AA or AAA battery storage box

Abstract

The utility model relates to an AA or AAA battery storage box which comprises a box body, the box body is provided with a containing area and a plurality of placing positions, a power line is placed in the containing area, the placing positions are used for placing batteries, the power line is provided with sub-connecting plugs with the same number as the placing positions, and the sub-connecting plugs are matched with battery sockets in an inserted mode. The battery storage device has the effect of conveniently storing the battery.

Description

A type of AA or AAA battery storage box Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of chargers, and more particularly to a storage box for AA or AAA batteries. Background Technology

[0002] AA (size 5) and AAA (size 7) batteries are the most common standardized cylindrical batteries in daily life. They are versatile, portable, have a stable voltage (1.5V), and are easy to replace. Due to their large capacity, AA and AAA batteries (hereinafter collectively referred to as batteries) are often used in devices with moderate power consumption, such as remote controls, wireless mice, toys, flashlights, and small electronic scales. Some types are also rechargeable, meeting emergency needs and reducing long-term costs through reusability. They are widely used in household electronics, office equipment, and children's toys.

[0003] Among them, Chinese utility model patent, publication number: CN214313311U, discloses a USB-based charging AAA battery. This utility model provides a USB-based charging AAA battery that overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art. The structure is simple and effectively solves the problems of existing USB-based charging AAA batteries, which have no indicator light to make it unclear whether the battery is charging, cannot display the power level during charging, and lead to a decrease in battery utilization due to long-term charging, which is not conducive to practical use. In addition, existing USB-based charging AAA batteries do not have external protection for the battery, resulting in greater friction on the battery surface, which reduces battery efficiency and is not conducive to practical use.

[0004] This type of battery can be charged using a power cord with a USB interface and a USB connector, which is beneficial for its widespread application. However, in order to meet usage needs, a spare battery is usually required. At the same time, consumers need to distinguish between charged and depleted batteries, so charged and depleted batteries need to be stored separately, which is complicated and has room for improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To facilitate battery storage, this application provides an AA or AAA battery storage box.

[0006] The AA or AAA battery storage box provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An AA or AAA battery storage box includes a box body with a receiving area and several placement positions. A power cord is placed in the receiving area, and the placement positions are used to place batteries. The power cord is provided with the same number of sub-connectors as the placement positions, and the sub-connectors are plugged into the battery sockets.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the box is equipped with a placement area, where consumers can directly place a fully charged battery or a battery waiting to be charged, thus achieving the purpose of battery storage. At the same time, by building the power cord into the storage area, when consumers need to charge the battery located in the placement area, they only need to remove the power cord along the storage area, plug the sub-connector into the battery socket of the battery to be charged, and connect the power cord to a power source to achieve the purpose of charging the battery. This achieves the purpose of convenient battery storage and convenient charging through the box.

[0009] Preferably, it also includes a cover that fits onto the box body. The cover has a through groove, and when the cover fits onto the box body, the through groove is directly opposite the battery socket placed in the placement position.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the stability of the power cord and battery placed in the box is improved by the cover, which provides a certain degree of protection for the battery and power cord. The through slot design allows users to directly plug and unplug the power cord without opening the cover, improving the convenience of operation. At the same time, the cover blocks the positive and negative terminals of the battery, reducing the probability of short circuits caused by conductive foreign objects short-circuiting the battery.

[0011] Preferably, the cover is a transparent cover.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, consumers can observe the charging status of the battery and the internal condition of the box without opening the cover. At the same time, during the sales process, consumers can directly observe the model of the battery currently placed inside the box, making it easier for them to make a purchase.

[0013] Preferably, the placement position has a limiting groove that matches the external contour of the battery, and the limiting groove is used to limit the position of the battery in the placement position.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the limiting groove helps to limit the position of the battery in the placement position, reducing the probability of damage to the battery due to bumps during transportation or movement.

[0015] Preferably, the box body is detachably provided with hanging ears.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the hanging ear design supports hanging storage. At the same time, during the sales process, the box can be hung in a designated position simply by hanging the ear. After the consumer purchases the box, they can choose to remove the ear along the box, improving the flexibility of storage location.

[0017] Preferably, the box body has a locking groove for locking the hanging ear.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the hanging ears are fixed by locking grooves, reducing the probability of the hanging ears falling off or the storage box falling due to external pulling during hanging.

[0019] Preferably, the box body is provided with a plug-in part, which is plugged into the cover body. When the cover body is closed on the box body, the connection between the cover body and the box body is flush.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the connection between the lid and the box is flush, without any protrusions or gaps, thus improving the product's aesthetics.

[0021] Preferably, a partition is provided between the placement position and the receiving area.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the partition separates the power cord in the storage area from the battery in the placement area, avoiding the risk of short circuits caused by tangled wires or contact between the battery and the wires. It also clearly defines the charging module and battery storage areas, making it easier for users to quickly retrieve or place batteries or organize power cords.

[0023] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0024] 1. The box has a placement area where consumers can place fully charged batteries or batteries waiting to be charged directly for storage. When consumers need to charge the batteries in the placement area, they only need to remove the power cord along the storage area and plug the sub-connector into the battery socket of the battery to be charged, thus achieving convenient storage and charging of batteries through the box.

[0025] 2. The through-slot design allows users to plug and unplug the power cord directly without opening the cover, improving ease of operation;

[0026] 3. The hanging ear design supports hanging storage. During the sales process, the box can be hung in a designated position simply by hanging the ear. After the consumer purchases the box, they can choose to remove the ear along the box, increasing the flexibility of storage location. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an AA or AAA battery storage box according to an embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 2 is an exploded structural diagram of an AA or AAA battery storage box in Figure 1 along the indicated axis.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Box body; 11. Base plate; 12. Side plate; 2. Reception area; 3. Placement position; 4. Power cord; 41. Sub-plug connector; 5. Cover; 51. Top plate; 52. Frame; 6. Through groove; 7. Limiting groove; 8. Hanging ear; 9. Locking groove; 10. Plug-in part; 101. Partition. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The described embodiments are only possible technical implementations of this utility model and not all possible implementations. Those skilled in the art can obtain other embodiments in conjunction with the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort, and these embodiments are also within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0031] The inventors of this application discovered that AA and AAA batteries require separate storage for charged and decharged batteries in actual use, which is complicated and inconvenient. Therefore, this application mainly adopts a structural design including a box body 1, a storage area 2, a placement position 3, and a power cord 4. By setting a sub-plug 41 that matches the battery socket in the placement position 3, the effect of convenient charging is achieved, realizing the purpose of integrating storage, classification, and charging. The following is a further detailed description of this application.

[0032] This application provides an AA or AAA battery storage box, referring to Figures 1 and 2, including a box body 1, a cover 5, and a power cord 4. The box body 1 has a receiving area 2 and several placement positions 3. The receiving area 2 is used to store the power cord 4, and the placement positions 3 are used to place the batteries. The cover 5 can close onto the box body 1. The cover 5 has a through groove 6, which is directly opposite the battery socket on the placement position 3. The power cord 4 is provided with the same number of sub-connectors 41 as the placement positions 3. The sub-connectors 41 can be plugged into the battery socket to achieve the effect of convenient charging.

[0033] First, the specific number of placement slots 3 can be increased or decreased according to actual needs and the actual size of the box 1. Since the function of placement slots 3 is to place batteries, their specific number is not limited here.

[0034] Specifically, the housing 1 is formed by a base plate 11 and side plates 12. The base plate 11 has a groove that matches the outline of the battery as a receiving area 2. A flexible spacer is provided in the groove to reduce the shaking of the battery in the receiving area 2 and to limit the position of the battery. For example, for AA batteries, the size of the receiving area 2 is slightly larger than the diameter of the battery; for AAA batteries, the size of the receiving area 2 is adjusted accordingly.

[0035] In this embodiment, preferably, the placement position 3 is provided with a limiting groove 7 that matches the outer contour of the battery. The limiting groove 7 is used to limit the position of the battery in the placement position 3. The limiting groove 7 is formed by the recess of the placement position 3 along the thickness direction. The limiting groove 7 helps to limit the position of the battery in the placement position 3, reducing the probability of damage to the battery due to bumps during transportation or movement.

[0036] The cover 5 consists of a top plate 51 and a frame 52. The top plate 51 has a through groove 6. The cover 5 improves the stability of the power cord 4 and battery placed in the box 1 and provides a certain degree of protection for the battery and power cord 4. The through groove 6 allows users to directly plug and unplug the power cord 4 without opening the cover 5, improving the ease of operation. At the same time, the cover 5 blocks the positive and negative terminals of the battery, reducing the probability of short circuits caused by conductive foreign objects short-circuiting the battery.

[0037] One end of the power cord 4 is connected to an external power source (such as a mobile phone charger or a computer USB port), and the other end has multiple sub-connectors 41. The sub-connectors 41 are connected to the power cord 4 via flexible connecting wires, and their lengths are adapted to the spacing of the placement positions 3. The sub-connectors 41 are model-matched to the battery socket to ensure reliable connection.

[0038] In addition, the cover 5 is made of transparent material, such as plastic or acrylic sheet, so that consumers can observe the charging status of the battery and the internal condition of the box 1 without opening the cover 5. At the same time, during the sales process, consumers can directly observe the model of the battery currently placed in the box 1, which makes it easier for consumers to make a purchase.

[0039] Meanwhile, the box body 1 is detachably equipped with a hanging ear 8, which can be connected to the box body 1 by a buckle or magnetic attraction, enhancing the stability of the hanging ear 8 and the box body 1, while simplifying the disassembly and assembly steps and improving the user experience.

[0040] In this embodiment, preferably, a locking groove 9 is provided on the box body 1. The locking groove 9 is used to lock the hanging ear 8. The locking groove 9 is formed by a recess in the side wall of the box body 1. When it is necessary to lock the hanging ear 8 to the box body 1, the consumer places the hanging ear 8 in the locking groove 9 and drives the hanging ear 8 to rotate along the locking groove 9 until the spatial position relationship between the hanging ear 8 and the box body 1 is parallel. At this time, the hanging ear 8 will no longer be able to rotate along the locking groove 9.

[0041] Conversely, when it is necessary to remove the lug 8 along the locking groove 9, simply apply a force to the lug 8 in the opposite direction of locking to unlock the lug 8 from the locking groove 9. The mechanical structure is simple and has good stability.

[0042] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the box body 1 is provided with a plug-in part 10, which is plugged into the cover 5. When the cover 5 is closed on the box body 1, the connection between the cover 5 and the box body 1 is flush.

[0043] The insertion part 10 adopts a stepped protrusion structure, which cooperates with the slot on the frame 52 of the cover 5 to achieve precise alignment.

[0044] Therefore, when the cover 5 is closed onto the box 1, the connection between the two is flush, forming a seamless overall appearance, which improves both sealing performance and structural strength. The insertion part 10 can be made of high-strength engineering plastics, such as ABS or PP, to ensure durability after long-term use.

[0045] In other embodiments, the cover 5 and the box 1 are magnetically attracted to each other; that is, the box 1 is provided with a magnetic attracting element (e.g., a magnet), and the cover 5 is provided with a material that magnetically attracts the magnetic attracting element; or, the cover 5 is provided with a magnetic attracting element, and the box 1 is provided with a material that magnetically attracts the magnetic attracting element; or, both the cover 5 and the box 1 are provided with magnetic attracting elements, but the magnetic attracting element on the cover 5 magnetically attracts the magnetic attracting element on the box 1.

[0046] Meanwhile, a partition 101 is added between the placement position 3 and the accommodating area 2. The partition 101 is integrally formed with the box body 1, without the need for additional assembly of the partition 101. The partition 101 separates the power cord 4 of the accommodating area 2 from the battery of the placement position 3, avoiding the risk of short circuit caused by tangled wires or contact between the battery and the wires, and clearly delineates the charging module and battery storage areas, making it convenient for users to quickly take out and put in the battery or organize the power cord 4.

[0047] In addition, in other embodiments, a power module (e.g., a rechargeable lithium battery) is installed inside the box 1. Consumers can directly connect the power cord 4 to the power module located on the box 1 without having to connect the power cord 4 to an external power source again. After the power module has finished discharging, it can be recharged.

[0048] The implementation principle of this application embodiment is as follows: The box body 1 is provided with a placement position 3, and consumers can directly place a fully charged battery or a battery to be charged on the placement position 3 to achieve the purpose of storing the battery. At the same time, by embedding the power cord 4 in the accommodating area 2, when consumers need to charge the battery located in the placement position 3, they only need to remove the power cord 4 along the accommodating area 2, insert the sub-plug 41 into the battery socket of the battery to be charged, and connect the power cord 4 to the power source to achieve the purpose of charging the battery. This achieves the purpose of convenient storage and convenient charging of the battery through the box body 1.

[0049] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A storage box for AA or AAA batteries, characterized in that: Includes a box body (1), the box body (1) has a receiving area (2) and a number of placement positions (3), the receiving area (2) contains a power cord (4), the placement positions (3) are used to place batteries, the power cord (4) is provided with the same number of sub-connectors (41) as the placement positions (3), the sub-connectors (41) are plugged into the battery socket.

2. The AA or AAA battery storage case of claim 1, wherein: It also includes a cover (5), which covers the box (1). The cover (5) has a through groove (6). When the cover (5) covers the box (1), the through groove (6) is directly opposite the battery socket placed on the placement position (3).

3. The AA or AAA battery storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cover (5) is configured as a transparent cover (5).

4. The AA or AAA battery storage case of claim 1, wherein: The placement position (3) is provided with a limiting groove (7) that is adapted to the external contour of the battery. The limiting groove (7) is used to limit the position of the battery in the placement position (3).

5. The AA or AAA battery storage case of claim 1, wherein: The box body (1) is detachably provided with a hanging ear (8).

6. A box for receiving AA or AAA batteries as claimed in claim 5 wherein: The box body (1) is provided with a locking groove (9), which is used to lock the hanging ear (8).

7. A battery storage box for AA or AAA batteries according to claim 2, characterized in that: The box body (1) is provided with a plug-in part (10), which is plugged into the cover (5). When the cover (5) is closed on the box body (1), the connection between the cover (5) and the box body (1) is flush.

8. The AA or AAA battery storage case of claim 1, wherein: A partition (101) is provided between the placement position (3) and the accommodating area (2).

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