Battery cover locking mechanism, battery assembly and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of batteries, in particular to a battery cover locking mechanism, a battery assembly and electronic equipment, and the battery cover locking mechanism is used for locking a battery cover in a battery bin and comprises a supporting seat arranged on the battery bin; the locking piece is arranged on the supporting seat and can move between a first position and a second position relative to the supporting seat; when the locking piece is located at the first position, the locking piece abuts against the battery cover to limit separation of the battery cover and the battery bin, and when the locking piece is located at the second position, the locking piece is separated from the battery cover; and the stopping piece is arranged on the supporting base and can lock the locking piece when the locking piece is located at the first position, and movement of the locking piece is limited. According to the battery cover locking mechanism provided by the invention, the battery cover is locked by utilizing the locking piece, then the locking piece is locked by utilizing the stopping piece, the movement of the locking piece is limited, the shock resistance of the connection between the battery cover and the battery bin is improved, the locking mode and the unlocking mode are simple and rapid, and the use experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application discloses information in the field of battery technology, specifically a battery cover locking mechanism, a battery assembly, and an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, battery energy demand is widespread, and its forms are diverse. Existing battery covers and battery compartments are mainly connected by screws, threads, or clips. Screw and thread connections have the disadvantage of being too cumbersome to tighten, while clip connections have the disadvantage of poor impact resistance and poor error prevention, causing many inconveniences for users. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, this application provides a battery cover locking mechanism, a battery assembly, and an electronic device, which can lock the battery cover by means of locking and stopping parts, improve the impact resistance of the connection between the battery cover and the battery compartment, and facilitate the separation of the battery cover and the battery compartment, thereby improving the user experience.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0005] In a first aspect, a battery cover locking mechanism is provided for locking the battery cover to the battery compartment, comprising:

[0006] A support base is provided on the battery compartment;

[0007] A locking member is disposed on the support base and is movable relative to the support base between a first position and a second position; when the locking member is in the first position, the locking member abuts against the battery cover, restricting the separation of the battery cover and the battery compartment; when the locking member is in the second position, the locking member and the battery cover are separated.

[0008] A stop is provided on the support base, which can lock the locking member when the locking member is in the first position, thereby restricting the movement of the locking member.

[0009] In one feasible implementation, when the locking member is in the second position, the stop member can lock the locking member, restricting the locking member from moving from the second position to the first position.

[0010] In one feasible implementation, both the locking member and the stop member are slidably engaged with the support base, and the stop member is movable relative to the support base in a stopping direction, which is not parallel to the line connecting the first position and the second position.

[0011] In one feasible implementation, the support base is provided with a first mounting part and a second mounting part, and the battery cover locking mechanism further includes:

[0012] A first elastic member is disposed between the locking member and the first mounting portion, and is capable of driving the locking member to move from the second position to the first position, so that the locking member is held in the first position;

[0013] And / or,

[0014] The second elastic member is disposed between the stop member and the second mounting portion, and is capable of driving the stop member closer to the locking member, so that the stop member is held in the position of locking the locking member.

[0015] In one feasible implementation, one of the locking member and the stop member is provided with a first protrusion, and the other is provided with a first recess that is adapted to the first protrusion.

[0016] Alternatively, one of the locking member and the stop member is provided with a first protrusion, and the other is provided with a first recess and a second recess that are adapted to the first protrusion, and the first recess and the second recess are arranged along the line connecting the first position and the second position.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the upper side of the support is recessed to define a first slide and a second slide, the locking member is located in the first slide, and the stop member is located in the second slide.

[0018] In one feasible implementation, the support base includes:

[0019] The main body is connected to the battery compartment;

[0020] The mounting bracket is disposed on the main body and partially engages with the main body to form a groove, the groove defining a first slide path for slidingly accommodating the locking member and a second slide path for slidingly accommodating the stop member.

[0021] In a second aspect, a battery assembly is provided, including a battery compartment, a battery cover, and a battery cover locking mechanism as described in any of the preceding claims, wherein the battery cover is provided with a locking structure that cooperates with a locking member of the battery cover locking mechanism.

[0022] In one feasible implementation, the locking structure is a notch on the end face of the battery cover away from the battery compartment, and the locking element is adapted to the abutting surface of the battery cover and the notch.

[0023] Thirdly, an electronic device is provided, including a battery cover locking mechanism as described in any of the preceding claims, or including a battery assembly as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0024] The battery cover locking mechanism provided in this application uses a locking component to lock the battery cover, connecting the battery cover and the battery compartment. Then, a stop component is used to lock the locking component, restricting its movement and improving the impact resistance of the connection between the battery cover and the battery compartment. At the same time, when locking or unlocking the connection between the battery cover and the battery compartment, only the stop component and the locking component need to be moved. The locking and unlocking methods are simple and quick, improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the locking mechanism and the battery cover;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the locking mechanism;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the battery compartment and the battery cover.

[0029] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view showing the connection between the battery cover and the locking mechanism;

[0030] Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the locking element and the stop element when the locking element is in the first position;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram showing the positional relationship between the locking element and the stop element when the locking element is in the second position.

[0032] Figure label:

[0033] 1. Battery cover; 101. Notch; 102. Circular protrusion; 2. Battery compartment;

[0034] 3. Support base; 301. Main body; 3011. Flat plate; 3012. Side wall; 302. Mounting bracket;

[0035] 4. Locking element; 401. First plate; 402. First contact surface;

[0036] 5. Stop component; 501. Second plate; 502. Second contact surface;

[0037] 6. First mounting part; 7. Second mounting part; 8. First elastic element; 9. Second elastic element; 10. First round hole; 11. First semi-waisted groove; 12. First protrusion; 13. Second protrusion; 14. Second semi-waisted groove; 15. First slide rail; 16. Second slide rail; 17. Fastener. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0039] Battery compartment 2 is a space specifically for storing batteries, and battery cover 1 works in conjunction with battery compartment 2 as a protective measure for the batteries. In existing technologies, battery compartment 2 and battery cover 1 are mostly connected by methods such as snap-fit ​​connections, threaded connections, and hinge connections. Snap-fit ​​connections refer to the battery cover 1 being connected to battery compartment 2 via a snap-fit ​​structure; snap-fit ​​connections have disadvantages such as complex design, poor impact resistance, and difficult assembly. Threaded connections refer to the battery cover 1 and battery compartment 2 being tightly connected via threads; while threaded connections offer relatively good impact resistance, the installation and disassembly process is cumbersome. Hinged connections refer to the battery cover 1 being connected to the battery compartment 2 body via a hinge; this method has disadvantages such as poor impact resistance and poor sealing.

[0040] In response to the above problems, refer to Figures 1-6 This application provides a locking mechanism for a battery cover 1, which is used to lock the battery cover 1 to a battery compartment 2. The locking mechanism includes a support base 3 disposed on the battery compartment 2. It also includes a locking member 4 disposed on the support base 3 and movable relative to the support base 3 between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the locking member 4 abuts against the battery cover 1, preventing the battery cover 1 from separating from the battery compartment 2. In the second position, the locking member 4 separates from the battery cover 1.

[0041] The locking member 4 is movable on the support base 3. In the first position, the locking member 4 is close to the battery cover 1 and restricts the battery cover 1 from moving away from the battery compartment 2. The battery cover 1 is fastened to the opening of the battery compartment 2, and the battery cover 1 and the battery compartment 2 cannot be separated, thus locking the battery cover 1 and the battery compartment 2. In the second position, the locking member 4 is separated from the battery cover 1, or the locking member 4 is in contact with the battery cover 1, but the locking member 4 does not restrict the battery cover 1 from moving away from the battery compartment 2. At this time, the battery cover 1 can detach from the battery compartment 2 and expose the opening of the battery compartment 2, facilitating the replacement of the battery inside the battery compartment 2. The first position mentioned above refers to the position that ensures the effective locking connection between the battery cover 1 and the battery compartment 2, and the second position refers to any position that does not affect the separation of the battery cover 1 and the battery compartment 2. Preferably, when the locking member 4 is in the second position, the projection of the end of the locking member 4 near the side wall of the battery compartment 2 on the support base 3 coincides with the side wall of the battery compartment 2 near the support base 3. When the locking member 4 is in this position, it can not only ensure that the battery cover 1 and the battery compartment 2 can be separated normally, but also the locking member 4 only needs to move a short path to realize the switching between the locked and unlocked states of the battery cover 1, making the switching process simple and convenient, and reducing the overall volume of the locking mechanism of the battery cover 1, saving space and cost.

[0042] The locking mechanism of the battery cover 1 also includes a stop 5, which is mounted on the support base 3. The stop 5 can lock the locking member 4 when the locking member 4 is in the first position, restricting the movement of the locking member 4. In this way, when the locking member 4 restricts the movement of the battery cover 1, the stop 5 restricts the movement of the locking member 4. During the process of unlocking the connection between the battery cover 1 and the battery compartment 2, it is necessary to first release the restriction of the locking member 4 by the stop 5, and then move the locking member 4 to release the restriction on the battery cover 1, so as to ensure the connection effect between the battery cover 1 and the battery compartment 2 and improve the impact resistance.

[0043] To make it easier to understand, the following example illustrates the situation with the battery compartment 2 placed vertically and the battery cover 1 locked to the top of the battery compartment 2.

[0044] Reference Figure 1 The support base 3 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the battery compartment 2. A locking element 4 and a stop element 5 are provided on the top surface of the support base 3. The part of the locking element 4 used to restrict the movement of the battery cover 1 is located above the battery cover 1, that is, on the side of the battery cover 1 away from the battery compartment 2. Thus, after the battery cover 1 is fastened to the opening of the battery compartment 2, the locking element 4 is moved so that it abuts against the top surface of the battery cover 1. The downward movement path of the battery cover 1 is restricted by the battery compartment 2, and the upward movement path of the battery cover 1 is restricted by the locking element 4, thereby achieving a secure connection and locking between the battery cover 1 and the battery compartment 2.

[0045] In one feasible implementation, refer to Figure 6When the locking member 4 is in the second position, the stop member 5 can lock the locking member 4, restricting the locking member 4 from moving from the second position to the first position. In this way, after the battery cover 1 is removed, the stop member 5 restricts the locking member 4, preventing the locking member 4 from moving to the first position on the support 3. The part of the locking member 4 that locks the battery cover 1 is misaligned with the opening of the battery compartment 2, so the locking member 4 cannot block the opening of the battery compartment 2. Therefore, the locking member 4 does not affect the normal replacement of the battery during the process of removing the battery from the battery compartment 2 and replacing the new battery.

[0046] Specifically, under certain operating conditions, such as when the battery compartment 2 is placed horizontally and the locking member 4 moves from the first position to the second position in an upward direction, after pushing the locking member 4 from the first position to the second position, the locking member 4 is prone to move relative to the support base 3 under the action of gravity and fall back to the first position. The locking member 4 affects the normal replacement of the battery, making the battery replacement process complicated. Therefore, the stop member 5 can lock the locking member 4 in the second position. That is, the stop member 5 can selectively lock and limit the locking member 4 according to actual needs, facilitating normal battery replacement. Of course, in addition to the above-mentioned placement method of the battery compartment 2 causing the locking member 4 to easily move from the second position to the first position, in other embodiments, if the locking member 4 is easy to reset after leaving the first position, the stop member 5 can be used to lock the locking member 4 in the second position, and the position setting of the battery compartment 2 will not easily affect the normal replacement of the battery.

[0047] The aforementioned stop 5 can restrict the movement of the locking member 4 to the first position in different ways. Specifically, in one embodiment, when the locking member 4 is in the second position, the stop 5 locks the locking member 4, restricting its movement on the support 3 and ensuring that the locking member 4 cannot move to the first position. In this configuration, the locking member 4 is fixed relative to the support 3, and the locking member 4 remains relatively fixed and does not slip when the battery compartment 2 is flipped or tilted, facilitating the movement of the battery compartment 2 and battery replacement. In another embodiment, the stop 5 limits the locking member 4. The locking member 4 can move towards the first position on the support 3, but when the locking member 4 (preferably the side wall end of the locking member 4 near the opening of the battery compartment 2) is about to approach the first position, the stop 5 can prevent the locking member 4 from continuing to move towards the first position, thereby achieving the limiting effect of the stop 5 on the locking member 4. In this configuration, the locking position of the stop 5 on the locking member 4 requires low precision. After the locking member 4 leaves the first position, the stop 5 can move relatively easily to a position that can stop the locking member 4, making it convenient for the stop 5 to limit the locking member 4.

[0048] In one feasible implementation, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 4Both the locking member 4 and the stop member 5 are slidably engaged with the support base 3. The stop member 5 can move relative to the support base 3 in a stopping direction, which is not parallel to the line connecting the first and second positions. The locking member 4 and the stop member 5 are connected to the support base 3 in a sliding manner. During battery replacement, the operator pushes the locking member 4 and the stop member 5 along the support base 3 to change their positions. Preferably, the movement direction of the locking member 4 on the support base 3 is not parallel to the movement direction of the stop member 5 on the support base 3; for example, the movement direction of the locking member 4 is perpendicular to the movement direction of the support base 3. This effectively prevents the locking member 4 from displacing in its movement direction, increasing the locking strength of the locking member 4, and reducing the size of the support base 3 in both the movement directions of the locking member 4 and the stop member 5, thereby reducing the space occupied by the support base 3 and saving manufacturing costs.

[0049] Specifically, the locking member 4 is one of a plate structure, a block structure, or a strip structure, and similarly, the stop member 5 is one of a plate structure, a block structure, or a strip structure. The following explanation uses the example where both the locking member 4 and the stop member 5 are plate structures. The locking member 4 includes a first plate 401 that slides with the support base 3. The end face of the first plate 401 near the support base 3 is the locking surface. When the first plate 401 is in the first position, the locking surface abuts against the end face of the battery cover 1 away from the battery compartment 2, restricting the movement of the battery cover 1. The end face of the first plate 401 away from the support base 3 is the first contact surface 402. The operator drives the first plate 401 to move by contacting the first contact surface 402 or the side wall of the first plate 401. The stop member 5 includes a second plate 501 that slides with the support base 3. The end face of the second plate 501 away from the support base 3 is the second contact surface 502. The operator drives the second plate 501 to move by contacting the second contact surface 502 or the side wall of the second plate 501.

[0050] Preferred, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4The first contact surface 402 and / or the second contact surface 502 are provided with driving recesses and / or contact layers. The driving recesses are pits or grooves recessed into the surface of the contact surfaces, allowing the operator to insert their fingers into these recesses or grooves to easily move the first plate 401 and the second plate 501 on the support base 3. The contact layer is a surface with a certain degree of friction, which can be formed from the material of the first plate 401 and the second plate 501 themselves (i.e., the material of the first plate 401 and the second plate 501 makes their outer surfaces rough). This configuration simplifies the structure of the first plate 401 and the second plate 501 and facilitates design and manufacturing. Alternatively, a rough friction layer can be laid on the first contact surface 402 and the second contact surface 502. In this configuration, the material of the first plate 401 and the second plate 501 can form a smooth surface, which facilitates the movement of the first plate 401 and the second plate 501 on the support base 3 and reduces the difficulty of operation.

[0051] In one feasible implementation, refer to Figure 4 , Figure 6 The support base 3 is provided with a first mounting part 6 and a second mounting part 7. The locking mechanism of the battery cover 1 also includes a first elastic element 8, which is disposed between the locking element 4 and the first mounting part 6, and can drive the locking element 4 from the second position to the first position, so that the locking element 4 is held in the first position; and / or, a second elastic element 9, which is disposed between the stop element 5 and the second mounting part 7, and can drive the stop element 5 to the locking element 4, so that the stop element 5 is held in the locked position. The first elastic element 8 and the second elastic element 9 are preferably springs, and blind holes for accommodating the springs are provided on the locking element 4 and the stop element 5, which facilitates the assembly of the springs and ensures that the springs are used normally.

[0052] The first mounting portion 6 and the second mounting portion 7 described above can be a plate-shaped, block-shaped, or column-shaped structure protruding from the top surface of the support base 3. One end of the first elastic member 8 is fixedly connected to the first mounting portion 6, and one end of the second elastic member 9 is fixedly connected to the second mounting portion 7. The first mounting portion 6 and the second mounting portion 7 respectively limit one end of the first elastic member 8 and the second elastic member 9. Alternatively, the top surface of the support base 3 is recessed to form a slide, and the first mounting portion 6 and the second mounting portion 7 are the inner walls of the slide. This arrangement can also limit one end of the first elastic member 8 and the second elastic member 9. The other end of the first elastic member 8 is connected to the locking member 4. After the stop member 5 releases the locking member 4, the first elastic member 8 drives the locking member 4 to move to the first position, so that the locking member 4 automatically locks the battery cover 1, facilitating the locking operation of the battery cover 1. Furthermore, when the locking member 4 is in the first position, the first elastic member 8 is preferably in a compressed state, so that the first elastic member 8 provides a squeezing force to the locking member 4, making it difficult for the locking member 4 to move relative to the battery cover 1, further improving the locking effect of the battery cover 1. The other end of the second elastic member 9 is connected to the stop member 5. When the locking member 4 is in the first and second positions, the stop member 5 is aligned with the engaging structure on the locking member 4. Under the action of the second elastic member 9, the stop member 5 automatically engages with the locking member 4, realizing automatic limiting and stopping of the locking member 4, reducing manual operation steps, and improving the convenience of the entire operation process. Similarly, when the stop member 5 limits and stops the locking member 4, the second elastic member 9 is preferably in a compressed state, making it difficult for the stop member 5 to separate from the locking member 4, improving the impact resistance of the locking mechanism of the battery cover 1, and thus improving the impact resistance of the connection between the battery compartment 2 and the battery cover 1.

[0053] In one feasible implementation, the stop member 5 only has the function of locking the locking member 4 when it is in the first position. One of the locking member 4 and the stop member 5 is provided with a first protrusion, and the other is provided with a first recess that matches the first protrusion. Taking the example of the stop member 5 having a first protrusion and the locking member 4 having a first recess, and the moving direction of the locking member 4 being perpendicular to the moving direction of the stop member 5, the stop member 5 has a first protrusion on its end near the locking member 4, and the locking member 4 has a first recess on its side wall near the stop member 5, with the first protrusion and the first recess being sized to match. When the locking member 4 is not in the first position, the first protrusion and the first recess are not aligned. The first protrusion on the stop member 5 contacts the side wall of the locking member 4. When the locking member 4 moves on the support base 3, the first protrusion and the side wall of the locking member 4 slide together. When the locking member 4 is in the first position, the first protrusion and the first recess are aligned. The first protrusion on the stop member 5 extends into the first recess under the drive of the second elastic member 9, realizing the connection and engagement of the locking member 4 and the stop member 5. The first protrusion is a cylindrical or polygonal plate, and the first recess is a circular or polygonal hole adapted to the first protrusion.

[0054] In another feasible implementation, the stop member 5 has the function of locking the locking member 4 when it is in a first position and a second position. One of the locking member 4 and the stop member 5 is provided with a first protrusion, and the other is provided with a first recess and a second recess adapted to the first protrusion. The first recess and the second recess are arranged along the line connecting the first position and the second position. Taking the stop member 5 as having a first protrusion and the locking member 4 as having a first recess and a second recess, and the moving direction of the locking member 4 being perpendicular to the moving direction of the stop member 5 as an example, when the locking member 4 is in the first position, the first protrusion extends into the first recess; when the locking member 4 is in the second position, the first protrusion extends into the second recess. The first recess and the second recess are used independently, so that the stop member 5 can stop the locking member 4 when it is in different positions. The first protrusion is a cylinder, a square block, or a polygonal column, and the first and second recesses are circular or polygonal holes that fit the first protrusion.

[0055] Or, refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 In addition to using the first and second recesses individually as described above, the first and second recesses can also be used together. For example, the first recess on the locking member 4 is a first round hole 10, and the second recess is a first semi-waisted groove 11. The first round hole 10 is closer to the battery cover 1 than the first semi-waisted groove 11. The first protrusion on the stop member 5 includes two first protrusions 12 and one second protrusion 13. The second protrusion 13 is closer to the battery cover 1 than the first protrusion 12. A second round hole is formed between the two first protrusions 12. The second protrusion 13 and the end of the stop member 5 near the locking member 4 form a second semi-waisted groove 14. When the locking member 4 is in the first position and the stop member 5 locks it, the second protrusion 13 on the stop member 5 extends into the first round hole 10 of the locking member 4. The two second protrusions 13 of the stop member 5 are located in the first semi-waisted groove 11 of the locking member 4, and the second protrusion 13 in the middle abuts against the inner wall of the first semi-waisted groove 11. The first protrusion 12 and the second protrusion 13 limit the movement of the locking member 4 between the first position and the second position. When the locking member 4 is in the second position and the stop member 5 locks it, the second protrusion 13 on the stop member 5 abuts against the end of the locking member 4 away from the first elastic member 8. The first protrusion 12 in the middle of the stop member 5 extends into the first round hole 10 of the locking member 4, and the first protrusion 12 on one side of the stop member 5 extends into the first semi-waisted groove 11 of the locking member 4 and abuts against the inner wall of the first semi-waisted groove 11. Similarly, the locking member 4 is prevented from moving between the first position and the second position. By adopting the above-mentioned configuration, the locking member 4 and the stop member 5 are connected through multiple engagement positions by the cooperation of the first recess and the second recess, thereby improving the limiting strength of the stop member 5 on the locking member 4.

[0056] In one feasible implementation, refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 The upper side of the support base 3 is recessed to define the first slide rail 15 and the second slide rail 16. The locking member 4 is located within the first slide rail 15, and the stop member 5 is located within the second slide rail 16. This arrangement treats the upper side of the support base 3 so that the inner wall of the first slide rail 15 away from the battery cover 1 forms the first mounting portion 6, and the inner wall of the second slide rail 16 away from the locking member 4 forms the second mounting portion 7. This reduces the space occupied by the first mounting portion 6 and the second mounting portion 7 on the support base 3, thereby reducing the material used in the locking mechanism and lowering the operating cost. Furthermore, the arrangement of the first slide rail 15 and the second slide rail 16 limits the movement direction of the first elastic member 8 and the second elastic member 9, improving the overall structural reliability.

[0057] In one feasible implementation, refer to Figure 2 To facilitate the assembly of the locking mechanism of the battery cover 1, the support base 3 includes a main body 301, which is connected to the side wall of the battery compartment 2 to form a support platform protruding from the side wall of the battery compartment 2. It also includes a mounting bracket 302, which is mounted on the main body 301 and partially engages with the main body 301 to form a groove. The groove defines a first slide rail 15 for slidingly mounting the locking member 4 and a second slide rail 16 for slidingly mounting the stop member 5. The main body 301 includes a flat plate 3011 and a side wall 3012 that folds upwards from the side wall of the flat plate 3011. After the mounting bracket 302 is connected to the flat plate 3011, a first slide rail 15 is formed between the side wall of the battery compartment 2 and the mounting bracket 302. The mounting bracket 302 and the side wall 3012 on the flat plate 3011 engage to form the second slide rail 16. The mounting bracket 302 is connected and fixed to the main body 301 by fasteners 17, which are either bolts or screws. The mounting bracket 302 and the main body 301 have pre-drilled screw holes that match the fasteners. Alternatively, the mounting bracket 302 can be connected and fixed to the main body 301 by adhesive bonding or welding. During assembly, first, the stop 5 is installed with the second elastic element 9 and then connected and fixed to the side wall 3012 of the main body 301. Then, screws are passed through the screw holes on the mounting bracket 302 and the main body 301 to secure them. Finally, the locking element 4 is installed with the first elastic element 8 and inserted into the first slide rail 15. During the above installation process, when assembling the locking element 4, the second elastic element 9 needs to be compressed to move the stop 5 away from the first slide rail 15, facilitating the assembly of the locking element 4. Using the above configuration, the locking mechanism of the battery cover 1 is an assembled structure, simplifying the processing of each component and the assembly process, thus reducing production costs.

[0058] Secondly, referring to Figure 1 , Figure 3A battery assembly is provided, including a battery compartment 2, a battery cover 1, and a locking mechanism for the battery cover 1 as described above. The battery cover 1 is provided with a locking structure that cooperates with the locking member 4 of the locking mechanism of the battery cover 1.

[0059] In one feasible implementation, refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 The locking structure is a notch 101 on the end face of the battery cover 1 away from the battery compartment 2. The locking member 4 is adapted to the abutting surface of the battery cover 1 and the notch 101. The notch 101 is provided on the top surface of the battery cover 1. The notch 101 forms a vertical surface and a horizontal surface on the top surface of the battery cover 1. The vertical surface is set in the vertical direction and the horizontal surface is set in the horizontal direction. When the locking member 4 abuts against the battery cover 1, the locking surface of the locking member 4 fits against the horizontal surface, restricting the movement of the battery cover 1. Under the squeezing action of the first elastic member 8, the end side wall of the locking member 4 abuts against the vertical surface. The vertical surface is used to restrict the movement of the locking member 4 on the battery cover 1, preventing the locking member 4 from having too much displacement and affecting the locking effect on the battery cover 1.

[0060] Furthermore, refer to Figure 4 The battery cover 1 has an annular groove or annular protrusion 102 at its end near the battery compartment 2. Taking the annular protrusion 102 at the end of the battery cover 1 as an example, after the battery cover 1 and the battery compartment 2 are fastened together, the annular protrusion 102 extends into the battery compartment 2, and the outer wall of the annular protrusion 102 fits against the inner wall of the battery compartment 2. The area of ​​the battery cover 1 located outside the annular protrusion 102 overlaps the top of the battery compartment 2. This configuration improves the sealing effect of the battery cover 1 and the battery compartment 2 in the locked state.

[0061] Thirdly, an electronic device is provided, including a locking mechanism for the battery cover 1 as described above, or including a battery assembly as described above. This electronic device can be a camera, a remote control device, a playback device, etc.

[0062] Finally, it should be noted that in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0063] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A battery cover locking mechanism, characterized by, A battery cover locking mechanism for locking a battery cover to a battery compartment, comprising: a support seat arranged on the battery compartment; a locking member arranged on the support seat and movable relative to the support seat between a first position and a second position; when the locking member is in the first position, the locking member abuts against the battery cover to restrict the battery cover from separating from the battery compartment, and when the locking member is in the second position, the locking member is separated from the battery cover; a stop member arranged on the support seat and capable of locking the locking member when the locking member is in the first position to restrict the locking member from moving.

2. The battery cover lock mechanism of claim 1, wherein, When the locking member is in the second position, the stop member is capable of locking the locking member to restrict the locking member from moving from the second position to the first position.

3. The battery cover lock mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The locking member and the stop member are both in sliding fit with the support seat, and the stop member is movable relative to the support seat in a stop direction, which is non-parallel to the line between the first position and the second position.

4. The battery cover lock mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The support seat is provided with a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion, and the battery cover locking mechanism further comprises: a first elastic member arranged between the locking member and the first mounting portion and capable of moving the locking member from the second position to the first position to keep the locking member in the first position; and / or a second elastic member arranged between the stop member and the second mounting portion and capable of moving the stop member to the locking member to keep the stop member in the position of locking the locking member. One of the locking member and the stop member is provided with a first protrusion, and the other is provided with a first recess matching the first protrusion; 5. The battery cover lock mechanism of claim 1 or 2, wherein, Alternatively, one of the locking member and the stop member is provided with a first protrusion, and the other is provided with a first recess and a second recess matching the first protrusion, and the first recess and the second recess are arranged along the line between the first position and the second position. The upper side of the support seat is recessed to define a first sliding channel and a second sliding channel, the locking member is arranged in the first sliding channel, and the stop member is arranged in the second sliding channel.

6. The battery cover lock mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The support seat comprises:

7. The battery cover lock mechanism of claim 1 or 6, wherein, a main body connected to the battery compartment; a mounting rack arranged on the main body and cooperating with part of the main body to form a groove, the groove defining a first sliding channel in which the locking member is arranged to slide and a second sliding channel in which the stop member is arranged to slide. A battery assembly comprising a battery compartment, a battery cover, and a battery cover locking mechanism according to any one of claims 1-7, the battery cover being provided with a locking structure matching the locking member of the battery cover locking mechanism.

8. A battery assembly characterized by, The locking structure is a notch arranged on the end surface of the battery cover away from the battery compartment, and the locking member matches the abutting surface of the battery cover and the notch.

9. The battery assembly of claim 8, wherein, The battery assembly according to any one of claims 8-9 or the battery cover locking mechanism according to any one of claims 1-7.

10. An electronic device, comprising: ​

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