Patent ID: 7800341
Filing Date: 2010-09-21
Classification: H01M,H02J,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A mechanism for loading/unloading one or more rechargeable batteries, the mechanism comprising: one or more charging compartments configured to receive one or more rechargeable batteries; a first actuator configured to cause at least a portion of the one or more charging compartments to be displaced from a first position to permit insertion or removal of a battery or batteries into or out of the one or more charging compartments, to a second position in which a charging operation can be initiated; one or more displaceable contacts configured to be displaced between a contact position with the one or more rechargeable batteries and a non-contact position with the one or more rechargeable batteries; and a second actuator configured to cause the one or more contacts to be displaced between the contact and the non-contact positions.