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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 05, 2010
Filed:
Feb. 14, 2008
Karl F. Zedell, Jr., Alpharetta, GA (US);
Thinh T. Nguyen, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Mark C. Taraboulos, Dunwoody, GA (US);
Karl F. Zedell, Jr., Alpharetta, GA (US);
Thinh T. Nguyen, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Mark C. Taraboulos, Dunwoody, GA (US);
Motorola, Inc., Schaumburg, IL (US);
Abstract
A charger and battery combination for recharging batteries has a pair of snap arms for retaining a battery within the pocket of the charger. When the battery is inserted into the charger pocket, the snap arms provide a downward force against the battery, thereby ensuring a sound electrical connection between the battery and electrical contacts disposed within the pocket. In one embodiment, the charger pocket includes a pair of channel apertures in which the snap arms are placed. Upon battery insertion, a flex member of the snap arm deflects, thereby allowing a mating feature of the battery to pass. When the battery is fully inserted, a coupling member of the snap arm exerts a force against the battery, thereby pushing the battery towards the bottom of the pocket.