Abstract: A configurable battery connector (20) is provided for accommodating a plurality of different battery types (10). The connector (20) includes a plurality of slots (24, 26) for receiving enlarged headed connectors of a battery and two sets of electrical terminals (32, 34), each for a specific battery type. The electrical terminals (34) of one of the sets of terminals are provided on movable members (36, 38) which are coupled together to as to move from a first configuration in which these terminals (34) are active to a second configuration in which they are located behind a face plate (22) of the connector (20) and out of use, such that the terminals (32) of the other set of terminals are active. A latch keeps the connector (20) in one of its two configurations while a plurality of springs bias it to the other configuration when the latch is released. The connector allows different battery types to be attached to cameras, chargers and the like without the need for an adapter.

Abstract: A configurable battery connector (20) is provided for accommodating a plurality of different battery types (10). The connector (20) includes a plurality of slots (24, 26) for receiving enlarged headed connectors of a battery and two sets of electrical terminals (32, 34), each for a specific battery type. The electrical terminals (34) of one of the sets of terminals are provided on movable members (36, 38) which are coupled together to as to move from a first configuration in which these terminals (34) are active to a second configuration in which they are located behind a face plate (22) of the connector (20) and out of use, such that the terminals (32) of the other set of terminals are active. A latch keeps the connector (20) in one of its two configurations while a plurality of springs bias it to the other configuration when the latch is released. The connector allows different battery types to be attached to cameras, chargers and the like without the need for an adapter.