Patent ID: 9097772
Filing Date: 2015-08-04
Classification: G01R,H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for testing a battery and space heating an enclosure, comprising: at least one switchable load located in the enclosure, wherein the at least one switchable load is configured to switch between performing a battery test and raising a temperature in the enclosure; a voltage sensor for measuring voltage of the battery; and monitoring and control equipment coupled to the voltage sensor and configured to switch the at least one switchable load between at least a first position and a second position; wherein the at least one switchable load is coupled to a power source and raises the temperature in the enclosure when the at least one switchable load is in the first position; and wherein the at least one switchable load is coupled to the battery and performs the battery test when the at least one switchable load is in the second position.