CPC H02M 7/003 (2013.01) [H01M 10/482 (2013.01); H01M 10/488 (2013.01); H01M 50/204 (2021.01); H02J 7/00032 (2020.01); H02J 7/0042 (2013.01); H02J 7/0045 (2013.01); H02J 7/0048 (2020.01); H02J 7/0063 (2013.01); H02J 7/00304 (2020.01); H02J 7/00309 (2020.01); H05K 5/0017 (2013.01); H05K 5/0086 (2013.01); H05K 5/023 (2013.01); H01M 50/574 (2021.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A portable power source comprising:
a housing;
a first battery pack support configured to receive a first removable and rechargeable battery pack;
a second battery pack support configured to receive a second removable and rechargeable battery pack;
a first handle support member;
a second handle support member;
a handle including an open position and a closed position, the first removable and rechargeable battery pack is able to be removed from the first battery pack support when the handle is in the closed position, and the first removable and rechargeable battery pack is prevented from being removed from the first battery pack support when the handle is in the open position;
an inverter within the housing, the inverter configured to receive output power from the first removable and rechargeable battery pack and the second removable and rechargeable battery pack, the inverter configured to produce an alternating current power output; and
an alternating current power outlet configured to receive the alternating current power output from the inverter,
wherein the inverter is configured to be disabled when the first removable and rechargeable battery pack is received in the first battery pack support and the second removable and rechargeable battery pack is not received in the second battery pack support.
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