BATTERY WITH COMPLETE DISCHARGE DEVICE

摘要

A battery (11) having a complete discharge mechanism includes a spring-biased switch (12) with an element (14) spring-biased from the switch (12) and acts to close the switch (12) when in a fully extended position. A block (21) is positioned above the element (14) with a passageway (18) aligned with the element (14). A flexible tab (24) positioned between the element (14) and the passage (18) prevents the element (14) from extending into the passage (18). The tab (24) extends through the battery casing. When pulled, the tab (24) allows the element (14) to extend into the passage (18) thereby closing the spring-biased switch (12) and completing the discharge circuit (10).