Patent ID: 7573229
Filing Date: 2009-08-11
Classification: H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A portable water resistant lead acid battery box comprising; a body for removably housing a lead acid battery, said body having a base, and sidewalls extending from said base to define an open top; a lid applicable to said body to close said top, said lid, in use, having at least one generally vertically oriented side; at least one relatively water sensitive electrical component electrically connectable to said battery and housed at least substantially within said lid, said electrical component having a user interface located on said vertically oriented side thereby to inhibit damage to said electrical component as a result of water ingress, wherein said at least one electrical component includes a battery recharger operable on said battery, said battery charger providing a higher charging current until said battery is close to its rated capacity and then said battery charger switching to provide a lower conditioning current.