Patent ID: 6204632
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: H01R,H02J,Y10S

Abstract:
A modular battery charging system comprising:(a) a power supply for converting a line voltage to a low voltage, the power supply supplying power at a voltage below a predetermined maximum voltage;(b) an elongated track electrically coupled to the power supply, the elongated track having at least one conductive strip extending longitudinally along the track for transmission of the low voltage power; and(d) at least one battery charging module electrically coupled to the elongated track to receive the low voltage power, the at least one battery charging module comprising:(i) a housing;(ii) a charging unit comprising active components controlled by logic circuit means to charge the battery according to a charging algorithm associated with the battery and the battery's chemistry, said charging unit positioned and supported within the housing;(iii) electrical connection components adapted to couple the low voltage power from the elongated track to the charging unit; and(iv) a battery charging device receiving port adapted to receive a battery in need of charging at position such that charging terminals of the battery are electrically coupled to the charging unit.