. The highly conductive member is oriented flat with respect to both ends of the at least one battery cell.

[0168] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device such as a battery jump starter. The device includes or is configured to include 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. The highly conductive member is provided with a through hole for connection to the electronic device using a fastening member consisting of a bolt and a nut.

[0169] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device such as a battery jump starter. The device includes or is configured to include 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. The highly conductive member is formed from a plate type or bar type material.

[0170] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device such as a battery jump starter. The device includes or is configured to include 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. The positive foil at least partially encloses the positive highly conductive member, and the negative foil at least partially encloses the negative highly conductive member.

[0171] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device such as a battery jump starter device. The device includes or is configured to include 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 negative highly conductive member connected to the negative foil. The positive foil at least partially encloses the positive highly conductive member, the negative foil at least partially encloses the negative highly conductive member, and the positive foil and the negative foil completely enclose the corresponding positive and negative highly conductive members, respectively.

[0172] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device such as a battery jump starter device. The device includes or is configured to include 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 negative highly conductive member connected to the negative foil. The positive foil is soldered or welded to the positive highly conductive member, and the negative foil is soldered or welded to the negative highly conductive member.

[0173] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device such as a battery jump starter device. The device includes or is configured to include 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 negative highly conductive member connected to the negative foil. At least one battery cell is a plurality of battery cells stacked on top of each other.

[0174] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device such as a battery jump starter. The device includes or is configured to include 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 negative highly conductive member connected to the negative foil, and the battery assembly is covered by a heat shrink material.

[0175] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter, and includes or is configured to include a power circuit including a rechargeable battery assembly having one or more rechargeable battery cells and including a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive bar connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive bar connected to the negative terminal connector, and a conductive frame connected to the battery assembly.

[0176] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter, and includes or is configured to include a power circuit including a rechargeable battery assembly having one or more rechargeable battery cells and including a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive bar connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive bar 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 clamp connected to the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the negative cable.

[0177] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device and includes or is configured to include a rechargeable battery assembly having one or more rechargeable battery cells and including a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive bar connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive bar 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 clamp connected to the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the negative cable.

[0178] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device and includes or is configured to include a rechargeable battery assembly having one or more rechargeable battery cells and including a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive bar connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive bar 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 clamp connected to the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the negative cable, and the conductive frame includes a positive conductive path from the positive terminal connector of the battery assembly to the connection location for the positive battery cable and a negative conductive path from the negative terminal connector of the battery assembly to the connection location for the negative battery cable.

[0179] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device and includes or is configured to include a rechargeable battery assembly having one or more rechargeable battery cells and including a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive bar connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive bar connected to the negative terminal connector, a conductive frame connected to the battery assembly, a positive battery cable connected to the conductive frame, a negative battery cable connectable to the conductive frame, a positive battery clamp connected to the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the negative cable. Both the positive and negative conductive bars are oriented transverse to the length of the one or more rechargeable battery cells.

[0180] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device and includes or is configured to include a rechargeable battery assembly having one or more rechargeable battery cells and including a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive bar connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive bar connected to the negative terminal connector, a conductive frame connected to the battery assembly, a positive battery cable connected to the conductive frame, a negative battery cable connectable to the conductive frame, a positive battery clamp connected to the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the negative cable. Both the positive and negative conductive bars are oriented transverse to the length of the one or more rechargeable battery cells, and the conductive bars are wider compared to the width of the one or more rechargeable battery cells, and each of the conductive bars protrudes from a side surface of the rechargeable battery assembly.

[0181] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device and includes or is configured to include a rechargeable battery assembly having one or more rechargeable battery cells and including a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive bar connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive bar connected to the negative terminal connector. The rechargeable battery assembly also includes a conductive frame connected to the battery assembly, a positive battery cable connected to the conductive frame, a negative battery cable connectable to the conductive frame, a positive battery clamp connected to the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the negative cable. 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.

[0182] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device and includes or is configured to include a rechargeable battery assembly having one or more rechargeable battery cells and including a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive bar connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive bar connected to the negative terminal connector. The rechargeable battery assembly also includes a conductive frame connected to the battery assembly, a positive battery cable connected to the conductive frame, a negative battery cable connectable to the conductive frame, a positive battery clamp connected to the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the negative cable. The side surface of the positive conductive bar is flatly connected to the positive foil end of one or more battery cells, and the side surface of the negative conductive bar is flatly connected to the negative foil end of one or more battery cells.

[0183] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device and includes or is configured to include a rechargeable battery assembly having one or more rechargeable battery cells and including a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive bar connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive bar 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 clamp connected to the positive cable; and a negative battery clamp connected to the negative cable. Each of the positive and negative conductive bars is provided with a through hole for connection to the conductive frame.

[0184] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device and includes or is configured to include a rechargeable battery assembly having one or more rechargeable battery cells and including a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive bar connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive bar 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 clamp connected to the positive cable; and a negative battery clamp connected to the negative cable. The positive terminal connector is the positive foil end of one or more rechargeable battery cells, the negative terminal connector is the negative foil end of one or more rechargeable battery cells, the positive foil end at least partially wraps around the positive conductive bar, and the negative foil end at least partially wraps around the negative conductive bar.

[0185] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device and includes or is configured to include a rechargeable battery assembly having one or more rechargeable battery cells and including a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive bar connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive bar 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 clamp connected to the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the negative cable. 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. The positive foil end at least partially wraps around the positive conductive bar, and the negative foil end at least partially wraps around the negative conductive bar. The positive foil end completely wraps around the positive conductive bar of the rechargeable battery assembly, and the negative foil end completely wraps around the negative conductive bar of the rechargeable battery assembly.

[0186] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device and includes or is configured to include a rechargeable battery assembly having one or more rechargeable battery cells and including a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive bar connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive bar 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 clamp connected to the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the negative cable. The positive foil end is soldered or welded to the positive conductive bar, and the negative foil end is soldered or welded to the negative conductive bar.

[0187] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device and includes or is configured to include a rechargeable battery assembly having one or more rechargeable battery cells configured in series and stacked together so as to provide a rechargeable battery assembly, a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive bar connected to the positive terminal connector, a negative conductive bar 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 clamp connected to the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the negative cable.

[0188] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device and includes or is configured to include a rechargeable battery assembly having one or more rechargeable battery cells configured in series and stacked together so as to provide a rechargeable battery assembly, a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive bar connected to the positive terminal connector, a negative conductive bar 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 clamp connected to the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the negative cable. The stacked plurality of battery cells are covered by a heat shrink material.

[0189] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device and includes or is configured to include a rechargeable battery assembly having one or more rechargeable battery cells and including a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive bar connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive bar 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 clamp connected to the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the negative cable. The conductive frame includes a plurality of conductive frame members connected to each other.

[0190] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device and includes or is configured to include a rechargeable battery assembly having one or more rechargeable battery cells and including a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive bar connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive bar 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 clamp connected to the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the negative cable. The conductive frame includes a plurality of conductive frame members connected to each other, and the frame members are conductive bars bent along a plurality of axes.

[0191] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery assembly for use in a rechargeable battery jump starter device, the rechargeable battery assembly being configured to have one or more rechargeable battery cells and including or comprising a rechargeable battery assembly having a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive bar connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive bar connected to the negative terminal connector.

[0192] The battery jump starter device according to the present invention is configured to maximize the amount of power transmitted from one or more batteries (e.g., one or more Li-ion batteries) to a battery to be jump started (e.g., a vehicle battery). This requires a power supply circuit having a highly conductive or very highly conductive conduction path from one or more batteries of the battery jump starter device to the battery clamp. This physically requires the use of highly conductive or very highly conductive conductors such as plates, bars, rods, and tubes made of metal (e.g., copper, aluminum). For example, during operation of the battery jump starter device, a highly conductive rigid frame connects one or more batteries to the positive and negative cables of the battery jump starter device.

[0193] The "rigidity" and "strength" of the highly conductive rigid frame provide structural stability during storage and use of the battery jump starter device. This is particularly important because during use, when a large level of current flows through the highly conductive rigid frame, the large current may heat and soften the rigid frame. It is highly desirable that the highly conductive rigid frame maintain its structural stability and configuration during such use to avoid the risk of contact and electrical short circuit with other electrical components of the battery jump starter device. This is particularly true when fabricating the battery assembly and the battery jump starter device itself in a compact and portable configuration, thereby minimizing the distance between the electrical components disposed within the battery jump starter device.

[0194] A battery assembly including or configured to include one or more batteries and a highly conductive frame can provide a "compact battery assembly" for use in a battery jump starter device. The battery assembly can be removably (i.e., detachably) coupled to the battery jump starter device as a unit for replacement or repair. For example, the highly conductive frame can be configured to wrap around and partially or completely cover one or more batteries (i.e., one or more batteries are nested within the conductive frame), thereby providing a compact configuration. The highly conductive frame can surround one or more batteries in 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 surface of one or more batteries and / or the bottom surface, thereby capturing one or more batteries on five or six sides (i.e., both sides in the longitudinal direction, both sides in the width direction, the top surface, and / or the bottom surface). The highly conductive frame can be a single member structure or can be a structure consisting of a plurality of members connected or assembled to each other. For example, the highly conductive frame is composed of a plurality of highly conductive frame members connected or assembled to each other.

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[0196] The battery jump starter device 10 according to the present invention is shown in FIGS. 1 to 8.

[0197] The battery jump starter device 10 includes a cover 12 to which a handle 14 is attached and has a specific configuration shown in FIGS. 1 to 8.

[0198] The battery jump starter device 10 includes a front interface 16, a power button 16a for turning the power on or off, and an electric control switch 18 provided with a control knob 18a for operating this control switch 18. The main operating part of the control switch 18 is located inside the cover 12. The control switch 18 is configured such that the user can selectively rotate the control knob 18a to either a first position (12V mode) or a second position (24V mode) according to a specific voltage system (e.g., a 12V or 24V vehicle electrical system) of the vehicle to be jump-started.

[0199] The detailed features of the interface 16 are shown in FIG. 69. The interface 16 1) a power button 16a, 2) a power LED 16b (e.g., a white LED), 3) a 12V mode LED 16c (e.g., a white LED), 4) a 24V mode LED 16d (e.g., a blue LED) arranged in the same layout as 16c, 5) an error LED 16e (e.g., a red LED), 6) a low-temperature error LED 16f (e.g., a blue LED), 7) a high-temperature error LED 16g (e.g., a red LED), 8) a built-in battery remaining amount gauge LED 16h (e.g., a red LED, a red LED, an amber LED, a green LED), 9) a flashlight mode button 16i, 10) a flashlight LED 16j (e.g., a white LED), 11) a 12V input LED 16k (e.g., a white / red LED), 12) a 12V output LED 16l (e.g., a white / red LED), 13) a USB output LED 16m (e.g., a white LED), 14) a manual priority button 16n, 15) a manual priority LED 16o (e.g., a red LED), 16) A voltmeter display LED 16p (e.g., a white LED), 17) A 12V mode LED 16q (e.g., a white LED), 18) A 24V mode LED 16r (e.g., a blue LED), 19) A boost LED 16s (e.g., a white LED), are included.

[0200] The above features can be modified by using LEDs of different colors and / or by using other arrangements on the surface of the interface 16.

[0201] The battery jump starter device 10 further includes a port 20 having a left port 20a and a right port 20b, as shown in FIG. 2. The port 20 is configured to penetrate through a through hole 16t located in the lower right corner portion of the interface 16. As shown in FIG. 2, the left port 20a houses two 2.1 ampere (A) USB output ports 20c, 20d, and the right port 20b houses an 18A and 12V XGC output port 20e and a 5A and 12V XGC input port 20f.

[0202] The cover 12 is provided with an elastic seal cap 22 including a left seal cap 22a for sealing the left port 20a when the battery jump starter device 10 is not in use and a right seal cap 22b for sealing the right port 20b.

[0203] On the left side surface of the battery jump starter device 10, a pair of light emitting diodes 28 (LEDs) for using the battery jump starter device 10 as a work light are also attached. For example, as shown in FIGS. 1, 4, and 8, the LEDs 28 are two 1100 lumen high-intensity LED projectors. The LEDs 28 are configured to have seven operating modes including 100% intensity, 50% intensity, 10% intensity, SOS mode (emergency protocol), blinking mode, strobe mode, and off mode.

[0204] On the left side of the battery jump starter device 10, a heat sink 29 (FIG. 1) for dissipating the heat from the LEDs 28 is attached. For example, the heat sink 29 is formed of a heat conductive material (e.g., a heat sink made of molded aluminum or aluminum die-cast). The heat sink 29 is provided with ribs 29a (FIG. 1) so as to facilitate the heat sink 29 to transfer heat to the surrounding atmosphere and prevent the LEDs 28 from overheating.

[0205] In FIG. 1, the battery jump starter device 10 is shown without a battery cable, which is a battery cable with a battery clamp and is used to connect the battery jump starter device 10 to the battery of the vehicle to be jump started. The battery jump starter device can be configured to removably or detachably connect a set of battery cables (e.g., a positive battery cable with a positive clamp and a negative battery cable with a negative clamp), each having a battery clamp. Alternatively, a battery cable that is directly wired and connected to the device can be attached to the battery jump starter device in a non-removable or non-detachable manner.

[0206] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, a positive (+) cam lock 24a and a negative (-) cam lock 24b are provided on the left side surface of the battery jump starter device 10. The cam lock 24a includes a receptacle 25a (FIG. 4) configured to removably or detachably connect the connection end portion 56a (FIG. 11) of the positive battery cable 56 (FIG. 8), and the cam lock 24b includes a receptacle 25b configured to removably or detachably connect the connection end portion 58a of the negative battery cable 58. A seal cap 26 (FIG. 1) for closing and sealing the corresponding receptacles 25a, 25b of the cam locks 24a, 24b when the battery jump starter device 10 is not in use is attached to the cam locks 24a, 24b. Thereby, dirt and moisture are prevented from entering into the receptacles 25a, 25b.

[0207] The power circuit 30 of the battery jump starter device 10 is shown in FIG. 9.

[0208] The power circuit 30 includes two individual rechargeable lithium ion (Li ion) batteries 32 (for example, two 12V Li ion batteries) connected to the control switch 18 via corresponding cables of a pair of cables 34, 36 (for example, insulated electrical copper cables).

[0209] The power circuit 30 further includes a reverse current diode array 48 (that is, a reverse current protection device) connected to the control switch via a cable 40 and connected to the right battery 32 via a cable 44.

[0210] The power circuit 30 further includes a smart switch 50 (for example, a 500A solenoid device) connected to the control switch 18 via a cable 42 and connected to the left battery 32 via a cable 46.

[0211] The positive battery cable 56 having the positive battery clamp 60 is removably or detachably connected to the positive cam lock 24a (FIG. 9) connected to the reverse current diode array 48 via the cable portion 52.

[0212] The negative battery cable 58 having the negative battery clamp 62 is detachably connected to the negative cam lock 24b (FIG. 9) connected to the smart switch 50 via the cable portion 54.

[0213] In the above-described first embodiment regarding the power supply circuit 30, the electrical components of the power supply circuit 30 are connected to each other via a cable (for example, a thick-gauge flexible insulated copper cable). The ends of the cable are soldered and / or mechanically fixed to the respective electrical components so as to provide a highly conductive electrical connection between all the electrical components.

[0214] In the modified first embodiment shown in FIG. 10, the battery cables 56, 58 are directly wired to the corresponding reverse current diode array 48 and smart switch 50, omitting the cam locks 24a, 24b. In this case, the battery cables 56, 58 are no longer removable or detachable.

[0215] The cables 56, 58 shown in FIG. 9 are configured to cooperate with the cam locks 24a, 24b. For example, the cables 56, 58 are provided with cable ends 56a, 58a (for example, with insulation removed) for fitting into the receptacles 25a, 25b of the cam locks 24a, 24b.

[0216] In the second embodiment, which will be described later, regarding the rechargeable jump starter device 110 and the power supply circuit 130, among the first embodiments of the rechargeable jump starter device 10, the cables 34, 36, 40, 42, 44, 46 (FIG. 9) respectively located between the Li-ion battery 32, the reverse current diode array 48, and the smart switch 50, and the cables 52, 54 between the reverse current diode array 48 and the smart switch 50 are replaced with a highly conductive rigid frame 170 (FIG. 16). For example, the highly conductive frame 170 in the second embodiment of the rechargeable jump starter device 110 (FIG. 16) includes frame members 170a to 170h shown in FIGS. 16 to 25. Another highly conductive frame 370 (FIG. 26) in the third embodiment of the rechargeable jump starter device 310 includes frame members 370a to 370h shown in FIGS. 56 to 62.

[0217] Control switch The control switch 18 is shown in FIGS. 12 to 15. The control switch 18 1) a control knob 18a, 2) a front housing 72, 3) a rear housing 74, 4) a rotor 76 having a collar 76a, legs 76b, and legs 76c, 5) a spring 78, 6) a rotating contact 80 each having two contact points (e.g., slots 80c), 7) individual terminals 82, 84, 86, 88, 8) connection terminals 90, 92, 9) a conductive bar 94, 10) an O-ring 96, 11) an O-ring 98, 12) an O-ring 100, and includes.

[0218] The control knob 18a includes rearward extension portions 18b and 18c. The extension portion 18c has a T-shaped cross-sectional portion for connection into the T-shaped recess 76e (FIG. 12) of the rotor 76 when assembled. The rotor 76 is provided with a flange 76a configured to accommodate the rearward extension portion 18b (e.g., a circular cross-sectional portion) therein.

[0219] A pair of legs 76c (e.g., U-shaped legs) of the rotor 76 each partially accommodate a corresponding spring 78, and by the spring 78 applying a force to the rotary contact 80, the rotary contact 80 can maintain contact in a highly conductive state with a selected contact 82b - 92c among the terminals 82 - 92.

[0220] Each of the rotary contacts 80 has a rotary contact plate 80a having a central slot 80b configured to accommodate an end of each leg 76b of the rotor 76. When the rotor 76 rotates, each leg 76b drives and rotates each rotary contact plate 80a.

[0221] Furthermore, each of the rotary contact plates 80a has a pair of spaced-apart through-holes 80c (e.g., elliptical through-holes) that function as two contact points for contact with a selected contact 82c - 92c among the terminals 82 - 92.

[0222] The terminals 82 - 92 each have a threaded post 82a - 92a, a spacer plate 82b - 92b, and a conductive bar 94. Thereby, all of the contacts 82c - 92c are configured to be located in the same plane (i.e., a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis of the control switch 18) so as to enable selective rotational movement of the rotary contact 80. The threaded posts 82a - 92a of the terminals 82 - 92 are inserted into corresponding through-holes 74a of the rear housing 74.

[0223] As shown in FIG. 12, the O-rings 96, 98, 100 seal various individual components of the control switch 18 as shown. After the assembly of the control switch 18, a plurality of screws 75 forming a set are connected to the anchor 74b of the rear housing 74, whereby the front housing 72 can be fixed to the rear housing 74 as shown in FIG. 12.

[0224] As shown in FIG. 13, the control switch 18 is a 12V / 24V selectable switch. The configuration of the rotating contact 80 in the first position, i.e., position 1 (i.e., the parallel position), is shown on the left side of FIG. 13, and the second position, i.e., position 2 (i.e., the series position), is shown on the right side of FIG. 13.

[0225] The back side of the control switch 18 is shown in FIG. 14. Another highly conductive bar 94 is provided on the outer surface on the back side of the rear housing 74. The fully assembled control switch 18 is shown in FIG. 15.

[0226] A second embodiment of the battery jump start device 110 is shown in FIGS. 16 to 25 with the cover 112 removed. The cover for the battery jump start device 110 is the same as the cover 12 of the battery jump start device 10 shown in FIGS. 1 to 8, for example.

[0227] When compared with the battery jump start device 10 (FIGS. 1 to 8), in the second embodiment of the battery jump start device 110 (FIGS. 16 to 25), the cable portions 34, 36, 40, 42, 44, 46 (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are replaced by a highly conductive frame 170. The highly conductive frame 170 is composed of highly conductive metal (for example, copper, aluminum) frame members 170a to 170h configured as conductive metal rods having flat ends connected to each other.

[0228] The battery jump starter device 110 includes a pair of 12V Li-ion batteries 132 that are directly connected to the highly conductive rigid frame 170. More specifically, the terminals 132a, 132b of the lithium-ion battery (e.g., highly conductive bars made of copper or aluminum) are mechanically coupled and / or soldered to the corresponding positive electrode tabs or positive electrode foils and negative electrode tabs or negative electrode foils of the battery cells, and then are connected to the highly conductive rigid frame 170 by highly conductive fastening members 206 including bolts 206a and nuts 206b and / or by soldering.

[0229] The highly conductive rigid frame 170 is composed of a plurality of highly conductive rigid frame members 170a to 170h that are connected to each other by mechanical fastening members (e.g., fastening members composed of metal nuts and / or bolts) and / or by soldering. For example, the highly conductive rigid frame members are formed from highly conductive rigid metal rods having flat ends with through holes. Alternatively, the highly conductive rigid metal rods can be replaced by highly conductive and rigid metal plates, bars, tubes, or other appropriately configured highly conductive metal materials (e.g., stock materials made of copper or aluminum). The highly conductive rigid frame members 170a to 170h can also be insulated (e.g., coated with a heat shrink type insulating material) at least in the main regions so as to prevent short circuits inside.

[0230] The highly conductive rigid frame members 170a to 170h shown in FIGS. 16 to 25 are metal rods having flat ends (for example, flattened using a hydraulic press or a mechanical press). Each of the flat ends has through holes so as to provide a mechanical connection between adjacent highly conductive rigid frame members 170a to 170h and / or between electrical components (for example, battery 132, smart switch 150). The flat ends of adjacent highly conductive rigid frame members 170a to 170h are overlapped with each other during assembly, and bolts are inserted through the overlapping through holes. A highly conductive nut is screwed onto a bolt fastening member (for example, a bolt and nut made of copper or aluminum) (for example, a bolt and nut made of copper or aluminum). When attaching the highly conductive rigid frame members 170a to 170h to electrical components, the electrical components can be provided with a highly conductive plate base portion having through holes for attachment to the frame members 170a to 170h. In addition, at the ends of the highly conductive rigid frame members 170a to 170h, a base portion (for example, a plate or bar portion) configured to be connectable to a part or a member of one or more electrical components or configured to be a part or a member of one or more electrical components can be provided.

[0231] For example, the reverse current diode assembly 148 is composed of three base portions of three highly conductive frame members 170d, 170e, 170f of the highly conductive rigid frame 170.

[0232] That is, the reverse current diode assembly 148 is 1) The upper highly conductive rigid bar 148a (FIG. 16), which is the flat end of the highly conductive frame member 170e, having an opposing flat end 148ea connected to the flat end 132aa of the battery terminal 132a using a highly conductive fastening member 206 (for example, formed from copper or aluminum) having a highly conductive bolt 206a and a highly conductive nut 206b, the upper highly conductive rigid bar 148a (FIG. 16); 2) The lower highly conductive rigid bar 148b (FIG. 16), which is the flat end of the highly conductive rigid frame member 170d, and 3) The central highly conductive rigid bar 148c (FIG. 16), which is the flat end of the highly conductive rigid frame member 1170f, and are configured to include.

[0233] As another example, the smart switch 150 (FIG. 16) includes a highly conductive rigid plate 150a that functions as a base portion for supporting the solenoid 150b. The highly conductive rigid plate 150a is provided with through holes for connecting the highly conductive rigid frame members 170a and 170h to the smart switch 150 using highly conductive fastening members 206.

[0234] The stock material (e.g., rods, plates, bars, tubes made of copper or aluminum) selected for the construction of the highly conductive rigid frame 170 has a substantial gauge so as to provide high conductivity and substantial rigidity. The property of "rigidity" of the highly conductive rigid frame 170 provides the advantage that the highly conductive rigid frame 170 remains structurally rigid and stable during storage and use of the battery jump starter device 110.

[0235] For example, the highly conductive rigid frame 170 is designed and constructed so as to sufficiently prevent bending, movement, bending, and / or displacement of the highly conductive rigid frame 170 during storage or use so that the highly conductive rigid frame does not come into contact with other internal electrical components or other parts of the electronic assembly and cause leakage. This property of "rigidity" is important for the high conductivity of the power path that flows from the Li-ion battery 132 through the power circuit and reaches the battery clamps 60 and 62 (FIG. 9). A desirable goal and feature of the present invention is to conduct as much power as possible from the lithium-ion battery 132 to the battery to be jump-started by the battery jump starter device 110 by reducing or minimizing all electrical resistances by using the disclosed configuration of the highly conductive rigid frame 170 for high loads.

[0236] As an alternative possible embodiment, the highly conductive rigid frame 170 can be constructed as a single member without any mechanically fixed joints. For example, the highly conductive rigid frame 170 can be made from a single piece of stock material and then shaped, bent, machined, or manufactured into the highly conductive rigid frame 170. For example, a highly conductive copper billet can be machined (e.g., milled, turned, drilled) into the highly conductive rigid frame 170. As another example, a copper sheet or copper plate can be bent and / or machined into the highly conductive rigid frame 170. As a further alternative possible embodiment, the highly conductive rigid frame 170 can be metal formed (e.g., lost wax process).

[0237] As another alternative possible embodiment, the highly conductive rigid frame 170 is formed from a plurality of highly conductive rigid frame members 170a - 170h connected to each other into an integral structure. For example, the highly conductive rigid frame 170 is formed from a plurality of highly conductive parts (e.g., rods, plates, bars, tubes made of copper or aluminum) of stock material that are extruded and / or machined and / or bent and then soldered and / or welded to each other.

[0238] The battery jump start device 110 further includes a resistor array 202 (e.g., XGC of 5A at 12V) having a printed circuit board (PCB) 202a that functions as a base to support an array of individual resistors 202b, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 19. The PCB 202a also supports two 2.1 ampere (A) USB output ports 120c, 120d, an XGC output port 20e of 18A at 12V, and an XGC input port 20e of 5A at 12V.

[0239] On the left side of the battery jump starter device 110, a pair of light-emitting diodes 128 (LEDs) for using the battery jump starter device 110 as a work light are also attached. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the LEDs 128 are two 1100-lumen high-intensity LED floodlights. The LEDs 128 are configured to have seven operating modes including 100% intensity, 50% intensity, 10% intensity, SOS (emergency protocol), blinking, strobing, off.

[0240] A heat sink 129 (FIG. 16) for dissipating heat from the LEDs 128 is attached to the battery jump starter device 110. For example, the heat sink 129 is formed of a heat-conductive material (e.g., a plate made of molded metal or metal die-cast). The heat sink 129 is provided with ribs 129a for transferring heat to the surrounding atmosphere so as to prevent the LEDs 128 from overheating.

[0241] In FIG. 16, the battery jump starter device 110 is shown without any battery cables that are battery cables with battery clamps and for connecting the battery jump starter device 110 to the battery of the vehicle to be jump-started. The battery jump starter device can be configured to removably or detachably connect a set of battery cables having battery clamps (e.g., a positive battery cable with a positive clamp and a negative battery cable with a negative clamp). For example, refer to the detachable battery cables 56, 58 and battery clamps 60, 62 in FIG. 9 that can be detachably connected to the cam locks 124a, 124b of the battery jump starter device 110. Alternatively, the battery jump starter device 110 can be attached with battery cables that are directly wired to the device in a non-removable or non-detachable manner, similar to or the same as the manner shown in FIG. 10.

[0242] For example, as shown in FIG. 16, on the left side surface of the battery jump starter device 110, a positive electrode (+) cam lock 124a and a negative electrode (-) cam lock 124b are provided. The cam lock 124a includes a receptacle 125a configured to detachably connect the connection end portion 56a (FIG. 11) of the positive electrode battery cable 56, and the cam lock 124b includes a receptacle 125b configured to detachably connect the connection end portion 58a of the negative electrode battery cable 58. A seal cap identical or similar to the seal cap 26 (FIG. 1) can be attached to the cam locks 124a and 124b to close and seal the corresponding receptacles 125a and 125b of the cam locks 124a and 124b when the battery jump starter device 110 is not in use.

[0243] A third embodiment of the battery jump starter device 210 is shown in FIGS. 26 to 31. In this embodiment, the highly conductive rigid frame 270 is formed from a flat copper burst stock material having a rectangular cross-sectional shape. The flat copper bar is bent so as to at least partially wrap and cover the Li-ion battery.

[0244] Furthermore, the battery jump starter device 210 includes a main printed circuit board 208 that functions as a base for the control knob 218a and the LEDs related to the interface 216, and supports other electrical components of the battery jump starter device 210.

[0245] Cam lock connector To explain again, the battery cables 56 and 58 (FIG. 9) can be detachably connected to the battery jump starter device 10 via the cam locks 24a and 24b (FIG. 1) or the cam locks 124a and 124b (FIG. 16).

[0246] Cable 56, 58 (Figure 9) having cam locks 24a, 124a, 24b, 124b, and conductive ends 56a, 56b (Figure 11) can each have a structure of cam lock connector 27 as shown in Figures 32 to 45.

[0247] Cam lock connector 27 can be used in other applications, such as removably connecting a conductive electrical cable to an electronic device other than the battery jump start device according to the present invention.

[0248] Cam lock connector 27 includes a male cam lock end 27a for removably connecting battery cable 56 (Figure 10) to battery jump start device 10, and a female cam lock end 27b for removably connecting battery cable 58 (Figure 10) to battery jump start device 10.

[0249] Male cam lock end 27a includes a pin 27aa having teeth 27ab. Female cam lock end 27b includes a receptacle 27ba having a slot 27bb located within a hexagonal portion 27bc. Receptacle 27ba is configured to receive pin 27aa and teeth 27ab of male cam lock end 27a. More specifically, pin 27aa and teeth 27ab of male cam lock end 27a can be inserted into receptacle 27ba and into slot 27bb by a predetermined distance until teeth 27ab contact the inner surface of the internal thread of female cam lock 27b, as will be described later (Figure 33). Male cam lock end 27a can be rotated (e.g., clockwise), thereby tightening within female cam lock end 27b until end face portion 27ac of male cam lock end 27a engages end face portion 27bc of female cam lock end 27b. The tighter cam lock 24 is tightened, the better the electrical connection between male cam lock end 27a and female cam lock end 27b becomes.

[0250] As shown in FIG. 34, a rubber-molded cover 31 is attached to the male cam lock end 27a. Thereby, the grip portion of the male cam lock end 27a can be insulated and improved. The highly conductive cable 33 is electrically and mechanically connected to the male cam lock end 27a and is attached through a passage in the rubber-molded cover 31.

[0251] The component forming the male cam lock 27a is shown in FIG. 35. The male cam lock 27a is provided with a threaded hole 37 for accommodating a fastening member with a hexagonal hole (Allen head type fastening member) 39. At one end of the male cam lock 27a, a receptacle 27ad for accommodating a copper sleeve 41 attached to the end of the inner conductor 56a of the battery cable 56 is provided. The copper sleeve 41 is soldered onto the inner conductor 56a by using solder 43.

[0252] As shown in FIG. 36, the copper sleeve 41 is fitted into the receptacle 27ad of the male cam lock end 27a. As shown in FIG. 36, when the copper sleeve 41 is completely inserted into the receptacle 27 of the male cam lock end 27a, then, as shown in FIG. 37, the fastening member with a hexagonal hole is screwed into the threaded hole 37 and tightened.

[0253] It should be noted that when the cable 56 is mechanically and electrically connected to the male cam lock end 27a by tightening sufficiently to firmly fix the copper sleeve 41 and the inner conductor 56a of the battery cable 56, the inner end portion of the fastening member with a hexagonal hole forms a recess 45.

[0254] The rubber-molded cover 31 is provided with one or more inwardly extending protrusions 31a that cooperate with one or more slots 27ae on the outer surface of the male cam lock end 27a (FIG. 38).

[0255] To explain again, the male cam lock end 27a and the female cam lock end 27b are configured to be tightened together when the male cam lock end 27a is inserted into and rotated within the female cam lock end 27b.

[0256] As shown in FIG. 40, the female cam lock end 27b is provided with a receptacle 27ba and a slot 27bb for accommodating the end of the male cam lock end 27a. The slot 27bb is provided with a surface 27bba that functions as a locking body for the teeth 27ab of the male cam lock end 27a. The receptacle 27ba is provided with an internal thread 27baa for cooperating with the teeth 27ab of the male cam lock end 27a. Thereby, a screwed connection is provided between the teeth 27ab and the internal thread 27baa. More specifically, the teeth 27ab engage with the surface 27bba to stop further insertion of the male cam lock end 27a into the receptacle 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 receptacle 27ba of the female cam lock end 27b, whereby the teeth 27ab ride over the edge of the internal thread 27baa to start tightening the male cam lock end 27a within the female cam lock end 27b. The male cam lock end 27a is rotated further to further tighten the connection to the female cam lock end 27b. When the surface 27ac (FIG. 32) of the male cam lock end 27a engages with the surface 27bd of the female cam lock end 27b, the cam lock ends 27a, 27b are fully engaged and rotation stops.

[0257] As shown in FIGS. 42 to 45, the female cam lock end 27b houses a rubber molded cover 51 having cover portions 51a, 51b. The female camlock end 27b (Figs. 40 and 41) is provided with an internal thread 27bf (Fig. 40) for accommodating bolts 47 and lock washers 49 (Fig. 41) for connecting the female camlock end 27b to the battery jump start device 10 (for example, connecting to the base plate of the smart switch 50 (Fig. 9)).

[0258] As shown in Figs. 41 to 43, the female camlock end 27b is accommodated within the molded rubber cover portions 51a, 51b. The molded rubber cover portions 51a, 51b are fitted onto the threaded portion 27be of the female camlock end 27b (Figs. 43 to 45), and are then fixed in place using nuts 53 and lock washers 55. The molded rubber cover portion 51a includes outwardly extending protrusions 51aa.

[0259] Electric control switch backlight system As shown in Figs. 46 to 50, the battery jump charging device 10 can be provided with an electric control switch backlight system 200.

[0260] The electric control switch backlight system 200 includes, for example, a control switch 18 having a control knob 18a, an interface 16 (for example, a membrane label), and a main printed circuit board 208.

[0261] The control knob 18a is formed from plastic (e.g., an injection-molded plastic part). For example, the control knob 18a is mainly formed from a colored opaque plastic material selected to prevent the transmission of light through the control knob 18a, and the control knob 18a is provided with a transparent plastic slot 18b molded (e.g., insert-molded) therein. The transparent plastic slot 18b functions as a light-transmitting window. When the power button 17 (e.g., a touch-type power switch) of the interface 16 is turned on by the light-transmitting window, when one or more backlight LEDs mounted on the printed circuit board 208 are lit, the light from the one or more LEDs can pass through the interface 16 and the light-transmitting window. Alternatively, the transparent plastic slot 18b can be replaced by an open slot that functions as a light-transmitting window within the control knob 18b.

[0262] The control switch 18 is rotatable between a first position (position 1) for the 12V operating mode of the battery jump start device 10 and a second position (position 2) for the 24V operating mode of the battery jump start device 10. In FIG. 41, the power is shown as "on", and in FIG. 48, the power is shown as "off".

[0263] As shown in FIG. 49, the interface 16 is provided with a backlight indicator 16a for 12V, a backlight indicator 16b for 24V, a backlight indicator 16c for 12V, a backlight indicator 16d for 24V, a variable display backlight indicator 16e for displaying the actual operating voltage of the battery jump charging device 10, and a power "on" indicator 16f.

[0264] The electric control switch backlight system 200 can be configured to turn on the white LEDs mounted on the printed circuit board 208 when the control switch 18 is placed at position 1 for the 12V operating mode of the battery jump start device 10, and can be configured to turn on the blue LEDs mounted on the printed circuit board 208 when the control switch 18 is placed at position 2 for the 24V operating mode of the battery jump start device 10. As shown in FIG. 47, the light-transmitting window formed by the slot 18b on the control knob 18a lights up together with the 12V backlight indicators 16a, 16c on the interface 16 when the control knob 18a is at position 1. As shown in FIG. 50, the 24V backlight indicator 16b lights up together with the 24V backlight indicator 16d when the control knob 18a is at position 2.

[0265] Electro-optical position detection switch system The portable jump start device 10 can be configured as a Li-ion jump start device for dual purposes of being able to jump start either with 12V or 24V for vehicles or some equipment for high-load applications. This lightweight and portable unit uses a manual rotary control switch 18 with a control knob 18a for switching between a 12V jump start and a 24V jump start, or for switching between a 12V operating mode and a 24V operating mode. Any of the above-described portable jump start devices according to the present invention can be provided with an electro-optical position detection system 300 as shown in FIGS. 51 to 53.

[0266] In the portable jump start device 10, two 12V lithium-ion batteries are used. These two 12V lithium-ion batteries are connected in parallel for a 12V jump start and are connected in series for a 24V jump start. The series connection or parallel connection is achieved by the rotary control switch 18 (e.g., the main switch) shown in FIG. 51.

[0267] The electro-optical position detection system 300 is shown in FIG. 52. The optical position detection system 300 is configured to enable a safe and effective method for the system microcontroller to be able to read the position of the control switch 18. The optical position detection system 300 includes a sensor 302 (FIG. 52) using optical coupling so as to ensure the integrity of the separation of the rotary control switch 18 across 12V and 24V.

[0268] The circuit diagram of the optical position detection system 300 is shown in FIG. 53. In the upper left part of the circuit diagram, a transistor Q28 and resistors R165, R168, R161, R163 are included. This circuit functions as an electrical enable when the 3.3V power supply of the main system is turned on. The purpose of this enable is to reduce the parasitic current when the portable jump start device 10 is in the "off" state. When it is "on", the current from battery A+ can flow through Q27 which functions as an electrical switch.

[0269] When Q27 is "on", the current can flow from battery A+ to battery B- when the two batteries are connected in parallel. When the two batteries are connected in series, the current does not flow. This is because A+ and B- are connected to each other via the control switch 18.

[0270] As a result of the current flowing or not flowing, the optical coupler can provide a signal to the microcontroller indicating the position of the main switch.

[0271] The second part of the circuit diagram (i.e., the circuit diagram located directly below the first circuit diagram) can provide an opposite signal to another input of the microcontroller. As a result, an effective method is provided for the microcontroller to determine that the switch is in the "intermediate" position. This means that the switch is not in the 12V position nor in the 24V position, but is between these two positions. This enables the microcontroller to diagnose that the user has left the switch in the inoperable position.

[0272] Dual battery diode bridge The battery jump start device 310 (Figs. 26 to 31) can be provided with a dual diode battery bridge in the form of, for example, an anti - reverse charge diode module 348, configured to protect against reverse charging after the vehicle battery has been jump - charged as shown in Fig. 54.

[0273] The anti - reverse charge diode module 348 is configured to provide two diode channels 348a, 348b for supporting two battery systems (e.g., the two batteries of the jump start device 310), and is bridged to each other so as to provide a peak current output during jump start.

[0274] The single - wiring connection and double - wiring connection of the battery jump start device 310 are shown in Fig. 54. Components are connected to each other by a highly conductive rigid frame 370. The copper or aluminum bar members 370a to 370h (Figs. 16 to 25) constituting the highly conductive rigid frame 170 are more conductive than 2 / 0 copper cables. Further, the connection points between the copper bar members of the highly conductive rigid frame 170 are configured to reduce power loss compared to copper cables. The copper or aluminum bar members of the highly conductive rigid frame 170 can be replaced by other highly conductive metals (e.g., aluminum, nickel, plated metal, silver - plated metal, gold - plated metal, stainless steel, and other suitable highly conductive metal alloys).

[0275] A dual diode battery bridge in the form of a reverse charge diode module 348 is shown in FIG. 55. The upper diode channel 348a is connected to a frame member 370e that supports the current flowing through the first 12V battery 332, and the lower diode channel 348b is connected to a frame member 370d that supports the current flowing through the second 12V battery 332. The combined current from both batteries 332, 332 through the two diode channels 348a, 348b is output from the reverse charge diode module through a copper bar member 370f and reaches the positive output (i.e., positive camlock) of the battery jump start device 310.

[0276] The reverse charge diode module 348 includes an upper highly conductive plate 370e, a lower highly conductive plate 370d, and a central highly conductive plate 370f, which are connected to each other by diode channels 348a, 348b.

[0277] Leapfrog charging system The battery jump start devices 10, 110, and 310 use two 12V lithium batteries for jump starting vehicles and other system functions. These two individual batteries are used either in series or in parallel depending on whether the operator is jump starting a 12V vehicle or a 24V vehicle.

[0278] Battery jump start devices 10, 110, 310 can be charged using a charging device with a plug-in cord (e.g., an AC charger of 114V~126V (RMS)) and a charging control device (e.g., a programmable microcontroller). Each battery can be charged individually by the battery jump start devices 10, 110, 310 separately from the other battery. However, during the charging process, both batteries are maintained at a potential close to each other using a technique called "leapfrog charging". This charging method ensures that both batteries are close to the same potential even if the battery jump start devices 10, 110, 310 are removed before charging is complete. This provides an equal power supply during jump start and other system functions.

[0279] The battery jump start device 310 is provided with a charging device. For example, the circuit board 408 shown in FIG. 26 can be provided with a charging member and a charging circuit for recharging two lithium-ion batteries 332. The charging member includes, for example, a programmable microcontroller for controlling a recharge circuit for recharging the lithium-ion battery 332.

[0280] This method is achieved by starting with the battery having the lowest charge and charging one lithium-ion battery 332 until it is about 100 mV higher than the other battery 332, and then switching to charge the other battery 332. This process continues until both batteries 332 are fully charged.

[0281] The battery jump start device 310 is provided with safety devices to protect any battery 332 from overcharging and to detect whether the battery cells are short-circuited. These safety devices include a peak voltage cutoff member and a charging timeout in software.

[0282] The leapfrog charging system and method can be designed or configured to charge a plurality of rechargeable batteries 332 (e.g., Li-ion batteries) by sequential charging. The charging sequence can be designed or configured such that both batteries can be ensured to be fully charged regardless of the operation of the battery jump starter device 310. In this way, both batteries are regularly fully charged, thereby maximizing the use and lifespan of the batteries.

[0283] Furthermore, the charging sequence can be adjusted to most effectively charge a specific type of rechargeable battery, particularly a lithium-ion battery, while taking into account specific charging characteristics of the battery (e.g., reducing the heat generation of the battery at time intervals, applying an optimal charging rate to the battery, and extending the lifespan of the battery when charging in sequence). The charging sequence can, for example, charge both batteries 332 one by one and alternately in part. For example, the charging sequence can be configured to incrementally charge the batteries 332 in an alternating order until both batteries are fully charged. For example, when charging the batteries in an alternating order, an increment of voltage increase (e.g., 100 mV) can be selected.

[0284] In addition, the charging order between the two batteries 332 can be selected or programmed to provide continuous charging to one battery in two or more increments before switching to the other battery for charging. Also, the charging sequence can include one or more pauses so that the battery 332 being charged does not become too hot (e.g., temperature limit), or so that the charging sequence can be adapted to the electrochemistry of the battery being charged.

[0285] High-conductivity frame A large electrical conductivity frame (the "high-conductivity frame") 370 is shown in FIGS. 56 to 62. The high-conductivity frame 370 includes a plurality of high-conductivity frame members 370a to 370h.

[0286] The highly conductive frame 370 can be replaced by the conductive cables 34, 36, 40, 42, 44, 46, 52, 54 (Figs. 9 and 10) of the portable battery jump starter device 10 or by the highly conductive frame 170 (Fig. 16) of the battery jump starter device 110.

[0287] As shown in Fig. 56, the highly conductive frame 370 includes a positive conductive frame 371a and a negative conductive frame 371b. The positive conductive frame 371a includes highly conductive frame members 170c, 170d, 170e, 170f that 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, 170h that provide a negative conductive path between the rechargeable battery 332 and the negative cam lock 324b of the rechargeable battery jump starter device 310. Each of the highly conductive frame members 370a to 370h conveys or transmits electric power over the distance between the connection ends of the highly conductive frame members 370a to 370h.

[0288] The highly conductive frame 370 includes a plurality of conductive frame members 370a to 370h that are electrically and mechanically connected to each other. For example, each of the highly conductive frame members 370a to 370h is provided with a connection end portion having a through hole 371, whereby fastening members (for example, highly conductive nuts and highly conductive bolts) can connect the conductive frame members 370a to 370h to each other, or can connect the conductive frame members 370a to 370h to other electrical components (for example, rechargeable battery 332, cam locks 324a, 324b, reverse charge diode module 348, smart switch 450). For example, the highly conductive frame members 370a to 370h are flat highly conductive bars (for example, bars made of copper or aluminum) bent along a plurality of mutually separated axes, whereby each of the highly conductive bars 370a to 370h can provide a three-dimensional (3D) configuration, and these 3D configurations can cooperate with each other to define a three-dimensional (3D) highly conductive frame 370. As shown in FIG. 56, one or both ends of the conductive frame members 370a to 370h each have a bent end portion provided with a through hole 371.

[0289] The highly conductive frame 370 can be, for example, a highly conductive semi-rigid or rigid frame 370 formed from a semi-rigid or rigid highly conductive material (for example, copper, aluminum, plated metal, gold-plated metal, silver-plated metal, steel, coated steel, stainless steel). The highly conductive frame 370 is structurally stable (that is, it does not move or bend), and therefore does not electrically short-circuit without contacting the components or parts of the portable jump starter device. The greater the rigidity of the highly conductive frame 370, typically, the greater the structural stability of the highly conductive frame 370.

[0290] The highly conductive frame 370 electrically connects two batteries 332, such as the lithium-ion battery 332, to the cam locks 324a, 324b. The cam locks 324a, 324b connect the removable or detachable positive and negative battery cables 56, 58 (see FIG. 9).

[0291] The highly conductive frame 370 includes a plurality of highly conductive frame members 370a to 370h. For example, the highly conductive frame members 370a, 370b, 370c, 370d are connected to the control switch 318 via terminals 382a, 384a, 386a, 388a (see also the terminals 82a, 84a, 86a, 88a of the control switch 18 shown in FIG. 14).

[0292] The highly conductive frame members 370d, 370e, 370f are part of the reverse current diode assembly 348 (see the reverse current diode assembly 48 in FIG. 18).

[0293] The highly conductive frame member 370f is connected to the positive cam lock 324a (see also the positive cam lock 24a shown in FIGS. 1 and 9, and the positive cam lock 124a shown in FIG. 20).

[0294] The highly conductive frame member 370g is connected to the negative cam lock 324b (see the negative cam lock 24b shown in FIG. 1, or the negative cam lock 124b shown in FIG. 19).

[0295] The highly conductive frame member 370h is connected to the smart switch 450 (see also the smart switch 150 shown in FIG. 18).

[0296] The highly conductive frame 370 is a three-dimensional (3D) structure configured to enclose the Li-ion battery 332 (see also the rechargeable Li-ion battery 132 shown in FIGS. 16-25) or to partially or completely cover it. This configuration provides the shortest conductive path from the rechargeable lithium-ion battery 332 to other internal electrical components of the portable jump starter device 310, thereby maximizing the power output to the positive cam lock 324a and to the negative cam lock 324b. The highly conductive frame members 370a-370h have a plurality of bent portions along a plurality of spaced-apart axes.

[0297] The highly conductive frame members 370a-370h are provided with ends having through holes for accommodating highly conductive fastening members 406 (see, for example, the conductive fastening member 206 including the bolts 206a and nuts 206b shown in FIGS. 16-25). Further, the highly conductive frame members 370a-370h are formed from flat burst stock bent at one or more positions so as to enclose the Li-ion battery 332. For example, the highly conductive frame members 370a-370h are bent at a plurality of positions so as to form a three-dimensional (3D) frame structure. For example, the highly conductive frame members 370a-370h can have bent ends provided with ring-shaped through holes. Alternatively, the highly conductive frame 370 can be formed as a single member (e.g., a single member consisting of a plate or bar bent into a predetermined shape, or a single member consisting of a plurality of members welded or soldered together, or a single member machined from a block of stock material). Further, the highly conductive frame members 370a-370h are disposed adjacent to the sides of the Li-ion battery 332, thereby making the combination of the Li-ion battery assembly and the highly conductive frame 370 as compact as possible.

[0298] The highly conductive frame 370 is formed from a flat, highly conductive plate stock material (e.g., a flat bar or strip made of a copper or aluminum stock material that is cut to a predetermined length, bent, and perforated).

[0299] Battery Assembly The Li-ion battery assembly 333 according to the present invention is shown in FIGS. 63 to 66.

[0300] The Li-ion battery assembly 333 includes one or more rechargeable Li-ion batteries 332. For example, a rechargeable battery jump starter device includes two rechargeable batteries 332.

[0301] Each of the Li-ion batteries 332 includes a plurality of battery cells 335 connected in series with each other (i.e., the positive terminal tab of a rechargeable battery cell 335 is connected to the negative terminal tab of an adjacent rechargeable battery cell 335), whereby one rechargeable battery cell 335 located at one end of the plurality of battery cells 335 and having a positive terminal (+) and another rechargeable battery cell 335 located at the opposite end of the plurality of battery cells 335 and having a negative terminal (-) are obtained.

[0302] The positive highly conductive battery member 332a is connected to the positive terminal (+), and the negative highly conductive battery member 332b is connected to the negative terminal (-). The positive highly conductive battery member 332a and the negative highly conductive battery member 332b can be highly conductive bars, plates, rods, and tubes. The rods and tubes can have flat ends so as to facilitate connection to the highly conductive frame 370 (FIG. 56).

[0303] As shown in FIGS. 64 to 66, each Li-ion battery 332 includes a plurality of Li-ion battery cells 332c stacked vertically on top of each other (i.e., configured in a stack).

[0304] The positive electrode foil tab or end portion 335a of the positive electrode terminal (+) of the Li-ion battery cell 335 is connected to the positive electrode highly conductive battery member 332a (e.g., soldering, welding, and / or mechanical fixing). The negative electrode foil tab or end portion 335b of the negative electrode terminal (-) of the Li-ion battery cell 335 is connected to the negative electrode highly conductive battery member 332b (e.g., soldering, welding, and / or mechanical fixing).

[0305] The positive electrode highly conductive battery member 332a and the negative electrode highly conductive battery member 332b are formed from a highly conductive flat plate or bar stock material (e.g., copper plate, copper bar, aluminum plate, aluminum bar, steel plate, steel bar, metal-coated plate, gold-plated plate, silver-plated plate). The positive electrode highly conductive battery member 332a is provided with a through hole 332c located at the end portion extending outward from the side surface of the rechargeable Li-ion battery 332 by a predetermined distance (i.e., in the lateral direction with respect to the longitudinal axis or the length of the rechargeable battery cell 335 and the rechargeable Li-ion battery 332). The negative electrode highly conductive battery member 332b is provided with a through hole 332c located at the end portion extending by a predetermined distance from the rechargeable battery cell 335 and the rechargeable Li-ion battery 332, and is oriented in the lateral direction with respect to the rechargeable battery cell 335 and the rechargeable Li-ion battery 332.

[0306] The highly conductive battery members 332a, 332b are formed from a relatively thick plate or bar material. The foil tabs or end portions 335a, 335b of the battery cell 332c can at least partially or completely enclose the highly conductive battery members 332a, 332b, as shown in FIGS. 64 to 66. Further, the highly conductive battery members 332, 332b are connected to the corresponding foil tabs or end portions 335a, 335b in a flat manner, thereby maximizing the contact area between them.

[0307] The rechargeable battery cell 335 is covered by a protective heat shrink material so that the rechargeable battery 332 can be packaged.

[0308] The highly conductive battery members 332a, 332b are connected to a highly conductive frame such as the highly conductive frame 370 (Figs. 56 - 62) of the portable jump starter device 310 by highly conductive fastening members (e.g., nuts and bolts).

[0309] The rechargeable battery jump starter device 310 (Figs. 26 - 31) includes a rechargeable battery assembly having one or more rechargeable battery cells with a positive terminal connector tab or end 335a (Figs. 64 - 66) and a negative terminal connector tab or end 335b. The positive conductive bar 332a is connected to the positive terminal connector tab or end 335a, and the negative conductive bar 332b is connected to the negative terminal connector tab or end 335b. The highly conductive frame 370 (Figs. 56 - 62) is connected to the battery assembly 333 (Figs. 64 - 66). The positive battery cable 56 (Figs. 9 and 10) is connected to the highly conductive frame 370, for example, directly or via cam locks 324a, 324b (Fig. 31). The negative battery cable 58 (Figs. 9 and 10) can be electronically connected to the highly conductive frame 370 via the smart switch 150 (also see the smart switch 50 in Figs. 9 and 10). The positive battery clamp 60 is connected to the positive battery cable 56, and the negative battery clamp 62 is connected to the negative battery cable 58.

[0310] The highly conductive frame 370 includes a positive conductive path from the positive terminal connectors 332a, 332a of the rechargeable batteries 332, 332 of the rechargeable battery assembly 333 to the connection point to the positive battery cable 56 (for example, a direct cable connection point or a connection point via a cam lock), and a negative conductive path from the negative terminal connectors 332b, 332b of the rechargeable batteries 332, 332 of the rechargeable battery assembly 333 to the connection point to the negative battery cable (for example, a direct cable connection point or a connection point via the cam locks 324a, 324b).

[0311] As shown in FIGS. 64 to 66, both the positive conductive member 332a (for example, a highly conductive bar) and the negative conductive member 332b (for example, a highly conductive bar) face laterally with respect to the length or the 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 project from both sides of the rechargeable battery 332 and the rechargeable battery assembly 333. Further, the positive conductive member 332a and the negative conductive member 332b are wider compared to the width of the rechargeable battery cell 335 (FIG. 64) and project from both sides of the rechargeable battery cell 335 and the rechargeable battery assembly 333.

[0312] The positive terminal connector tab or end 332a is the positive terminal foil tab or end connected in series at one end of the rechargeable battery cells 335, and the negative terminal connector tab or end 332b is the negative foil tab or end connected in series at the opposite end of the rechargeable battery cells 335. The side surface of the positive conductive member 332a (i.e., the highly conductive bar 332a) is connected in a flat manner to the positive foil tab or end 335a of the series of rechargeable battery cells 335, and the side surface of the negative conductive member 332b (i.e., the highly conductive bar 332b) is connected in a flat manner to the negative foil tab or end 335b of the series of rechargeable battery cells 335. For example, the positive foil tab or end 335a and the negative foil tab or end 335b are soldered to the corresponding positive conductive member 332a and negative conductive member 332b, respectively. Further, each of the positive conductive member 332a (i.e., the highly conductive bar 332a) and the negative conductive member 332b (i.e., the highly conductive bar 332b) is provided with a through hole 332c for connection to the highly conductive frame 370 (FIG. 56).

[0313] To enhance the conductivity between the series of rechargeable battery cells 335 and the positive conductive member 332a (i.e., the highly conductive bar 332a) and the negative conductive member 332b (i.e., the highly conductive bar 332b), the positive foil tab or end 335a and the negative foil tab or end 335b are at least partially or completely wrapped by the corresponding positive conductive member 332a (i.e., the highly conductive bar 332a) and negative conductive member 332b (i.e., the highly conductive bar 332b), respectively, and are further soldered and / or welded to the corresponding positive conductive member 332a (i.e., the highly conductive bar 332a) and negative conductive member 332b (i.e., the highly conductive bar 332b). The ends of the positive conductive member 332a (i.e., the highly conductive bar 332a) and the negative conductive member 332b (i.e., the highly conductive bar 332b) protrude from the side surfaces of the corresponding positive foil tab or end 335 and negative foil tab or end 335b, respectively.

[0314] To explain again, the rechargeable battery cells 335 are connected in series and stacked vertically on top of each other as shown in FIGS. 64 to 66 so as to provide a rechargeable battery assembly. By providing a stack configuration in this way, the size of the rechargeable battery assembly 333 is made compact. Thereafter, the multilayer battery cells 335 are covered with a heat-shrinkable material and packaged.

[0315] The rechargeable battery assembly 332 used in the rechargeable jump starter device 310 includes one or more rechargeable battery cells having a positive terminal connector and a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive bar connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive bar connected to the negative terminal connector.

[0316] circuit A functional block diagram of the rechargeable battery jump starter device 310 (FIG. 26) is shown in FIG. 67. Circuit diagrams of the rechargeable battery jump starter device 310 are shown in FIGS. 68A-1 to 68F-3.

Claims

1. A jump start device, comprising: a rechargeable battery having a plurality of rechargeable battery cells electrically connected together in series to form a rechargeable battery assembly; The rechargeable battery is a positive terminal defined by a positive metal foil tab located at one end of the rechargeable battery; a negative terminal defined by a negative metal foil tab located at an opposite end of the rechargeable battery; The jump start device also includes: a positive battery member soldered or welded to the positive metal foil tab of the rechargeable battery; a negative battery member soldered or welded to the negative metal foil tab of the rechargeable battery; a conductive frame; The conductive frame includes: a positive conductive frame electrically connected to the positive battery member of the rechargeable battery; a negative conductive frame electrically connected to the negative battery component of the rechargeable battery; at least one of the positive and negative conductive frames includes a plurality of conductive frame members removably connected to one another in an electrical series arrangement; The jump start device also includes: a positive battery cable that is connected or connectable to the positive conductive frame during a charging operation of the jump start device; a negative battery cable that is connected or connectable to the negative conductive frame during a charging operation of the jump start device; a positive battery clamp connected to the positive battery cable; a negative battery clamp connected to the negative battery cable. Jump start device.

2. The positive battery member and the negative battery member are both oriented transversely to a length of the plurality of rechargeable battery cells.

2. The jump start device of claim 1.

3. The positive and negative battery members are wider than the width of the plurality of rechargeable battery cells and each protrudes from a side of the rechargeable battery.

3. The jump start device according to claim 2.

4. The positive battery member is connected to positive foil ends of the plurality of rechargeable battery cells of the rechargeable battery; the negative battery member is connected to negative foil ends of the plurality of rechargeable battery cells of the rechargeable battery; 2. The jump start device of claim 1.

5. A side of the positive battery member is connected in a flat manner to the positive foil ends of the plurality of rechargeable battery cells of the rechargeable battery; a side of the negative battery member is connected in a flat manner to the negative foil ends of the plurality of rechargeable battery cells of the rechargeable battery; 5. The jump start device according to claim 4.

6. The positive battery member and the negative battery member each have a through hole for connection to the conductive frame.

2. The jump start device of claim 1.

7. The positive foil end at least partially encases the positive battery component; the negative foil end at least partially enveloping the negative battery component; 5. The jump start device according to claim 4.

8. The rechargeable battery assembly according to claim 7, wherein the positive foil end completely encases the positive battery component of the rechargeable battery assembly; the negative foil end completely enveloping the negative battery component of the rechargeable battery assembly; 8. The jump start device according to claim 7.

9. The positive foil end is soldered or welded to the positive battery component; the negative foil end is soldered or welded to the negative battery component; 5. The jump start device according to claim 4.

10. The rechargeable battery cells are a plurality of battery cells connected in series and stacked one on top of the other to provide the rechargeable battery assembly.

2. The jump start device of claim 1.

11. The stacked battery cells are covered with a heat shrink material. The jump start device of claim 10.

12. The plurality of conductive frame members are conductive bars bent along a plurality of axes.

2. The jump start device of claim 1.

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