Darrell L Carter

US Patent:

7183746, Feb 27, 2007

Filed:

Aug 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/929877

Inventors:

Darrell L Carter - Cortland NY, US

International Classification:

H02J 7/00
H02J 7/14
B60K 1/00

US Classification:

320116, 320123, 180 653, 180 654

Abstract:

A charging mechanism includes means for generating electrical current and means connected to the generating means for distributing the generated current. At least one battery bank formed from a plurality of batteries is connected in series. A means for charging the batteries is connected between the bank and the distribution means. A voltage controller controls a voltage level provided by at least one battery bank from at least one of exceeding and falling below a predetermined voltage level. Upon the controlling means detecting the voltage level is below the predetermined voltage level, the controlling means causes the generating means to generate the electric current to be provided to at least one battery bank by the distribution means and the charging means charges at least one battery bank.