Twist on battery pack
US8878490B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J7/0045
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power tool powered by a battery having a guide post, a first battery terminal, a second battery terminal, and a third battery terminal. The power tool including a battery interface for electrically interfacing with the battery and a battery receptacle for receiving the battery. The battery interface including a first electrical terminal, a second electrical terminal, and a third electrical terminal. The battery receptacle including a channel for receiving the guide post, the channel having a first portion, a second portion connected to the first portion by a first elbow, and a third portion connected to the second portion by a second elbow. Wherein the guide post travels through the first portion to the second portion, and through the second portion to the third portion in order to secure the battery within the battery receptacle.
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