Battery compartment

Abstract

The invention relates to a battery compartment (10) for contacting and accommodating a battery (12), wherein the battery compartment (10) has a bracket (14) for contacting and supporting the battery (12) and a holder (16) for mounting the battery compartment (10) on a vehicle (40), wherein the bracket (14) is movably mounted on the holder (16) so that the bracket (14) can be adjusted into a removal position (E) for engaging and removing the battery (12) and an operating position (B) for discharging and / or charging the battery (12), wherein the bracket (14) has an ejector (20) which ejects the battery (12) in the removal position (E), preferably automatically or after the ejector is actuated. The invention also relates to a vehicle with such a battery compartment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a battery compartment for contacting and accommodating batteries, wherein the battery compartment has a bracket for contacting and supporting the batteries and a retainer for mounting the battery compartment on a vehicle, wherein the bracket is movably mounted on the retainer so that the bracket can be adjusted into a removal position for engaging and removing the battery and an operating position for discharging and / or charging. Background Art

[0002] EP2207365A1 shows a battery compartment which does not have a provision for automatically ejecting the battery. The battery must be removed from the compartment by hand. Summary of the invention

[0003] Based on this, the object of the present invention is to further improve the battery compartment known from the prior art and to provide a battery compartment which allows simple removal of the batteries.

[0004] In order to achieve this task, a battery compartment for accommodating a battery in contact and a vehicle comprising the battery compartment are proposed. The battery compartment has a bracket for contacting and supporting the battery and a holder for mounting the battery compartment on the vehicle, wherein the bracket is movably mounted on the holder so that the bracket can be adjusted into a removal position for engaging and removing the battery and an operating position for discharging and / or charging the battery, and the bracket has an ejector, which preferably ejects the battery in the removal position automatically or after actuating the ejector. In the vehicle, the battery compartment can be moved in the direction of a handle of a user and / or a vehicle. Advantageous designs and extended designs of the present invention are described below.

[0005] It should be pointed out that the features and measures mentioned individually in the following description can be combined with one another in any technically appropriate manner and explain further embodiments of the invention. The description particularly additionally characterizes and explains the invention in detail in conjunction with the drawings.

[0006] Advantageous exemplary embodiments of the present invention are schematically shown in the drawings and are described below. In the various drawings, identical parts are always labeled with the same reference numerals, so that these reference numerals are usually also only described once.

[0007] According to the invention, it is proposed to equip the bracket with an ejector, which preferably ejects the battery in the removal position automatically or after actuation. The battery can thus be easily removed.

[0008] In the battery compartment, the bracket can be connected to the holder via a sleeve, wherein the bracket can be rotated around the sleeve. This ensures a simple and long-distance rotation of the bracket.

[0009] It can be provided that the joining direction of the battery is in the plane of the rotation direction of the bracket. This enables simple charging and discharging of the battery compartment.

[0010] The sleeve can advantageously be spaced apart from the edge of the carrier in the radial direction with respect to the rotation and is preferably positioned in the central region of the carrier 14. This allows for a less drastic rotation, since the radius of the trajectory is smaller than the absolute dimensions of the battery compartment. In the case of a cuboid battery compartment, the radius of the rotation is smaller than the longitudinal dimension of the battery compartment.

[0011] The ejector can generate a force for releasing the battery and releasing the battery contact by means of a spring positioned between the ejector and the bracket, wherein the bracket preferably has a guide structure, thereby enabling automatic release of the battery.

[0012] The support can expediently be formed by at least two housing parts which surround the electronic circuit board. The housing parts can complement each other and seal the circuit board in a waterproof manner.

[0013] The bracket can be covered by a cover that can be tilted about the axial direction of rotation and has a lock. In addition, the battery also has a cover integrally, so that no separate cover is needed.

[0014] The pushbutton and the socket are accessible from the outside. This allows the drive connected to the battery compartment for the power supply to be switched on and off. The drive is connected to the plug by means of a cable.

[0015] In a special embodiment, the ejector is actuated in such a way that a pressure is exerted on the battery in the joining direction, thereby releasing the battery. The battery can thus be released by hand without having to hold the battery by hand.

[0016] The sleeve can be covered by the battery in the axial direction, so that there is a small projection of the battery with respect to the rotational direction.

[0017] The vehicle can be, in particular, a baby stroller, a golf bag, a handcart, a walker and / or a scooter. The vehicle has at least one handle, wherein the battery compartment can be moved in the direction of the handle of the user and / or the vehicle. The user thus does not have to walk around the vehicle to the battery, but can operate the battery compartment from a position suitable for the vehicle's operational movement.

[0018] The battery compartment can be fixed to a portion of the vehicle, in particular a strut, by means of a holder, wherein the fixing can be effected by force fit and / or form fit, the holder being provided, for example, for producing a clamping force.

[0019] The holder is rigidly connected to the vehicle, while the bracket, which is movably mounted on the holder, can be rotated relative to the vehicle.

[0020] The battery compartment can be arranged in particular on the left side in the direction of movement of the vehicle, so that simple one-handed operation is possible.

[0021] The cover of the battery compartment can be folded over so that the cover preferably forms an angle with the section, for example the strut.

[0022] Advantageous embodiments of the present invention are schematically shown in the drawings and are described below. In the various drawings, identical parts are always labeled with the same reference numerals, so these reference numerals are usually also only described once. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 The battery compartment is shown in different positions;

[0024] Figure 2 Different perspective views of the battery compartment are shown;

[0025] Figure 3 An exploded view of the battery compartment as well as cross-sectional and perspective views are shown;

[0026] Figure 4 shows an exploded view of the bracket with the cover; and

[0027] Figure 5 A vehicle is shown with a schematic battery compartment in different positions. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The figure shows the battery compartment 10 mounted at a section 42 of a vehicle 40, which may be a stroller. The section 42 may be a diagonal brace.

[0029] The battery compartment has a cover 32 which can be turned over to open. The cover can be locked by means of a lock 34. The cover can be turned over so that the cover and the bracket are at an angle.

[0030] In order to charge and discharge the battery compartment with the batteries, the battery compartment can be moved from the operating position into the discharge position and back again in a rotational movement. The battery is joined along a joining direction 1, which is in the plane of the rotational direction 2 or parallel to it. The cover 32 is tilted along an axial direction 4 which is perpendicular to the plane of the rotational direction. To remove the battery, the ejector 20 can be actuated by means of a pressure force D directed inwards in the joining direction, wherein the ejector releases the battery.

[0031] The battery 10 can be inserted into the opened compartment and contact the contacts 31. The contacts are connected to the drive 35, in particular at the wheel of the vehicle 40, via a cable. In addition, the cable can be connected to the socket 39 for transmitting power. A USB socket 37 or an alternative universal socket can also be used to charge external devices or to charge the battery. In addition, a switch 36 for switching on the drive or the battery can be provided. The contacts can be electrically connected to the circuit board 30, which can maintain the electronic control of the battery and / or the drive.

[0032] The carrier can be constructed from two housing parts 28, 26, which enclose a circuit board 30. The outer housing part 26 is accessible from the outside and the inner housing part 28 forms a support for the battery 12. The cover 32 locks the battery arranged thereon and encloses the battery so that it is not affected by moisture and dirt. An ejector can be mounted on the inner housing part 28.

[0033] A sleeve 22 is formed in the bracket, which cooperates with a rotating projection 23 of the holder 16. The rotating projection protrudes from the holder and engages from the outside in a recess of the sleeve, thus creating a connection that can be rotated. The recess of the sleeve is formed in the outer housing part 26 and is formed as a projection on the side facing the inner housing part 28. The inner projection engages in a groove 21 on the inner housing part. A screw can be screwed into the rotating projection via the sleeve, which provides a rotatable connection.

[0034] The holder 16 may comprise a plate 15 which is screwed to the holder 16 , such that the segment 42 is positioned between the plate and the holder 16 .

[0035] An arc-shaped profile 17 for rotation is provided on the side of the holder facing the support, which profile can serve as a guide in the rotation direction 2 .

Claims

1. A battery compartment (10) for receiving a battery (12) in a contacting manner, wherein: The battery compartment (10) comprises a bracket (14) for contacting and supporting a battery (12) and a holder (16) for mounting the battery compartment (10) on a vehicle (40), wherein the bracket (14) is movably mounted on the holder (16) so that the bracket (14) can be adjusted into a removal position (E) for engaging and removing the battery (12) and an operating position (B) for discharging and / or charging the battery (12), characterized in that the bracket (14) has an ejector (20) which ejects the battery (12) in the removal position (E) automatically or after actuation of the ejector, wherein the battery is configured to be chargeable via a USB socket (37), wherein the bracket (14) is covered by a cover (32) and has a lock (34), wherein the cover (32) can be flipped along an axial direction (4) in a plane perpendicular to the rotation direction (2) of the bracket (14).

2. The battery compartment (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that The bracket (14) is connected to the holder (16) via a sleeve (22), wherein the bracket (14) is rotatable around the sleeve (22).

3. The battery compartment (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that The engagement direction (1) of the battery (12) is in the plane of the rotation direction (2) of the bracket (14).

4. The battery compartment (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that The sleeve (22) is spaced apart from an edge (24) of the bracket (14) in a radial direction (3) with respect to rotation.

5. The battery compartment (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that The sleeve (22) is positioned in a central region of the bracket (14).

6. The battery compartment (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The ejector (20) generates a force via a spring positioned between the ejector (20) and the bracket (14).

7. The battery compartment (10) according to claim 6, characterized in that The bracket (14) has a guiding structure.

8. The battery compartment (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The carrier (14) is composed of at least two housing parts (26, 28) which enclose an electronic circuit board (30).

9. The battery compartment (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The button (36) and the socket (38) are accessible from the outside.

10. The battery compartment (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: When pressure (D) is applied to the battery (12) in the joining direction (1), the ejector (20) is actuated, thereby releasing the battery (12).

11. The battery compartment (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that The sleeve (22) is covered by the battery (12) in the axial direction (4).

12. A vehicle (40) comprising a battery compartment (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that: The battery compartment (10) is movable in the direction of a user's and / or a handlebar (44) of a vehicle (40).

13. The vehicle (40) according to claim 12, characterized in that The vehicle (40) is a stroller, a golf bag, a handcart, a walker and / or a scooter.

14. The vehicle (40) according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that The holder (16) is fastened to a section (42) of the vehicle (40), wherein the fastening can be effected by force-fitting and / or form-fitting.

15. The vehicle (40) according to claim 14, characterized in that The section (42) is a diagonal brace.

16. The vehicle (40) according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that The holder (16) is rigidly connected to the vehicle (40), and the bracket (14) movably mounted on the holder (16) is movable.

17. The vehicle (40) according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that The battery compartment (10) is arranged on the left side along the movement direction (5) of the vehicle (40).

18. The vehicle (40) according to claim 14, characterized in that The cover (32) of the battery compartment (10) can be turned over, so that the cover (32) and the section (42) form an angle.

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