Battery heater for motor vehicle has component whose main function is other than that of heating battery connected to battery in such manner that generated waste heat is fed to battery

摘要

The device has a component (12) that gives off heat in operation, and whose main function is other than that of heating the battery (16), connected to the battery in such a manner that the generated waste heat is fed to the battery. The component is mounted close to the battery, especially beneath it, and can be a controller for windscreen heating. Independent claims are also included for the following: a motor vehicle with as battery heater and a method of heating a battery in a motor vehicle.