Retention latch

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1996-08-07

1999-01-05

Kalafut, Stephen

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

Cell support for removable cell

Having switch or interlock means

429 96, 429100, H01M 210

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058560386

ABSTRACT:
A retention latch (2) for a device (28) comprises a biasing spring (4) arranged to force arm members (2) into engagement with a battery (14) thereby to prevent the battery being removed from the device (28). The user moves the retention latch via detent member (8) against the force of the spring (4) thereby to move the arms to disengage with the battery such that the battery may be removed from the device.

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