JP2807572B2 - Battery storage and holding device for small electronic equipment - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a battery housing and holding device for a small electronic device, and more particularly to a battery housing and holding device for a small electronic device such as a headphone stereo.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, small electronic devices such as portable headphone stereos and the like are provided with a battery housing and holding device for housing and holding a rechargeable battery or a dry battery. is there. An example of this type of headphone stereo is shown in FIGS . 9 to 13
As shown in FIG. 1, the headphone stereo main body 10 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape by the cassette lid 11 and the back cabinet 18, and a mounting portion 12 for the cassette tape 17 is formed below the cassette lid 11. Mounting part 1
A battery storage and holding device 20 formed in a substantially square shape by the casenet 14 is disposed along the length direction of the headphone stereo main body 10 at one lower end side of the headphone stereo body 10, and is attached except for the battery storage and holding device 20. Below the unit 12, a drive system 15 for driving the cassette tape 17 for reproduction is provided via a cabinet 14. Cabinet 1
A capstan 13 for rotating the cassette tape 17 at a predetermined speed is provided at a predetermined position 4.

The battery storage and holding device 20 includes a storage 22 for storing a rechargeable battery or a dry battery 16 and a battery cover 21 detachably mounted on the upper part of the storage 22, and one end of the storage 22. And the other end, that is, the positive electrode installation position and the negative electrode installation position of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 are provided with the contact terminal 22a for the positive electrode and the contact terminal spring for the negative electrode of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16, respectively. 22b is provided. At a predetermined location on the back cabinet 18 at the bottom of the storage section 22, a cabinet section 14a that becomes a "lever" when the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 is taken out of the storage section 22 as described later is formed. On the other hand, a fitting claw 21a having a U-shaped cross section and a protrusion 21b protruding from the fitting claw 21a are formed on one end of the battery cover 21. A hook rib 21c is formed. After such a battery cover 21 stores the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 in the storage portion 22, the hook rib 21 c of the battery cover 21 is locked to a part of the cabinet 14 and the fitting claw 21 a is fixed to the predetermined position of the cabinet 14. The rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 is fixed in the storage section 22 by being fitted to the upper portion of the storage section 22 by being fitted to the location. Also, the protrusion 21b of the battery cover 21 attached to the upper part of the storage section 22 is pushed in the direction indicated by the arrow in the drawing to fit the hook 2
By bending 1a, the battery cover 21 is removed. The removal of the rechargeable battery or dry battery 16 from the storage section 22 is performed as shown in FIG.
6 by pushing the vicinity of the negative electrode in the direction indicated by the arrow, that is, in the direction of the bottom of the storage part 22, and by levering the cabinet part 14 a to lift the vicinity of the positive electrode of the rechargeable battery or dry battery 16 from the storage part 22. Will be

However, as described above, such a battery storage and holding device requires the battery cover 21, so that a smaller and thinner portable electronic device such as a headphone stereo is required. There was a limit to the conversion.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and does not require a battery cover. Therefore, a battery housing for a small electronic device that can produce a smaller and thinner small electronic device can be manufactured. It is intended to provide a holding device.

[0006]

According to the present invention, there is provided a battery storage and holding device for a small electronic device according to the present invention, wherein the battery storage and holding device for a small electronic device stores and holds a rechargeable battery or a dry battery. A first protrusion for holding the positive electrode protrusion of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery from above, and a second protrusion formed below the first protrusion to push up the electrode protrusion. an operation portion for rotating the first projecting piece and said second projecting piece, the first to the operating unit
The holder is formed in the opposite direction to the projecting piece and integrally formed with a pressing portion for operating the operation portion, and has a size not exceeding the thickness of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery in a state where the rechargeable battery or the dry battery is stored. Wherein the rechargeable battery or the dry battery is disposed in the vicinity of a positive electrode installation position of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery. A contact terminal serving as a contact of the positive electrode of the rechargeable battery or the battery while holding the positive electrode protruding portion of the battery or the dry battery from above, and a contact terminal formed below the contact terminal for pushing up the electrode convex portion. 2, the contact terminal and the second
An operation portion for rotating the projecting piece is formed in the contact terminal and opposite to the operating unit, holder and is integrally molded pressing portion for operating the operation unit, the rechargeable battery or It is characterized in that it is formed in a size that does not exceed the thickness of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery in a state where the dry battery is housed, and is disposed in the vicinity of the positive electrode installation position of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery.

[0007]

[0008]

According to the battery storage and holding device for a small electronic device described above, the first projection for holding the positive electrode projection of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery from above, and the lower portion of the first projection below the first projection. to be formed, a second protrusion for pushing the electrode protrusion, and the operating portion for rotating the first projecting piece and said second projecting piece, said first to said operation portion A holder formed in the opposite direction to the protruding piece and integrally formed with a pressing portion for operating the operation portion has a size not exceeding the thickness of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery in a state in which the rechargeable battery or the dry battery is stored. Is formed in the vicinity of the positive electrode installation position of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery, the rechargeable battery or the dry battery,
The positive electrode protruding portion is held from above by the first projecting piece and housed in the battery housing and holding device. When taking out the stored rechargeable battery or dry battery, pressing the pressing portion of the holder to operate the operation portion and rotating the first and second projecting pieces of the holder.
More, the together with the holding is released positive electrode protrusion of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery according to the first protrusion, positive electrode protrusion of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery by the second projecting piece is lifted, battery Alternatively, the dry battery is taken out of the battery storage and holding device.

Further, in the battery storage and holding device for a small electronic device described above, a contact terminal for holding the convex portion of the positive electrode of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery from above and serving as a contact of the positive electrode of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery; A second protrusion formed below the contact terminal for pushing up the electrode protrusion, an operation unit for rotating the contact terminal and the second protrusion, and a contact formed on the operation unit. The holder is formed in the opposite direction to the terminal, and the holder integrally formed with the pressing portion for operating the operation portion has a size not exceeding the thickness of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery in a state in which the rechargeable battery or the dry battery is stored. When formed and disposed near the positive electrode installation position of the rechargeable battery or dry battery, the rechargeable battery or dry battery,
The positive electrode protruding portion is held from above by the contact terminal and housed in the battery housing and holding device. When the stored rechargeable battery or dry battery is taken out, the operating portion is operated by pressing the pressing portion of the holder, and the contact terminal and the second protruding piece of the holder are rotated, whereby the contact The positive electrode protruding portion of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery is released from the terminal, and the positive electrode protruding portion of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery is lifted by the second projection. Taken out.

[0010]

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a battery storage and holding device for small electronic equipment according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that components having the same functions as those of the conventional example are denoted by the same reference numerals. FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing an embodiment of a portable headphone stereo provided with a battery storage and holding device according to the present invention, in which a rechargeable battery or dry battery 16 is stored.
In addition, the state where the cassette lid 11 is open is shown. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a main part of the headphone stereo in a state in which a cassette tape 17 is mounted and a rechargeable battery or a dry battery 16 is stored, and FIG.
FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line III-III.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, the headphone stereo body 10 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape by a cassette lid 11 and a back cabinet 18, and a cassette tape is provided below the cassette lid 11. Seventeen mounting portions 12 are formed. A battery storage and holding device 30 formed in a substantially rectangular shape by a cabinet 64 is provided along one length of the headphone stereo main body 10 at one end side below the mounting portion 12.
A drive system 15 for reproducing and driving the cassette tape 17 is provided via a cabinet 64 below the mounting section 12 excluding 0. A capstan 13 for rotating the cassette tape 17 at a predetermined speed is provided at a predetermined position of the cabinet 64.

The battery storage and holding device 30 includes a storage section 32 for storing the rechargeable battery or dry battery 16 and a rechargeable battery or dry battery 1.
6. Holder 33 arranged near the plus-side electrode installation position
And a rib 34 integrally formed with the cabinet 64 so as to protrude from the negative electrode installation position of the rechargeable battery or dry battery 16.
In the negative electrode installation position of No. 6, a rechargeable battery or dry battery 1
A contact terminal spring 22b for the negative electrode 6 is provided. On the other hand, the holder 33 is formed with a first protruding piece 33a for holding the positive electrode protruding part of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 from above, and formed below the first protruding piece 33a to push up the electrode protruding part. And an operating portion 33d for rotating the first and second protruding pieces 33a and 33b about a shaft 33c are integrally formed, and the rechargeable battery or the dry battery is provided. The battery 16 is formed in a size that does not exceed the thickness of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 in a state of being stored in the storage portion 32. A pressing portion 33e is formed at a predetermined position of the operating portion 33d of the holder 33 so as to project in a direction opposite to the first projecting piece 33a, and the first projecting piece 33a and the second projecting piece 33 are formed.
The contact terminal 22a for the positive electrode of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 is disposed between the contact terminal 22b.

In the battery storage and holding device 30, the negative electrode of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 is locked by the rib 34, and the positive electrode protruding portion is formed by the first projection 33a.
The rechargeable battery or dry cell 16 is stored in the storage section 32 by being held from above. When taking out the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 stored in the storage section 32,
As shown in FIG. 4, the pressing portion 33e of the holder 33 is pressed, and the first projection 33a and the second projection 33b of the holder 33 are rotated about the shaft 33c. As a result, the holding of the positive electrode protruding portion of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 by the first protruding piece 33a is released, and the positive protruding portion of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 is stored by the second protruding piece 33b. Part 22
The rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 is
Taken out.

As described above, in the battery storage and holding device 30 according to the above-described embodiment, the battery cover 21 which is conventionally required
Can hold the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 even without the cabinet part 14a which is conventionally required as a "lever" when the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 is taken out. Since it can be taken out from the part 32, the space for the battery cover 21 and the cabinet part 14 can be eliminated. Therefore, a more compact and thinner electronic device can be manufactured. Also, as described above, since the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 can be held without the battery cover 21,
The detachable battery cover 21 can be detached and replaced more easily without losing the removed battery cover 21.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view schematically showing another embodiment of a portable headphone stereo provided with the battery housing and holding device according to the present invention. Indicates an open state. 6 is a sectional view schematically showing a main part of the headphone stereo in a state where the cassette tape 17 is mounted and the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 is stored. FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line VII-VII in FIG. It is.

As shown in FIGS. 5, 6 and 7, this headphone stereo differs from the above-mentioned headphone stereo in the part of the battery storage and holding device 40, and in particular, in the holder 43 of the battery storage and holding device 40. The parts are different. That is, the battery storage and holding device 40 of the headphone stereo shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 7 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape by the cabinet 64 in the same manner as described above, and is arranged along the length direction of the headphone stereo main body 10. A storage unit 32 for storing the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16, a holder 43 disposed near the positive electrode installation position of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16, and a negative electrode installation position of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16. And a rib 34 integrally formed with the cabinet 64 so as to protrude therefrom. A contact terminal spring 22b for the negative electrode of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 is provided at a position of the negative electrode of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 in the storage portion 32. A contact terminal 43a serving as a contact for the positive electrode of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 while holding the positive electrode protrusion from above, and a second protrusion formed below the contact terminal 43a for pushing up the electrode protrusion. A piece 33b and an operating portion 33d for rotating the contact terminal 43a and the second protruding piece 33b about the shaft 33c are integrally formed. A contact terminal 43a is provided at a predetermined position of the operation section 33d.
The holder 43 is formed to have a size not exceeding the thickness of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 in a state where the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 is stored in the storage portion 32.

In the battery storage and holding device 40, the negative electrode of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 is locked by the rib 34, and the positive electrode protruding portion is held from above by the contact terminal 43a. Alternatively, the dry battery 16 is stored in the storage section 32. To remove the rechargeable battery or dry battery 16 stored in the storage section 32, the pressing portion 33e of the holder 43 is pressed as shown in FIG. 8, and the contact terminal 43a and the second protrusion 33b of the holder 43 are connected to the shaft 33.
Rotate around c. As a result, the contact terminals 43
a is released from the holding of the positive electrode protruding portion of the rechargeable battery or dry battery 16 by the second protruding piece 33b, and the positive electrode protruding portion of the rechargeable battery or dry battery 16 is lifted from the storage portion 32 by the second protrusion 33b. The dry battery 16 is taken out of the storage section 32.

As described above, in the battery storage / holding device 40 according to the above-described embodiment, the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 can be held without the battery cover 21 as in the above-described embodiment, and the cabinet Since the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 can be taken out of the storage section 32 without the section 14a, the space for the battery cover 21 and the cabinet section 14 can be eliminated. Therefore, a more compact and thinner electronic device can be manufactured. Further, as described above, since the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 can be held without the battery cover 21, the detached battery cover 21 can be detached and replaced more easily without losing the removed battery cover 21. be able to.

Further, in the battery housing and holding device 40 according to the above embodiment, the function of holding the convex portion of the positive electrode of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 and the contact function of the positive electrode of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery 16 are provided. Since the contact terminals 43a simultaneously provided are integrally formed, the battery housing and holding device 40 can be manufactured more easily.

[0021]

[0022]

[0023]

[0024]

[0025]

[0026]

As described in detail above, in the battery storage and holding device for a small electronic device according to the present invention, the first for holding the convex portion of the positive electrode of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery from above.
A projecting piece, a second projecting piece formed below the first projecting piece for pushing up the electrode projecting section, and rotating the first projecting piece and the second projecting piece. Operation unit and the operation
The rechargeable battery or the dry battery is formed in a state in which the holder is formed in the working portion in a direction opposite to the first protruding piece, and is integrally formed with a pressing portion for operating the operation portion. Is formed in a size not exceeding the thickness of the battery and is disposed in the vicinity of the positive electrode installation position of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery, so that the rechargeable battery or the dry battery can be held without the battery cover, and the battery cover The space of the minute can be deleted, and the cabinet part which is different from the conventional one can also be deleted. Therefore, a more compact and thinner electronic device can be manufactured. Also, since the rechargeable battery or dry battery can be held without the battery cover, the removed battery cover will not be lost,
The detachable replacement of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery can be performed more easily.

In the battery storage and holding device for a small electronic device according to the present invention, a contact terminal serving as a contact point of the positive electrode of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery and holding the convex portion of the positive electrode of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery from above. is formed below the said contact terminals, and a second protrusion for pushing the electrode protrusion, and the operating portion for rotating the contact terminal and the second protrusion, the said operating unit A holder formed in the opposite direction to the contact terminal and integrally formed with a pressing portion for operating the operation portion, the size not exceeding the thickness of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery in a state in which the rechargeable battery or the dry battery is stored. when formed is disposed in the vicinity of positive electrode installation position of the rechargeable battery or batteries to be, it is possible to hold the battery or batteries without a battery cover, a space of the battery cover divided It can be divided, and may be deleted cabinet unit as a conventional lever. Therefore, a more compact and thinner electronic device can be manufactured. Further, since the rechargeable battery or the dry battery can be held without the battery cover, the detached battery cover can be detached and replaced more easily without losing the removed battery cover.

[0028]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing one embodiment of a portable headphone stereo provided with a battery storage and holding device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic sectional view of a main part of the headphone stereo shown in FIG. 1 in a state where a cassette tape is mounted and a rechargeable battery or a dry battery is stored.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a state when a rechargeable battery or a dry battery is taken out from the battery storage and holding device shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view schematically showing another embodiment of a portable headphone stereo provided with another battery storage and holding device according to the present invention.

6 is a schematic sectional view of a main part of the headphone stereo shown in FIG. 5 in a state where a cassette tape is mounted and a rechargeable battery or a dry battery is stored.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line VII-VII in FIG.

8 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a state when a rechargeable battery or a dry battery is taken out from the battery storage and holding device shown in FIG.

FIG. 9 is a portable head provided with a conventional battery storage and holding device.
It is the perspective view which showed an example of the phone stereo schematically.

FIG. 10 shows a conventional battery storage and holding device for rechargeable batteries or dry batteries .
FIG. 5 is a perspective view schematically showing a state when the battery is taken out.
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[Fig. 11] A cassette tape is attached and a rechargeable battery or dry battery is installed .
Conventional headphone stereo with the pond stored
It is a schematic sectional drawing of the principal part of FIG.

FIG. 12 is a sectional view taken along line XVI-XVI in FIG . 11;
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FIG. 13 shows a conventional battery storage and holding device for rechargeable batteries or dry batteries .
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a state when the sheet is taken out.
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[Explanation of symbols]

16 Rechargeable battery or dry battery 20, 30, 40 Battery storage and holding device 33, 43 Holder 33a First protruding piece 33b Second protruding piece 33d Operating section 43a Contact terminal

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. A battery housing and holding device for a small electronic device for housing and holding a rechargeable battery or a dry battery, comprising: a first protruding piece for holding a positive electrode projection of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery from above; is formed below the first protrusion, a second protrusion for pushing the electrode protrusion, and the operating portion for rotating the first projecting piece and said second projecting piece, the
The rechargeable battery or the dry battery is formed in a state in which the holder formed in the operation portion in a direction opposite to the first protrusion and integrally formed with a pressing portion for operating the operation portion stores the rechargeable battery or the dry battery. A battery housing and holding device for a small electronic device, wherein the battery housing and holding device is formed in a size not exceeding the thickness of the battery and is disposed in the vicinity of a positive electrode installation position of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery. 2. A battery accommodating and holding device for a small electronic device for accommodating and holding a rechargeable battery or a dry battery, wherein a positive electrode protruding portion of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery is held from above and a positive electrode of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery is provided. A contact terminal formed as a contact point, a second protrusion formed below the contact terminal, for pushing up the electrode protrusion, and an operation unit for rotating the contact terminal and the second protrusion. When formed in a direction opposite to the previous <br/> Symbol contact terminal to the operating unit, holder and the pressing portion are integrally molded for operating the operation unit, while accommodating the rechargeable battery or batteries A battery accommodating and holding device for a small electronic device, wherein the battery accommodating device is formed in a size not exceeding the thickness of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery and is disposed in the vicinity of a positive electrode installation position of the rechargeable battery or the dry battery.