Patent ID: 6160378
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: H02J

Abstract:
A battery charger comprising:a module containing circuitry to provide charging current from an input electrical power, said module including first and second electrical connectors configured to connect directly to first and second batteries that are to receive said charging current;a first detachable battery holder that accommodates said first battery, said first detachable battery holder having a first means for providing physical coupling to said module, said first detachable battery holder being configured such that said first battery is physically and electrically connected to said first electrical connector when said first detachable battery holder is attached to said module; anda second detachable battery holder that accommodates said second battery, said second detachable battery holder having a second means for providing physical coupling to said module, said second detachable battery holder being configured such that said second battery is physically and electrically connected to said second electrical connector when said second detachable battery holder is attached to said module.