# US 2019/0356147 A1 · Portable power source > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2019/0356147 A1 - Document ID: US20190356147A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/411,291 - Filed: 2019-05-14 - Published: 2019-11-21 - Earliest claimed: 2018-05-18 - Assignees: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation - Applicants: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation - Inventors: Gareth Mueckl; Dean W. Nowalis; Jay J. Rosenbecker; Benjamin Tesch; Michael A. Matthews; Amanda M. Kachar; Dalton F. Hansen - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190356147A1 ## CPC - H02M 7/003: {Constructional details, e.g. physical layout, assembly, wiring or busbar connections} - H01M 10/482: {for several batteries or cells simultaneously or sequentially} - H01M 10/488: {Cells or batteries combined with indicating means for external visualization of the condition, e.g. by change of colour or of light density} - H01M 50/204: Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells - H02J 7/40: characterised by the exchange of charge or discharge related data - H02J 7/44: between battery management systems and power sources - H02J 7/62: against overcurrent - H02J 7/65: against overtemperature - H02J 7/70: characterised by the mechanical construction - H02J 7/751: {concerning the insertion or the connection of the batteries} - H02J 7/82: Control of state of charge [SOC] - H02J 7/855: {with circuits adapted for supplying loads from the battery} - H05K 5/0086: {portable, e.g. battery operated apparatus (casings for switching devices H01H9/02)} - H05K 5/023: {Handles; Grips} - H01M 50/574: Devices or arrangements for the interruption of current - H01M 2220/10: Batteries in stationary systems, e.g. emergency power source in plant - Y02E 60/10: Energy storage using batteries - H02M: APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION BETWEEN AC AND AC, BETWEEN AC AND DC, OR BETWEEN DC AND DC, AND FOR USE WITH MAINS OR SIMILAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; CONVERSION OF DC OR AC INPUT POWER INTO SURGE OUTPUT POWER; CONTROL OR REGULATION THEREOF (transformers H01F; dynamo-electric converters H02K47/00; controlling transformers, reactors or choke coils, control or regulation of electric motors, generators or dynamo-electric converters H02P) - H01M: PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY - H02J: ELECTRIC POWER NETWORKS; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY - H05K: PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - Y02E: REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION ## Abstract A portable power source. The portable power source includes a housing, a first battery pack support configured to receive a first removable and rechargeable battery pack, a second battery pack support configured to receive a second removable and rechargeable battery pack, an inverter within the housing, and an alternating current power outlet. The inverter is configured to receive output power from the first removable and rechargeable battery pack and the second removable and rechargeable battery pack. The inverter is configured to produce an alternating current power output. The alternating current power outlet is configured to receive the alternating current power output from the inverter. The inverter is configured to be disabled when the first removable and rechargeable battery pack is received in the first battery pack support and the second removable and rechargeable battery pack is not received in the second battery pack support. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A portable power source comprising: a housing; a first battery pack support configured to receive a first removable and rechargeable battery pack; a second battery pack support configured to receive a second removable and rechargeable battery pack; an inverter within the housing, the inverter configured to receive output power from the first removable and rechargeable battery pack and the second removable and rechargeable battery pack, the inverter configured to produce an alternating current power output; and an alternating current power outlet configured to receive the alternating current power output from the inverter, wherein the inverter is configured to be disabled when the first removable and rechargeable battery pack is received in the first battery pack support and the second removable and rechargeable battery pack is not received in the second battery pack support. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The portable power source of claim 1, further comprising: a third battery pack support configured to receive a third removable and rechargeable battery pack; and a fourth battery pack support configured to receive a fourth removable and rechargeable battery pack. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The portable power source of claim 2, wherein the inverter is configured to be enabled when the first removable and rechargeable battery pack is received in the first battery pack support, the second removable and rechargeable battery pack is received in the second battery pack support, the third removable and rechargeable battery pack is received in the third battery pack support, and the fourth removable and rechargeable battery pack is not received in the fourth battery pack support. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The portable power source of claim 1, further comprising a first handle support member, a second handle support member, and a handle. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The portable power source of claim 4, wherein the handle includes an open position and a closed position. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The portable power source of claim 5, wherein, when the handle is in the closed position, the first removable and rechargeable battery pack is able to be removed from the first battery pack support. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The portable power source of claim 6, wherein, when the handle is in the open position, the first removable and rechargeable battery pack is prevented from being removed from the first battery pack support. ### Claim 8 (depends on 4) The portable power source of claim 4, wherein the handle is rotatable between a locked position where the first handle support member and the second handle support member are not movable with respect to one another, and an unlocked position where the first handle support member and the second handle support member are movable with respect to one another. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The portable power source of claim 1, further comprising: a user interface that includes: a direct current power outlet, the alternating current power outlet, and one or more indicators. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The portable power source of claim 9, wherein the one or more indicators include a wireless connection indicator. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The portable power source of claim 9, wherein the user interface further includes a fuel gauge associated with the first removable and rechargeable battery pack and the second removable and rechargeable battery pack. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The portable power source of claim 1, wherein the first battery pack support includes an interface movable with respect to the housing between an extended position and a retracted position. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The portable power source of claim 1, wherein a maximum continuous output power of the portable power source is between approximately 1600 W and approximately 2700 W. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The portable power source of claim 1, wherein a maximum peak output power of the portable power source is between approximately 3000 W and approximately 4200 W. ### Claim 15 A portable power source comprising: a housing; a first battery pack support configured to receive a first removable and rechargeable battery pack; a second battery pack support configured to receive a second removable and rechargeable battery pack; a third battery pack support configured to receive a third removable and rechargeable battery pack; a fourth battery pack support configured to receive a fourth removable and rechargeable battery pack; an inverter within the housing, the inverter configured to receive output power from the first removable and rechargeable battery pack, the second removable and rechargeable battery pack, the third removable and rechargeable battery pack, and the fourth removable and rechargeable battery pack, the inverter configured to produce an alternating current power output; and an alternating current power outlet configured to receive the alternating current power output from the inverter, wherein the inverter is configured to be disabled when the first removable and rechargeable battery pack is received in the first battery pack support, the second removable and rechargeable battery pack is received in the second battery pack support, the third removable and rechargeable battery pack is received in the third battery pack support, and the fourth removable and rechargeable battery pack is not received in the fourth battery pack support. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The portable power source of claim 15, further comprising: a user interface that includes: the alternating current power outlet, and one or more indicators. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The portable power source of claim 16, wherein the one or more indicators include a wireless connection indicator. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) The portable power source of claim 15, further comprising a handle that includes an open position and a closed position, wherein, when the handle is in the open position, the first removable and rechargeable battery pack is prevented from being removed from the first battery pack support. ### Claim 19 A portable power source comprising: a housing; a first battery pack support configured to receive a first removable and rechargeable battery pack; a second battery pack support configured to receive a second removable and rechargeable battery pack; a third battery pack support configured to receive a third removable and rechargeable battery pack; a fourth battery pack support configured to receive a fourth removable and rechargeable battery pack; an inverter within the housing, the inverter configured to receive output power from the first removable and rechargeable battery pack, the second removable and rechargeable battery pack, the third removable and rechargeable battery pack, and the fourth removable and rechargeable battery pack, the inverter configured to produce an alternating current power output; an alternating current power outlet configured to receive the alternating current power output from the inverter; and a user interface that includes a fuel gauge, the fuel gauge configured to display information associated with at least one of the first removable and rechargeable battery pack, the second removable and rechargeable battery pack, the third removable and rechargeable battery pack, and the fourth removable and rechargeable battery pack, and display an indication corresponding to which of the at least one of the first removable and rechargeable battery pack, the second removable and rechargeable battery pack, the third removable and rechargeable battery pack, and the fourth removable and rechargeable battery pack the information is associated. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The portable power source of claim 19, wherein the inverter is configured to be enabled when the first removable and rechargeable battery pack is received in the first battery pack support, the second removable and rechargeable battery pack is received in the second battery pack support, the third removable and rechargeable battery pack is received in the third battery pack support, and the fourth removable and rechargeable battery pack is not received in the fourth battery pack support. ### Claim 21 (depends on 19) The portable power source of claim 19, wherein the user interface includes a wireless connection indicator. ### Claim 22 (depends on 19) The portable power source of claim 19, further comprising a handle that includes an open position and a closed position, wherein, when the handle is in the open position, the first removable and rechargeable battery pack is prevented from being removed from the first battery pack support.