Battery for road vehicles - has controlled discharge so that adequate power is available for starting

摘要

The battery has a number of cells (2) that are connected together in series. The end cell (3) has two quasi-parallel elements with a connector directly to a positive pole (4) and an indirect connection to a second pole. The indirect connection is made via a detection and regulation circuit (6). The connections are made to two groups of cells (91, 92). The arrangement allows long term consumption loads, such as lighting to be supplied off the one group (91) until a discharged condition results. The part cell (92) separate from the regulator ensures that sufficient power is available for starting. ADVANTAGE - Controls battery discharge to ensure that adequate power is available for starting.