Battery connector, connection structure, and electronic device

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a battery connector, a connecting structure and an electronic device. The battery connector comprises an insulating body, a board end connector is electrically connected with a battery body through the insulating body, the insulating body is rotationally connected with the battery body and can rotate around a rotation center, the insulating body is provided with a first clamping hook, which drives the insulating body to rotate around the rotation center, so that the board end connector is connected with the battery body for power-on or disconnected for power-off. The battery connector, the connecting structure and the electronic device of the present disclosure can realize that when the notebook computer is disassembled, the insulating body rotates to disconnect the board end connector from the battery body, thereby avoiding short circuit or burning machine problems caused by improper operation. Without the need to additionally remove the battery body or pull out the battery connector, the disassembly process is simplified, the operation efficiency is improved, the risk of equipment damage caused by operation errors is effectively reduced, and the maintenance cost is reduced. In addition, the structure is simple and has strong adaptability, and can be applied to various electronic devices.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of battery connection technology, and in particular to a battery connector, connection structure and electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] During the repair or disassembly of electronic devices such as laptops, it is usually necessary to first remove the battery or disconnect the battery connector to ensure that the electronic device is powered off and to prevent short circuits or damage caused by foreign metal objects falling into the motherboard. However, existing solutions rely on operators strictly following standard operating procedures, but this method is not foolproof and may result in short circuits or damage due to operator negligence in not removing the battery or disconnecting the battery connector, increasing repair costs. In addition, this method is cumbersome, requiring the additional removal of the battery or disconnection of the battery connector each time the device is disassembled, increasing the number of steps and time involved. Utility Model Content

[0003] This disclosure provides a battery connector, connection structure, and electronic device to at least solve the above-mentioned technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] According to a first aspect of this disclosure, a battery connector is provided, including an insulating body, a board-end connector being electrically connected to a battery body through the insulating body, the insulating body being rotatably connected to the battery body and capable of rotating about a rotation center, the insulating body being provided with a first hook for driving the insulating body to rotate about the rotation center, so that the board-end connector is connected to or disconnected from the battery body for power supply or power de-energization.

[0005] In one embodiment, the insulating body is further provided with a second hook for fixing the relative position of the insulating body and the battery body.

[0006] In one embodiment, the insulating body is further provided with a first limiting part and a second limiting part, the first limiting part and / or the second limiting part cooperating with the second hook to fix the relative position of the insulating body and the battery body.

[0007] In one embodiment, the insulating body is provided with rotating shafts on both sides, and the insulating body is rotatably connected to the battery body through the rotating shafts.

[0008] In one possible embodiment, the device further includes a first connection end and a second connection end connected to the insulating body. The insulating body is electrically connected to the board connector via the first connection end, and the insulating body is electrically connected to the battery body via the second connection end.

[0009] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, a connection structure is provided, including a connector and a battery connector as described in any of the above embodiments, wherein the board-end connector is electrically connected to the battery body via the insulating body, and the connector is engaged with the first snap hook.

[0010] In one embodiment, the connector includes a hook portion that engages with the first hook.

[0011] In one embodiment, the connector further includes a support portion that abuts against one end of the insulating body away from the board-end connector.

[0012] In one embodiment, the connector is a one-piece molded structure.

[0013] According to a third aspect of this disclosure, an electronic device is provided, including a housing and an inner cavity, and further including a connection structure as described in the above-described embodiments, the connection structure being located in the inner cavity, the connector being fixedly connected to the housing.

[0014] In this disclosure, since the battery connector is rotatably connected to the battery body, and the insulating body is provided with a first hook, the insulating body can rotate along with the laptop when it is disassembled, so that the board-end connector is disconnected from the battery body, avoiding short circuits or burn-out problems caused by improper operation; there is no need to remove the battery body or unplug the battery connector, which simplifies the disassembly process, improves the operation efficiency, and effectively reduces the risk of equipment damage caused by operation errors, thus reducing maintenance costs; in addition, the structure is simple, highly adaptable, and can be applied to a variety of electronic devices.

[0015] It should be understood that the description in this section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the embodiments of this disclosure, nor is it intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Other features of this disclosure will become readily apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of this disclosure will become readily apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Several embodiments of this disclosure are illustrated in the drawings by way of example and not limitation, in which:

[0017] In the accompanying drawings, the same or corresponding reference numerals indicate the same or corresponding parts.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a battery connector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0019] Figure 2This illustration shows an application scenario diagram of a battery connector, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a connection structure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0021] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the connector structure of an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0022] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Insulating body; 2. First connecting end; 3. Second connecting end; 4. Board end connector; 5. Battery body; 6. Connector; 7. D-shell; 11. First hook; 12. Second hook; 13. First limiting part; 14. Second limiting part; 15. Rotating shaft; 61. Hook part; 62. Support part. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this disclosure more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this disclosure, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this disclosure without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0024] The embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] Reference Figures 1-3 As shown, an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides a battery connector including an insulating body 1. A board-end connector 4 is electrically connected to a battery body 5 through the insulating body 1. The insulating body 1 is rotatably connected to the battery body 5 and can rotate about a rotation center. The insulating body 1 is provided with a first hook 11 to drive the insulating body 1 to rotate about the rotation center, so that the board-end connector 4 is connected to the battery body 5 for power-on or disconnected for power-off.

[0026] In this embodiment, taking a laptop as an example, the D-shell 7 in the laptop refers to the lower shell that contacts the desktop. Laptop repair requires the removal of the D-shell 7, and the first hook 11 is used to connect to the D-shell 7. Under normal use, the first hook 11 and the D-shell 7 are tightly fitted together, firmly fixing the battery connector inside the laptop, ensuring a stable and reliable electrical connection between the board connector 4 and the battery body 5, and guaranteeing normal power supply to the laptop. When the laptop needs to be disassembled, removing the D-shell 7 will simultaneously drive the first hook 11. After the first hook 11 is subjected to force, it will drive the insulating body 1 to rotate around the rotation center, thereby separating the board connector 4 from the battery body 5 and disconnecting the power. It can be understood that the rotational connection between the insulating body 1 and the battery body 5 can be achieved by setting a rotation shaft on the battery body 5 and correspondingly setting a shaft hole on the insulating body 1; or, it can be achieved by setting a shaft hole on the battery body 5 and correspondingly setting a rotation shaft on the insulating body 1. Therefore, the battery connector disclosed herein enables the insulating body 1 to automatically rotate during the disassembly of the laptop, thereby disconnecting the board-end connector 4 from the battery body 5 and avoiding short circuits or burn-out problems caused by improper operation. It eliminates the need to remove the battery body 5 or unplug the battery connector, simplifying the disassembly process, improving operational efficiency, and effectively reducing the risk of equipment damage due to operational errors, thus reducing maintenance costs. In addition, it has a simple structure, strong adaptability, and can be applied to a variety of electronic devices.

[0027] In one embodiment, the insulating body 1 is further provided with a second hook 12 for fixing the relative position of the insulating body 1 and the battery body 5.

[0028] In this embodiment, the second hook 12 is used to fix the relative position of the insulating body 1 and the battery body 5. During normal operation of the battery connector, the second hook 12 and the corresponding structure on the battery body 5 are engaged with each other to form a reliable locking mechanism, which can effectively prevent the insulating body 1 from rotating accidentally due to external force, and ensure that the board end connector 4 and the battery body 5 always maintain a tight and stable connection during the test, thus ensuring the continuity and stability of the power supply of the battery body 5.

[0029] In one embodiment, the insulating body 1 is further provided with a first limiting part 13 and a second limiting part 14, which together cooperate with the second hook 12 to fix the relative position of the insulating body 1 and the battery body 5; or, one of the first limiting part 13 or the second limiting part 14 cooperates with the second hook 12 to fix the relative position of the insulating body 1 and the battery body 5.

[0030] In this embodiment, the cooperation between the second hook 12, the first limiting part 13, and the second limiting part 14 greatly enhances the stability of the connection between the insulating body 1 and the battery body 5, effectively resisting various external interferences and reducing power supply abnormalities caused by loose connections.

[0031] In one embodiment, the insulating body 1 is provided with rotating shafts 15 on both sides, and the insulating body 1 is rotatably connected to the battery body 5 through the rotating shafts 15.

[0032] In this embodiment, the rotating shaft 15 provides stable rotational support for the insulating body 1, allowing it to rotate flexibly around the rotation center. When it is necessary to connect the board-end connector 4 to the battery body 5 for power supply, a simple rotation operation can achieve a tight connection between the two; when it is necessary to disconnect and de-energize, the operation can be easily completed by rotating the insulating body 1 in the opposite direction. Compared with traditional connection methods, this rotational connection achieved through the rotating shaft 15 is simpler and faster to operate, greatly improving work efficiency. At the same time, the design of the rotating shafts 15 on both sides enhances the stability of the connection, effectively reducing the problem of connection loosening caused by external forces.

[0033] In one embodiment, the battery connector further includes a first connection end 2 and a second connection end 3 connected to the insulating body 1. The insulating body 1 is electrically connected to the board end connector 4 through the first connection end 2, and the insulating body 1 is electrically connected to the battery body 5 through the second connection end 3.

[0034] In this embodiment, the first connection end 2 specifically comprises a plurality of terminals housed within the insulating body 1, and the second connection end 3 specifically comprises an electrical wire. The wire can be fixed to the insulating body 1 by welding or crimping to ensure a firm connection and good conductivity. The first connection end 2 provides a reliable mechanical connection and good conductivity, while the second connection end 3 has a certain degree of flexibility and anti-interference capability. Together, they ensure a stable electrical connection between the battery body 5 and the board connector 4, reducing power supply problems caused by loose connections or poor contact.

[0035] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, this disclosure also provides a connection structure, including a board-end connector 4 and a battery body 5, as well as a connector 6 and a battery connector as described in the above-described embodiments. The board-end connector 4 is connected to the battery body 5 through an insulating body 1, and the connector 6 is engaged with a first latch 11.

[0036] Specifically, in one embodiment, the connector 6 includes a hook portion 61, which engages with the first hook 11.

[0037] In this embodiment, the connector 6 is typically connected to an external structure. Taking a laptop as an example, the connector 6 is mounted on the D-shell 7 of the laptop and engages with the first latch 11 of the battery connector. The first latch 11 is connected to the D-shell 7 via the connector 6, further enhancing the stability of the overall structure. Specifically, the engagement of the connector 6 with the first latch 11 effectively restricts the position of the insulating body 1. Combined with the rotating and electrical connection design of the battery connector, this makes the connection between the board connector 4 and the battery body 5 more robust and reliable. Even if the device is subjected to external forces such as vibration or collision during use, it can effectively prevent the connection from becoming loose or disconnected, providing a continuous and stable power supply to the device and ensuring its normal operation. The latch 61 engages with the first latch 11 of the battery connector. This engagement structure forms a reliable locking mechanism, which restricts the movement of the insulating body 1 from multiple directions when the two are engaged. For example, it prevents the insulating body 1 from shifting due to vibration in the horizontal direction and avoids it from shaking up and down due to external force in the vertical direction, thereby effectively ensuring the stability of the entire connection structure and keeping the electrical connection between the board connector 4 and the battery body 5 stable, without being affected by the fact that the insulating body 1 can rotate relative to the battery body 5.

[0038] In one embodiment, the connector 6 further includes a support portion 62, which abuts against one end of the insulating body 1 away from the board end connector 4.

[0039] Specifically, in one embodiment, the connector 6 is an integrally formed structure.

[0040] In this embodiment, the support 62 provides physical support, preventing the battery connector from rotating when the battery body 5 and the board connector 4 are connected and energized. The molding method for the connector 6 and the support 62 can be selected based on the material of the D-shell. For example, when the D-shell is made of metal, a method of bonding small plastic parts can be used. This method fully utilizes the plasticity of the small plastic parts and the adhesive properties of the adhesive to firmly fix the plastic support 62 and connector 6 to the metal D-shell, ensuring the stability and reliability of the connection structure. If the D-shell 7 is made of plastic, the support 62 and connector 6 can be manufactured using a one-piece molding method to simplify the production process and reduce costs. It is understood that, in addition to using the connector 6, the battery connector can also be fixed by adding sponge or rubber. Sponge and rubber have good cushioning and fixing properties, effectively filling the gaps between the battery connector and surrounding components, stabilizing the battery connector, and also providing some degree of shock absorption and noise reduction.

[0041] This disclosure also provides an electronic device, including a housing and an inner cavity, and further including a connection structure in the above-described embodiments, the connection structure being located in the inner cavity, and the connector 6 being fixedly connected to the housing.

[0042] In this embodiment, the electronic device is equipped with a connection structure that allows the insulating body 1 to automatically rotate when the device is disassembled, thereby disconnecting the board connector 4 from the battery body 5 and avoiding short circuits or burn-out problems caused by improper operation. This eliminates the need to remove the battery body 5 or unplug the battery connector, simplifying the disassembly process, improving operational efficiency, and effectively reducing the risk of equipment damage due to operational errors, thus reducing maintenance costs. Furthermore, the structure is simple, highly adaptable, and applicable to various types of electronic devices.

[0043] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this disclosure; the directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0044] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "over," "on the upper surface of," and "above" are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship between one or more components or features shown in the figures and other components or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms include not only the orientation of the component as depicted in the figures but also different orientations during use or operation. For example, if the components in the figures are inverted as a whole, "above" or "above other components or features" will include cases where the component is "below" or "under" other components or features. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." Furthermore, these components or features may also be positioned at other different angles (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or other angles), and this document intends to include all such cases.

[0045] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular implementations only and is not intended to limit the exemplary implementations according to this disclosure. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms “comprising” and / or “including” are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, parts, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0046] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this disclosure described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0047] This disclosure has been described through the above embodiments; however, it should be understood that the above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit this disclosure to the described embodiments. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that this disclosure is not limited to the above embodiments, and many more variations and modifications can be made based on the teachings of this disclosure, all of which fall within the scope of protection claimed by this disclosure. The scope of protection of this disclosure is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A battery connector, comprising an insulating body (1), wherein a board-end connector (4) is electrically connected to a battery body (5) via the insulating body (1), characterized in that, The insulating body (1) is rotatably connected to the battery body (5) and can rotate around a rotation center. The insulating body (1) is provided with a first hook (11) to drive the insulating body (1) to rotate around the rotation center so that the board end connector (4) can be connected to the battery body (5) for power supply or disconnected for power supply.

2. The battery connector of claim 1, wherein, The insulating body (1) is also provided with a second hook (12) for fixing the relative position of the insulating body (1) and the battery body (5).

3. The battery connector of claim 2, wherein, The insulating body (1) is further provided with a first limiting part (13) and a second limiting part (14), and the first limiting part (13) and / or the second limiting part (14) cooperate with the second hook (12) to fix the relative position of the insulating body (1) and the battery body (5).

4. The battery connector of claim 1, wherein, The insulating body (1) is provided with rotating shafts (15) on both sides, and the insulating body (1) is rotatably connected to the battery body (5) through the rotating shafts (15).

5. The battery connector of claim 1, wherein, It also includes a first connection end (2) and a second connection end (3) connected to the insulating body (1). The insulating body (1) is electrically connected to the board end connector (4) through the first connection end (2), and the insulating body (1) is electrically connected to the battery body (5) through the second connection end (3).

6. A connection structure comprising a plate end connector (4) and a battery main body (5), characterized by It also includes a connector (6) and a battery connector as described in any one of claims 1-5, wherein the board-end connector (4) is electrically connected to the battery body (5) through the insulating body (1), and the connector (6) is engaged with the first latch (11).

7. The connection structure according to claim 6, characterized in that The connector (6) includes a hook portion (61) that engages with the first hook (11).

8. The connection structure according to claim 6, wherein The connector (6) further includes a support (62) that abuts against one end of the insulating body (1) away from the board end connector (4).

9. The connection structure according to claim 6, wherein The connector (6) is an integrally formed structure.

10. An electronic device comprising a housing and an internal cavity, characterized in that It also includes a connection structure as described in any one of claims 6-9, the connection structure being located in the inner cavity, and the connector (6) being fixedly connected to the outer shell.

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