JP3109282U - Battery holder with seismic function - Google Patents

Abstract

A battery with a seismic function capable of realizing a seismic operation that automatically supplies power to a device when an earthquake occurs, and can be used as a single battery during normal times, and can be used for any device that uses a battery as a power source. Provide a holder.
A frame 1 having a mechanism for physically holding a battery 2, an operation selection means 3 for selecting an operation mode of the battery holder, acceleration detection in at least one direction is possible, and acceleration is improved. The acceleration detection means 4 that outputs a proportional signal, the reference value provided in advance is compared with the output of the acceleration detection means, and the occurrence of an acceleration signal exceeding the reference value is determined as the occurrence of an earthquake, and the operation command COM From the seismic intensity determination means 5, the power selection means 3 that opens and closes by the operation selection means 3 or the operation command COM, and the operation command release means 7 that cancels the operation command of the seismic intensity determination means. Configured.
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Description

The present invention relates to a battery holder having means for detecting an earthquake and having a seismic function for automatically starting power supply to equipment starting from the occurrence of an earthquake.

A flashlight is indispensable when evacuating from an earthquake or tsunami at night, but there is a problem that it is necessary to find the location of the flashlight when a power failure occurs due to an earthquake.

In the past, there have been inventions that have been made in view of the same problem. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 08-264001 hangs freely on a holder attached to a specific place such as a wall or a pillar of a building. In addition, a configuration has been introduced in which the light bulb is turned on by automatically switching the switch unit from the OFF state to the ON state using the shaking of the earthquake.

In Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-231801, a pendulum that detects vibration, a contact member that comes into contact with the pendulum and energizes, and a contact between the pendulum and the electrode within the volume of one flashlight battery. A technology has been introduced that automatically replaces a detector consisting of a thyristor that energizes an electric light lamp with a single battery that is attached to a flashlight, so that it automatically turns on when an earthquake occurs. Further, in this publication, in order to prevent the brightness of the lamp from becoming dark due to a voltage drop (for one dry battery) caused by replacing one battery attached to the flashlight with a detector, the flashlight dry battery 1 A technology that secures the same brightness and lighting time as before by introducing voltage and capacity with a dry battery case that can mount multiple small batteries in a volume of one piece, and using this together with the detector. ing.

In the technique disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 08-264001, it is possible to turn on a flashlight starting from the occurrence of an earthquake, but it is necessary to purchase a flashlight with a new seismic function, There is a problem that the flashlight cannot be used. In addition, there is a problem that if the device itself does not have a seismic function, it cannot be operated, for example, when it is desired to operate a device other than a flashlight that is to be operated starting from an earthquake, for example, a radio.

On the other hand, in the technique disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-231801, since the battery is not built in the earthquake detector, at least one battery is used in addition to the earthquake detector in order to operate the device from the earthquake. There is a need to. This means that it cannot be applied to a flashlight that uses only one dry cell. Further, even when applied to a flashlight using a plurality of batteries, it is necessary to prepare a plurality of small batteries to be mounted in a battery case in order to maintain the rated voltage of the flashlight. Furthermore, when used in normal times other than earthquakes, it is necessary to operate the pendulum once intentionally and give a gate signal to the thyristor to light it. .
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 08-264001 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-231801

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and can realize a seismic operation that automatically supplies power to equipment in the event of an earthquake, and can be used as a single battery during normal times. An object of the present invention is to provide a battery holder with a seismic function that can be used in any device that uses a power source.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has an external dimension equal to that of a battery used as a power source for the device, has a storage space for a battery that is one size smaller than the battery used as the power source for the device, and A frame having a mechanism for physically holding a stored battery, an operation selection means for selecting whether the battery holder functions as a battery or a seismic operation, and detection of acceleration in at least one direction. An acceleration detection means capable of outputting a signal proportional to the acceleration, and an acceleration reference value prepared in advance and the output of the acceleration detection means are compared, and an occurrence of an earthquake occurs when an acceleration signal exceeding the reference value is generated. And a seismic intensity determination means for outputting an operation command and a contact point that opens and closes according to the setting state of the operation selection means or the operation command, and interrupts the power of the inserted battery. And means, configured from operation command canceling means for canceling the operation command seismic intensity determination means.

Further, the earthquake detection means, seismic intensity determination means, power interruption means, operation selection means, and operation command release means are mounted in a position so as to be within the outer dimensions of the frame and not to interfere with the battery insertion space on the frame. As a result, the battery is large enough to have a seismic and power function.

According to the present invention, the external dimensions of the battery holder are the same as the battery, and in the external dimensions, operation selection means, acceleration detection means, seismic intensity determination means, power interruption means, and operation command release means are provided. Since the battery serving as the power source can be stored, it is possible to realize a seismic function that automatically starts power supply starting from an earthquake with the battery holder alone.

As a result, it is possible to support urgent evacuation behavior without taking time to grasp the location of the flashlight or the radio even in a situation where a power failure occurs due to an earthquake at night. On the other hand, since it is possible to function as a single battery, the usual convenience is maintained.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of the battery holder with seismic function shown in claim 1. 1 has the same external dimensions as the battery used as the power source of the device, and is driven by the battery at the same position as the positive and negative electrodes of the battery. A positive terminal 1 (+) and a negative terminal 1 (−) for contacting the device are provided, and a space for inserting a battery 2 smaller in size than a battery used as a power source for the device and the battery 2 are held. Frame 2 having a positive terminal 1a (+) and a negative terminal 1a (-) for contacting the positive and negative electrodes of battery 2 and 2 being inserted into frame 1, The battery used as a power source for the function is installed in the frame 1, and sets the operation mode of the battery holder. The battery mode functions as a power source that can always be fed in the same way as the battery, and a predetermined value by an earthquake. Acceleration exceeding Operation selection means 4 for selecting two types of seismic modes that function as a power source when it is born, 4 is installed in the frame 1, can detect at least one direction of acceleration, and outputs a signal proportional to the acceleration The acceleration detection means 5 is installed in the frame 1 and is provided with an acceleration reference value for determining whether the seismic intensity should start feeding from the battery holder, and compares the acceleration signal of the acceleration detection means 4 with the acceleration reference value. A seismic intensity determination means 6 for determining that an earthquake has occurred when acceleration exceeding the acceleration reference value is applied and outputting an operation command that is maintained until a release operation is performed is installed in the frame 1, and is always set in the battery mode setting. Opening, and when the seismic intensity determination means 5 is set in the seismic mode setting, the power supply of the battery 2 is controlled with a contact that opens when the seismic intensity determination means 5 does not output and closes when the operating command is output. That power interrupting means, 7 is placed in the frame 1, the operation instruction seismic intensity determining unit 5 is output, an operation instruction canceling means for forcibly canceled by operation of the user.

Here, the mounting positions of the frame 1 and the battery 2 described in claim 2 and the operation selection means 3 to the operation command canceling means 7 constituting the seismic function will be described with reference to FIG. 2A is an arrangement state viewed from the front direction, and FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 2A viewed from AA. In FIG. 2, the dotted line represents the outline OL1 of the frame 1, and the alternate long and short dash line represents the outline OL2 of the battery 2 inserted into the frame 1.

The mounting position of the battery 2 is set as close as possible to the outline OL1 of the frame 1 and as close as possible to the negative terminal 1 (−) in the volume of the frame 1 indicated by the outline OL1, and the frame indicated by hatching The space SP where 1 and the battery 2 do not interfere with each other was maximized. The battery 2 is physically held in the frame 1 by the holding portion 1b. The motion selection means 3 to the motion command canceling means 7 having the seismic function are mounted in the space SP, and thereby constitute the battery holder within the range of the outline OL1 of the frame 1 having the same dimensions as the battery. All elements can be stored. Although the battery 2 is described as being held at a position close to the negative terminal 1 (−), it may be held at a position close to the positive terminal 1 (+). Further, the operation command canceling means 7 is mounted on the surface of the negative terminal 1 (−) so that it can be easily operated when incorporated in the device, but it may be provided on the surface of the positive terminal 1 (+) side.

Next, the operation of the present invention in the battery mode will be described with reference to FIG. When the operation selection means 3 is set to the battery mode side indicated by D in the figure, the positive electrode of the battery 2 → the positive terminal 1a (+) → the operation selection means 3 → the positive terminal 1 (+) and the negative electrode of the battery 2 → the negative Since the terminal 1 a (−) → the negative terminal 1 (−) is connected in series, the power of the battery 2 can be supplied from the positive terminal 1 (+) and the negative terminal 1 (−) of the frame 1. At this time, power is not supplied to the seismic mode side of the motion selection means 3 indicated by K in the figure, and the acceleration detection means 4 and seismic intensity determination means 5 do not function.

Thus, in the battery mode, like the battery, it is in a state where power can be always supplied from the positive terminal 1 (+) and the negative terminal 1 (−), and the outer dimensions of the frame 1 are equal to the battery, With the same feeling, it can be used with any device.

Next, the operation in the seismic mode will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 shows the operation in the seismic mode setting and in a normal state or an earthquake with a low acceleration level. When the operation selection means 3 is set to the seismic mode K side, the current path from the battery 2 to the positive terminal 1 (+) is cut off, and power supply from the positive terminal 1 (+) and the negative terminal 1 (−) cannot be performed. . On the other hand, when the current path I including the positive electrode of the battery 2 → the positive terminal 1a (+) → the operation selecting unit 3 is established, the power of the battery 2 is converted into the acceleration detecting unit 4, the seismic intensity determining unit 5, and the operation command releasing unit 7. The seismic function begins to operate.

In a normal state, the acceleration detection means 4 outputs a normal level signal. This signal is given to the seismic intensity determination means 5 and compared with an acceleration reference value provided in the seismic intensity determination means 5 in advance. The acceleration reference value is set to an acceleration corresponding to the seismic intensity at which the seismic function is to be activated. Therefore, the signal level output by the acceleration detection signal 4 in the normal state is lower than the acceleration reference value. From the above, the seismic intensity determination means 5 determines that an earthquake has not occurred, does not output an operation command, and the power interrupting means 6 remains open from the positive terminal 1 (+) and the negative terminal 1 (-). Electricity cannot be acquired.

When the battery holder vibrates due to an earthquake, the acceleration detecting means 4 outputs a signal proportional to the earthquake acceleration. This acceleration signal is compared with a predetermined acceleration reference value in the seismic intensity determination means 5. When the acceleration signal level due to the earthquake is lower than the acceleration reference value, the seismic intensity determination means 5 determines that the state is normal and does not output an operation command. For this reason, the contact of the power interrupting means 6 is maintained in an open state, and power is not supplied from the battery holder.

Thus, when the acceleration signal is at a level lower than the acceleration reference value in the seismic mode setting, power is not supplied from the battery holder to the device, and the device does not operate.

Next, the operation when an acceleration exceeding the acceleration reference value is detected when the seismic mode is set will be described with reference to FIG. When the acceleration signal level of the acceleration detection means 4 is higher than the acceleration reference value, the seismic intensity determination means 5 outputs an operation command COM. As a result, the power interrupting means 6 is closed, and a current path I of the positive electrode → the positive terminal 1a (+) → the operation selecting means 3 → the positive terminal 1 (+) of the battery 2 is formed, and the positive terminal 1 of the battery holder is formed. Electric power can be supplied from (+) and the negative terminal 1 (−). Once output, the operation command COM output from the seismic intensity determination means 5 is not canceled unless an operation described later is performed, and even if the earthquake stops shaking, the power interrupting means 6 is opened and the power supply is cut off. Never happen.

Thus, when the acceleration exceeding the acceleration reference value is detected when the seismic mode is set, the battery holder starts to supply power to the device and starts to function as a power source.

In addition, when the seismic function is activated by dropping the battery holder when the seismic mode is set, the operation command canceling means 7 may be operated. As a result, the output of the operation command COM is forcibly released, and the power interrupting means 6 is opened. For this reason, power supply to the outside is stopped. At the same time, acceleration detection and level determination are resumed, so that even if an earthquake occurs after that, the seismic function is effective. In addition to the operation of the operation command canceling means 8, the operation command COM is canceled even when the operation selecting means 3 changes to the battery mode or the voltage of the battery 2 disappears.

As described above, the battery holder with a seismic function according to the present invention starts supplying power only as a power source capable of always supplying power in the same manner as an ordinary battery according to the operation selecting means 3 and when a predetermined acceleration is applied. It also functions as a power source with a seismic function.

Next, a method for using the battery holder with a seismic function will be described by taking as an example a case where the battery holder is incorporated in a flashlight having no seismic function. 6 to 9, the battery holder 0 is indicated by a broken line, BT is a battery as a power source of the flashlight, SW is a power switch of the flashlight, and L is a lamp of the flashlight. Prior to use of the battery holder 0, the battery 2 is inserted into the frame 1 and the operation mode is set by the operation selection means 3. Thereafter, one of the batteries BT of the flashlight is replaced with the battery holder 0, and this is set in the battery storage part of the flashlight.

First, the operation in the battery mode will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, when the power switch SW is OFF, power can always be obtained from the positive terminal 1 (+) and the negative terminal 1 (−), but the power switch SW of the flashlight is OFF. A current path including the holder 0, the battery BT, the power switch SW, and the lamp L is not formed, and the lamp L is turned off.

On the other hand, when the power switch SW of the flashlight is turned on as shown in FIG. 7, a current path I is formed by the battery holder 0, the battery BT, the power switch SW, and the lamp L, and the lamp L is lit.

As described above, in the battery mode, the operation is controlled by the power switch of the device. That is, in the battery mode setting, the device is operated with the same feeling as when a general battery is used.

Next, the operation at the time of setting the seismic mode will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, in order to automatically turn on the flashlight by the seismic function, the power switch SW of the flashlight is turned on, the operation selection means 3 is set to the seismic mode, and the battery holder 0 is attached to the battery housing portion of the flashlight. . At this time, since the power is supplied to the acceleration detection means 4 and the seismic intensity determination means 5, the acceleration is monitored.

The operation when the output signal of the acceleration detection means 4 is lower than the acceleration reference value will be described with reference to FIG. When the acceleration signal is lower than the acceleration reference, the motion command COM is not output from the seismic intensity determination means 5, and the power interruption means 6 is open. For this reason, the current path to the lamp L is not formed, and the lamp L is turned off.
On the other hand, when the output of the acceleration detection means 4 is higher than the acceleration reference value, since the operation command COM is output from the seismic intensity determination means 5 as shown in FIG. 9, the power interruption means 6 is closed. As a result, a current path I including the battery holder 0, the battery BT, the power switch SW, and the lamp L is formed, and the lamp L is lit.

In this way, the battery holder with a seismic function according to the present invention also turns on a flashlight that does not have a seismic function at the same time as the occurrence of an earthquake.

Note that although a flashlight has been described as an example of the method of use of the present invention, any device that uses a battery as a power source can be used in the same manner, and can be applied to fields such as crime prevention devices and disaster prevention devices.

Functional block diagram of the battery holder with seismic function Layout of components of battery holder with seismic function Diagram showing electrical connection in battery mode Illustration showing seismic mode setting and electrical connection under normal conditions Diagram showing seismic mode setting and electrical connection in earthquake condition When used in battery mode (power switch OFF state) When used in battery mode (power switch ON state) When used in seismic mode (normal state) When used in seismic mode (earthquake condition)

Explanation of symbols

0 ... Battery holder with seismic function 1 ... Frame
1 (+): Positive terminal in contact with the device
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 (-) ... Negative terminal which contacts apparatus 1a (+) ... Positive terminal which contacts battery 2 1a (-) ... Negative terminal which contacts battery 2 1b ... Holding part 2 ... Battery 3 inserted in the frame 1 ... Operation | movement Selection means D ... Battery mode side K ... Seismic mode side 4 ... Acceleration detection means 5 ... Seismic intensity determination means COM ... Operation command 6 ... Power interruption means 7 ... Operation command release means I ... Current path SW ... Flashlight power switch L ... Flashlight lamp BT ... Battery OL1 used for the flashlight ... Outline line OL2 of frame 1 ... Outline line SP of battery 2 ... Space

Claims (2)

It has the same external dimensions as the battery used as the power source of the equipment, has a positive terminal and a negative terminal for contacting the equipment, a space in which a battery that is one size smaller than its own external dimensions can be inserted, and the inserted battery physically And a frame having a positive terminal and a negative terminal for contacting the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the battery to be held, and an operation selecting means installed on the frame and selecting an operation mode of the battery holder And an acceleration detection means installed in the frame, capable of detecting an acceleration in at least one direction and outputting a signal proportional to the acceleration, and an acceleration reference value provided in advance in the frame and the acceleration detection means Output, an acceleration signal exceeding the reference value is determined to be an earthquake, and an operation command is output until the operation is continued A seismic intensity determination means, an operation selection means or a contact that opens and closes according to the operation command, and a power interrupting means for interrupting power of a battery inserted in the frame; and the seismic intensity installed in the frame. A battery holder with a seismic function, characterized in that it comprises an operation command canceling means for canceling the operation command of the determining means by a user operation. The earthquake detection means, seismic intensity determination means, power interruption means, operation selection means, and operation command release means according to claim 1 are positioned so as to be within the outer dimensions of the frame and not to interfere with the battery insertion space on the frame. Battery holder with seismic function, characterized by mounting.

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