Rechargeable battery with separate charging terminal contact ring
US4489268A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 1983 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A generally cylindrical rechargeable battery is provided leaving a pair of power terminals for delivering energy to an energy-using device. The battery further includes a charging terminal contact spaced apart from the power terminals and extending substantially around the circumference of the battery whereby charging contact on the battery may engage a corresponding charging contact in the energy-using device to charge the battery in all rotational positions of the battery.
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