Universal system for recharging at least one portable device

The system has a recharging device (4) for recharging a portable appliance by providing electric energy, and an adapter (6) for transferring electric energy in a discontinuous manner from the recharging device to the appliance. A guiding and/or maintaining unit is adapted to dimensions of the portable appliance in order to ensure positioning of the appliance. A disconnecting unit disconnects a power supply used for recharging the portable appliance.