Battery-recharging adapter for diagnostic instrument

摘要

A handle (50) for a diagnostic instrument includes a battery housing (58) for retaining at least one rechargeable battery and one of a set of interchangeable adapters (76) which can be selectively and releasably engaged with the housing to allow recharging of the battery through interconnection with an external power source, such as a wall outlet. The adapter (76) is directly attachable and detachable to one end of the battery housing (72) without requiring any disassembly or modification of the battery housing, allowing the instrument to be used either with or without an attached adapter.