Abstract: A battery charging system includes: a charger having an input connection configured to receive electric power from a power source and an output connection, the charger configured to selectively connect the input connection to the output connection; a switch having an input connection coupled to the output connection of the charger by a transfer cable, the switch further having an output connection and a pass-through connection, wherein the switch has a first position which directs electrical current from its input connection to its output connection, and a second position which directs electrical current from its input connection to its pass-through connection; and a battery caddie configured to receive one or more storage batteries, the battery caddie coupled to the output connection of the switch by a charging cable.

Abstract: A battery caddie includes: a body having one or more receptacles for receiving one or more batteries; a cover movable between an open position which exposes the one or more receptacles, and a closed position; a charging connector; and an electrical connection between the charging connector and the one or more receptacles.

Abstract: A mobile power station is disclosed. The mobile power station includes an enclosure configured to be mounted on a wheeled chassis; an electrical system positioned in the enclosure, the electrical system including an electrical storage unit and is configured to receive and supply electric energy; and at least one charging bank electrically connected to the electrical system, the at least one charging bank configured to transmit electric energy from the electrical system to an electric device.

Abstract: A walk-behind outdoor power machine includes a chassis; a handle assembly pivotally connected to the chassis; spaced-apart first and second rear wheels connected to the chassis, each of the first and second rear wheels being coupled to a drive hub; spaced-apart first and second front wheels connected to the chassis; an electrical power pack configured to supply electric energy to the drive hub; a deck assembly mounted to the chassis, the deck assembly including: a deck defining an open-bottomed housing, including a top panel and a peripheral wall structure; at least one blade motor mounted to the top panel of the deck; and at least one blade rotatably mounted to the blade motor.

Abstract: A battery carrier apparatus includes a carrier housing, a plurality of compartments, at least one wheel, a control circuit and a status monitoring circuit. The carrier housing is configured to hold multiple battery modules. The plurality of compartments are disposed within the carrier housing. Each compartment is configured for detachably installing a respective battery module. The compartments provide secure housing for the battery modules. At least one wheel is disposed on the carrier housing. The wheel facilitates movement of the carrier housing allowing for transportation of the carrier housing. The control circuit is responsible for managing an operation of the battery modules installed in the compartments. The status monitoring circuit is coupled to the control circuit. The status monitoring circuit detects a status of the installed battery modules and communicates the status to the control circuit for determining a control behavior to manage the battery modules accordingly.