Battery pack support portion configured to accommodate multiple different device interfaces
US11424504B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A battery pack that includes a battery pack housing. The battery pack housing includes a battery pack support portion that is configured to removably mechanically and electrically connect the battery pack to a device. The support portion includes a plurality of terminals for electrically connecting the battery pack to the device. The battery pack support portion includes a central recess. The battery pack support portion has a support portion length and a central recess length. The battery pack support portion is configured to receive a first device interface that electrically connects to a first subset of the plurality of terminals and is approximately the same length as the support portion length. The battery pack support portion is also configured to receive a second device interface that electrically connects to a second subset of the plurality of terminals and is approximately the same length as the central recess length.
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