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Electronics => Beginners => Topic started by: wwwill on July 31, 2019, 02:42:57 am

Title: What is the name of this connector ? (DIY power tool battery)
Post by: wwwill on July 31, 2019, 02:42:57 am

Hello everyone.
I am in the process of making my own battery for my Hitachi 18V drill. I almost finished modeling the case on Fusion 360.
And I need to make a board to allow the electrical connections.
So I need your help!
Do you know how this type of connector is called?
I tried with "double wipe", "prong contact" and many more but I can't find anything relevant.
Thank you everyone!
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Title: Re: What is the name of this connector ? (DIY power tool battery)
Post by: Wendy_Preston on August 02, 2019, 09:28:25 am

Hi, that really looks like a card guide, except for the fact I've not seen the double-height arms before. We used to supply them many years ago. I only know of one company that makes them, but I'm sure there must be others. Something like this:
http://www.unitrack.com/pc-metal-card-guides/metri-guide/ (http://www.unitrack.com/pc-metal-card-guides/metri-guide/)

It's entirely possible Hitachi have had these custom made to their own requirements, maybe based on the concept of card guides. Sorry I can't be of any further help!

Title: Re: What is the name of this connector ? (DIY power tool battery)
Post by: ledtester on August 02, 2019, 11:02:39 am

Try googling "battery blade connector". Doesn't come up with that exact part, but you might find something you can use.