Charging device with rotatable power inlet
US5825158A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J7/0042
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A charging device includes a charging circuit having a power inlet and a power outlet which is preferably connected to the charging circuit by means of a cable. An adaptor which is adapted to electrically connect to a given external power source, such as a wall outlet or a cigarette lighter holder provided on the control panel of an automobile, has a connection portion for releasable connection with the power inlet of the charging circuit for supplying electricity from the power source to the charging circuit. The adaptor may be provided with a voltage transformer to allow the charging circuit to be used with external power source of different voltage outputs. A battery holder has a connection portion for releasable connection with the power outlet of the charging circuit to supply the output of the charging device to the battery holder. The battery holder defines therein at least one battery receptacle for receiving and holding therein a battery to be charged with an electrical connection established between the battery and the connection portion of the battery holder when the battery is received within the battery receptacle so as to have the battery charged.
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