CPC H02J 7/0045 (2013.01) [H01M 10/425 (2013.01); H01M 10/46 (2013.01); H01M 10/482 (2013.01); H01M 50/204 (2021.01); H01M 50/244 (2021.01); H01M 50/256 (2021.01); H02J 7/0013 (2013.01); H02J 7/00036 (2020.01); H02J 7/0048 (2020.01); B25F 5/00 (2013.01); B60L 53/80 (2019.02); B60L 2200/40 (2013.01); H01M 2010/4271 (2013.01); H01M 2010/4278 (2013.01)] | 13 Claims |
1. A battery assembly comprising:
a housing comprising a handle;
a plurality of rechargeable battery cells disposed within the housing; and
a mating feature configured to selectively connect the battery assembly with a receptacle of at least one of a power equipment and a charging station, wherein the mating feature includes:
a connector having:
at least two electrical ports electrically connected to the plurality of battery cells; and
a data port configured to provide data communication between the battery assembly and at least one of a power equipment and a charging station; and
a controller comprising a processing circuit, the processing circuit comprising:
a battery control module configured to enable or disable the plurality of rechargeable battery cells from providing power through the at least two electrical ports;
a timer module that is configured to determine a remaining rental time of the battery assembly and send a command signal to the battery control module to disable the plurality of rechargeable battery cells when the remaining rental time is zero;
wherein the mating feature protrudes away from a side portion of the housing.
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