Electronic device

Abstract

An electronic device includes a housing, a first magnet, and a battery. The housing includes a battery assembly slot and an opening. The battery assembly slot is located inside the housing, and the opening is located on one side of the housing and communicates with the battery assembly slot. The first magnet is disposed inside the housing. The battery is disposed inside the battery assembly slot and is located in a power supply position. The battery has a second magnet. The first magnet or the second magnet is selectively movable relative to the housing, generating a magnetic repulsion force between the first magnet and the second magnet, and the magnetic repulsion force drives the battery to move out of the battery assembly slot through the opening.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an electronic device, and more particularly to an electronic device having a battery. Prior Technology

[0002] Generally, electronic devices employ either built-in or removable batteries. Built-in batteries encapsulate the battery within the device and are securely mounted using adhesives, screws, or other fixing structures. While this helps improve structural stability, it makes battery repair and replacement difficult, hindering product reuse and the promotion of a circular economy.

[0003] In contrast, removable battery designs typically utilize mechanical structures such as openable back covers or sliding clips, making battery replacement or repair easier. However, these mechanisms are prone to wear and tear from frequent use, leading to loose back covers, reduced dust and water resistance, and consequently affecting the device's durability and structural strength. Furthermore, the exposed mechanical structure can detract from the device's overall aesthetics. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above, in one embodiment, an electronic device is provided, including a housing, a first magnet, and a battery. The housing includes a battery assembly slot and an opening, the battery assembly slot being located inside the housing, and the opening being located on one side of the housing and communicating with the battery assembly slot. The first magnet is disposed inside the housing. The battery is disposed inside the battery assembly slot and located in a power supply position, and the battery has a second magnet. The first magnet or the second magnet is selectively movable relative to the housing, causing a magnetic repulsion force between the first magnet and the second magnet, and the magnetic repulsion force drives the battery to move out of the battery assembly slot through the opening.

[0005] In summary, the electronic device of this invention generates magnetic repulsion through the movement of the first or second magnet. This magnetic repulsion drives the battery to move out of the battery assembly slot through the opening, making the battery easier to repair and replace. This facilitates recycling and reuse, achieving the goals of reducing waste, promoting the circular economy, and sustainable development. Furthermore, the electronic device eliminates the need for complex mechanical structures (such as openable back covers or sliding latch mechanisms), which not only extends the device's lifespan but also enhances its overall aesthetics. Simple Explanation of the Diagram

[0006] Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of the first embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention. Figure 2 is another exploded perspective view of the first embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention. Figure 3 is a perspective view of the first embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention. Figure 4 is an animated diagram of battery disassembly in the first embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention. Figure 5 is a diagram showing the battery disassembly process following Figure 4. Figure 6 is an animated diagram of the battery installation process in the first embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention. Figure 7 is an exploded perspective view of the second embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention. Figure 8 is another exploded perspective view of the second embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention. Figure 9 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention. Figure 10 is an animated diagram of battery disassembly in a second embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention. Figure 11 is a diagram showing the battery disassembly process following Figure 10. Figure 12 is an animated diagram of the battery installation process in the second embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention. Figure 13 is an exploded perspective view of the third embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention. Figure 14 is another exploded perspective view of the third embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention. Figure 15 is a perspective view of the third embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention. Figure 16 is an animated diagram of battery disassembly in the third embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention. Figure 17 is a diagram showing the battery disassembly process following Figure 16. Figure 18 is an animated diagram of the battery installation process in the third embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention. Implementation

[0007] It should be noted that in the descriptions of the various embodiments, the terms "first" and "second" are used to describe different elements, and these elements are not limited by such predicates. Furthermore, for ease of explanation and clarity, the thickness or dimensions of the elements in the drawings are exaggerated, omitted, or approximated for the understanding and reading of those skilled in the art. The dimensions of each element are not exactly their actual dimensions and are not intended to limit the implementation of the invention; therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to size, without affecting the effects and objectives achieved by the invention, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this invention. The same reference numerals will be used to denote the same or similar elements in all drawings.

[0008] Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a first embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention, Figure 2 is another exploded perspective view of a first embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention, and Figure 3 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention. As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the electronic device 1 of the present invention includes a housing 10, a first magnet 15, and a battery 20. In some embodiments, the electronic device 1 may be various electronic products. For example, electronic products include consumer electronic products (such as tablet computers, cameras, or wearable devices), household electronic products (such as electric fans, vacuum cleaners, or sockets), computer peripherals (such as keyboards, mice, or routers), or medical electronic devices (such as thermometers, blood pressure monitors, or blood glucose meters), etc. The present invention is not limited thereto.

[0009] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the housing 10 includes a battery assembly slot 11 and an opening 12. The battery assembly slot 11 is located inside the housing 10, and the opening 12 is located on one side of the housing 10 and communicates with the battery assembly slot 11. In this embodiment, the housing 10 has a cover plate 17, and the cover plate 17 can be removed to install the components of the electronic device 1 into the housing 10, or to remove the components for repair or replacement.

[0010] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the battery assembly slot 11 inside the housing 10 is used to install the battery 20, wherein the battery 20 can be inserted into the battery assembly slot 11 through the opening 12 on one side of the housing 10 or removed from the battery assembly slot 11 through the opening 12. In some embodiments, the battery 20 may be a disposable battery (e.g., an alkaline battery or a lithium battery) or a rechargeable battery (e.g., a lithium-ion battery or a nickel-metal hydride battery).

[0011] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, a first magnet 15 is disposed inside the housing 10. The number of first magnets 15 can be one or more, and each first magnet 15 can be a permanent magnet (such as a neodymium iron boron magnet or an AlNiCo magnet). In this embodiment, two first magnets 15 are fixed inside the housing 10. For example, each first magnet 15 can be fixed inside the housing 10 by means of adhesion, snap-fit, embedding, or locking. Each first magnet 15 is located on the side of the battery assembly slot 11 opposite to the opening 12, and the two first magnets 15 are spaced apart from each other. In other embodiments, the first magnets 15 may not be fixed to the housing 10. For example, the first magnets 15 can be assembled inside the housing 10 and can move relative to the housing 10; this invention is not limited in this respect.

[0012] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the battery 20 is disposed inside the battery assembly slot 11 and located in a power supply position (as shown in Figures 1 and 3). When the battery 20 is in the power supply position, it can provide the power required by the electronic components in the electronic device 1. As shown in Figure 3, in this embodiment, an electrical connector 18 is disposed inside the housing 10. The electrical connector 18 is adjacent to the battery assembly slot 11. For example, the electrical connector 18 may be adjacent to the battery assembly slot 11 and exposed on the inner surface of the battery assembly slot 11. The battery 20 has an electrical connection portion 211, which may be a conductive contact. When the battery 20 is in the power supply position (as shown in Figure 3), the electrical connection portion 211 of the battery 20 is electrically connected to the electrical connector 18, enabling the battery 20 to supply power.

[0013] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the battery 20 has a second magnet 25. The number of second magnets 25 can be one or more, and the second magnets 25 can be permanent magnets (such as neodymium iron boron magnets or AlNiCo magnets). In this embodiment, there are two second magnets 25 fixed to an inner side 24 of the battery 20 near the first magnet 15. This inner side 24 is the side of the battery 20 opposite to the opening 12. For example, each second magnet 25 can be fixed to the inner side 24 of the battery 20 by means of adhesion, snap-fit, embedding, or locking, and the two second magnets 25 are spaced apart from each other. Therefore, when the battery 20 moves relative to the housing 10, each second magnet 25 also moves synchronously with the battery 20.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first magnet 15 or the second magnet 25 can be selectively moved relative to the housing 10, generating a magnetic repulsion force between them. This repulsion force can drive the battery 20 out of the battery assembly slot 11 through the opening 12, making the battery 20 easier to repair and replace. This facilitates recycling and reuse, reducing waste, promoting the circular economy, and achieving sustainable development goals. Furthermore, the horizontal magnetic repulsion force between the first magnet 15 and the second magnet 25 can also drive the battery 20 to a power supply position, making it easier to install and use, and improving the connection stability between the battery 20 and the electrical connector 18. In addition, the electronic device 1 does not require complex mechanical structures (such as an openable back cover or a sliding latch mechanism), which not only improves the lifespan of the electronic device 1 but also enhances its overall aesthetics. The following describes the disassembly and installation methods of the battery 20 in various embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0015] Figure 4 is a flowchart illustrating the battery disassembly operation of the first embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention, and Figure 5 is a flowchart illustrating the battery disassembly operation following Figure 4. As shown in Figures 2 to 4, the battery assembly slot 11 may have at least one first slide groove 111 and at least one second slide groove 112. The number of first slide grooves 111 corresponds to the number of second slide grooves 112, and one first slide groove 111 corresponds to one second slide groove 112. The corresponding first slide grooves 111 and second slide grooves 112 are connected to each other. The battery 20 has guide posts 201, the number of which corresponds to the number of first slide grooves 111, meaning the number of guide posts 201 also corresponds to the number of second slide grooves 112. When the battery 20 is placed in the battery assembly slot 11, the guide posts 201 can move movably within the first slide groove 111 or the second slide groove 112. When the battery 20 moves relative to the housing 10, the battery 20 can be guided by the guide posts 201 to move along the first slide groove 111 and the second slide groove 112. In this way, the combination of the first slide groove 111, the second slide groove 112 and the guide posts 201 provides guidance for the installation and removal path of the battery 20. The first slide groove 111 and the second slide groove 112 can limit the guide posts 201 to prevent misoperation during the installation and removal of the battery 20.

[0016] As shown in Figures 2 to 4, in the first embodiment, there are two first slide grooves 111 and two second slide grooves 112. The two first slide grooves 111 are adjacent to the inner side 24 of the battery 20 and are spaced apart from each other. The extension direction of each first slide groove 111 is parallel to the edge of the inner side 24 of the battery 20. One end of each second slide groove 112 is connected to the end of each first slide groove 111, and the other end of each second slide groove 112 extends towards the opening 12. Preferably, each second slide groove 112 is perpendicular to each first slide groove 111. In the first embodiment, the position of the first magnet 15 corresponds to the second slide groove 112 connected to one end of the first slide groove 111. Preferably, each second slide groove 112 can correspond to one first magnet 15. When the battery 20 is in the powered position, the guide post 201 of the battery 20 is confined within the first groove 111. Furthermore, the battery 20 has an operating side 23, which is opposite to the inner side 24 and is adjacent to the opening 12. Therefore, when a user wishes to move the battery 20 relative to the housing 10, they can use their hand or a tool to contact the operating side 23 of the battery 20, thereby using friction to move the battery 20.

[0017] As shown in Figure 3, in the first embodiment, the surface of the first magnet 15 facing the second magnet 25 and the surface of the second magnet 25 facing the first magnet 15 have the same pole (e.g., both are S poles or N poles). When the battery 20 is in the power supply position, each of the first magnets 15 and each of the second magnets 25 is offset from each other. As shown in Figure 4, when the battery 20 needs to be disassembled (e.g., it needs to be recycled, replaced, or repaired), the user can use the operating side 23 to control the battery 20 to move from the power supply position (as shown in Figure 3) relative to the housing 10 along the first slide groove 111 (as indicated by arrow L1 in Figure 4), so as to drive each of the second magnets 25 to move synchronously, so that each of the second magnets 25 approaches each of the first magnets 15. Specifically, the first magnet 15 is positioned to correspond to one end of the second slide 112 connected to the first slide 111. When the positions of the second magnets 25 correspond to the positions of the first magnets 15, the guide posts 201 of the battery 20 are located at the ends of the second slides 112 near the first slides 111. The first magnets 15 and the second magnets 25 can generate magnetic repulsion, and the magnetic repulsion can drive the battery 20 to move along the second slide 112 toward the opening 12 (as shown by arrow L2 in Figure 5), so that the battery 20 is moved out of the battery assembly slot 11 from the opening 12, thereby achieving the purpose of disassembling the battery 20.

[0018] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, in the first embodiment, the operating side 23 of the battery 20 is further provided with an anti-slip structure 231. For example, the anti-slip structure 231 can be a rib, a groove, an anti-slip coating, or an anti-slip patch, etc., to make it easier for the user to control the movement of the battery 20.

[0019] Figure 6 is an animated diagram of battery installation according to the first embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention. As shown in Figure 6, when the battery 20 needs to be installed into the battery assembly slot 11, the user can manipulate the battery 20 to align with the opening 12 and insert it into the battery assembly slot 11 (as indicated by arrow L3 in Figure 6), and make each guide post 201 of the battery 20 enter each of the second slides 112, so that the battery 20 can move along the second slides 112 toward the first slides 111. When each guide post 201 of the battery 20 is located at one end of each first slide 111 adjacent to the second slide 112, the user can manipulate the battery 20 to move along the first slide 111 toward the electrical connector 18, so that the electrical connection part 211 of the battery 20 is electrically connected to the electrical connector 18 and is located in the above-mentioned power supply position. Preferably, the end of the first slide groove 111 that is not connected to the second slide groove 112 can face the electrical connector 18. The position of the first magnet 15 corresponds to the second slide groove 112 connecting to one end of the first slide groove 111. When each guide post 201 is limited to the second slide groove 112, the position of each second magnet 25 on the battery 20 corresponds to the position of each first magnet 15. When the user manipulates the battery 20 to move along the first slide groove 111 toward the electrical connector 18, the horizontal repulsive force between each first magnet 15 and each second magnet 25 can also make the battery 20 move along the first slide groove 111 relative to the housing 10 toward the electrical connector 18, and make the battery 20 securely connected to the electrical connector 18. It should be noted that when each guide post 201 of the battery 20 moves from the second slide groove 112 to the first slide groove 111, the repulsive force between the first magnet 15 and the second magnet 25 can be easily overcome by the user's operation, so that the guide post 201 enters the first slide groove 111 without hindering the installation of the battery 20.

[0020] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the battery 20 has a first side 21 and a second side 22 facing each other. The first side 21 and the second side 22 are connected to the two ends of the inner side 24. The electrical connection part 211 is disposed on the first side 21. The housing 10 has at least one elastic member 30. In this embodiment, the elastic member 30 is a spring and there are two of them. One end of each elastic member 30 is connected to a stop block 31. The elastic member 30 abuts against the second side 22 of the battery 20 through the stop block 31, so that the battery 20 can be kept in the power supply position and the electrical connection part 211 and the electrical connector 18 can maintain a good electrical connection effect.

[0021] As shown in Figure 4, during the disassembly of battery 20, when the user moves battery 20 from the power supply position (as shown in Figure 3) relative to housing 10 along the first slide groove 111, battery 20 can press against stop 31 to compress elastic member 30, so that elastic member 30 does not obstruct the movement of battery 20. As shown in Figure 6, during the installation of battery 20, when the user inserts battery 20 into battery assembly slot 11 aligned with opening 12, battery 20 can also press against stop 31 to compress elastic member 30 and accumulate elastic force, so that elastic member 30 does not obstruct the movement of battery 20. Furthermore, during the installation of battery 20, when battery 20 moves along second slide groove 112, so that each guide post 201 is located at one end of each first slide groove 111 adjacent to the second slide groove 112, the elastic force of elastic member 30 can push battery 20 along first slide groove 111 toward electrical connector 18, thus helping battery 20 move to the aforementioned power supply position. Furthermore, as shown in Figures 3 and 6, in this embodiment, the corner of the battery 20 near the stop 31 has a first inclined surface 202, and the side of the stop 31 adjacent to the opening 12 has a second inclined surface 312. When the battery 20 is inserted into the battery assembly slot 11 through the opening 12 (as shown in Figure 6), the battery 20 can press against the second inclined surface 312 of the stop 31 through the first inclined surface 202, and can more smoothly drive the stop 31 to move, so that the battery 20 can enter the battery assembly slot 11.

[0022] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the housing 10 may have at least one first guide portion 101, and the stop block 31 may have at least one second guide portion 311. The stop block 31 is movably connected to the first guide portion 101 via the second guide portion 311. In this embodiment, the first guide portion 101 is a guide rail and there are two of them. The two first guide portions 101 are spaced apart from each other, and the extending direction of each first guide portion 101 is the same as the extending direction of the first slide groove 111. The second guide portion 311 is a guide groove and there are two of them. The two second guide portions 311 are slidably connected to the two first guide portions 101 to avoid the stop block 31 from shifting or shaking during movement. In some embodiments, the structures of the first guide portion 101 and the second guide portion 311 can also be interchanged or other linear guide structures can be selected. This invention is not limited.

[0023] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, at least one magnetic component 16 may be disposed inside the housing 10. The magnetic component 16 may be a permanent magnet (such as a neodymium iron boron magnet or an alnico magnet), or it may be a component made of magnetically conductive materials such as iron, cobalt, nickel, or steel. Alternatively, it may be a component made of materials or composite materials that can respond to magnetic fields, such as aluminum, copper, or silicon steel. The magnetic component 16 may also be made of other materials, not limited to those listed. In this embodiment, there are two magnetic components 16 fixed inside the housing 10. For example, each magnetic component 16 may be fixed inside the housing 10 by means of adhesion, snap-fit, or locking. Each magnetic component 16 is located on the side of the battery assembly slot 11 opposite to the opening 12, and the two magnetic components 16 are spaced apart from each other.

[0024] As shown in Figure 3, when the battery 20 is in the power-on position, each magnetic component 16 and each second magnet 25 on the battery 20 can attract each other, allowing the battery 20 to remain in the power-on position and maintain a good electrical connection. For example, when the magnetic component 16 is a permanent magnet, the surface of the magnetic component 16 facing the second magnet 25 and the surface of the second magnet 25 facing the magnetic component 16 are opposite poles. When the battery 20 is in the power-on position, the position of the magnetic component 16 corresponds to the position of the second magnet 25, causing the magnetic component 16 and the second magnet 25 to attract each other.

[0025] Figure 7 is an exploded perspective view of a second embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention, Figure 8 is another exploded perspective view of a second embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention, and Figure 9 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention. As shown in Figures 7 to 9, the similarity between this embodiment and the first embodiment described above is at least that the electronic device 1a of this embodiment also includes a housing 10a, a first magnet 15a, and a battery 20a. The housing 10a includes a battery assembly slot 11a, an opening 12a, and a cover plate 17a. The cover plate 17a is removable. The battery assembly slot 11a is located inside the housing 10a. The opening 12a is located on one side of the housing 10a and communicates with the battery assembly slot 11a. The battery 20a is disposed inside the battery assembly slot 11a and is located in a power supply position (as shown in Figures 7 and 9). The first magnet 15a is disposed inside the housing 10a, and the battery 20a has a second magnet 25a. The differences between this embodiment and the first embodiment will be further explained below.

[0026] As shown in Figures 7 to 9, in this embodiment, the electrical connector 18 in the housing 10a is located on the side of the battery assembly slot 11a away from the opening 12a. The battery 20a has a first side 21a, a second side 22a, and an inner side 24a. The inner side 24a is the side of the battery 20a away from the opening 12a. The first side 21a and the second side 22a are respectively connected to opposite ends of the inner side 24a. The electrical connection part 211 is located on the inner side 24a of the battery 20a. When the battery 20a is in the power supply position (as shown in Figure 9), the electrical connection part 211 is electrically connected to the electrical connector 18, enabling the battery 20a to supply power. There is one second magnet 25a, which is located on the first side 21a of the battery 20a.

[0027] Figure 10 is a battery disassembly animation of the second embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention, and Figure 11 is a battery disassembly animation following Figure 10. As shown in Figures 9 to 11, compared with the first embodiment described above, this embodiment uses the movement of the first magnet 15a to generate a magnetic repulsion force between the first magnet 15a and the second magnet 25a, thereby driving the battery 20a to move out of the battery assembly slot 11a through the opening 12a.

[0028] As shown in Figures 7 to 9, the electronic device 1a of this embodiment includes a movable member 40 and a limiting member 45. The movable member 40 is a plate disposed within the housing 10a. The movable member 40 is adjacent to the battery assembly slot 11a and the first side 21a of the battery 20a, and the movable member 40 is movable relative to the housing 10a. There is one first magnet 15a disposed on the movable member 40. When the movable member 40 moves relative to the housing 10a, the first magnet 15a also moves synchronously with the movable member 40.

[0029] As shown in Figures 7 to 9, in the second embodiment, the surface of the first magnet 15a facing the second magnet 25a and the surface of the second magnet 25a facing the first magnet 15a are of the same polarity (e.g., both are S or N poles). When the battery 20a is in the power supply position (as shown in Figure 9), the first magnet 15a and the second magnet 25a are misaligned. Here, the first magnet 15a is closer to the opening 12a than the second magnet 25a. The magnetic repulsion between the first magnet 15a and the second magnet 25a can act as a thrust that causes the battery 20a to move into the battery assembly slot 11a, making the inner side 24a of the battery 20a more firmly abut against the inner side of the battery assembly slot 11a, and making the electrical connection part 211 firmly connected to the electrical connector 18. As shown in Figure 10, when the battery 20a needs to be disassembled (e.g., for recycling, replacement, or repair), the user can manipulate the movable part 40 to move relative to the housing 10a (as shown by arrow L4 in Figure 10) to drive the first magnet 15a to move synchronously, so that the first magnet 15a approaches the second magnet 25a. When the position of the first magnet 15a is far away from the opening 12a relative to the second magnet 25a (as shown in Figure 10), the magnetic repulsion between the first magnet 15a and the second magnet 25a can drive the battery 20a to move in the direction of the opening 12a (as shown by arrow L5 in Figure 11), thereby moving the battery 20a out of the battery assembly slot 11a from the opening 12a, achieving the purpose of disassembling the battery 20a.

[0030] As shown in Figures 8 and 9, the movable member 40 may have a first end 41 and a second end 42 opposite to each other. The first end 41 is adjacent to the opening 12a. In this embodiment, the first end 41 faces the opening 12a. A first elastic body 13 is provided inside the housing 10a, and one end of the first elastic body 13 abuts against the second end 42 of the movable member 40. When the user manipulates the movable member 40 to move relative to the housing 10a, the second end 42 of the movable member 40 can press against the first elastic body 13 to accumulate elastic force (as shown in Figure 10). When the user releases the movable member 40, the elastic force of the first elastic body 13 can drive the movable member 40 to move back to its original position for the next operation. As shown in Figure 8, in this embodiment, the housing 10a has a through hole 19. The position of the through hole 19 corresponds to the first end 41 of the movable member 40. The user can use a tool to pass through the through hole 19 to move the movable member 40 relative to the housing 10a. When the user does not manipulate the movable member 40, the first end 41 of the movable member 40 abuts against the wall of the housing 10a.

[0031] Figure 12 is an animation of battery installation according to a second embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention. As shown in Figure 12, in the second embodiment, when the battery 20a needs to be installed into the battery assembly slot 11a, the user can manipulate the battery 20a to be aligned with the opening 12a and inserted into the battery assembly slot 11a (as shown by arrow L6 in Figure 12). This allows the electrical connection part 211 of the battery 20a to be electrically connected to the electrical connector 18 and placed in the power supply position. During the process of the battery 20a moving to the power supply position (as shown in Figure 9), the first magnet 15a and the second magnet 25a are misaligned. When the first magnet 15a is close to the opening 12a relative to the second magnet 25a, the magnetic repulsion between the first magnet 15a and the second magnet 25a can act as a pushing force to move the battery 20a into the battery assembly slot 11a, thereby achieving the purpose of battery 20a installation. This also makes the inner side 24a of the battery 20a more firmly abut against the inner side of the battery assembly slot 11a, and makes the electrical connection part 211 firmly connected to the electrical connector 18.

[0032] As shown in Figures 8 and 9, the limiting member 45 is disposed within the housing 10a, and the battery 20a has a limiting portion 26 for connection with the limiting member 45. In this embodiment, the limiting member 45 is a hook, and the limiting portion 26 of the battery 20a is a slot. When the battery 20a is in the power supply position (as shown in Figure 9), the limiting member 45 is connected to the limiting portion 26 of the battery 20a, thereby limiting the battery 20a and maintaining a good electrical connection.

[0033] As shown in Figures 9 and 10, the limiting member 45 can move relative to the housing 10. During the disassembly of the battery 20a, when the user manipulates the movable member 40 to move relative to the housing 10a, the movable member 40 can drive the limiting member 45 to move relative to the housing 10a, so that the limiting member 45 separates from the limiting part 26 of the battery 20a and releases the battery 20a. Therefore, the magnetic repulsion force generated by the first magnet 15a and the second magnet 25a can drive the battery 20a to move in the direction of the opening 12a.

[0034] As shown in Figures 9 and 10, in this embodiment, a second elastic body 14 is further provided inside the housing 10a, with one end of the second elastic body 14 abutting against the limiting member 45. The movable member 40 has a first guide slope 401, and the limiting member 45 has a second guide slope 451. During the disassembly of the battery 20a, when the user manipulates the movable member 40 to move relative to the housing 10a, the first guide slope 401 of the movable member 40 can press against the second guide slope 451 of the limiting member 45, thereby driving the limiting member 45 to move away from the battery 20a and compressing the second elastic body 14 to accumulate elastic force, so that the limiting member 45 separates from the limiting part 26 of the battery 20a (as shown in Figure 10). When the user releases the movable member 40, the elastic force of the second elastic body 14 can drive the limiting member 45 to reset. As shown in Figure 12, during the installation of battery 20a, when the user manipulates battery 20a to align with opening 12a and insert into battery assembly slot 11a, battery 20a can press against limiting member 45 to move away from battery 20a and compress second elastic body 14 to accumulate elastic force. When battery 20a is installed in the power supply position (as shown in Figure 9), the elastic force of second elastic body 14 can drive limiting member 45 to reset and connect to limiting part 26 of battery 20a, so that battery 20a is limited.

[0035] As shown in Figures 8 and 9, in this embodiment, a magnetic component 28 is further provided on the battery 20a. The magnetic component 28 can be a permanent magnet (such as a neodymium iron boron magnet or an AlNiCo magnet), or it can be a component made of magnetically conductive materials such as iron, cobalt, nickel, or steel. Alternatively, it can be a component made of materials or composite materials that can respond to magnetic fields, such as aluminum, copper, or silicon steel. The magnetic component 28 can also be made of other materials, not limited to those listed. In this embodiment, there is one magnetic component 28, located on the first side 21a of the battery 20a, and the magnetic component 28 is closer to the opening 12a than the second magnet 25a. As shown in Figure 9, when the battery 20a is in the power supply position, the magnetic component 28 can attract the first magnet 15a, allowing the battery 20a to remain in the power supply position and maintain a good electrical connection.

[0036] Figure 13 is an exploded perspective view of a third embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention, Figure 14 is another exploded perspective view of a third embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention, and Figure 15 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention. As shown in Figures 13 to 15, the similarity between this embodiment and the first embodiment is at least that the electronic device 1b of this embodiment also includes a housing 10b, a first magnet 15b, and a battery 20b. The housing 10b includes a battery assembly slot 11b, an opening 12b, and a cover plate 17b. The cover plate 17b is removable. The battery assembly slot 11b is located inside the housing 10b. The opening 12b is located on one side of the housing 10b and communicates with the battery assembly slot 11b. The battery 20b is disposed inside the battery assembly slot 11b and is located in a power supply position (as shown in Figures 13 and 15). The first magnet 15b is disposed inside the housing 10b, and the battery 20b has a second magnet 25b. The differences between this embodiment and the first embodiment will be further explained below.

[0037] As shown in Figures 13 to 15, in this embodiment, the electrical connector 18 of the housing 10b is located on the side of the battery assembly slot 11b away from the opening 12b. The battery 20b has an inner side 24b, which is the side of the battery 20b away from the opening 12b. The electrical connection part 211 is located on the inner side 24b of the battery 20b. When the battery 20b is in the power supply position (as shown in Figure 15), the electrical connection part 211 is electrically connected to the electrical connector 18, enabling the battery 20b to supply power. There is one second magnet 25b, which is located on the inner side 24b of the battery 20b.

[0038] Figure 16 is an animation of battery removal according to the third embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention, and Figure 17 is a continuation of the animation of battery removal according to Figure 16. As shown in Figures 16 and 17, compared with the first embodiment described above, this embodiment uses the movement of the first magnet 15b to generate a magnetic repulsion force between the first magnet 15b and the second magnet 25b, so as to drive the battery 20b to move out of the battery assembly slot 11b through the opening 12b by means of the magnetic repulsion force.

[0039] As shown in Figures 13 to 15, the electronic device 1b of this embodiment includes an operating member 50, which is a knob rotatably disposed within the housing 10b. The operating member 50 is adjacent to the inner side 24b of the battery assembly slot 11b and the battery 20b. A first magnet 15b is provided on one side of the operating member 50. When the operating member 50 rotates relative to the housing 10b, the first magnet 15b also moves synchronously with the operating member 50; for example, the first magnet 15b can rotate around the center of the operating member 50. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the operating member 50 has an operating part 501, and the cover plate 17b has a through hole 171. The operating part 501 is located in the through hole 171 of the cover plate 17b and protrudes outside the housing 10b, allowing the user to control the rotation of the operating member 50 via the operating part 501 using their hand or a tool.

[0040] As shown in Figures 14 and 15, in the third embodiment, when the battery 20b is in the power supply position (as shown in Figures 13 and 15), the first magnet 15b and the second magnet 25b maintain a distance. As shown in Figure 16, when the battery 20b needs to be disassembled (e.g., for recycling, replacement, or repair), the user can operate the operating component 50 to rotate in a rotational direction (as shown by arrow L7 in Figure 16) to drive the first magnet 15b to move synchronously towards the second magnet 25b. When the position of the first magnet 15b corresponds to the second magnet 25b, the surface of the first magnet 15b facing the second magnet 25b and the surface of the second magnet 25b facing the first magnet 15b are of the same polarity (e.g., both are S or N poles). The magnetic repulsion between the first magnet 15b and the second magnet 25b drives the battery 20b to move towards the opening 12b (as shown by arrow L8 in Figure 17), causing the battery 20b to be moved out of the battery assembly slot 11b through the opening 12b, thus achieving the purpose of disassembling the battery 20b.

[0041] As shown in Figures 14 and 15, in this embodiment, the operating member 50 is further connected to a torque member 51, which is a torsion spring and provides a torque opposite to the aforementioned rotation direction (as indicated by arrow L7 in Figure 16). During the removal of the battery 20b, when the user rotates the operating member 50 relative to the housing 10b, the torque member 51 can be twisted. When the user releases the operating member 50, the torque of the torque member 51 can drive the operating member 50 to move and reset for the next operation.

[0042] As shown in Figures 14 and 15, the operating member 50 is further connected to a positioning member 52, and the battery 20b has a positioning part 27 for the positioning member 52 to be connected to. In this embodiment, the positioning member 52 is a hook, and the positioning part 27 of the battery 20b is a slot. When the battery 20b is in the power supply position (as shown in Figure 15), the positioning member 52 is connected to the positioning part 27 of the battery 20b, so that the battery 20b is limited to the power supply position and maintains a good electrical connection effect. In addition, during the disassembly of the battery 20b, when the operating member 50 rotates in the above-mentioned rotation direction (as shown by arrow L7 in Figure 16), the operating member 50 can drive the positioning member 52 to move relative to the housing 10, so that the positioning member 52 separates from the positioning part 27 of the battery 20b and releases the battery 20b. Therefore, the magnetic repulsion force generated by the first magnet 15b and the second magnet 25b can drive the battery 20b to move in the direction of the opening 12b.

[0043] Figure 18 is a flowchart illustrating the battery installation process of the third embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention. As shown in Figure 18, in the third embodiment, when the battery 20b needs to be installed into the battery assembly slot 11b, the user can manipulate the battery 20b to align with the opening 12b and insert it into the battery assembly slot 11b (as indicated by arrow L9 in Figure 18). Furthermore, during the installation process of the battery 20b, the battery 20b can press against the positioning member 52 to drive the operating member 50 to rotate relative to the housing 10b. When the battery 20b is in the power supply position (as shown in Figure 15), the torque of the torque member 51 can drive the operating member 50 to reset and connect the positioning member 52 to the positioning part 27 of the battery 20b, so that the battery 20b is limited and maintains a good electrical connection effect.

[0044] As shown in Figures 14 and 15, at least one magnetic element 53 can be disposed inside the housing 10. The magnetic element 53 can be a permanent magnet (such as a neodymium iron boron magnet or an AlNiCo magnet), or it can be a component made of magnetically conductive materials such as iron, cobalt, nickel, or steel. Alternatively, it can be a component made of materials or composite materials that can respond to magnetic fields, such as aluminum, copper, or silicon steel. The magnetic element 53 can also be made of other materials, not limited to the listed raw materials. In this embodiment, there is one magnetic element 53, which is fixed to the operating component 50. For example, the magnetic element 53 can be fixed to the operating component 50 by means of adhesion, snap-fit, or locking. The magnetic element 53 and the first magnet 15b are located on opposite sides of the operating component 50, and the magnetic element 53 and the second magnet 25b together form a ring structure. When the operating component 50 rotates relative to the housing 10b, the magnetic element 53 also rotates around the center of the operating component 50.

[0045] As shown in Figure 15, when the battery 20b is in the power-on position, each magnetic component 53 and each second magnet 25b on the battery 20b can attract each other, allowing the battery 20b to remain in the power-on position and maintain a good electrical connection. For example, when the magnetic component 53 is a permanent magnet, the surface of the magnetic component 53 facing the second magnet 25b and the surface of the second magnet 25b facing the magnetic component 53 are opposite poles. When the battery 20b is in the power-on position, the position of the magnetic component 53 corresponds to the position of the second magnet 25b, allowing the magnetic component 53 and the second magnet 25b to attract each other.

[0046] Although the technical content of the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications and refinements made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention should be included within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the appended claims.

[0047] 1, 1a, 1b: Electronic devices 10, 10a, 10b: Shell 101: First Guidance Section 11, 11a, 11b: Battery assembly slots 111: First Slide 112: Second Slide 12, 12a, 12b: Opening 13: First elastic body 14: Second elastic body 15, 15a, 15b: First magnet 16: Magnetic components 17, 17a, 17b: Cover plate 171: Through hole 18: Electrical connectors 19: Perforation 20, 20a, 20b: Batteries 201: Guide column 202: First inclined plane 21,21a: First side 211: Electrical connection part 22,22a: Second side 23: Operation side 231: Anti-slip structure 24, 24a, 24b: inner side 25, 25a, 25b: Second magnet 26: Limiting part 27: Positioning Department 28: Magnetic components 30: Elastic component 31: Stop 311: Second Guiding Section 312:Second slope 40: Active items 401: First guiding ramp 41: First end 42: Second end 45: Limiting component 451: Second guiding ramp 50: Operating components 501: Operations Department 51: Torque component 52: Positioning component 53: Magnetic components L1~L9: Arrows

Claims

1. An electronic device comprising: A housing includes a battery assembly slot and an opening, the battery assembly slot being located inside the housing, and the opening being located on one side of the housing and communicating with the battery assembly slot; a first magnet being disposed inside the housing; and a battery being disposed inside the battery assembly slot and located at a power supply position, the battery having a second magnet; wherein the first magnet or the second magnet is selectively movable relative to the housing, such that a magnetic repulsion force is generated between the first magnet and the second magnet, and the magnetic repulsion force drives the battery to move out of the battery assembly slot through the opening.

2. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the battery is selectively movable relative to the housing to drive the second magnet to move synchronously.

3. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the battery assembly slot has a first slide and a second slide, the first slide and the second slide are in communication with each other, the battery has a guide post that is selectively movable in the first slide or the second slide; the battery is selectively movable along the first slide to drive the second magnet to generate the magnetic repulsion force corresponding to the first magnet, and the magnetic repulsion force drives the battery to move along the second slide, so that the battery is removed from the battery assembly slot through the opening.

4. The electronic device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the first slide and the second slide are perpendicular to each other.

5. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the battery has a first side and a second side opposite to each other, and the housing has an elastic member that abuts against the second side by a stop.

6. The electronic device as claimed in claim 5, wherein the stop is attached to one end of the elastic member.

7. The electronic device as claimed in claim 5, wherein the housing has a first guide portion, the stop has a second guide portion, and the stop is movably connected to the first guide portion via the second guide portion.

8. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the battery has an operating side adjacent to the opening, and the operating side is provided with an anti-slip structure.

9. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1 further includes a movable member disposed within the housing, the first magnet disposed on the movable member, the movable member being selectively movable relative to the housing to drive the first magnet to move synchronously.

10. The electronic device as claimed in claim 9, wherein the movable member has a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first end being adjacent to the opening, and a first elastic body is disposed within the housing, one end of the first elastic body abutting against the second end of the movable member.

11. The electronic device as claimed in claim 9, wherein when the position of the first magnet is far from the opening relative to the second magnet, the magnetic repulsion between the first magnet and the second magnet drives the battery to move toward the opening.

12. The electronic device as claimed in claim 11 further includes a limiting member disposed within the housing, the battery having a limiting portion, the limiting member being assembled to the limiting portion of the battery to limit the battery to the power supply position.

13. The electronic device as claimed in claim 12, wherein when the movable member moves relative to the housing, the movable member causes the limiting member to move relative to the housing, thereby separating the limiting member from the limiting portion of the battery.

14. The electronic device as claimed in claim 13, wherein a second elastic body is disposed within the housing, one end of the second elastic body abutting against the limiting member.

15. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1 further includes an operating member rotatably disposed within the housing, the first magnet being disposed on the operating member, the operating member being selectively rotatable in a rotational direction to drive the first magnet to move synchronously.

16. The electronic device as claimed in claim 15, wherein the actuating element is coupled to a torque member that provides a torque opposite to the direction of rotation.

17. The electronic device as claimed in claim 15, wherein the operating element is connected to a positioning element, the battery has a positioning portion, and the positioning element is assembled to the positioning portion of the battery to limit the battery to the power supply position.

18. The electronic device as claimed in claim 17, wherein when the operating member rotates in the rotation direction, the operating member causes the positioning member to move relative to the housing, thereby separating the positioning member from the positioning portion of the battery.

19. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a magnetic element is disposed inside the housing, and when the battery is in the power supply position, the magnetic element attracts the second magnet on the battery.

20. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a magnetic element is disposed on the battery, and when the battery is in the power-on position, the magnetic element and the first magnet attract each other.

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