Cordless power tool system
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1. A system of power tools comprising:
- a power tool having a tool housing defining a pair of laterally spaced engagement portions, the power tool further including a first terminal block having a plurality of terminals; and
a power source removably attachable to the power tool, the power source including a second terminal block having a plurality of terminals which are configured to interface with at least a portion of the terminals of the first terminal block, the power source further comprising a latching mechanism for engaging at least a portion of the laterally spaced engagement portions.
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Abstract
A system of cordless power tools includes a cordless power tool adapted to removably receive a rechargeable battery pack. The system further includes a battery pack charger and a converter for converting AC electricity to DC electricity. A battery pack interface block is captured between clam shell halves of a battery pack housing and includes a plurality of male blade terminals. The male blade terminals are received within recessed female terminals of a tool terminal block and similarly received by recessed female terminals of the charger. The tool terminal block further includes a pair of male terminals which engage recessed female terminals of the converter.
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1. A system of power tools comprising:
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a power tool having a tool housing defining a pair of laterally spaced engagement portions, the power tool further including a first terminal block having a plurality of terminals; and
a power source removably attachable to the power tool, the power source including a second terminal block having a plurality of terminals which are configured to interface with at least a portion of the terminals of the first terminal block, the power source further comprising a latching mechanism for engaging at least a portion of the laterally spaced engagement portions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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