Rechargeable Battery Jump Start Device with Control Switch Backlight System

Abstract

To provide a portable, heavy-duty rechargeable battery jump start device that allows a user to easily check the position of a control switch and is significantly reduced in weight and size. [Solution] The control switch backlight system is configured to allow a user to see the selectable positions of the control switch when selecting a particular operating mode of the portable rechargeable battery jump start device at 12V or 24V in daylight, sunlight, and darkness.

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] The present invention relates to a rechargeable battery jump starting device with a control switch backlight system, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device configured to jump start automobiles, heavy machinery, commercial vehicles, commercial equipment, trucks, buses, commercial trucks, front loaders, dozers, backhoes, excavators, rollers, forklifts, specialized commercial equipment, logging equipment, airplanes, jet aircraft, and other battery-started vehicles and equipment. [Background technology]

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

[0004] Additionally, there are heavy-duty battery jump starters that use conventional lead-acid batteries. These jump starters are very heavy (e.g., several hundred pounds) and large in size, requiring the use of, for example, a forklift to move them. Current heavy-duty battery jump starters are not portable in any way.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need for a portable heavy-duty rechargeable battery jump start device that is significantly reduced in weight and size so that it can replace conventional heavy-duty battery jump starters.

[0006] Additionally, there is a need for a portable, heavy duty, rechargeable battery jump starting device that has a detachable positive cable and a detachable negative cable.

[0007] Additionally, there is a need for a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device that has a main switch backlight system to assist a user in viewing the selectable positions of the control switch when selecting a particular operating mode of the portable rechargeable battery jump starting device in daylight, sunlight, darkness, and darkness.

[0008] Additionally, there is a need for a portable rechargeable battery jump start device that has both a 12V and a 24V operating mode.

[0009] There is also a need for a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device that includes a dual battery diode bridge or reverse charging diode module.

[0010] Additionally, there is a need for a portable rechargeable battery jump start device that includes a leapfrog charging system.

[0011] Additionally, there is a need for a highly conductive frame, such as a highly conductive rigid frame, for use in a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device to transfer as much power as possible from the battery in the portable rechargeable battery starting device to the battery being jump started.

[0012] There is also a need for improved battery assemblies, such as lithium ion battery assemblies, for use with electronic devices. Summary of the Invention

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0019] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, which includes or is configured to include one or more batteries connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0020] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable jump starting device, which includes or is configured to include one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0021] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, which includes or is configured to include one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, the highly conductive frame being connected or connectable to a positive battery cable and to a negative battery cable.

[0022] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that includes or is configured to include one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, the highly conductive frame being connected or electrically connectable to a positive battery cable and to a negative battery cable.

[0023] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that includes or is configured to include a rechargeable battery assembly that includes or is configured to include one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0024] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that includes or is 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, the highly conductive frame being connected or connectable to a positive battery cable and to a negative battery cable.

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

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

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

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

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

[0030] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that includes two or more rechargeable Li-ion batteries connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0031] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that includes or is configured to include two or more rechargeable Li-ion batteries connected to a highly conductive or high current carrying frame.

[0032] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that includes or is configured to include one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, the highly conductive frame at least partially enclosing the one or more batteries.

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

[0034] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that includes or is configured to include one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, the highly conductive frame configured to completely surround the one or more batteries.

[0035] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that includes or is configured to include one or more rechargeable batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, the highly conductive frame configured to completely surround the one or more rechargeable batteries.

[0036] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that includes or is configured to include one or more rechargeable Li-ion batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, the highly conductive frame configured to at least partially enclose the one or more rechargeable batteries.

[0037] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that includes or is configured to include one or more rechargeable Li-ion batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, the highly conductive frame configured to at least partially enclose the one or more rechargeable batteries.

[0038] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that includes or is configured to include one or more rechargeable Li-ion batteries connected to a highly conductive frame, the highly conductive frame configured to completely surround the one or more rechargeable batteries.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0046] The subject matter described herein is directed to a highly conductive cam lock electrical connection device.

[0047] The subject matter described herein is directed to a highly conductive cam lock electrical connection device for use in a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device.

[0048] The subject matter described herein is directed to a highly conductive cam lock electrical connection device in combination with a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device.

[0049] The subject matter described herein is directed to a highly conductive cam lock electrical connection device that includes or is configured to include a male cam lock end that is removably connected to a female cam lock end.

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

[0051] The subject matter described herein is directed to a highly conductive cam lock electrical connection device that includes or is configured to include a highly conductive male cam lock end, a highly conductive female cam lock end, and a highly conductive connection arrangement between the highly conductive male cam lock end and the highly conductive female cam lock end for conducting electrical power therebetween when the ends are mated together, the connection arrangement being configured to provide clamping when the male cam lock end is rotated within the female cam lock device.

[0052] The subject matter described herein is directed to a highly conductive cam lock electrical connection device that includes or is configured to include a highly conductive male cam lock end, a highly conductive female cam lock end, and a highly conductive connection arrangement therebetween for conducting electrical power between the highly conductive male cam lock end and the highly conductive female cam lock end when they are mated together, wherein the male cam lock device and the female cam lock are formed from a highly conductive material.

[0053] The subject matter described herein is directed to a highly conductive cam lock electrical connection device that includes or is configured to include a highly conductive male cam lock end, a highly conductive female cam lock end, and a highly conductive connection configuration therebetween for conducting electrical power between the highly conductive male cam lock end and the highly conductive female cam lock end when they are coupled together, wherein the male cam lock device and the female cam lock are formed from a highly conductive material, the male cam lock end includes a pin having teeth, and the female cam lock end includes a slotted receptacle configured to receive the pin and teeth of the male cam lock end.

[0054] 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 arrangement therebetween for conducting electrical power between the highly conductive male camlock end and the highly conductive female camlock end when they are coupled together, wherein 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 slotted receptacle configured to receive the pin and teeth of the male camlock end, and the receptacle of the female camlock end is internally threaded to cooperate with the teeth of the male camlock end.

[0055] The subject matter described herein is directed to a highly conductive camlock electrical connection device including or configured to include a highly conductive male camlock end, a highly conductive female camlock end, and a highly conductive connection arrangement therebetween for conducting electrical power between the highly conductive male camlock end and the highly conductive female camlock end when they are coupled together, wherein the male camlock device and the female camlock are formed from a highly conductive material, the male camlock end includes a pin having teeth, the female camlock end includes a slotted receptacle configured to receive the pin and teeth of the male camlock end, the receptacle of the female camlock end includes 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 that engage with each other when the camlock connection device is fully tightened.

[0056] The subject matter described herein is directed to a highly conductive cam lock electrical connection device that includes or is configured to include a highly conductive male cam lock end, a highly conductive female cam lock end, and a highly conductive connection arrangement between the highly conductive male cam lock end and the highly conductive female cam lock end for conducting electrical power therebetween when the highly conductive male cam lock end and the highly conductive female cam lock end are mated together, and further includes a rubber molded cover attached to the male cam lock end and another rubber molded cover attached to the female cam lock end.

[0057] 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 between the highly conductive male camlock end and the highly conductive female camlock end for conducting electrical power therebetween when the highly conductive male camlock end and the highly conductive female camlock end are coupled together, and further includes a rubber molded cover attached to the male camlock end and another rubber molded cover attached to the female camlock end, the female camlock end having an external threaded portion and a nut for securing the rubber molded cover onto the female camlock end.

[0058] The subject matter described herein is directed to a highly conductive cam lock electrical connection device that includes or is configured to include a highly conductive male cam lock end, a highly conductive female cam lock end, and a highly conductive connection arrangement therebetween for conducting electrical power between the highly conductive male cam lock end and the highly conductive female cam lock end when they are mated together, and further includes a rubber molded cover attached to the male cam lock end and another rubber molded cover attached to the female cam lock end, the male cam lock end having one or more outwardly extending protrusions that cooperate with one or more internal slots in the rubber molded cover.

[0059] The subject matter described herein is directed to a highly conductive cam lock electrical connection device that includes or is configured to include a highly conductive male cam lock end, a highly conductive female cam lock end, and a highly conductive connection arrangement therebetween for conducting electrical power between the highly conductive male cam lock end and the highly conductive female cam lock end when they are coupled together, wherein the male cam lock device and the female cam lock are formed from a highly conductive material, the male cam lock end includes a pin having teeth, and the female cam lock end includes a slotted receptacle configured to receive the pin and teeth of the male cam lock end, the slot having an inner surface that serves as a stop for the teeth of the pin of the female cam lock end.

[0060] The subject matter described herein is directed to a highly conductive cam lock electrical connection device that includes or is configured to include a highly conductive male cam lock end, a highly conductive female cam lock end, and a highly conductive connection arrangement between the highly conductive male cam lock end and the highly conductive female cam lock end for conducting electrical power therebetween when the highly conductive male cam lock end and the highly conductive female cam lock end are mated together, and further includes a cable connected to the male cam lock end.

[0061] The subject matter described herein is directed to a highly conductive cam lock electrical connection device that includes or is configured to include a highly conductive male cam lock end, a highly conductive female cam lock end, and a highly conductive connection arrangement between the highly conductive male cam lock end and the highly conductive female cam lock end for conducting electrical power therebetween when the highly conductive male cam lock end and the highly conductive female cam lock end are mated together, and further includes a cable connected to the male cam lock end, the cable being a battery cable.

[0062] The subject matter described herein is directed to a highly conductive cam lock electrical connection device that includes or is configured to include a highly conductive male cam lock end, a highly conductive female cam lock end, and a highly conductive connection arrangement between the highly conductive male cam lock end and the highly conductive female cam lock end when mated together for conducting electrical power therebetween, and further includes a cable connected to the male cam lock end, the cable being a battery cable, and in association with a battery jump start device, the female cam lock end being connected to the battery jump start device.

[0063] The subject matter described herein is directed to a highly conductive cam lock electrical connection device including or configured to include a highly conductive male cam lock end, a highly conductive female cam lock end, and a highly conductive connection configuration therebetween for conducting electrical power between the highly conductive male cam lock end and the highly conductive female cam lock end when they are coupled together, further including a cable connected to the male cam lock end, the cable being a battery cable, in association with a battery jump start device, the female cam lock 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 cam lock end being connected to the highly conductive frame.

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

[0065] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The subject matter described herein is directed to improved electrically controlled switches for electronic devices. The subject matter described herein is directed to an improved electrically controlled switch for use with a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device.

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

[0067] The present subject matter is directed to an improved electrical control switch having a backlit control knob.

[0068] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electrically controlled switch backlight system that includes or is configured to include an electrically controlled switch, the electrically controlled switch including a control knob having a light window, and a backlight located on the rear side of the control knob, the backlight illuminating the light window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on.

[0069] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electrically controlled switch backlight system that includes or is configured to include an electrically controlled switch, the electrically controlled switch including a control knob having a light-transmitting window, and a backlight disposed on the rear side of the control knob that illuminates the light-transmitting window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on, the control knob including a light-blocking opaque portion and a transparent or see-through portion configured to function as the light-transmitting window.

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

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

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

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

[0074] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electric control switch backlight system that includes or is configured to include an electric control switch, the electric control switch including a control knob with a light-transmitting window, and a backlight disposed on a rear side of the control knob, the backlight illuminating the light-transmitting window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on, the electric control switch backlight system further including electronic equipment, the control switch being mounted on the electronic equipment, and the jump start device including a cover, a first 12V battery disposed inside the cover, and a second 12V battery disposed inside the cover. a second 12V battery disposed on the jump start device; a positive cable having a positive clamp and connected to the battery; and a negative cable having a negative clamp and connected to the highly conductive rigid frame; a control switch extending through the cover, the control switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; a control knob configured to selectively rotate between a 12V operating position and a 24V operating position; and the control switch configured to selectively operate the jump start device in a 12V mode or a 24V mode.

[0075] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electric control switch backlight system that includes or is configured to include an electric control switch, the electric control switch including a control knob having a light-transmitting window, and a backlight disposed on a rear side of the control knob, the backlight illuminating the light-transmitting window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on, the electric control switch backlight system further including electronic equipment, the control switch being mounted on the electronic equipment, and the jump start device including a cover, a first 12V battery disposed inside the cover, a second 12V battery disposed inside the cover, and a highly conductive rigid frame member connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; the control knob is configured to selectively rotate between a 12V operating position and a 24V operating position, and the control switch is configured to selectively operate the jump start device in the 12V mode or the 24V mode.

[0076] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electrically controlled switch backlight system that includes or is configured to include an electrically controlled switch, the electrically controlled switch including a control knob having a light-transmitting window, and a backlight disposed on the rear side of the control knob, the backlight illuminating the light-transmitting window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on, and the electrically controlled switch backlight system configured to illuminate the backlight when the electrically controlled switch backlight system is turned on.

[0077] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electrically controlled switch backlight system that includes or is configured to include an electrically controlled switch, the electrically controlled switch including a control knob having a light-transmitting window, and a backlight disposed on a rear side of the control knob, the backlight illuminating the light-transmitting window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on, and the electrically controlled switch backlight system further including an interface disposed on the rear side of the control knob.

[0078] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electric control switch backlight system that includes or is configured to include an electric control switch, the electric control switch including a control knob having a light-transmitting window, and a backlight disposed on a rear side of the control knob, the backlight illuminating the light-transmitting window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on, the electric control switch backlight system further including an interface disposed on the rear side of the control knob, the interface including a membrane label.

[0079] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electrically controlled switch backlight system that includes or is configured to include an electrically controlled switch, the electrically controlled switch including a control knob having a light-transmitting window, and a backlight disposed on a rear side of the control knob, the backlight illuminating the light-transmitting window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on, the electrically controlled switch backlight system further including an interface disposed on the rear side of the control knob, the interface including a membrane label, and the interface including one or more backlight indicators.

[0080] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electric control switch backlight system that includes or is configured to include an electric control switch, the electric control switch including a control knob having a light-transmitting window and a backlight disposed on a back side of the control knob, the backlight illuminating the light-transmitting 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 configured to selectively indicate a voltage mode of operation of a battery jump start device.

[0081] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electric control switch backlight system that includes or is configured to include an electric control switch, the electric control switch including a control knob having a light-transmitting window and a backlight disposed on a rear side of the control knob, the backlight illuminating the light-transmitting window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on, the electric control switch backlight system further including an interface disposed on the rear 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 configured to variably display the real-time operating voltage of a battery jump start device.

[0082] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electric control switch backlight system that includes or is configured to include an electric control switch, the electric control switch including a control knob having a light-transmitting window and a backlight disposed on a rear side of the control knob, the backlight illuminating the light-transmitting window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on, the electric control switch backlight system further including an interface disposed on the rear 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 configured to light up when a battery jump start device is turned on.

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

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

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

[0086] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electric control switch backlight system that includes or is configured to include an electric control switch, the electric control switch including a control knob with a light-transmitting window, and a backlight disposed on a rear side of the control knob, the backlight illuminating the light-transmitting window of the control switch when the backlight is turned on; the electric control switch backlight system further includes electronic equipment, the control switch being mounted on the electronic equipment, the electronic equipment 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 with a positive clamp and connected to the battery, and a negative cable with a negative clamp. a negative cable both connected to the highly conductive rigid frame, a control switch passing through the cover, the control switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the control knob configured to selectively rotate between a 12V operating position and a 24V operating position, the control switch configured to selectively operate the battery jump charging device in a 12V mode or a 24V mode, the battery jump charging device further including a highly conductive rigid frame electrically connected to the first 12V battery, the second 12V battery and the control switch, the control switch configured to selectively operate the battery jump charging device in a 12V mode or a 24V mode, and the battery jump charging device further including an interface disposed between the control knob and the cover of the battery jump charging device.

[0087] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electric control switch backlight system that includes or is configured to include an electric control switch, the electric control switch including a control knob with a light-transmitting window, and a backlight disposed on a rear side of the control knob, the backlight illuminating 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 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 passes through the cover, and the control switch is configured to connect the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery and a control knob configured to selectively rotate between a 12V operating position and a 24V operating position, the control switch 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 configured to selectively operate the battery jump charging device in the 12V mode or the 24V mode, the battery jump charging device further includes an interface disposed between the control knob and a cover of the battery jump charging device, the interface including a 12V backlight indicator and a 24V backlight, and the battery jump charging device configured to selectively turn on the 12V backlight indicator or the 24V backlight indicator when the 12V operating mode or the 24V operating mode is selected by rotating the control knob of the control switch.

[0088] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface, the at least two backlights being selectively powered by the power source; an electric control switch mounted on the interface, the electric control switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; and a control knob mounted on the electric control switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light-transmitting window, the light-transmitting window of the control knob being 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.

[0089] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface, the at least two backlights being selectively powered by a power source; an electric control switch mounted on the interface, the electric control switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; and a control knob mounted on the electric control switch, the electric control switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light-transmitting window, the light-transmitting window of the control knob being illuminated by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface; and the interface is provided with at least two visual indicators disposed at different positions to indicate different operating modes of the rechargeable battery jump starting device, the at least two visual indicators being configured to be selectively illuminated by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface.

[0090] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface, the at least two backlights being selectively powered by the power source; an electric control switch mounted on the interface, the electric control switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; and a control knob mounted on the electric control switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light-transmitting window, the light-transmitting window of the control knob being capable of selecting the control knob to one of the different positions on the interface. The interface is provided with at least two visual indicators, each arranged at a different position, to indicate different operating modes of the rechargeable battery jump start device, the at least two visual indicators being configured to be selectively illuminated by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, the at least two visual indicators being provided by at least two light-transmitting windows, each arranged at a different position, that transmit the display, the at least two visual indicators being selectively illuminated by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface.

[0091] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface, the at least two backlights being selectively powered by the power source; an electric control switch mounted on the interface, the electric control switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; and a control knob mounted on the electric control switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light-transmitting window, the light-transmitting window of the control knob being illuminated by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface; and the interface having a light-transmitting window that indicates different operating modes of the rechargeable battery jump starting device. At least two visual indicators are provided, each arranged in a different position, to indicate a 12-volt operating mode of the rechargeable battery jump start device, and the at least two visual indicators are configured to be selectively illuminated by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, and the at least two visual indicators are provided by at least two light-transmitting windows, each arranged in a different position, that transmit the display, and the at least two visual indicators are selectively illuminated by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, and one of the at least two visual indicators is a 12V symbol to indicate a 12-volt operating mode of the rechargeable battery jump start device, and the other of the at least two visual indicators is a 24V symbol to indicate a 24-volt operating mode of the rechargeable battery jump start device.

[0092] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface, the at least two backlights being selectively powered by a power source; an electric control switch mounted on the interface, the electric control switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; and a control knob mounted on the electric control switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light-transmitting window, the light-transmitting window of the control knob being 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 interface including a printed circuit board disposed on or adjacent to a back surface of the interface, the interface having at least two lights disposed at different positions on the interface.

[0093] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface, the at least two backlights being selectively powered by the power source; an electric control switch mounted on the interface, the electric control switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; and a control knob mounted on the electric control switch, the electric control switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light-transmitting window, the light-transmitting window of the control knob being 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 interface including a printed circuit board disposed on or adjacent to a back surface of the interface; the interface having the at least two lights disposed at different positions on the interface, the at least two backlights being at least two light-emitting diodes (LEDs) connected to the printed circuit board.

[0094] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface, the at least two backlights being selectively powered by a power source; an electric control switch mounted on the interface, the electric control switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; and a control knob mounted on the electric control switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light-transmitting window, the light-transmitting window of the control knob being illuminated by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface, and the control knob including a light-blocking opaque portion having a transparent or see-through portion configured to function as the light-transmitting window.

[0095] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface, the at least two backlights being selectively powered by the power source; an electric control switch mounted on the interface, the electric control switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; and a control knob mounted on the electric control switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light-transmitting window, the light-transmitting window of the control knob being 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; 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, the highly conductive frame selectively electrically connected to the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery when the rechargeable battery jump starting device is jump-charging 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 being connected to the highly conductive frame to selectively operate the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery, and the control knob being configured to rotate between a 12V operating mode position and a 24V operating mode position to selectively operate the rechargeable battery jump starting device in a 12V mode or a 24V mode.

[0096] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface, the at least two backlights being selectively powered by a power source; an electric control switch mounted on the interface, the electric control switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; and a control knob mounted on the electric control switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light-transmitting window, the light-transmitting window of the control knob being illuminated by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface; and the rechargeable battery jump starting device configured to illuminate one of the at least two backlights on the interface when the rechargeable battery jump starting device is turned on.

[0097] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface, the at least two backlights being selectively powered by a power source; an electric control switch mounted on the interface, the electric control switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; and a control knob mounted on the electric control switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light-transmitting window, the light-transmitting window of the control knob being illuminated by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface; and the interface being configured to display a real-time operating voltage of the rechargeable battery jump starting device during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starting device.

[0098] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface, the at least two backlights being selectively powered by the power source; an electric control switch mounted on the interface, the electric control switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; and a control knob mounted on the electric control switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light-transmitting window, the light-transmitting window of the control knob being illuminated by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface; and the rechargeable battery jump starting device including: a first 12V battery disposed within the cover; a second 12V battery disposed within the highly conductive frame; a highly conductive frame having a positive conductive path and a negative conductive path, the highly conductive frame being selectively electrically connected to the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery when the rechargeable battery jump start device is jump-charging 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, wherein the control switch is connected to the highly conductive frame to selectively operate the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery, and the control knob is configured to rotate between a 12V operating mode position and a 24V operating mode position to selectively operate the rechargeable battery jump start device in a 12V mode or a 24V mode, and the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery are Li-ion batteries.

[0099] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface, the at least two backlights being selectively powered by the power source; an electric control switch mounted on the interface, the electric control switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; and a control knob mounted on the electric control switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light-transmitting window, the light-transmitting window of the control knob being 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 being formed from an opaque material, and the light-transmitting window being defined by a slot in the control knob filled with a light-transmitting material.

[0100] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface, the at least two backlights being selectively powered by a power source; an electric control switch mounted on the interface, the electric control switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; and a control knob mounted on the electric control switch, the electric control switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light-transmitting window, the light-transmitting window of the control knob being 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 being formed from an opaque material, the light-transmitting window being defined by a slot in the control knob filled with a light-transmitting material; the control knob including a circular outer edge, the slot being a radially oriented slot extending inward from the outer edge of the control knob.

[0101] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump start device, the rechargeable battery jump start device including a cover, a power source disposed within the cover, an interface mounted on the cover, at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface, the at least two backlights being selectively powered by the power source, an electric control switch mounted on the interface, the electric control switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface, and a control knob mounted on the electric control switch, the control knob being selectively powered between the different positions on the interface. and a control knob rotatable between different positions and further having a light-transmitting window, the light-transmitting window of the control knob being 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 being formed from an opaque material, the light-transmitting window being defined by a slot in the control knob filled with a light-transmitting material, the control knob including a circular outer edge, the slot being a radial slot extending inward from the outer edge of the control knob, and the control knob including a protrusion for grasping with a finger, the slot extending along a longitudinal axis of the protrusion.

[0102] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including: a cover; a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on the cover; at least two backlights disposed at different positions on the interface, the at least two backlights being selectively powered by a power source; an electric control switch mounted on the interface, the electric control switch being rotatable between different positions on the interface; and a control knob mounted on the electric control switch, the control knob being rotatable between different positions on the interface, the control knob having a light-transmitting window, the light-transmitting window of the control knob being illuminated by one of the at least two backlights when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface; and the rechargeable battery jump starting device further including an electric switch disposed between the power source and the at least two backlights, the electric 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.

[0103] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electro-optical position detecting switch system for electronic equipment.

[0104] The subject matter described herein is directed to an improved electro-optical position detecting switch system for use in battery jump starting devices, such as portable rechargeable jump starting devices.

[0105] The subject matter described herein is directed to an improved electro-optical position detecting switch system in combination with a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable jump starting device.

[0106] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electro-optical position detecting switch system including: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electrically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; a microcontroller electrically connected to the electrically controlled switch; and an optical coupler electrically connected to the microcontroller, the optical coupler providing a signal to the microcontroller indicative of a position of the electrically controlled switch.

[0107] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electro-optical position detecting switch system including: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electrically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; a microcontroller electrically connected to the electrically controlled switch; and an optocoupler electrically connected to the microcontroller, the optocoupler providing a signal to the microcontroller indicative of a position of the electrically controlled switch; the electro-optical position detecting switch system further including an enable circuit configured to reduce parasitic current when the electro-optical position detecting switch system is in an “off” state, the enable circuit including a transistor that functions as an electrical switch when the electro-optical position detecting switch system is in an “on” state.

[0108] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electro-optical position detecting switch system, the electro-optical position detecting switch system including: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electrically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; a microcontroller electrically connected to the electrically controlled switch; and an optocoupler coupled to the microcontroller and providing a signal indicative of the position of the electrically controlled switch to the microcontroller, the electro-optical position detecting switch system further including an enable circuit configured to reduce parasitic current when the electro-optical position detecting switch system is in an "off" state, the enable circuit including a transistor that functions as an electrical switch when the electro-optical position detecting switch system is in an "on" state, the enable circuit configured to allow current to flow from the first battery to the second battery when the first battery and the second battery are connected in parallel when the transistor is "on."

[0109] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electro-optical position detecting switch system, the electro-optical position detecting switch system including: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electrically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; a microcontroller electrically connected to the electrically controlled switch; and an optical coupler electrically connected to the microcontroller, the optical coupler transmitting a signal indicative of the position of the electrically controlled switch to the microcontroller. and an optical coupler providing a cross-controller to the electro-optical position detecting switch system, wherein the electro-optical position detecting switch system further includes an enable circuit configured to reduce parasitic current when the electro-optical position detecting switch system is in an "off" state, the enable circuit including a transistor that functions as an electrical switch when the electro-optical position detecting switch system is in an "on" state, the enable circuit configured, when the transistor is "on," to allow current to flow from the first battery to the second battery when the first battery and the second battery are connected in parallel, and the enable circuit configured to prevent current from flowing from the first battery to the second battery when the first battery and the second battery are connected in series.

[0110] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electro-optical position detecting switch system including: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electrically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; a microcontroller electrically connected to the electrically controlled switch; and an optocoupler electrically connected to the microcontroller, the optocoupler providing a signal to the microcontroller indicative of the position of the electrically controlled switch, wherein an enable circuit is configured such that the optocoupler provides a signal to the microcontroller based on the presence or absence of current flowing that indicates which position the controlled switch is in.

[0111] The subject matter described herein is directed to an electro-optical position detecting switch system, the electro-optical position detecting switch system including: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; an electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electrically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; a microcontroller electrically connected to the electrically controlled switch; an optocoupler electrically connected to the control switch and providing a signal to the microcontroller indicative of the position of the electrically controlled switch, the enable circuit being configured so that the optocoupler provides a signal to the microcontroller indicating what position the control switch is in based on whether current is flowing or not, and the enable circuit being configured so that an opposite signal is provided as a separate input to the microcontroller unit so that the microcontroller unit can determine that the control switch is in an "intermediate" position between the 12V and 24V positions.

[0112] The subject matter described herein is directed to a portable battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that includes or is configured to include: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the highly conductive frame and the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electrically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; 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 having two diode channels supporting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery to protect against reverse charging after jump starting a vehicle.

[0113] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that includes or consists of a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, an electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the highly conductive frame and the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electrically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series, 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 having two diode channels 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 being a reverse charging diode module.

[0114] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, the battery jump starting device including: 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 electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the highly conductive frame and the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electrically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel; and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series. 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 having two diode channels supporting a first 12V battery and a second 12V battery to protect against reverse charging after a jump start of the vehicle, wherein the reverse charging diode module includes an upper diode channel that supports current flowing through the first 12V battery and a lower diode channel that supports current flowing through the second 12V battery.

[0115] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, the battery jump starting device including: a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the highly conductive frame and the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electrically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; a microcontroller electrically connected to the highly conductive frame; and a dual battery diode bridge having two diode channels supporting a first 12V battery and a second 12V battery to protect against reverse charging after a vehicle jump start, the reverse charging diode module including an upper diode channel supporting current flowing through the first 12V battery and a lower diode channel supporting current flowing through the second 12V battery, the upper and lower diode channels being connected to a bar of the highly conductive frame connected to the positive output of the battery jump start device to combine the current from the upper diode channel and the current from the lower diode channel.

[0116] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, the battery jump starting device including: a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the highly conductive frame and the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electrically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; a microcontroller electrically connected to the highly conductive frame; and a dual battery diode bridge having two diode channels supporting a first 12V battery and a second 12V battery to protect against reverse charging after a jump start of the vehicle, wherein the dual battery diode bridge is a reverse charging diode module, the reverse charging diode module including an upper conductive bar electrically connected to the upper diode channel, a lower conductive bar electrically connected to the lower diode channel, and a center conductive bar disposed between the upper and lower conductive bars and electrically connected to both the upper and lower diode channels.

[0117] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that includes or is configured to include: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; a conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame and the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electrically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a charger connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the charger configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0118] The subject matter described herein is directed to a portable battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, the portable battery jump starting 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 electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame and the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and and 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 being configured to incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery so as to maintain the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery at nearly the same potential during the charging sequence.

[0119] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that includes or is configured to include: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; a conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame and the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electrically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a charger connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the charger configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, wherein the charger is operated to first charge the first 12V battery or the second 12V battery that has the lowest voltage or charge amount.

[0120] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, the battery jump starting 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, an electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame and the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electrically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel. and 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 being configured to incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery so as to maintain the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery at nearly the same potential during the charging sequence, and the charger being driven to first charge the first 12V battery or the second 12V battery that has the lowest voltage or charge amount.

[0121] The subject matter described herein is directed to a portable battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, the portable battery jump starting 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 electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame and the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, The battery includes or is configured to include an electrically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting two 12V batteries 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 in fixed voltage increments.

[0122] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that includes or is configured to include: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; a conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame and the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electrically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a charger connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the charger configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the charger configured to incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in variable voltage increments.

[0123] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that includes or is configured to include: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; a conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame and the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electrically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a charger connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the charger configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the charger configured to incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series with random voltage increments.

[0124] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, the battery jump starting 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, an electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame and the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electrically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel, and 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 configured to incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in fixed voltage increments, the charger configured to incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in 100 millivolt (mV) increments.

[0125] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, the battery jump starting 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; an electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame and the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electrically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel; The battery includes or is configured to include an electrically controlled switch having a series switch position for connecting the 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, wherein the charger is operated to first charge the first 12V battery or the second 12V battery that has the lowest voltage or charge amount, and the charging voltage increment is a portion or a fraction of the total charging voltage required to fully charge the first 12V battery or the second 12V battery.

[0126] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, including or consisting of: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; a conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame and the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electrically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a charger connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the charger configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and the battery jump starting device further includes a programmable microcontroller electrically connected to the charger to control operation of the charger.

[0127] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, including or configured to include: a first 12V battery; a second 12V battery; a conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery; an electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame and the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electrically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series; and a charger connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame, the charger configured to sequentially charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and the battery jump starting device further includes a peak voltage blocking member for preventing overcharging of the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0128] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that 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, an electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the conductive wiring assembly or conductive frame and the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and a parallel switch for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel. The battery includes or is configured to include an electrically controlled switch having a column switch position 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 configured to incrementally charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in sequential voltage increments with variable voltage increments, and the programmable microcontroller configured to provide a charging timeout.

[0129] The subject matter described herein is directed to leapfrog charging systems and methods for electronic devices.

[0130] The subject matter described herein is directed to leapfrog charging systems and methods for use in battery jump starting devices, such as portable rechargeable battery jump starting devices.

[0131] The subject matter described herein is directed to leapfrog charging systems and methods for electronic devices having at least a first rechargeable battery and a second rechargeable battery, which include or are configured to include selectively charging the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in a charging sequence.

[0132] The subject matter described herein is directed to leapfrog charging systems and methods for electronic devices having at least a first rechargeable battery and a second rechargeable battery, including or comprising selectively charging the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in a charging sequence, wherein the charging sequence is an incremental charging sequence.

[0133] 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 comprising selectively charging the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in a charging sequence, wherein the charging sequence is an incremental charging sequence, wherein the first 12V battery or the second 12V battery is charged in increments that are less than the sum of the charging increments required to fully charge the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0134] The subject matter described herein is directed to leapfrog charging systems and methods for electronic devices having at least a first rechargeable battery and a second rechargeable battery, including or comprising selectively charging the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in a charging sequence, wherein the charging sequence is an incremental charging sequence, and the incremental charging sequence is an alternating charging sequence between the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0135] The subject matter described herein is directed to leapfrog charging systems and methods for electronic devices having at least a first rechargeable battery and a second rechargeable battery, including or consisting of selectively charging the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in a charging sequence, the charging sequence being an incremental charging sequence in which one of the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery is alternately charged two or more times before charging the other of the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery.

[0136] The subject matter described herein is directed to leapfrog charging systems and methods for electronic devices having at least a first rechargeable battery and a second rechargeable battery, including or comprising selectively charging the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in a charging sequence, wherein the charging sequence is a programmed sequence.

[0137] The subject matter described herein is directed to leapfrog charging systems and methods for electronic devices having at least a first rechargeable battery and a second rechargeable battery, which include or consist of selectively charging the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in a charging sequence, the charging sequence including one or more charging pauses.

[0138] The subject matter described herein is directed to leapfrog charging systems and methods for electronic devices having at least a first rechargeable battery and a second rechargeable battery, including or comprising selectively charging the first rechargeable battery and the second rechargeable battery in a charging sequence, wherein the charging sequence is a programmed sequence and the charging time increment, voltage increment, and charging rate are all adjustable within the programmed sequence.

[0139] The subject matter described herein is directed to highly conductive frames for use in electronic devices.

[0140] The subject matter described herein is directed to a highly conductive frame for use with a battery assembly of an electronic device or for use with part of a battery assembly of an electronic device.

[0141] The subject matter described herein is directed to a highly conductive frame for use in a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device.

[0142] The subject matter described herein is directed to a highly conductive frame in combination with a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device.

[0143] The subject matter described herein is directed to a highly conductive frame for connecting a battery to positive and negative cables for use in a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device.

[0144] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly that includes or is configured to include a battery connected to a highly conductive frame.

[0145] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly that includes or is configured to include a battery connected to a highly conductive frame for use in a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device.

[0146] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable jump starting device, that 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.

[0147] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that includes or is configured to include a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and the battery jump starting device further includes an electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the highly conductive frame and the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electrically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series.

[0148] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that 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, wherein the highly conductive frame is semi-rigid.

[0149] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that 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, wherein the highly conductive frame is rigid.

[0150] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, which includes or is configured to include a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and the highly conductive frame is a three-dimensional (3D) frame structure.

[0151] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that 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 including a plurality of highly conductive frame members connected to one another.

[0152] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable jump starting device, the battery jump starting 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.

[0153] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable jump starting device, the battery jump starting 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.

[0154] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, the battery jump starting 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 located at one end of the highly conductive frame member, and adjacent highly conductive frames being fastened to each other using highly conductive bolts and nuts.

[0155] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that 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 including a plurality of highly conductive frame members, at least one frame member having at least one flat end with a through hole.

[0156] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that 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 including a plurality of highly conductive frame members, at least one of the conductive frame members including a through hole, and the at least one conductive frame member having a ring-shaped through hole on at least one end thereof.

[0157] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable jump starting device, that 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, with other electrical components of the portable jump starting device bolted onto the highly conductive frame.

[0158] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that includes or is configured to include a first 12V battery, a second 12V battery, and a highly conductive frame connected to the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, and the battery jump starting device further includes an electrically controlled switch electrically connected to the highly conductive frame and the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery, the electrically controlled switch having a parallel switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in parallel and a series switch position for connecting the first 12V battery and the second 12V battery in series, the control switch being bolted onto the highly conductive frame.

[0159] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device, that 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 including a plurality of highly conductive frame members, the highly conductive frame members being formed from flat metal stock material.

[0160] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including or configured to include: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame connected at one end to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame connected at one end 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 starting 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 starting 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.

[0161] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including or consisting of: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame connected at one end to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame connected at one end 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 starting 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 starting device; a positive battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the positive cable; and a negative battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, the conductive frame including conductive frame members connected to each other.

[0162] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including or configured to include: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame connected at one end to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame connected at one end to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery; a positive battery cable having one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame when the rechargeable battery jump starting device is in operation; a negative battery cable having one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame when the rechargeable battery jump starting device is in operation; 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, wherein 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.

[0163] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including or consisting of: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame connected at one end to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame connected at one end 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 starting 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 starting device; a positive battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the positive cable; and a negative battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, the conductive frame including conductive frame members connected to each other, the conductive frame members being flat conductive bars having one or more bends along their length.

[0164] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including or consisting of: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame connected at one end to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame connected at one end 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 starting 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 starting device; a positive battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the positive cable; and a negative battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, the conductive frame including conductive frame members connected to each other, the conductive frame members being positioned adjacent to sides of the rechargeable battery.

[0165] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including or consisting of: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame connected at one end to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame connected at one end 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 starting 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 starting 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, wherein the conductive frame includes conductive frame members coupled to each other, the conductive frame members being positioned adjacent to sides of the rechargeable battery, and the conductive frame at least partially enclosing the rechargeable battery.

[0166] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including or consisting of: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame connected at one end to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame connected at one end 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 starting 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 starting device; a positive battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the positive cable; and a negative battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, the conductive frame including conductive frame members connected to one another, each of the conductive frame members having a through hole located at at least one end thereof to accommodate fasteners for connecting the conductive frame members to one another or to an electrical component.

[0167] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including or consisting of: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame connected at one end to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame connected at one end 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 starting 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 starting 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, wherein the positive conductive frame is connected to a positive cam lock for releasable connection to the positive cable, and the negative conductive frame is connected to a negative cam lock for releasable connection to the negative cable.

[0168] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including or consisting of: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame connected at one end to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame connected at one end to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery; a positive battery cable having one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame when the rechargeable battery jump starting device is in operation; a negative battery cable having one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame when the rechargeable battery jump starting device is in operation; 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, wherein 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.

[0169] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device comprising: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame connected at one end to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame connected at one end 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 starting device; a negative battery cable having one end connected to an opposite end thereof, a positive battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, and the rechargeable battery is a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells and 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 of which are oriented transverse to the length of the one or more rechargeable battery cells.

[0170] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device comprising: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame connected at one end to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame connected at one end 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 starting 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 starting device; and a positive battery clamp connected to an opposite end of the negative cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to an opposite end of the negative cable, and the rechargeable battery is a rechargeable battery assembly including one or more rechargeable battery cells, a positive conductive bar connected to a positive terminal of the rechargeable battery, and a negative conductive bar connected to a negative terminal of the rechargeable battery, both the positive and negative conductive bars being oriented transverse to the length of the one or more rechargeable battery cells, the conductive bars being wider compared to the width of the one or more rechargeable battery cells, and each of the conductive bars protruding from a side of the rechargeable battery assembly.

[0171] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including or consisting of: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame connected at one end to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame connected at one end to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery; a positive battery cable having one end connected to the opposite end of the positive conductive frame when the rechargeable battery jump starting device is in operation; a negative battery cable having one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame when the rechargeable battery jump starting device is in operation; 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 being 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, each of the positive and negative conductive bars having a through hole for connection to the conductive frame.

[0172] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including or consisting of: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame connected at one end to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame connected at one end to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery; a positive battery cable having one end connected to an opposite end of the positive conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starting device; a negative battery cable having one end connected to an opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starting device; a positive battery clamp connected to an opposite end of the positive cable; and a negative battery clamp connected to an opposite end of the negative cable, the rechargeable battery jump starting device further including a switch connected between the negative conductive bar and the negative cable for selectively electrically connecting the negative conductive bar to the negative cable during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starting device.

[0173] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device comprising: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame connected at one end to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery and a negative conductive frame connected at one end 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 starting device; and a negative battery cable having one end connected to the opposite end of the negative conductive frame during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starting device. a positive battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the positive cable, and a negative battery clamp connected to the opposite end of the negative cable, and the rechargeable battery jump starting device further includes a switch connected between the negative conductive bar and the negative cable so as to selectively electrically connect the negative conductive bar to the negative cable during operation of the rechargeable battery jump starting device, the switch being a smart switch that electrically connects the negative conductive bar to the negative cable only when it detects that the positive clamp and the negative clamp are properly connected to the battery to be jump started.

[0174] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, the rechargeable battery jump starting device including or configured to include: a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a conductive frame including a positive conductive frame connected at one end to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery assembly and a negative conductive frame connected at one end to the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery assembly; a positive cam lock connected to an opposite end of the positive conductive frame; a negative cam lock connected to an 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 an opposite end of the positive cable; and a negative battery clamp connected to an opposite end of the negative cable.

[0175] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly for an electronic device.

[0176] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device.

[0177] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly for use in a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device.

[0178] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly in combination with a battery jump starting device, such as a portable rechargeable battery jump starting device.

[0179] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device, such as a battery jump start device, the device including or configured to include at least one battery cell having a positive foil end and a negative foil end, a positive highly conductive member connected to the positive foil, and a positive highly conductive member connected to the positive foil.

[0180] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device such as a battery jump start device, the device including or consisting of at least one battery cell having a positive foil end and a negative foil end, a positive highly conductive member connected to the positive foil, and a positive highly conductive member connected to the positive foil, both of which are oriented transverse to the length of the corresponding positive and negative foils.

[0181] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device such as a battery jump start device, the device including or consisting of at least one battery cell having a positive foil end and a negative foil end, a positive highly conductive member connected to the positive foil, and a positive highly conductive member connected to the positive foil, both of which are oriented transverse to the length of the corresponding positive and negative foils, and the highly conductive members are wider than the corresponding positive and negative foils.

[0182] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device such as a battery jump start device, the device including or consisting of at least one battery cell having a positive foil end and a negative foil end, a positive highly conductive member connected to the positive foil, and a positive highly conductive member connected to the positive foil, the highly conductive member oriented flat against both ends of the at least one battery cell.

[0183] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device, such as a battery jump start device, the device including or consisting of at least one battery cell having a positive foil end and a negative foil end, a positive highly conductive member connected to the positive foil, and a positive highly conductive member connected to the positive foil, the highly conductive member having through holes for connection to the electronic device using fasteners consisting of bolts and nuts.

[0184] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device such as a battery jump start device, the device including or consisting of at least one battery cell having a positive foil end and a negative foil end, a positive highly conductive member connected to the positive foil, and a positive highly conductive member connected to the positive foil, the highly conductive member being formed from a plate-type or bar-type material.

[0185] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device such as a battery jump start device, the device including or consisting of at least one battery cell having a positive foil end and a negative foil end, a positive highly conductive member connected to the positive foil, and a positive highly conductive member connected to the positive foil, wherein the positive foil at least partially encases the positive highly conductive member and the negative foil at least partially encases the negative highly conductive member.

[0186] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device such as a battery jump-start device, the device including or consisting of at least one battery cell having a positive foil end and a negative foil end, a positive highly conductive member connected to the positive foil, and a positive highly conductive member connected to the positive foil, wherein the positive foil at least partially encases the positive highly conductive member, the negative foil at least partially encases the negative highly conductive member, and the positive and negative foils completely encase the corresponding positive and negative highly conductive members, respectively.

[0187] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device such as a battery jump start device, the device including or consisting of at least one battery cell having a positive foil end and a negative foil end, a positive highly conductive member connected to the positive foil, and a positive highly conductive member connected to the positive foil, wherein the 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.

[0188] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device such as a battery jump start device, the device including or consisting of at least one battery cell having a positive foil end and a negative foil end, a positive highly conductive member connected to the positive foil, and a positive highly conductive member connected to the positive foil, wherein the at least one battery cell is a plurality of battery cells stacked together.

[0189] The subject matter described herein is directed to a battery assembly for use in an electronic device such as a battery jump start device, the device including or consisting of at least one battery cell having a positive foil end and a negative foil end, a positive highly conductive member connected to the positive foil, and a positive highly conductive member connected to the positive foil, the battery assembly being covered by a heat shrink material.

[0190] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump start device that includes or is configured to include a power supply circuit including a rechargeable battery assembly configured with one or more rechargeable battery cells and 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.

[0191] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump start device that includes or is configured to include a power supply circuit including a rechargeable battery assembly configured with one or more rechargeable battery cells and 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.

[0192] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device that 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.

[0193] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, including or 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 positive conductive path from the positive terminal connector of the battery assembly to a connection point to the positive battery cable, and a negative conductive path from the negative terminal connector of the battery assembly to a connection point to the negative battery cable.

[0194] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump starting device, including or 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 both the positive and negative conductive bars are oriented transverse to the length of the one or more rechargeable battery cells.

[0195] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump start device, including or 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 of which are oriented transverse to the length of the one or more rechargeable battery cells, and the conductive bars are wider than the width of the one or more rechargeable battery cells, and each of the conductive bars protrudes from a side of the rechargeable battery assembly.

[0196] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump start device, including or 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 positive terminal connector is the positive foil end of the one or more rechargeable battery cells and the negative terminal connector is the negative foil end of the one or more rechargeable battery cells.

[0197] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump start device, including or 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 a side of the positive conductive bar is connected flush to the positive foil end of one or more battery cells, and a side of the negative conductive bar is connected flush to the negative foil end of one or more battery cells.

[0198] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump start device, including or 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 each of the positive and negative conductive bars is provided with a through hole for connection to the conductive frame.

[0199] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump start device, including or 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 positive terminal connector is a positive foil end of the one or more rechargeable battery cells, the negative terminal connector is a negative foil end of the one or more rechargeable battery cells, the positive foil end at least partially enveloping the positive conductive bar, and the negative foil end at least partially enveloping the negative conductive bar.

[0200] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump start device, including a rechargeable battery assembly having one or more rechargeable battery cells and including a positive terminal connector, a negative terminal connector, a positive conductive bar connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive bar connected to the negative terminal connector; a conductive frame connected to the battery assembly; a positive battery cable connected to the highly conductive frame; a negative battery cable connectable to the highly conductive frame; and a positive bar 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, the negative terminal connector is the negative foil end of one or more rechargeable battery cells, the positive foil end at least partially encases the positive conductive bar, the negative foil end at least partially encases the negative conductive bar, the positive foil end completely encases the positive conductive bar of the rechargeable battery assembly, and the negative foil end completely encases the negative conductive bar of the rechargeable battery assembly.

[0201] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump start device, including or 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 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.

[0202] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump start device, which 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 one or more battery cells are a plurality of battery cells connected in series and stacked together to provide the rechargeable battery assembly.

[0203] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump start device, which 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 stacked battery cells are covered with heat shrink material.

[0204] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump start device, including or 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 one another.

[0205] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery jump start device, which 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 one another, and the frame members are conductive bars bent along a plurality of axes.

[0206] The subject matter described herein is directed to a rechargeable battery assembly for use in a rechargeable battery jump start device, the rechargeable battery assembly comprising or including one or more rechargeable battery cells and 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.

[0207] A battery jump-starting device according to the present invention is configured to maximize the amount of power transfer from one or more batteries (e.g., one or more Li-ion batteries) to the battery being jump-started (e.g., a vehicle battery). This requires a power circuit with a high or very high conductive path from the battery or batteries in the battery jump-starting device to the battery clamps. This physically requires the use of high or very high conductive conductors, such as metal (e.g., copper, aluminum) plates, bars, rods, and tubes. For example, during operation of the battery jump-starting device, a highly conductive rigid frame connects the one or more batteries to the positive and negative cables of the battery jump-starting device.

[0208] The "rigidity" and "strength" of the highly conductive rigid frame provide structural stability during storage and use of the battery jump-starting device. This is especially important during use, when large levels of current flow through the highly conductive rigid frame, which 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 shorting with other electrical components of the battery jump-starting device. This is especially true when the battery assembly and the battery jump-starting device itself are fabricated in a compact, portable configuration, which allows for the distance between electrical components located within the battery jump-starting device to be minimized.

[0209] A battery assembly including or configured with one or more batteries and a highly conductive frame can provide a "compact battery assembly" for use in a battery jump-starting device. The battery assembly can be removably (i.e., detachably) coupled to the battery jump-starting device as a unit for replacement or repair. For example, the highly conductive frame can be configured to encase and partially or completely cover one or more batteries (i.e., one or more batteries are nested within the conductive frame), thereby providing a compact configuration. The highly conductive frame can surround one or more batteries in one or more planes or axes. For example, the highly conductive frame can encase the sides of one or more batteries. As another example, the highly conductive frame can encase the sides and top and / or bottom of one or more batteries, thereby capturing one or more batteries on five or six sides (i.e., both longitudinal sides, both widthwise sides, top, and / or bottom). The highly conductive frame can be a single-member structure or a multi-member structure connected or assembled together, for example, the highly conductive frame can be made up of multiple highly conductive frame members connected or assembled together. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0210] [Figure 1] 1 is a front perspective view of a battery jump start device according to the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a front view of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a left side view of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a right side view of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 8] 2 is a perspective view of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 1, with a detachable battery cable attached to the battery jump start device. [Figure 9] 2 is a plan view of the internal component arrangement of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 1 with a detachable battery cable. [Figure 10] 2 is a plan view of the layout of the internal components of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 1 with a non-detachable battery cable. [Figure 11] 10 is a plan view of the connection end of the detachable battery cable shown in FIG. 9. [Figure 12] 2 is an exploded perspective view of a control switch installed on the front of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 13] 13 is a front view of a switch plate of the control switch shown in FIG. 12, operable between a first position and a second position. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a rear perspective view of the switch plate shown in FIG. 13 . [Figure 15] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the control switch shown in FIG. 12. [Figure 16] 1 is a perspective view of the back and left side of a second embodiment of a battery jump start device according to the present invention, with the cover removed. [Figure 17] 2 is a front and left side perspective view of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 1 with the cover removed. [Figure 18] 2 is a perspective view of the rear and right side of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 1 with the cover removed. [Figure 19] 2 is a front view of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 1 with the cover removed. [Figure 20] 2 is a rear view of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 1 with the cover removed. [Figure 21] 2 is a plan view of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 1 with the cover removed. [Figure 22] 2 is a bottom view of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 1 with the cover removed. [Figure 23] 2 is a left side view of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 1 with the cover removed. [Figure 24] 2 is a right side view of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 1 with the cover removed. [Figure 25] 2 is a front and top perspective view of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 1 with the cover removed. [Figure 26] 10 is an exploded perspective front view of a third embodiment of a battery jump start device according to the present invention, with the cover removed. FIG. [Figure 27] 27 is an exploded front perspective view of a portion of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26 with the cover removed. [Figure 28] 27 is an exploded perspective view from the right side of a portion of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26 with the cover removed. [Figure 29] 27 is a rear perspective view of a portion of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26 with the cover removed. [Figure 30] 27 is a rear perspective view of a portion of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26 with the cover removed. [Figure 31] 27 is an exploded perspective view from the left side of a portion of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26 with the cover removed. [Figure 32] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cam lock connection device according to the present invention, for example for use with a battery jump start device according to the present invention, showing the male cam lock end disconnected from the female cam lock end. [Figure 33]33 is a perspective view of the cam lock connection device shown in FIG. 32 with the male cam lock end partially connected to the female cam lock end. [Figure 34] 33 shows a perspective view of the male cam lock end of the cam lock connection device shown in FIG. 32. FIG. [Figure 35] 33 shows an exploded perspective view of the male cam lock end of the cam lock connection device shown in FIG. 32. FIG. [Figure 36] 33 shows a partially assembled perspective view of the male cam lock end of the cam lock connection device shown in FIG. 32. FIG. [Figure 37] 33 shows a partially assembled perspective view of the male cam lock end of the cam lock connection device shown in FIG. 32. FIG. [Figure 38] 33 shows a perspective view of the male cam lock end of the cam lock connection device shown in FIG. 32 in a fully assembled state. [Figure 39] 33 shows a partially assembled perspective view of the male cam lock end of the cam lock connection device shown in FIG. 32. FIG. [Figure 40] 33 shows an exploded end perspective view of the female cam lock end of the cam lock connection device shown in FIG. 32. FIG. [Figure 41] 33 shows an exploded end perspective view of the female cam lock end of the cam lock connection device shown in FIG. 32. FIG. [Figure 42] 33 shows an exploded end perspective view of the female cam lock end of the cam lock connection device shown in FIG. 32. FIG. [Figure 43] 33 illustrates a partially assembled end perspective view of the female cam lock end of the cam lock connection device shown in FIG. 32. FIG. [Figure 44] 33 shows an assembled end perspective view of the female cam lock end of the cam lock connection device shown in FIG. 32. FIG. [Figure 45]33 is an end perspective view of the assembled female cam lock end of the cam lock connection device shown in FIG. 32, shown together with a bolt for connecting to a conductor such as a highly conductive frame of a battery jump start device according to the present invention. [Figure 46] FIG. 17 is a front perspective view of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 16 with the cover removed, showing the master control switch and interface backlight system according to the present invention. [Figure 47] 17 is a front perspective view of the portion of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 16, with the backlight for 12V of the control knob of the control switch in the "on" position. [Figure 48] 17 is a front perspective view of a portion of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 16, with the backlight for 12V of the control knob of the control switch in the "off" position. [Figure 49] 17 is a front perspective view of a portion of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 16, with the backlight for 12V on the control knob of the control switch turned “on”, the backlight indicator for 12V on the interface turned “on”, the variable backlight indicator showing 12.7V on the indicator turned “on”, and the backlight for the power supply turned “on”. [Figure 50] 17 is a front perspective view of a portion of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 16, with the backlight for 24V of the control knob of the control switch in the "on" position. [Figure 51] Block diagram showing 12V or 24V jump start operating modes. [Figure 52] 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electro-optical position sensing system according to the present invention; [Figure 53] Electrical circuit diagram for reading 12V / 24V main switch. [Figure 54] 27 is a schematic diagram showing a single-connection or dual-connection configuration of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 55]FIG. 27 is a rear view of the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26 with the cover removed, showing a dual battery diode bridge according to the present invention. [Figure 56] 27 is a front perspective view of a highly conductive frame according to the present invention used in the battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 57] FIG. 57 is a front view of the highly conductive frame shown in FIG. 56. [Figure 58] FIG. 57 is a rear view of the highly conductive frame shown in FIG. 56. [Figure 59] FIG. 57 is a plan view of the highly conductive frame shown in FIG. 56. [Figure 60] 57 is a bottom view of the highly conductive frame shown in FIG. 56. [Figure 61] FIG. 57 is a left side view of the highly conductive frame shown in FIG. 56. [Figure 62] FIG. 57 is a right side view of the highly conductive frame shown in FIG. 56. [Figure 63] 1 is a top view of an assembled Li-ion battery assembly according to the present invention; [Figure 64] A perspective view of the Li-ion battery assembly shown in Figure 63 is shown with the cover removed. [Figure 65] A perspective view of the Li-ion battery assembly shown in Figure 63 is shown with the cover removed. [Figure 66] A perspective view of the Li-ion battery assembly shown in Figure 63 is shown with the cover removed. [Figure 67] FIG. 27 shows a functional block diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68A-1] 27 is a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68A-2] 27 is a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68A-3] 27 is a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68A-4] 27 is a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68A-5]27 is a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68A-6] 27 is a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68A-7] 27 is a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68B-1] 27 is a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68B-2] 27 is a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68B-3] 27 shows a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68C-1] 27 is a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68C-2] 27 shows a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68C-3] 27 is a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68C-4] 27 is a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68C-5] 27 is a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68C-6] 27 is a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68D-1] 27 is a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68D-2] 27 is a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68D-3] 27 is a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68D-4] 27 is a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68D-5] 27 is a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68D-6] 27 shows a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68D-7]27 is a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68E-1] 27 is a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68E-2] 27 is a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68E-3] 27 shows a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68F-1] 27 is a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68F-2] 27 is a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 68F-3] 27 is a circuit diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device shown in FIG. 26. [Figure 69] FIG. 1 is a detailed front view of an example embodiment of a display for use with the rechargeable jump start device 10, 110310 shown in the drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0211] A battery jump start device 10 according to the present invention is shown in FIGS.

[0212] The battery jump start device 10 includes a cover 12 having a handle 14 attached thereto and having a unique configuration as shown in FIGS.

[0213] The battery jump start device 10 includes a front interface 16, a power button 16a for turning the power on or off, and an electrical control switch 18 having a control knob 18a for operating the control switch 18. The main operating portion of the control switch 18 is located inside the cover 12. The control switch 18 is configured so that a user can selectively rotate the control knob 18a to either a first position (12V mode) or a second position (24V mode) depending on the particular voltage system (e.g., 12V or 24V vehicle electrical system) of the vehicle to be jump started.

[0214] Detailed features of the interface 16 are shown in Figure 69. The interface 16 includes: 1) Power button 16a, 2) a power LED 16b (e.g., a white LED); 3) 12V mode LED16c (e.g., white LED) and 4) 24V mode LED 16d (e.g., blue LED) arranged in the same manner as 16c; 5) Error LED16e (e.g. red LED) and 6) Low temperature error LED16f (e.g., blue LED) and 7) High temperature error LED16g (e.g. red LED) and 8) Built-in battery fuel gauge LED16h (e.g. red LED, red LED, amber LED, green LED) and 9) Flashlight mode button 16i and 10) Flashlight LED16j (e.g., white LED) and 11) 12V input LED 16k (e.g. white / red LED) and 12) 12V output LED16l (e.g. white / red LED) and 13) USB output LED 16m (e.g., white LED) and 14) Manual priority button 16n, 15) A manual priority LED 16o (e.g., a red LED) and 16) Voltmeter display LED16p (e.g., white LED), 17) 12V mode LED16q (e.g., white LED) and 18) 24V mode LED16r (e.g., blue LED) and 19) Boost LED16s (e.g. white LED) and Includes:

[0215] The above features can be modified by using different colored LEDs and / or other arrangements on the surface of the interface 16.

[0216] The battery jump start device 10 further includes a port 20 having a left port 20a and a right port 20b, as shown in Figure 2. The port 20 is configured to pass through a through-hole 16t located in the lower right corner of the interface 16. As shown in Figure 2, the left port 20a houses two 2.1 amp (A) USB output ports 20c and 20d, and the right port 20b houses an 18A, 12V XGC output port 20e and a 5A, 12V XGC input port 20f.

[0217] The cover 12 is provided with elastic seal caps 22 including a left seal cap 22a for sealing the left port 20a and a right seal cap 22b for sealing the right port 20b when the battery jump start device 10 is not in use.

[0218] Also mounted on the left side of the battery jump start device 10 are a pair of light emitting diodes 28 (LEDs) for use with the battery jump start device 10 as a work light. For example, the LEDs 28 are two 1100 lumen high-intensity LED floodlights, as shown in Figures 1, 4, and 8. The LEDs 28 are configured to have seven operating modes, including 100% intensity, 50% intensity, 10% intensity, SOS mode (emergency protocol), flashing mode, strobe mode, and off mode.

[0219] A heat sink 29 (FIG. 1) for dissipating heat from the LEDs 28 is attached to the left side of the battery jump start device 10. For example, the heat sink 29 is made of a thermally conductive material (for example, a molded aluminum or aluminum die-cast heat sink). The heat sink 29 is provided with ribs 29a (FIG. 1) to facilitate the heat transfer of the heat sink 29 to the ambient atmosphere and prevent the LEDs 28 from overheating.

[0220] 1, the battery jump starting device 10 is shown with battery cables with battery clamps and without battery cables for connecting the battery jump starting device 10 to the battery of the vehicle being jump-started. The battery jump starting device can be configured to removably or detachably connect to a pair of battery cables, each with a battery clamp (e.g., a positive battery cable with a positive clamp and a negative battery cable with a negative clamp). Alternatively, the battery jump starting device can be fitted with battery cables that are hard-wired directly to the device in a non-removable or non-detachable manner.

[0221] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, a positive (+) cam lock 24a and a negative (-) cam lock 24b are provided on the left side of the battery jump start device 10. The cam lock 24a includes a receptacle 25a (FIG. 4) configured to detachably or removably connect a connection end 56a (FIG. 11) of a positive battery cable 56 (FIG. 8), and the cam lock 24b includes a receptacle 25b configured to detachably or removably connect a connection end 58a of a negative battery cable 58. The cam locks 24a and 24b are fitted with seal caps 26 (FIG. 1) that close and seal the corresponding receptacles 25a and 25b of the cam locks 24a and 24b when the battery jump start device 10 is not in use. This prevents dirt and moisture from entering the receptacles 25a and 25b.

[0222] The power supply circuit 30 of the battery jump start device 10 is shown in FIG.

[0223] The power supply circuit 30 includes two separate rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries 32 (e.g., two 12V Li-ion batteries) connected to the control switch 18 via respective ones of a pair of cables 34, 36 (e.g., insulated electrical copper cables).

[0224] The power supply circuit 30 further includes a reverse current diode array 48 (ie, a reverse current protection device) connected to the control switch via cable 40 and to the right battery 32 via cable 44 .

[0225] The power circuit 30 even further includes a smart switch 50 (e.g., a 500 A solenoid device) connected to the control switch 18 via cable 42 and to the left battery 32 via cable 46.

[0226] A positive battery cable 56 having a positive battery clamp 60 is removably or detachably connected to a positive cam lock 24a (FIG. 9) which is connected via cable portion 52 to a reverse current diode array 48.

[0227] A negative battery cable 58 having a negative battery clamp 62 is removably connected to a negative cam lock 24b (FIG. 9) which is connected to the smart switch 50 via a cable portion 54.

[0228] In the first embodiment of the power supply circuit 30 described above, the electrical components of the power supply circuit 30 are connected to one another via cables (e.g., heavy gauge flexible insulated copper cables), the ends of which are soldered and / or mechanically fastened to each electrical component to provide a highly conductive electrical connection between all of the electrical components.

[0229] 10, the battery cables 56, 58 are hardwired directly to their respective reverse current diode arrays 48 and smart switches 50, eliminating the cam locks 24a, 24b. In this case, the battery cables 56, 58 are no longer detachable or removable.

[0230] 9 are configured to cooperate with cam locks 24a, 24b, for example, cables 56, 58 are provided with cable ends 56a, 58a (e.g., with insulation removed) for mating into receptacles 25a, 25b of cam locks 24a, 24b.

[0231] In a second embodiment of the rechargeable jump-start device 110 and power supply circuit 130, which will be described later, the cables 34, 36, 40, 42, 44, and 46 (FIG. 9) located between the Li-ion battery 32, the reverse current diode array 48, and the smart switch 50, respectively, and the cables 52 and 54 between the reverse current diode array 48 and the smart switch 50, in the first embodiment of the rechargeable jump-start device 10, 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-start device 110 (FIG. 16) includes frame members 170a-170h shown in FIGS. 16-25. Another highly conductive frame 370 (FIG. 26) in the third embodiment of the rechargeable jump-start device 310 includes frame members 370a-370h shown in FIGS. 56-62.

[0232] Control switch The control switch 18 is shown in Figures 12 to 15. The control switch 18 is 1) a control knob 18a; 2) a front housing 72; 3) rear housing 74; 4) a rotor 76 having a collar 76a, a leg 76b, and a leg 76c; 5) Spring 78 and 6) Rotating contacts 80 each having two contact points (e.g., slots 80c); 7) Individual terminals 82, 84, 86, 88; 8) Connection terminals 90, 92; 9) conductive bar 94; 10) O-ring 96; 11) O-ring 98; 12) O-ring 100; Includes:

[0233] Control knob 18a includes rearward extensions 18b, 18c. Extension 18c has a T-shaped cross-section for coupling into a T-shaped recess 76e (FIG. 12) of rotor 76 when assembled. Rotor 76 is provided with a flange 76a configured to receive rearward extension 18b (e.g., a circular cross-section) therein.

[0234] A pair of legs 76c (e.g., U-shaped legs) of the rotor 76 partially accommodate corresponding springs 78, and the springs 78 apply force to the rotating contacts 80, enabling the rotating contacts 80 to maintain contact in a highly conductive state with selected contacts 82b-92c among the terminals 82-92.

[0235] Each of the rotating contacts 80 includes a rotating contact plate 80a with a central slot 80b configured to receive the end of each leg 76b of the rotor 76. When the rotor 76 rotates, each leg 76b drives the respective rotating contact plate 80a to rotate.

[0236] Additionally, each of the pivot contact plates 80a has a pair of spaced apart through holes 80c (e.g., oval-shaped through holes) that serve as two contact points for selected contacts 82c-92c in the terminals 82-92.

[0237] Each of the terminals 82-92 includes a threaded post 82a-92a, a spacer plate 82b-92b, and a conductive bar 94. This allows all of the contacts 82c-92c to lie in the same plane (i.e., a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis of the control switch 18) to allow 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 in the rear housing 74.

[0238] 12, O-rings 96, 98, 100 seal the various individual components of the control switch 18 in the illustrated manner. After assembly of the control switch 18, a set of screws 75 are coupled to anchors 74b on the rear housing 74, thereby securing the front housing 72 to the rear housing 74 as shown in FIG.

[0239] The control switch 18 is a 12V / 24V selectable switch, as shown in Figure 13. The configuration of the rotary contacts 80 in a first position, Position 1 (i.e., parallel position), is shown on the left side of Figure 13, and a second position, Position 2 (i.e., series position), is shown on the right side of Figure 13.

[0240] The rear of the control switch 18 is shown in Figure 14. Another highly conductive bar 94 is provided on the exterior rear surface of the rear housing 74. The fully assembled control switch 18 is shown in Figure 15.

[0241] A second embodiment of the battery jump start device 110 is shown in Figures 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 Figures 1 to 8.

[0242] 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, and 46 (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are replaced by a highly conductive frame 170. The highly conductive frame 170 is made of frame members 170a to 170h made of a highly conductive metal (e.g., copper or aluminum) configured as conductive metal rods having flat ends that are connected to each other.

[0243] The battery jump start device 110 includes a pair of 12V Li-ion batteries 132 directly connected to a highly conductive rigid frame 170. More specifically, terminals 132a, 132b (e.g., highly conductive bars made of copper or aluminum) of the Li-ion batteries are mechanically coupled and / or soldered to corresponding positive and negative tabs or foils of the battery cells, and then connected to the highly conductive rigid frame 170 by highly conductive fasteners 206 including bolts 206a and nuts 206b and / or by soldering.

[0244] The highly conductive rigid frame 170 is comprised of a plurality of highly conductive rigid frame members 170a-170h connected to one another by mechanical fasteners (e.g., metal nuts and / or bolts) and / or soldering. For example, the highly conductive rigid frame members may be formed from highly conductive rigid metal rods with flat ends and through-holes. Alternatively, the highly conductive rigid metal rods may be replaced by highly conductive and rigid metallic plates, bars, tubes, or other appropriately configured highly conductive metallic materials (e.g., copper or aluminum stock material). The highly conductive rigid frame members 170a-170h may also be insulated (e.g., coated with heat-shrinkable insulation) at least in major areas to prevent internal short circuits.

[0245] The highly conductive rigid frame members 170a-170h shown in FIGS. 16-25 are metal rods with flattened ends (e.g., flattened using a hydraulic or mechanical press). Each flattened end has a through-hole to provide a mechanical connection between adjacent highly conductive rigid frame members 170a-170h and / or between electrical components (e.g., battery 132, smart switch 150). The flattened ends of adjacent highly conductive rigid frame members 170a-170h are overlapped during assembly, and bolts are inserted through the overlapping through-holes. Highly conductive nuts are threaded onto bolt fasteners (e.g., copper or aluminum bolts and nuts). When attaching the highly conductive rigid frame members 170a-170h to electrical components, the electrical components can be provided with highly conductive plate base portions with through-holes for attachment to the frame members 170a-170h. Additionally, the ends of the highly conductive rigid frame members 170a-170h may be provided with base portions (e.g., plate or bar portions) configured to be connected to or to be part or a component of one or more electrical components.

[0246] For example, the reverse flow diode assembly 148 is made up of three base portions of three highly conductive frame members 170d, 170e, 170f of a highly conductive rigid frame 170.

[0247] That is, the reverse current diode assembly 148 1) an upper highly conductive rigid bar 148a (FIG. 16) that is a flat end of a highly conductive frame member 170e, the upper highly conductive rigid bar 148a having an opposing flat end 148ea connected to the flat end 132aa of the battery terminal 132a using highly conductive fasteners 206 (e.g., made of copper or aluminum) having highly conductive bolts 206a and highly conductive nuts 206b; 2) a lower highly conductive rigid bar 148b (FIG. 16) which is the flat end of a highly conductive rigid frame member 170d; 3) a central highly conductive rigid bar 148c (FIG. 16) which is the flat end of the highly conductive rigid frame member 1170f; It is composed of the following.

[0248] As another example, smart switch 150 (FIG. 16) includes a highly conductive rigid plate 150a that serves as a base supporting solenoid 150b. Highly conductive rigid plate 150a has through holes for connecting highly conductive rigid frame members 170a, 170h to smart switch 150 using highly conductive fasteners 206.

[0249] The stock material (e.g., copper or aluminum rod, plate, bar, or tube) selected for construction of the highly conductive rigid frame 170 has a substantial gauge to provide high conductivity and substantial rigidity. The "rigid" characteristic of the highly conductive rigid frame 170 provides the advantage that the highly conductive rigid frame 170 remains structurally stiff and stable during storage and use of the battery jump start device 110.

[0250] For example, the highly conductive rigid frame 170 is designed and constructed to sufficiently prevent bending, shifting, flexing, and / or displacement of the highly conductive rigid frame 170 during storage or use, so as to prevent the highly conductive rigid frame from contacting other internal electrical components or other portions of the electronic assembly and causing electrical leakage. This "rigidity" characteristic is important for the high conductivity of the power path from the Li-ion battery 132, through the power supply circuitry, and to 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 Li-ion battery 132 to the battery being jump-started by the battery jump-start device 110 by reducing or minimizing all electrical resistance using the disclosed high-load, highly conductive rigid frame 170 configuration.

[0251] Alternatively, the highly conductive rigid frame 170 can be constructed as a single piece without any mechanically fastened joints. For example, the highly conductive rigid frame 170 can be made from a single piece of stock material, which can then be formed, bent, machined, or fabricated 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 plate can be bent and / or machined into the highly conductive rigid frame 170. As a further alternative, the highly conductive rigid frame 170 can be metal formed (e.g., using a Ross-Wax process).

[0252] In another alternative embodiment, the highly conductive rigid frame 170 is formed from a plurality of highly conductive rigid frame members 170a-170h that are joined together into a unitary structure. For example, the highly conductive rigid frame 170 may be formed from a plurality of highly conductive sections of stock material (e.g., copper or aluminum rods, plates, bars, tubes) that are extruded and / or machined and / or bent and then soldered and / or welded together.

[0253] The battery jump start device 110 further includes a resistor array 202 (e.g., 12V 5A XGC) having a printed circuit board (PCB) 202a that serves as a base supporting an array of individual resistors 202b, as shown in Figures 17 and 19. The PCB 202a also supports two 2.1 amp (A) USB output ports 120c, 120d, an 18A 12V XGC output port 20e, and a 5A 12V XGC input port 20e.

[0254] Also mounted on the left side of the battery jump start device 110 are a pair of light emitting diodes 128 (LEDs) for using the battery jump start device 110 as a work light. For example, the LEDs 128 are two 1100 lumen high-intensity LED floodlights, as shown in Figure 16. The LEDs 128 are configured to have seven operating modes, including 100% intensity, 50% intensity, 10% intensity, SOS (emergency protocol), flashing, strobe, and off.

[0255] The battery jump start device 110 is provided with a heat sink 129 (FIG. 16) for dissipating heat from the LEDs 128. For example, the heat sink 129 is made of a thermally conductive material (e.g., a molded metal or die-cast metal plate). The heat sink 129 has ribs 129a that transfer heat to the ambient atmosphere to prevent the LEDs 128 from overheating.

[0256] The battery jump-starting device 110 is shown in FIG. 16 with battery cables with battery clamps and without any battery cables connecting the battery jump-starting device 110 to the battery of the vehicle being jump-started. The battery jump-starting device can be configured to detachably or removably connect a pair of battery cables with battery clamps (e.g., a positive battery cable with a positive clamp and a negative battery cable with a negative clamp). See, for example, the detachable battery cables 56, 58 and battery clamps 60, 62 in FIG. 9, which can be detachably connected to the cam locks 124a, 124b of the battery jump-starting device 110. Alternatively, the battery jump-starting device 110 can be fitted with battery cables hard-wired directly to the device in a non-detachable or non-detachable manner, similar to or identical to the embodiment shown in FIG. 10.

[0257] 16, the left side of the battery jump start device 110 is provided with a positive (+) cam lock 124a and a negative (-) cam lock 124b. The cam lock 124a includes a receptacle 125a configured to detachably connect to the connection end 56a (FIG. 11) of the positive battery cable 56, and the cam lock 124b includes a receptacle 125b configured to detachably connect to the connection end 58a of the negative battery cable 58. The cam locks 124a and 124b may be fitted with seal caps identical to or similar to the seal cap 26 (FIG. 1) for closing and sealing the corresponding receptacles 125a and 125b of the cam locks 124a and 124b when the battery jump start device 110 is not in use.

[0258] A third embodiment of the battery jump start device 210 is shown in Figures 26-31. In this embodiment, a highly conductive rigid frame 270 is formed from a flat copper bar stock material having a rectangular cross-sectional shape. The flat copper bar is bent to at least partially encase and cover the Li-ion battery.

[0259] Additionally, the battery jump start device 210 includes a main printed circuit board 208 that serves as a base for the control knob 218 a and the LEDs for the interface 216 , as well as supporting other electrical components of the battery jump start device 210 .

[0260] Camlock Connector Again, battery cables 56, 58 (FIG. 9) may be removably connected to battery jump start device 10 via cam locks 24a, 24b (FIG. 1) or cam locks 124a, 124b (FIG. 16).

[0261] Cam locks 24a, 124a, 24b, 124b and cables 56, 58 (FIG. 9) having conductive ends 56a, 56b (FIG. 11) can each have a structure known as a cam lock connector 27, as shown in FIGS. 32 to 45.

[0262] Cam lock connector 27 may be used in other applications to removably connect conductive electrical cables to electronic devices other than battery jump start devices according to the present invention.

[0263] The cam lock connector 27 includes a male cam lock end 27a for detachably connecting a battery cable 56 (FIG. 10) to the battery jump start device 10, and a female cam lock end 27b for detachably connecting a battery cable 58 (FIG. 10) to the battery jump start device 10.

[0264] Male cam lock end 27a includes pin 27aa with teeth 27ab. Female cam lock end 27b includes receptacle 27ba with slot 27bb located within hex 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 a predetermined distance into receptacle 27ba and into slot 27bb until teeth 27ab contact the inner surface of the internal threads of female cam lock 27b, as described below (FIG. 33). Male cam lock end 27a can be rotated (e.g., clockwise) to tighten within female cam lock end 27b until end face portion 27ac of male cam lock end 27a engages end face portion 27bc of female cam lock end 27b. The tighter the cam lock 24 is tightened, the better the electrical connection between the male cam lock end 27a and the female cam lock end 27b.

[0265] A rubber molded cover 31 is attached to the male cam lock end 27a as shown in Figure 34. This provides insulation and improves the grip of the male cam lock end 27a. A highly conductive cable 33 is electrically and mechanically connected to the male cam lock end 27a and is routed through a passage in the rubber molded cover 31.

[0266] The components of male cam lock 27a are shown in Figure 35. Male cam lock 27a has a threaded hole 37 for receiving an Allen head fastener 39. One end of male cam lock 27a has a receptacle 27ad for receiving a copper sleeve 41 attached onto the end of inner conductor 56a of battery cable 56. Copper sleeve 41 is soldered onto inner conductor 56a using solder 43.

[0267] The copper sleeve 41 fits into the receptacle 27ad of the male cam lock end 27a, as shown in Figure 36. Once the copper sleeve 41 is fully inserted into the receptacle 27ad of the male cam lock end 27a, as shown in Figure 36, a hex socket fastener is then threaded into the threaded hole 37 and tightened, as shown in Figure 37.

[0268] It should be noted that the inner end of the hex socket fastener forms a recess 45 when the cable 56 is mechanically and electrically connected to the male cam lock end 27a by tightening it sufficiently to securely fasten the copper sleeve 41 and the inner conductor 56a of the battery cable 56.

[0269] The rubber molded cover 31 is provided with one or more inwardly extending projections 31a which cooperate with one or more slots 27ae in the outer surface of the male cam lock end 27a (FIG. 38).

[0270] To reiterate, the male cam lock end 27a and the female cam lock end 27b are configured to clamp together when the male cam lock end 27a is inserted into the female cam lock end 27b and rotated.

[0271] As shown in FIG. 40, female cam lock end 27b is provided with a receptacle 27ba and a slot 27bb for receiving the end of male cam lock end 27a. Slot 27bb is provided with a surface 27bba that functions as a stop for teeth 27ab of male cam lock end 27a. Receptacle 27ba is provided with internal threads 27baa for cooperating with teeth 27ab of male cam lock end 27a, thereby providing a threaded connection between teeth 27ab and internal threads 27baa. More specifically, teeth 27ab engage surface 27bba, thereby preventing further insertion of female cam lock end 27b into receptacle 27ba. As male cam lock end 27a is rotated, teeth 27ab engage and cooperate with internal threads 27baa of receptacle 27ba of female cam lock end 27b, causing teeth 27ab to ride up the edge of internal threads 27baa, thereby beginning to tighten male cam lock end 27a within female cam lock end 27b. Further rotation of male cam lock end 27a further tightens the connection to female cam lock end 27b. When surface 27ac (FIG. 32) of male cam lock end 27a engages surface 27bd of female cam lock end 27b, cam lock ends 27a, 27b are fully engaged and rotation stops.

[0272] As shown in FIGS. 42 to 45, a rubber molded cover 51 having cover portions 51a and 51b is housed in the female cam lock end 27b. The female cam lock end 27b (FIGS. 40 and 41) is provided with internal threads 27bf (FIG. 40) for receiving a bolt 47 and lock washer 49 (FIG. 41) for connecting the female cam lock end 27b to the battery jump start device 10 (e.g., to the base plate of the smart switch 50 (FIG. 9)).

[0273] Female cam lock end 27b is housed within molded rubber cover portions 51a, 51b, as shown in Figures 41-43. Molded rubber cover portions 51a, 51b are fitted onto threaded portion 27be of female cam lock end 27b (Figures 43-45) and then secured in place using nut 53 and lock washer 55. Molded rubber cover portion 51a includes an outwardly extending protrusion 51aa.

[0274] Electric control switch backlight system The battery jump charging device 110 may be provided with an electrically controlled switch backlight system 111 as shown in FIGS.

[0275] The electrically controlled switch backlight system 111 includes, for example, a control switch 118 having a control knob 118a, an interface 116 (for example, with a black membrane label), and a main printed circuit board 408 (FIG. 26).

[0276] 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 primarily formed from a colored (e.g., black) opaque plastic material selected to prevent light from passing through the control knob 118a, and the light-transmitting window 118c (e.g., a slot filled with a light-transmitting plastic, such as a clear or see-through plastic material) is provided. For example, the light-transmitting window 118c is insert-molded with a clear or see-through insert. The light-transmitting window 118c allows light from the backlight LEDs 408a or 408b mounted on the printed circuit board 408 (FIG. 26) to pass through the light-transmitting window in the interface 116 and then through the light-transmitting window 118c of the control knob 118a. The LEDs 408a or 408b are selectively illuminated when the power button 16a (FIG. 69) on the interface 16 (116) is turned on (e.g., a touch-sensitive power switch) to selectively illuminate the LEDs 408a or 408b. Alternatively, the light-transmitting window 118c can be an open slot (i.e., a gap) in the control knob 118a that functions as the light-transmitting window 118c.

[0277] The control switch 118 is rotatable between a first position (position 1) for a 12V operating mode of the battery jump start device 110 and a second position (position 2) for a 24V operating mode of the battery jump start device 110.

[0278] 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 or real-time operating voltage of the battery jump charger 10 (110), and a power "on" indicator 16a (Fig. 69).

[0279] The electrical control switch backlight system 111 (FIGS. 46-50) is configured to turn on LEDs 408a (e.g., white LEDs) mounted on the printed circuit board 408 (FIG. 26) when the control switch 118 is placed in position 1 for a 12V operating mode of the battery jump start device 110, and to turn on LEDs 408b (e.g., blue LEDs) mounted on the printed circuit board 408 when the control switch 118 is placed in position 2 for a 24V operating mode of the battery jump start device 110. As shown in FIGS. 46-50, a light-transmitting window 118c is provided on the control knob 118a, and is illuminated together with the 12V backlight indicator on the interface 116 when the control knob 118a is placed in position 1. When the control knob 118a is placed in position 2, the 24V backlight indicator is illuminated.

[0280] The rechargeable battery jump start device 110 includes a cover 112 and an interface 116 mounted on the cover. The power source for the electric switch backlight system is located within the cover 112. For example, the power source may be one or both of the Li-ion batteries 332 (FIG. 26).

[0281] The printed circuit board 408 (FIG. 26) is provided with backlights 408a, 408b located 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 a power supply.

[0282] An electrical control switch 118 is mounted on the interface 116. The electrical control switch 118 is rotatable between different positions on the interface 116 (e.g., a position for 12V and a position for 24V).

[0283] A control knob 118a is mounted on the electrical control switch 118, and the control knob 118a is rotatable between different positions on the interface 116. Again, the control knob 118a is provided with a light-transmitting window 118c. The light-transmitting window 118c of the control knob 118a is illuminated by one of at least two backlights 408a, 408b (FIG. 26) when the control knob 118a is selectively rotated to one of the different positions on the interface 116 (e.g., a position for 12V or a position for 24V).

[0284] The interface 116 is provided with at least two visual indicators (e.g., a 12V symbol and a 24V symbol) each located at a different corresponding position on the interface 116 to indicate different operating modes of the rechargeable battery jump start device 110. The at least two visual indicators are configured to be selectively illuminated by backlights 408a, 408b when the control knob 118a is selectively rotated to one of different positions on the interface 116.

[0285] The at least two visual indicators 16c, 16d (FIG. 69) are configured by light-transmitting windows located at different corresponding positions through the interface 116. Again, the at least two visual indicators 16c, 16d are selectively illuminated by one of the at least two backlights 16c, 16d when the control knob is selectively rotated to one of different positions on the interface 116. One of the at least two visual indicators 16c, 16d (FIG. 69) is a 12V symbol indicating that the device is in a 12-volt operating mode, and the other of the at least two visual indicators 16c, 16d (FIG. 69) is a 24V symbol indicating that the rechargeable battery jump start device 110 is in a 24-volt operating mode.

[0286] The interface 116 (316) includes a printed circuit board 408 (FIG. 26) disposed on or adjacent to the back surface of the interface 116 (316). The interface 116 (316) has at least two lights, such as LEDs 408a, 408b, disposed at different locations on the interface 116 (316). For example, the at least two backlights are at least two light emitting diodes (LEDs) 408a, 408b connected to the printed circuit board 408.

[0287] Control knob 118a includes a light-blocking opaque portion with a transparent or see-through portion configured to function as a light-transmitting window 118c.

[0288] As shown in FIG. 26, the rechargeable battery jump start device 110 further includes a first 12V battery 132 (332) disposed within the cover 310, and a second 12V battery 332 disposed below the first 12V battery 332 and inside the cover.

[0289] A highly conductive frame 370 having a positive conductive path and a negative conductive path is selectively connected to the first 12V battery 332 and / or the second 12V battery 332 when the rechargeable battery jump start device 110 jump charges the target battery to be charged.

[0290] A positive battery cable 56 (FIG. 9) with a positive battery clamp 60 is connected to the positive conductive path of the highly conductive frame 370 (FIG. 26). A negative battery cable 58 (FIG. 9) with a negative battery clamp 62 is connected to the negative conductive path of the highly conductive rigid frame 370 (FIG. 26).

[0291] A control switch 318 (FIG. 26) is connected to the highly conductive frame 370 to selectively operate the first 12V battery 332 and / or the second 12V battery 332. A control knob 318a is configured to rotate between a 12V operating mode position (FIG. 49) and a 24V operating mode position to selectively operate the rechargeable battery jump start device 110 in either a 12V mode or a 24V mode.

[0292] The rechargeable battery jump start device 110 is configured to illuminate one of at least two backlights, such as LEDs 408a, 408b (FIG. 26), on the interface 116 (316) when the rechargeable battery jump start device 110 is turned on. Additionally, the interface 116 (316) is configured to display the real-time operating voltage of the rechargeable battery jump start device 110 (310) when the device is in operation. The first 12V battery 332 (FIG. 26) and the second 12V battery 332 are Li-ion batteries.

[0293] The control knob 118a is formed from an opaque material (e.g., a black injection-molded plastic polymer material), and the optically transmissive window 118c is defined by a slot-shaped optically transmissive window in the control knob 118a filled with an optically transmissive material (e.g., a clear or see-through plastic material). The control knob 118a has a circular outer edge, and the slot-shaped optically transmissive window 118c is a radially oriented slot extending inward from the outer edge of the control knob. The control knob 118a has a finger grip 118b, and the slot-shaped optically transmissive window 118c extends along the longitudinal axis of the finger grip 118b.

[0294] The rechargeable battery jump start device 110 further includes an electrical position switch disposed between the power source (e.g., the Li-ion battery 332) and the at least two backlights, such as LEDs 408a, 408b (FIG. 26), configured to illuminate one of the at least two backlights when the control knob 118a is selectively rotated to one of different positions on the interface 116.

[0295] Electro-optical position detection switch system Portable jump-start device 10 can be configured as a dual-purpose Li-ion jump starter capable of jump-starting either 12V or 24V heavy-duty vehicles or some appliances. The lightweight and portable unit uses a manual rotary control switch 18 with control knob 18a for switching between 12V or 24V jump-start modes or between 12V or 24V operating modes. Any of the above-described portable jump-start devices according to the present invention can be equipped with an electro-optical position detection system 300, as shown in Figures 51-53.

[0296] Two 12V Li-ion batteries are used in the portable jump start device 10. These two 12V Li-ion batteries are connected in parallel for 12V jump starting and in series for 24V jump starting. The series or parallel connection is achieved by a rotary control switch 18 (e.g., a main switch) shown in FIG. 51.

[0297] The electro-optical position sensing system 300 is shown in Figure 52. The optical position sensing system 300 is configured to allow a safe and effective method for the system microcontroller to read the position of the control switch 18. The optical position sensing system 300 includes a sensor 302 (Figure 52) that uses optical coupling to ensure the integrity of the rotary control switch 18 spacing between 12V and 24V.

[0298] A circuit diagram of the optical position sensing system 300 is shown in FIG. 53. The upper left portion of the circuit diagram includes transistor Q28 and resistors R165, R168, R161, and R163. This circuit functions as an electrical enable when the main system 3.3V power supply is turned "on." The purpose of this enable is to reduce parasitic current when the portable jump start device 10 is in the "off" state. When "on," current from battery A+ can flow through Q27, which functions as an electrical switch.

[0299] When Q27 is "on", current can flow from battery A+ to battery B- when both batteries are connected in parallel. When both batteries are connected in series, no current can flow because A+ and B- are connected together through control switch 18.

[0300] As a result of the current flowing or the absence of current flowing, the optocoupler can provide a signal to the microcontroller that tells it what position the main switch is in.

[0301] The second part of the schematic (i.e., the schematic located immediately below the first) allows an opposing signal to be provided to another input of the microcontroller. This provides the microcontroller with an effective way to determine when the switch is "in the middle," meaning that the switch is neither in the 12V nor the 24V position, but somewhere between these two positions. This allows the microcontroller to diagnose when the user has left the switch in a disabled position.

[0302] Dual Battery Diode Bridge The battery jump start device 310 (FIGS. 26-31) may be provided with a dual diode battery bridge, for example in the form of a reverse charging diode module 348, as shown in FIG. 54, configured to protect against reverse charging after the vehicle battery has been jump charged.

[0303] The reverse charging diode module 348 is configured to provide two diode channels 348a, 348b to support a two battery system (e.g., the two batteries of the jump start device 310) and are bridged together to provide peak current output during jump starting.

[0304] The single-wire and dual-wire connections of the battery jump start device 310 are shown in FIG. 54. The components are connected to each other by a highly conductive rigid frame 370. The copper or aluminum bar members 370a-370h (FIGS. 16-25) that make up the highly conductive rigid frame 170 are more conductive than 2 / 0 copper cable. Furthermore, the connection points between the copper bar members of the highly conductive rigid frame 170 are configured to reduce power loss compared to copper cable. The copper or aluminum bar members of the highly conductive rigid frame 170 can be replaced with other highly conductive metals (e.g., aluminum, nickel, plated metal, silver-plated metal, gold-plated metal, stainless steel, and other suitable highly conductive metal alloys).

[0305] A dual diode battery bridge in the form of a reverse charging diode module 348 is shown in FIG. 55. The upper diode channel 348a is connected to frame member 370e, which supports current flow through the first 12V battery 332, and the lower diode channel 348b is connected to frame member 370d, which supports current flow through the second 12V battery 332. The combined current from both batteries 332, 332 through the two diode channels 348a, 348b exits the reverse charging diode module through copper bar member 370f and reaches the positive output (i.e., positive cam lock) of the battery jump start device 310.

[0306] The reverse charging diode module 348 includes an upper highly conductive plate 370e, a lower highly conductive plate 370d, and a central highly conductive plate 370f connected together by diode channels 348a, 348b.

[0307] Leapfrog Charging System Battery jump start devices 10, 110, and 310 use two 12V lithium batteries that are used to jump start vehicles and other system functions. These two individual batteries are used in either series or parallel depending on whether the operator is jump starting a 12V or 24V vehicle.

[0308] The battery jump starting device 10, 110, 310 can be charged using a charging device with a plug-in cord (e.g., a 114V-126V (RMS) AC charger) and a charge control device (e.g., a programmable microcontroller). Although each battery can be charged independently by the battery jump starting device 10, 110, 310, both batteries are maintained at close potentials during the charging process using a technique called "leapfrog charging." This charging approach ensures that both batteries are close to the same potential, even if the battery jump starting device 10, 110, 310 is removed before charging is complete. This provides an equal power supply during jump starting and other system functions.

[0309] A charging device is provided in the battery jump start device 310. For example, the circuit board 408 shown in Fig. 26 may be provided with a charging member and a charging circuit for recharging the two Li-ion batteries 332. The charging member includes, for example, a programmable microcontroller for controlling the recharging circuit for recharging the lithium-ion batteries 332.

[0310] This is accomplished by starting with the battery with the lowest charge, charging one lithium-ion battery 332 until it is approximately 100 mV higher than the other battery 332, and then switching to charge the other battery 332. This process continues until both batteries 332 are fully charged.

[0311] The battery jump start device 310 is equipped with safety devices to protect against overcharging any of the batteries 332 and to detect if a battery cell is shorted. These safety devices include a peak voltage cutoff and a charging timeout in software.

[0312] The leapfrog charging system and method can be designed or configured to charge multiple rechargeable batteries 332 (e.g., Li-ion batteries) by sequential charging. The charging sequence can be designed or configured to ensure that both batteries are fully charged regardless of the operation of the battery jump start device 310. In this way, both batteries are fully charged regularly, thereby maximizing battery usage and lifespan.

[0313] Furthermore, the charging sequence can be tailored to most effectively charge a particular type of rechargeable battery, particularly a Li-ion battery, while taking into account the battery's particular charging characteristics (e.g., reducing battery heating over time, applying an optimal charging rate to the batteries, and extending battery life when charged in sequence). The charging sequence can, for example, partially charge both batteries 332, one at a time and in an alternating manner. 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, a voltage increase increment (e.g., 100 mV) can be selected as the batteries are charged in an alternating order.

[0314] Additionally, the charging sequencing between the two batteries 332 can be selected or programmed to provide continuous charging of one battery in two or more increments before switching to the other battery for charging. The charging sequence can also include one or more pauses to prevent the battery 332 from getting too hot during charging (e.g., temperature limiting) or so that the charging sequence can be adapted to the charging chemistry of the target battery being charged.

[0315] Highly conductive frame A large electrically conductive frame ("highly conductive frame") 370 is shown in Figures 56-62. Highly conductive frame 370 includes a plurality of highly conductive frame members 370a-370h.

[0316] The highly conductive frame 370 can be replaced by the conductive cables 34, 36, 40, 42, 44, 46, 52, 54 of the portable battery jump start device 10 (FIGS. 9 and 10) or by the highly conductive frame 170 of the battery jump start device 110 (FIG. 16).

[0317] 56, the highly conductive frame 370 includes a positive conductive frame 371a and a negative conductive frame 371b. The positive conductive frame 371a includes highly conductive frame members 170c, 170d, 170e, and 170f that provide a positive conductive path between the rechargeable battery 332 and the positive cam lock 324a. The negative conductive frame 371b includes highly conductive frame members 170a, 170b, 170g, and 170h that provide a negative conductive path between the rechargeable battery 332 and the negative cam lock 324b of the rechargeable battery jump start device 310. Each of the highly conductive frame members 370a-370h carries or transmits power over the distance between the connection ends of the highly conductive frame members 370a-370h.

[0318] The highly conductive frame 370 includes a plurality of electrically and mechanically connected conductive frame members 370a-370h. For example, each of the highly conductive frame members 370a-370h has a connection end with a through-hole 371, which allows fasteners (e.g., highly conductive nuts and bolts) to connect the conductive frame members 370a-370h to each other or to other electrical components (e.g., rechargeable battery 332, cam locks 324a and 324b, reverse charging diode module 348, smart switch 450). For example, the highly conductive frame members 370a-370h may be flat highly conductive bars (e.g., copper or aluminum bars) bent along spaced-apart axes, such that each of the highly conductive bars 370a-370h provides a three-dimensional (3D) configuration, and these three-dimensional configurations cooperate with one another to define the three-dimensional (3D) highly conductive frame 370. As shown in Fig. 56, one or both ends of the conductive frame members 370a-370h each have a bent end with a through-hole 371 formed therein.

[0319] Highly conductive frame 370 may be, for example, a highly conductive semi-rigid or rigid frame 370 formed from a semi-rigid or rigid highly conductive material (e.g., copper, aluminum, plated metal, gold-plated metal, silver-plated metal, steel, coated steel, stainless steel). Highly conductive frame 370 is structurally stable (i.e., does not move or flex) so that it does not contact or electrically short out components or parts of the portable jump start device. The greater the rigidity of highly conductive frame 370, typically the greater the structural stability of highly conductive frame 370.

[0320] A highly conductive frame 370 electrically connects two batteries 332, such as lithium ion batteries 332, to cam locks 324a, 324b, which connect removable or detachable positive and negative battery cables 56, 58 (FIG. 9).

[0321] Highly conductive frame 370 includes multiple highly conductive frame members 370a-370h. For example, highly conductive frame members 370a, 370b, 370c, and 370d are connected to control switch 318 via terminals 382a, 384a, 386a, and 388a (see also terminals 82a, 84a, 86a, and 88a of control switch 18 shown in FIG. 14).

[0322] Highly conductive frame members 370d, 370e, 370f are part of a reverse current diode assembly 348 (see reverse current diode assembly 48 in FIG. 18).

[0323] The highly conductive frame member 370f is connected to the positive cam lock 324a (see also the positive cam lock 24a shown in FIGS. 1 and 9 and the positive cam lock 124a shown in FIG. 20).

[0324] The highly conductive frame member 370g is connected to the negative cam lock 324b (see the negative cam lock 24b shown in FIG. 1 or the negative cam lock 124b shown in FIG. 19).

[0325] The highly conductive frame member 370h is connected to a smart switch 450 (see also smart switch 150 shown in FIG. 18).

[0326] Highly conductive frame 370 is a three-dimensional (3D) structure configured to encase or partially or completely cover Li-ion battery 332 (see also rechargeable Li-ion battery 132 shown in FIGS. 16-25). This configuration provides the shortest conductive path from rechargeable Li-ion battery 332 to other internal electrical components of portable jump start device 310, thereby maximizing power output to positive cam lock 324a and negative cam lock 324b. Highly conductive frame members 370a-370h have multiple bends along multiple spaced-apart axes.

[0327] The highly conductive frame members 370a-370h are provided with ends having through holes for receiving highly conductive fasteners 406 (see, for example, the conductive fasteners 206 including bolts 206a and nuts 206b shown in FIGS. 16-25). Furthermore, the highly conductive frame members 370a-370h are formed from flat bar stock bent at one or more locations to encase the Li-ion battery 332. For example, the highly conductive frame members 370a-370h are bent at multiple locations to form a three-dimensional (3D) frame structure. For example, the highly conductive frame members 370a-370h can have bent ends with ring-shaped through holes. Alternatively, the highly conductive frame 370 can be formed as a single piece (e.g., a single piece made from a plate or bar bent to a predetermined shape, or a single piece made from multiple pieces welded or soldered together, or a single piece machined from a block of stock material). Furthermore, the highly conductive frame members 370a-370h are positioned adjacent to the sides of the Li-ion battery 332, thereby making the combination of the Li-ion battery assembly and the highly conductive frame 370 as compact as possible.

[0328] The highly conductive frame 370 is formed from flat highly conductive plate stock material (e.g., a flat bar or strip of copper or aluminum stock material that is cut to length, bent, and punched).

[0329] Battery Assembly A Li-ion battery assembly 333 according to the present invention is shown in FIGS.

[0330] The Li-ion battery assembly 333 includes one or more rechargeable Li-ion batteries 332. For example, a rechargeable battery jump start device includes two rechargeable batteries 332.

[0331] Each of the Li-ion batteries 332 includes multiple battery cells 335 connected in series with one another (i.e., the positive tab of one rechargeable battery cell 335 is connected to the negative tab of an adjacent rechargeable battery cell 335), resulting in one rechargeable battery cell 335 located at one end of the multiple battery cells 335 and having a positive terminal (+), and another rechargeable battery cell 335 located at the opposite end of the multiple battery cells 335 and having a negative terminal (-).

[0332] The positive highly conductive battery element 332a is connected to the positive terminal (+), and the negative highly conductive battery element 332b is connected to the negative terminal (-). The positive highly conductive battery element 332a and the negative highly conductive battery element 332b can be highly conductive bars, plates, rods, and tubes. The rods and tubes can have flat ends to facilitate connection to a highly conductive frame 370 (FIG. 56).

[0333] As shown in FIGS. 64 to 66, each Li-ion battery 332 includes a plurality of Li-ion battery cells 332c stacked one on top of the other (that is, configured as a stack).

[0334] The positive foil tab or end 335a of the positive terminal (+) of the Li-ion battery cell 335 is connected (e.g., soldered, welded, and / or mechanically fastened) to the positive highly conductive battery member 332a, and the negative foil tab or end 335b of the negative terminal (-) of the Li-ion battery cell 335 is connected (e.g., soldered, welded, and / or mechanically fastened) to the negative highly conductive battery member 332b.

[0335] The positive and negative highly conductive battery elements 332a, 332b are formed from highly conductive flat plate or bar stock material (e.g., copper plate, copper bar, aluminum plate, aluminum bar, steel plate, steel bar, metal-coated plate, gold-plated plate, silver-plated plate). The positive highly conductive battery element 332a is provided with a through-hole 332c at its end extending a predetermined distance outward from the side of the rechargeable Li-ion battery 332 (i.e., transverse to the longitudinal axis or length of the rechargeable battery cell 335 and rechargeable Li-ion battery 332). The negative highly conductive battery element 332b is provided with a through-hole 332c at its end extending a predetermined distance from the rechargeable battery cell 335 and rechargeable Li-ion battery 332, oriented transverse to the rechargeable battery cell 335 and rechargeable Li-ion battery 332.

[0336] The highly conductive battery members 332a, 332b are formed from a relatively thick plate or bar material. The foil tabs or ends 335a, 335b of the battery cell 332c can at least partially or completely encase the highly conductive battery members 332a, 332b, as shown in Figures 64-66. Furthermore, the highly conductive battery members 332a, 332b are connected to their respective foil tabs or ends 335a, 335b in a flat manner, thereby maximizing the contact area therebetween.

[0337] The rechargeable battery cell 335 is covered with a protective heat shrink material to package the rechargeable battery 332 .

[0338] The highly conductive battery components 332a, 332b are connected to a highly conductive frame, such as the highly conductive frame 370 (FIGS. 56-62), of the portable jump start device 310 by highly conductive fasteners (e.g., nuts and bolts).

[0339] The rechargeable battery jump start device 310 (FIGS. 26-31) includes a rechargeable battery assembly with one or more rechargeable battery cells having a positive terminal connector tab or end 335a (FIGS. 64-66) and a negative terminal connector tab or end 335b. A positive conductive bar 332a is connected to the positive terminal connector tab or end 335a, and a negative conductive bar 332b is connected to the negative terminal connector tab or end 335b. A highly conductive frame 370 (FIGS. 56-62) is connected to the battery assembly 333 (FIGS. 64-66). A positive battery cable 56 (FIGS. 9 and 10) is connected to the highly conductive frame 370, for example, directly or via cam locks 324a, 324b (FIG. 31). Negative battery cable 58 (FIGS. 9 and 10) is electronically connectable to highly conductive frame 370 via smart switch 150 (see also smart switch 50 in FIGS. 9 and 10). Positive battery clamp 60 is connected to positive battery cable 56, and negative battery clamp 62 is connected to negative battery cable 58.

[0340] The highly conductive frame 370 includes a positive conductive path from the positive terminal connectors 332a, 332a of the rechargeable batteries 332, 332 of the rechargeable battery assembly 333 to the connection point to the positive battery cable 56 (e.g., a direct cable connection point or a connection point via a cam lock), and a negative conductive path from the negative terminal connectors 332b, 332b of the rechargeable batteries 332, 332 of the rechargeable battery assembly 33 to the connection point to the negative battery cable (e.g., a direct cable connection point or a connection point via a cam lock 324a, 324b).

[0341] As shown in Figures 64-64, both the positive conductive members 332a (e.g., highly conductive bars) and the negative conductive members 332b (e.g., highly conductive bars) are oriented transversely to the length or longitudinal axis of the rechargeable battery cells 335 of each rechargeable battery 332. More specifically, the positive conductive members 332a and the negative conductive members 332b protrude from both sides of the rechargeable battery 332 and the rechargeable battery assembly 333. Furthermore, the positive conductive members 332a and the negative conductive members 332b are wider than the width of the rechargeable battery cells 335 (Figure 64) and protrude from both sides of the rechargeable battery cells 335 and the rechargeable battery assembly 333.

[0342] The positive terminal connector tab or end 332a is a positive terminal foil tab or end connected in series at one end of the rechargeable battery cells 335, and the negative terminal connector tab or end 332b is a negative terminal foil tab or end connected in series at the opposite end of the rechargeable battery cells 335. A side of the positive conductive member 332a (i.e., highly conductive bar 332a) is connected in a flat manner to the positive foil tab or end 335a of the string of rechargeable battery cells 335, and a side of the negative conductive member 332b (i.e., highly conductive bar 332b) is connected in a flat manner to the negative foil tab or end 335b of the string of rechargeable battery cells 335. For example, the positive foil tab or end 335a and the negative foil tab or end 335b are soldered to the corresponding positive conductive member 332a and negative conductive member 332b, respectively. Furthermore, each of the positive conductive member 332a (i.e., the highly conductive bar 332a) and the negative conductive member 332b (i.e., the highly conductive bar 332b) is provided with a through-hole 332c for connection to the highly conductive frame 370 (Figure 56).

[0343] To enhance electrical conductivity between the series of rechargeable battery cells 335 and the positive conductive member 332a (i.e., the highly conductive bar 332a) and the negative conductive member 332b (i.e., the highly conductive bar 332b), the positive foil tabs or ends 335a and the negative foil tabs or ends 335b are at least partially or completely enclosed by the corresponding positive conductive member 332a (i.e., the highly conductive bar 332a) and the negative conductive member 332b (i.e., the highly conductive bar 332b), respectively, and are further soldered and / or welded to the corresponding positive conductive member 332a (i.e., the highly conductive bar 332a) and the negative conductive member 332b (i.e., the highly conductive bar 332b). The ends of the positive conductive member 332a (i.e., highly conductive bar 332a) and the negative conductive member 332b (i.e., highly conductive bar 332b) protrude from the sides of the corresponding positive foil tab or end 335 and negative foil tab or end 335b, respectively.

[0344] Again, to provide the rechargeable battery assembly, the rechargeable battery cells 335 are connected in series and stacked one on top of the other as shown in Figures 64-66. This provides a stacked configuration, thereby reducing the size of the rechargeable battery assembly 333. The multi-layered battery cells 335 are then covered with heat shrink material and packaged.

[0345] The rechargeable battery assembly 332 used in the rechargeable jump start device 310 includes one or more rechargeable battery cells having positive and negative terminal connectors, a positive conductive bar connected to the positive terminal connector, and a negative conductive bar connected to the negative terminal connector.

[0346] circuit A functional block diagram of the rechargeable battery jump start device 310 (FIG. 26) is shown in FIG. 67. Circuit diagrams of the rechargeable battery jump start device 310 are shown in FIGS. 68A-1 to 68F-3.

Claims

1. 1. An apparatus for jump-starting a vehicle, comprising: Cover and a power source disposed within the cover; an interface mounted on said cover, said interface having at least two light-transmitting windows provided in or through said interface and positioned at at least two different locations on said interface; a printed circuit board located on a back surface of the interface, the printed circuit board having at least two LEDs arranged at at least two different positions on the printed circuit board, the LEDs functioning as a backlight, and light emitted from the at least two LEDs passing through one of the at least two light-transmitting windows in or through the interface, respectively; an electrically controlled switch mounted on the printed circuit board, the electrically controlled switch having a rotatable shaft that is rotatable through the interface between at least two different positions on the interface, the electrically controlled switch configured to selectively power the at least two LEDs with the power source; a control knob mounted on a rotatable shaft of the electrical control switch and having a light transmitting window; at least two visual indicators positioned at different locations on the interface, each visual indicator indicating a different mode of operation of the device; the at least two visual indicators are provided by light passing through the at least two light-transmitting windows; the electrical control switch is configured to selectively energize the at least two LEDs and illuminate a light-transmitting window of the control knob when the control knob is rotated to one of at least two different positions on the interface.

2. the at least two visual indicators are provided in or through the interface and include at least two light-transmitting windows positioned at at least two different locations on the interface; 10. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least two visual indicators are configured to be selectively illuminated by the at least two LEDs when the control knob is rotated to one of at least two different positions on the interface.

3. 3. The device of claim 2, wherein one of the at least two visual indicators is a 12V symbol to indicate a 12 volt operating mode of the device, and another of the at least two visual indicators is a 24V symbol to indicate a 24 volt operating mode of the device.

4. 10. The device of claim 1, wherein the control knob includes a light-blocking opaque portion having a transparent or see-through portion configured to function as the light-transmitting window in or through the control knob.

5. a first 12V battery disposed inside the cover; a second 12V battery disposed inside the cover; a rigid conductive frame having a positive conductive path and a negative conductive path, the rigid conductive frame being selectively electrically connected by the electrically controlled switch to the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery when the device is fast charging or charging a depleted or discharged battery; a positive battery cable having a positive battery clamp connected to the positive conductive path of the rigid conductive frame; a negative battery cable having a negative battery clamp connected to the negative conductive path of the rigid conductive frame; Further comprising: the electrically controlled switch is connected to the rigid conductive frame to selectively activate the first 12V battery and / or the second 12V battery; 10. The device of claim 1, wherein the control knob is configured to be rotatable between a 12V operating mode position and a 24V operating mode position to selectively operate the device in a 12V mode or a 24V mode.

6. 3. The device of claim 2, configured to illuminate one of the at least two visual indicators when the device is turned on.

7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the interface is configured to display a real-time operating voltage of the device when the device is in operation.

8. 10. The device of claim 1, wherein the power source includes a first 12V lithium ion battery and a second 12V lithium ion battery.

9. the control knob is formed from an opaque material; 10. The device of claim 1, wherein the optically transmissive window is defined by a slot in the control knob that is filled with an optically transmissive material.

10. the control knob includes a circular outer edge; 10. The device of claim 9, wherein the optically transmissive window is defined by a radially facing slot extending inward from the outer edge of the control knob.

11. the control knob includes a finger gripping projection; The device of claim 10 , wherein the radially oriented slots in the optically transmissive window extend along a longitudinal axis of the projection.

12. 10. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least two visual indicators exhibit different colors when selectively illuminated by the at least two LEDs.

13. The device of claim 1 , further comprising one or more additional visual indicators on the interface.

14. the printed circuit board includes one or more additional LEDs; 14. The device of claim 13, wherein the interface includes one or more additional light-transmitting windows in or through the interface for selectively illuminating the one or more additional visual indicators.

15. the power source is one or more rechargeable batteries; the one or more additional visual indicators are battery fuel gauges configured to indicate the amount of charge in the one or more rechargeable batteries; 15. The apparatus of claim 14.

16. the battery fuel gauge includes a plurality of different colored visual indicators; 16. The apparatus of claim 15.

17. the plurality of different colored visual indicators include at least a red LED, an amber LED, and a green LED; 17. The apparatus of claim 16.

18. the one or more additional visual indicators include a power button; 15. The apparatus of claim 14.

19. the one or more additional visual indicators include a USB output LED; 15. The apparatus of claim 14.

20. The USB output LED is a red visual indicator.

20. The apparatus of claim 19.

21. the power supply includes two 12V rechargeable lithium-ion batteries; Further comprising an optical position detection system including a microcontroller configured to read the position of the electrically controlled switch and a sensor using optical coupling to ensure the integrity of the spacing of the electrically controlled switch.

10. The apparatus of claim 1.

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