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Power source device

US7125268B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2006
Grant dateOct 24, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S439/952
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a power source device including a battery pack, a safety switch is provided between a given pair of battery modules connected to each other. The safety switch connects and disconnects those battery modules by insertion and removal of a safety plug to/form a switch body. The power source device also includes an insertion prevention unit, such as a lock, for preventing the insertion of the safety plug to the switch body in such a manner that prevention of the insertion of the safety plug is releasable. A release operation unit is kept by a worker who removes the safety plug, so that safety of the worker against electric shock is ensured.

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