Daniel Ray Harris

US Patent:

20170301210, Oct 19, 2017

Filed:

Apr 15, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/130230

Inventors:

- Davidson NC, US
Matthew S. Brackx - Evans GA, US
Daniel J. Harris - Evans GA, US

International Classification:

G08B 21/18
G01R 31/36
G01R 31/36

Abstract:

An automatic battery fluid level monitoring system is provided. The automatic monitoring system includes a fluid consumption algorithm, programmed into a microprocessor based motor controller, connected through a communications link to a microprocessor based battery charger. The battery charger is electrically connected to a flooded type battery as well as a power connection such as being plugged into an outlet, the electrical connection from an alternator, or the like. Once the fluid consumption algorithm indicates that the fluid level is too low, a battery fluid indicator is activated utilizing a visual and/or audio display. After the battery is refilled, a fluid added reset is triggered, which deactivates the battery fluid indicator. Additional embodiments include utilizing a wired or wireless connection to a remote fleet management system, as well as alternative vehicle performance rules wherein the vehicle performance parameters can be purposefully altered to effect the ongoing performance of the vehicle.