A rechargeable battery jump starter device equipped with a battery detection system

Abstract

To provide a charging type battery jump start device comprising a vehicle battery or a device battery detection system.SOLUTION: A charging type battery jump start device 10 includes an on-vehicle battery detection system that detects that the charging type battery jump start device is connected to a jump charging object battery of a vehicle or a device. A vehicle battery detection system includes an operational amplifier subtractor or a differential amplifier whose output is supplied to a comparator, and a detection circuit containing the comparator. When the vehicle battery detection system detects a forward voltage drop through a reverse charge diode and if the forward voltage drop exceeds a specific threshold value, that is, an external load formed by a vehicle battery or the device battery is connected to a positive electrode battery cable and a negative electrode battery cable, the comparator outputs a high signal and the charging type battery jump start device can continue a normal operation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 72

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This PCT application claims priority based on International Application No. PCT / US2018 / 051834, filed on September 20, 2018; International Application No. PCT / US2018 / 051655, filed on September 19, 2018; International Application No. PCT / US2018 / 050904, filed on September 13, 2018; International Application No. PCT / US2018 / 049548, filed on September 5, 2018; International Application No. PCT / US2018 / 042474, filed on July 17, 2018; International Application No. PCT / US2018 / 040919, filed on July 5, 2018; International Application No. PCT / US2018 / 035029, filed on May 30, 2018; International Application No. PCT / US2018 / 034902, filed on May 29, 2018; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 569,355, 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 / 568,967, 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 / 561,850, filed on September 22, 2017; U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 561,751, filed on September 22, 2017, and the contents of all these applications are incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present invention relates to a rechargeable battery jump starter device equipped with a battery detection system. For example, the rechargeable battery jump starter device is a portable rechargeable battery jump starter device configured to be able to jump start automobiles, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, commercial equipment, trucks, buses, commercial trucks, front loaders, dozers, backhoes, excavators, rollers, forklifts, special commercial equipment, logging equipment, airplanes, jet planes, and other battery-started vehicles and equipment.

Background Art

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

[0004] Furthermore, there are battery jump starters for high loads using conventional lead-acid batteries. These jump starter devices 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 starter devices, for example, it is necessary to use a forklift. Current high-load battery jump starters are not portable by any means.

[0005] Therefore, there is a demand for a portable high-load rechargeable battery jump starter device with significantly reduced weight and size so as to be able to replace conventional high-load battery jump starters.

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

[0007] In addition, a portable rechargeable battery jump starter device having a main switch backlight system is desired to assist a user in viewing selectable positions of a control switch when selecting a specific operating mode of the portable rechargeable battery jump starter device in daylight, sunlight, darkness, or dim light.

[0008] Furthermore, a portable rechargeable battery jump starter device having an operating mode at 12V and an operating mode at 24V is desired.

[0009] Also, a portable rechargeable battery jump starter device having a dual battery diode bridge or a reverse charge diode module is desired.

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

[0011] In addition, a highly conductive frame, such as a highly conductive rigid frame, for use in a portable rechargeable battery jump starter device is desired 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, an improved battery assembly, such as a lithium ion battery assembly, is desired so as to be usable with an electronic device such as a rechargeable battery jump starter device.

[0013] In particular, the information herein describes a novel electronic circuit for detecting the presence of a vehicle battery during a jump start process. The present invention may be used or applied to, for example, the devices and systems disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 9,007,015 (B1), where this U.S. Patent specification is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety herein and will be referred to hereinafter as "the above patent". The terms "smart switch", "reverse charge diode", "vehicle battery isolation sensor", "booster battery", and "MCU" used in the description of this novel circuit (see the circuit diagram on the last page) refer to components described by the same names performing similar functions in the above patent. Further, the novel electronic circuit for detecting the presence of a vehicle battery during a jump start process may be used or applied to the rechargeable battery jump start device disclosed herein.

[0014] A handheld jump start device for a vehicle is safer if the jumper terminals are not left in an "active state" where they are inadvertently connected to a fully charged jumper battery or booster battery and a large amount of electrical energy can be supplied in a short period of time. Such a situation can occur when the user accidentally drops the jump start device when removing the jumper cables from the vehicle battery or equipment battery immediately after jump starting the vehicle or equipment, and before getting an opportunity to turn off the jump start device, the user must move away from the unit. Leaving the active jumper terminals unattended can pose a risk of electric shock or fire if the "active" terminals accidentally short circuit or if the "active" terminals are connected through a low resistance path such as a wet person or animal tissue or part of the body or through a conductive surface (e.g., a wet surface).

[0015] There is a need for improved devices, systems, and methods that can overcome the above problems. In this improved device, system, and method, the vehicle battery is detected by sensing the forward voltage drop through a "reverse charge" diode. When the vehicle battery is connected to the jumper cable and is being charged by an internal booster battery (e.g., a Li-ion battery pack), a forward current will flow through the diode, causing a positive forward voltage drop from the anode terminal to the cathode terminal of the diode. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0016] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starter device.

[0017] The subject matter described herein is directed to a novel portable rechargeable battery jump starter device.

[0018] The subject matter described herein is directed to an improved battery jump starter device.

[0019] The subject matter described herein is directed to an improved portable rechargeable battery jump starter device.

[0020] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starter device for high loads.

[0021] The subject matter described herein is directed to a portable rechargeable battery jump starter device for high loads.

[0022] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump starter devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump starter devices, which include or are configured to include one or more batteries connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0023] The subject matter described herein 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.

[0024] 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 is connected or connectable to a positive battery cable and 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, 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.

[0026] 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 a rechargeable battery assembly that includes or is configured to include one or more rechargeable 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, 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, and the highly conductive frame is connected or connectable to a positive battery cable and a negative battery cable.

[0028] 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 lithium ion ("Li ion") batteries connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0029] 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 lithium ion ("Li ion") batteries connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0030] 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 lithium ion ("Li ion") batteries connected to a highly conductive frame or a high current capacity frame.

[0031] 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 two or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0032] 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 two or more rechargeable Li ion batteries connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0033] The subject matter described in this specification 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.

[0034] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, and the device includes or is configured to include two or more rechargeable Li-ion batteries connected to a highly conductive frame or a high current capacity frame.

[0035] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, and the device includes or is 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.

[0036] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, and the device includes or is 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.

[0037] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, and the device includes or is configured to include one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, and the highly conductive frame is configured to completely surround the one or more batteries.

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

[0041] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the device including or comprising 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.

[0042] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the device including or comprising 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.

[0043] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the device including or comprising one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive rigid frame.

[0044] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the device including or being 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.

[0045] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the device including or being 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.

[0046] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the device including or being 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 conductive metal plates, rods, bars, and / or tubes.

[0047] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the device including or being 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 conductive copper (Cu) plates, rods, bars, and / or tubes.

[0048] The subject matter described herein is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices, the device including or being 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 conductive copper (Cu) plates, rods, bars, and / or tubes.

[0049] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to highly conductive camlock electrical connection devices.

[0050] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to highly conductive camlock electrical connection devices for use in battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump starters.

[0051] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to highly conductive camlock electrical connection devices combined with battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump starters.

[0052] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to highly conductive camlock electrical connection devices that include or are configured to include male camlock ends detachably connected to female camlock ends.

[0053] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to highly conductive camlock electrical connection devices that include or are configured to include a male highly conductive camlock end, a female highly conductive camlock end, and a highly conductive connection configuration therebetween for conducting electrical power between them when the male highly conductive camlock end and the female highly conductive camlock end are joined together.

[0054] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to highly conductive camlock electrical connection devices that include or are configured to include a male highly conductive camlock end, a female highly conductive camlock end, and a highly conductive connection configuration therebetween for conducting electrical power between them when the male highly conductive camlock end and the female highly conductive camlock end are joined together, and the connection configuration is configured to provide a clamping force when the male camlock end is rotated within the female camlock device.

[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 to each other, wherein the male camlock device and the female camlock are formed from a highly conductive material.

[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 to each other, wherein the male camlock device and the female camlock are formed from a highly conductive material, the male camlock end includes a pin with teeth, the female camlock end includes a receptacle with a slot, and the receptacle is configured to receive the pin and teeth of the male 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 to each other, wherein the male camlock device and the female camlock are formed from a highly conductive material, the male camlock end includes a pin with teeth, 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.

[0058] 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 therebetween when the highly conductive male camlock end and the highly conductive female camlock end 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 slots. 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.

[0059] 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 therebetween when the highly conductive male camlock end and the highly conductive female camlock end 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 slots. 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. 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.

[0060] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a highly conductive camlock electrical connection device comprising 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, further including 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 a rubber molded cover can be fixed on the female camlock end.

[0061] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a highly conductive camlock electrical connection device comprising 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, further including 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.

[0062] 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. The male camlock device and the female camlock are formed from a highly conductive material. The male camlock end includes a pin having 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.

[0063] 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.

[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, and the cable is a battery cable.

[0065] 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, further including 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 being connected to the battery jump start device.

[0066] 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, further including 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 being connected to the battery jump start device, the battery jump start device including a highly conductive rigid frame connected to one or more batteries, and the female camlock end being connected to the highly conductive frame.

[0067] 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 therebetween when the highly conductive male camlock end and the highly conductive female camlock end are coupled together, further including a cable connected to the male camlock end, the cable being a battery cable, in relation to a battery jump start device, the female camlock end being connected to the battery jump start device, the battery jump start device including a highly conductive rigid frame connected to one or more batteries, the female camlock end being connected to the highly conductive frame, and the battery jump start device including a positive battery cable having a positive battery clamp and being connected to the highly conductive rigid frame, and a negative battery cable having a negative battery clamp and being connected to the highly conductive rigid frame.

[0068] The subject matter described herein is directed to an improved electrical control switch for an electronic device.

[0069] 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.

[0070] 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.

[0071] The subject matter of the present invention is directed to an improved electrical control switch having a control knob with a backlight.

[0072] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system including or configured with an electric control switch, the electric 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.

[0073] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system including or configured with an electric control switch, the electric 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 control knob including a light-shielding opaque portion and a transparent or see-through portion configured to function as the light-transmissive window.

[0074] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system including or configured with an electric control switch, the electric 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 electric control switch backlight system further including a printed circuit board disposed on the back side of the control knob, the backlight being a light-emitting diode (LED) mounted on the printed circuit board.

[0075] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system that includes or is configured with 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 that lights 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.

[0076] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system that includes or is configured with 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 that lights 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.

[0077] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system that includes or is configured with 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 that lights 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.

[0078] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system including or configured with 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 electronic device, 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 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, the control switch 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 jump starter device in a 12V mode or a 24V mode.

[0079] 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 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 starter 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 mounted on a printed circuit board and configured to light a transparent or see-through portion of the control knob, 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 in a 12V mode or a 24V mode.

[0080] 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 the light-transmitting 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.

[0081] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system that includes or is configured with 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, and the backlight is a backlight that lights 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.

[0082] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system that includes or is configured with 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, and the backlight is a backlight that lights 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, and the interface includes a membrane label.

[0083] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system that includes or is configured with 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, and the backlight is a backlight that lights 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.

[0084] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electric control switch backlight system including or comprising an electric control switch, the electric 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 electric 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 selectively display the voltage mode of operation of a battery jump start device.

[0085] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electric control switch backlight system including or comprising an electric control switch, the electric 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 electric 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 variably display the real-time operating voltage of a battery jump start device.

[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-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 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.

[0087] 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-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, 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 is a first 12V battery and a second 12V battery.

[0088] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system including or comprising 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 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. The battery is a Li-ion battery.

[0089] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system including or configured with 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 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. 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.

[0090] 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-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 electronic device, the control switch being mounted on the electronic device, the electronic device being a battery jump charging device that 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, 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 an interface disposed between the control knob and the cover of the battery jump charging device.

[0091] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electric control switch backlight system including or configured with 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, which 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. 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 includes 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.

[0092] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, which includes a cover, a power source disposed inside the cover, an interface attached to the cover, at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface and selectively powered by the power source, an electric control switch attached to the interface and rotatable between different positions on the interface, a control knob attached to the electric control switch and rotatable between different positions on the interface and further having a light-transmitting window. The light-transmitting window of the control knob is lit by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface.

[0093] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, which includes a cover, a power source disposed inside the cover, an interface attached to the cover, at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface and selectively powered by the power source, an electrical control switch attached to the interface and rotatable between different positions on the interface, a control knob attached to the electrical control switch and rotatable between different positions on the interface and further having a light-transmitting window. The light-transmitting window of the control knob is lit by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface. The interface is provided with at least two visual indicators disposed at different positions so as to be able to display different operation modes of the rechargeable battery jump starter device. The at least two visual indicators are configured to be selectively lit by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface.

[0094] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, which includes a cover, a power source disposed inside the cover, an interface attached to the cover, at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface and selectively powered by the power source, an electrical control switch attached to the interface and rotatable between different positions on the interface, a control knob attached to the electrical control switch and rotatable between different positions on the interface and having a light-transmitting window. When the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, one of the at least two backlights is lit. The interface is provided with at least two visual indicators disposed at different positions so as to be able to display different operating modes of the rechargeable battery jump starter device. The at least two visual indicators are configured to be selectively lit by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface. The at least two visual indicators are provided by at least two light-transmitting windows disposed at different positions and transmitting through the display. The at least two visual indicators are selectively lit by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface.

[0095] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, which includes a cover, a power source disposed inside the cover, an interface attached to the cover, at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface and selectively powered by the power source, an electrical control switch attached to the interface and rotatable between different positions on the interface, a control knob attached to the electrical control switch and rotatable between different positions on the interface and further having a light-transmitting window. When the light-transmitting window of the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, one of the at least two backlights is lit. The interface is provided with at least two visual indicators disposed at different positions so as to be able to display different operation modes of the rechargeable battery jump starter device. The at least two visual indicators are configured to be selectively lit by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface. The at least two visual indicators are provided by at least two light-transmitting windows disposed at different positions and transmitting through the display. When the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, one of the at least two backlights selectively lights one of the at least two visual indicators. One of the at least two visual indicators is marked with the symbol "12V" so as to be able to display the operation mode of the rechargeable battery jump starter device at 12 volts, and the other of the at least two visual indicators is marked with the symbol "24V" so as to be able to display the operation mode of the rechargeable battery jump starter device at 24 volts.

[0096] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, which includes a cover, a power source disposed inside the cover, an interface mounted on the cover, at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface and selectively powered by the power source, an electrical control switch mounted on the interface and rotatable between different positions on the interface, a control knob mounted on the electrical control switch and rotatable between different positions on the interface and further having a light-transmitting window. The light-transmitting window of the control knob is lit by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface. The interface includes a printed circuit board disposed on the back surface of the interface or adjacent to the back surface of the interface, and the interface has at least two lights disposed at different positions on the interface.

[0097] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, which includes a cover, a power source disposed inside the cover, an interface mounted on the cover, at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface and selectively powered by the power source, an electrical control switch mounted on the interface and rotatable between different positions on the interface, a control knob mounted on the electrical control switch and rotatable between different positions on the interface and further having a light-transmitting window. When the light-transmitting window of the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, it is illuminated by one of the at least two backlights. The interface includes a printed circuit board disposed on the back surface of the interface or adjacent to the back surface of the interface. The interface has at least two lights disposed at different positions on the interface, and the at least two backlights are at least two light-emitting diodes (LEDs) connected to the printed circuit board.

[0098] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, which includes a cover, a power source disposed inside the cover, an interface attached to the cover, at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface and selectively powered by the power source, an electrical control switch attached to the interface and rotatable between different positions on the interface, and a control knob attached to the electrical control switch and rotatable between different positions on the interface and further having a light-transmitting window. The light-transmitting window of the control knob is lit by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface. The control knob includes a light-shielding opaque portion having a transparent portion or a see-through portion configured to function as the light-transmitting window.

[0099] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, which includes a cover, a power source disposed inside the cover, an interface attached to the cover, at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface and selectively powered by the power source, an electrical control switch attached to the interface and rotatable between different positions on the interface, and a control knob attached to the electrical control switch and rotatable between different positions on the interface and having a light-transmitting window. When the light-transmitting window of the control knob is selectively rotated to one of different positions on the interface, it is illuminated by one of the at least two backlights. The rechargeable battery jump starter device further includes a first 12V battery disposed inside the cover, a second 12V battery disposed inside the cover, a highly conductive frame having a positive conductive path and a negative conductive path, which is selectively electrically connected to the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery when the rechargeable battery jump starter device jump-charges a battery to be charged, a positive battery cable having a positive battery clamp and connected to the positive conductive path of the highly conductive frame, and a negative battery cable having a negative battery clamp and connected to the negative conductive path of the highly conductive rigid frame. The control switch is connected to the highly conductive frame so as to selectively operate the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery, and the control knob is configured to be rotatable between a 12V operation mode position and a 24V operation mode position so as to selectively operate the rechargeable battery jump starter device in a 12V mode or a 24V mode.

[0100] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, which includes a cover, a power source disposed inside the cover, an interface attached to the cover, at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface and selectively powered by the power source, an electrical control switch attached to the interface and rotatable between different positions on the interface, and a control knob attached to the electrical control switch and rotatable between different positions on the interface and further having a light-transmitting window. The light-transmitting window of the control knob is lit by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface. The rechargeable battery jump starter device is configured to light one of the at least two backlights on the interface when the rechargeable battery jump starter device is turned on.

[0101] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, which includes a cover, a power source disposed inside the cover, an interface attached to the cover, at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface and selectively powered by the power source, an electrical control switch attached to the interface and rotatable between different positions on the interface, and a control knob attached to the electrical control switch and rotatable between different positions on the interface and further having a light-transmitting window. When the light-transmitting window of the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, one of the at least two backlights is lit. The interface is configured to display the real-time operating voltage of the rechargeable battery jump starter device during the operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device.

[0102] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, which includes a cover, a power source disposed inside the cover, an interface attached to the cover, at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface and selectively powered by the power source, an electric control switch attached to the interface and rotatable between different positions on the interface, and a control knob attached to the electric control switch and rotatable between different positions on the interface and having a light-transmitting window. When the control knob is selectively rotated to one of different positions on the interface, one of the at least two backlights is lit. The rechargeable battery jump starter device further includes a first 12V battery disposed inside the cover, a second 12V battery disposed inside the cover, a highly conductive frame having a positive conductive path and a negative conductive path, and when the rechargeable battery jump starter device jump-charges a battery to be charged, the highly conductive frame is selectively electrically connected to the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery, a positive battery cable having a positive battery clamp and connected to the positive conductive path of the highly conductive frame, and a negative battery cable having a negative battery clamp and connected to the negative conductive path of the highly conductive rigid frame. The control switch is connected to the highly conductive frame so as to selectively operate the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery, and the control knob is configured to be rotatable between a 12V operation mode position and a 24V operation mode position so as to selectively operate the rechargeable battery jump starter device in a 12V mode or a 24V mode. The first 12V battery and the second 12V battery are Li-ion batteries.

[0103] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, which includes a cover, a power source disposed inside the cover, an interface attached to the cover, at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface and selectively powered by the power source, an electric control switch attached to the interface and rotatable between different positions on the interface, and a control knob attached to the electric control switch and rotatable between different positions on the interface and having a light-transmitting window. The light-transmitting window of the control knob is lit by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface. The control knob is formed of an opaque material, and the light-transmitting window is defined by a slot of the control knob and a slot filled with a light-transmitting material.

[0104] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, which includes a cover, a power source disposed inside the cover, an interface attached to the cover, at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface and selectively powered by the power source, an electrical control switch attached to the interface and rotatable between different positions on the interface, and a control knob attached to the electrical control switch and rotatable between different positions on the interface and further having a light-transmissive window. The light-transmissive window of the control knob is lit by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface. The control knob is formed of an opaque material, and the light-transmissive window is defined by a slot of the control knob and filled with a light-transmissive material. The control knob includes a circular outer edge, and the slot is a radially oriented slot extending inwardly from the outer edge of the control knob.

[0105] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, the rechargeable battery jump starter device including a cover, a power source disposed inside the cover, an interface attached to the cover, at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface and selectively powered by the power source, an electrical control switch attached to the interface and rotatable between different positions on the interface, and a control knob attached to the electrical control switch and rotatable between different positions on the interface and further having a light-transmitting window. The light-transmitting window of the control knob is illuminated by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface. The control knob is formed of an opaque material, the light-transmitting window is defined by a slot of the control knob and a slot filled with a light-transmitting material. The control knob includes a circular outer edge, the slot is a radially oriented slot extending inwardly from the outer edge of the control knob, the control knob includes a protrusion for being pinched by a finger, and the slot extends along the longitudinal axis of the protrusion.

[0106] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, the rechargeable battery jump starter device including a cover, a power source disposed inside the cover, an interface attached to the cover, at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface and selectively powered by the power source, an electrical control switch attached to the interface and rotatable between different positions on the interface, and a control knob attached to the electrical control switch and rotatable between different positions on the interface and having a light-transmitting window. When the light-transmitting window of the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, it is illuminated by one of the at least two backlights. The rechargeable battery jump starter device further includes an electrical switch disposed between the power source and the at least two backlights, the electrical switch being configured to illuminate one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface.

[0107] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electro-optical position detection switch system for an electronic device.

[0108] The subject matter described herein is directed to an improved electro-optical position detection switch system for use in battery jump starter devices such as portable rechargeable jump starter devices.

[0109] The subject matter described herein is directed to an improved electro-optical position detection switch system in combination with a battery jump starter device such as a portable rechargeable jump starter device.

[0110] The subject matter described herein 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.

[0111] The subject matter described herein 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, the electro-optical position detection switch system further including 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 including a transistor that functions as an electrical switch when the electro-optical position detection switch system is in an "on" state.

[0112] 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 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. The enable circuit is configured such that when the transistor is "on", current can flow from the first battery to the second battery when the first battery and the second battery are connected in parallel.

[0113] 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 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 current cannot flow from the first battery to the second battery when the first battery and the second battery are connected in series.

[0114] 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 indicating the position of the control switch based on whether current is flowing or not flowing.

[0115] 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 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. 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.

[0116] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to an electronic device having a dual battery diode bridge system.

[0117] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a dual battery diode bridge system.

[0118] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charge diode system, the rechargeable battery jump starter device 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, and a reverse charge diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the reverse charge diode module being configured to protect the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery from reverse charge after the vehicle battery has been jump charged.

[0119] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charge diode system, the rechargeable battery jump starter device 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, and a reverse charge diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the reverse charge diode module being configured to protect the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery from reverse charge after the vehicle battery has been jump charged, and the dual battery diode bridge being the reverse charge diode module.

[0120] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charge diode system, the rechargeable battery jump starter device 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, and a reverse charge diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the reverse charge diode module being configured to protect against reverse charge to the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery after the vehicle battery has been jump charged, the dual battery diode bridge being the reverse charge diode module, the reverse charge diode module including a first diode channel for receiving current flowing through the first 12V battery and a second diode channel for receiving current flowing through the second 12V battery.

[0121] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charging diode system, the rechargeable battery jump starter device 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, and a reverse charging diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the reverse charging diode module being configured to protect the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery from reverse charging after the vehicle battery has been jump charged, the rechargeable battery jump starter device further including a conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery, the second 12V battery, and the electrical control switch.

[0122] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charge diode system. The rechargeable battery jump starter device 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 device also includes a reverse charge diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery. The reverse charge diode module is configured to protect the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery from reverse charge after the vehicle battery has been jump charged. The rechargeable battery jump starter device further includes a conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery, the second 12V battery, and the electrical control switch. The conductive frame includes a plurality of conductive frame members.

[0123] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device with a reverse charge diode system. The rechargeable battery jump starter device includes a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, and an electrical control switch that is electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and 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, and a reverse charge diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery. The reverse charge diode module is configured to protect the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery from reverse charge after the vehicle battery has been jump charged. The dual battery diode bridge is the reverse charge diode module. The reverse charge diode module includes a first diode channel that receives current flowing through the first 12V battery and a second diode channel that receives current flowing through the second 12V battery. The rechargeable battery jump starter device further includes a conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery, the second 12V battery, and the electrical control switch.

[0124] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charge diode system, the rechargeable battery jump starter device 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, and a reverse charge diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the reverse charge diode module being configured to protect the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery from reverse charge after the vehicle battery has been jump charged, the dual battery diode bridge being the reverse charge diode module, the reverse charge diode module including a first diode channel receiving current flowing through the first 12V battery and a second diode channel receiving current flowing through the second 12V battery, the rechargeable battery jump starter device further including a conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery, the second 12V battery, and the electrical control switch, the conductive frame including a plurality of conductive frame members.

[0125] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device with a reverse charge diode system. The rechargeable battery jump starter device 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 device further includes a reverse charge diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery. The reverse charge diode module is configured to protect the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery from reverse charge after the vehicle battery is jump-charged. The dual battery diode bridge serves as the reverse charge diode module. The reverse charge diode module includes a first diode channel for receiving current flowing through the first 12V battery and a second diode channel for receiving current flowing through the second 12V battery. The rechargeable battery jump starter device further includes a conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery, the second 12V battery, and the electrical control switch. The conductive frame includes a plurality of conductive frame members. The reverse charge diode module includes an upper frame member, a lower frame member, and a central frame member positioned between the upper frame member and the lower frame member, which are spaced apart from each other. The first diode channel is connected between the upper frame member and the central frame member, and the second diode channel is connected between the lower frame member and the central frame member.

[0126] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device with a reverse charging diode system. The rechargeable battery jump starter device 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 rechargeable battery jump starter device also includes or is configured to include a reverse charging diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery. The reverse charging diode module is configured to protect the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery from reverse charging after the vehicle battery has been jump charged. The dual battery diode bridge serves as the reverse charging diode module. The reverse charging diode module includes a first diode channel that receives current flowing through the first 12V battery and a second diode channel that receives current flowing through the second 12V battery. The rechargeable battery jump starter device further includes a conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery, the second 12V battery, and the electrical control switch. The conductive frame includes a plurality of conductive frame members. The reverse charging diode module includes an upper frame member, a lower frame member, and a central frame member positioned between the upper frame member and the lower frame member, with the upper frame member and the lower frame member spaced apart from each other. The first diode channel is connected between the upper frame member and the central frame member, and the second diode channel is connected between the lower frame member and the central frame member. The central frame member is connected to the positive battery cable.

[0127] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charge diode system, the rechargeable battery jump starter device 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, and a reverse charge diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the reverse charge diode module being configured to protect the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery from reverse charge after the vehicle battery has been jump charged, the dual battery diode bridge being the reverse charge diode module, the reverse charge diode module including a first diode channel for receiving current flowing through the first 12V battery and a second diode channel for receiving current flowing through the second 12V battery, the rechargeable battery jump starter device further including a conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery, the second 12V battery, and the electrical control switch, the conductive frame including a plurality of conductive frame members, the reverse charge diode module including an upper frame member, a lower frame member, and a central frame member positioned between the upper frame member and the lower frame member and spaced apart from each other, the first diode channel being connected between the upper frame member and the central frame member, the second diode channel being connected between the lower frame member and the central frame member, the central frame member being connected to a positive battery cable, and the central frame member being connected to a positive cam lock configured to removably connect the positive battery cable.

[0128] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device with a reverse charging diode system. The rechargeable battery jump starter device includes a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, and an electrical control switch that is 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 rechargeable battery jump starter device also includes or is configured to include a reverse charging diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery. The reverse charging diode module is configured to protect the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery from reverse charging after the vehicle battery has been jump charged. The rechargeable battery jump starter device further includes a smart switch connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery. The smart switch is configured to switch on the current derivation from the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery only when it detects that the positive battery clamp and the negative battery clamp are properly connected to the battery terminals of the correct polarity of the vehicle battery to be jump started.

[0129] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charge diode system, the rechargeable battery jump starter device comprising 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, and a reverse charge diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the reverse charge diode module being configured to protect the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery from reverse charge after the vehicle battery has been jump charged, and the negative terminal of the first 12V battery being permanently connected to the smart switch.

[0130] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charge diode system, the rechargeable battery jump starter device comprising 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, and a reverse charge diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the reverse charge diode module being configured to protect the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery from reverse charge after the vehicle battery has been jump charged, and the negative terminal of the first 12V battery being permanently connected to the smart switch, and the negative terminal of the second 12V battery being selectively connected to the smart switch via the electrical control switch.

[0131] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charge diode system, the rechargeable battery jump starter device 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, and a reverse charge diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the reverse charge diode module being configured to protect the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery from reverse charge after the vehicle battery has been jump charged, and the positive terminal of the second 12V battery being permanently connected to the reverse charge diode bridge.

[0132] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charge diode system, the rechargeable battery jump starter device 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, and a reverse charge diode bridge connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the reverse charge diode module being configured to protect the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery from reverse charge after the vehicle battery has been jump charged, and the positive terminal of the second 12V battery being permanently connected to the reverse charge diode bridge, and the positive terminal of the first 12V battery being selectively connected to the reverse charge diode bridge via the electrical control switch.

[0133] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to portable battery jump start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices. 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 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 the vehicle has been jump started.

[0134] 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 jump starting a vehicle. The dual battery diode bridge is configured as a reverse charge diode module.

[0135] 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 vehicle jump start. 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.

[0136] 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 the vehicle has been 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. The upper diode channel and the lower diode channel are connected to a 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.

[0137] 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 dual battery diode bridge is a reverse charge diode module, and the reverse charge 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.

[0138] 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, or is configured to include such a charger.

[0139] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to portable battery jump start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices. The 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 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 configured to charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery incrementally so as to maintain the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery at a potential close to the same potential during the charging sequence.

[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 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. 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.

[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 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 maintain the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery at a potential close to each other during a 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.

[0142] 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 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 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 configured to incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in fixed voltage increments.

[0143] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices. A battery jump start device includes 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 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 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 variable voltage increment.

[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 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 charger is configured to incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery sequentially with random voltage increments.

[0145] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable battery jump start devices. A battery jump start device includes 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 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 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, 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).

[0146] 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 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 fraction of the total charging voltage required to fully charge the first 12V battery or the second 12V battery.

[0147] 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 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.

[0148] 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 battery jump start device further includes a peak voltage cutoff member for preventing overcharging of the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0149] 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, 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 being configured to provide a charge timeout.

[0150] The subject matter described herein is directed to a leapfrog charging system and method for an electronic device.

[0151] The subject matter described herein is directed to a leapfrog charging system and method for use in a battery jump start device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump start device.

[0152] 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.

[0153] 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.

[0154] 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 in an increment smaller than the total of the charging increments for fully charging the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0155] 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.

[0156] 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.

[0157] 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.

[0158] 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.

[0159] 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 rate being adjustable within the programmed sequence.

[0160] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charge diode system. The rechargeable battery jump starter device 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, 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 leapfrog charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and is configured to include or be composed of the above components. The leapfrog charger is configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0161] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charge diode system. The rechargeable battery jump starter device 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, 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 leapfrog charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and is configured to include or be composed of the above components. The leapfrog charger is configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and is configured to maintain the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery at a potential close to each other when sequentially charging the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and is configured to incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0162] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charging diode system, the rechargeable battery jump starter device including or 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, and a leapfrog charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the leapfrog charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and the leapfrog charger being configured to first charge the one of the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery having the lowest voltage or charge amount.

[0163] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charging diode system, the rechargeable battery jump starter device including or 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, and a leapfrog charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the leapfrog charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and the leapfrog charger being configured to incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery sequentially with a fixed voltage increment.

[0164] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charge diode system. The rechargeable battery jump starter device 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, and a leapfrog charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery. The leapfrog charger is configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and the leapfrog charger is configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery incrementally with a variable voltage increment.

[0165] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charge diode system. The rechargeable battery jump starter device 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, and a leapfrog charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery. The leapfrog charger is configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and the leapfrog charger is configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery incrementally with a random voltage increment.

[0166] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charge diode system. The rechargeable battery jump starter device 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, 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 leapfrog charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery. The leapfrog charger is configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and the leapfrog charger is configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery incrementally in increments of 100 millivolts (mV).

[0167] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charge diode system. The rechargeable battery jump starter device 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, 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 leapfrog charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery. The leapfrog charger is configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and the voltage increment of the charge is made to be a part or just a part of the total charging voltage required to fully charge the first 12V battery or the second 12V battery.

[0168] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charge diode system, the rechargeable battery jump starter device including or 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 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, and a leapfrog charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the leapfrog charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the rechargeable battery jump starter device further including a programmable microcontroller electrically connected to the leapfrog charger so as to be able to control the operation of the leapfrog charger.

[0169] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charge diode system, the rechargeable battery jump starter device including or 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 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, and a leapfrog charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery and configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and a programmable microcontroller electrically connected to the leapfrog charger so as to be able to control the operation of the leapfrog charger, the programmable microcontroller being configured to provide a charge timeout.

[0170] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charge diode system. The rechargeable battery jump starter device 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 leapfrog charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery and configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and a peak voltage blocking member for preventing overcharging of the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, or is configured including the same.

[0171] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charge diode system. The rechargeable battery jump starter device 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, and a leapfrog charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, or is configured including the same. The leapfrog charger is configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and the charging sequence is an alternating charging sequence between the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0172] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charge diode system, the rechargeable battery jump starter device including or 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 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, and a leapfrog charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the leapfrog charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the charging sequence being an alternating charging sequence across the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and in the charging sequence, alternatingly performing one charging sequence of the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery more than once before performing the other charging sequence of the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0173] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charge diode system, the rechargeable battery jump starter device including or 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 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, and a leapfrog charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the leapfrog charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the charging sequence being one including one or more charging pauses.

[0174] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a reverse charge diode system, the rechargeable battery jump starter device 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, and a leapfrog charger connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the leapfrog charger being configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and all of the charge time increment, voltage increment, and charge rate being adjustable within a programmed sequence.

[0175] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a highly conductive frame for use in an electronic device.

[0176] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a highly conductive frame for use with or as part of a battery assembly of an electronic device.

[0177] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a highly conductive frame for use in a battery jump starter device such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starter device.

[0178] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a highly conductive frame combined with a battery jump starter device such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starter device.

[0179] The subject matter described herein is directed to a highly conductive frame for connecting a battery to a positive cable and a negative cable for use in a battery jump start device such as a portable rechargeable battery jump start device.

[0180] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly including or configured to include a battery connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0181] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly including or configured to include a battery connected to a highly conductive frame for use in a battery jump start device such as a portable rechargeable battery jump start device.

[0182] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump start device such as a portable rechargeable jump start device, the battery jump start device including or 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.

[0183] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump start device such as a portable rechargeable battery jump start device, the battery jump start device including or 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 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.

[0184] 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 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, the highly conductive frame being semi-rigid.

[0185] 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 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, the highly conductive frame being rigid.

[0186] 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 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, the highly conductive frame being a three-dimensional (3D) frame structure.

[0187] 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 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, the highly conductive frame including a plurality of highly conductive frame members connected to each other.

[0188] 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 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, the highly conductive frame including a plurality of highly conductive frame members, at least one of the conductive frame members including a through hole.

[0189] 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 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, 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 the at least one conductive frame member.

[0190] 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 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, 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.

[0191] 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 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. The highly conductive frame includes a plurality of highly conductive frame members, and at least one of the frame members is provided with at least one flat end having a through hole.

[0192] 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 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. The highly conductive frame includes a plurality of highly conductive frame members, and at least one of the conductive frame members includes a through hole, and at least one ring-shaped through hole is provided on at least one end of the at least one conductive frame member.

[0193] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to battery jump start devices such as portable rechargeable jump start devices. 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. Other electrical components of the portable jump start device are bolted onto the highly conductive frame.

[0194] 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 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. The battery jump start device further includes an electrical control switch that is electrically connected to the highly conductive frame, the first 12V battery, and the second 12V battery, and 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 control switch is bolted onto the highly conductive frame.

[0195] 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 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. The highly conductive frame includes a plurality of highly conductive frame members, and the highly conductive frame members are formed from a flat metallic stock material.

[0196] 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, or is configured to include the same.

[0197] 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, or includes the same and is configured to include the same, and the conductive frame includes conductive frame members connected to each other.

[0198] 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.

[0199] 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 bent portions along the length of the conductive frame members.

[0200] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, the rechargeable battery jump starter device including 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, or being configured to include the same, 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.

[0201] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, the rechargeable battery jump starter device including 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, or being configured to include the same, 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.

[0202] 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, or is configured to include the same. 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.

[0203] 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, or is configured to include the same. 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.

[0204] 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, and 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.

[0205] 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, or is configured to include the above 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 transverse to the length of the one or more rechargeable battery cells.

[0206] 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. 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 transversely 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.

[0207] 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.

[0208] 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 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.

[0209] 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, or is configured to include the above components. 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 terminals of the appropriate polarity of the battery to be jump started (i.e., the positive battery clamp is connected to the positive terminal of the vehicle battery and the negative battery clamp is connected to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery).

[0210] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, the rechargeable battery jump starter device including 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 assembly and a negative conductive frame having 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 having one end removably connected to the positive cam lock, a negative battery cable having 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 being configured to include the same.

[0211] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a battery assembly for an electronic device.

[0212] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device.

[0213] 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.

[0214] 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.

[0215] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device such as a battery jump starter device, the device including or comprising 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.

[0216] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device such as a battery jump starter device, the device including or comprising 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 foil and negative foil, respectively.

[0217] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device such as a battery jump starter device, the device including or comprising 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 foil and negative foil, respectively, and the highly conductive members are each wider than the corresponding positive foil and negative foil.

[0218] 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. 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, and the highly conductive member is oriented flat with respect to both ends of the at least one battery cell.

[0219] 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. 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, and the highly conductive member is provided with through holes for connection to the electronic device using fastening members consisting of bolts and nuts.

[0220] 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. 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, and the highly conductive member is formed from a plate type or bar type material.

[0221] 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. 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, and 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.

[0222] The subject matter described herein 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 wraps the positive highly conductive member, the negative foil at least partially wraps the negative highly conductive member, and the positive foil and the negative foil completely wrap their corresponding positive and negative highly conductive members, respectively.

[0223] The subject matter described herein 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.

[0224] The subject matter described herein 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 one another.

[0225] The subject matter described herein 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 battery assembly is covered by a heat shrink material.

[0226] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device and includes or is configured to include a power circuit having one or more rechargeable battery cells and including 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, and a conductive frame connected to the battery assembly.

[0227] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device and includes or is configured to include a power circuit having one or more rechargeable battery cells and including 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, 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.

[0228] 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.

[0229] 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 conduction path from the positive terminal connector of the battery assembly to the connection point for the positive battery cable and a negative conduction path from the negative terminal connector of the battery assembly to the connection point for the negative battery cable.

[0230] 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. Both the positive conductive bar and the negative conductive bar are oriented transverse to the length of the one or more rechargeable battery cells.

[0231] 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. Both the positive conductive bar and the negative conductive bar 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.

[0232] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, comprising or consisting of 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, wherein the positive terminal connector is the positive foil end of one or more rechargeable battery cells and the negative terminal connector is the negative foil end of one or more rechargeable battery cells.

[0233] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device, comprising or consisting of 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, wherein 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.

[0234] 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.

[0235] 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.

[0236] 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 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, 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.

[0237] 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 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.

[0238] 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 one or more battery cells are a plurality of battery cells connected in series and stacked on top of each other so as to provide a rechargeable battery assembly.

[0239] 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 plurality of stacked battery cells are covered by a heat shrink material.

[0240] 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, wherein the conductive frame includes a plurality of conductive frame members connected to each other.

[0241] 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, wherein 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.

[0242] 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 being configured to include 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.

[0243] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having an improved vehicle battery or equipment battery detection device.

[0244] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a vehicle battery detection system, including or being configured to include a detection circuit for detecting a forward voltage drop through an anti-reverse charging diode, the detection circuit including an operational amplifier subtractor or differential amplifier whose output is supplied to a comparator, and when a forward voltage drop through the anti-reverse charging diode is detected and the forward voltage drop exceeds a specific threshold value, that is, when an external load formed by the vehicle battery is connected to the jumper cable, the comparator outputs a "high" signal and the jump starter device is enabled to continue normal operation.

[0245] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a vehicle battery detection system, including or configured to include a detection circuit for detecting a forward voltage drop across a reverse charging diode, the detection circuit including an operational amplifier subtractor or differential amplifier whose output is supplied to a comparator, and when a forward voltage drop across the reverse charging diode is detected and the forward voltage drop exceeds a specific threshold value, i.e., when an external load formed by the vehicle battery is connected to the jumper cable, the comparator outputs a "high" signal and the jump starter device is enabled to continue normal operation, and when the forward voltage drop exceeds the threshold value, the internal jumper battery terminal remains connected to the jumper cable via a smart switch and a "reverse charging" diode, and the internal battery negative terminal remains connected to the negative jumper cable.

[0246] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a vehicle battery detection system, including or configured to include a detection circuit for detecting a forward voltage drop across a reverse charging diode, the detection circuit including an operational amplifier subtractor or differential amplifier whose output is supplied to a comparator, and when a forward voltage drop across the reverse charging diode is detected and the forward voltage drop exceeds a specific threshold value, i.e., when an external load formed by the vehicle battery is connected to the jumper cable, the comparator outputs a "high" signal and the jump starter device is enabled to continue normal operation, and when the sensed forward voltage drop is below a specific threshold value, the comparator outputs a "low" signal and by instructing a jump starting device logic controlled by a microcontroller unit, the smart switch is opened to disconnect the negative battery terminal from the negative jumper cable and the cable terminals are made inactive, i.e., dead, such that the internal battery voltage is not applied to the jumper cable.

[0247] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system, the rechargeable battery jump starter device including a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a positive terminal battery connector of a vehicle or equipment connected to the positive battery cable, a reverse charge diode array connecting the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the positive terminal battery connector of the vehicle battery or equipment battery, a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a negative terminal battery connector of a vehicle or equipment connected to the negative battery cable, a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system cooperating with the rechargeable battery jump starter device, and a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system for detecting a forward voltage drop through the reverse charge diode array, the vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system including a detection circuit, the detection circuit including an operational amplifier subtractor or differential amplifier whose output is supplied to a comparator, when a forward voltage drop through the reverse charge diode array is detected and the forward voltage drop exceeds a specific threshold value, that is, when an external load formed by the vehicle battery or equipment battery is connected to the positive battery cable and the negative battery cable, the comparator outputs a "high" signal and the rechargeable battery jump starter device is enabled to continue normal operation.

[0248] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device equipped with a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system. The rechargeable battery jump starter device includes a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a positive terminal battery connector of a vehicle or equipment connected to the positive battery cable, a reverse charge diode array connecting the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the positive terminal battery connector of the vehicle battery or equipment battery, a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a negative terminal battery connector of a vehicle or equipment connected to the negative battery cable, and a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system that cooperates with the rechargeable battery jump starter device. The vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system includes a detection circuit for detecting a forward voltage drop through the reverse charge diode array. The detection circuit includes an operational amplifier subtractor or differential amplifier whose output is supplied to a comparator. When a forward voltage drop through the reverse charge diode array is detected and the forward voltage drop exceeds a specific threshold, that is, when an external load formed by the vehicle battery or equipment battery is connected to the positive battery cable and the negative battery cable, the comparator outputs a "high" signal, and the rechargeable battery jump starter device can continue normal operation. The positive terminal connector of the vehicle battery or equipment battery is a positive battery clamp, and the positive terminal connector of the vehicle battery or equipment battery is a negative battery clamp.

[0249] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system. The rechargeable battery jump starter device includes a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a positive terminal battery connector of a vehicle or equipment connected to the positive battery cable, a reverse charge diode array connecting the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the positive terminal battery connector of the vehicle battery or equipment battery, a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a negative terminal battery connector of a vehicle or equipment connected to the negative battery cable, and a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system cooperating with the rechargeable battery jump starter device, the vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system including a detection circuit for detecting a forward voltage drop through the reverse charge diode array. The detection circuit includes an operational amplifier subtractor or differential amplifier whose output is supplied to a comparator. When a forward voltage drop through the reverse charge diode array is detected and the forward voltage drop exceeds a specific threshold, that is, when an external load formed by the vehicle battery or equipment battery is connected to the positive battery cable and the negative battery cable, the comparator outputs a "high" signal and the rechargeable battery jump starter device is enabled to continue normal operation. The rechargeable battery jump starter device further includes a smart switch for selectively connecting the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the negative terminal battery connector of the vehicle or equipment.

[0250] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system, the rechargeable battery jump starter device including a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a positive terminal battery connector of a vehicle or equipment connected to the positive battery cable, a reverse charge diode array connecting the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the positive terminal battery connector of the vehicle battery or equipment battery, a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a negative terminal battery connector of a vehicle or equipment connected to the negative battery cable, a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system cooperating with the rechargeable battery jump starter device, and a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system for detecting a forward voltage drop through the reverse charge diode array, the vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system including a detection circuit, the detection circuit including an operational amplifier subtractor or differential amplifier whose output is supplied to a comparator, when a forward voltage drop through the reverse charge diode array is detected and the forward voltage drop exceeds a specific threshold value, that is, when an external load formed by the vehicle battery or equipment battery is connected to the positive battery cable and the negative battery cable, the comparator outputs a "high" signal and the rechargeable battery jump starter device is enabled to continue normal operation, the positive terminal connector of the vehicle battery or equipment battery is a positive battery clamp, the positive terminal connector of the vehicle battery or equipment battery is a negative battery clamp, when the forward voltage drop exceeds the threshold value, the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery continues to be selectively connected to the negative terminal battery connector of the vehicle or equipment by a smart switch, and the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery remains connected to the negative terminal battery connector of the vehicle or equipment.

[0251] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system. The rechargeable battery jump starter device includes a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a positive terminal battery connector of a vehicle or equipment connected to the positive battery cable, a reverse charge diode array connecting the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the positive terminal battery connector of the vehicle battery or equipment battery, a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a negative terminal battery connector of a vehicle or equipment connected to the negative battery cable, a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system cooperating with the rechargeable battery jump starter device, and a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system for detecting a forward voltage drop through the reverse charge diode array. The vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system includes a detection circuit, and the detection circuit includes an operational amplifier subtractor or differential amplifier whose output is supplied to a comparator. When a forward voltage drop through the reverse charge diode array is detected and the forward voltage drop exceeds a specific threshold value, that is, when an external load formed by the vehicle battery or equipment battery is connected to the positive battery cable and the negative battery cable, the comparator outputs a "high" signal and the rechargeable battery jump starter device is enabled to continue normal operation. The rechargeable battery jump starter device further includes a microcontroller unit, and the microcontroller unit includes jump starter device logic controlled by itself.

[0252] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a vehicle battery or device battery detection system, the rechargeable battery jump starter device comprising a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a positive terminal battery connector of a vehicle or device connected to the positive battery cable, a reverse charge diode array connecting the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the positive terminal battery connector of the vehicle battery or device battery, a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a negative terminal battery connector of a vehicle or device connected to the negative battery cable, a vehicle battery or device battery detection system cooperating with the rechargeable battery jump starter device, the vehicle battery or device battery detection system including a detection circuit for detecting a forward voltage drop through the reverse charge diode array, the detection circuit including an operational amplifier subtractor or differential amplifier whose output is supplied to a comparator, when a forward voltage drop through the reverse charge diode array is detected and the forward voltage drop exceeds a specific threshold, that is, when an external load formed by the vehicle battery or device battery is connected to the positive battery cable and the negative battery cable, the comparator outputs a "high" signal and the rechargeable battery jump starter device can continue normal operation, the rechargeable battery jump starter device further includes a microcontroller unit, the microcontroller unit includes jump starter device logic controlled by itself, when the detected forward voltage drop is below a specific threshold, the comparator outputs a "low" signal, and by instructing the jump starter device logic controlled by the microcontroller unit, the smart switch is opened to disconnect the negative battery terminal of the rechargeable battery of the rechargeable battery jump starter device from the negative battery cable, assuming that the internal battery voltage is not applied to the positive battery terminal connector and the negative battery terminal connector.The positive battery terminal connector and the negative battery terminal connector are made in an inactive state, that is, dead.

[0253] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system. The rechargeable battery jump starter device includes a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a positive terminal battery connector of a vehicle or equipment connected to the positive battery cable, a reverse charge diode array connecting the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the positive terminal battery connector of the vehicle battery or equipment battery, a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a negative terminal battery connector of a vehicle or equipment connected to the negative battery cable, a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system cooperating with the rechargeable battery jump starter device, and a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system for detecting a forward voltage drop through the reverse charge diode array. The vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system includes a detection circuit, and the detection circuit includes an operational amplifier subtractor or differential amplifier whose output is supplied to a comparator. When a forward voltage drop through the reverse charge diode array is detected and the forward voltage drop exceeds a specific threshold value, that is, when an external load formed by the vehicle battery or equipment battery is connected to the positive battery cable and the negative battery cable, the comparator outputs a "high" signal and the rechargeable battery jump starter device can continue normal operation. The reverse charge diode array is connected along the positive battery cable.

[0254] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system. The rechargeable battery jump starter device includes a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a positive terminal battery connector of a vehicle or equipment connected to the positive battery cable, a reverse charge diode array connecting the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the positive terminal battery connector of the vehicle battery or equipment battery, a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a negative terminal battery connector of a vehicle or equipment connected to the negative battery cable, and a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system that cooperates with the rechargeable battery jump starter device. The vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system includes a detection circuit for detecting a forward voltage drop through the reverse charge diode array. The detection circuit includes an operational amplifier subtractor or differential amplifier whose output is supplied to a comparator. When a forward voltage drop through the reverse charge diode array is detected and the forward voltage drop exceeds a specific threshold value, that is, when an external load formed by the vehicle battery or equipment battery is connected to the positive battery cable and the negative battery cable, the comparator outputs a "high" signal, and the rechargeable battery jump starter device is enabled to continue normal operation. The smart switch is connected along the negative battery cable.

[0255] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system, the rechargeable battery jump starter device including a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a positive terminal battery connector of a vehicle or equipment connected to the positive battery cable, a reverse charge diode array connecting the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the positive terminal battery connector of the vehicle battery or equipment battery, a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a negative terminal battery connector of a vehicle or equipment connected to the negative battery cable, a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system cooperating with the rechargeable battery jump starter device, and a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system for detecting a forward voltage drop through the reverse charge diode array, the vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system including a detection circuit, the detection circuit including an operational amplifier subtractor or differential amplifier whose output is supplied to a comparator, when a forward voltage drop through the reverse charge diode array is detected and the forward voltage drop exceeds a specific threshold, that is, when an external load formed by the vehicle battery or equipment battery is connected to the positive battery cable and the negative battery cable, the comparator outputs a "high" signal and the rechargeable battery jump starter device is enabled to continue normal operation, the reverse charge diode array is connected along the positive battery cable, and the smart switch is connected along the negative battery cable.

[0256] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a vehicle battery detection system, and includes or is configured to include a detection circuit for detecting a forward voltage drop through an anti-reverse charging diode. The detection circuit includes an operational amplifier subtractor or a differential amplifier whose output is supplied to a comparator. When a forward voltage drop through the anti-reverse charging diode is detected and the forward voltage drop exceeds a specific threshold, that is, when an external load formed by the vehicle battery is connected to the jumper cable, the comparator outputs a "high" signal, and the jump starter device can continue normal operation. When the sensed forward voltage drop is below a specific threshold, the comparator outputs a "low" signal, and by instructing the jump starter device logic controlled by a microcontroller unit, the smart switch is opened to disconnect the negative battery terminal from the negative jumper cable, and the cable terminal is made inactive, that is, dead, as if the internal battery voltage is not applied to the jumper cable, and a highly conductive frame connects the first rechargeable battery to the anti-reverse charging diode array.

[0257] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump start device having a vehicle battery detection system and includes or is configured to include a detection circuit for detecting a forward voltage drop through an anti - charge diode. The detection circuit includes an operational amplifier subtractor or differential amplifier whose output is supplied to a comparator. When a forward voltage drop through the anti - charge diode is detected and the forward voltage drop exceeds a specific threshold, that is, when an external load formed by the vehicle battery is connected to the jumper cable, the comparator outputs a "high" signal and the jump start device can continue normal operation. When the sensed forward voltage drop is below a specific threshold, the comparator outputs a "low" signal and, by instructing the jump start device logic controlled by a microcontroller unit, the smart switch is opened to disconnect the negative battery terminal from the negative jumper cable, such that the cable terminal is made inactive, that is, dead, and a highly conductive frame connects a first rechargeable battery to an anti - charge diode array, and the highly conductive frame supports the anti - charge diode array.

[0258] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump start device having a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system, the rechargeable battery jump start device including a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a positive terminal battery connector of a vehicle or equipment connected to the positive battery cable, a reverse charge diode array connecting the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the positive terminal battery connector of the vehicle battery or equipment battery, a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a negative terminal battery connector of a vehicle or equipment connected to the negative battery cable, a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system cooperating with the rechargeable battery jump start device, and a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system for detecting a forward voltage drop through the reverse charge diode array, the vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system including a detection circuit, the detection circuit including an operational amplifier subtractor or differential amplifier whose output is supplied to a comparator, when a forward voltage drop through the reverse charge diode array is detected and the forward voltage drop exceeds a specific threshold, that is, when an external load formed by the vehicle battery or equipment battery is connected to the positive battery cable and the negative battery cable, the comparator outputs a "high" signal, enabling the rechargeable battery jump start device to continue normal operation, and a highly conductive frame connects the first rechargeable battery to a smart switch.

[0259] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system, the rechargeable battery jump starter device including a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a positive terminal battery connector of a vehicle or equipment connected to the positive battery cable, an anti - charge diode array connecting the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the positive terminal battery connector of the vehicle battery or equipment battery, a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a negative terminal battery connector of a vehicle or equipment connected to the negative battery cable, a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system cooperating with the rechargeable battery jump starter device, and a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system for detecting a forward voltage drop through the anti - charge diode array, the vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system including a detection circuit, the detection circuit including an operational amplifier subtractor or differential amplifier whose output is supplied to a comparator, when a forward voltage drop through the anti - charge diode array is detected and the forward voltage drop exceeds a specific threshold value, that is, when an external load formed by the vehicle battery or equipment battery is connected to the positive battery cable and the negative battery cable, the comparator outputs a "high" signal and the rechargeable battery jump starter device is enabled to continue normal operation, and a highly conductive frame connects the first rechargeable battery to a smart switch, and the highly conductive frame connects the first rechargeable battery to the anti - charge diode array.

[0260] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device equipped with a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system. The rechargeable battery jump starter device includes a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a positive terminal battery connector of a vehicle or equipment connected to the positive battery cable, a reverse charge diode array connecting the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the positive terminal battery connector of the vehicle battery or equipment battery, a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a negative terminal battery connector of a vehicle or equipment connected to the negative battery cable, and a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system that cooperates with the rechargeable battery jump starter device, and includes or is configured to include a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system for detecting a forward voltage drop through the reverse charge diode array. The vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system includes a detection circuit, and the detection circuit includes an operational amplifier subtractor or differential amplifier whose output is supplied to a comparator. When a forward voltage drop through the reverse charge diode array is detected and the forward voltage drop exceeds a specific threshold value, that is, when an external load formed by the vehicle battery or equipment battery is connected to the positive battery cable and the negative battery cable, the comparator outputs a "high" signal and the rechargeable battery jump starter device is enabled to continue normal operation. The rechargeable battery jump starter device further includes a second rechargeable battery and an electrical control switch electrically connected to the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery, and the electrical control switch has a parallel switch position for connecting the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in parallel and a series switch position for connecting the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in series.

[0261] The subject matter described in this specification is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starter device having a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system. The rechargeable battery jump starter device includes a first rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, a positive battery cable connected to the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a positive terminal battery connector of a vehicle or equipment connected to the positive battery cable, a reverse charge diode array connecting the positive terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the positive terminal battery connector of the vehicle battery or equipment battery, a negative battery cable connected to the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery, a negative terminal battery connector of a vehicle or equipment connected to the negative battery cable, and a vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system that cooperates with the rechargeable battery jump starter device. The vehicle battery or equipment battery detection system includes a detection circuit that includes an operational amplifier subtractor or differential amplifier whose output is supplied to a comparator. When a forward voltage drop through the reverse charge diode array is detected and the forward voltage drop exceeds a specific threshold, that is, when an external load formed by the vehicle battery or equipment battery is connected to the positive battery cable and the negative battery cable, the comparator outputs a "high" signal and the rechargeable battery jump starter device can continue normal operation. The rechargeable battery jump starter device further includes a second rechargeable battery and an electrical control switch electrically connected to the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery. The electrical control switch has a parallel switch position for connecting the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in parallel and a series switch position for connecting the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in series. The rechargeable battery jump starter device further includes a highly conductive frame connecting the first rechargeable battery, the second rechargeable battery, and the electrical control switch. The highly conductive frame connects one or both of the positive terminals of the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery,Selectively connect to the reverse charging diode array, and selectively connect one or both of the negative terminal of the first rechargeable battery and the negative terminal of the second rechargeable battery to the smart switch.

[0262] 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.

[0263] 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 can heat and soften the rigid frame. It is highly desirable for the highly conductive rigid frame to 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, which can minimize the distance between the electrical components disposed within the battery jump starter device.

[0264] 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 start device. The battery assembly can be removably (i.e., detachably) coupled to the battery jump start 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), 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, 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 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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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0266] The battery jump starter device 10 according to the present invention is shown in FIGS. 1 to 8.

[0267] 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.

[0268] 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 the control switch 18. The main operating part of the control switch 18 is located inside the cover 12. The control switch 18 is configured 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., 12V or 24V vehicle electrical system) of the vehicle to be jump-started.

[0269] The detailed features of the interface 16 are shown in FIG. 69. The interface 16 includes 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) built-in battery level gauge LEDs 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), and the like.

[0270] 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.

[0271] 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 at 12V XGC output port 20e and a 5A at 12V XGC input port 20f.

[0272] 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.

[0273] 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), blink mode, strobe mode, and off mode.

[0274] On the left side surface 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 (for example, 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 prevent the LEDs 28 from overheating by facilitating the heat transfer of the heat sink 29 to the surrounding atmosphere.

[0275] 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 (for example, 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 directly wired and connected to the device can be attached to the battery jump starter device in a non-removable or non-detachable manner.

[0276] 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) is attached to the cam locks 24a and 24b to close and seal the corresponding receptacles 25a and 25b of the cam locks 24a and 24b when the battery jump starter device 10 is not in use. Thereby, dirt and moisture are prevented from entering into the receptacles 25a and 25b.

[0277] The power circuit 30 of the battery jump starter device 10 is shown in FIG. 9.

[0278] 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 the corresponding cables of a pair of cables 34 and 36 (for example, insulated electrical copper cables).

[0279] The power circuit 30 further includes a reverse current diode array 48 (i.e., a reverse current protection device, or a reverse charge diode array) connected to the control switch via the cable 40 and connected to the right battery 32 via the cable 44.

[0280] The power circuit 30 further includes a smart switch 50 (for example, a 500A solenoid device) connected to the control switch 18 via the cable 42 and connected to the left battery 32 via the cable 46.

[0281] 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.

[0282] 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.

[0283] 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.

[0284] 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.

[0285] 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.

[0286] In the second embodiment, which will be described later, regarding the rechargeable jump starter device 110 and the power supply circuit 130, the cables 34, 36, 40, 42, 44, 46 (FIG. 9), which are respectively positioned between the Li-ion battery 32, the reverse current diode array 48, and the smart switch 50 in the first embodiment of the rechargeable jump starter device 10, 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.

[0287] 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.

[0288] The control knob 18a includes rear extension portions 18b and 18c. The extension portion 18c has a T-shaped cross-sectional portion for connecting 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 rear extension portion 18b (e.g., a circular cross-sectional portion) therein.

[0289] 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.

[0290] 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.

[0291] 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.

[0292] The terminals 82 - 92 each have a threaded post 82a - 92a, a spacer plate 82b - 92b, and a conductive bar 94. Thus, 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) 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.

[0293] As shown in FIG. 12, the O-rings 96, 98, 100 seal various individual components of the control switch 18 as shown. After the control switch 18 is assembled, 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.

[0294] 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.

[0295] The back 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.

[0296] 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, for example, the same as the cover 12 of the battery jump start device 10 shown in FIGS. 1 to 8.

[0297] 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 (e.g., copper, aluminum) frame members 170a to 170h configured as conductive metal rods having flat ends connected to each other.

[0298] The battery jump start device 110 includes a pair of 12V Li-ion batteries 132 that are directly connected to a highly conductive rigid frame 170. More specifically, the terminals 132a, 132b of the lithium-ion battery (for example, highly conductive bars made of copper or aluminum) are mechanically connected 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 a highly conductive fastening member 206 including bolts 206a and nuts 206b and / or by soldering.

[0299] 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 (for example, 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 (for example, stock materials made of copper or aluminum). The highly conductive rigid frame members 170a to 170h can also be insulated (for example, coated with a heat shrink type insulating material) at least in the main regions so as to prevent short circuits inside.

[0300] 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 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 an electrical component, the electrical component 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.

[0301] 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.

[0302] 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 of copper or aluminum) having a highly conductive bolt 206a and a highly conductive nut 206b, the upper highly conductive rigid bar 148a (FIG. 16) and 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.

[0303] 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, 170h to the smart switch 150 using highly conductive fastening members 206.

[0304] 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.

[0305] 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, 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.

[0306] 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 billet of highly conductive copper 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).

[0307] 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.

[0308] The battery jump start device 110 further includes a resistor array 202 (e.g., 12V at 5A XGC) 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 18A at 12V XGC output port 20e, and a 5A at 12V XGC input port 20e.

[0309] On the left side of the battery jump starter 110, a pair of light-emitting diodes 128 (LEDs) for using the battery jump starter 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, and off.

[0310] A heat sink 129 (FIG. 16) for dissipating heat from the LEDs 128 is attached to the battery jump starter 110. For example, the heat sink 129 is formed from a thermally conductive material (e.g., a plate made of molded metal or metal die-cast). The heat sink 129 is provided with ribs 129a that transfer heat to the surrounding atmosphere so as to prevent the LEDs 128 from overheating.

[0311] In FIG. 16, the battery jump starter 110 is illustrated without any battery cables that are battery cables with battery clamps and for connecting the battery jump starter 110 to the battery of the vehicle to be jump-started. The battery jump starter 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 110. Alternatively, the battery jump starter 110 can be provided with a battery cable that is directly wired and connected to the device in the same or similar manner as shown in FIG. 10, and is made non-removable or non-detachable.

[0312] For example, as shown in FIG. 16, on the left side surface of the battery jump starter device 110, a positive (+) cam lock 124a and a negative (-) 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 battery cable 56, and the cam lock 124b includes a receptacle 125b configured to detachably connect the connection end portion 58a of the negative battery cable 58. A seal cap 26 (FIG. 1) identical or similar to the seal cap 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.

[0313] 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 stock material having a rectangular cross-sectional shape. The flat copper bar is bent so as to at least partially enclose and cover the Li-ion battery.

[0314] 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.

[0315] 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).

[0316] Cable 56, 58 (Fig. 9) having cam locks 24a, 124a, 24b, 124b and conductive ends 56a, 56b (Fig. 11) can each have a structure of cam lock connector 27 as shown in Figs. 32 - 45.

[0317] Cam lock connector 27 can be used in other applications for removably connecting a conductive electrical cable to an electronic device other than the battery jump start device according to the present invention.

[0318] Cam lock connector 27 includes a male cam lock end 27a for removably connecting battery cable 56 (Fig. 10) to battery jump start device 10 and a female cam lock end 27b for removably connecting battery cable 58 (Fig. 10) to battery jump start device 10.

[0319] 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 described below (Fig. 33). Male cam lock end 27a can be rotated (e.g., clockwise), whereby it can be tightened 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 stronger cam lock 24 is tightened, the better the electrical connection between male cam lock end 27a and female cam lock end 27b becomes.

[0320] 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.

[0321] 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 on 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.

[0322] 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.

[0323] 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 of the fastening member with a hexagonal hole forms a recess 45.

[0324] 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).

[0325] 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.

[0326] 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, when the teeth 27ab engage with the surface 27bba, further insertion of the male cam lock end 27a into the receptacle 27ba of the female cam lock end 27b is stopped. 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.

[0327] 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 (e.g., connecting to the base plate of the smart switch 50 (Fig. 9)).

[0328] The female camlock end 27b is housed within the molded rubber cover portions 51a, 51b as shown in Figs. 41 - 43. The molded rubber cover portions 51a, 51b are fitted onto the threaded portion 27be of the female camlock end 27b (Figs. 43 - 45) and then fixed in place using nuts 53 and lock washers 55. The molded rubber cover portion 51a includes outwardly extending protrusions 51aa.

[0329] Electric control switch backlight system The battery jump charging device 110 can be provided with an electric control switch backlight system 111 as shown in Figs. 46 - 50.

[0330] The electric control switch backlight system 111 includes, for example, a control switch 118 having a control knob 118a, an interface 116 (e.g., with a black membrane label), and a main printed circuit board 408 (Fig. 26).

[0331] The control knob 118a includes a finger grip 118b and a light-transmitting window 118c. For example, the control knob 118a is formed from plastic (e.g., a black injection-molded plastic part). For example, the control knob 118a is mainly formed from a colored (e.g., black) opaque plastic material selected to prevent light transmission through the control knob 118a, and a light-transmitting window 118c (e.g., a slot filled with a light-transmissive plastic such as a transparent plastic material or a see-through plastic material) is provided. For example, the light-transmitting window 118c is insert-molded with a transparent or see-through insert member. Through the light-transmitting window 118c, light from the backlight LEDs 408a or 408b mounted on the printed circuit board 408 (FIG. 26) can pass through the light-transmitting window within the interface 116 and then through the light-transmitting window 118c of the control knob 118a. When the power button 16a (FIG. 69) on the interface 16 (116) is turned on (e.g., a touch-type power switch), the LEDs 408a or 408b selectively light up so that the LEDs 408a or 408b can be selectively lit. Alternatively, the light-transmitting window 118c can be an open slot (i.e., a gap) within the control knob 118a that functions as the light-transmitting window 118c.

[0332] The control switch 118 is rotatable between a first position (position 1) for the 12V operating mode of the battery jump start device 110 and a second position (position 2) for the 24V operating mode of the battery jump start device 110.

[0333] The interface 16 (116) is provided with a backlight indicator 16c (FIG. 69) for 12V, a backlight indicator 16d (FIG. 69) for 24V, an operating voltage display 16p for displaying the actual operating voltage or the real-time operating voltage of the battery jump charging device 10 (110), and a power "on" indicator 16a (FIG. 69).

[0334] The electric control switch backlight system 111 (Figs. 46 to 50) is configured to turn on the LEDs 408a (e.g., white LEDs) mounted on the printed circuit board 408 (Fig. 26) when the control switch 118 is placed at position 1 for the 12V operating mode of the battery jump start device 110, and is configured to turn on the LEDs 408b (e.g., blue LEDs) mounted on the printed circuit board 408 when the control switch 118 is placed at position 2 for the 24V operating mode of the battery jump start device 110. As shown in Figs. 46 to 50, the light-transmitting window 118c is provided on the control knob 118a and lights up together with the 12V backlight indicator on the interface 116 when the control knob 118a is at position 1. When the control knob 118a is at position 2, the 24V backlight indicator lights up.

[0335] The rechargeable battery jump start device 110 includes a cover 112 and an interface 116 mounted on this cover. The power supply of the electric switch backlight system is arranged inside the cover 112. For example, the power supply is one or both of the lithium ion batteries 332 (Fig. 26).

[0336] The printed circuit board 408 (Fig. 26) is provided with backlights 408a, 408b arranged at different positions on the printed circuit board 408 (Fig. 26) and at different positions on the interface 116 (Fig. 49). The backlights 408a, 408b are selectively powered by the power supply.

[0337] The electric control switch 118 is mounted on the interface 116. The electric control switch 118 is rotatable between different positions (e.g., the position for 12V and the position for 24V) on the interface 116.

[0338] The control knob 118a is attached on the electric control switch 118, and the control knob 118a is rotatable between different positions on the interface 116.

[0339] To explain again, the control knob 118a is provided with a light-transmitting window 118c. When the light-transmitting window 118c of the control knob 118a is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface 116 (for example, the position for 12V or the position for 24V), it is lit by one of at least two backlights 408a, 408b (FIG. 26).

[0340] The interface 116 is provided with at least two visual indicators (for example, the symbol "12V" and the symbol "24V") respectively arranged at corresponding different positions on the interface 116. Thereby, different operation modes of the rechargeable battery jump starter device 110 can be indicated. The at least two visual indicators are configured to be selectively lit by the backlights 408a, 408b when the control knob 118a is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface 116.

[0341] At least two visual indicators 16c, 16d (FIG. 69) are formed by light-transmitting windows through interface 116, which are light-transmitting windows arranged at corresponding different positions. To explain again, when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of different positions on interface 116, one of at least two backlights 16c, 16d is selectively lit. One of at least two visual indicators 16c, 16d (FIG. 69) is a symbol of 12V, indicating that the device is in an operating mode at 12 volts, and the other of at least two visual indicators 16c, 16d (FIG. 69) is a symbol of 24V, indicating that the rechargeable battery jump starter device 110 is in an operating mode at 24 volts.

[0342] Interface 116 (316) includes a printed circuit board 408 (FIG. 26) arranged on the back surface of this interface 116 (316) or adjacent to the back surface. Interface 116 (316) has at least two lights such as LEDs 408a, 408b arranged at different positions on this interface 116 (316). For example, at least two backlights are at least two light-emitting diodes (LEDs) 408a, 408b connected to the printed circuit board 408.

[0343] The control knob 118a includes a light-shielding opaque portion having a transparent portion or a see-through portion configured to function as a light-transmitting window 118c.

[0344] As shown in FIG. 26, the rechargeable battery jump starter device 110 further includes a first 12V battery 132 (332) arranged in the cover 310 and a second 12V battery 332 arranged under the first 12V battery 332 and inside the cover.

[0345] The highly conductive frame 370 having a positive electrode conductive path and a negative electrode conductive path is selectively connected to the first 12V battery 332 and / or the second 12V battery 332 when the rechargeable battery jump starter device 110 jump-charges the battery to be charged.

[0346] The positive electrode battery cable 56 (FIG. 9) having a positive electrode battery clamp 60 is connected to the positive electrode conductive path of the highly conductive frame 370 (FIG. 26). The negative electrode battery cable 58 (FIG. 9) having a negative electrode battery clamp 62 is connected to the negative electrode conductive path of the highly conductive rigid frame 370 (FIG. 26).

[0347] The control switch 318 (FIG. 26) is connected to the highly conductive frame 370 so as to selectively operate the first 12V battery 332 and / or the second 12V battery 332. The control knob 318a is configured to be rotatable between a 12V operation mode position (FIG. 49) and a 24V operation mode position so as to selectively operate the rechargeable battery jump starter device 110 in either a 12V mode or a 24V mode.

[0348] The rechargeable battery jump starter device 110 is configured to light at least one of at least two backlights such as LEDs 408a, 408b (FIG. 26) on the interface 116 (316) when the rechargeable battery jump starter device 110 is turned on. Further, the interface 116 (316) is configured to display the real-time operating voltage of the device during the operation of the rechargeable battery jump starter device 110 (310). The first 12V battery 332 (FIG. 26) and the second 12V battery 332 are lithium-ion batteries.

[0349] The control knob 118a is formed from an opaque material (e.g., a black injection-molded plastic polymer material), and the translucent window 118c is defined in the control knob 118a by a slot-shaped translucent window filled with a translucent material (e.g., a transparent plastic material or a see-through plastic material). The control knob 118a has a circular outer edge, and the slot-shaped translucent window 118c is a radially oriented slot extending inwardly from the outer edge of the control knob. The control knob 118a has a finger grip 118b, and the slot-shaped translucent window 118c extends along the longitudinal axis of the finger grip 118b.

[0350] The rechargeable battery jump starter 110 further includes an electrical position switch disposed between a power source (e.g., a Li-ion battery 332) and at least two backlights such as LEDs 408a, 408b (FIG. 26). The electrical position switch is configured to turn on one of the at least two backlights when the control knob 118a is selectively rotated to one of different positions on the interface 116.

[0351] Electrical system FIG. 67 is a functional block diagram of a rechargeable battery jump starter device according to one aspect of the present invention. The rechargeable battery jump starter device includes two lithium polymer battery packs 632 (Pack A and Pack B) that store sufficient energy to jump start a vehicle engine equipped with one or two conventional 12-volt lead-acid batteries or valve-regulated lead-acid batteries. A battery management system 333 (Bay A) is connected to one battery pack 632, and a battery management system 333 (Bay B) is connected to the other battery pack 632. In an exemplary embodiment, the high surge lithium polymer battery pack 632 includes three 3.7V and 2666mAh lithium polymer batteries configured in 351P. Each of the resulting battery packs 632 provides 11.1V and 2666Ah (8000Ah at 3.7V, 29.6Wh). The continuous discharge current of each battery pack 632 is 25C (or 200 amperes), and the burst discharge current is 50C (or 400 amperes). The maximum charge current of each battery pack 632 is 8000mA (8 amperes).

[0352] The programmable microcontroller unit (MCU) 601 receives various inputs and generates information outputs and control outputs. The programmable MCU 601 further provides flexibility to the system by enabling updates of functions and system parameters without any need for hardware changes. According to an exemplary embodiment, the system can be controlled by using an 8-bit microcontroller with a 2K×15-bit flash memory. One such microcontroller is the HT67F30 commercially available from Holtek Semiconductor Inc.

[0353] The vehicle battery reverse polarity sensor 610 monitors the polarity of the vehicle battery 672 when the rechargeable battery jump starter device is connected to the vehicle's electrical system (e.g., the vehicle battery 672). As will be described later, the rechargeable battery jump starter device prevents the lithium battery pack 632 from being connected to the vehicle's electrical system (e.g., the vehicle battery 672) when, for example, the terminals of the vehicle battery 672 are connected to the wrong terminals of the rechargeable battery jump starter device. The vehicle battery isolation sensor 612 detects whether the vehicle battery 672 is connected to the rechargeable battery jump starter device and prevents the lithium battery pack 672 from being connected to the output terminals (e.g., battery clamps) of the rechargeable battery jump starter device when there is no appropriate (chargeable) battery connected to the output terminals. The voltmeter 673 of the vehicle battery measures the voltage of the vehicle battery 672 and provides an input signal to the microcontroller unit 601.

[0354] The smart switch FET circuit 615 electrically switches the lithium battery pack 632 to be connected to the vehicle battery only when it is determined by the MCU 601 (in response to the detection signal provided by the isolation sensor 612) that the vehicle battery exists and (in response to the detection signal provided by the reverse polarity sensor 610) that it is connected with the proper polarity. Each of the lithium battery temperature sensors 620A, 620B can detect overheating based on high ambient temperature conditions and excessive current extraction during jump start by monitoring the temperature of each lithium battery pack 632. The lithium battery voltage measurement circuits 624A, 624B monitor the voltage of the lithium battery packs 632 (pack A, pack B), thereby preventing the voltage from becoming too high during the charging operation and preventing the voltage from becoming too low during the discharging operation. A short circuit detection sensor 625 is provided, by which a short circuit in the power supply from the rechargeable battery jump charge to the vehicle battery can be detected.

[0355] The lithium battery reverse charge prevention diode 628 prevents all charging current supplied to the vehicle battery 672 from flowing backward from the vehicle's electrical system to the lithium battery pack 632 of the rechargeable battery jump starter device. The flashlight LED circuit 636 connected to the flashlight / USB power control 637 is provided to provide a flashlight function for enhancing the light under the vehicle's hood in a dark situation, and further provides an SOS lighting function and a strobe lighting function for safety purposes when the vehicle becomes inoperable in a potentially dangerous location. The voltage regulator 642 provides adjustment of the internal operating voltage for the microcontroller unit 601 and the sensors. With the manual mode and the flashlight on / off switch 646, the user can control the power-on of the rechargeable battery jump starter device, control the manual override operation when the vehicle has no battery, and further control the flashlight function. The manual button functions only when the power of the rechargeable battery jump starter device is on. With this button, the user can jump start a vehicle without a battery or a vehicle with a battery voltage too low to be automatically detected by the microcontroller unit 601. When the manual override button is continuously pressed for a predetermined time (such as 3 seconds) to prevent inadvertent operation in the manual mode, the power of the internal lithium-ion battery is switched to the vehicle battery connection port or the battery clamp. The only exception to the manual override is when the vehicle battery to be provided by the lithium battery pack 632 is connected with reverse polarity to the rechargeable battery jump starter device. When the vehicle battery is connected with reverse polarity, the internal lithium battery power provided by the lithium battery pack 632 is never switched to supply power to the vehicle battery connection port or the battery clamp.

[0356] The XGC charging circuit 652A can provide a charging voltage and current for charging the lithium battery pack 632 (Pack A, Pack B) by converting the power from any XGC charger power source. The XGC output circuit 652B can connect the microcontroller unit 601 to an external device. The USB output 656 connected to the flashlight / USB power control 637 provides a USB portable charger for charging smartphones, tablets, and other rechargeable electronic devices. The operation indicator LEDs 660 provide a visual indication of the state of charge of the lithium battery and also provide an indication of the drive state of the smart switch (i.e., indicating that power is being supplied to the vehicle's electrical system or to the vehicle battery).

[0357] The 12V / 24V main switch 618 is connected to the 12V / 24V main switch reading list 619 that provides an input to the microcontroller unit 601.

[0358] Electro-optical position detection switch system The portable jump starter device 10 can be configured as a rechargeable battery jump starter device with a dual purpose of being able to jump start either a 12V vehicle or device and a 24V vehicle or device (e.g., a 24V vehicle or device for high loads). The lightweight and portable rechargeable battery jump starter device uses a manual rotary control switch 18 with a control knob 18a for switching between a 12V jump start mode and a 24V jump start mode, i.e., for switching between a 12V operating mode and a 24V operating mode. Any of the above-described rechargeable battery jump starter devices according to the present invention can be provided with an electro-optical position detection system 300 as shown in FIGS. 51 to 53.

[0359] In the rechargeable battery jump starter device 10, two rechargeable 12V lithium-ion batteries 32 are used. These two rechargeable 12V lithium-ion batteries 32 are connected in parallel for jump starting at 12V and in series for jump starting at 24V. The series connection or parallel connection is achieved by the rotation control switch 18 shown in FIGS. 1 and 12 - 15, and this rotation control switch is shown as a 12V / 24V rotation control switch 618 ("main switch") in the functional block diagram shown in FIG. 51.

[0360] The electro-optical position detection system 300 is shown in FIG. 52 (e.g., 12V / 24V main switch reading 619 shown in FIG. 67).

[0361] The optical position detection system 300 is configured to enable a safe and effective method for the system microcontroller unit (e.g., microcontroller unit 601 shown in FIG. 67) 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 rotation control switch 18 across 12V and 24V.

[0362] The circuit diagram of the optical position detection system 300 is shown in FIG. 53. At the upper 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 starter 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.

[0363] 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 because A+ and B- are connected to each other via the control switch 18.

[0364] As a result of the current flowing or not flowing, the optical coupler can provide a signal to the microcontroller unit indicating the position of the main switch.

[0365] The lower 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 or the 24V position, but is between these two positions. This enables the microcontroller to diagnose that the user has left the switch in an inoperable position.

[0366] Dual battery diode bridge system The battery jump starter 310 (Figs. 26 to 31) can be provided with a dual diode battery bridge system in the form of, for example, a reverse charge diode module 348, configured to protect against reverse charging after the vehicle battery has been jump-charged, as shown in Fig. 54. Any of the above-described rechargeable battery jump starters according to the present invention can be provided with an electro-optical position detection system 300, as shown in Figs. 54 and 55.

[0367] The dual bridge battery bridge system is, for example, a reverse charge diode array or module 348 configured to provide two diode channels 348a, 348b (FIG. 55) for supporting two battery systems (for example, two 12V Li-ion batteries 332 of a rechargeable battery jump starter device 310), and includes a reverse charge diode array or module 348 that is bridged to each other so as to provide a peak current output during jump start.

[0368] The single wiring connection and the double wiring connection of the battery jump starter device 310 are shown in FIG. 54. The components are connected to each other by a highly conductive rigid frame 370. The highly conductive frame members 370a to 370h (FIGS. 56 to 62) constituting the copper highly conductive rigid frame 370 have higher conductivity than a 2 / 0 copper cable. Further, the connection points between the highly conductive frame members 370a to 370h of the highly conductive rigid frame 370 are configured to be able to reduce power loss as compared with a copper cable. The highly conductive frame members 370a to 370h of the highly conductive rigid frame 370 can be replaced by other highly conductive metals (for example, aluminum, nickel, plated metal, silver-plated metal, gold-plated metal, stainless steel, and other suitable highly conductive metal alloys).

[0369] 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 connected to the frame member 370e supports the current flowing through the first 12V battery 332. The lower diode channel 348b connected to the frame member 370d supports the current flowing through the second 12V battery 332. The combined current from both 12V batteries 332, 332 through the two diode channels 348a, 348b is output from the reverse charge diode module 348 through the copper bar member 370f and reaches the positive output (that is, the positive cam lock) of the battery jump starter device 310.

[0370] 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.

[0371] The rechargeable battery jump starter device 10 (FIG. 1) includes a reverse current diode array 48 (i.e., a reverse charge diode system) configured to protect the first 12V battery 32 and / or the second 12V battery 32 from reverse charging after the vehicle battery is jump-charged.

[0372] The rechargeable battery jump starter device 10 includes a first 12V battery 32, a second 12V battery 32, and an electric control switch 18 electrically connected to the first 12V battery 32 and the second 12V battery 32. The electric control switch 18 has a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery 32 and the second 12V battery 32 in parallel. The electric control switch 18 has a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery 32 and the second 12V battery 32 in series. The reverse current diode array 48 is connected to the first 12V battery 32 and the second 12V battery 32. The reverse current diode array 48 is configured to protect the first 12V battery 32 and / or the second 12V battery 32 from reverse charging after the vehicle battery is jump-charged.

[0373] The reverse current diode array 48 can be, for example, a reverse charge diode module. The reverse charge diode module can include a first diode channel that receives a current flowing through the first 12V battery 32 and a second diode channel that receives a current flowing through the second 12V battery 32.

[0374] The cables 34, 36, 40, 42, 44, 46, 52, 54 shown in FIG. 9 can be replaced by a highly conductive frame 370 including a plurality of highly conductive frame members 370a - 370h as shown in FIG. 56. The highly conductive frame 370 is connected to the first 12V battery 32(332), the second 12V battery 32(332), and the electric control switch 18(318) as shown in FIG. 54.

[0375] The reverse charge diode module 348 (FIG. 55) includes highly conductive bars 348a, 348b, 348c. The highly conductive bars 348a, 348b, 348c are part of the upper highly conductive frame member 370e, the lower highly conductive frame member 370d, and the central highly conductive frame member 370f. The central highly conductive frame member 370f is located between the upper highly conductive frame member 370e and the lower highly conductive frame member 370d, and these highly conductive frame members 370f, 370e, 370d are spaced apart from each other. The first diode channel 348d is connected between the upper highly conductive frame member 370e and the central highly conductive frame member 370f. The second diode channel 348e is connected between the lower highly conductive frame member 370d and the central highly conductive frame member 370f.

[0376] The central highly conductive frame member 370e is connected to the positive battery cable (e.g., the positive battery cable 56 shown in FIG. 9). More specifically, the central highly conductive frame member 370f is connected to a positive cam lock (e.g., the positive cam lock 25a shown in FIG. 9) configured to removably connect the positive battery cable.

[0377] The rechargeable battery jump starter device 10 further includes a smart switch (for example, the smart switch 50 shown in FIG. 9, or the smart switch 450 shown in FIG. 54) connected to the first 12V battery 32 (332) and the second 12V battery 32 (332). The smart switch 50 (450) is configured to switch on the current derivation from the first 12V battery 32 (332) and / or the second 12V battery 32 (332) only when it detects that the positive battery clamp (for example, the positive battery clamp 60 shown in FIG. 9) and the negative battery clamp (for example, the negative battery clamp 62 shown in FIG. 9) are properly connected to the battery terminals of the appropriate polarity of the vehicle battery to be jump started.

[0378] As shown in FIG. 54, the negative terminal of the first 12V battery 332 (battery A) is permanently connected to the smart switch 450, and the negative terminal of the second 12V battery 332 (battery B) is selectively connected to the smart switch 450 via the electrical control switch 318.

[0379] As further shown in FIG. 54, the positive terminal of the second 12V battery 332 (battery B) is permanently connected to the reverse charging diode module 348, and the positive terminal of the first 12V battery 332 (battery A) is selectively connected to the reverse charging diode module 348 via the electrical control switch 318.

[0380] Leapfrog charging system The rechargeable battery jump starter devices 10, 110, and 310 use two 12V Li-ion batteries for jump starting vehicles or equipment and other system functions. These two individual 12V Li-ion batteries are used either in series or in parallel depending on whether the operator wants to jump start a 12V vehicle or a 24V vehicle or equipment.

[0381] The battery jump start devices 10, 110, 310 can be charged using a charging device having a plug-in cord (e.g., a 114V - 126V (RMS) AC charger), and a charge control device (e.g., a programmable microcontroller). Each battery can be charged individually (i.e., independently) by the rechargeable battery jump start devices 10, 110, 310 separately from the other battery. However, both batteries are maintained at a potential close to each other during the charging process using "leapfrog charging". Leapfrog charging ensures that both batteries are close to the same potential even if the rechargeable battery jump start devices 10, 110, 310 are removed before charging is complete. This provides an even power supply during jump start and other system functions.

[0382] 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.

[0383] This method is achieved by starting with the battery having the lowest charge level 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 is continued until both batteries 332 are fully charged.

[0384] The rechargeable battery jump start device 310 is provided with safety devices to protect both batteries 332 from over - charging and to detect whether the battery cells are short - circuited. These safety devices include a peak voltage cut - off member and a charging time - out in software.

[0385] 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 a charging sequence. 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 periodically fully charged, thereby maximizing the use and lifespan of the batteries.

[0386] 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 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 order). 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.

[0387] 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 to be charged.

[0388] An example of the leapfrog charging systems 710A, 710B for use in a rechargeable battery jump starter device such as the rechargeable battery jump starter devices 10, 110, 310, etc. is shown in FIGS. 70 and 71.

[0389] The leapfrog charging system 710A shown in FIG. 70 includes 1) A charging power source (712) where the power for this input comes from the vehicle itself or from an AC / DC charging adapter that outputs 4 A at 14.4 V, the charging power source (712); 2) A charging enable switch (714) that gate-controls the charging current for the internal 12V lithium battery by an FET controlled by the system MCU, the charging enable switch (714); 3) A current limit module (716) that limits the charging current to the battery by this high-power resistor module, the current limit module (716); 4) A battery cell equalization enable (718) that is a circuit that assists in enabling equalization for the individual batteries (A and B), the battery cell equalization enable (718); Here, the equalization is provided as a method for maintaining the battery cell capacity even during charging. 5) A charging enable from the MCU (720) which is a signal provided from a microcontroller unit (MCU) such as the microcontroller unit (MCU) 601 shown in FIG. 67 for example, and is a signal for enabling the supply of the charging current by the FET switch, the charging enable from the MCU (720); 6) A current limit temperature detection (722) which is a circuit that connects a temperature sensor to the MCU so as to be able to read the temperature of the current limit module (716), thereby enabling the MCU to cut off the charging current in case of overheating, the current limit temperature detection (722); 7) A charging power source detection (724) which is a signal sent to the MCU and is a signal that informs that the charging power source is connected, the charging power source detection (724); and includes. The leapfrog charging system 710B shown in FIG. 71 includes 8) Charge selection (726) for battery A or battery B, which is a signal coming from the MCU and is used to select which battery is to be charged, the charge selection (726) for battery A or battery B, and 9) Charge relay (728) for battery A or battery B, which is a relay used to switch the charge across battery A and battery B, the charge relay (728) for battery A or battery B, and 10) Charge power supply (712) from FIG. 70, which is the main charge power supply, the charge power supply (712) from FIG. 70, and 11) Control transistor (730) for the relay coil, which is a transistor used to control the relay coil for switching the relay contacts from battery A or battery B for charging, the control transistor (730) for the relay coil, and includes.

[0390] Improved battery detection system The circuit diagram shown in FIG. 72 shows a circuit for detecting the forward voltage drop through the "reverse charging" diode D. This circuit includes an operational amplifier subtractor or differential amplifier whose output is supplied to a comparator. When the forward voltage drop through the diode D is detected and the forward voltage drop exceeds a specific threshold value, that is, when an external load (vehicle battery) is connected to the jumper cable, the comparator U1A outputs a "high" signal, whereby the jump starter device can continue normal operation, that is, the internal jumper battery terminal continues to be connected to the jumper cable via the "smart switch" and the "reverse charging" diode. More specifically, the negative terminal (LB-) of the internal battery remains connected to the black jumper cable. When the sensed forward voltage drop is below a specific threshold value, the comparator U1A outputs a "low" signal, thereby instructing the jump starter device logic (controlled by the microcontroller unit MCU) to open the "smart switch" and disconnect the battery terminal LB- from the black jumper cable, that is, the negative jumper cable, so that the internal battery voltage is not applied to the jumper cable and the cable terminal is in an inactive state, that is, dead.

[0391] The latter situation (where the forward voltage drop is below a specific threshold value) occurs when the current from the internal booster battery to the vehicle battery is negligible or absent. This scenario occurs when the jumper cable is disconnected from the vehicle battery, that is, when the vehicle battery is disconnected, or when the vehicle battery is charged (by the vehicle alternator) to a voltage value higher than that of the booster battery.

[0392] Referring to FIG. 72, the forward voltage drop through the "reverse charge" diode D is sensed by the operational amplifier U1B and resistors R5, R6, R7, R8 which cooperate with each other to form a differential amplifier, i.e., a subtractor circuit. This part of the circuit subtracts the potential at LB+ (the anode terminal of diode D) from the potential at CB+ (the cathode terminal of diode D). Capacitors C1 and C2 are added to filter out noise or voltage ripple that may occur when the vehicle alternator is turned on and cause unnecessary fluctuations in the output of U1B.

[0393] The output of the operational amplifier U1B is supplied to the non-inverting terminal (pin 3) of the comparator U1A. A vo...

Claims

1. A rechargeable battery jump starter device, comprising: A rechargeable battery having a first terminal and a second terminal; A first vehicle terminal battery connector for connecting the rechargeable battery jump starter device to a first terminal of a vehicle battery; A reverse charge diode array connected between the first terminal of the rechargeable battery and the first vehicle terminal battery connector; A second vehicle terminal battery connector for connecting the rechargeable battery jump starter device to a second terminal of the vehicle battery; A switch for connecting the second terminal of the rechargeable battery to the second vehicle terminal battery connector to supply a power source for jump starting the vehicle; A vehicle battery detection system configured to detect that the vehicle battery may be disconnected from the first or second vehicle terminal battery connector by detecting a forward voltage drop lower than a threshold voltage through the reverse charge diode; A microcontroller unit configured to open the switch and disconnect the second terminal of the rechargeable battery from the second vehicle terminal battery connector in response to receiving a signal from the vehicle battery detection system indicating that the vehicle battery may be disconnected from the first or second vehicle terminal battery connector; The rechargeable battery jump starter device.

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

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

4. When the forward voltage drop detected through the reverse charge diode array is lower than the threshold voltage, the vehicle battery detection system generates a "LOW" signal as the signal received by the microcontroller unit. The "LOW" signal causes the microcontroller unit to open the switch, disconnect the second terminal of the rechargeable battery from the second vehicle terminal battery connector, remove the internal battery voltage applied through the first and second vehicle terminal battery connectors, and render the first and second vehicle terminal battery connectors inactive, i.e., dead. The rechargeable battery jump starter device according to claim 1.

5. The vehicle battery detection system includes a detection circuit including an operational amplifier subtractor or differential amplifier and a comparator, and the output of the operational amplifier subtractor or differential amplifier is supplied to the comparator. The rechargeable battery jump starter device according to claim 1.

6. When the forward voltage drop detected through the reverse charging diode array is higher than the threshold voltage, the vehicle battery detection system generates a signal to the microcontroller unit so that the rechargeable battery jump starter device can continue its normal operation. The rechargeable battery jump starter device according to claim 1.

7. A rechargeable battery jump starter device, A rechargeable battery having first and second rechargeable battery terminals, A first vehicle terminal battery connector for connecting the rechargeable battery jump starter device to a first terminal of the vehicle battery, A second vehicle terminal battery connector for connecting the rechargeable battery jump starter device to a second terminal of the vehicle battery, A switch for connecting the second terminal of the rechargeable battery to the second vehicle terminal battery connector to supply a power source for jump starting the vehicle, A vehicle battery detection system configured to detect that the vehicle battery may be disconnected from the first or second vehicle terminal battery connector based on the detection that the current flowing from the rechargeable battery to the vehicle battery is negligible or non-existent, A microcontroller unit configured to open the switch and disconnect the second terminal of the rechargeable battery from the second vehicle terminal battery connector in response to receiving a signal from the vehicle battery detection system indicating that the vehicle battery may be disconnected from the first or second vehicle terminal battery connector. A rechargeable battery jump starter device.

8. The first terminal of the rechargeable battery is the positive terminal, and the second terminal of the rechargeable battery is the negative terminal. The rechargeable battery jump starter device according to claim 7.

9. The first vehicle terminal battery connector is a positive battery clamp, and the second vehicle terminal battery connector is a negative battery clamp. The rechargeable battery jump starter device according to claim 8.

10. When the vehicle battery detection system detects that the vehicle battery may have become disconnected from the first or second vehicle battery connectors, the vehicle battery detection system generates a "LOW" signal as the signal received by the microcontroller unit. The "LOW" signal causes the microcontroller unit to open the switch, disconnect the second terminal of the rechargeable battery from the second vehicle terminal battery connector, remove the internal battery voltage applied through the first and second vehicle terminal battery connectors, and render the first and second vehicle terminal battery connectors inactive, i.e., dead. The rechargeable battery jump starter device according to claim 7.

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