A battery charger (1) for charging rechargeable batteries (5) and/or battery packs is disclosed. Preferably the charger (1) can apply two modes of charging a battery. In a normal charging mode a battery is charged to full capacity at a relatively low rate. In a boost charging mode the battery is charged very rapidly and only to maximally 80% of its full capacity. The boost-charging mode makes it possible to provide some charge to the battery (5) when the time available for charging is limited. Due to the partial charging a much higher charging current than allowed at normal charging may be applied during boost charging.
申请公布号
WO03107505(A3)
申请公布日期
2004.02.05
申请号
WO2003IB02310
申请日期
2003.05.27
申请人
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.;VAN BEEK, JOHANN, R., G., C., M.;NOTTEN, PETRUS, H., L.
发明人
VAN BEEK, JOHANN, R., G., C., M.;NOTTEN, PETRUS, H., L.