Elastic probe for side-mounted battery charging seat and battery charging seat

Abstract

The utility model relates to an elastic probe for a side-mounted battery charging seat and the battery charging seat. The elastic probe comprises a mounting shell; the needle head can reciprocate relative to the mounting shell, the needle head comprises a tail end and a head end, the tail end is arranged on the mounting shell, and the head end extends out of the opening; the elastic piece is arranged in the mounting shell, one end of the elastic piece abuts against the needle head, and the elastic piece is used for driving the needle head to reset; wherein in the natural state of the elastic probe, the ratio of the length of the head end to the length of the tail end is 0.8-1.6. Within the range of the length of the head end and the length of the tail end, the tail end has a large proportion, it is guaranteed that when the needle head is laterally pressed, the connection strength and lateral stress resistance strength of the needle head are improved, the swing angle of the needle head is reduced, and therefore abrasion of the needle head and an installation shell is reduced. And the problem of failure caused by frequent fracture and deflection is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of electrical connectors, and particularly to an elastic probe and a battery charging base for a side-mounted battery charging base. Background Art

[0002] Portable hand-held tools and mobile electronic devices are widely popular due to their convenience and efficiency. These devices are usually equipped with removable rechargeable batteries, which is not only environmentally friendly but also greatly reduces the long-term use cost through the repeated use of the batteries. To improve the charging efficiency, many devices are equipped with dedicated charging devices, and connectors are used to achieve the electrical connection between the battery and the charging base. In the related art, the traditional charging base is a vertically inserted type for charging, and the requirements for the connector for electrical connection at the charging location are relatively low. For a side-mounted battery charging base suitable for simultaneous charging of multiple batteries, there are challenges in the structural strength of the connector, and traditional connectors are prone to problems such as fracture. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Based on this, in view of the above technical problems, it is necessary to provide an elastic probe and a battery charging base for a side-mounted battery charging base with high strength.

[0004] An elastic probe for a side-mounted battery charging base, the elastic probe comprising:

[0005] A mounting shell, disposed in the battery charging base, the mounting shell having a hollow structure, an accommodation cavity provided inside the mounting shell, and an opening provided at one end of the mounting shell, the opening communicating the accommodation cavity with the outside;

[0006] A needle head, capable of reciprocating relative to the mounting shell, the needle head including a tail end and a head end, the tail end being disposed in the mounting shell, and the head end extending out from the opening; and

[0007] An elastic member, disposed in the mounting shell, one end of the elastic member abutting against the needle head and used for driving the needle head to reset;

[0008] Wherein, in the natural state of the elastic probe, the ratio of the length of the head end to the length of the tail end is 0.8 - 1.6.

[0009] In one embodiment, in the natural state of the elastic probe, the ratio of the length of the head end to the length of the tail end is 1 - 1.5.

[0010] In one embodiment, the mounting shell includes a shoulder, the shoulder being arranged to match the tail end, and an inwardly tapered port portion is provided at the end of the shoulder, and the port portion is used for limiting the tail end in the mounting shell.

[0011] In one embodiment, the port portion is machined by CNC.

[0012] In one embodiment, the tail end includes a straight tail and a tapered tail. In the natural state of the elastic probe, the straight tail corresponds to the shoulder, the outer diameter of the straight tail is equal to that of the head end, and the outer diameter of the tapered tail is greater than that of the head end.

[0013] In one embodiment, the ratio of the length of the port portion to the length of the head end is 0.2 - 0.8.

[0014] In one embodiment, the ratio of the length of the port portion to the length of the head end is 0.4 - 0.8.

[0015] In one embodiment, the distance between the outer surface of the needle and the inner surface of the mounting shell is less than 0.02 mm.

[0016] A battery charging base is provided with the above-mentioned elastic probe.

[0017] In one embodiment, the battery charging base includes an integrally formed body, and the body includes:

[0018] A seat body;

[0019] A middle column, provided on the seat body and having at least two mounting surfaces; and

[0020] At least two charging slots, which are formed by the seat body and the middle column. Each charging slot corresponds to each mounting surface, and each charging slot has an opening facing a first direction, and the opposite direction of the first direction is defined as the direction in which the battery is installed in the charging slot;

[0021] Wherein, the charging slot includes a bottom wall for supporting the battery. The seat body is provided with a first groove portion, and the first groove portion constitutes the bottom wall of the charging slot. The first groove portion is provided with the elastic probe for electrically connecting with the terminal of the battery.

[0022] Compared with the traditional elastic probe, within the range of the head end length and the tail end length above, the tail end has a longer proportion, which ensures that when the needle is laterally pressed, the connection strength and the anti-lateral stress strength of the needle are improved, the swing angle is reduced, thereby reducing the wear of the needle and the mounting shell, and is applicable to the charging base for side-mounted batteries, and can withstand at least 2000 times of battery charging, avoiding the problems of frequent breakage, skew and failure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the battery charging base in an embodiment of the present application.

[0024] Figure 2 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the first groove portion in an embodiment of the present application.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view when the battery is installed on the side in an embodiment of the present application.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic cross-sectional view after the battery is installed in an embodiment of the present application.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural view of a traditional elastic probe.

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of an elastic probe in an embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of an elastic probe in another embodiment of the present application. Detailed implementation manners

[0030] To make the above objects, features, and advantages of the present application more apparent and understandable, the following will describe the detailed implementation manners of the present application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to fully understand the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without departing from the connotation of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0031] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that if there are terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., the orientation or positional relationship indicated by these terms is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of the present application.

[0032] In addition, if there are terms such as "first" and "second", these terms are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of the present application, if there is a term "plurality", the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0033] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, if terms such as "installed", "connected", "joined", "fixed", etc. appear, these terms should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components or the interaction relationship between two components, unless otherwise clearly defined. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0034] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, if there is a description such as a first feature being "on" or "under" a second feature, its meaning can be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0035] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there can also be an intermediate element. If an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. If so, the terms "vertical", "horizontal", "up", "down", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in this application are only for the purpose of illustration and do not represent the only implementation.

[0036] Refer to Figures 1-4 , Figures 1-4 FIG. shows a schematic diagram of the battery charging stand 1 in an embodiment of the present application. The battery charging stand 1 provided in an embodiment of the present application includes an integrally formed body 10. Optionally, the battery charging stand 1 is made of plastic, and the integrally formed process is injection molding in a mold. The plastic material of the battery charging stand 1 can be ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), PC (polycarbonate), LCP (liquid crystal polymer), HDPE (high density polyethylene), PP (polypropylene), etc.

[0037] Such as Figure 1As shown, the main body 10 includes a base 200, a middle column 100, and at least two charging slots 300. The middle column 100 is provided on the base 200 and has at least two mounting surfaces. The charging slots 300 are formed by the base 200 and the middle column 100. Each charging slot 300 corresponds to each mounting surface. The charging slot 300 has an opening 310 facing the first direction X, and the opposite direction of the first direction X is defined as the direction in which the battery 2 is installed in the charging slot 300. Among them, the charging slot 300 includes a bottom wall 301 for supporting the battery 2. The base 200 is provided with a first groove portion 210, and the first groove portion 210 constitutes the bottom wall 301 of the charging slot 300. The first groove portion 210 is provided with a limiting portion for fitting the surface of the battery 2, and the limiting portion defines an installation area for installing the battery 2 on the first groove portion 210.

[0038] The battery 2 charging seat 1 can charge multiple batteries 2 separately, meeting the need for simultaneous charging of multiple batteries 2. At the same time, the charging efficiency is improved; the battery 2 charging device adopts an integrated processing method, and even if the structure is complex, it has the advantage of efficient processing. The main body 10 is a whole and does not require assembly, saving the setting of processing molds and reducing the production cost; the above-mentioned charging slot 300 is provided with a limiting portion to limit the laterally installed battery 2. The limiting portion can match the shape of the battery 2, and the battery 2 does not need to be provided with a special engaging structure, simplifying the structure of the battery 2 and the charging installation process.

[0039] The base 200 is trapezoidal. The middle column 100 extends upward from the middle of the base 200. The circumferential side of the middle column 100 is the mounting surface. Each mounting surface corresponds to each charging slot 300, and multiple charging slots 300 are formed around the middle column 100. When the battery 2 is installed and charged, the outer surface of the battery 2 abuts against the middle column 100 and the base 200. The charging slot 300 surrounds at least part of the outer surface of the battery 2 to abut and fix the battery 2, and the surface of the battery 2 that is not surrounded is used for the user to operate.

[0040] A circuit board is provided inside the base 200. The circuit board is provided with components for controlling the battery 2 charging seat 1 to achieve the charging function. The circuit board is electrically connected to the charging slot 300, and the circuit board is connected to an external power supply device through a power cord 201. The base 200 is provided with a through hole for the power cord 201 to lead out.

[0041] As Figure 3 、 4As shown, the charging slot 300 also includes a side wall 303 and a top wall 302. The battery 2 is installed in the charging slot 300 in a vertical side-mounted manner. Side-mounting is defined as the battery 2 having no vertical displacement during installation, but only rotation or horizontal translation. The installed battery 2 has a top surface, a bottom surface and a side surface in the longitudinal direction, which correspond to the top wall 302, the bottom wall 301 and the side wall 303 of the charging slot 300, respectively, wherein the side wall 303 is arranged in a semi-enclosed manner around the side surface, and the top surface and the bottom surface can be fully enclosed or semi-enclosed. Optionally, in this embodiment, the battery 2 is side-mounted in a rotating motion, and one side of the bottom surface of the battery 2 first contacts the bottom wall 301 (i.e., the first slot portion 210) of the charging slot 300, and then the battery 2 is operated so that the bottom surface moves to completely contact the first slot portion 210, and the docking with the first slot portion 210 is completed under the action of the limit portion, and at the same time, the top surface of the battery 2 also matches and abuts against the top wall 302.

[0042] The first groove portion 210 is a groove-shaped area formed by the seat body 200 being recessed downward, and the center pillar 100 is formed by extending upward in the groove-shaped area. The outer edge of the first groove portion 210 is surrounded by a portion of the seat body 200 and a portion of the center pillar 100.

[0043] In one embodiment, the limiting portion includes a first limiting portion 220 , the first limiting portion 220 is protruded from the first groove 210 , and the first limiting portion 220 defines the installation area so that the first limiting portion 220 abuts against the outer surface of the battery 2 .

[0044] Specifically, the first limiting portion 220 is protrudingly disposed on one side of the first groove portion 210 close to the side wall 303. Figure 1 , 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the first limiting portion 220 is disposed on both sides of the notch 310, correspondingly abutting against the side surfaces of the battery 2, and limiting the movement of the battery 2 in a third direction, where the third direction is defined as a direction perpendicular to the first direction X. The shape of the mounting area defined by the first limiting portion 220 on the bottom wall 301 is consistent with the shape of the bottom surface of the battery 2, and optionally, the outer edges of the first limiting portion 220 and the first groove portion 210 together enclose the mounting area.

[0045] In one embodiment, the limiting portion includes a second limiting portion 230, which is arranged on a side of the first groove portion 210 away from the center column 100, and the second limiting portion 230 and the first limiting portion 220 jointly define the installation area on the first groove portion 210, and the second limiting portion 230 is used to abut against the outer surface of the battery 2 before the first limiting portion 220.

[0046] Specifically, the second limiting portion 230 protrudes from a side of the first groove portion 210 away from the side wall 303, that is, a side facing the first direction X. In Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, the second limiting portion 230 is disposed below the notch 310, correspondingly abuts against the side surface of the battery 2, and limits the movement of the battery 2 in the first direction X and provides pre-support. The shape of the installation area jointly defined by the second limiting portion 230 and the first limiting portion 220 on the bottom wall 301 is the same as the shape of the bottom surface of the battery 2. Optionally, the second limiting portion 230 and the first limiting portion 220 are spaced apart and have different shapes. Optionally, in this embodiment, when the battery 2 is installed and charged, the battery 2 is side-mounted with a rotational movement. One side of the bottom surface of the battery 2 first contacts the second limiting portion 230, and enters the first groove portion 210 by the limitation of the second limiting portion 230. The bottom surface of the battery 2 gradually contacts the bottom wall 301 of the charging groove 300, and then contacts the first limiting portion 220 to complete the matching between the first groove portion 210 and the battery 2.

[0047] In one embodiment, the surface of the second limiting portion 230 is inclined. The inclined direction is set towards the notch 310, that is, from the first groove portion 210 towards the outer edge direction of the first groove portion 210, the height of the second limiting portion 230 increases to guide the battery 2 into the first groove portion 210. The surface of the inclined second limiting portion 230 can be a flat inclined surface or a stepped surface.

[0048] In one embodiment, the limiting portion includes a third limiting portion 250. The third limiting portion 250 protrudes from the seat body 200 and is located at the outer edge of the notch 310 forming the first groove portion 210. The position of the third limiting portion 250 is matched with the second limiting portion 230. The third limiting portion 250 can increase the support strength of the edge of the first groove portion 210 and play a role of over-supporting and guiding during the process of one side of the battery 2 entering the first groove portion 210 first when the battery 2 is side-mounted.

[0049] In one embodiment, the first groove portion 210 is provided with an elastic arm 240 integrated with the body 10. The elastic arm 240 is used to provide an elastic force towards the first direction X. The elastic arm 240 has a connection end 241 and a free section 242. The free section 242 undergoes elastic deformation based on the connection end 241. A protrusion 243 is provided at the end of the free section 242, and the protrusion 243 is higher than the limiting portion.

[0050] Specifically, the elastic arm 240 is arranged in parallel with the limiting part, that is, the elastic arm 240 is arranged in the installation area. A gap is provided between the free section 242 and the seat body 200 (i.e., the first groove part 210). An avoidance groove is formed in the first groove part 210 to accommodate the free end and prevent interference with the deformation of the free end. The connecting end 241 is connected to the first groove part 210, so that the free section 242 elastically deforms based on the connecting end 241. In the natural state, the protrusion 243 protrudes from the bottom wall 301 of the charging groove 300, so that the protrusion 243 can sense the action of the battery 2 to drive the deformation of the free section 242. The elastic arm 240 buffers the installation of the battery 2, and the restoring force of the elastic arm 240 acts on the installed and charged battery 2 to ensure that the battery 2 is clamped in the charging groove 300, making the battery 2 stable to pick up and convenient to install.

[0051] The protrusion 243 is arranged higher than the first limiting part 220. When the battery 2 enters the first groove part 210, the elastic arm 240 only needs to be stressed at the dimension part where the protrusion 243 is higher. When the deformation amount of the elastic arm 240 reaches the dimension where the protrusion 243 is higher, the first limiting part 220 contacts the surface of the battery 2 for limiting and shares the stress of the elastic arm 240.

[0052] In one embodiment, the deformation amplitude of the elastic arm 240 in the second direction Y is 0-1 mm, and the second direction Y is defined as the setting direction when the battery 2 is charged. That is, in the natural state, that is, when the battery 2 is not installed, the dimension by which the protrusion 243 is higher than the first limiting part 220 is 0-1 mm. Optionally, the dimension by which the protrusion 243 is higher than the first limiting part 220 is 0.1-0.8 mm, such as 0.5 mm, 0.55 mm, 0.6 mm, etc. When the dimension by which the protrusion 243 is higher than the first limiting part 220 is 0.5 mm, 0.55 mm, 0.6 mm, through tests, the elastic arm 240 can withstand at least 5000 presses without breaking.

[0053] In one embodiment, the first groove part 210 is provided with an elastic probe 400, and the elastic probe 400 is used for electrical connection with the terminal of the battery 2. Specifically, the elastic probe 400 is arranged in parallel with the limiting part, that is, the elastic probe 400 is arranged in the installation area. The elastic probe 400 is located in the middle of the installation area, and the elastic arm 240 and the first limiting part 220 are arranged away from the elastic probe 400 in sequence.

[0054] Refer to Figures 6-7 , Figures 6-7 shows a schematic diagram of the elastic probe 400 for the charging seat 1 of the side-mounted battery 2 in an embodiment of the present application. The elastic probe 400 proposed by the present application further includes an installation shell 420, a needle head 410 and an elastic member 430. The elastic probe 400 is used for electrical connection of the charging seat 1 of the battery 2, and is particularly suitable for the charging seat of the side-mounted battery 2.

[0055] The mounting shell 420 is disposed within the charging base 1 of the battery 2. The mounting shell 420 has a hollow structure, and an accommodation cavity 421 is provided inside the mounting shell 420. One end of the mounting shell 420 is provided with an opening that communicates the accommodation cavity 421 with the outside. The needle 410 is capable of reciprocating relative to the mounting shell 420. The needle 410 includes a tail end 412 and a head end 411. The tail end 412 is disposed within the mounting shell 420, and the head end 411 extends out from the opening. An elastic member 430 is disposed within the mounting shell 420. One end of the elastic member 430 abuts against the needle 410 and is used to drive the needle 410 to reset. Among them, in the natural state of the elastic probe 400, the ratio of the length of the head end 411 to the length of the tail end 412 is 0.8 - 1.6.

[0056] Compared with traditional elastic probes, within the range of the lengths of the head end 411 and the tail end 412 described above, the tail end 412 has a relatively larger proportion, which ensures that when the needle 410 is laterally pressed, the connection strength and the anti-lateral stress strength of the needle 410 are improved, the swing angle thereof is reduced, thereby reducing the wear of the needle 410 and the mounting shell 420. It is applicable to the charging base with a laterally mounted battery 2 and can withstand at least 2000 charges of the battery 2, avoiding problems such as frequent breakage, skew, and failure.

[0057] The natural state of the elastic probe 400 is defined as the state when the entire elastic probe 400 is not subjected to external forces. At this time, the part outside the mounting shell 420 is denoted as the head end 411, and the part inside the mounting shell 420 is denoted as the tail end 412. In one embodiment, in the natural state of the elastic probe 400, the ratio of the length of the head end 411 to the length of the tail end 412 is 1 - 1.5, that is, L1 / L2 is 1 - 1.5. Preferably, the ratio of the length of the head end 411 to the length of the tail end 412 is 1.21 or 1.25. By way of example, the head size can be 2.0 mm, 2.1 mm, 2.2 mm, 2.3 mm, and the length of the tail end 412 can be 1.8 mm, 1.9 mm, 2.0 mm, etc. After testing, when the ratio of the length of the head end 411 to the length of the tail end 412 is 1.21 (the head end 411 is 2.3 mm and the tail end 412 is 1.9 mm), the elastic probe 400 can withstand 5000 lateral presses without breaking.

[0058] In one embodiment, the mounting shell 420 includes a shoulder 422 that is configured to match the tail end. The end of the shoulder 422 is provided with inwardly tapered port portions 421, 421' for limiting the tail end within the mounting shell 420. Specifically, in match with the shoulder 422, at least a part of the diameter of the tail end 412 is larger than that of the head end 411. In the natural state of the elastic probe 400, the tail end 412 abuts against the port portions 421, 421' of the shoulder 422 under the action of the elastic member 430.

[0059] In one embodiment, the port portions 421, 421' are machined by CNC (Computer Numerical Control). As Figure 5 shown, the traditional processing technology for the ports of the shoulder 422 is press riveting. The processing cost of the riveted ports is relatively high and requires a proprietary riveting machine. Press riveting has strict requirements on the thickness of the sheet material (material thickness ≥ 1.0 mm). Therefore, for precision machining parts that require the use of thin materials (material thickness < 1.0 mm), the machining accuracy is insufficient, and the machining error results in reduced strength. However, the CNC processing technology of the present application can improve the port strength, reduce the deformation amount when receiving side pressure, and the quality of the machined ports is stable, the repeat accuracy is high, and the cost is saved.

[0060] In one embodiment, the tail end 412 includes a straight tail portion 4121 and a stepped tail portion 4122. In the natural state of the elastic probe 400, the straight tail portion 4121 corresponds to the shoulder 422, and the outer diameter of the straight tail portion 4121 is equal to that of the head end 411. The outer diameter of the stepped tail portion 4122 is larger than that of the head end 411.

[0061] Specifically, when the tail end 412 includes a straight tail portion 4121 and a stepped tail portion 4122, the port portions 421, 421' correspond to the straight tail portion 4121 of the tail end 412. The shoulder 422 further includes a connecting portion corresponding to the stepped tail portion 4122. The inner diameter of the connecting portion is consistent with the inner diameter of the receiving cavity 421, and the inner diameter of the port portions 421, 421' is consistent with the opening inner diameter. The straight tail portion 4121 has a length of at least 0.2 mm. Compared with the traditional press riveted port with only the material thickness length (less than 0.1 mm), the length of this port is extended, thereby improving the anti-side stress ability of the end of the mounting shell 420.

[0062] In one embodiment, the ratio of the length of the port portions 421, 421' to the length of the head end 411 is 0.2 - 0.8, that is, L3 / L1 is 0.2 - 0.8. Preferably, the ratio of the length of the port portions 421, 421' to the length of the head end 411 is 0.4 - 0.8, and the ratio of the length of the port portions 421, 421' to the length of the head end 411 is 0.45, 0.59, 0.70. As an example, the head size can be 2.0 mm, 2.1 mm, 2.2 mm, 2.3 mm, and the length of the port portions 421, 421' can be 1.20 mm, 1.36 mm, 1.45 mm, etc. After testing, when the ratio of the length of the port portions 421, 421' to the length of the head end 411 is 0.59 (the head end 411 is 2.3 mm and the tail end 412 is 1.36 mm), the elastic probe 400 can withstand 5000 lateral pressures without breaking.

[0063] In one embodiment, the distance (L4) between the outer surface of the needle 410 and the inner surface of the mounting shell 420 is less than 0.02 mm. When the needle 410 is subjected to lateral pressure, its movement space is reduced, thereby reducing its deformation amount when subjected to lateral pressure. Preferably, the distance between the outer surface of the needle 410 and the inner surface of the mounting shell 420 is 0.01 mm.

[0064] It can be understood that in the solution where the distance between the outer surface of the needle 410 and the inner surface of the mounting shell 420 is less than 0.02 mm and the solution where the ratio of the length of the port portions 421, 421' to the length of the head end 411 is 0.2 - 0.8, the ratio of the length of the head end 411 to the length of the tail end 412 can also exceed the range of 0.8 - 1.6, and it also has a certain ability to resist lateral stress.

[0065] As an example, the elastic probe 400 of the present application is improved based on the traditional pogopin probe structure. The pogopin probe can realize the synchronous transmission of current and signals, that is, the functions of charging and conducting electricity. The pogopin probe has a very small volume, so when applied in the battery charging base 1, it can reduce the overall weight, save space, beautify the product appearance, and is also easier to achieve sealing; the pogopin probe has smaller distributed capacitance and distributed inductance, with less loss, which is beneficial to the efficient transmission of high-frequency signals.

[0066] In one embodiment, the middle column 100 includes a second groove portion 110 extending along the second direction Y. The charging groove 300 includes a side wall 303 and a top wall 302 that support the battery 2. The second groove portion 110 forms the side wall 303 and the top wall 302, and the top wall 302 and the bottom wall 301 respectively abut against both ends of the battery 2.

[0067] Specifically, the second groove 110 is connected to the first groove 210, the side wall 303 corresponds to the side of the battery 2, and the side wall 303 is semi-enclosed at the side, and part of the side of the battery 2 can be exposed in the groove 310. A platform 130 is provided at one end of the center column 100 away from the base 200, and the platform 130 forms a top wall 302 against the top surface of the battery 2. After the battery 2 is installed and charged, the battery 2 is located between the platform 130 and the base 200. The area of ​​the top wall 302 is smaller than the area of ​​the top surface of the battery 2, so that the second groove 110 is semi-enclosed as a whole.

[0068] In one embodiment, a limiting rib 120 is convexly provided on the side of the second groove portion 110 away from the seat body 200, and the limiting rib 120 is used to abut against the outer surface of the battery 2. Specifically, the portion of the second groove portion 110 that forms the top wall 302 is convexly provided with a limiting rib 120, and similar to the limiting portion, the limiting rib 120 also forms an installation area that matches the shape of the battery 2, so as to receive the side-mounted battery 2 and limit it. The limiting rib 120 can also be directly set against the top surface of the battery 2 to assist the elastic arm 240 in supporting the top surface of the battery 2.

[0069] In one embodiment, a notch 121 is provided at one end of the limiting rib 120 facing the first direction X. The notch 121 is arranged in an inclined surface, and when most of the bottom surface of the battery 2 enters the first groove 210 , the notch 121 can guide the top surface of the battery 2 to enter the second groove 110 .

[0070] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0071] The above-described embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present application, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be pointed out that, for a person of ordinary skill in the art, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent application shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. An elastic probe for a side-mounted battery charging station, characterized in that: The elastic probe comprises: A mounting shell is arranged in the battery charging seat, wherein the mounting shell is a hollow structure, a receiving cavity is arranged inside the mounting shell, and an opening is arranged at one end of the mounting shell, and the opening connects the receiving cavity with the outside; a needle capable of reciprocating relative to the mounting shell, the needle comprising a tail end and a head end, the tail end being disposed on the mounting shell, and the head end extending from the opening; and An elastic member is disposed in the mounting shell, one end of the elastic member abuts against the needle head and is used to drive the needle head to reset; Wherein, in the natural state of the elastic probe, the ratio of the head end length to the tail end length is 0.8-1.

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2. The elastic probe for a side-mounted battery charging station according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the natural state of the elastic probe, the ratio of the head end length to the tail end length is 1-1.

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3. The elastic probe for a side-mounted battery charging station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting shell includes a shoulder, the shoulder is matched with the tail end, and an inwardly contracted port portion is provided at the end of the shoulder, and the port portion is used to limit the tail end in the mounting shell.

4. The elastic probe for a side-mounted battery charging station according to claim 3, characterized in that: The port portion is machined by CNC.

5. The elastic probe for a side-mounted battery charging station according to claim 3, characterized in that: The tail end includes a straight tail portion and a reduced diameter tail portion. In the natural state of the elastic probe, the straight tail portion corresponds to the shoulder portion, the straight tail portion has the same outer diameter as the head end, and the reduced diameter tail portion has a larger outer diameter than the head end.

6. The elastic probe for a side-mounted battery charging station according to claim 3, characterized in that: The ratio of the length of the port portion to the length of the head end is 0.2-0.

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7. The elastic probe for a side-mounted battery charging station according to claim 5, characterized in that: The ratio of the length of the port portion to the length of the head end is 0.4-0.

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8. The elastic probe for a side-mounted battery charging station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distance between the outer surface of the needle and the inner surface of the mounting shell is less than 0.02 mm.

9. A battery charging stand, characterized in that: An elastic probe as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8 is provided.

10. The battery charging stand according to claim 9, characterized in that: The battery charging stand comprises an integrally formed body, the body comprising: seat body; A center column, disposed on the base, having at least two mounting surfaces; and at least two charging slots, the charging slots being surrounded by the base and the center column, each of the charging slots being arranged corresponding to each of the mounting surfaces, the charging slots having an opening facing a first direction, the opposite direction of the first direction being defined as a direction in which the battery is mounted in the charging slot; The charging slot includes a bottom wall supporting the battery, the seat body is provided with a first slot portion, the first slot portion constitutes the bottom wall of the charging slot, and the first slot portion is provided with the elastic probe for electrically connecting to the terminal of the battery.

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