Battery module that further serves as a handle for a portable computer

摘要

A battery module for a portable computer includes a tubular battery casing and a pair of battery contacts. The battery casing is adapted to receive a set of battery cells therein. The battery casing is adapted to be mounted on one side of the portable computer and is configured so as to form a finger hole with the portable computer, thereby permitting gripping of the battery casing for carrying the portable computer. The battery contacts are mounted on the battery casing and are adapted to establish electrical connection between the portable computer and the set of battery cells in the battery casing.