Latch mechanism for a battery operated power tool
US6168881A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/1051
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A battery operated power tool having a power tool housing, a battery pack and a battery latch mechanism. The power tool housing has a recess and a latching surface formed into the outer surface of the housing. The battery pack holds battery cells to power the tool. The battery latch mechanism removably attaches the battery pack to the power tool housing and includes a latching member and a spring to bias the latching member between an engaged position where the latching member is connected to the power tool housing and a release position when the latching member is disconnected from the power tool housing. The latching member includes an inner and an outer side with a latch flange on the inner side at one end. Towards an opposing end, the latching member includes a pushing surface on the outer side.
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