Patent ID: 6597152
Filing Date: 2003-07-22
Classification: H02J

Abstract:
A splitting adapter for a battery charger having a power cord for connection to an electrical source, the charger having a single charging receptacle for receiving a connector extension of a battery pack of the type used with cordless power tools, said adapter comprising:a housing having a housing connector extension with a sufficiently similar structural and electrical configuration as the connector extension of the battery pack so that said housing can be electrically connected to the battery charger when said housing connector extension is inserted into the charging receptacle; at least two charging receptacles, each of which is configured to receive a battery pack connector extension, said charging receptacles being spaced from one another a sufficient distance that the battery packs will not interfere with one another when inserted into said adapter, wherein said charging receptacles of said adapter are configured to have substantially the same dimensions as the charging receptacle of the battery charger.