Patent ID: 7997918

Claim:
An actuation device for a power supply, the actuation device comprising: a frame defining a housing cavity for movably containing the power supply, the frame having an opening to receive the power supply therethrough; a linkage mechanism disposed in the housing cavity and pivotally connected to the frame; and a handle mechanism pivotally connected to each of the frame and the linkage mechanism, the handle mechanism comprising: a handle having a first end and an opposite second end, the first end pivotally connected to the frame; and a connection link having a first end and an opposite second end, the first end pivotally connected to the handle intermediate to each of the first end and the second end of the handle, and the second end pivotally connected to the linkage mechanism, wherein movement of the second end of the handle rotates the handle about an axis determined by a connection point of the first end of the handle to the frame and results in movement of the connection link in a first direction causing translation of the linkage mechanism in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction to mechanically and electrically connect the power supply to an outside circuit through the opening of the frame.