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Adapter for a power tool battery

  • US 6,621,246 B2
  • Filed: 11/19/2002
  • Issued: 09/16/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/11/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An electrical combination comprising:

  • a power tool including a tool housing and an electric motor supported by the tool housing and selectively electrically connectable with a power source, the tool housing including a tool support portion;

    a battery electrically connectable with the electric motor such that the battery selectively supplies power to the electric motor, the battery including an insertion portion; and

    an adapter separate from and connectable between the tool housing and the battery to support the battery on the tool housing and to electrically connect the battery with the motor, the adapter including an adapter housing defining an opening, the insertion portion being insertable into the opening along an opening axis to support the battery on the adapter, the adapter housing further including an adapter support portion connectable to the tool support portion along an adapter attachment axis, the opening axis being generally parallel with the adapter attachment axis.

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