Battery charger housing for batteries of differing dimensions
US4963812A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 1989 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S439/929
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A battery charger for charging batteries of varying sizes is disclosed. Batteries to be charged are inserted into a recess in the battery charger housing and are captivated by a lip portion which extends into the recess. The lip portion has a plurality of surfaces, one of which surfaces contacts a surface of a battery of one size and maintains the position of the battery against the charging contacts of the battery charger. Different size batteries contact different lip surfaces.
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