Method and apparatus for controlling current draw while charging a battery array

摘要

An apparatus for use with a charge control system for affecting current draw from a charging unit coupled at an input locus of the charge control system for charging a battery unit includes a current sink switchingly coupled with the input locus for selectively contributing a predetermined current draw at the input locus. A method for selectively establishing a predetermined current draw from a charging unit coupled at an input locus with a charge control unit for charging a battery unit includes the steps of: (a) providing a current sink switchingly coupled with the input locus; (b) sensing at least one predetermined condition in the battery unit; and (c) switchingly engaging the current sink when the at least one predetermined condition satisfies at least one predetermined criteria.