BATTERY PACK HAVING INDICATING MECHANISM

摘要

A battery pack that can be used in a power tool and charged by a battery pack charger generally includes a housing that defines a tower portion that extends from a base portion such that a first end of the tower portion is adjacent to the base portion while a second end of the tower portion is distal therefrom. The second end of the tower portion defines a terminal block that includes a power connection and a communication connection at least partially recessed in the second end. The power connection is capable of conducting a charge to the power tool or from the battery pack charger. The communication connection is capable of providing a data signal. An indicating mechanism is connected to the housing in a location outside of the terminal block. The indicating mechanism is capable of being detected so as to indicate a predetermined battery chemistry.