Battery mounting structure for a timing switch

Abstract

The utility model discloses a battery mounting structure of timing switch, including bottom shell, apron, circuit board, battery piece and drawer type battery box. Drawer type battery box side is equipped with elastic stop plate, and the bottom shell side has the drawer insertion, and after the battery box is inserted into the insertion, the elastic stop plate is limited with the fixed step of the insertion place shell inner wall cooperation limit, and the circuit board is equipped with electric contact contact piece in the insertion side, and there is interval groove between the elastic stop plate and battery box. This structure adopts the drawer type design of side, and need not dismount complete machine to can replace battery conveniently, and the elastic stop structure guarantees the stable installation, and is suitable for multiple installation environment, also has simplified production assembly process, and effectively has promoted product use convenience and maintenance efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of timer switch technology, specifically to a battery mounting structure for a timer switch. Background Technology

[0002] In various timer switch products, the battery is the core power supply component, and the rationality of its installation structure directly affects the product's ease of use and maintenance efficiency. Currently, most common timer switch battery installation structures on the market adopt either a cover-plate snap-fit ​​design or a screw-fixed design: the cover-plate snap-fit ​​structure usually integrates the battery compartment inside the bottom shell, and the cover is fixed by a snap or rotation method. When replacing the battery, the cover must be removed first. During the operation, the cover is prone to loosening due to wear of the snaps, and the internal battery is often restricted by the small space, which is not user-friendly, especially for elderly users or those with operational difficulties; the screw-fixed structure can ensure installation stability, but each time the battery is replaced, the screws must be tightened with tools, which is cumbersome, not only prolonging the operation time, but also potentially affecting the normal use of the product due to lost or stripped screws.

[0003] Furthermore, some timer switches, in pursuit of a compact design, have button batteries directly soldered or clipped onto the circuit board. Replacing the battery requires disassembling the circuit board, which not only increases the difficulty of operation for users but also may damage circuit components due to improper handling, significantly reducing the product's lifespan. Additionally, traditional battery mounting structures often place the battery compartment on the back or bottom of the product. In installation environments with limited space (such as recessed or wall-mounted installations), battery replacement requires removing the entire timer switch from its mounting location, further complicating maintenance.

[0004] Therefore, designing a battery mounting structure that is easy to operate and stable and reliable without disassembling the entire device has become a key technical issue in improving the user experience of timer switch products. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a battery mounting structure for a timer switch.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a battery installation structure for a timer switch, including a bottom shell, a cover plate, a circuit board and a button battery, and also a drawer-type battery box. The side of the drawer-type battery box is provided with an elastic limiting plate, and the side of the bottom shell is provided with a drawer socket. The drawer-type battery box is inserted into the drawer socket and is restricted in the drawer socket by the elastic limiting plate. The circuit board is provided with an electrical contact piece on one side of the drawer socket.

[0007] A gap groove is provided between the elastic limiting plate and the drawer-type battery box, and a limiting step is provided on the outer wall of the elastic limiting plate.

[0008] The inner wall of the outer casing at the drawer slot is provided with a fixed step that matches the limiting step.

[0009] Furthermore, the side of the elastic limiting plate is provided with an inlet ramp, and the side wall of the fixed step is provided with a matching ramp that is adapted to the inlet ramp.

[0010] Furthermore, the drawer-type battery box includes a cover located at the opening of the drawer socket and a battery compartment for installing button batteries. The battery compartment is provided with a battery cavity for accommodating button batteries. The bottom of the cover is provided with a raised step, and the bottom shell is provided with a positioning step that matches the raised step.

[0011] Furthermore, the drawer opening has pull-out clearance notches on both the upper and lower sides.

[0012] Furthermore, the end of the elastic limiting plate is provided with two operating steps.

[0013] Furthermore, the bottom of the battery compartment is provided with an elastic support piece to support the button battery.

[0014] Furthermore, the bottom of the battery compartment is provided with a slot for inserting an elastic support piece, the elastic support piece is provided with a through hole in the middle, and support springs are evenly distributed around the through hole, the support springs having a support portion protruding from the surface of the elastic support piece.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] 1. Improved battery replacement convenience: The side drawer design allows users to replace batteries without disassembling the entire device or complex covers. Simply pull out the battery compartment with the help of the elastic limiting plate to complete the battery replacement. No tools are required throughout the process, simplifying the operation steps by more than 50%. This is especially suitable for elderly users or scenarios with limited operating space, effectively lowering the maintenance threshold.

[0017] 2. Adaptable to diverse installation environments: By placing the battery compartment on the side of the bottom shell, the maintenance difficulties of traditional rear / bottom battery compartments in embedded or wall-mounted installation scenarios are solved. Users can replace the battery without disassembling the entire unit, greatly improving the product's applicability in complex installation environments.

[0018] 3. Simplified production and assembly process: The drawer-type modular design allows the battery box and bottom shell to be assembled independently, reducing the assembly difficulty on the production line. It also facilitates later maintenance and component replacement, which helps to improve production efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.

[0019] In addition to the objectives, features, and advantages described above, this utility model has other objectives, features, and advantages. The utility model will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom shell structure.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the circuit board structure.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom shell from another perspective.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a button battery and a drawer-type battery box.

[0026] Figure 1-6 Components: 1. Bottom shell; 2. Cover plate; 3. Circuit board; 4. Button battery; 5. Drawer-type battery box; 6. Flexible limiting plate; 7. Drawer slot; 8. Electrical contact piece; 9. Spacing groove; 10. Limiting step; 11. Fixing step; 12. Guide slope; 13. Mating slope; 14. Cover; 15. Battery compartment; 16. Battery cavity; 17. Raised step; 18. Positioning step; 19. Pull-out clearance notch; 20. Operating step; 21. Flexible support piece; 22. Slot; 23. Through hole; 24. Support spring; 25. Support part. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0029] This invention provides a battery mounting structure for a timer switch.

[0030] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 1-6The battery mounting structure of the timer switch includes a bottom shell 1, a cover plate 2, a circuit board 3 and a button battery 4, and also includes a drawer-type battery box 5. The drawer-type battery box 5 has an elastic limiting plate 6 on its side, and the bottom shell has a drawer socket 7 on its side. The drawer-type battery box is inserted into the drawer socket and is restricted in the drawer socket by the elastic limiting plate. The circuit board has an electrical contact piece 8 on one side of the drawer socket.

[0031] A spacer groove 9 is provided between the elastic limiting plate and the drawer-type battery box, and a limiting step 10 is provided on the outer wall of the elastic limiting plate.

[0032] A fixed step 11 adapted to the limiting step is provided on the inner wall of the outer shell at the drawer slot.

[0033] The aforementioned technical solution comprises a bottom shell, a cover plate, a circuit board, a button battery, and a newly added drawer-type battery compartment. The drawer-type battery compartment has a flexible limiting plate on its side, and the bottom shell has a drawer slot on its side. After the battery compartment is inserted into the slot, it is secured by the limiting step on the flexible limiting plate engaging with the fixed step on the inner wall of the outer shell at the slot. Simultaneously, the circuit board has an electrical contact piece on the drawer slot side for connecting to the button battery. A spacer groove exists between the flexible limiting plate and the battery compartment. The drawer-type design allows the battery compartment to be inserted or removed without disassembling the entire device. Combined with the limiting structure of the flexible limiting plate, it ensures the stability of the installation. The spacer groove provides deformation space for the flexible limiting plate, facilitating operation. The electrical contact piece ensures a stable electrical connection between the battery and the circuit board, improving the convenience of battery replacement and the reliability of the structure.

[0034] Specifically, the side of the elastic limiting plate is provided with an inlet inclined surface 12, and the side wall of the fixed step is provided with a matching inclined surface 13 that is adapted to the inlet inclined surface 12.

[0035] In this embodiment, a guide slope is provided on the side of the elastic limiting plate, and a mating slope is provided on the side wall of the corresponding fixed step. When the battery box is inserted into the drawer slot, the guide slope guides the insertion, making the insertion process smoother. After insertion, the guide slope and the mating slope come into contact with each other, improving the stability of the connection.

[0036] Specifically, the drawer-type battery box includes a cover 14 located at the opening of the drawer socket and a battery compartment 15 for installing button batteries. The battery compartment 15 is provided with a battery cavity 16 for accommodating button batteries. The bottom of the cover is provided with a raised step 17, and the bottom shell is provided with a positioning step 18 that matches the raised step.

[0037] In this embodiment, the drawer-type battery box consists of a cover and a battery compartment. The battery compartment contains a battery cavity for accommodating button batteries. The raised step at the bottom of the cover is adapted to the positioning step inside the bottom shell. The raised step and the positioning step mutually limit each other, thereby restricting the insertion stroke of the drawer-type battery box.

[0038] Specifically, the drawer opening has pull-out clearance notches 19 on both the top and bottom sides.

[0039] In this embodiment, pull-out clearance notches are provided on the upper and lower sides of the drawer opening, providing operating space for fingers or tools and facilitating the pull-out operation of the drawer-type battery box.

[0040] Specifically, the end of the elastic limiting plate is provided with two operating steps 20.

[0041] In this embodiment, two operating steps are provided at the end of the elastic limiting plate, which makes it convenient for the user to press the elastic limiting plate with their fingers or tools to separate the limiting steps from the fixed steps, thereby pulling out the battery box.

[0042] Specifically, the bottom of the battery compartment is provided with an elastic support piece 21 to support the button battery.

[0043] In this embodiment, an elastic support piece is provided at the bottom of the battery compartment. The elastic support piece can lift the button battery, ensuring that the button battery and the electrical contact piece are in close contact. The elasticity of the elastic support piece can compensate for slight deformation of the button battery due to size errors or during use, ensuring that the button battery and the electrical contact piece always have good contact, reducing power supply failures caused by poor contact, and improving the stability of the timer switch operation.

[0044] Specifically, the bottom of the battery compartment is provided with a slot 22 for inserting an elastic support piece, the elastic support piece is provided with a through hole 23 in the middle, and support springs 24 are evenly distributed around the through hole, and the support springs have a support portion 25 protruding from the surface of the elastic support piece.

[0045] In this embodiment, the slot facilitates the installation and replacement of the elastic support piece. The elasticity of the support spring allows the support portion to apply a stable supporting force to the button battery, and the design enhances the elastic performance and uniformity of the support piece.

[0046] Attention all technical personnel: Although this utility model has been described according to the specific embodiments above, the concept of this utility model is not limited to this utility model. Any modification that utilizes the concept of this utility model will be included within the scope of protection of this patent right.

Claims

1. A battery mounting structure of a timing switch comprising a bottom case, a cover plate, a circuit board and a button cell, characterized in that: It also includes a drawer-type battery box, the side of which is provided with an elastic limiting plate, and the side of the bottom shell is provided with a drawer socket. The drawer-type battery box is inserted into the drawer socket and is restricted within the drawer socket by the elastic limiting plate. The circuit board is provided with an electrical contact piece on one side of the drawer socket. A gap groove is provided between the elastic limiting plate and the drawer-type battery box, and a limiting step is provided on the outer wall of the elastic limiting plate. The inner wall of the outer casing at the drawer slot is provided with a fixed step that matches the limiting step.

2. The battery mounting structure of the timing switch according to claim 1, characterized by: The side of the elastic limiting plate is provided with an inlet ramp, and the side wall of the fixed step is provided with a matching ramp that is adapted to the inlet ramp.

3. The battery mounting structure of the timing switch according to claim 1, characterized by: The drawer-type battery box includes a cover at the opening of the drawer socket and a battery compartment for installing button batteries. The battery compartment has a battery cavity for accommodating button batteries. The bottom of the cover has a raised step, and the bottom shell has a positioning step that matches the raised step.

4. The battery mounting structure of the timing switch according to claim 3, characterized by: The drawer has pull-out notches on both the top and bottom sides.

5. The battery mounting structure of the timing switch according to claim 1, characterized by: The end of the elastic limiting plate is provided with two operating steps.

6. The battery mounting structure of the timing switch according to claim 3, characterized by: The bottom of the battery compartment is provided with an elastic support piece to support the button battery.

7. The battery mounting structure of the timing switch according to claim 3, characterized by: The bottom of the battery compartment is provided with a slot for inserting an elastic support piece. The elastic support piece has a through hole in the middle. Supporting spring pieces are evenly spaced around the through hole. Each supporting spring piece has a support portion that protrudes from the surface of the elastic support piece.

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