CPC A47L 9/2873 (2013.01) [A47L 5/28 (2013.01); A47L 9/2884 (2013.01); H01M 50/202 (2021.01); H01M 50/244 (2021.01); H01M 50/247 (2021.01); H01M 50/262 (2021.01); H01M 50/271 (2021.01); H02J 7/0029 (2013.01); H02J 7/0042 (2013.01); H02J 7/0044 (2013.01); H02J 7/0045 (2013.01); H01M 2220/30 (2013.01)] | 18 Claims |
1. A rechargeable battery for powering a vacuum cleaner, the rechargeable battery comprising:
a casing comprising:
a cover plate,
a sidewall extending from the cover plate, and
first and second rails that extend longitudinally along the cover plate and being adapted to receive a charger, each rail comprising a first segment and a second segment oriented to form an L-shape, the first segment including a notch on one end at a forward edge of the first and second rails to receive a barrier of the charger for positioning a switch of the charger, and including ribs for support;
a latch for securing the rechargeable battery in the vacuum cleaner, the latch being selectively releasable;
an electrical connection interface disposed between the first and second rails, wherein the second segment of each of the first and second rails extends away from the electrical connection; and
a battery core disposed within the casing.
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