Battery connector system

摘要

A battery connector system for connecting a battery to a battery powered device is provided herein that includes an insert molded contact block comprising a contact block, a plurality of electrical contacts insert molded into the contact block, and an outer electrical connection for electrically coupling the plurality of electrical contacts to the battery powered device. The battery connector system further includes an inner electrical connection located on a housing enclosure for electrically coupling the battery housed in the housing enclosure to the outer electrical connection through the plurality of electrical contacts. The battery connector system further includes a sealed electrical path between the inner electrical connection and the outer electrical connection, wherein the sealed electrical path is formed by over molding the insert molded contact block with the housing enclosure.

主权项

1. A battery connector system, for connecting a battery to a battery powered radio device, the battery connector system comprising:
an insert molded contact block comprising: a contact block having an o-ring groove; a plurality of insert molded electrical contacts insert molded into the contact block, and an outer electrical connection located on the insert molded contact block for electrically coupling the battery to the battery powered radio device; a housing enclosure for receiving cells and circuitry, the housing enclosure being formed of an overmold material extending from the insert molded contact block, the overmold material being bonded to the insert molded contact block; an inner electrical connection disposed on the housing enclosure for electrically coupling the cells and circuitry housed within the housing enclosure to the outer electrical connection through the plurality of insert molded electrical contacts; and a sealed electrical path between the inner electrical connection and the outer electrical connection, wherein the sealed electrical path is formed by a water resistant sheet surrounding the inner electrical connection and by the bond created between the insert molded contact block and the overmold material.