Cordless power tool system

摘要

The cordless power tool system includes a cordless power tool 10 adapted to removably receive a rechargeable battery pack. The system further includes a battery pack charger 20 and a converter 18 for converting AC electricity to DC electricity. A battery pack terminal block 26 is captured between clam shell halves 28 and 30 of a battery pack housing 22 and includes a plurality of male terminal blades 62. The male terminal blades 62 are received within recessed female terminals 88 and 92 of a tool terminal block 76 and similarly received by recessed female terminals 114 of the charger 20. The tool terminal block 76 further includes a pair of male terminals 86 and 90 which engage recessed female terminals of the converter 18. Apertures 96 are provided in guide rails 52 of the battery pack 16 to receive the male terminals 86 and 90 of the tool terminal block 76.