Abstract: This invention relates to automatic dual mode battery charging circuit which includes rectifying means and an adjustable voltage rectifier energized by the rectifying means and providing an output to a battery to be charged. The circuit includes a voltage controller connected to the voltage regulator means to set the level of voltage output from the voltage regulator and hence the charging current to the battery. The voltage regulating means provides two modes of operation, namely, a fast charge and a float mode of operation. A current detector connecting in series circuit with the voltage regulator and the battery provides a means for detecting current flow through the battery and controls the operation of the voltage controller, to change the output of the voltage regulating means between the two modes of operation.

Abstract: A power-pack assembly including a bobbin, at least primary and secondary windings wound on the bobbin and a core carried by the bobbin. Solderless connection devices are secured to the bobbin and electrically connected to the windings. The solderless connection devices include clips which engage input and output terminals to make an electrical and mechanical connection therewith. In a preferred embodiment, the terminals are carried by a terminal block which provides a single step plug-in connection between the connection devices and the terminals. A core-grounding system is also disclosed which includes a core-grounding terminal, a spring for electrically contacting the core and a clip secured to the bobbin for engaging the core-grounding terminal and maintaining it in electrical contact with the spring.

Abstract: A power-pack assembly including a bobbin, at least primary and secondary windings wound on the bobbin and a core carried by the bobbin. Solderless connection devices are secured to the bobbin and electrically connected to the windings. The solderless connection devices include clips which engage input and output terminals to make an electrical and mechanical connection therewith. In a preferred embodiment, the terminals are carried by a terminal block which provides a single step plug-in connection between the connection devices and the terminals. A core-grounding system is also disclosed which includes a core-grounding terminal, a spring for electrically contacting the core and a clip secured to the bobbin for engaging the core-grounding terminal and maintaining it in electrical contact with the spring.