JP2585011Y2 - Switching means and battery pack incorporating switching means - Google Patents

Switching means and battery pack incorporating switching means

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JP2585011Y2
JP2585011Y2 JP1992075287U JP7528792U JP2585011Y2 JP 2585011 Y2 JP2585011 Y2 JP 2585011Y2 JP 1992075287 U JP1992075287 U JP 1992075287U JP 7528792 U JP7528792 U JP 7528792U JP 2585011 Y2 JP2585011 Y2 JP 2585011Y2
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善彦 日比野
一夫 大崎
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Description

【考案の詳細な説明】[Detailed description of the invention]

【０００１】[0001]

【産業上の利用分野】本考案は組電池に関し、特にＰＴ
Ｃ素子を有する組電池のＰＴＣ素子の取り付け構造の改
良に関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a battery pack,
The present invention relates to an improvement in a mounting structure of a PTC element of a battery pack having a C element.

【０００２】[0002]

【従来の技術】近年、ニッケル−カドミウム電池、ニッ
ケル−水素電池、リチウム電池等の各種の電池が提案さ
れており、且つこれらの電池を複数本組み合わせた組電
池が、ＶＴＲ関連機器、ＯＡ関連機器、通信機器、電動
工具、測定機器、或いはカメラ等の分野で用いられてい
る。2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, various batteries such as nickel-cadmium batteries, nickel-hydrogen batteries, and lithium batteries have been proposed, and assembled batteries combining a plurality of these batteries are used in VTR-related equipment and OA-related equipment. , Communication equipment, power tools, measuring instruments, cameras and the like.

【０００３】ところで、このような分野で用いられる組
電池においては、ショート等を生じた場合に大電流が流
れるのを防止する必要がある。したがって、従来より、
大電流が流れるのを阻止する機能を有するＰＴＣ素子が
設けられている組電池がある。この場合、具体的なＰＴ
Ｃ素子の取り付け構造としては、図７及び図８に示すよ
うに、方形状を成すＰＴＣ素子１００の上下両面には、
隣接する２つの電池の各端子１０３・１０４に接続され
る第１端子１０１と第２端子１０２とが設けられ、且つ
これらの端子１０１・１０２を覆うように絶縁板１０５
・１０６が配置されている。[0003] In a battery pack used in such a field, it is necessary to prevent a large current from flowing when a short circuit or the like occurs. Therefore,
There is an assembled battery provided with a PTC element having a function of preventing a large current from flowing. In this case, the specific PT
As the mounting structure of the C element, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, on the upper and lower surfaces of the square PTC element 100,
A first terminal 101 and a second terminal 102 connected to the terminals 103 and 104 of two adjacent batteries are provided, and an insulating plate 105 is provided so as to cover these terminals 101 and 102.
106 is arranged.

【０００４】[0004]

【考案が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、上記従
来の構造では、図８に示すように、絶縁板１０５・１０
６とＰＴＣ素子１００との厚みＬ10だけ突出するため、
組電池自体の高さが大きくなる。この結果、組電池の小
型化という市場ニーズに対応することができないという
課題を有していた。However, in the above-mentioned conventional structure, as shown in FIG.
Since only the thickness L 10 of 6 and the PTC element 100 projects,
The height of the assembled battery itself increases. As a result, there was a problem that it was not possible to meet the market needs for miniaturization of the assembled battery.

【０００５】本考案は係る現状を考慮してなされたもの
であって、小型化が可能な組電池の提供を目的としてい
る。[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the current situation, and has as its object to provide a battery pack that can be reduced in size.

【０００６】[0006]

【課題を解決するための手段】本考案は上記目的を達成
するために、一対の端子及び端子間に配置されるＰＴＣ
素子から成るスイッチング手段において、前記ＰＴＣ素
子が電池の凸状端子を挿通する枠状で、且つ、ＰＴＣ素
子の厚みが電池の凸状端子の突出高さ以下に構成され、
さらに、前記一対の端子のうち、一方の端子が電池の凸
状端子と電気接続されて、且つ、電池の径寸法以下の径
で電池の外形からはみでないように形成され、他方の端
子が前記ＰＴＣ素子の枠と平行で枠よりも外方へ延びる
外部との接続部を有していることを特徴とする。 また、
複数の電池を有し、且つこれら電池のうち隣接する２つ
の電池間には、一方の電池の凸状端子と接続された第１
端子と、他方の電池の平状端子と接続された第２端子
と、これら両端子間に配置されたＰＴＣ素子とから成る
スイッチング手段が設けられた組電池において、前記ス
イッチング手段は、前記ＰＴＣ素子が電池の凸状端子を
挿通する枠状で、且つ、ＰＴＣ素子の厚みが電池の凸状
端子の突出高さ以下に構成され、さらに、前記第１端子
は、前記一方の電池の径寸法以下の径で電池の外形から
はみでないように形成され、前記第２端子は、前記ＰＴ
Ｃ素子の枠と平行で枠よりも外方へ延びる接続部を有
し、接続部が前記他方の電池の平状端子と電気接続され
ていることを特徴とする。 また、前記第１端子は、前記
一方の電池の凸状端子を覆うキャップ部が形成され、且
つ前記ＰＴＣ素子は、前記第１端子のキャップ部が挿通
されるように構成されていることを特徴とする。 SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a pair of terminals and a PTC disposed between the terminals.
In the switching means comprising a device, in a frame shape the PTC element is inserted through the convex terminal of the battery, and, PTC element
The thickness of the child is configured to be less than the protruding height of the convex terminal of the battery,
Further, one terminal of the pair of terminals is convex on the battery.
That is electrically connected to the terminal and has a diameter less than the diameter of the battery
At the other end.
A child extends parallel to the frame of the PTC element and outside the frame
It has a connection portion with the outside. Also,
Having a plurality of batteries and two adjacent ones of these batteries
Of the first battery connected to the convex terminal of one of the batteries.
Terminal and a second terminal connected to the flat terminal of the other battery
And a PTC element arranged between these two terminals.
In an assembled battery provided with switching means,
The switching means is such that the PTC element connects the convex terminal of the battery.
The frame shape to be inserted, and the thickness of the PTC element is the convex shape of the battery.
The first terminal is configured to be equal to or less than the protrusion height of the terminal;
Is smaller than the diameter of the one battery from the outer shape of the battery.
The second terminal is formed so as not to stick out.
Has a connecting part parallel to the frame of the C element and extending outward from the frame
The connecting portion is electrically connected to the flat terminal of the other battery.
It is characterized by having. The first terminal is connected to the first terminal.
A cap is formed to cover the convex terminal of one of the batteries, and
The PTC element has a cap portion of the first terminal inserted therethrough.
It is characterized by being constituted so that.

【０００７】[0007]

【作用】本考案によれば、 ＰＴＣ素子が電池の凸状端子
を挿通する枠状で、且つ、ＰＴＣ素子の厚みが、電池の
凸状端子の突出高さ以下に構成されているために、この
スイッチング手段を電池に接続した場合、電池の凸状端
子の高さの範囲内でＰＴＣ素子の厚みが吸収される。そ
の結果、組電池にＰＴＣ素子を設けても、ＰＴＣ素子に
よる余分な出っ張り部分を無くすことができ、省スペー
スになって組電池全体の外観形状を整えることができ
る。 スイッチング手段の一方の端子が、電池の径寸法以
下の径で電池の外形からはみでないように形成されてい
るために、端子がすっきりと電池の外形内に収まり、組
電池全体の外観を整えると共に、端子が不用意に出っ張
らないので、外部ショート等の事故を防止することがで
きる。 スイッチング手段の他方の端子が、前記ＰＴＣ素
子の枠と平行で枠よりも外方へ延びる接続部を有してい
るために、隣接する電池の端子と簡単に電気接続するこ
とがができる。 スイッチング手段の一方の端子にキャッ
プ部を設けているために、スイッチング手段を組電池に
配置する場合、単に前記キャップ部を電池の凸状端子に
被せるだけで良いので、スイッチング手段の位置決めが
極めて容易となる。 According to the present invention, the PTC element is a convex terminal of the battery.
And the thickness of the PTC element is
Because it is configured to be less than the protruding height of the convex terminal,
When the switching means is connected to the battery, the convex end of the battery
The thickness of the PTC element is absorbed within the range of the height of the child. So
As a result, even if a PTC element is provided in the battery pack,
Extra protrusions can be eliminated, saving space.
To improve the overall appearance of the battery pack.
You. If one terminal of the switching means is
It is formed so that it does not protrude from the outer shape of the battery at the lower diameter.
To fit the battery into the battery
Improve the appearance of the entire battery and inadvertently protrude the terminals
Can prevent accidents such as external short circuits.
Wear. The other terminal of the switching means is connected to the PTC element.
It has a connection parallel to the child frame and extending outward from the frame.
Connection to adjacent battery terminals.
Can be. Connect a cap to one terminal of the switching means.
Switching means in the battery pack
When placing, simply put the cap part on the convex terminal of the battery.
The switching means can be positioned just because
It becomes very easy.

【０００８】加えて、スイッチング手段の一方の端子に
キャップ部を設けているために、スイッチング手段を組
電池に配置する場合、単に前記キャップ部を電池の凸状
端子に被せるだけで良いので、スイッチング手段の位置
決めが極めて容易となる。In addition, one terminal of the switching means
Since the cap is provided, the switching
In the case of arranging in a battery, it is only necessary to cover the cap portion on the convex terminal of the battery, so that the positioning of the switching means becomes extremely easy.

【０００９】[0009]

【実施例】本考案の一実施例を、図１〜図６に基づい
て、以下に説明する。図１は本考案の組電池に用いられ
るスイッチング手段の斜視図、図２は図１のスイッチン
グ手段の分解斜視図、図３は図１のスイッチング手段の
断面斜視図、図４は本考案の組電池の上面図、図５は本
考案の組電池の正面図、図６は本考案の組電池の要部断
面図である。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 is a perspective view of the switching means used in the battery pack of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the switching means of FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a sectional perspective view of the switching means of FIG. 1, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a front view of the assembled battery of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a main part of the assembled battery of the present invention.

【００１０】図１に示すように、スイッチング手段１
は、第１端子２とＰＴＣ素子３と第２端子４とから構成
されている。上記第１端子２は円板状を成すと共に、そ
の中央部に凸状のキャップ部２ａが形成されている。こ
のキャップ部２ａの内径Ｌ1 は、図６に示すように、電
池９の正極９ａの直径Ｌ2 より若干大きくなるように構
成されており、これにより第１端子２を電池９の正極９
ａに容易に被せることが可能となる。[0010] As shown in FIG.
Is composed of a first terminal 2, a PTC element 3, and a second terminal 4. The first terminal 2 has a disk shape, and a convex cap portion 2a is formed at the center thereof. The inner diameter L 1 of the cap portion 2a, as shown in FIG. 6, is configured to be slightly larger than the diameter L 2 of the positive electrode 9a of the battery 9, thereby the positive electrode 9 of the first terminal 2 of the battery 9
a can be easily covered.

【００１１】上記ＰＴＣ素子３はリング状を成してお
り、ショート等が生じた場合に大電流が流れるのを阻止
する役目を有する。また、図２に示すように、ＰＴＣ素
子３の孔径Ｌ3 は、上記第１端子２のキャップ部２ａの
外径Ｌ4 より若干大きくなるように形成されており、且
つ、ＰＴＣ素子３の高さＬ5 は、第１端子２のキャップ
部２ａの高さＬ6 と略同等となるように構成されてい
る。The PTC element 3 has a ring shape and has a function of preventing a large current from flowing when a short circuit or the like occurs. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, pore size L 3 of the PTC element 3, the is formed to be slightly larger than the outer diameter L 4 of the first terminal 2 of the cap 2a, and, of the PTC element 3 High is L 5 represents, is configured such that the height L 6 and substantially equal to the first terminal 2 of the cap portion 2a.

【００１２】上記第２端子４は、円弧状の第１接続部４
ａと、この第１接続部４ａの外周から延びる第２接続部
４ｂとから成り、上記第１接続部４ａは上記ＰＴＣ素子
３に固定される一方、上記第２接続部４ｂは、図４に示
すように、隣接する他の電池１０の負極１０ａに接続さ
れている。上記構造のスイッチング手段１は、図４及び
図５に示すように、直列接続された４本の電池８〜１１
のうち中央部に位置する２本の電池９・１０間に設けら
れている。また、電池８と電池９、及び電池１０と電池
１１とは、それぞれ連結タブ１２・１３により接続され
ており、更に電池８の他端子と電池１１の他端子とに
は、それぞれ外部取出端子１４・１５が接続されてい
る。The second terminal 4 has an arc-shaped first connecting portion 4.
a and a second connecting portion 4b extending from the outer periphery of the first connecting portion 4a. The first connecting portion 4a is fixed to the PTC element 3, while the second connecting portion 4b is As shown, it is connected to the negative electrode 10a of another adjacent battery 10. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the switching means 1 having the above structure includes four batteries 8 to 11 connected in series.
Is provided between the two batteries 9 and 10 located at the center. The batteries 8 and 9 and the battery 10 and the battery 11 are connected by connecting tabs 12 and 13, respectively. Further, the other terminals of the battery 8 and the other terminal of the battery 11 are connected to an external extraction terminal 14 respectively.・ 15 is connected.

【００１３】また、上記電池８〜１１は、端子部を除
き、それぞれ熱収縮チューブ１６により覆われており、
更に、４本の電池８〜１１はテープ１７により固定され
ている。加えて、４本の電池８〜１１、前記スイッチン
グ手段１、前記連結タブ１２・１３、及び前記外部取出
端子１４・１５の一部は外装チューブ１８により覆われ
ており、これによって短絡等を防止している。Each of the batteries 8 to 11 is covered with a heat-shrinkable tube 16 except for a terminal portion.
Further, the four batteries 8 to 11 are fixed by a tape 17. In addition, the four batteries 8 to 11, the switching means 1, the connection tabs 12 and 13, and a part of the external extraction terminals 14 and 15 are covered by the outer tube 18, thereby preventing a short circuit or the like. doing.

【００１４】尚、上記第１端子２と電池９との間には、
図６に示すように、絶縁リング２０が設けられている。
ここで、上記構成の組電池の製造方法について、以下に
説明する。先ず、ＰＴＣ素子３の孔３ａに第１端子２の
キャップ部２ａを挿通した後、ＰＴＣ素子３の一方の面
に第１端子２を電気溶接すると共に、ＰＴＣ素子３の他
方の面に第２端子４を載置した後、両者を電気溶接す
る。これにより、スイッチング手段１が作製される。ま
た、この工程と並行して、各電池８〜１１を熱収縮チュ
ーブ１６で覆った後、４本の電池８〜１１の正負極が交
互に逆向きとなるように電池８〜１１を配置する。次
に、４本の電池８〜１１をテープ１７により固定する。
次いで、電池９の正極に、絶縁リング２０及びスイッチ
ング手段１の第１端子２を順次被せた後、電池９の正極
と第１端子２及び電池１０の負極と第２端子４とを電気
溶接する。更に、電池８の正極と電池９の負極、及び電
池１０の正極と電池１１の負極とに、それぞれ連結タブ
１２・１３を電気溶接し、且つ電池８の負極と電池１１
の正極とに外部取出端子１４・１５を電気溶接する。し
かる後、電池８〜１１や上記スイッチング手段１等を外
装チューブ１８で覆う。Incidentally, between the first terminal 2 and the battery 9,
As shown in FIG. 6, an insulating ring 20 is provided.
Here, a method of manufacturing the assembled battery having the above configuration will be described below. First, after the cap portion 2a of the first terminal 2 is inserted into the hole 3a of the PTC element 3, the first terminal 2 is electrically welded to one surface of the PTC element 3 and the second terminal is inserted into the other surface of the PTC element 3. After placing the terminal 4, both are electrically welded. Thereby, the switching means 1 is manufactured. Also, in parallel with this step, after covering each of the batteries 8 to 11 with the heat-shrinkable tube 16, the batteries 8 to 11 are arranged so that the positive and negative electrodes of the four batteries 8 to 11 are alternately turned in opposite directions. . Next, the four batteries 8 to 11 are fixed with the tape 17.
Next, after the insulating ring 20 and the first terminal 2 of the switching means 1 are sequentially covered on the positive electrode of the battery 9, the positive electrode of the battery 9 and the first terminal 2 and the negative electrode of the battery 10 and the second terminal 4 are electrically welded. . Further, the connection tabs 12 and 13 are electrically welded to the positive electrode of the battery 8 and the negative electrode of the battery 9 and the positive electrode of the battery 10 and the negative electrode of the battery 11, respectively.
The external take-out terminals 14 and 15 are electrically welded to the positive electrode. Thereafter, the batteries 8 to 11 and the switching means 1 are covered with the outer tube 18.

【００１５】ここで、上記のようにして作製した組電池
では、電池９の正極に、正極より低い第１端子２のキャ
ップ部２ａが被され、且つこのキャップ部２ａの高さＬ
6 と略同等の厚みＬ5 を有するＰＴＣ素子３に、キャッ
プ部２ａが挿通されるようになっている。したがって、
図６に示すように、従来デッドスペースとなっていた電
池の正極の高さにＰＴＣ素子３の厚みＬ5 が吸収される
ため、組電池の高さがＰＴＣ素子３を設けない場合と略
同等となる。Here, in the assembled battery manufactured as described above, the positive electrode of the battery 9 is covered with the cap portion 2a of the first terminal 2 which is lower than the positive electrode, and the height L of the cap portion 2a is reduced.
6 and the PTC element 3 having a thickness L 5 of substantially the same, so that the cap portion 2a is inserted. Therefore,
As shown in FIG. 6, the conventional order of the positive electrode of the battery which has been a dead space in the height thickness L 5 of the PTC element 3 it is absorbed, if substantially equal to the height of the assembled battery without the PTC element 3 Becomes

【００１６】加えて、ＰＴＣ素子３を含むスイッチング
手段１の配置は、単に第１端子２のキャップ部２ａを電
池９の正極９ａに被せるだけで良いので、スイッチング
手段１の位置決めが、極めて容易となる。尚、上記実施
例では第２端子４は、円弧状の第１接続部４ａと、この
第１接続部４ａの外周から延びる第２接続部４ｂとから
構成されているが、このような形状に限定されるもので
はなく、第１接続部４ａをリング状としても良いし、更
に第１端子２と接触しないならばＴ字状やＹ字状として
も良いことは勿論である。In addition, the arrangement of the switching means 1 including the PTC element 3 is only required to cover the positive electrode 9a of the battery 9 with the cap portion 2a of the first terminal 2, so that the positioning of the switching means 1 is extremely easy. Become. In the above-described embodiment, the second terminal 4 includes the arc-shaped first connection portion 4a and the second connection portion 4b extending from the outer periphery of the first connection portion 4a. The present invention is not limited to this, and the first connection portion 4a may be formed in a ring shape, and may be formed in a T-shape or a Y-shape if the first connection portion 4a does not contact the first terminal 2.

【００１７】また、上記実施例ではＰＴＣ素子３と両端
子２・４との固定を電気溶接にて行っているが、これに
限定するものではなく、半田付け等の方法で行っても良
いことは勿論である。In the above embodiment, the PTC element 3 and the terminals 2 and 4 are fixed by electric welding. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be performed by a method such as soldering. Of course.

【００１８】[0018]

【考案の効果】本考案によれば、 ＰＴＣ素子が電池の凸
状端子を挿通する枠状で、且つ、ＰＴＣ素子の厚みが、
電池の凸状端子の突出高さ以下に構成されているため
に、このスイッチング手段を電池に接続した場合、電池
の凸状端子の高さの範囲内でＰＴＣ素子の厚みが吸収さ
れる。その結果、組電池にＰＴＣ素子を設けても、ＰＴ
Ｃ素子による余分な出っ張り部分を無くすことができ、
省スペースになって組電池全体の外観形状を整えること
ができる。 スイッチング手段の一方の端子が、電池の径
寸法以下の径で電池の外形からはみでないように形成さ
れているために、端子がすっきりと電池の外形内に収ま
り、組電池全体の外観を整えると共に、端子が不用意に
出っ張らないので、外部ショート等の事故を防止するこ
とができる。 スイッチング手段の他方の端子が、前記Ｐ
ＴＣ素子の枠と平行で枠よりも外方へ延びる接続部を有
しているために、隣接する電池の端子と簡単に電気接続
することがができる。 [Effects of the Invention] According to the present invention, the PTC element is convex on the battery.
Frame-like terminal through which the terminal is inserted, and the thickness of the PTC element is
Because it is configured below the protruding height of the convex terminal of the battery
When this switching means is connected to a battery,
The thickness of the PTC element is absorbed within the height range of the convex terminal
It is. As a result, even if the PTC element is provided in the battery pack, the PT
The extra protruding part by the C element can be eliminated,
Reducing the space and adjusting the appearance of the entire battery pack
Can be. One terminal of the switching means is the diameter of the battery.
It is formed so that it does not protrude from the outer shape of the battery with a diameter less than the size.
Terminals are neatly contained within the outer shape of the battery.
To improve the appearance of the entire battery pack and
Since it does not protrude, prevent accidents such as external shorts.
Can be. The other terminal of the switching means is connected to the P
Has a connection part that is parallel to the TC element frame and extends outside the frame.
Easy electrical connection with adjacent battery terminals
Can be.

【００１９】加えて、スイッチング手段の一方の端子に
キャップ部を設けているために、スイッチング手段を組
電池に配置する場合、単に前記キャップ部を電池の凸状
端子に被せるだけで良いので、スイッチング手段の位置
決めが極めて容易となる。 In addition, one terminal of the switching means
Since the cap is provided, the switching
When placing the battery, simply place the cap on the battery
It is only necessary to cover the terminals.
The decision is extremely easy.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of the drawings]

【図１】本考案の組電池に用いられるスイッチング手段
の斜視図である。FIG. 1 is a perspective view of switching means used in the battery pack of the present invention.

【図２】図１のスイッチング手段の分解斜視図である。FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the switching means of FIG.

【図３】図１のスイッチング手段の断面斜視図である。FIG. 3 is a sectional perspective view of the switching means of FIG. 1;

【図４】本考案の一例に係る組電池の上面図である。FIG. 4 is a top view of the battery pack according to an example of the present invention.

【図５】本考案の一例に係る組電池の正面図である。FIG. 5 is a front view of the battery pack according to the embodiment of the present invention;

【図６】本考案の一例に係る組電池の要部断面図であ
る。FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a main part of the battery pack according to an example of the present invention.

【図７】従来の組電池の上面図である。FIG. 7 is a top view of a conventional battery pack.

【図８】従来の組電池の拡大正面図である。FIG. 8 is an enlarged front view of a conventional battery pack.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

１ スイッチング手段 ２ 第１端子 ２ａ キャップ部 ３ ＰＴＣ素子 ４ 第２端子 ８〜１１ 電池 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Switching means 2 1st terminal 2a Cap part 3 PTC element 4 2nd terminal 8-11 battery

フロントページの続き (58)調査した分野(Int.Cl.6，ＤＢ名) H01M 2/34 H01M 2/10 H02J 7/00 H02H 7/18 H02H 9/02Continuation of the front page (58) Field surveyed (Int.Cl. 6 , DB name) H01M 2/34 H01M 2/10 H02J 7/00 H02H 7/18 H02H 9/02

Claims (3)

(57)【実用新案登録請求の範囲】(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] 【請求項１】 一対の端子及び端子間に配置されるＰＴ
Ｃ素子から成るスイッチング手段において、前記ＰＴＣ
素子が電池の凸状端子を挿通する枠状で、且つ、ＰＴＣ
素子の厚みが電池の凸状端子の突出高さ以下に構成さ
れ、さらに、前記一対の端子のうち、一方の端子が電池
の凸状端子と電気接続されて、且つ、電池の径寸法以下
の径で電池の外形からはみでないように形成され、他方
の端子が前記ＰＴＣ素子の枠と平行で枠よりも外方へ延
びる外部との接続部を有していることを特徴とするスイ
ッチング手段。1. A PT disposed between a pair of terminals and a terminal
The switching means comprising a C element, wherein the PTC
The element has a frame shape through which the convex terminal of the battery is inserted , and the PTC
The thickness of the element is set to be equal to or less than the protrusion height of the convex terminal of the battery.
And one of the pair of terminals is a battery.
Is electrically connected to the convex terminal of
Is formed so that it does not protrude from the outer shape of the battery.
Terminal is parallel to the frame of the PTC element and extends outward from the frame.
Switching means having a connection part with the outside . 【請求項２】 複数の電池を有し、且つこれら電池のう
ち隣接する２つの電池間には、一方の電池の凸状端子と
接続された第１端子と、他方の電池の平状端子と接続さ
れた第２端子と、これら両端子間に配置されたＰＴＣ素
子とから成るスイッチング手段が設けられた組電池にお
いて、前記スイッチング手段は、前記ＰＴＣ素子が電池
の凸状端子を挿通する枠状で、且つ、ＰＴＣ素子の厚み
が電池の凸状端子の突出高さ以下に構成され、さらに、
前記第１端子は、前記一方の電池の径寸法以下の径で電
池の外形からはみでないように形成され、前記第２端子
は、前記ＰＴＣ素子の枠と平行で枠よりも外方へ延びる
接続部を有し、接続部が前記他方の電池の平状端子と電
気接続されていることを特徴とする組電池。2. A battery having a plurality of batteries, and
Between the two adjacent batteries, the convex terminal of one of the batteries
The first terminal is connected to the flat terminal of the other battery.
Second terminal, and a PTC element disposed between the two terminals.
Battery with switching means consisting of
Wherein the switching means is such that the PTC element is a battery
Of the PTC element in a frame shape through which the convex terminal of
Is configured to be equal to or less than the projecting height of the convex terminal of the battery,
The first terminal has a diameter smaller than the diameter of the one battery.
The second terminal is formed so as not to protrude from the outer shape of the pond.
Extends parallel to the frame of the PTC element and outside the frame.
A connection part, and the connection part is connected to the flat terminal of the other battery.
A battery pack characterized by being air-connected . 【請求項３】 前記第１端子は、前記一方の電池の凸状
端子を覆うキャップ部が形成され、且つ前記ＰＴＣ素子
は、前記第１端子のキャップ部が挿通されるように構成
されていることを特徴とする請求項２記載の組電池。3. The battery according to claim 1, wherein the first terminal has a convex shape.
A cap portion for covering the terminal is formed, and the PTC element
Is configured such that the cap portion of the first terminal is inserted therethrough.
The battery pack according to claim 2, wherein
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