SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF A BATTERY RETRIEVAL AND INSTALLATION TOOL

A system is provided that includes a tool of a battery installation and retrieval system. The tool includes a tray configured to support a battery and a battery drive assembly. The battery drive assembly includes a battery positioner used to move along an axial path of travel and a battery interconnect configured to couple the battery to the battery positioner. The battery drive assembly may also include a battery drive coupled to the battery positioner used to actuate the battery positioner to move the battery along the axial path of travel between a transfer state on the tray and a storage state in a battery rack.