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Charging system and charging apparatus thereof

  • US 8,253,372 B2
  • Filed: 06/17/2009
  • Issued: 08/28/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/20/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A charging system comprising:

  • a robot comprising;

    a rechargeable battery;

    a power receiving terminal electrically connecting with the rechargeable battery; and

    a detector for detecting a voltage of the rechargeable battery; and

    a charging apparatus for charging the robot, comprising;

    a base comprising a receiving portion defining a sliding slot;

    a power supplying terminal disposed in the receiving portion and configured for electrically contacting with the power receiving terminal;

    a positioning board docked in the receiving portion for loading the robot; and

    a driving device comprising an inclined surface contacting with the positioning board via the sliding slot and for pushing the positioning board out from the receiving portion;

    wherein when the detected voltage of the rechargeable battery reaches a predetermined level, the detector generates a control signal and sends the control signal to the driving device to push the positioning board with the robot up from the receiving portion.

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