JPS58155650A - Battery case - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 11 The present invention relates to an improved battery tray and case suitable for portable radio equipment, etc., and in particular to an improved battery tray and case that allows easy and reliable connection and installation of the battery to the radio equipment, and that allows the battery to be easily and securely attached to the radio equipment. This invention relates to a battery tray and case that are easy to separate and remove from the battery.

Currently, electronic or wireless devices are becoming increasingly smaller and therefore more portable. To make this portable, the device must be powered by a battery. To this end, various configurations have been proposed for attaching and connecting batteries to devices.

11Δ11 The present invention provides an improved tray that is easy to connect and attach, and easy to disconnect and remove, and an improved battery case that fits therein. The battery case according to the invention is a large-sided rectangular structure having a recessed terminal or contact on a first end face thereof, the recessed terminal correspondingly disposed on the first end wall of the tray. It is designed to engage with the child. The battery case has recesses along three edges of the first end surface that fit within or under the overhang of the first end wall of the tray.

The battery case has a longitudinal groove on a second end surface opposite to the first end surface, and a longitudinal protrusion provided on the second end wall of the tray engages with this groove. When inserting the battery case into the tray, push the recess on the first end of the battery case under the overhang of the tray so that the terminals of the battery case engage and compress the terminals of the tray, and then insert the battery case into the tray. so that the second end face of the tray passes over the protrusion of the tray. When the battery case is then released, springs acting on the terminals of the tray push the battery case to keep the grooves in the battery case engaged with the protrusions on the tray. This engagement and the engagement between the overhang of the tray and the recess of the case hold the battery case firmly on the tray. Preferably, the battery case has a shape that matches the external shape or outline of the radio when mounted on the tray.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS In order that the structure and operation of the invention, together with its advantages, may be better understood, the invention will now be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows, as an example, a transmitting/receiving portable radio 110 provided with a tray 11 for mounting a battery case of the present invention.

However, it should be understood that almost any type of electronic device can be provided with the tray 11 of the present invention to accommodate and connect the battery case of the present invention. The tray 11 has an open top, is preferably made of metal, and is located at one end of the radio 10. The tray 11 includes a longitudinal sidewall 12.13, a first endwall 14 adjacent the radio 10, a second endwall 15 opposite the first endwall 14, and a bottom surface 21.

The side wall 12.13 has a rim 12a along its length.

13a1 The second end walls 15 each have a rim 15a along its length to accommodate a battery case. The first end wall 14 of the tray has an overhang 16 extending across its upper side.
a and an overhang 1 extending along the upper part of its vertical side.
It has 6b and 16c.

The electrical terminal or contact 17 for connection to the radio 10 is also the first
It is provided on the end wall 14. These terminals 17 are suitably insulated from the first end wall 14 if required. A conical coil spring 18 pushes the terminal 17 outwardly from the first end W14 toward the second end wall 15.

Terminal 17 is movable and can compress spring 18.

Second end wall 15 includes a retaining portion 19 extending along at least a portion of its rim 15a. This holding portion 19 is provided with an inward protrusion 20, which engages with a groove in the battery case as described later.

FIG. 2 shows the tray 11 and battery case 30 of the present invention, and FIGS. 3.4 and 5 show the battery case 30. Second
The figure shows the radio device 10 and the tray 11 in a cross section taken along the line 2--2 in FIG. 1, and also shows the battery case 30 in a cross section before being attached to the tray 11.

Preferably, the battery case 30 is made of plastic.

The battery case 30 is a Hozu rectangular parallelepiped, and has first and second (
or upper and lower sides) main surfaces 31 and 32, first and second end surfaces 33 and 34, and first and second side surfaces 35 and 36. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the first end surface 33 has two recessed terminals or contacts 40.
are provided, and these terminals 40 are connected to a battery housed in the battery case 30. The terminal 40 is connected to the battery case 30
When installed in the tray 11, it engages with the terminal 17 of the tray to connect the battery to the radio. It is arranged like this. As shown in Figures 2 and 4, the second end face 34 is provided with two recessed terminals or contacts 42 which are also connected to the batteries within the battery case 30 to enable the batteries to be charged. There is. The terminals 42 are arranged to allow charging when the battery case 30 is removed from the tray 11 or when the case is in the tray. Terminal 42 is terminal 4
0, so that the battery case 30 cannot be inserted into the tray 11 or the charging device in the wrong orientation. The second end surface 34 is also provided with a longitudinal groove 43, which groove 43 is arranged to engage with the protrusion 20 of the holding part 19 when the battery case 30 is placed in the tray 11.

The battery case 30 is provided with a recess 50 in which the first end surface 33 extends along three edges where it intersects the upper main surface 31 and the side surfaces 35,36. These recesses 50 are the overhangs 16a, 16b of the tray.

The size is such that it fits inside or below the 160. The battery case 30 also includes recesses 5 extending along two edges where the lower main surface 32 intersects the side surfaces 35.36.
2 is also formed. These recesses 52 are located in the battery case 3.
0 is arranged so as to meet the rims 12a, 13a of the side surfaces 12.degree. 13 of the tray.

When connecting and mounting the battery case 30 to the tray 11, the battery case is arranged as shown in FIG. Tilt the battery case and align the recess 50 with the overhang 16a.
, 16b, 16c and the inside of the lower side, then push the battery case towards the radio 1o, and connect the terminal 40 to the terminal 1.
7 to press the terminal 17 against the spring 18. Next, turn the battery case 30 in the direction shown by arrow 60 in FIG. 2 so that the end surface 34 passes over the protrusion 20. Recess 52
Move the battery case 30 until it is aligned with the rims 12a, 13a and the top surface 31 is flush with or parallel to the top surface of the radio 10. When you release your hand from the battery case 30 while doing this, the spring 18 will move the battery case 30 to the radio 10.
Push the protrusion 20 in the direction away from the groove 43 so that the protrusion 20 fits into the groove 43. When the battery case 3o is arranged in this way, the battery case 3o
, the recess 50 is the overhanging portions 16a, 16b, 16c,! =
It is firmly held by fitting together and by the protrusion 20 engaging with the groove 43. The recess 52 also has rims 12a and 13.
This retention is further ensured by engaging with a.

These parts are appropriately sized or constructed so that when the battery case 30 is in the installed position, the spring 18 exerts a certain force to bring the terminal 17 of the tray into close contact with the terminal 40 of the battery case. . Further, when the battery case 30 is in the mounting position, it is preferable that its outer surface match the radio device 10 so that the external appearance is similar or the same. When removing the battery case 30, the procedure for installing it may be reversed. That is, the battery case 30 is pushed toward the radio 1110 to compress the spring 18, move the second end surface 34 away from the protrusion 20, and then remove the battery case 30.

As mentioned above, the new and improved battery case and tray of the present invention can be shaped to match radio equipment, etc., and the battery case can be easily installed and connected to the tray, and the battery case can be easily removed from the tray. I can do it. Although the tray 11 and battery case 30 have been described as having relatively sharp corners and edges, those skilled in the art will appreciate that some of the corners and edges, particularly outwardly facing corners and edges, can be rounded. Dew. A plurality of protrusions and grooves can be used instead of a single protrusion and groove, and a contact leaf spring can be used instead of a conical coil spring.

Also, the depth of the battery case 30 below the recess 52 can be varied depending on how much space has to be reserved for the elements arranged on the bottom surface 21 of the tray 11. Therefore, although the invention has been described in terms of only one particular embodiment, various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a radio or electronic device having a tray of the present invention on which a battery case is mounted, and FIG.
FIGS. 3 and 4 are both end views of the battery case, and FIG. 5 is a top view of the battery case. 10... Radio equipment, 11... Tray, 12.13... Side wall, 12a, 13a... Rim 14a, 15... End Wall 1. 15a...Rim 16a, 15b, 16C...Protrusion portion, 17...Terminal 18...Spring,
-19...Holding part,
=20...Protrusion, 21...Bottom surface, 30...Battery case, 31.32...Main surface, 33.34... End face, 35.36...Side surface, 40.42...Terminal, 43...Groove, 50.52...Recess. patent applicant

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. In a battery case used for a device such as a portable radio, (a) the same main surfaces of the first and second surfaces are the same as the first and second surfaces, respectively. Second. surrounded by third and fourth edges, said amphibatic surfaces exhibiting planar outer surfaces spaced apart from each other and arranged substantially parallel to each other; Second. The third and fourth edges are respectively arranged adjacent to each other and parallel to each other, (
b) the first side is located between the first edges of the amphibious surface;
(C) The second side is the second of the two main surfaces of the front
(d) Connect the second line between the edges of the
A side surface is located between the third edges of the amphiphilic surface and connects the third lines, and is located on the opposite side of the first side surface, (e
) a fourth side surface located between the fourth edges of the amphiphilic surface;
(f) on the first side so that the first and second metal terminals engage with terminals provided on a device such as a radio; (i) a recess is located on the outer surface of the third side surface so as to engage with a protrusion provided on a device such as a radio, and (h) a battery case is provided on the terminal and A battery case, characterized in that the battery case is held by the recess and the protrusion. 2. a bottom surface, a first end wall at a first end of the bottom surface, an overhang and an electrical terminal on the first end wall, a second end wall at a second end opposite the first end of the bottom surface; In a battery case installed in an electrical device, the battery case has a battery tray including two end walls, a protrusion provided on the second end wall toward the first end wall, and side walls of the first and second ends WJj. ,
(a) a lower surface of a closed Hozhong rectangular parallelepiped having the same boundary as the bottom surface of the tray; and an upper surface that is preferably the same and parallel to the lower surface but spaced therefrom;
opposing sides located between the upper and lower surfaces;
opposing first and second end surfaces located between the upper and lower surfaces and between the side surfaces; (b) a recessed battery terminal on the first end surface for engagement with an electrical terminal on the battery tray; (C) a recess is arranged in the second end surface to receive the protrusion of the battery tray; (d)
) A battery case, characterized in that a battery is disposed within the case and connected to the recessed battery terminal. 3. In an electrical device having a structure that accepts a battery,
a tray wherein the structure comprises (a) a bottom surface, first and second spaced apart and opposing end walls, and first and second spaced apart and opposing side walls connecting the first and second end walls; (b) an overhang located at the edge of the first end wall, spaced apart from the bottom surface, and extending toward the second end wall; (C) an overhang between the overhang and the bottom surface; (d) at least one electrical terminal located on one end wall and extending toward said second end wall; and (d) at least one electrical terminal located on said second end wall and extending toward said first end wall. An electrical device characterized by visible protrusions. 4. In an electrical device having a structure for receiving a battery,
The cell has a lower surface, an upper surface substantially parallel to and spaced from the lower surface, side surfaces located opposite each other between the upper and lower surfaces, and between the upper and lower surfaces and the lower surface. mutually opposing first portions located between the sides;
and a closed Hozu rectangular parallelepiped having a second end surface, at least one recessed battery terminal is located on the first end surface, and a recess is located on the second end surface, and the battery is configured to receive the battery. The structure includes: (a) a bottom surface, first and second end walls facing each other extending in the same direction from the bottom surface, and first and second side walls facing each other extending in the same direction from the bottom surface; (b) a tray having a rectangular parallelepiped shape that receives the battery with the lower surface of the battery facing the bottom surface of the tray; an overhanging portion spaced apart from the bottom surface of the tray, the overhanging portion for receiving the first end surface of the battery between the overhanging portion and the bottom surface of the tray;
) at least one electrical terminal located on a first end wall of the tray and extending toward a second end wall of the tray to engage a recessed terminal of the battery; and (d) at least one electrical terminal of the tray. An electrical device comprising a projection located on a second end wall, extending toward the first end wall of the tray, and engaging a recess in the second end surface of the battery. 5. (a) The train has a bottom surface, first and second end walls facing each other extending in the same direction from the bottom surface, and first and second end walls facing each other extending in the same direction from the bottom surface.
and a second side wall (1), the tray is in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped for receiving a battery, (b) an overhang is located at the edge of the first end wall of the tray and is spaced apart from the bottom surface of the tray;
(C) at least one electrical terminal is located on the first end wall of the tray and is adapted to receive a first end face of a battery between the overhang and the bottom surface of the tray; 2 extending towards the end walls and adapted to engage the (recessed) terminals of the battery; a closed body having spaced apart upper surfaces, opposing side surfaces located between the upper and lower surfaces, and opposing first and second end surfaces located between the upper and lower surfaces and between the side surfaces; (f) at least one recessed battery terminal is located on the first end surface of the battery case and adapted to engage an electrical terminal on the first end wall of the tray; Q) An electrical device, characterized in that a recess is located on the second end face of the battery case and is adapted to receive the protrusion of the tray.