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A system of cordless power tools includes a cordless power tool adapted to removably receive a rechargeable battery pack. The system further includes a battery pack charger and a converter for converting AC electricity to DC electricity. A battery pack interface block is captured between clam shell

A system of cordless power tools includes a cordless power tool adapted to removably receive a rechargeable battery pack. The system further includes a battery pack charger and a converter for converting AC electricity to DC electricity. A battery pack interface block is captured between clam shell halves of a battery pack housing and includes a plurality of male blade terminals. The male blade terminals are received within recessed female terminals of a tool terminal block and similarly received by recessed female terminals of the charger. The tool terminal block further includes a pair of male terminals which engage recessed female terminals of the converter.

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[ What is claimed:] [1.]1. A system of power tools comprising:a power tool having a tool housing defining a pair of laterally spaced engagement portions, the power tool further including a first terminal block having a pair of male terminals and a pair of female terminals; anda power source removabl

[ What is claimed:] [1.]1. A system of power tools comprising:a power tool having a tool housing defining a pair of laterally spaced engagement portions, the power tool further including a first terminal block having a pair of male terminals and a pair of female terminals; anda power source removably attachable to the power tool, the power source having a power source housing slidably engaging the pair of laterally spaced engagement portions, the power source further having a second terminal block adapted to interface with the first terminal block, the power source housing further having a clearance for receiving one of the pair of male terminals.