Removable battery pack and latch mechanism for securing a removable battery pack
US11817595B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses and systems are disclosed for improved reliability in securing a removable battery pack. An example latch mechanism may include a flexible latch disposed on an outer housing of a removable battery pack, the flexible latch defining an inner surface facing the outer housing and an opposing outer surface, wherein a portion of the opposing outer surface of the flexible latch defines one or more locking tabs that are engageable with one or more engaging slots operatively positioned within a receiving battery enclosure, and wherein the flexible latch is deformable from a first open configuration to a second compressed configuration upon insertion into the battery enclosure.
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