JPH04313881A - Battery housing case - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To facilitate the exchange of a battery by holding a partitioning plate by regulating an oscillating movement of an oscillating ring at a specified position and forming a housing room capable of selectively inserting and taking out either large and small batteries. CONSTITUTION:In the housing room 27 capable of selectively inserting and taking out the large and small batteries 21, 22, two sheets of a first side plate 41 and a second side plate 43 being aligning in parallel at a specified interval, are provided. The partitioning plate 44 enabling to move in parallel between those plates 41, 43 is supported in freely oscillatably. A rink movement regulating chip 48 to keep the plate 44 at two positions is provided on the plate 41 and the partitioning plate 44 is held by regulating the oscillating movement of the plates 41, 43 at the specified positions with the regulating chip 48. Then the first housing room 27a and the second housing room 27b enabling to insert selectively either large and small batteries can be formed. Thus the operation number at the battery exchange time can be reduced and the exchange of the battery is made simple.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a battery storage case suitable for use in, for example, a portable video tape recorder (hereinafter referred to as a VTR).

0002

[Prior Art] Generally, portable V
A TR equipped with a battery storage case that can selectively store two types of batteries, large and small, is known.

Conventionally, this type of battery storage case is
For example, a battery storage device is disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 171160/1983. This is attached to a VTR as shown in FIG. 3, and is configured as shown in FIGS. 4(A) and 4(B). This will be briefly explained based on the same figure.
This cabinet has a portable handle 2, various knobs 3, etc., and has a cabinet body 4 that opens on one side.
It consists of a lid body 5 that opens and closes the opening 4a of the cabinet body 4, and two types of batteries 6, large and small, are stored inside.
A case 8 for storing a battery is provided which can selectively store a battery.

[0004] Inside this case 8 are both the batteries 6.
, 7, a first storage space 9 that can store a large battery 6, and two storage spaces that can store small batteries 7 located on both left and right sides with respect to the substantially center of the first storage space 9 in the left and right direction. Two second storage spaces 10, and a first storage groove 12 and a second storage groove 13 into which a partition plate 11 can be inserted and removed, which define two second storage spaces 10, are formed.

Reference numerals 14 and 15 are a lock lever and a push button for pressing the small battery 7 of the large and small batteries 6 and 7 when storing the battery.

In the battery storage case configured as described above, in order to store the large battery 6 in the first storage space 9, the partition plate 11 is pulled out from the first storage groove 12 as shown in FIG. 4(A). This is done by inserting the large battery 6 into the second storage groove 13 and inserting the large battery 6 into the first storage space 9.

On the other hand, in order to store the small battery 7 in the second storage space 10, as shown in FIG. 4(B), the partition plate 11 is pulled out from the second storage groove 13 and inserted into the first storage groove 12. This is done by inserting the small battery 7 into the second storage space 10.

[0008]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in this type of battery storage case, the cabinet 1 and the partition plate 11 are not integrated, and therefore, when there is a change in the battery used, the first storage After inserting and removing the partition plate 11 into the groove 12 or the second storage groove 13,
Two large and small batteries 6, 7 were stored in each storage space 9, 10. That is, for example, when changing from a large battery 6 to a small battery 7, the partition plate 11 is pulled out from the second storage groove 13 and inserted into the first storage groove 12, and the small battery 7 is stored in the second storage space 10. . on the other hand,
When changing from the small battery 7 to the large battery 6, the partition plate 11 is pulled out from the first storage groove 12 and the second
The large battery 6 is inserted into the storage groove 13 and stored in the first storage space 9. As a result, there is a risk that the partition plate 11 may be lost, and parts management must be strictly performed.

Further, the necessity of inserting and removing the partition plate 11 when changing the battery increases the number of operations required when storing the battery, making changing the battery complicated.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a battery storage case that can ease parts management and also allow batteries to be easily changed.

[0011]

[Means for Solving the Problems] A battery storage case according to the present invention is provided with two swinging links arranged in parallel at a predetermined interval in a storage space in which two large and small batteries can be selectively inserted and removed. A partition plate that can be moved in parallel between two positions is pivotally supported on the swing link, and a link movement regulating piece for holding the partition plate in the two positions is attached to one of the two swing links. It was established in

0012

[Operation] In the present invention, the partition plate is held by regulating the swinging motion of the swinging link at a predetermined position by the link motion regulating piece, thereby forming a storage space in which two large and small batteries can be selectively inserted and removed. can do.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the structure of the present invention will be explained in detail with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of a battery storage case according to the present invention, and FIGS. 2(A) and 2(B) show a large battery and a small battery respectively housed in the battery storage case according to the present invention. This is a cross-sectional view showing the state, and in this figure, the same or equivalent members as in FIGS. 3 and 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed explanations are omitted. In the figure, reference numerals 21 and 22 indicate a large battery and a small battery for VTRs that have been used in the past. Among these, a drawer string 23 formed in a loop shape is attached to the front end of the large battery 21.
is attached, and a connecting cord 25 having a plug 24 is pulled out. Further, an inclined surface 22a is formed at a corner of the small battery 22 to define the directionality when storing the battery in the case, which will be described later.

Reference numeral 26 denotes a battery storage case that opens in the direction in which the battery is removed, and a storage space 27 is formed inside thereof into which the large battery 21 or the small battery 22 can be selectively inserted and removed. This case 2
A recess 28 for guiding the small battery 22 in the front-rear direction is provided in the bottom surface 26a of the battery 6. Two holding surfaces 29 and 30 for holding the left and right side edges of the lower surface of the large battery 21 are formed on both opening edges of the recess 28, and a notch 31 that opens upward and on one side is provided at the corner. It is being A first through hole 3 that opens in the vertical direction is provided at the bottom of the notch 31 and the side wall and bottom of the recess 28.
2 is provided. Further, the bottom portion 2 of the case 26
6a is provided with a second through hole 33 located on the right side and opening forward.

Reference numeral 34 denotes a locking piece facing into the first through hole 31, which is provided integrally with the bottom surface portion 26a, and includes a base portion 35 that extends horizontally as a whole, and a locking piece that is connected to the base portion 35. It is formed by an elastically deformable plate-like piece 36 which is a hook-shaped piece and has a locking protrusion 36a facing into the notch 31.

Reference numeral 37 denotes a hook-shaped first lock lever, which is inserted into the second through hole 33 and rotatably provided on the bottom surface 26a of the case 26. A hook-shaped second lock lever 38 is rotatably provided above the first lock lever 37. The second lock lever 38 and the first lock lever 37 are configured to lock the small battery 22 in the storage space 27. Note that 39 and 40 apply rotational force to each of the lock levers 37 to lock the small battery 22.
, 38 are tension coil springs.

[0018] Reference numeral 41 includes pivot parts 41a and 41a, respectively, at the front and rear ends.
a first side plate as a left swinging link having 41b;
It is provided in the storage space 27 and attached to the ceiling portion 26b of the case 26. At the front upper end of the first side plate 41, there is provided an inclined surface 22 of the small battery 22.
A protrusion 42 having an inclined surface 42a matching the angle a is provided.

Reference numeral 43 includes pivot parts 43a, 43 at the ends in the front and back direction.
A second side plate serving as a swinging link having a second side plate b, which is provided in the storage space 27 so as to be parallel to the first side plate 41 at a predetermined interval in the left-right direction, and is attached to the ceiling portion 26a of the case 26. There is. The longitudinal dimension of the second side plate 43 is set to be smaller than the longitudinal dimension of the first side plate 41, and the second side plate 43 is disposed at the rear of the first side plate 41.

Reference numeral 44 denotes a partition plate that is movable in parallel between two upper and lower positions, and is pivotably supported by the side plates 41 and 43.
and is provided in the storage space 27. This partition plate 4
A notch 45 is formed at the front left end of the notch 4, and a locking portion 47 that can be elastically deformed by forming a slit 46 extending in the front-rear direction is provided at the right edge of this notch 45. ing. The partition plate 44 has a first partition plate that can accommodate the large battery 21 in the upper holding position.
A storage space 27a is formed, and a second storage space 27b is formed in which the small battery 22 can be stored in the lower holding position.

Reference numeral 48 denotes a link movement regulating piece having an operating portion 48a, which extends from the front end of the first side plate 41;
A first member that is removable from the locking piece 34 and the locking portion 47
A protrusion 49 and a second protrusion 50 having an inclined surface 50a matching the inclined surface 22a of the small battery 22 are provided. Reference numeral 51 denotes a column that holds the partition plate 44 together with the link movement regulating piece 48 in the downward holding position, and extends from the rear end of the first side plate 41 .

Further, 52 is an upper and lower conical coil spring that applies elastic force in the direction opposite to the insertion of the battery when the small battery 22 is stored in the second storage space 27a, and 53 is a connection terminal of the small battery 22 ( There are two sets of upper and lower spring terminals (only the upper part is shown) that are connected to the terminal (not shown).

[0023] In the figure, the front and rear directions are the battery removal direction and the battery insertion direction, respectively.

The operation for storing two types of batteries 21 and 22, large and small, in the battery storage case constructed as described above will be explained.

First, the large battery 21 is placed in the storage space 27.
2, the first side plate 41 and the second side plate 43 are swung counterclockwise in FIG. 2, and the partition plate 44 is held in the upper position to form the first storage space 27a. This is done by inserting the large battery 21 into the storage space 27a. In this case, when the first protrusion 49 of the link movement regulating piece 48 is locked to the locking portion 47 of the partition plate 44, the swinging movement of the partition plate 44, the first side plate 41, and the second side plate 43 is restricted. Ru.

On the other hand, the small battery 22 is stored in the storage space 27.
2, the first side plate 41 and the second side plate 43 are swung clockwise in FIG. 2, and the partition plate 44 is held in the lower position to form the second storage space 27b. This is done by inserting the small battery 22 into the space 27b. In this case, when the first protrusion 49 of the link movement regulating piece 48 is locked to the locking protrusion 36a of the locking piece 34, the swinging movement of the partition plate 44, the first side plate 41, and the second side plate 43 is restricted. be done.

Therefore, in this embodiment, since the first storage space 27a and the second storage space 27b for each battery can be formed by the partition plate 44 of the storage space 27, the large battery 21 and the small battery 22
It is no longer necessary to insert and remove the partition plate 44, which was conventionally required when storing the partition plates in the first storage space 27a and the second storage space 27b, respectively, and it is possible to prevent the partition plate 44 from being lost.

Furthermore, since there is no need to insert or remove the partition plate 44, the number of operations when changing each battery 21, 22 can be reduced.

Although the present embodiment shows an example in which the link movement regulating piece 48 is extended to the first side plate 41, the present invention is not limited to this; It doesn't matter what you do.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, a portable V
Although an example in which the present invention is applied to a TR has been shown, the present invention is not limited thereto, and can be applied to other electronic devices in the same manner as in the embodiments.

[0031]

As explained above, according to the present invention, two swing links are provided in parallel at a predetermined interval in a storage space in which two large and small batteries can be selectively inserted and removed. A partition plate that can be moved in parallel between two positions is pivotally supported, and a link movement regulating piece for holding the partition plate in the two positions is provided on one of the two swing links. Therefore, by regulating the swinging motion of the swinging link at a predetermined position by the link motion regulating piece, the partition plate can be held and a storage space can be formed in which two large and small batteries can be selectively inserted and removed.

[0032]Therefore, when storing large batteries or small batteries in each storage space, it is no longer necessary to insert and remove partition plates, which was conventionally necessary, so it is possible to prevent the partition plates from being lost, and to ease parts management. be able to.

[0033] Also, the fact that there is no need to insert or remove the partition plate
Since the number of operations when changing the battery can be reduced, the battery can be changed easily.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of a battery storage case according to the present invention.

FIGS. 2A and 2B are cross-sectional views showing a state in which a large battery and a small battery are respectively housed in a battery storage case according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a video tape recorder using a conventional battery storage case.

FIGS. 4A and 4B are cross-sectional views showing a state in which a large battery is accommodated in a conventional battery storage case and a state in which a small battery is accommodated in a conventional battery storage case, respectively.

[Explanation of symbols]

21...Large battery, 22...Small battery, 27...
Storage space, 27a...first storage space, 27b...second storage space, 41...first side plate, 43...second side plate, 44...partition plate,
48...Link movement regulation piece.

Claims (1)

[Claims] Claim 1: Two swing links arranged in parallel at a predetermined interval are provided in a storage space in which two large and small batteries can be selectively inserted and removed, and a partition plate that can be moved in parallel between two positions on both swing links. for a battery storage device, characterized in that a link movement regulating piece for holding the partition plate in the two positions is extended to one of the two swing links. Case.