Patent ID: 9647470
Date: 2017-05-09
CPC Classifications: H02J

Claim:
1. A rechargeable battery system comprising: a rechargeable battery housed within an outer casing, the rechargeable battery having a first electrical connector; an alignment plate mounted outside of the outer casing of the rechargeable battery on an exterior surface thereof, wherein the first electrical connector is aligned with the alignment plate; a battery management system having a second electrical connector configured to mate with the first electrical connector, wherein the second electrical connector comprises a housing, at least one alignment pin mounted to the housing, and an electrical contact secured to the housing in a fixed position, wherein the alignment pin is disposed in the housing in a fixed position relative to the electrical contact; and an interface plate having a first interface portion and a second interface portion, wherein the first interface portion is configured to mate with the alignment plate that is mounted to the outer casing of the rechargeable battery, and wherein the second interface portion is configured to mate with the alignment pin fixed in the housing of the second electrical connector so as to align the first electrical connector with the second electrical connector.