Accessory controller for golf carts

The accessory controller for golf carts addresses battery drain by using sensors to detect inactivity and automatically turn off accessories, ensuring efficient energy use and maintaining functionality during brief stops.

US20260166399A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-18GUEMPEL CRAIG
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUEMPEL CRAIG
Filing Date
2025-12-16
Publication Date
2026-06-18

AI Technical Summary

⚠Technical Problem

Battery-powered golf carts with electric accessories face issues of battery drain due to accessories being left powered on when the cart is unattended, leading to unnecessary energy consumption.

⚗Method used

An accessory controller with sensing means and a control mechanism that selectively disconnects power to accessories after a predetermined time of inactivity, using sensors to detect motion, control operation, or occupancy of the golf cart.

🎯Benefits of technology

Prevents unnecessary battery drain by automatically turning off accessories after a set period of inactivity, balancing the use of accessories during brief pauses with the user nearby and preventing prolonged battery depletion.

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Abstract

An accessory controller for mounting on a battery-powered golf cart includes at least one input connector for electrically connecting the accessory controller to at least one battery and at least one output connector for electrically connecting the accessory controller to at least one accessory. At least one switch connects and disconnects each output connector to / from at least one of the input connectors, operating between a closed state in which the output connector is electrically connected to at least one input connector, and an open state in which the output connector is not electrically connected to at least one input connector. Sensing means senses operation of the battery powered golf cart on which the accessory controller is mounted, and a control, responsive to the sensing means operates the at least one switch to an open state after a predetermined time elapses without the sensing means sensing operation of the golf cart, thereby disconnecting the accessories from the battery.
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