JPH0888039A - Terminal board common to various kinds of batteries - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To obtain a terminal board which is common to virious forms of batteries with connectors on it so as to connect their electrodes. CONSTITUTION: To a circular groove 2 formed on the upper surface of a substrate 1, a rotary plate 3 is installed rotatable, and plural connector fitting grooves 5 with different forms and sizes are provided along the outer peripheral edge of the rotary plate 3. One sides of the connector fitting grooves 5 are opened at the outer peripheral side surface of the rotary plate 3, the first electrode sliding groove 10 whose one end is opened to the inner periphery side surface of the circular groove 2 is formed, and the first electrode holding body 11 inserted into the first electrode sliding groove 10 is made slidable in the direction to approach to or to separate from the circular groove 2 within the first electrode sliding groove 10. Furthermore, an electrode connecting needle 13 is provided at the surface of the first electrode holding body 11 opposing to the circular groove 2.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a battery common terminal for fixing various kinds of batteries or a connector provided on a lead wire of the battery to charge or check the charge of the battery so as to connect and conduct the electrodes of the battery or the connector. It is about the platform.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Checking and charging of a battery of a portable telephone or the like is carried out by installing a dedicated battery checker and fitting a battery or a connector connected to the battery to the battery checker.

[0003]

However, since the shapes of these batteries vary widely depending on the manufacturer, and the shape of the connector connected to the tip of the lead wire of these batteries is also various, a checker or terminal dedicated to each battery is required. There is the inconvenience of having to prepare a stand.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and provides a battery terminal block for common use of multi-shape batteries in which various shapes of batteries or connectors can be fitted to connect and conduct these electrodes. It is a solution.

[0005]

Therefore, according to the invention of claim 1, a rotary plate is rotatably fitted in a circular groove formed in the upper surface of the base, and the shape and size are set along the outer peripheral edge of the rotary plate. Different connector fitting grooves of different sizes are provided, and one side of each of these connector fitting grooves is opened to the outer peripheral side surface of the rotary plate, and the first electrode sliding groove whose one end is opened to the inner peripheral side surface of the circular groove is formed. The first electrode support body, which is punched and inserted into the first electrode slide groove, is slidable in the first electrode slide groove in the direction toward or away from the circular groove, and The multi-purpose battery shared terminal block was provided with electrode connection needles on the surface facing the circular groove.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a rotary plate is rotatably fitted in a circular groove formed in the upper surface of the base, and a plurality of connectors having different shapes and sizes are fitted along the outer peripheral edge of the rotary plate. A mating groove is provided, one side of each of these connector fitting grooves is opened to the outer peripheral side surface of the rotary plate, and a first electrode sliding groove having one end opened to the inner peripheral side surface of the circular groove is formed. The first electrode support inserted into the sliding groove is slidable in the first electrode sliding groove in a direction toward or away from the circular groove, and a surface of the first electrode supporting body facing the circular groove. An electrode connecting needle is provided on the inner peripheral side surface of the circular groove or an outer peripheral side surface of the rotating plate, and the protrusion is elastically fitted at a position where each connector fitting groove matches the first electrode sliding groove. Multi-shape battery with multiple round grooves or holes provided on the outer peripheral side surface of the rotating plate or the inner peripheral side surface of the circular groove It was a use-type terminal block.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, a quadrangular fitting recess into which the battery is fitted is provided on the upper surface of the base, and the fitting recess is provided with a step portion or an inclined bottom plate on one side of the bottom plate. Part or the inclined bottom plate, the fixed electrode needle is projected on one inner side surface of the fitting concave portion on the side opposite to the bottom plate, and the second electrode sliding groove is provided on the upper surface of the base in parallel with the fitting concave portion. The second electrode sliding groove is provided with a through hole that communicates with the large opening on one side surface and the large opening on the inner side surface of the fitting recess on the inner side of the fixed electrode needle. The second electrode support body fitted in the groove is slidable in parallel with the fitting recess, and the through hole is passed through one side surface of the second electrode support body into the fitting recess to form the fixed electrode needle. The multi-purpose battery common type terminal block provided with movable electrode needles protruding substantially in parallel.

[0008]

According to the invention of claim 1, a connector connected to the tip of the lead wire of the battery and a connector having the same shape and size are selected from a plurality of connector fitting grooves, and the connector is fitted into the connector groove. Put in. Then, the rotary plate is pushed and rotated by hand to align the connector fitting groove in which the connector is fitted with one side of the first electrode sliding groove. And the first
The first electrode support in the electrode slide groove is slid to bring the electrode connection needle of the first electrode support into contact with the electrode of the connector. Thereby, the battery is electrically connected to, for example, a battery checker or a charger through the electrode connection needle of the terminal block. After performing battery check, charging, etc., the first electrode support is slid in the first electrode sliding groove to separate the electrode connecting needle from the electrode of the connector. Then remove the connector from the connector fitting groove.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the connector connected to the tip of the lead wire of the battery and the one having the same shape and size are selected from the plurality of connector fitting grooves, and the connector is fitted in the connector fitting groove. Fit in. Then, the rotary plate is pushed and rotated by hand to align the connector fitting groove in which the connector is fitted with one side of the first electrode sliding groove. As a result, the protrusion provided on the inner peripheral side surface of the circular groove or the outer peripheral side surface of the rotary plate is elastically fitted into the groove or hole provided on the outer peripheral side surface of the rotary plate or the inner peripheral side surface of the circular groove, and the rotary plate is unintentionally there. It doesn't move. Therefore, in order to move the rotary plate, the protrusion is elastically disengaged from the groove or hole and can be rotated by turning with a slightly strong force.

Then, the first electrode supporting member in the first electrode sliding groove is slid to bring the electrode connecting needle of the first electrode supporting member into contact with the electrode of the connector. Thereby, the battery is electrically connected to, for example, a battery checker or a charger through the electrode connection needle of the terminal block. After performing battery check, charging, etc., the first electrode support is slid in the first electrode sliding groove to separate the electrode connecting needle from the electrode of the connector.
Then remove the connector from the connector fitting groove.

According to the third aspect of the invention, the battery is fitted in the quadrangular fitting recess. A small battery fits in the lower part of the fitting recess,
For a slightly larger battery, its end is placed on an upper step or an inclined bottom plate divided by a step. At that time, one of the terminals of each battery is applied to a fixed electrode needle protruding from one inner side surface of the fitting recess. Further, the movable electrode needle is moved by sliding the second electrode support in the second electrode sliding groove, and the movable electrode needle is brought into contact with the other terminal of the battery. As a result, the battery is electrically connected to the battery checker or the charger via the electrode needle of the terminal block. After checking the battery or charging the battery, the battery may be removed from the fitting recess.

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. A rotary plate 3 made of synthetic resin is rotatably fitted into a circular groove 2 formed in an upper surface of a base 1 made of synthetic resin, and a knob 4 having a short columnar shape is provided at the center of the rotary plate 3. . A large number of connector fitting grooves 5 having different shapes and sizes are provided at equal intervals along the outer peripheral edge of the rotary plate 3, and one side of each connector fitting groove 5 is an outer peripheral side surface of the rotary plate 3. Three
It has an opening at a. Further, a joining line 6 is marked on the outer peripheral edge of the rotary plate 3 between these many connector fitting grooves 5, and these joining lines 6 are provided at equal intervals.

Further, vertical protrusions 7 are provided on the outer peripheral side surface 3a of the rotary plate 3 at two positions on opposite sides, and the connector fitting grooves 5 are aligned with the first electrode sliding grooves 10 to be described later. Then, as shown in FIG. 5, a large number of holes 8 into which the protrusions 7 are fitted are provided on the inner peripheral side surface 2a of the circular groove 2 at equal intervals. Further, an arrow 9 pointing to one position on the circumference of the circular groove 2 is drawn on the upper surface of the base 1, and the arrow 9 indicates the rotating plate 3
When the optional joining line 6 is fitted, the protrusion 7 fits into one of the holes 8 so that the connector fitting grooves 5 are aligned with the first electrode sliding grooves 10. Further, a divided brim-shaped lower end edge 3b is provided at the lower end of the outer peripheral side surface 3a of the rotary plate 3, and these lower end edges 3b are annular through holes at the lower end of the inner peripheral side surface 2a of the circular groove 2 shown in FIG. It is fitted to 2b.

The above-mentioned first electrode sliding groove 10 is provided on the upper surface of the substrate 1, and one end of the first electrode sliding groove 10 is opened to the inner peripheral side surface 2a of the circular groove 2. A first electrode support 11 is inserted into the first electrode sliding groove 10, and the first electrode support 11 moves close to or away from the circular groove 2 in the first electrode sliding groove 10. It can slide in any direction. A knob 12 is provided on one side of the upper surface of the first electrode support 11 so as to project. In addition, of the first electrode support 11,
Two electrode connecting needles 13 are provided on the surface facing the circular groove 2. These two electrode connecting needles 13 normally project outward due to the biasing force of a spring or the like, but can be retracted to a certain width by pushing the tips against the force of the spring or the like. A transparent cover 14 is provided on the upper surface of the end of the first electrode sliding groove 10 in contact with the circular groove 2 to cover the upper surface opening of the first electrode sliding groove 10.

As shown in FIG. 6, the first electrode supporting member 11 has spring-like guide arms 15 projecting parallel to both sides of the first electrode supporting member 11, and the guide arms 15 are provided at the tips of the guide arms 15. Although not shown in the drawing, a protrusion 15a protruding from the outer surface of the first arm 15 is provided, but when sliding in the first electrode sliding groove 10, the guide arm 1 is provided on both side surfaces of the first electrode sliding groove 10.
5 is pushed inward and bent, and the projection 15a at the tip slides while pressing the projection 15a against the side surface, but the first electrode support 11 is placed at a position where the tip of the electrode connecting needle 13 is inserted into each connector fitting groove 5. When positioned, the guide arm 15 extends straight and the protrusions 15a enter into the grooves (not shown) on both side surfaces of the first electrode sliding groove 10 at the location. As a result, the first electrode support 11 does not move unnecessarily at that position.

A quadrangular fitting recess 16 is provided on the upper surface of the base 1 beside the circular groove 2. This fitting recess 16
Has a stepped portion 17a on one side of the bottom plate 17 to form a slightly raised two-stage bottom, and an inclined bottom plate 17c which rises toward one side edge of the fitting recess 16 is provided on the upper stepped portion 17b. A semicircular cutout 18 is formed in the center. The notch 18 is formed so as to be easily removed when one end of a large box battery is placed on the inclined bottom plate 17c. A fixed electrode needle 19 is provided on the inner surface of the fitting recess 16 facing the step portion 17a, and the fixed electrode needle 19 faces the step portion 17a substantially parallel to the lower step portion 17d of the bottom plate 17. It projects inside.

A second electrode sliding groove 20 is provided on the upper surface of the base 1 in parallel with the fitting recess 16 and the second electrode sliding groove 2 is provided.
0 through a large opening on one side and a large opening on the inner side of the fitting recess 16 on the side of the fixed electrode needle 19 and fitted into the second electrode sliding groove 20. Second put
The electrode support 22 is slidable in parallel with the fitting recess 16, and the through hole 21 is formed on one side surface of the second electrode support 22.
A movable electrode needle 23 that protrudes substantially in parallel with the fixed electrode needle 19 is provided in the fitting concave portion 16 through. A knob 24 is provided on one side of the upper surface of the second electrode support 22 so as to project. Further, the fixed electrode needle 19 and the movable electrode needle 23 always project outward due to the urging force of the spring or the like, but can be retracted to a certain width by pushing the tips against the force of the spring or the like.

In this embodiment, a battery connector 25 fixed to the battery terminal block and having a shape and size that match each other are selected from a plurality of connector fitting grooves 5, and the connector fitting groove 5 is provided with the above connector. Insert 25. Then, the rotating plate 3 is pushed and rotated by hand, and the connector 2
The connector fitting groove 5 in which 5 is fitted is aligned with one side of the first electrode sliding groove 10 as shown in FIG. At that time, when the joining line 6 of the rotary plate 3 is aligned with the arrow 9 on the upper surface of the base 1, the protrusion 7 provided on the outer peripheral side surface 3a of the rotary plate 3 is provided on the inner peripheral side surface 2a of the circular groove 2. It fits in the hole 8 and the rotary plate 3 does not move unintentionally there. Therefore, when the rotary plate 3 is moved with a slightly strong force, the protrusion 7 is elastically disengaged from the hole 8 and can be rotated.

Then, the first electrode supporting member 11 in the first electrode sliding groove 10 is slid by holding the knob portion 12 by hand to make the first electrode supporting member 11 slide.
The electrode connecting needle 13 of the electrode support 11 is brought into contact with the electrode of the connector 25 as shown in FIG. In this state, as described above, the projections 15a at the tips of the guide arms 15 on both sides of the first electrode support 11 enter the holes provided on both side surfaces of the first electrode sliding groove 10, and the first electrode support 11 moves unnecessarily. Absent. As a result, the battery is electrically connected to, for example, a battery checker or a charger via the electrode connecting needle 13 of the terminal block.
After performing battery check, charging, etc., the first electrode support 11 is slid in the first electrode sliding groove 10 to separate the electrode connecting needle 13 from the electrode of the connector. Then, the connector is removed from the connector fitting groove 5.

When the box-shaped battery is directly fixed to the battery terminal block, the battery is placed in the quadrangular fitting recess 16 shown in FIG.
Fit as shown in. The small battery 26 is fitted in the lower step portion 17d of the fitting recess 16, and the slightly larger battery 27 has one end thereof in the upper step portion 17b or the inclined bottom plate 17 as shown in FIG.
Place it on c and tilt the battery 27. At that time, the fixed electrode needle 1 in which one of the terminals of each battery is projected from one inner surface of the fitting recess 16
Apply to 9. Further, the second electrode support 22 in the second electrode sliding groove 20 is slid to move the movable electrode needle 23, and the movable electrode needle 23 is brought into contact with the other terminal of the battery. Thereby, the battery is electrically connected to the battery checker or the charger through the fixed electrode needle 19 and the movable electrode needle 23 of the terminal block. After checking the battery or charging the battery, the battery may be removed from the fitting recess 16.

In FIG. 8, the connector 25 and the batteries 26 and 27 are fixed at the same time, but this is for convenience of description, and in fact, any one of the connector 25 and the battery 26 or 27 is fixed. It does not fix more than one battery or connector at a time. Further, in the above embodiment, two electrode connection needles 13 are provided on one side surface of the first electrode support 11, but the number of needles 13 is arbitrary. Further, in the above embodiment, the protrusion 7 is provided on the outer peripheral side surface of the rotary plate 3 and the hole 8 is provided on the inner peripheral side surface of the circular groove 2. However, these may be reversed, and the protrusion 7 and the hole 8 may have an appropriate shape. It may be a protrusion and a hole or groove. Furthermore, these protrusions and holes or grooves are not essential to this invention. Further, in the above embodiment, the stepped portion 17a is provided on one side of the fitting concave portion 16.
Is provided to form a two-stage bottom, and the inclined bottom plate 1 is further provided on the upper stage portion 17b.
7c is provided, a step portion or an inclined bottom plate may be provided on one side of the fitting concave portion. In the case of a large box battery, one end of the battery is placed on the step portion or the inclined bottom plate to incline, When the electrode at the other end is brought into contact with the fixed electrode 19 and the movable electrode 23,
The weight of the battery allows its own electrode to press and contact the fixed electrode 19 and the movable electrode 23. Further, in the above embodiment, the rotary plate 3 into which the connector is fitted and the fitting concave portion 16 into which the box-shaped battery is fixed are provided in the base 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and either one may be provided.

[0022]

According to the invention of claim 1, even if the connector connected to the lead wire of the battery has various shapes and sizes, it can be fixed to the terminal block, and the terminal can be attached to the battery checker or the charger. Can be connected and energized via a stand.
Therefore, it is not necessary to prepare a dedicated battery checker or battery charger depending on the shape and size of the conventional connector. Moreover, the terminal block is selected by fitting a connector fitting groove having a shape and size suitable for the connector, rotating the rotating plate, sliding the first electrode body, and bringing the electrode connecting needle into contact with each terminal of the connector. It is possible and extremely easy to operate.

According to the invention of claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1, the connector fitting groove has a first groove.
When fitted to the electrode sliding groove, the protrusion provided on the inner peripheral side surface of the circular groove or the outer peripheral side surface of the rotating plate fits into the groove or hole provided on the outer peripheral side surface of the rotating plate or the inner peripheral side surface of the circular groove by elasticity,
The rotating plate does not move unnecessarily there, and when the first electrode support is slid in the first electrode sliding groove, the electrode connecting needle more surely contacts the terminal of the connector.

According to the third aspect of the invention, even if the box-shaped battery has various shapes and sizes, the second electrode support is moved to protrude to one side of the fitting recess. The needle and the movable electrode needle can be brought into contact with the terminals of the battery, respectively, and can be connected to the battery checker or the charger via the terminal block and energized. Therefore, it is not necessary to prepare dedicated battery checkers and chargers depending on the shape and size of conventional batteries.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a terminal block of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the terminal block of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of a rotary plate of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the rotary plate of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the circular groove of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of a first electrode support body of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view of a fitting recess of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a usage state of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the fitting recess in the use state of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Base 2 Circular Groove 3 Rotating Plate 5 Connector Fitting Groove 7 Projection 8 Hole 10 First Electrode Sliding Groove 11 First Electrode Support 13 Electrode Connecting Needle 16 Fitting Recess 17 Bottom Plate 17a Step 17b Upper Step 17c Inclination Bottom plate 17d Lower part 19 Fixed electrode needle 20 Second electrode sliding groove 21 Through hole 22 Second electrode support 23 Movable electrode needle 25 Connector 26 Battery

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A rotary plate is rotatably fitted into a circular groove formed in the upper surface of a base, and a shape is formed along the outer peripheral edge of the rotary plate.
A plurality of connector fitting grooves of different sizes are provided, one side of each of these connector fitting grooves is opened on the outer peripheral side surface of the rotating plate, and one end is opened on the inner peripheral side surface of the circular groove. The first electrode support body having a groove formed therein and inserted into the first electrode slide groove is slidable in the first electrode slide groove in a direction toward or away from the circular groove, and A multi-purpose battery shared terminal block, characterized in that an electrode connecting needle is provided on the surface facing the circular groove. 2. A rotary plate is rotatably fitted in a circular groove formed in the upper surface of the base, and has a shape along the outer peripheral edge of the rotary plate.
A plurality of connector fitting grooves of different sizes are provided, one side of each of these connector fitting grooves is opened on the outer peripheral side surface of the rotating plate, and one end is opened on the inner peripheral side surface of the circular groove. The first electrode support body having a groove formed therein and inserted into the first electrode slide groove is slidable in the first electrode slide groove in a direction toward or away from the circular groove, and The position where the electrode connecting needle is provided on the surface facing the circular groove, the protrusion is provided on the inner peripheral side surface of the circular groove or the outer peripheral side surface of the rotating plate, and the connector fitting groove is aligned with the first electrode sliding groove. A plurality of grooves or holes into which the protrusions are elastically fitted are provided on the outer peripheral side surface of the rotary plate or the inner peripheral side surface of the circular groove,
Multi-purpose battery shared terminal block. 3. A quadrangular fitting recess into which a battery is fitted is provided on an upper surface of a base, and this fitting recess is provided with a step portion or an inclined bottom plate on one side of a bottom plate, and a side opposite to the step portion or the inclined bottom plate. A fixed electrode needle is projected on one inner side surface of the fitting concave portion of the base plate substantially parallel to the bottom plate, and a second electrode sliding groove is provided on the upper surface of the base parallel to the fitting concave portion. A through hole communicating with a large opening on one side surface and a large opening on the inner side surface of the fitting concave portion beside the fixed electrode needle, and is fitted into the second electrode sliding groove; The electrode support is slidable in parallel with the fitting recess, and is movable so as to project into the fitting recess through the through hole through one side surface of the second electrode support substantially parallel to the fixed electrode needle. A terminal block for shared use of various types of batteries, characterized by having electrode needles.