Systems and methods for selectable battery configuration in a portable device
US11469605B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J7/0025
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for managing power supplied to a portable electrical device includes an electrical connector configured to engage a complementary electrical connector of the respective battery. The portable battery-powered device also includes a selector switch configured to couple the electrical connectors of the plurality of power receptacles in at least one of a series configuration, a parallel configuration, and a combination of series and parallel configuration. The portable battery-powered device further includes an electrical load device including one or more electrical leads coupled to the selector switch. The selector switch is selectable during operation of the portable battery-powered device to provide power to the electrical device from a plurality of battery packs coupled in the at least one of a series configuration, a parallel configuration, and a combination of series and parallel configuration.
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