Power system petrofit kit for mobile workstation and retrofit method
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1. A method of retrofitting a power system to a mobile workstation comprising the steps of:
- coupling a replacement power system with the mobile workstation in place of an existing power system;
establishing a power link between a power interface of the replacement power system and a docking station for a removable battery of the replacement power system; and
establishing a communication link between a power control system and a detector of the replacement power system, which is configured to detect user interaction with a removable battery docked with the docking station.
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Abstract
A method of retrofitting a power system to a mobile work station includes coupling a replacement power system with the mobile work station in place of an existing power system, establishing a power link between a power interface and a docking station for a removable battery, and establishing a communication link between a power control system and a detector configured to detect user interaction with a removable battery docked with the docking station.
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1. A method of retrofitting a power system to a mobile workstation comprising the steps of:
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coupling a replacement power system with the mobile workstation in place of an existing power system; establishing a power link between a power interface of the replacement power system and a docking station for a removable battery of the replacement power system; and establishing a communication link between a power control system and a detector of the replacement power system, which is configured to detect user interaction with a removable battery docked with the docking station. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A power system retrofit kit for a mobile workstation comprising:
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a docking station for a removable battery, the docking station being configured to mount to a frame of the mobile workstation; a power interface having a first input interface configured to receive power from a removable battery docked with the docking station, a second input interface configured to receive power from a back-up battery and an output interface for supplying power to a computerized device of the mobile workstation; a detector configured to detect user interaction with a removable battery docked with the docking station; and a switching device configured to couple with the detector and further configured to output a power source switching command to the power interface in response to detecting user interaction with the removable battery. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A mobile workstation comprising:
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a frame which includes a base having an upper side, a lower side and a plurality of wheels mounted at the lower side; a computerized device mounted to the frame; a power system for supplying power to the computerized device, the power system including a power bus and a battery docking station electrically connected with the power bus; the battery docking station further including a holster having an open end and an opposite blind end, and defining a guide extending from the open end to the blind end which includes a shape and an internal contour; a removable battery assembly configured to dock with the battery docking station via engagement in the guide, and including a housing having a shape which is complementary to the shape of the guide and an external contour configured to mate with the internal contour of the guide; and a detector configured to detect user interaction with the removable battery assembly. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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