TW201937781A - Top loading battery holder - Google Patents

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TW201937781A
TW201937781A TW107105791A TW107105791A TW201937781A TW 201937781 A TW201937781 A TW 201937781A TW 107105791 A TW107105791 A TW 107105791A TW 107105791 A TW107105791 A TW 107105791A TW 201937781 A TW201937781 A TW 201937781A
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A top loading battery holder that is arranged in direct contact with a surface (e.g., circuit board) to allow for a battery to be arranged directly within the holder and in electrical contact with the surface. The battery holder can include a housing that is configured to at least substantially surround a battery that is arranged therein and a plurality of a flanges and/or protrusions that are configured to extend inwardly from the housing to aid in securing the battery within the housing.

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頂部裝載式電池保持器 Top load battery holder

本發明大體上係關於一種電池保持器,且更具體而言,係關於一種頂部裝載式電池保持器,其可直接定位於一物件(例如,一印刷電路板)之一表面上且經組態以允許一電池直接收納於其中或自其移除。 The present invention generally relates to a battery holder and, more particularly, to a top loading battery holder that can be positioned directly on one surface of an article (eg, a printed circuit board) and configured To allow a battery to be directly stored in or removed from it.

規則地利用電池之裝置需要設備將電池固定於所要位置中,以便維持電池與裝置之間的電連接。在許多情況下,裝置包括電路板。 A device that regularly utilizes a battery requires equipment to secure the battery in a desired location in order to maintain an electrical connection between the battery and the device. In many cases, the device includes a circuit board.

通常,包括側面裝載式電池保持器及頂部裝載式電池保持器的電池保持器連接至電路板以使電池與電路板電連接。然而,此等電池保持器典型地需要電路板之表面上的大量空間,且如側面裝載式電池保持器之狀況,需要額外的空隙空間以允許裝設及移除電池。此空間極寶貴,此係因為其他組件亦必須配置於電路板上,且在許多情況下,需要將電路板之大小保持為儘可能小。另外,許多現存的電池頂部裝載式保持器需要複數個複雜且繁瑣的繫固及/或覆蓋系統以確保電池緊固於保持器內且與電路板接觸。因而,現存的頂部裝載電池保持器的產生係昂貴的,其裝配係耗時的,且可能由於用以將電池緊固於保持器中之繫固及/或覆蓋系統而難以接取來在必要時移除及替換電池。 Typically, a battery holder including a side loaded battery holder and a top loaded battery holder is connected to the circuit board to electrically connect the battery to the circuit board. However, such battery holders typically require a large amount of space on the surface of the board, and as in the case of side-loaded battery holders, additional void space is required to allow for the installation and removal of the battery. This space is extremely valuable because other components must also be placed on the board, and in many cases, the board size needs to be kept as small as possible. In addition, many existing battery top loaders require a number of complex and cumbersome securing and/or covering systems to ensure that the battery is secured within the holder and in contact with the board. Thus, the production of existing top loading battery holders is expensive, the assembly is time consuming, and may be difficult to access due to the securing and/or covering system used to secure the battery in the holder. Remove and replace the battery.

本發明大體上係有關於一種頂部裝載式電池保持器,其可配置 成與包括一電路板之一表面直接接觸,以允許一電池容易地配置於該保持器內。該電池保持器涵蓋一最小空間量,需要極少組件且在必需裝設或替換一電池時易於接取。 The present invention generally relates to a top loading battery holder that is configurable Direct contact with a surface including a circuit board to allow a battery to be easily disposed within the holder. The battery holder covers a minimum amount of space, requires very few components, and is easy to access when it is necessary to install or replace a battery.

在一具體實例中,本發明係有關於一種頂部裝載式電池保持器,其經組態以可與一電路板整合,其中該電池保持器包含:一外殼,其實質上環繞配置於其中之一電池;及至少一個固持元件,其經組態以在配置於該外殼中之該電池上方至少部分地延伸且可繫固至該外殼以將該電池緊固於該外殼內。該外殼可包含導電材料,且該固持元件可完全透明以便准許查看該電池之極性及/或包含諸如塑膠之絕緣材料。 In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to a top loading battery holder configured to be integrated with a circuit board, wherein the battery holder includes: a housing that is substantially circumferentially disposed in one of And a battery and at least one retention element configured to extend at least partially over the battery disposed in the housing and to be secured to the housing to secure the battery within the housing. The outer casing may comprise a conductive material and the retaining element may be completely transparent to permit viewing of the polarity of the battery and/or inclusion of an insulating material such as plastic.

在一具體實例中,該固持元件包含:一第一支腳;一第二支腳,其與該第一支腳隔開且實質上平行於該第一支腳而延伸;及一第三支腳,其在該第一支腳與該第二支腳之間橫向地延伸。該固持元件可包括在該第一支腳與該第三支腳之間延伸的一第一開口及在該第二支腳與該第三支腳之間延伸的一第二開口。該固持元件可進一步包括自該第一支腳之一內部表面以一角度延伸的一第一凸片及自該第二支腳之一內部表面以一角度延伸的一第二凸片。 In a specific example, the holding member includes: a first leg; a second leg spaced apart from the first leg and extending substantially parallel to the first leg; and a third leg a foot extending laterally between the first leg and the second leg. The retaining element can include a first opening extending between the first leg and the third leg and a second opening extending between the second leg and the third leg. The holding member may further include a first tab extending from an inner surface of one of the first legs and a second tab extending from an inner surface of one of the second legs at an angle.

在一具體實例中,該外殼可包括一側壁,該側壁至少具有經組態以收納該固持元件之該第一凸片的一第一開口及經組態以收納該固持元件之該第二凸片的一第二開口,從而將該固持元件固定至該外殼。替代地,該外殼可包括複數個凸片,其向外延伸且經組態以藉由將該等凸片中之一者配置於該第一開口中且將該等凸片中之另一者配置於該第二開口中來將該固持元件固定至該外殼。 In one embodiment, the housing can include a sidewall having at least a first opening configured to receive the first tab of the retaining member and the second projection configured to receive the retaining member A second opening of the sheet to secure the retaining member to the outer casing. Alternatively, the housing may include a plurality of tabs extending outwardly and configured to configure one of the tabs in the first opening and the other of the tabs Disposed in the second opening to fix the holding element to the outer casing.

在一具體實例中,該外殼可包括自彼此以角度延伸之複數個側壁及自該等側壁延伸以用於將該外殼安裝至該電路板之複數個凸緣。該外殼可包括自彼此以角度延伸以實質上環繞該電池之七個側壁。該等側壁可包括一第 一末端及包括自複數個該等側壁向內朝向該外殼之一中心延伸之一凸緣的一第二末端,該凸緣具有自該凸緣延伸的可與配置於該外殼中之該電池接觸的複數個可彈性變形之突出物以輔助將該電池緊固於該外殼內。 In one embodiment, the outer casing can include a plurality of side walls extending at an angle from each other and a plurality of flanges extending from the side walls for mounting the outer casing to the circuit board. The outer casing can include seven side walls that extend at an angle from each other to substantially surround the battery. The side walls may include a first An end and a second end including a flange extending inwardly from a plurality of the side walls toward a center of the outer casing, the flange having a flange extending from the flange to be in contact with the battery disposed in the outer casing A plurality of elastically deformable protrusions assist in securing the battery within the housing.

在另一具體實例中,本發明係關於一種用於持留一電池及傳送電池電力之設備。該設備包含一安裝表面以及固定至該安裝表面之一負接點及一外殼,其中該外殼經組態以實質上環繞配置於其中之該電池。該設備可進一步包括經組態以繫固至該外殼且至少部分地將該電池緊固於該外殼內之一固持元件。該外殼所固定至的該安裝表面可係一電路板。該外殼可焊接至該電路板或電連接至該電路板。 In another embodiment, the invention is directed to an apparatus for holding a battery and transferring battery power. The device includes a mounting surface and a negative contact secured to the mounting surface and a housing, wherein the housing is configured to substantially surround the battery disposed therein. The apparatus can further include a retaining element configured to secure to the outer casing and at least partially secure the battery within the outer casing. The mounting surface to which the housing is attached may be a circuit board. The housing can be soldered to the board or electrically connected to the board.

該外殼可係實質上圓形,且可包括自該外殼向內朝向該外殼之該中心延伸且經組態而以可釋放方式將該電池固定於該外殼內的複數個凸緣。.該外殼可包括一框架,其界定一側壁及自該側壁延伸以使該電池保持器穩定之一凸緣。該電池保持器可包含一單片薄片金屬。該電池保持器之該等凸緣中之每一者可包含至少一第一支腳及一第二支腳,其中該第一支腳經輪廓化以自該框架向內延伸且在一已裝設狀態下,當該電池配置於該外殼內時在該電池上方部分地延伸。該第二支腳經組態以遠離該框架而延伸。在一具體實例中,該凸緣在一已裝設狀態下對一電池提供一力。 The outer casing can be substantially circular and can include a plurality of flanges extending inwardly from the outer casing toward the center of the outer casing and configured to releasably secure the battery within the outer casing. The housing can include a frame defining a side wall and extending from the side wall to stabilize the battery holder with a flange. The battery holder can comprise a single piece of sheet metal. Each of the flanges of the battery holder can include at least a first leg and a second leg, wherein the first leg is contoured to extend inwardly from the frame and is mounted In the set state, the battery partially extends above the battery when it is disposed within the housing. The second leg is configured to extend away from the frame. In one embodiment, the flange provides a force to a battery in an installed state.

在另一具體實例中,本發明係關於一種將一電池裝配於固定至一電路板之一電池保持器內的方法,其包含以下步驟:提供一外殼,該外殼包含具有一第一末端及一第二末端之至少一個側壁,其中一開口在該第一末端與該第二末端之間延伸,複數個凸緣自該外殼朝向該外殼之一中心延伸;將一紐扣型電池***該外殼內使得該外殼實質上環繞該紐扣型電池,且突出物進行接觸該紐扣型電池及在該紐扣型電池上方部分地延伸中之至少一者。在一具體實例中,該方法可進一步包含以下步驟:將一固持元件配置於該外殼及該紐扣型 電池上方;及將該固持元件固定至該外殼以將該該紐扣型電池緊固於該外殼內。 In another embodiment, the invention relates to a method of assembling a battery into a battery holder fixed to a circuit board, comprising the steps of: providing a housing comprising a first end and a At least one side wall of the second end, wherein an opening extends between the first end and the second end, a plurality of flanges extending from the outer casing toward a center of the outer casing; inserting a button type battery into the outer casing The outer casing substantially surrounds the button-type battery, and the protrusion contacts at least one of the button-type battery and a portion extending over the button-type battery. In a specific example, the method may further include the steps of: arranging a holding component on the outer casing and the button type Above the battery; and securing the retaining element to the outer casing to secure the button-type battery within the outer casing.

圖1係頂部裝載式電池保持器之第一具體實例的分解圖;圖2係固定至電路板之在已裝配狀態下的頂部裝載式電池保持器之第二具體實例的透視圖;圖3係頂部裝載式電池保持器之第三具體實例的透視圖,該頂部裝載式電池保持器中配置有電池;圖4係圖3之頂部裝載式電池保持器的俯視圖,該頂部裝載式電池保持器中配置有電池;圖5係圖3之頂部裝載式電池保持器的第一側視圖,該頂部裝載式電池保持器中配置有電池;圖6係圖3之頂部裝載式電池保持器的第二側視圖,該頂部裝載式電池保持器中配置有電池;圖7係固定至電路板的圖3之頂部裝載式電池保持器的透視圖,該頂部裝載式電池保持器中配置有電池;圖8係頂部裝載式電池保持器之第四具體實例的透視圖;圖9係頂部裝載式電池保持器之第五具體實例的透視圖,該頂部裝載式電池保持器中配置有電池;圖10係圖9之頂部裝載式電池保持器的俯視圖,該頂部裝載式電池保持器中配置有電池;圖11係固定至電路板的圖9之頂部裝載式電池保持器的透視圖,該頂部裝 載式電池保持器中配置有電池;及圖12係頂部裝載式電池保持器之第六具體實例的裝配視圖;圖13係固定至電路板之頂部裝載式電池保持器之第七具體實例的俯視圖;圖14係圖13之頂部裝載式電池保持器的第一透視圖;圖15係圖13之頂部裝載式電池保持器的第二透視圖;圖16係圖13之頂部裝載式電池保持器的橫截面圖;及圖17係圖13之頂部裝載式電池保持器的側視圖。 1 is an exploded view of a first embodiment of a top loading battery holder; FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a top loading battery holder fixed to a circuit board in an assembled state; A perspective view of a third embodiment of a top loading battery holder in which a battery is disposed; FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the top loading battery holder of FIG. 3 in the top loading battery holder Figure 5 is a first side view of the top loading battery holder of Figure 3, the top loading battery holder is provided with a battery; Figure 6 is the second side of the top loading battery holder of Figure 3. In the view, the top loading battery holder is provided with a battery; FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the top loading battery holder of FIG. 3 fixed to the circuit board, the top loading battery holder is provided with a battery; A perspective view of a fourth specific example of a top loading battery holder; FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a fifth embodiment of a top loading battery holder in which a battery is disposed Figure 10 is a top plan view of the top loading battery holder of Figure 9, with the battery disposed in the top loading battery holder; Figure 11 is a perspective view of the top loading battery holder of Figure 9 secured to the circuit board, Top loading A battery is disposed in the carrier battery holder; and FIG. 12 is an assembled view of a sixth embodiment of the top loading battery holder; FIG. 13 is a plan view of a seventh specific example of the top loading battery holder fixed to the circuit board Figure 14 is a first perspective view of the top loading battery holder of Figure 13; Figure 15 is a second perspective view of the top loading battery holder of Figure 13; Figure 16 is a top loading battery holder of Figure 13 Cross-sectional view; and Figure 17 is a side view of the top loading battery holder of Figure 13.

現參看圖式且特定而言參看圖1至圖17,將描述體現本發明之原理及概念的頂部裝載式電池保持器之具體實例。本文中所揭示之具體實例中之每一者經組態以能夠裝配至電路板。 Referring now to the drawings and in particular to Figures 1 through 17, a specific example of a top loading battery holder embodying the principles and concepts of the present invention will be described. Each of the specific examples disclosed herein is configured to be capable of being assembled to a circuit board.

圖1說明在下文中以參考數字100指定之頂部裝載式電池保持器的第一具體實例。頂部裝載式電池保持器100包括:外殼102,其經塑形以至少實質上環繞電池104(例如,紐扣型電池);及固持元件106,其與外殼102相互作用以藉由部分地覆蓋電池104來輔助將電池104緊固於外殼102內。如下文將更詳細地描述,外殼102可繫固至表面(例如,電路板),使得當電池104***至外殼102中時,外殼102將與表面直接接觸。 FIG. 1 illustrates a first specific example of a top loading battery holder designated hereinafter by reference numeral 100. The top loading battery holder 100 includes a housing 102 that is shaped to at least substantially surround the battery 104 (eg, a button type battery); and a retaining element 106 that interacts with the housing 102 to partially cover the battery 104 To assist in securing the battery 104 within the housing 102. As will be described in more detail below, the outer casing 102 can be secured to a surface (eg, a circuit board) such that when the battery 104 is inserted into the outer casing 102, the outer casing 102 will be in direct contact with the surface.

外殼102包括形成框架或罩籠之複數個側壁以在電池102配置於外殼中時實質上環繞電池104。如圖1中所展示,當電池104配置於外殼102內時,外殼102實質上環繞電池104,該外殼包括第一側壁118、自第一側壁118以一角度延伸之第二側壁120、自第二側壁120以一角度延伸之第三側壁122、自第三側壁122以一角度延伸之第四側壁124、自第四側壁124以一角度延伸之第五側壁126、自第五側壁126以一角度延伸之第六側壁28及自第六側壁128以一 角度延伸之第七側壁130。儘管圖1中展示七個側壁118、120、122、124、126、128、130,但外殼102之側壁數目及形狀可變化以包括任何數目個側壁,該等側壁形成可將電池102緊固於由側壁118、120、122、124、126、128、130形成之周邊內且確保電池102與含有電接點之表面直接接觸的形狀。 The outer casing 102 includes a plurality of side walls that form a frame or cage to substantially surround the battery 104 when the battery 102 is disposed in the outer casing. As shown in FIG. 1, when the battery 104 is disposed within the outer casing 102, the outer casing 102 substantially surrounds the battery 104. The outer casing includes a first side wall 118, and a second side wall 120 extending from the first side wall 118 at an angle. The second side wall 120 extends from the third side wall 122 at an angle, the fourth side wall 124 extending from the third side wall 122 at an angle, the fifth side wall 126 extending from the fourth side wall 124 at an angle, and the fifth side wall 126 An angle extending sixth side wall 28 and one from the sixth side wall 128 The seventh side wall 130 extends at an angle. Although seven side walls 118, 120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 130 are shown in FIG. 1, the number and shape of the side walls of the outer casing 102 can be varied to include any number of side walls that can be used to secure the battery 102 to The shape formed within the perimeter of the sidewalls 118, 120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 130 and ensuring direct contact of the battery 102 with the surface containing the electrical contacts.

為輔助將外殼102連接至表面之裝配(例如,取放裝配),外殼102可包括複數個凸緣132,該複數個凸緣各自在其中具有自外殼102之側壁延伸的開口134。如圖1中之具體實例中所展示,凸緣132自第一側壁108、第三側壁122、第五側壁126及第七側壁130之第一末端延伸。舉例而言,凸緣132可以電子方式連接或熔接至表面。在一具體實例中,該表面將具有負導電性,且外殼102將為電池104提供正導電性。 To aid in the assembly of the outer casing 102 to the surface (eg, pick and place assembly), the outer casing 102 can include a plurality of flanges 132 each having an opening 134 extending therein from a side wall of the outer casing 102. As shown in the specific example of FIG. 1, the flange 132 extends from the first ends of the first side wall 108, the third side wall 122, the fifth side wall 126, and the seventh side wall 130. For example, the flange 132 can be electronically coupled or welded to the surface. In one embodiment, the surface will have a negative conductivity and the outer casing 102 will provide positive conductivity to the battery 104.

如圖1中所展示,第二側壁120及第六側壁128各自分別包括開口136、138,其可適於收納固持元件106且以可釋放方式將固持元件繫固至外殼102,以輔助將電池104緊固於外殼102內。為進一步輔助將電池104緊固於外殼102內,凸緣140自第二側壁120、第三側壁122、第四側壁124、第五側壁126及第六側壁128之第二末端向內朝向外殼102之中心連續地延伸,且第一突出物150在第二側壁120處自凸緣140實質上垂直地延伸且第二突出物152在第六側壁128處自凸緣140實質上垂直地延伸。當電池104配置於外殼102內時,突出物150、152各自可至少與電池104之側壁105接觸。另外,為進一步輔助將電池104緊固於外殼102內,第一可撓性凸片154自第三側壁122朝向外殼102之中心延伸,第二可撓性凸片156自第四側壁122朝向外殼102之中心延伸,且第三可撓性凸片158自第五側壁126朝向外殼102之中心延伸。在一具體實例中,突出物150、152及凸片154、156、158可彈性變形以允許***及自外殼102移除電池104。 As shown in FIG. 1, the second side wall 120 and the sixth side wall 128 each include an opening 136, 138, respectively, that can be adapted to receive the retaining element 106 and releasably secure the retaining element to the outer casing 102 to assist in the battery 104 is secured within the outer casing 102. To further assist in securing the battery 104 within the outer casing 102, the flange 140 faces inwardly from the second end of the second side wall 120, the third side wall 122, the fourth side wall 124, the fifth side wall 126, and the sixth side wall 128 toward the outer casing 102. The center extends continuously, and the first protrusion 150 extends substantially perpendicularly from the flange 140 at the second sidewall 120 and the second protrusion 152 extends substantially perpendicularly from the flange 140 at the sixth sidewall 128. When the battery 104 is disposed within the housing 102, the protrusions 150, 152 can each contact at least the sidewall 105 of the battery 104. In addition, to further assist in securing the battery 104 within the outer casing 102, the first flexible tab 154 extends from the third side wall 122 toward the center of the outer casing 102, and the second flexible tab 156 extends from the fourth side wall 122 toward the outer casing. The center of the 102 extends and the third flexible tab 158 extends from the fifth side wall 126 toward the center of the outer casing 102. In one embodiment, the protrusions 150, 152 and the tabs 154, 156, 158 are elastically deformable to allow insertion and removal of the battery 104 from the outer casing 102.

如圖1中所描繪,如圖1中所展示之固持元件106包括:第一支腳 160;第二支腳162,其與第一支腳160隔開且平行於第一支腳而延伸;及第三支腳164,其在第一支腳160與第二支腳162之間橫向地延伸,以形成大體U形主體。為將固持元件106連接至外殼102,第一開口168實質上形成於第一支腳160內,第一突出物170自第一支腳160之遠端以一角度向內延伸,第二開口172實質上形成於第二支腳162內,且第二突出物174自第二支腳162之遠端以一角度向內延伸。第一突出物170與形成於外殼102之第二側壁120中的開口136相互作用,且第二突出物174與形成於外殼102之第六側壁128中的開口138相互作用,以將固持元件106緊固至外殼102。 As depicted in FIG. 1, the holding element 106 as shown in FIG. 1 includes: a first leg a second leg 162 extending from the first leg 160 and parallel to the first leg; and a third leg 164 laterally between the first leg 160 and the second leg 162 The ground extends to form a generally U-shaped body. To connect the retaining element 106 to the outer casing 102, the first opening 168 is formed substantially in the first leg 160, and the first protrusion 170 extends inwardly from the distal end of the first leg 160 at an angle, the second opening 172 Formed substantially within the second leg 162, and the second protrusion 174 extends inwardly from an end of the second leg 162 at an angle. The first protrusion 170 interacts with an opening 136 formed in the second side wall 120 of the outer casing 102, and the second protrusion 174 interacts with an opening 138 formed in the sixth side wall 128 of the outer casing 102 to hold the retaining element 106 Fastened to the outer casing 102.

在一具體實例中,固持元件106透明以允許經由固持元件106可見電池104之極性。在另一具體實例中,固持元件106不透明。在又一具體實例中,固持元件106包括諸如塑膠之絕緣材料。 In one embodiment, the retention element 106 is transparent to allow the polarity of the battery 104 to be visible via the retention element 106. In another embodiment, the retaining element 106 is opaque. In yet another embodiment, the retaining element 106 comprises an insulating material such as plastic.

圖2說明在下文中以參考數字200設計之頂部裝載式電池保持器的第二具體實例。頂部裝載式電池保持器200包括:外殼或罩籠202,其可安裝至表面(例如,電路板)208且經塑形以至少實質上環繞電池204(例如,紐扣型電池);及固持元件206,其與外殼202相互作用且部分地覆蓋電池204以輔助將電池204緊固於外殼202內。如圖2中所展示,電池保持器200經安裝至電路板208。 FIG. 2 illustrates a second embodiment of a top loading battery holder designed hereinafter with reference numeral 200. The top loading battery holder 200 includes a housing or cage 202 mountable to a surface (eg, a circuit board) 208 and shaped to at least substantially surround the battery 204 (eg, a button cell); and a retention element 206 It interacts with the outer casing 202 and partially covers the battery 204 to assist in securing the battery 204 within the outer casing 202. As shown in FIG. 2, battery holder 200 is mounted to circuit board 208.

外殼或罩籠202包含複數個側壁,包括第一側壁210、自第一側壁210實質上垂直地延伸之第二側壁212、自第二側壁212實質上垂直地延伸之第三側壁214、自第三側壁214以一角度延伸之第四側壁216、自第四側壁216以一角度延伸之第五側壁218、自第五側壁218以一角度延伸之第六側壁220、自第六側壁220以一角度延伸之第七側壁222、自第七側壁222以一角度且實質上垂直於第七側壁延伸之第八側壁224,及自第八側壁224以一角度且實質上垂直於第八側壁延伸之第九側壁226。如圖2中可見,第一側壁210、第二側壁212、 第三側壁214及第四側壁216與第六側壁220、第七側壁22、第八側壁224及第九側壁226鏡面對置。 The outer casing or cage 202 includes a plurality of side walls, including a first side wall 210, a second side wall 212 extending substantially perpendicularly from the first side wall 210, and a third side wall 214 extending substantially perpendicularly from the second side wall 212. The fourth side wall 216 extends from the fourth side wall 216 at an angle, the fifth side wall 218 extends from the fourth side wall 216 at an angle, the sixth side wall 220 extends from the fifth side wall 218 at an angle, and the sixth side wall 220 An angularly extending seventh sidewall 222, an eighth sidewall 224 extending from the seventh sidewall 222 at an angle and substantially perpendicular to the seventh sidewall, and an angle extending from the eighth sidewall 224 and substantially perpendicular to the eighth sidewall Ninth side wall 226. As seen in FIG. 2, the first sidewall 210, the second sidewall 212, The third sidewall 214 and the fourth sidewall 216 face the sixth sidewall 220, the seventh sidewall 22, the eighth sidewall 224, and the ninth sidewall 226.

如圖2中所說明,為將外殼202安裝至電路板208,外殼202包含複數個凸緣228,該複數個凸緣各自在其中包括開口230且自第一側壁210、第四側壁216、第六側壁220及第九側壁226延伸。凸緣228可藉由任何已知方式將外殼202固定至電路板208,該方式包括但不限於以電子方式將外殼202連接或熔接至電路板208。 As illustrated in FIG. 2, to mount the housing 202 to the circuit board 208, the housing 202 includes a plurality of flanges 228, each of which includes an opening 230 therein and from the first side wall 210, the fourth side wall 216, The six side walls 220 and the ninth side wall 226 extend. The flange 228 can secure the outer casing 202 to the circuit board 208 by any known means including, but not limited to, electronically connecting or fusing the outer casing 202 to the circuit board 208.

為輔助將電池204緊固於外殼202內,凸緣232自第三側壁214、第四側壁216、第五側壁218、第六側壁220及第七側壁222向內朝向外殼202之中心延伸。第一突出物234在第三側壁214處自凸緣232實質上垂直地延伸,且第二突出物236在第七側壁222處自凸緣232實質上垂直地延伸。當電池204配置於外殼202內時,突出物234、236各自可至少與電池204之側壁接觸以輔助將電池204緊固於外殼202內。另外,外殼202包括自第四側壁216延伸之第一可撓性凸片238、自第五側壁218延伸之第二凸片240及自第六側壁220延伸之第三凸片242,該等凸片在電池204配置於外殼202內時在電池204之頂表面上方部分地延伸。突出物234、236及凸片238、240、242中之每一者可彈性變形以允許易於***及自外殼202移除電池204。 To assist in securing the battery 204 within the outer casing 202, the flange 232 extends inwardly from the third side wall 214, the fourth side wall 216, the fifth side wall 218, the sixth side wall 220, and the seventh side wall 222 toward the center of the outer casing 202. The first protrusion 234 extends substantially perpendicularly from the flange 232 at the third sidewall 214 and the second protrusion 236 extends substantially perpendicularly from the flange 232 at the seventh sidewall 222. When the battery 204 is disposed within the outer casing 202, the protrusions 234, 236 can each contact at least the sidewalls of the battery 204 to assist in securing the battery 204 within the outer casing 202. In addition, the outer casing 202 includes a first flexible tab 238 extending from the fourth sidewall 216, a second tab 240 extending from the fifth sidewall 218, and a third tab 242 extending from the sixth sidewall 220. The sheet extends partially over the top surface of the battery 204 when the battery 204 is disposed within the outer casing 202. Each of the protrusions 234, 236 and the tabs 238, 240, 242 are resiliently deformable to allow easy insertion and removal of the battery 204 from the outer casing 202.

外殼202亦可包括自第一側壁210向外延伸之第一側壁突出物244及自第九側壁226向外延伸之第九側壁突出物(圖中未示),從而輔助以可釋放方式將固持元件206繫固至外殼202。 The outer casing 202 can also include a first sidewall protrusion 244 extending outward from the first sidewall 210 and a ninth sidewall protrusion (not shown) extending outward from the ninth sidewall 226 to assist in releasable retention. Element 206 is secured to outer casing 202.

在一具體實例中,固持元件206透明以允許經由固持元件206可見電池204之極性。在另一具體實例中,固持元件206不透明。在又一具體實例中,固持元件206包括絕緣材料。 In one embodiment, the retention element 206 is transparent to allow the polarity of the battery 204 to be visible via the retention element 206. In another embodiment, the retention element 206 is opaque. In yet another embodiment, the retention element 206 comprises an insulating material.

如圖2中所展示,固持元件206包括:第一支腳248;第二支腳 250,其與第一支腳248隔開且平行於第一支腳而延伸;及第三支腳252,其在第一支腳248與第二支腳250之間橫向地延伸,以形成大體U形主體。固持元件206包括實質上形成於第一支腳248內之第一開口256及實質上形成於第二支腳250內之第二開口258,在該等開口中可分別配置第一突出物244及第二突出物。 As shown in FIG. 2, the holding member 206 includes: a first leg 248; a second leg 250, which is spaced apart from the first leg 248 and extends parallel to the first leg; and a third leg 252 that extends laterally between the first leg 248 and the second leg 250 to form a general body U-shaped body. The holding member 206 includes a first opening 256 formed substantially in the first leg 248 and a second opening 258 formed substantially in the second leg 250. The first protrusion 244 and the first protrusion 244 are respectively disposed in the opening Second protrusion.

圖3至圖7說明在下文中以參考數字300設計之頂部裝載式電池保持器的第三具體實例。電池保持器300實質上類似於第二具體實例中且描繪於圖2中之頂部裝載式電池保持器200,除第三具體實例之電池保持器300的外殼302完全封閉以便在電池304配置於其中時完全環繞電池304以外。因而,用以描述第二具體實例之電池保持器200之特徵的類似參考數字將用以指示第三具體實例之電池保持器300之特徵。 3 through 7 illustrate a third embodiment of a top loading battery holder designed hereinafter with reference numeral 300. The battery holder 300 is substantially similar to the top loaded battery holder 200 of the second embodiment and depicted in FIG. 2, except that the outer casing 302 of the battery holder 300 of the third embodiment is completely enclosed so that the battery 304 is disposed therein. When completely surrounded by battery 304. Thus, like reference numerals used to describe the features of the battery holder 200 of the second embodiment will be used to indicate the features of the battery holder 300 of the third embodiment.

如圖3、圖4及圖7中可見,外殼包括十個側壁,其中第十側壁327在第一側壁310與第九側壁326之間延伸,且凸片329自第十側壁327垂直地延伸且接觸第九側壁326。 As seen in Figures 3, 4 and 7, the outer casing includes ten side walls, wherein the tenth side wall 327 extends between the first side wall 310 and the ninth side wall 326, and the tab 329 extends perpendicularly from the tenth side wall 327 and The ninth side wall 326 is contacted.

圖8說明在下文中以參考數字400設計之頂部裝載式電池保持器的第四具體實例。電池保持器400實質上類似於電池保持器100之第一具體實例,其中差異係電池以可釋放方式固定於電池保持器內之方式。頂部裝載式電池保持器400包括可繫固至表面(圖中未示)且經塑形以將電池204緊固於電池保持器202內之外殼402。 FIG. 8 illustrates a fourth specific example of a top loading battery holder designed hereinafter with reference numeral 400. Battery holder 400 is substantially similar to the first embodiment of battery holder 100 in which the differential battery is releasably secured within the battery holder. The top loading battery holder 400 includes a housing 402 that can be secured to a surface (not shown) and shaped to secure the battery 204 within the battery holder 202.

如圖8中所展示,頂部裝載式電池保持器400包括可繫固至表面且經塑形以將電池404緊固於電池保持器402內之外殼402。外殼402包括複數個側壁,其形成框架或罩籠以至少實質上環繞電池404。具體而言,外殼402包括第一側壁406、自第一側壁406以一角度延伸之第二側壁408、自第二側壁408以一角度延伸之第三側壁410、自第三側壁410以一角度延伸之第四側壁412、自 第四側壁412以一角度延伸之第五側壁414、自第五側壁414以一角度延伸之第六側壁416及自第六側壁416以一角度延伸之第七側壁418。如圖8中所展示之外殼402的形狀係大體八邊形,其中電池404在第一側壁406與第七側壁418之間突出。然而,側壁數目及形狀可包括將緊固電池404至諸如電路板之表面的任何數目個側壁及形狀。 As shown in FIG. 8, top loading battery holder 400 includes a housing 402 that is closable to a surface and shaped to secure battery 404 within battery holder 402. The outer casing 402 includes a plurality of side walls that form a frame or cage to at least substantially surround the battery 404. Specifically, the outer casing 402 includes a first sidewall 406, a second sidewall 408 extending from the first sidewall 406 at an angle, a third sidewall 410 extending from the second sidewall 408 at an angle, and an angle from the third sidewall 410. Extended fourth side wall 412, from The fourth sidewall 412 has a fifth sidewall 414 extending at an angle, a sixth sidewall 416 extending from the fifth sidewall 414 at an angle, and a seventh sidewall 418 extending from the sixth sidewall 416 at an angle. The outer casing 402 as shown in FIG. 8 is generally octagonal in shape with the battery 404 protruding between the first side wall 406 and the seventh side wall 418. However, the number and shape of the sidewalls can include any number of sidewalls and shapes that will secure the battery 404 to a surface such as a circuit board.

為輔助將外殼402連接至表面,如圖8中之具體實例中所展示,外殼402可包括自第一側壁406、第三側壁410、第五側壁412及第七側壁414延伸之複數個凸緣420,該複數個凸緣各自在其中具有開口422。凸緣420可用任何已知方式將外殼402連接至表面。舉例而言,凸緣402可熔接或以電子方式連接至作為電路板之此表面。 To assist in attaching the outer casing 402 to the surface, as shown in the specific example of FIG. 8, the outer casing 402 can include a plurality of flanges extending from the first side wall 406, the third side wall 410, the fifth side wall 412, and the seventh side wall 414. 420, the plurality of flanges each have an opening 422 therein. The flange 420 can connect the outer casing 402 to the surface in any known manner. For example, the flange 402 can be welded or electronically connected to this surface as a circuit board.

為以可釋放方式將電池404緊固於外殼402內,凸緣424自第二側壁408、第三側壁410、第四側壁412、第五側壁414及第六側壁416之第二末端405向內朝向外殼402之中心延伸。凸緣424的至少自第三側壁410、第四側壁412及第五側壁414延伸之部分可在電池404上方部分地延伸以輔助將電池緊固於外殼402內。 To secure the battery 404 in the outer casing 402 in a releasable manner, the flange 424 is inwardly from the second end 405 of the second side wall 408, the third side wall 410, the fourth side wall 412, the fifth side wall 414, and the sixth side wall 416 Extending toward the center of the outer casing 402. Portions of the flange 424 that extend at least from the third side wall 410, the fourth side wall 412, and the fifth side wall 414 may extend partially over the battery 404 to assist in securing the battery within the outer casing 402.

為進一步輔助將電池404緊固於外殼402內,外殼402包括第一可撓性突出物426、第二可撓性突出物428及第三可撓性突出物430,該等可撓性突出物各自向內朝向外殼402之中心延伸,以便在電池404裝設於外殼402中時可與電池404接觸且可在電池上方至少部分地延伸。 To further assist in securing the battery 404 within the outer casing 402, the outer casing 402 includes a first flexible protrusion 426, a second flexible protrusion 428, and a third flexible protrusion 430, such flexible protrusions Each extends inwardly toward the center of the outer casing 402 so as to be in contact with the battery 404 when the battery 404 is installed in the outer casing 402 and can extend at least partially over the battery.

如圖8中所描繪,第一可撓性突出物426穿過形成於凸緣424之一部分中的切口432自第二側壁408向上延伸,且與第一可撓性突出物426在直徑上對置之第二可撓性突出物428穿過形成於自第六側壁416延伸之凸緣424之一部分中的切口434自第六側壁416向上延伸。第一可撓性突出物426及第二可撓性突出物428兩者包含複數個片段,該複數個片段分別包括第一片段436、 438;自第一片段436、438以第一角度向上延伸之第二片段440、442;自第二片段440、442以第二角度延伸之第三片段444、448;及以第三角度遠離外殼402而延伸之第四片段450、452。第四片段450、452藉由在電池404***及自外殼402移除時允許可撓性突出物426、428遠離外殼402之中心的暫時變形來輔助釋放電池404及將電池緊固於外殼402內。第三可撓性突出物430自外殼402之第四側壁412實質上線性地延伸,且包括遠離外殼402而延伸以在電池404***及自外殼402移除時允許暫時變形的片段454。 As depicted in FIG. 8, the first flexible protrusion 426 extends upwardly from the second side wall 408 through a slit 432 formed in a portion of the flange 424 and is diametrically opposed to the first flexible protrusion 426. The second flexible protrusion 428 extends upwardly from the sixth side wall 416 through a slit 434 formed in a portion of the flange 424 extending from the sixth side wall 416. Both the first flexible protrusion 426 and the second flexible protrusion 428 comprise a plurality of segments, the plurality of segments including the first segment 436, respectively 438; second segments 440, 442 extending upward from a first segment 436, 438 at a first angle; third segments 444, 448 extending at a second angle from a second segment 440, 442; and away from the outer casing at a third angle The fourth segment 450, 452 extends 402. The fourth segment 450, 452 assists in releasing the battery 404 and securing the battery within the housing 402 by allowing temporary deformation of the flexible protrusions 426, 428 away from the center of the housing 402 when the battery 404 is inserted and removed from the housing 402. . The third flexible protrusion 430 extends substantially linearly from the fourth side wall 412 of the outer casing 402 and includes a segment 454 that extends away from the outer casing 402 to permit temporary deformation when the battery 404 is inserted and removed from the outer casing 402.

圖9至圖11說明頂部裝載式電池保持器500之第五具體實例。頂部裝載式電池保持器500包括經塑形以完全環繞電池504(例如,紐扣型電池)之外殼502。如圖11中所展示,外殼502可繫固至表面(例如,電路板)506,使得當電池504***至外殼502中時,外殼502將與表面506直接接觸。 9 to 11 illustrate a fifth specific example of the top loading battery holder 500. The top loading battery holder 500 includes a housing 502 that is shaped to completely surround the battery 504 (eg, a button type battery). As shown in FIG. 11, the outer casing 502 can be secured to a surface (eg, a circuit board) 506 such that when the battery 504 is inserted into the outer casing 502, the outer casing 502 will be in direct contact with the surface 506.

外殼502包括複數個側壁,其形成框架或罩籠以在電池504配置於其中時完全環繞電池504。如圖9至圖11中所展示,外殼502包括第一側壁508、自第一側壁508以一角度延伸之第二側壁510、自第二側壁510以一角度延伸之第三側壁512、自第三側壁512以一角度延伸之第四側壁514、自第四側壁514以一角度延伸之第五側壁516、自第五側壁516以一角度延伸之第六側壁518、自第六側壁518以一角度延伸之第七側壁520、自第七側壁520以一角度延伸之第八側壁522,及自第八側壁522以一角度延伸、與第一側壁508重疊且可與第一側壁接觸之第九側壁524。儘管圖9至圖11中展示九個側壁,但外殼502之側壁數目及形狀可變化以包括任何數目個側壁,該等側壁形成可將電池504緊固於由側壁形成之周邊內且確保電池504與含有電接點之表面506直接接觸的形狀。 The outer casing 502 includes a plurality of side walls that form a frame or cage to completely surround the battery 504 when the battery 504 is disposed therein. As shown in FIG. 9 to FIG. 11 , the outer casing 502 includes a first side wall 508 , a second side wall 510 extending from the first side wall 508 at an angle, and a third side wall 512 extending from the second side wall 510 at an angle. The third sidewall 512 extends from the fourth sidewall 514 at an angle, the fifth sidewall 516 extending from the fourth sidewall 514 at an angle, the sixth sidewall 518 extending from the fifth sidewall 516 at an angle, and the sixth sidewall 518 An angularly extending seventh side wall 520, an eighth side wall 522 extending from the seventh side wall 520 at an angle, and a ninth extending from the eighth side wall 522 at an angle, overlapping the first side wall 508 and contacting the first side wall Side wall 524. Although nine sidewalls are shown in FIGS. 9-11, the number and shape of the sidewalls of the outer casing 502 can be varied to include any number of sidewalls that can secure the battery 504 within the perimeter formed by the sidewalls and ensure the battery 504 The shape in direct contact with the surface 506 containing the electrical contacts.

為輔助外殼502至表面506之裝配(例如,取放裝配),外殼包括複數個凸緣526,其各自包括開口528。舉例而言,凸緣526可以電子方式連 接或熔接至表面506。在一具體實例中,表面506將具有負導電性,且外殼502將為電池504提供正導電性。 To aid in the assembly of the outer casing 502 to the surface 506 (eg, pick and place assembly), the outer casing includes a plurality of flanges 526, each of which includes an opening 528. For example, the flange 526 can be electronically connected Connected or welded to surface 506. In one embodiment, surface 506 will have a negative conductivity and housing 502 will provide positive conductivity to battery 504.

外殼502可包括圍繞外殼502自外殼502之在第三側壁512處的第一末端529連續地延伸至在第七側壁520處之第二末端531的突起527。為以可釋放方式將電池504緊固於外殼502內,電池保持器500、第一凸緣530、與第一凸緣530隔開之第二凸緣532及與第一凸緣530及第二凸緣532隔開之第三凸緣534自外殼502向內朝向外殼502之中心延伸。在直徑上彼此對置之第一凸緣530及第三凸緣534各自包括:各別的第一突出物538、539,其自外殼502之第二末端503向內朝向外殼502之中心延伸;各別的第二突出物540、541,其自第一突出物538、539向上朝向突起527延伸;各別的第三突出物542、543,其自第二突出物540、541以一角度朝向外殼502之中心延伸且在電池506裝設於外殼502中時在電池506上方延伸;及各別的第四突出物544、545,其自第三突出物542、543遠離外殼502之中心而延伸。第二凸緣532包括向內朝向外殼502之中心延伸的第一突出物548及以一角度遠離外殼502而延伸之第二突出物550。 The outer casing 502 can include a protrusion 527 that extends circumferentially from the first end 529 of the outer casing 502 at the third side wall 512 to the second end 531 at the seventh side wall 520. To releasably secure the battery 504 within the housing 502, the battery holder 500, the first flange 530, the second flange 532 spaced from the first flange 530, and the first flange 530 and the second The third flange 534, which is spaced apart by the flange 532, extends inwardly from the outer casing 502 toward the center of the outer casing 502. The first flange 530 and the third flange 534, which are diametrically opposed to each other, each include: a respective first protrusion 538, 539 extending inwardly from a second end 503 of the outer casing 502 toward a center of the outer casing 502; The respective second protrusions 540, 541 extend upwardly from the first protrusions 538, 539 toward the protrusion 527; the respective third protrusions 542, 543 are oriented at an angle from the second protrusions 540, 541 The center of the outer casing 502 extends and extends over the battery 506 when the battery 506 is installed in the outer casing 502; and the respective fourth protrusions 544, 545 extend from the center of the third protrusion 542, 543 away from the outer casing 502. . The second flange 532 includes a first protrusion 548 that extends inwardly toward the center of the outer casing 502 and a second protrusion 550 that extends away from the outer casing 502 at an angle.

圖12說明在下文中以參考數字600指定之頂部裝載式電池的第六具體實例,該頂部裝載式電池包括外殼602,電池604可配置於該外殼中,且覆蓋元件606實質上包圍外殼602且輔助將電池604緊固於外殼602內並與表面(例如,電路板)接觸。 12 illustrates a sixth embodiment of a top loading battery, designated hereinafter by reference numeral 600, which includes a housing 602 in which a battery 604 can be disposed, and a cover member 606 substantially surrounding the housing 602 and assisting The battery 604 is secured within the housing 602 and in contact with a surface (eg, a circuit board).

外殼602定界於第一末端606及第二末端608處,其中開口610在外殼602之第一末端606與第二末端608之間延伸。類似於外殼602,蓋罩604包括開口611使得當蓋罩604配置於外殼602上方時,外殼602之開口610及蓋罩606之開口611對準以允許容易接取電池保持器600之內部。外殼602包括第一側壁612、第二側壁614、第三側壁616、第四側壁618、第五側壁620、第六側壁622及第七側壁624,該等側壁依序以各種角度自彼此延伸以形成大體八邊形形狀 且實質上環繞電池604,其中電池604在第一側壁612與第七側壁624之間突出。然而,儘管圖12中描繪七個側壁,但外殼602之側壁數目及形狀可變化以包括將緊固電池604至諸如電路板之表面的任何數目個側壁及形狀。為輔助將外殼602連接至表面,外殼602包括複數個凸緣或足部632,該複數個凸緣或足部各自具有延伸穿過其之開口634。如圖12中所展示,凸緣632自第一側壁612、第三側壁616、第五側壁620及第七側壁624延伸。舉例而言,凸緣632可以電子方式連接或熔接至表面630,該表面可包括負接點,而外殼602可包括正接點。 The outer casing 602 is bounded at a first end 606 and a second end 608, wherein the opening 610 extends between the first end 606 and the second end 608 of the outer casing 602. Similar to the outer casing 602, the cover 604 includes an opening 611 such that when the cover 604 is disposed over the outer casing 602, the opening 610 of the outer casing 602 and the opening 611 of the cover 606 are aligned to allow easy access to the interior of the battery holder 600. The outer casing 602 includes a first side wall 612, a second side wall 614, a third side wall 616, a fourth side wall 618, a fifth side wall 620, a sixth side wall 622, and a seventh side wall 624. The side walls extend from each other at various angles in sequence. Forming a generally octagonal shape And substantially surrounding the battery 604, wherein the battery 604 protrudes between the first side wall 612 and the seventh side wall 624. However, although seven sidewalls are depicted in FIG. 12, the number and shape of the sidewalls of the outer casing 602 can be varied to include any number of sidewalls and shapes that will secure the battery 604 to a surface such as a circuit board. To assist in attaching the outer casing 602 to the surface, the outer casing 602 includes a plurality of flanges or feet 632, each having an opening 634 extending therethrough. As shown in FIG. 12, the flange 632 extends from the first side wall 612, the third side wall 616, the fifth side wall 620, and the seventh side wall 624. For example, the flange 632 can be electronically coupled or welded to the surface 630, which can include a negative contact, and the outer casing 602 can include a positive contact.

如圖12中所展示,自第二側壁614至第六側壁622,第一突出物634自外殼602之頂部末端635向內朝向外殼602之中心延伸。為輔助將電池604緊固於外殼602內,類似於第一具體實例之外殼100,外殼602包括在第二側壁614處自第一突出物634朝向第二側壁614之第一末端實質上垂直地延伸的第二突出物636,及在第六側壁622處自第一突出物634朝向第六側壁622之第一末端實質上垂直地延伸的第二突出物638。另外,外殼602包括自第三側壁616延伸之第一可撓性凸緣640、自第四側壁618延伸之第二可撓性凸緣642及自第五側壁620延伸之第三可撓性凸片644。第二突出物636及第三突出物638以及凸緣640、642、644中之每一者可彈性變形以允許電池404***及自外殼402移除。 As shown in FIG. 12, from the second side wall 614 to the sixth side wall 622, the first protrusion 634 extends inwardly from the top end 635 of the outer casing 602 toward the center of the outer casing 602. To assist in securing the battery 604 within the outer casing 602, similar to the outer casing 100 of the first embodiment, the outer casing 602 includes a substantially vertical portion from the first protrusion 634 toward the first end of the second side wall 614 at the second side wall 614 An extended second protrusion 636 and a second protrusion 638 extending substantially perpendicularly from the first protrusion 634 toward the first end of the sixth side wall 622 at the sixth side wall 622. Additionally, the outer casing 602 includes a first flexible flange 640 extending from the third side wall 616, a second flexible flange 642 extending from the fourth side wall 618, and a third flexible convex portion extending from the fifth side wall 620. Slice 644. Each of the second protrusion 636 and the third protrusion 638 and the flanges 640, 642, 644 are elastically deformable to allow the battery 404 to be inserted and removed from the outer casing 402.

外殼602進一步包括分別自外殼602之第二側壁614、第四側壁618及第六側壁622以一角度向外延伸的複數個凸片646,其與覆蓋元件606相互作用以將覆蓋元件606緊固至外殼602。 The outer casing 602 further includes a plurality of tabs 646 extending outwardly from the second side wall 614, the fourth side wall 618, and the sixth side wall 622 of the outer casing 602 at an angle that interact with the cover member 606 to secure the cover member 606 To the outer casing 602.

圖13至圖17描繪頂部裝載式電池保持器700之第七具體實例。如圖13中所展示,頂部裝載式電池保持器700包括:大體圓形之側壁702,其經輪廓化以實質上圍繞圓形電池704之外部周邊延伸;及負接點703,其固定至側壁702之周邊內的表面(亦即,電路板)705。側壁702在其第一末端706與第二末端708之間延伸以界定開口710,該開口允許在需要時使用小型工具自電池保持 器700提起電池704。凸緣712自側壁702之底部末端714實質上垂直地延伸以使電池保持器700穩定且允許將電池保持器700製造為單件式元件。複數個足部或焊料襯墊716、718、720自凸緣712延伸以進一步增添電池保持器700之穩定性。 13 to 17 depict a seventh specific example of the top loading battery holder 700. As shown in FIG. 13, top loading battery holder 700 includes a generally circular sidewall 702 that is contoured to extend substantially around the outer perimeter of circular battery 704, and a negative junction 703 that is secured to the sidewall. A surface (i.e., a circuit board) 705 within the perimeter of 702. The sidewall 702 extends between its first end 706 and the second end 708 to define an opening 710 that allows for retention from the battery using a small tool when needed The battery 700 lifts the battery 704. The flange 712 extends substantially perpendicularly from the bottom end 714 of the sidewall 702 to stabilize the battery holder 700 and allow the battery holder 700 to be fabricated as a one-piece component. A plurality of foot or solder pads 716, 718, 720 extend from the flange 712 to further enhance the stability of the battery holder 700.

複數個凸緣可彈性變形,或搭扣722、724、726彼此隔開且自側壁702之頂部末端728延伸。如例如在圖13及圖15中所描繪,凸緣722、724、726大約在側壁702之第一末端706、側壁702之第二末端708處及在側壁702的與側壁702之第一末端706及第二末端708大致等距的部位處自側壁702延伸。凸緣722、724、726關於側壁702之位置實現足夠空間量以便使用個人之拇指***電池704。 The plurality of flanges are resiliently deformable, or the buckles 722, 724, 726 are spaced apart from one another and extend from the top end 728 of the sidewall 702. As depicted, for example, in FIGS. 13 and 15, the flanges 722, 724, 726 are approximately at the first end 706 of the sidewall 702, at the second end 708 of the sidewall 702, and at the first end 706 of the sidewall 702 and the sidewall 702. The portion of the second end 708 that is substantially equidistant extends from the sidewall 702. The flanges 722, 724, 726 achieve a sufficient amount of space with respect to the position of the side wall 702 to be inserted into the battery 704 using a personal thumb.

如圖14至圖17中可見,凸緣722、724、726各自分別包含第一突起729、731、733、第一凸片730、732、734及第二凸片736、738、740。第一凸片30、732、734分別自突起729、731、733向內朝向電池保持器700之中心成角度,以將電池704保持於可釋放之固定位置處。第二凸片736、738、740分別自第一凸片736、738、740遠離電池保持器700之中心而延伸。在使用中,個人可藉由將壓力施加至凸緣722、724、726以迫使第一凸片730、732、734及第二凸片736、738、740以一角度遠離側壁702而臨時撓曲遠離側壁702來***或移除電池704。 As seen in Figures 14-17, the flanges 722, 724, 726 each include a first protrusion 729, 731, 733, a first tab 730, 732, 734, and a second tab 736, 738, 740, respectively. The first tabs 30, 732, 734 are angled inwardly from the protrusions 729, 731, 733 toward the center of the battery holder 700, respectively, to hold the battery 704 in a releasable fixed position. The second tabs 736, 738, 740 extend away from the center of the battery holder 700 from the first tabs 736, 738, 740, respectively. In use, an individual can temporarily flex by applying pressure to the flanges 722, 724, 726 to force the first tabs 730, 732, 734 and the second tabs 736, 738, 740 away from the sidewall 702 at an angle. The battery 704 is inserted or removed away from the side wall 702.

前述描述及隨附圖式說明本發明之原理、例示性具體實例及操作模式。然而,本發明不應被解釋為限於本文中所揭示之特定具體實例。在不脫離本發明之範圍的情況下,熟習此項技術者將瞭解到上文所論述之具體實例的變化。因此,上文所描述之具體實例及隨附圖式應被視為說明性而非限制性的。 The above description and the accompanying drawings illustrate the principles, illustrative embodiments and modes of operation of the invention. However, the invention should not be construed as limited to the particular embodiments disclosed herein. Variations of the specific examples discussed above will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention. The specific examples described above and the accompanying drawings are to be regarded as

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一種電池保持器,其經組態以與一電路板整合,該電池保持器包含:一外殼,其包括複數個側壁,該外殼經組態以實質上環繞配置於其中之一電池;及複數個可彈性變形之突出物,其自該外殼向內朝向該外殼之一中心延伸,以輔助將該電池緊固於該外殼內,且允許自該外殼移除該電池。 A battery holder configured to be integrated with a circuit board, the battery holder comprising: a housing including a plurality of sidewalls configured to substantially surround one of the batteries disposed therein; and a plurality of An elastically deformable protrusion extending inwardly from the outer casing toward a center of the outer casing to assist in securing the battery within the outer casing and permitting removal of the battery from the outer casing. 如請求項1所述之電池保持器,其進一步包含一固持元件,該固持元件經組態以在配置於該外殼中之該電池上方至少部分地延伸且可繫固至該外殼以將該電池緊固於該外殼內。 The battery holder of claim 1 further comprising a retaining member configured to extend at least partially over the battery disposed in the housing and to be secured to the housing to: Fastened in the housing. 如請求項2所述之電池保持器,其中該固持元件包含絕緣材料。 The battery holder of claim 2, wherein the holding member comprises an insulating material. 如請求項1所述之電池保持器,其中該外殼包含正導電材料。 The battery holder of claim 1, wherein the outer casing comprises a positively conductive material. 如請求項2所述之電池保持器,其中該固持元件完全透明以便准許查看該電池之極性。 A battery holder as claimed in claim 2, wherein the holding member is completely transparent to permit viewing of the polarity of the battery. 如請求項2所述之電池保持器,其中該固持元件包含:一第一支腳;一第二支腳,其與該第一支腳隔開且實質上平行於該第一支腳而延伸;及一第三支腳,其在該第一支腳與該第二支腳之間橫向地延伸。 The battery holder of claim 2, wherein the holding member comprises: a first leg; a second leg spaced apart from the first leg and extending substantially parallel to the first leg And a third leg extending laterally between the first leg and the second leg. 如請求項6所述之電池保持器,其中該固持元件包括在該第一支腳與該第三支腳之間的一第一開口及在該第二支腳與該第三支腳之間延伸的一第二開口。 The battery holder of claim 6, wherein the holding member comprises a first opening between the first leg and the third leg and between the second leg and the third leg A second opening extending. 如請求項6所述之電池保持器,其中該固持元件包括自該第一支腳之一內部表面以一角度延伸的一第一凸片及自該第二支腳之一內部表面以一角度延伸的一第二凸片。 The battery holder of claim 6, wherein the holding member comprises a first tab extending from an inner surface of one of the first legs at an angle and an inner surface from an inner surface of the second leg A second tab extending. 如請求項8所述之電池保持器,其中該外殼包括一側壁,該側壁 至少具有經組態以收納該第一凸片之一第一開口及經組態以收納該第二凸片之一第二開口,從而將該固持元件固定至該外殼。 The battery holder of claim 8, wherein the outer casing comprises a side wall, the side wall At least a first opening configured to receive the first tab and configured to receive a second opening of the second tab to secure the retaining element to the outer casing. 如請求項7所述之電池保持器,其中該外殼包括自其向外延伸之複數個凸片,所述複數個凸片經組態以藉由將所述凸片中之一者配置於該第一開口中且將所述凸片中之另一者配置於該第二開口中來將該固持元件固定至該外殼。 The battery holder of claim 7, wherein the outer casing includes a plurality of tabs extending outwardly therefrom, the plurality of tabs configured to be configured by configuring one of the tabs The first opening is disposed and the other of the tabs is disposed in the second opening to secure the retaining element to the outer casing. 如請求項3所述之電池保持器,其中該固持元件由絕緣塑膠製成。 The battery holder of claim 3, wherein the holding member is made of an insulating plastic. 如請求項1所述之電池保持器,其中所述側壁自彼此呈角度而延伸。 The battery holder of claim 1, wherein the side walls extend at an angle from each other. 如請求項1所述之電池保持器,其進一步包含一凸緣,該凸緣實質上圍繞該外殼之一周邊自該外殼之一第一末端向內朝向該外殼之該中心延伸。 The battery holder of claim 1 further comprising a flange extending substantially inwardly from a first end of the outer casing toward a center of the outer casing toward the center of the outer casing. 如請求項1所述之電池保持器,其中所述側壁包括可與該電路板接觸之一第一末端及包括自複數個所述側壁向內朝向該外殼之一中心延伸之一凸緣的一第二末端,該凸緣具有自該凸緣延伸的可與配置於該外殼中之該電池接觸以輔助將該電池緊固於該外殼內的複數個突出物。 The battery holder of claim 1, wherein the side wall includes a first end engageable with the circuit board and a flange including a flange extending inwardly from a plurality of the side walls toward a center of the outer casing A second end, the flange having a plurality of protrusions extending from the flange for contacting the battery disposed in the housing to assist in securing the battery within the housing. 一種用於持留一電池及傳送來自該電池之電力的設備,該設備包含:一負接點,其可固定至一安裝表面;一外殼,其可固定至該安裝表面且經組態以至少實質上環繞配置於該外殼內之該電池;及複數個凸緣,其自該外殼延伸從而以可釋放方式將該電池固定於該外殼內。 An apparatus for holding a battery and transmitting power from the battery, the apparatus comprising: a negative contact that can be secured to a mounting surface; a housing that can be secured to the mounting surface and configured to at least substantially Surrounding the battery disposed within the housing; and a plurality of flanges extending from the housing to releasably secure the battery within the housing. 如請求項15所述之設備,一固持元件經組態以繫固至該外殼且至少部分地將該電池緊固於該外殼內。 A device as claimed in claim 15 wherein a retaining element is configured to be secured to the outer casing and at least partially secure the battery within the outer casing. 如請求項15所述之設備,其中該外殼大體上為圓形。 The device of claim 15 wherein the outer casing is substantially circular. 如請求項15所述之設備,其中該外殼包含薄片金屬。 The device of claim 15 wherein the outer casing comprises sheet metal. 如請求項15所述之設備,其中所述凸緣各自包含至少一第一支腳及一第二支腳,其中該第一支腳經輪廓化以自該外殼向內延伸且在一已裝設狀態下在該電池上方部分地延伸,且該第二支腳經組態以延伸遠離該外殼。 The device of claim 15 wherein the flanges each comprise at least a first leg and a second leg, wherein the first leg is contoured to extend inwardly from the outer casing and is mounted In the set state, the battery extends partially above the battery and the second leg is configured to extend away from the housing. 如請求項15所述之設備,其中該外殼包括完全環繞該電池之複數個側壁。 The device of claim 15 wherein the outer casing comprises a plurality of side walls that completely surround the battery.
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