Battery power module

摘要

A housing for batteries which may be combined with a battery charger (14) in a mechanically integrated module. The module (15) is mobile and includes a load-bearing frame, battery retaining members, and mechanical stabilizers (24). The base of the frame includes a raceway or channel for routing interconnectingwires between the charger assembly and batteries (20a-20h). The battery retaining members (36a-36c) permit easy installation or removal of individual batteries from the housing as well as inhibiting lateral movement of the batteries within the housing. When the module is free-standing, the stabilizers deploy automatically for enhanced mechanical stability.