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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 16, 1986
Filed:
Jul. 01, 1985
George W McCarty, Lutherville, MD (US);
Somers H Smith, III, Columbia, MD (US);
Solid State Chargers Research & Development Limited Partnership, Lutherville, MD (US);
Abstract
A charger for batteries includes a a charging station, which includes a housing. A casing end having an open portion through which batteries to be charged are to be inserted is provided. A constant tension spring within the casing urges the batteries outwardly of the casing. A lid is provided adjacent to the open end of the casing, the lid being movably, pivotably supported on the casing. A stop member is provided on the housing, the stop preventing the lid from being moved to its completely open position when the casing is supported on the housing. A latch arrangement retains the lid in a closed orientation. The batteries in the casing are retained therein by a portion of the lid whenever the lid is pivoted away from its completely open position. Contact means are provided between the housing and casing to provide a path for charging current. A multiple of charging stations can be provided, the multiple stations being electrically and mechanically connected. Each charging station is adapted to support a respective casing.