Rechargeable type small electric appliance

摘要

A rechargeable type small electric appliance including a rechargeable battery supplied by a charging circuit, both within a casing, having a battery outlet covered by a lid is described. Means are provided for preventing operation of the charging circuit whilst it is open. In one embodiment this is by relative positioning of the power supply socket and the lid so as to prevent simultaneous charging and opening of the lid, whilst in other embodiments it is by physical integration of the power supply socket and the lid, or location of a power supply switch which must be "OFF" in order to remove the lid.