JP2009301979A - Electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electronic device with a small number of components capable of enhancing operability in case of exchanging batteries. <P>SOLUTION: A boxed housing unit 4 detachably mounted on the body 2 of the electronic device 1 has a negative terminal 10 on a wall at the negative-pole side of the battery, and a positive terminal 9 on the wall at the side of the battery. A battery housing box 3 is equipped with a size-D battery housing unit 12 for housing a size-D battery 6, and a size-C battery housing unit 15 for housing the size-C battery 7 embedded on the surface at the side opposite to the size-D battery housing unit 12. A connecting terminal 13 for the size-D battery is provided in a position according to the length of the size-D battery 6 on the wall at the positive-pole side of the size-D battery housing unit 12, and the size-D battery 6 is electrically connected to the positive terminal 9 through the connecting terminal 13 for the size-D battery. The connecting terminal 18 for the size-C battery is provided in the position according to the length of the size-C battery 7 on the wall at the positive-pole side of the size-C battery housing unit 15, and the size-C battery 7 is electrically connected to the positive terminal 9 through the connecting terminal 18 for the size-C battery. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic apparatus including a battery storage box that can store various types of batteries.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, devices that can store various types of batteries (single battery, AA battery, AA battery, etc.) are known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). This conventional apparatus is provided with two storage areas (first storage area and second storage area) and two holding members (first holding member and second holding member).

In a conventional apparatus, when storing a single battery, the two holding members are moved to the second storage area to leave the first storage area, and the single battery is stored in the first storage area. . Further, when storing the AA battery, the two holding members are moved to the first storage area to leave the second storage area, and the AA battery is stored in the second storage area. When storing the AA batteries, the two holding members are moved to the first storage area, the AA batteries are stored in the second storage area, and the AA batteries are mounted using the two holding members. Hold.
JP 2007-53047 A

  However, the conventional apparatus has a problem in that the number of fine parts such as the holding members (the first holding member and the second holding member) is large, so that the part cost increases accordingly. In addition, when replacing with a different type of battery, it is necessary to move the two holding members between the two storage areas, and there is a problem in that work for replacing the battery takes time. In particular, when storing the AA battery, it is necessary to hold the AA battery by two holding members, and there is a problem that it takes time and effort to store the battery.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an electronic apparatus that has a small number of parts and can improve workability when a battery is replaced.

  An electronic device of the present invention includes a battery storage box that is detachably attached to the device body and can store different types of batteries, and a box storage unit that is provided in the device body and stores the battery storage box. In the electronic device, the box storage portion is provided on a negative terminal provided on the negative wall side of the battery stored in the battery storage box and on a side wall portion of the battery stored in the battery storage box. A positive terminal, and the battery storage box is recessed in the battery storage box, the first battery storage part for storing the first battery, and the opposite side of the first battery storage part A second battery storage portion for storing a second battery having a size different from that of the first battery, the first battery storage portion including a second battery storage portion. On the wall on the positive electrode side, the first battery A first connection terminal is provided at a position corresponding to the first connection terminal, and the first battery can be electrically connected to the positive terminal via the first connection terminal, and the second battery storage unit The second battery is provided with a second connection terminal at a position corresponding to the length of the second battery on the positive wall of the second battery, and the second battery has the second connection terminal. It has the structure which can be electrically connected with the said positive terminal via.

  With this configuration, two batteries (a first battery and a second battery) having different dimensions (length and diameter) can be accommodated. In this case, a positive terminal is provided on the side wall portion of the box storage portion of the device body, and the positions of the first connection terminal and the second connection terminal of the battery storage box are the positions of the first battery and the second battery. It is set according to the length. Thereby, it is possible to easily cope with batteries having different lengths (first battery and second battery). The battery storage box is detachable from the device main body, and the first battery storage portion and the second battery storage portion are formed on opposite surfaces of the battery storage box. Therefore, when replacing with a different battery, it is only necessary to remove the battery storage box from the device main body and turn it over to the opposite side, thereby improving workability when replacing the battery. Also, the number of parts can be reduced as compared with the conventional case.

  In the electronic device of the present invention, the first notch portion having a size corresponding to the diameter of the first battery is formed on the wall of the first battery housing portion on the negative electrode side of the first battery. And the first battery can project through the first notch and project toward the negative terminal, and the second battery housing part has a wall on the negative electrode side of the second battery. The portion is provided with a second notch having a size corresponding to the diameter of the second battery, and the second battery passes through the second notch and faces the negative terminal. It has the structure which can protrude.

  With this configuration, when the first battery is stored in the first battery storage unit, the first battery protrudes from the first notch and comes into contact with the negative terminal, and the second battery is stored in the second battery storage unit. Then, it protrudes from the 2nd notch part and comes to contact a negative terminal. Thereby, it can respond to the battery (a 1st battery and a 2nd battery) from which a diameter differs.

  In the electronic device according to the aspect of the invention, the wall on the negative electrode side of the first battery of the first battery storage portion may be a wall portion on the positive electrode side of the second battery in the second battery storage portion. The wall part on the negative electrode side of the second battery of the second battery storage part is common to the wall part on the positive electrode side of the first battery in the first battery storage part. Have.

  With this configuration, the first notch (provided on the negative electrode side wall of the first battery housing portion) and the second notch (provided on the negative electrode wall of the second battery housing portion). ) Are provided on different walls of the battery storage box. This increases the structural strength of the battery storage box.

  In the electronic device according to the aspect of the invention, the space for storing the first battery in the first battery storage portion may be at least one different from the space for storing the second battery in the second battery storage portion. It has the structure which shares the space of the part.

  With this configuration, when the first battery and the second battery are stored simultaneously, the two batteries interfere with each other (collision). Thereby, it can prevent using a different kind of battery (a 1st battery and a 2nd battery) simultaneously. Further, by sharing the space between the first battery storage part and the second battery storage part, it is possible to achieve space saving and miniaturization.

  In the electronic device of the present invention, the battery storage box is recessed alongside the second battery storage portion, and a third battery for storing a third battery having a diameter different from that of the second battery. A battery housing portion, and a third connection terminal is provided at a position corresponding to the length of the third battery on the wall of the third battery housing portion on the positive electrode side of the third battery, The third battery is electrically connectable to the positive terminal via the third connection terminal, and the space for storing the third battery in the second battery storage portion is the first battery. 2 has a configuration in which at least a part of the space is shared with the battery storage space.

  With this configuration, three batteries (first battery, second battery, and third battery) having different dimensions (length and diameter) can be accommodated. In this case, if the second battery and the third battery are stored simultaneously, the two batteries interfere with each other (collision). Thereby, it can prevent using a different kind of battery (a 2nd battery and a 3rd battery) simultaneously. Further, by sharing the space between the second battery storage unit and the third battery storage unit, it is possible to achieve space saving and miniaturization.

  In the electronic device of the present invention, the third battery storage portion has a concave shape along the cylindrical shape of the third battery having a smaller diameter than the first and second batteries, and the box storage The portion includes a negative terminal for a third battery provided side by side with the negative terminal for the first and second batteries, and the height position of the negative terminal for the third battery is It is set lower than the height positions of the negative terminals for the first and second batteries, and the concave central angle of the third battery housing part is enlarged.

  With this configuration, the central angle of the concave shape of the third battery storage portion is set to be large, and when the third battery is stored in the third battery storage portion, the concave shape of the third battery storage portion is changed to the third shape. Battery will be wrapped. Thereby, the retention strength of the 3rd battery by the 3rd battery accommodating part can be made high.

  According to the present invention, a positive terminal is provided on a side wall portion of the box housing portion of the device body, and the positions of the first connection terminal and the second connection terminal of the battery storage box are set to the positions of the first battery and the second battery. By setting the length according to the length, it is possible to provide an electronic device having an effect that the number of parts is small and workability when replacing the battery can be improved.

  Hereinafter, electronic devices according to embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, the case of an electronic device used as a radio device for disasters is exemplified.

  A configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the electronic apparatus according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the device main body 2 of the electronic device 1 is provided with a box storage portion 4 for storing a battery storage box 3, and the stored battery storage is above the box storage portion 4. A cover 5 for covering the box 3 is attached. The battery storage box 3 can store different types of batteries (single battery 6, single battery 7, and AA battery 8) and is detachably attached to the box storage portion 4 of the device body 2.

  Here, the structure of the box accommodating part of the apparatus main body 2 is demonstrated with reference to drawings. As shown in FIG. 2, one positive terminal 9 is provided on the side wall of the box storage portion 4 (the side wall portion of the stored battery). The positive terminal 9 is shared by three batteries (single battery 6, AA battery 7, and AA battery 8). As shown in FIG. 4, two negative terminals (single single negative terminal 10 and single A negative terminal 11) are juxtaposed on the end wall of the box housing 4. Yes. It can be said that these negative terminals 10 and 11 are provided on the wall portion on the negative electrode side of the battery.

  Next, the configuration of the battery storage box 3 will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the battery storage box 3 is provided with a single battery storage portion 12 for storing a single battery 6. In this example, two single batteries 6 are stored in series in the single battery storage portion 12 (see FIG. 4). Moreover, the upper surface of the single battery storage part 12 has a concave shape along the outer peripheral shape (cylindrical shape) of the single battery 6.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a single connection terminal is provided at a position corresponding to the length of the single battery 6 on one wall of the single battery housing 12 (the wall on the positive electrode side of the single battery 6). 13 is provided. The positive electrode of the single battery 6 stored in the single battery storage unit 12 is electrically connected to the positive terminal 9 of the box storage unit 4 through the connection terminal 13 for single use.

  A single notch 14 having a size corresponding to the diameter of the single battery 6 is provided on the other wall of the single battery housing part 12 (the wall on the negative electrode side of the single battery 6). (See FIG. 2). As shown in FIG. 4, the negative electrode of the single battery 6 housed in the single battery housing part 12 passes through the single notch part 14 and protrudes outward, so that the single battery of the box housing part 4 The negative terminal 10 is electrically connected.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the single battery storage part for storing the single battery 7 is provided on the opposite surface (back surface) of the single battery storage part 12 of the battery storage box 3. 15 and an AA battery storage unit 16 for storing the AA battery 8 are juxtaposed. In this example, two AA batteries 7 are stored in series in the AA battery storage unit 15 (see FIG. 9). Alternatively, two AA batteries 8 are stored in series in the AA battery storage unit 16 (see FIG. 12). The upper surface of the AA battery storage unit 15 has a concave shape along the outer peripheral shape (cylindrical shape) of the AA battery 7, and the upper surface of the AA battery storage unit 16 is the outer periphery of the AA battery 8. It has a concave shape along the shape (cylindrical shape). Further, a holding rib 17 for holding the stored AA battery 8 from above is provided on the upper part of the AA battery storage unit 16.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the single battery connection terminal 15 is provided at one wall portion of the single battery storage portion 15 (the positive wall portion of the single battery 7) at a position corresponding to the length of the single battery 7. 18 is provided. The positive electrode of the single battery 7 stored in the single battery storage unit 15 is electrically connected to the positive terminal 9 of the box storage unit 4 through the single connection terminal 18.

  A notch portion 19 for a single battery having a size corresponding to the diameter of the single battery 7 is provided on the other wall portion of the single battery storage portion 15 (a wall portion on the negative electrode side of the single battery 7). (See FIG. 7). As shown in FIG. 9, the negative electrode of the single battery 7 stored in the single battery storage unit 15 protrudes through the single notch 19 and is used for the single battery of the box storage unit 4. Electrically connected to the negative terminal 10.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, one wall portion of the AA battery storage portion 16 (the wall portion on the positive electrode side of the AA battery 8) is used at a position corresponding to the length of the AA battery 8. A connection terminal 20 is provided. The positive electrode of the AA battery 8 stored in the AA battery storage unit 16 is electrically connected to the positive terminal 9 of the box storage unit 4 via the AA connection terminal 20.

  On the other wall portion of the AA battery storage portion 16 (the wall portion on the negative electrode side of the AA battery 8), a notch portion 21 for AA having a size corresponding to the diameter of the AA battery 8 is provided. (See FIG. 7). As shown in FIG. 12, the negative electrode of the AA battery 8 stored in the AA battery storage unit 16 protrudes through the AA notch 21, and is a negative terminal for the AA of the box storage unit 4. 11 is electrically connected.

  In this battery storage box 3, the negative electrode side wall portion of the single battery storage portion 12 (the negative electrode side wall portion of the single battery 6) is the negative electrode side wall portion of the single battery storage portion 15 (the single battery 7. The wall on the positive electrode side of the single battery housing portion 12 (the wall portion on the positive electrode side of the single battery 6) is the wall portion on the positive electrode side of the single battery housing portion 15. It is common with (the wall on the positive electrode side of the single battery 7). That is, the single notch portion 14 (provided on the negative electrode side wall portion of the single battery housing portion 12) and the single notch portion 19 (provided on the negative electrode side wall portion of the single battery housing portion 15). ) Are provided on opposite wall portions (facing wall portions) (see FIG. 1).

  As shown in FIG. 14, the single battery storage space of the single battery storage part 12 shares a part of the space with the single battery storage space of the single battery storage part 15. That is, it can be said that the single battery storage space of the single battery storage portion 12 and the single battery storage space of the single battery storage portion 15 partially overlap each other. In this case, the center of the single battery storage unit 12 and the center of the single battery storage unit 15 are set at the same position in the vertical direction (vertical direction in FIG. 14), and one negative terminal (for single and single use) The negative terminal 10) can be shared.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the AA battery storage space of the AA battery storage unit 15 shares a part of the AA battery storage space of the AA battery storage unit 16. That is, it can be said that the space for storing AA batteries in the AA battery storage unit 15 and the space for storing AA batteries in the AA battery storage unit 16 partially overlap each other. In this case, the height position of the AA battery negative terminal 11 is set to be lower than the height position of the single AA negative terminal 10 by a level difference L. The central angle of the concave shape on the upper surface of 16 is set large.

  About the electronic device 1 comprised as mentioned above, the operation | movement is demonstrated using FIGS.

  Here, first, the operation when the single battery 6 is housed will be described with reference to FIGS. When the single battery 6 is stored, the battery storage box 3 is stored in the box storage section 4 of the device body 2 with the single battery storage section 12 facing upward as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 3, the two single batteries 6 are stored in series in the single battery storage portion 12 of the battery storage box 3 (see FIG. 4). In the state stored in the single battery storage part 12, the negative electrode of the single battery 6 protrudes from the single cutout part 14 of the battery storage box 3, and the negative terminal for the single battery of the box storage part 4. Connect directly to 10. The positive electrode of the single battery 6 is connected to the single connection terminal 13 of the battery storage box 3, and is electrically connected to the positive terminal 9 of the box storage unit 4 via the single connection terminal 13.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 6 to 10, an operation when the single battery 7 is stored will be described. When the AA battery 7 is stored, the battery storage box 3 is stored in the box storage part 4 of the device body 2 with the AA battery storage part 15 facing upward as shown in FIG. When replacing the single battery 6 with the single battery 7, the battery storage box 3 is turned over and stored. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, the two AA batteries 7 are stored in series in the AA battery storage part 15 of the battery storage box 3 (see FIG. 9). In the state of being accommodated in the AA battery storage part 15, the negative electrode of the AA battery 7 projects from the notch part 19 for the AA of the battery storage box 3, and the negative terminal for the AA of the box storage part 4 Connect directly to 10. The positive electrode of the single battery 7 is connected to the single / two connection terminal 18 of the battery storage box 3, and is electrically connected to the positive terminal 9 of the box storage unit 4 via the single / two connection terminal 18.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13, an operation when the AA battery 8 is stored will be described. When the AA battery 8 is stored, the battery storage box 3 is stored in the box storage part 4 of the device body 2 with the AA battery storage part 16 facing upward. When replacing the AA battery 7 with the AA battery 8, the battery storage box 3 may be left as it is. Then, as shown in FIG. 11, the two AA batteries 8 are stored in series in the AA battery storage portion 16 of the battery storage box 3 (see FIG. 12). In the state of being accommodated in the AA battery storage part 16, the negative electrode of the AA battery 8 protrudes from the AA notch 21 of the battery storage box 3 and is connected to the AA negative terminal 11 of the box storage part 4. Connect directly. The positive electrode of the AA battery 8 is connected to the AA connection terminal 20 of the battery storage box 3, and is electrically connected to the positive terminal 9 of the box storage unit 4 through the AA connection terminal 20.

  According to such an electronic device 1 of the embodiment of the present invention, the positive terminal 9 is provided on the side wall portion of the box housing portion 4 of the device body 2, and the single connection terminal 13 of the battery housing box 3 is provided. By setting the position of the connection terminal 18 for the single battery according to the lengths of the single battery 6 and the single battery 7, the number of parts can be reduced and workability when replacing the battery is improved. Can do.

  That is, in the present embodiment, one battery storage box 3 can store two batteries (single battery 6 and single battery 7) having different dimensions (length and diameter). In this case, the positive terminal 9 is provided on the side wall portion of the box housing portion 4 of the device main body 2, and the positions of the single connection terminal 13 and the single connection terminal 18 of the battery storage box 3 are each single. It is set according to the length of the battery 6 and the single battery 7. Thereby, it is possible to easily cope with batteries having different lengths (single battery 6 and single battery 7). Further, the battery storage box 3 is detachable from the device main body 2, and the single battery storage portion 12 and the single battery storage portion 15 are formed on the opposite surfaces (back surface) of the battery storage box 3. . Therefore, when replacing with a different battery, it is only necessary to remove the battery storage box 3 from the device main body 2 and turn it over to the opposite side, thereby improving workability when replacing the battery. Also, the number of parts can be reduced as compared with the conventional case.

  In the present embodiment, when the single battery 6 is stored in the single battery storage part 12, the single battery 6 protrudes from the single cutout part 14 and comes into contact with the negative terminal 10. When the AA battery 7 is housed, it protrudes from the notch 19 for AA and comes into contact with the negative terminal 11. Thereby, it can respond to the battery (single battery 6 and single battery 7) from which a diameter differs.

  In the present embodiment, the single notch 14 (provided on the negative electrode side wall of the single battery storage unit 12) and the single notch 19 (the negative electrode side of the single battery storage 15). Are provided on different wall portions of the battery storage box 3. Thereby, the structural strength of the battery storage box 3 is increased.

  In the present embodiment, when the single battery 6 and the single battery 7 are stored simultaneously, the two batteries interfere with each other (collision). This can prevent simultaneous use of different types of batteries (single battery 6 and single battery 7). Further, by sharing the space between the single battery storage unit 12 and the single battery storage unit 15, it is possible to achieve space saving and miniaturization.

  In the present embodiment, three batteries (single battery 6, AA battery 7 and AA battery 8) having different dimensions (length and diameter) can be accommodated. In this case, if the AA battery 7 and the AA battery 8 are to be stored simultaneously, the two batteries interfere with each other (collision). Thereby, it can prevent using a different kind of battery (AA battery 7 and AA battery 8) simultaneously. Further, by sharing the space between the AA battery storage unit 15 and the AA battery storage unit 16, it is possible to achieve space saving and downsizing.

  In the present embodiment, the central angle of the concave shape on the upper surface of the AA battery storage unit 16 is set large, and when the AA battery 8 is stored in the AA battery storage unit 16, the AA battery storage unit 16 The AA battery 8 is encased in a concave shape on the top surface of the AA. Thereby, the retention strength of the AA battery 8 by the AA battery accommodating part 16 can be made high.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described above by way of example, but the scope of the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be changed or modified according to the purpose within the scope of the claims. is there.

  For example, in the above description, an example using a single battery as the first battery, an AA battery as the second battery, and an AA battery as the third battery has been described, but the scope of the present invention is limited to this. However, other types of batteries such as AAA batteries and AAA batteries may be used.

  As described above, the electronic device according to the present invention has an effect that the number of parts is small and the workability when replacing the battery can be improved, and is useful as a radio device for disasters.

Disassembled perspective view of electronic device and single battery in the present embodiment Disassembled perspective view of device body and battery storage box (single battery storage side) Exploded perspective view showing how to store a single battery A plan view showing a state in which a single battery is stored. Side view showing a state in which a single battery is stored Disassembled perspective view of electronic device, AA battery, and AA battery in this embodiment Disassembled perspective view of device body and battery storage box (AA / AA battery storage side) Exploded perspective view showing how to store the AA battery A plan view showing a state in which a single battery is stored. Side view showing a state in which an AA battery is stored Exploded perspective view showing how to store AA batteries A plan view showing a state in which an AA battery is stored. Side view showing a state in which AA batteries are stored Illustration of battery storage box (interference between single battery and single battery) Illustration of battery storage box (interference between AA batteries and AA batteries)

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Electronic device 2 Apparatus main body 3 Battery storage box 4 Box storage part 6 Single battery 7 AA battery 8 AA battery 9 Positive terminal 10 Single AA negative terminal 11 AA negative terminal 12 Single battery storage Part 13 Single connection terminal 14 Single cutout part 15 AA battery storage part 16 AA battery storage part 18 AA connection terminal 19 AA cutout part 20 AA connection terminal 21 AA cutout Notch

Claims (6)

A battery storage box that can be detachably attached to the device body and can store different types of batteries,
A box storage unit provided in the device main body for storing the battery storage box;
In electronic equipment with
The box storage part
A negative terminal provided on the negative wall of the battery stored in the battery storage box, and a positive terminal provided on a side wall of the battery stored in the battery storage box,
The battery storage box is
A first battery storage part that is recessed in the battery storage box and stores the first battery, and is recessed in a surface opposite to the first battery storage part, the dimensions of the first battery. A second battery storage portion for storing different second batteries,
A first connection terminal is provided at a position corresponding to the length of the first battery on the wall of the first battery housing portion on the positive electrode side of the first battery, And can be electrically connected to the positive terminal via the first connection terminal;
A second connection terminal is provided at a position corresponding to the length of the second battery on the positive electrode side wall of the second battery of the second battery housing, and the second battery The electronic device can be electrically connected to the positive terminal through the second connection terminal. A first notch having a size corresponding to the diameter of the first battery is provided on a wall of the first battery housing portion on the negative electrode side of the first battery, and the first battery is provided with a first notch. Can project through the first notch and toward the negative terminal;
A second notch having a size corresponding to the diameter of the second battery is provided on a wall of the second battery housing portion on the negative electrode side of the second battery, and the second battery. 2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device can protrude through the second cutout portion toward the negative terminal. The wall on the negative electrode side of the first battery of the first battery storage is the same as the wall on the positive side of the second battery in the second battery storage,
The wall portion on the negative electrode side of the second battery of the second battery storage portion is common to the wall portion on the positive electrode side of the first battery in the first battery storage portion. Item 3. The electronic device according to Item 1 or Item 2.   The first battery storage space of the first battery storage portion shares at least a part of the second battery storage space of the second battery storage portion. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein The battery storage box is
A third battery storage portion for storing a third battery that is recessed alongside the second battery storage portion and has a diameter different from that of the second battery;
A third connection terminal is provided at a position corresponding to the length of the third battery on the wall of the third battery housing portion on the positive electrode side of the third battery, and the third battery , And can be electrically connected to the positive terminal via the third connection terminal,
The space for storing the third battery in the second battery storage portion shares at least a part of the space for storing the second battery. The electronic device according to claim 4. The third battery storage portion has a concave shape along the cylindrical shape of the third battery having a smaller diameter than the first and second batteries,
The box housing portion includes a negative terminal for a third battery provided side by side with the negative terminal for the first and second batteries,
The height position of the negative terminal for the third battery is set lower than the height position of the negative terminal for the first and second batteries, and the center of the concave shape of the third battery housing portion. 6. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein a corner is enlarged.