摘要 |
An anti-theft system for securing a removable battery (14) to a power tool (2) intended for retail display is disclosed. The system employs a tamper-proof retainer (52) to ensure that the retail display of a combined power tool (2) and its associated battery (14) can be displayed as a single unit without fear of theft of the battery. This is achieved by the tamper-proof retainer (52) securing a battery release latch (34) against its release position hence securing the battery (14) to the tool (2) in a manner preventing the removal of the battery by a potential thief. The tamper-proof retainer (52) either prevents removal of the battery from the power tool, as removal of the tamper-proof retainer is impossible, or, if it is destroyed by a thief, then it permanently secures the battery to the power tool. |