ELECTRIC TOOL POWERED BY A PLURALITY OF BATTERY PACKS AND ADAPTER THEREFOR

摘要

An electric power tool comprises a main body supporting a tool and an electric motor housed in the main body for driving the tool. A plurality of first battery interfaces is configured to removably receive or attach a plurality of first battery packs and to electrically connect the plurality of attached first battery packs in series with the electric motor. A plurality of indicators is configured to communicate information concerning the respective conditions of the plurality of attached first battery packs. The plurality of indicators is arranged such that all of the indicators are simultaneously viewable by a user of the electric power tool.

主权项

1. An electric power tool comprising:
a main body supporting a tool element; an electric motor housed in the main body and configured to drive the tool element, the electric motor having a rated voltage that is substantially equal to or greater than 36 volts; a plurality of battery interfaces, each configured to removably receive one battery pack having a nominal voltage that is substantially equal to or greater than 18 volts, but less than 36 volts, and to electrically connect a plurality of attached battery packs in series with the electric motor so as to supply 36 volts or greater to the electric motor; and a plurality of indicators configured to respectively indicate at least a level of charge of each respective battery pack attached to the main body, wherein the indicators are arranged so as to be simultaneously viewable in at least one direction when the plurality of battery packs are respectively attached to the plurality of battery interfaces.