Battery locking device and infrared thermal imager
The design of the battery locking device solves the problems of inconvenient battery replacement and unstable fixing in infrared thermal imagers, enabling convenient replacement and stable power supply in vibrating environments.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 深圳九九加一科技有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
Replacing batteries in existing infrared thermal imagers is inconvenient, especially in the field where tools are scarce, and the batteries are not securely fixed, easily coming loose in vibrating environments and causing power outages.
A battery locking device was designed, which enables convenient installation and locking of the battery through the cooperation of the battery cover and the stop bar. The cover stop bar and the return torsion spring ensure that the battery does not come loose in the vibrating environment, and the C-shaped clip and the tightening spring ensure the battery is stable.
It achieves convenient battery replacement and stability in vibrating environments, avoiding power outages caused by loose batteries.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a battery fixing structure, and more particularly to a battery locking device and an infrared thermal imager. Background Technology
[0002] An infrared thermal imager is a device that converts the invisible infrared energy emitted by an object into a visible thermal image. Different colors in the thermal image represent different temperatures of the object being measured. The core of an infrared thermal imager is an infrared detector.
[0003] In the prior art, infrared thermal imagers include a housing, on which lens assemblies, infrared detectors, and power supply circuits for powering the corresponding infrared detectors are disposed. In the prior art, for the convenience of power supply, batteries are usually used to power the power supply circuit, that is, the positive and negative terminals of the battery are connected in series in the power supply circuit.
[0004] In existing technology, the battery is connected to the casing via a battery slot. The battery slot has a first terminal connection structure and a second terminal connection structure at each end. During use, the battery is inserted into the slot, with the positive terminal connected to the first terminal connection structure and the negative terminal connected to the second terminal connection structure. This powers the circuit and supplies power to the infrared detector. The battery slot opening is secured with a cover plate by screws. Replacing the battery requires opening the cover plate with a screwdriver, which is inconvenient, especially in the field where a screwdriver is unavailable. Furthermore, the battery is not securely fixed in this technology. When the infrared thermal imager is used in a vibrating environment, the battery may vibrate and become loose, causing a power outage. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a battery locking device that facilitates battery replacement; another purpose of this utility model is to provide an infrared thermal imager using the battery locking device.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution of the battery locking device in this utility model is as follows:
[0007] An infrared thermal imager includes a housing housing containing an infrared detector, a power supply circuit electrically connected to the infrared detector within the housing, a battery mounting slot on the housing, a battery cover hinged to the front end of the battery mounting slot, a battery storage structure on the side of the battery cover facing the battery mounting slot, and a disassembly position for rotating the battery into the battery mounting slot and removing the battery from the battery mounting slot during the flipping of the battery cover around its own axis. The front side of the battery mounting slot has a front contact electrode structure for electrical connection with the front electrode of the battery when the battery cover is in the installation position. The rear side of the mounting slot is provided with a rear contact electrode structure for contacting and connecting with the rear electrode of the battery when the battery cover is in the installation position. The front contact electrode structure and the rear contact electrode structure are electrically connected to the power supply circuit. The rear end of the battery cover is provided with a reciprocating flip cover stop bar. The housing is provided with a stop bar mating groove for cooperating with the flip cover stop bar. During the reciprocating movement of the flip cover stop bar, there is a locking position where it is inserted into the stop bar mating groove to lock the battery cover to the installation position. During the reciprocating movement of the flip cover stop bar, there is also an unlocking position where it moves out of the stop bar mating groove to unlock the battery cover.
[0008] Furthermore, the front end of the battery cover is hinged to the housing via a hinge shaft, and a reset torsion spring is sleeved on the hinge shaft to force the battery cover to flip from the installation position to the disassembly position.
[0009] Furthermore, the flip cover stop lever is threadedly connected to the battery flip cover, and a dial is provided on the flip cover stop lever.
[0010] Furthermore, the battery storage structure includes a C-shaped clip for securing the battery.
[0011] Furthermore, the battery storage structure includes a battery tail support located at the rear end of the battery flip cover. The front end of the battery tail support is provided with a battery positioning groove for positioning and engaging with the rear end of the battery. A battery clamping spring is provided between the bottom of the battery positioning groove and the rear end of the battery. The battery tail support is a metal structure electrically connected to the battery clamping spring. The rear contact electrode structure is electrically connected to the rear electrode of the battery through the battery tail support and the battery clamping spring. The front end of the battery flip cover is provided with a battery front end stop for engaging with the front end of the battery to limit the forward movement limit of the battery.
[0012] Furthermore, a negative electrode conductor is provided at the bottom of the battery positioning groove, and a battery clamping spring is mounted between the negative electrode conductor and the battery rear electrode.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: When the battery needs to be repaired or replaced, simply move the flip cover lever to the unlocking position, open the battery flip cover, fix the new battery on the battery storage structure, then flip the battery flip cover and insert the battery into the battery mounting slot. At this time, the front electrode of the battery is electrically connected to the front contact electrode structure, and the rear electrode of the battery is electrically connected to the rear contact electrode structure. The power supply circuit of the infrared thermal imager is energized. Moving the flip cover lever to the locking position locks the battery flip cover, making battery replacement very convenient.
[0014] Furthermore, the battery is mounted between the clamping spring and the front edge of the battery. The clamping spring and the front edge of the battery work together to limit the axial movement of the battery in the front and rear directions. The C-shaped clips limit the vertical and horizontal movement of the battery in the radial directions. The battery is very securely fixed, and even when used in a vibrating environment, it is not easy for the battery to come loose and cause a power outage in the power supply circuit. Attached Figure Description
[0015] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of this disclosure will become readily apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, several embodiments of this disclosure are illustrated by way of example and not limitation, and like or corresponding reference numerals denote like or corresponding portions, wherein:
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the infrared thermal imager of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the state of the battery cover in the disassembly station;
[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 General sectional view;
[0019] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the connection between the battery and the battery cover;
[0020] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A three-dimensional image;
[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the contact state between the rear contact electrode structure and the battery tail support in this embodiment;
[0022] 1. Housing; 2. Battery flip cover; 3. Dial; 4. Flip cover stop bar; 5. Battery tail support; 6. Battery; 7. Battery mounting slot; 8. C-shaped clamp; 9. Hinge shaft; 10. Battery positive terminal; 11. Battery front end retaining edge; 12. Battery clamping spring; 13. Negative conductor; 14. Silicone gasket; 15. Negative spring. Detailed Implementation
[0023] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The accompanying drawings show preferred embodiments of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this utility model.
[0024] It should be noted that, unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
[0025] An embodiment of an infrared thermal imager in this utility model is as follows: Figures 1-6 As shown:
[0026] The infrared thermal imager includes a housing 1 containing an infrared detector, a power supply circuit for electrical connection with the infrared detector, a battery mounting slot 7 on the housing, and a battery 6 for supplying power to the power supply circuit. The battery 6 is connected to the housing 1 via a battery locking device.
[0027] The battery locking device includes a battery cover 2 whose front end is hinged to the housing 1. The front end of the battery cover 2 is hinged to the housing 1 via a hinge shaft 9. A battery storage structure is provided on the side of the battery cover 2 facing the battery mounting slot 7. The battery storage structure includes a C-shaped clamp 8 for holding the battery in place. The C-shaped clamp 8 is elastic, and the inlet size of the C-shaped clamp 8 is smaller than the diameter of the battery 6. After the battery is secured to the C-shaped clamp 8, radial movement of the battery can be restricted.
[0028] The battery storage structure also includes a battery tail support 5 located at the rear end of the battery flip cover 2. The front end of the battery tail support 5 has a battery positioning groove for positioning and engaging with the rear end of the battery. The battery tail support is made of metal. A negative electrode conductor 13 with a cup-shaped structure is located in the battery positioning groove. A battery clamping spring 12 is positioned between the negative electrode conductor 13 and the rear electrode (i.e., the negative terminal) of the battery. A silicone gasket 14 is also positioned between the battery tail support 5 and the rear end of the battery. In other words, the rear electrode, i.e., the negative terminal, is electrically connected to the negative electrode conductor 13 and the battery tail support 5 through the battery clamping spring 12. The front end of the battery flip cover 2 has a battery front stop 11 for engaging with the front end of the battery to limit the forward movement of the battery. The battery 6 is securely positioned between the battery front stop 11 and the battery clamping spring 12. The rear end face of the battery tail support 5 is a sloping structure that gradually slopes downwards from top to bottom and from back to front.
[0029] The battery flip cover 2 has an installation station for rotating the battery into the battery mounting slot and a disassembly station for rotating the battery away from the battery mounting slot during the flipping process around its own axis.
[0030] The front side of the battery mounting slot is provided with a front contact electrode structure for electrical contact with the front electrode (positive terminal 10) of the battery when the battery cover is in the installation position. The rear side of the battery mounting slot is provided with a rear contact electrode structure for contact with the rear electrode of the battery when the battery cover is in the installation position. In this embodiment, the front contact electrode structure is a conical spring connected to the power supply circuit. The front end of the conical spring is connected to the housing. When the battery cover is in the installation position, the rear end of the conical spring abuts against the front electrode (positive terminal) of the battery.
[0031] The rear contact electrode structure is a U-shaped negative electrode spring 15 connected to the power supply circuit. The rear end of the negative electrode spring 15 is connected to the housing. When the battery cover is in the installation position, the rear end face of the battery tail support 5 abuts against the negative electrode spring 15. At this time, the battery negative electrode is electrically connected to the negative electrode spring 15 through the battery pressing spring 12, the negative electrode conductor 13, the battery tail support 5, and the negative electrode spring 15.
[0032] The rear end of the battery cover is provided with a reciprocating flip cover stop bar 4. The housing 1 is provided with a stop bar mating groove for use with the flip cover stop bar 4. During the reciprocating movement of the flip cover stop bar, there is a locking position where the flip cover is inserted into the stop bar mating groove to lock the battery cover to the installation position. During the reciprocating movement of the flip cover stop bar 4, there is also an unlocking position where the flip cover is moved out of the stop bar mating groove to unlock the battery cover.
[0033] In this embodiment, the axis of the flip cover stop 4 extends in the front-to-back direction. The flip cover stop 4 is threadedly connected to the battery flip cover 2. A dial 3 is provided on the flip cover stop 4. In use, the flip cover stop 4 can be rotated by flicking the dial 3 with a finger, allowing the flip cover stop 4 to move back and forth. When the rear end of the flip cover stop 4 moves backward into the stop mortise groove, the flip cover stop is in the locked position, and the battery flip cover cannot be opened. When the rear end of the flip cover stop 4 moves forward and moves out of the stop mortise groove, the flip cover stop is in the unlocked position, and the battery flip cover can be opened.
[0034] In this embodiment, a reset torsion spring is sleeved on the hinge shaft to force the battery cover to flip from the installation position to the disassembly position. Thus, when the cover lever is in the unlocking position, the battery cover can automatically flip open under the action of the reset torsion spring.
[0035] An implementation of a battery locking device, for example Figures 1-6 As shown, the specific structure of the battery locking device is the same as that described in the above-mentioned infrared thermal imager embodiments, and will not be described in detail here.
[0036] In the foregoing description of this specification, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "fixed," "installed," "connected," or "joined" should be interpreted broadly. For example, the term "joined" can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or it can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Therefore, unless otherwise expressly limited in this specification, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0037] Based on the above description in this specification, those skilled in the art will also understand that terms used, such as "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "length," "width," "thickness," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "clockwise," or "counterclockwise," are terms indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification. They are only for the purpose of facilitating the explanation of the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not imply that the device or element involved must have the specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above-mentioned orientation or positional relationship terms should not be understood or interpreted as limitations on the present invention.
[0038] Furthermore, the terms "first" or "second," etc., used in this specification to refer to numbers or ordinal numbers are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating, explicitly or implicitly, relative importance or specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this specification, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0039] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. An infrared thermal imager, comprising a housing with an infrared detector, a power supply circuit electrically connected to the infrared detector within the housing, and a battery mounting slot on the housing, characterized in that: A battery cover is hinged to the front end of the battery mounting slot. A battery storage structure is provided on the side of the battery cover facing the battery mounting slot. During the flipping process of the battery cover around its own axis, there are installation positions for rotating the battery into the battery mounting slot and disassembly positions for rotating the battery away from the battery mounting slot. A front contact electrode structure is provided on the front side of the battery mounting slot for contact and electrical connection with the front electrode of the battery when the battery cover is in the installation position. A rear contact electrode structure is provided on the rear side of the battery mounting slot for contact and connection with the rear electrode of the battery when the battery cover is in the installation position. The front and rear contact electrode structures are electrically connected to the power supply circuit. A flip cover stop bar that can reciprocate is provided at the rear end of the battery cover. A stop bar mating groove is provided on the housing for use with the flip cover stop bar. During the reciprocating movement of the flip cover stop bar, there is a locking position for inserting into the stop bar mating groove to lock the battery cover into the installation position. During the reciprocating movement of the flip cover stop bar, there is also an unlocking position for moving out of the stop bar mating groove to unlock the battery cover.
2. The infrared thermal imager of claim 1, wherein: The front end of the battery cover is hinged to the housing via a hinge shaft, and a reset torsion spring is sleeved on the hinge shaft to force the battery cover to flip from the installation position to the disassembly position.
3. The infrared thermal imager of claim 1, wherein: The flip cover stop lever is threadedly connected to the battery flip cover, and a dial is provided on the flip cover stop lever.
4. The infrared thermal imager according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery storage structure includes a C-shaped clip for securing the battery.
5. The infrared thermal imager according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The battery storage structure includes a battery tail support located at the rear end of the battery flip cover. The front end of the battery tail support has a battery positioning groove for positioning and engaging with the rear end of the battery. A battery clamping spring is located between the bottom of the battery positioning groove and the rear end of the battery. The battery tail support is a metal structure electrically connected to the battery clamping spring. The rear contact electrode structure is electrically connected to the rear electrode of the battery through the battery tail support and the battery clamping spring. The front end of the battery flip cover has a battery front end stop for engaging with the front end of the battery to limit the forward movement limit of the battery.
6. The infrared thermal imager according to claim 5, characterized in that: A negative conductor is provided at the bottom of the battery positioning groove, and a battery clamping spring is mounted between the negative conductor and the battery rear electrode.
7. A battery locking device, characterized in that: The device includes a battery cover with a front end for hinged connection to the housing. The battery cover has a battery storage structure on the side facing the battery mounting slot. During the flipping process of the battery cover around its own axis, it has an installation station for rotating the battery into the battery mounting slot and a disassembly station for rotating the battery away from the battery mounting slot. The rear end of the battery cover has a flip cover stop bar that can reciprocate. During the reciprocating movement of the flip cover stop bar, it has a locking station for inserting into the stop bar mating slot on the housing to lock the battery cover to the installation station. During the reciprocating movement of the flip cover stop bar, it also has an unlocking station for moving out of the stop bar mating slot to unlock the battery cover.
8. The battery locking device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The front end of the battery cover is hinged to the housing via a hinge shaft, and a reset torsion spring is sleeved on the hinge shaft to force the battery cover to flip from the installation position to the disassembly position.
9. The battery lockout device of claim 7, wherein: The battery storage structure includes a C-shaped clip for securing the battery.
10. The battery locking device according to any one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that: The battery storage structure includes a battery tail support located at the rear end of the battery flip cover. The front end of the battery tail support has a battery positioning groove for positioning and engaging with the rear end of the battery. A battery clamping spring is located between the bottom of the battery positioning groove and the rear end of the battery. The battery tail support is a metal structure electrically connected to the battery clamping spring. The rear contact electrode structure is electrically connected to the rear electrode of the battery through the battery tail support and the battery clamping spring. The front end of the battery flip cover has a battery front end stop for engaging with the front end of the battery to limit the forward movement limit of the battery.