electronic devices

Abstract

This utility model discloses an electronic device, including a device body, a battery, and a connecting assembly. The battery has a through hole and is mounted on the device body. The connecting assembly includes a connecting post and a limiting member. The connecting post has a first end and a second end facing away from each other, and the first end is fixedly connected to the device body. The limiting member is sleeved on the connecting post and can rotate relative to the connecting post about its central axis, allowing the limiting member to switch between a first position and a second position. When the limiting member is in the first position, both the second end of the connecting post and the limiting member pass through the through hole, allowing the limiting member to move from one side of the battery to the opposite side. When the limiting member is in the second position, it engages with the battery along the axial direction of the connecting post. In this application, the connecting assembly is always connected to the device body, thus avoiding the risk of the connecting assembly falling into the device body, thereby improving the safety of the electronic device when installing or removing the battery.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic product technology, and in particular to an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, electronic devices such as mobile phones and computers are becoming increasingly widespread and their functions are becoming more and more powerful. Electronic devices consist of a main body and a battery. The battery is installed in the main body to provide power to the functional components on the main body.

[0003] In related technologies, in order to assemble the battery with the main body of the device, the battery has screw holes, and the screws pass through the screw holes and are threaded to the main body of the device. At this time, the battery and the main body of the device are fixed by screws, thereby realizing the assembly of the battery and the main body of the device.

[0004] However, during the disassembly or installation of the device body and battery, screws can easily fall into the device body, posing a risk of collision, friction, interference, or open circuits with internal components, thus increasing the risk of damage to the devices within the device body. Therefore, electronic devices in related technologies have poor safety during battery disassembly and installation. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model discloses an electronic device to solve the problem of poor safety when removing and installing batteries in related electronic devices.

[0006] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: An electronic device, comprising: Equipment body; A battery having a through hole is mounted on the main body of the device; A connecting assembly includes a connecting post and a limiting member. The connecting post has a first end and a second end facing away from each other. The first end is fixedly connected to the main body of the device. The limiting member is sleeved on the connecting post and can rotate relative to the connecting post about the central axis of the connecting post, so that the limiting member can switch between a first position and a second position. When the limiting member is in the first position, both the second end of the connecting post and the limiting member pass through the through hole, so that the limiting member moves from one side of the battery to the opposite side of the battery; when the limiting member is in the second position, the limiting member engages with the battery along the axial direction of the connecting post.

[0007] The technical solution adopted in this utility model can achieve the following beneficial effects: In the electronic device disclosed in this utility model, when the battery is fixedly connected to the device body, the limiting member is first positioned in the first position. At this time, both the second end of the connecting rod and the limiting member pass through the through hole, allowing the limiting member to move from one side of the battery to the opposite side. Then, the limiting member is rotated from the first position to the second position. At this time, the limiting member is misaligned with the through hole, causing interference between the limiting member and the battery, thereby locking and fixing the battery. In this solution, the battery is locked and fixed by switching the limiting member to different positions. Therefore, during battery installation and removal, there is no need to disassemble and install the entire connecting assembly. The connecting assembly is always connected to the device body, thus avoiding the risk of the connecting assembly falling into the device body and reducing the risk of damage to components inside the device body. Therefore, the safety of the electronic device during battery installation and removal is improved. Attached Figure Description

[0008] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of this invention, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic device disclosed in the embodiments of this utility model; Figures 2 to 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of some components of the electronic device disclosed in the embodiments of this utility model.

[0009] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 100-Equipment body, 101-Accommodation groove, 200-Battery, 201-Through hole, 210-Battery cell, 220-Mounting bracket, 230-Protrusion, 300-Connecting assembly, 310-Connecting column, 3101-First end, 3102-Second end, 311-Threaded section, 312-Smooth rod section, 313-Limiting protrusion, 320-Limiting component, 321-Threaded hole, 3201-First side, 3202-Second side, 3203-Third side, 3204-Fourth side. Detailed Implementation

[0010] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments and corresponding drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0011] The technical solutions disclosed in the various embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0012] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown in the figure, this utility model embodiment discloses an electronic device, which includes a device body 100, a battery 200, and a connection component 300.

[0013] The main body 100 is the main component of the electronic device, including but not limited to components such as the housing, circuit board, and display screen.

[0014] Battery 200 is a power supply device for electronic devices, providing electrical energy to the electronic devices. Battery 200 is mounted on the main body 100 of the device. Specifically, battery 200 is mounted on the housing of the main body 100 of the device. Battery 200 has a through hole 201.

[0015] The connecting assembly 300 includes a connecting post 310 and a limiting member 320. The connecting post 310 has a first end 3101 and a second end 3102 facing away from each other. The first end 3101 of the connecting post 310 is fixedly connected to the equipment body 100. The second end 3102 of the connecting post 310 faces away from the equipment body 100. The limiting member 320 is sleeved on the connecting post 310 and can rotate relative to the connecting post 310 about its central axis, so that the limiting member 320 can switch between a first position and a second position. At this time, the connecting post 310 is equivalent to the pivot of the limiting member 320, and the limiting member 320 rotates about the connecting post 310. This realizes the position switching of the limiting member 320.

[0016] With the limiting member 320 in the first position, both the second end 3102 of the connecting rod and the limiting member 320 pass through the through hole 201, allowing the limiting member 320 to move from one side of the battery 200 to the opposite side of the battery 200. At this time, the limiting member 320 and the battery 200 do not interfere with each other along the axial direction of the connecting rod, so the limiting member 320 can pass through the battery 200 through the through hole 201.

[0017] When the limiting member 320 is in the second position, it engages with the battery 200 along the axial direction of the connecting post 310. At this time, with the limiting member 320 in the second position, it is misaligned with the through hole 201, thus interfering with the battery 200. This prevents the limiting member 320 from passing through the through hole 201, further causing interference between the limiting member 320 and the battery 200.

[0018] In the specific operation process, when the battery 200 is installed onto the device body 100, the limiting member 320 is first positioned in the first position, and then the battery 200 is assembled onto the device body 100 along the direction from the second end 3102 to the first end 3101. During this process, the limiting member 320 passes through the through hole 201 on the battery 200. At this time, the limiting member 320 moves from the side surface of the battery 200 facing the device body 100 to the side surface of the battery 200 away from the device body 100. When the side surface of the battery 200 facing the device body 100 contacts the device body 100, the battery 200 is installed in place. Then, the limiting member 320 is rotated from the first position to the second position, and at least a portion of the limiting member 320 abuts against the side surface of the battery 200 away from the device body 100, so that the limiting member 320 and the battery 200 are in a limiting engagement. At this time, a clamping space is formed between the limiting member 320 and the device body 100, thereby clamping the battery 200 and thus locking and fixing the battery 200.

[0019] When the battery 200 is removed from the device body 100, the limiting member 320 is first rotated from the second position to the first position, and then the battery 200 is removed from the device body 100 along the direction from the first end 3101 to the second end 3102. During this process, the limiting member 320 passes through the through hole 201 on the battery 200 and moves from the side surface of the battery 200 away from the device body 100 to the side surface of the battery 200 facing the device body 100, thereby allowing the battery 200 to be removed from the device body 100.

[0020] In the embodiments disclosed in this application, the battery 200 is locked and fixed by switching the limiting member 320 at different positions. Therefore, during the installation and removal of the battery 200, it is not necessary to disassemble and install the connecting component 300 as a whole. The connecting component 300 is always connected to the device body 100, thereby avoiding the risk of the connecting component 300 falling into the device body 100, and reducing the risk of damage to the components inside the device body 100. Thus, the safety of the electronic device is improved when installing and removing the battery 200. Therefore, compared with the screw connection method of the related art, the method of connecting the battery 200 and the device body 100 by the connecting component 300 disclosed in this application has higher safety performance.

[0021] In addition, this application only requires rotating the limiting member 320 during the disassembly and installation of the battery 200, thus realizing quick disassembly and quick installation of the battery 200, which helps to improve the assembly efficiency of electronic devices.

[0022] To ensure that the limiting member 320 can pass through the through hole 201, in the first position, the orthographic projection profile of the limiting member 320 lies within the orthographic projection of the through hole 201 along the axial direction of the connecting post 310. Here, the orthographic projection profile of the limiting member 320 and the orthographic projection profile of the through hole 201 can completely coincide, allowing the limiting member 320 to pass through the through hole 201 within its limit dimensions. Alternatively, the area of ​​the orthographic projection profile of the limiting member 320 can be smaller than the area of ​​the orthographic projection profile of the through hole 201, allowing the limiting member 320 to pass through the through hole 201 more easily. In the second position, a portion of the orthographic projection profile of the limiting member 320 lies outside the orthographic projection of the through hole 201 along the axial direction of the connecting post 310, causing the limiting member 320 to be misaligned with the through hole 201, ensuring that the limiting member 320 can interfere with the battery 200.

[0023] In one alternative embodiment, the limiting part includes a base and a first protrusion. The first protrusion is disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the base, and the base is sleeved on the connecting post 310. A second protrusion is provided in the inner wall of the through hole 201. When the limiting member 320 is in the first position, the first protrusion and the second protrusion are misaligned. At this time, the first protrusion and the second protrusion do not interfere with each other along the axial direction of the connecting post 310, so the limiting member 320 can pass through the through hole 201. When the limiting member 320 is in the second position, the first protrusion and the second protrusion are opposite to each other, and the first protrusion and the second protrusion are limited and engaged along the axial direction of the connecting post 310, thereby locking and fixing the battery 200.

[0024] In another alternative, there can be multiple first protrusions, which can be spaced circumferentially along the base, with a first clearance notch formed between two adjacent first protrusions.

[0025] There are multiple second protrusions, which are spaced apart circumferentially along the through hole 201. A second clearance notch is formed between two adjacent second protrusions. The ends of the multiple second protrusions facing away from the inner wall of the through hole 201 collectively form a hollow region. The base portion is positioned opposite the hollow region. In this configuration, the multiple second protrusions divide the through hole 201 into a hollow region and multiple second clearance notches, and all the second clearance notches are connected to the hollow region. Alternatively, the through hole 201 can be understood as including a hollow region and multiple second clearance notches. Because the base portion is positioned opposite the hollow region, the base portion can pass through the hollow region; that is, the orthographic projection outline of the base portion lies within the orthographic projection outline of the hollow region.

[0026] When the limiting member 320 is in the first position, each second protrusion is opposite to a first clearance notch, and each first protrusion is opposite to a second clearance notch. When the limiting member 320 is in the second position, the second protrusion is opposite to one of the first protrusions.

[0027] In the above scheme, the limiting member 320 and the connecting column 310 are interference-fitted, or the limiting member 320 and the connecting column 310 are rotationally fitted through a structure such as a bearing.

[0028] In the above scheme, the limiting member 320 rotates at the same height position on the connecting column 310. When the battery 200 is assembled with the main body 100 of the equipment, and the battery 200 is in place, the battery 200 floats. The side wall of the battery 200 is prone to interfere with the limiting member 320, which makes it difficult for the limiting member 320 to switch to the second position, thus causing the risk that the battery 200 is difficult to lock.

[0029] Based on this, in another optional embodiment, the connecting post 310 can be a stud. The limiting member 320 can have a threaded hole 321, through which the connecting post 310 can be threadedly engaged with the connecting post 310. In this solution, the limiting member 320 is threadedly engaged with the connecting post 310, so the limiting member 320 can move helically relative to the connecting post 310. Therefore, the limiting member 320 can not only rotate relative to the connecting post 310, but also adjust its position in the axial direction of the connecting post 310. Therefore, when the battery 200 floats, the position of the limiting member 320 can be raised, thereby avoiding the risk of interference between the limiting member 320 and the side wall of the battery 200, and making it easier for the limiting member 320 to switch to the second position, thus ensuring the reliability of the battery 200 locking. In addition, the threaded connection has a self-locking performance, thus avoiding the risk of the limiting member 320 accidentally rotating relative to the connecting post 310, thereby further ensuring the reliability and safety of the battery 200 locking.

[0030] Furthermore, the connecting post 310 may include a threaded section 311 and a smooth section 312 connected together. The threaded section 311 refers to the area on the connecting post 310 with threads, while the smooth section 312 refers to the area on the connecting post 310 without threads. The end of the smooth section 312 facing away from the threaded section 311 can be the first end 3101 mentioned above. In this case, the end of the smooth section 312 facing away from the threaded section 311 is fixedly connected to the equipment body 100. The end of the threaded section 311 facing away from the smooth section 312 can be the second end 3102, and the limiting member 320 can be sleeved on the threaded section 311. In this design, threads are only provided on the connecting post 310 at the positions where it mates with the limiting member 320, thereby simplifying the structure of the connecting post 310.

[0031] In another alternative embodiment, the smooth rod section 312 may be provided with a limiting protrusion 313, and the limiting member 320 engages with the limiting protrusion 313 in the direction from the second end 3102 to the first end 3101. In this embodiment, the limiting member 320 engages with the limiting protrusion 313, thereby avoiding the risk of the limiting member 320 detaching from the threaded section 311 and entering the smooth rod section 312, and ensuring that the limiting member 320 is always fitted onto the threaded section 311.

[0032] In another alternative embodiment, the through hole 201 can be a strip-shaped hole. The limiting member 320 is a strip-shaped member. When the limiting member 320 is in the first position, the extending direction of the strip-shaped hole is parallel to the extending direction of the strip-shaped member. For example, the angle between the extending direction of the strip-shaped hole and the extending direction of the strip-shaped member can be 0° or 180°. When the limiting member 320 is in the second position, the extending direction of the strip-shaped hole intersects with the extending direction of the strip-shaped member. For example, the angle between the extending direction of the strip-shaped hole and the extending direction of the strip-shaped member can be 30°, 60°, or 90°. Here, in the first position, the angle between the extending direction of the strip-shaped hole and the extending direction of the strip-shaped member can be N, where N is 0° or 90°. And in the first position, the angle between the extending direction of the strip-shaped hole and the extending direction of the strip-shaped member can be N plus 90, for example, 0° plus 90°, or 180° plus 90°.

[0033] In this design, both the through hole 201 and the limiting member 320 are strip-shaped structures. The shape of the strip structure is relatively simple, thus further simplifying the structure of the electronic device.

[0034] In the above embodiments, the first end 3101 of the connecting post 310 can be threadedly connected to the device body 100. Alternatively, the first end 3101 of the connecting post 310 can be welded to the device body 100.

[0035] In another alternative embodiment, the connecting post 310 can be integrally formed onto the device body 100. For example, the connecting post 310 can be integrally formed onto the housing of the device body 100. In this case, the connecting post 310 is directly machined onto the housing during the housing machining process. In this solution, the connecting post 310 is integrally formed onto the device body 100, thereby improving the connection strength between the connecting post 310 and the device body 100, and further improving the assembly reliability of the electronic device.

[0036] In the above scheme, the limiting member 320 can be a prism structure, and the through hole 201 can be a rectangular structure.

[0037] In another alternative solution, the battery 200 may have multiple through holes 201, which may be arranged at intervals along the circumference of the battery 200. Multiple connecting components 300 may be provided, and each connecting component 300 may correspond one-to-one with one of the multiple through holes 201. This solution can further improve the connection reliability between the battery 200 and the device body 100.

[0038] In another alternative embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, the limiting member 320 may have a first side 3201, a second side 3202, a third side 3203, and a fourth side 3204 connected sequentially. The first side 3201 and the third side 3203 are arranged opposite each other, and the second side 3202 and the fourth side 3204 are arranged opposite each other, along the extending direction of the limiting member 320. Here, the first side 3201 and the second side 3202 are the two long sides of the limiting member 320, while the second side 3202 and the fourth side 3204 are the two wide sides of the limiting member 320. The first side 3201 and the second side 3202 are both planar structures, and in this case, the two long sides are straight edges. The third side 3203 and the fourth side 3204 may be arc-shaped convex structures, and in this case, the two wide sides are arc-shaped convex edges.

[0039] In this design, the two wide sides of the limiting component 320 are arc-shaped convex edges. Therefore, when the operator assembles and disassembles the component, their fingers can contact the arc-shaped convex edges at both ends. The arc-shaped convex edges have a large and gentle contact surface, thus providing a better operating feel and avoiding the cutting sensation caused by right-angled edges.

[0040] In the above scheme, the outer contour of the through hole 201 can be the same as the outer contour of the limiting member 320. In this case, the through hole 201 can be a structure with an arc-shaped convex edge on the wide side and a straight edge on the long side.

[0041] In another embodiment, the main body 100 may have a receiving groove 101, in which the battery 200 and the connecting assembly 300 are both located. In this case, the first end 3101 of the connecting post 310 can be connected to the bottom of the receiving groove 101.

[0042] This solution can reduce the stacking thickness of electronic devices, thereby enabling the development of thinner and lighter electronic devices.

[0043] In the above scheme, the battery 200 may include a cell 210 and a mounting bracket 220. The cell 210 is the energy storage part of the battery 200, and the mounting bracket 220 provides a mounting base for other components of the battery 200. Simultaneously, the mounting bracket 220 also protects the components installed within it; therefore, the mounting bracket 220 ensures the overall strength of the battery 200. The aforementioned through hole 201 can be formed on the mounting bracket 220.

[0044] In another alternative embodiment, the battery 200 may further include a protrusion 230, which is provided on the outer side of the mounting bracket 220. The protrusion 230 has a through hole 201. When the limiting member 320 is in the second position, the limiting member 320 is engaged with the protrusion 230 along the axial direction of the connecting post 310. In this embodiment, the through hole 201 is located on the outer side of the mounting bracket, thereby avoiding the risk of interference between the limiting member 320 and the battery cell 210.

[0045] The electronic devices disclosed in this application can be smartphones, computers, e-book readers, wearable devices (such as smartwatches), video game consoles, etc. This application does not limit the specific types of electronic devices.

[0046] The above embodiments of this utility model mainly describe the differences between the various embodiments. As long as the different optimization features between the various embodiments are not contradictory, they can be combined to form a better embodiment. For the sake of brevity, they will not be described in detail here.

[0047] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principle of this utility model should be included within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising: include: Equipment body (100); A battery (200) having a through hole (201) is mounted on the main body (100) of the device; A connecting assembly (300) includes a connecting post (310) and a limiting member (320). The connecting post (310) has a first end (3101) and a second end (3102) facing away from each other. The first end (3101) is fixedly connected to the device body (100). The limiting member (320) is sleeved on the connecting post (310) and can rotate relative to the connecting post (310) about the central axis of the connecting post (310) so that the limiting member (320) can switch between a first position and a second position. When the limiting member (320) is in the first position, the second end (3102) of the connecting post (310) and the limiting member (320) both pass through the through hole (201) so that the limiting member (320) moves from one side of the battery (200) to the other side opposite to the battery (200); when the limiting member (320) is in the second position, the limiting member (320) is in a limiting engagement with the battery (200) along the axial direction of the connecting post (310).

2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, The connecting post (310) is a stud, and the limiting member (320) has a threaded hole (321). The connecting post (310) is threadedly engaged with the limiting member (320) through the threaded hole (321).

3. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein, The connecting post (310) includes a threaded section (311) and a smooth section (312) connected to each other. The end of the smooth section (312) away from the threaded section (311) is the first end (3101), and the end of the threaded section (311) away from the smooth section (312) is the second end (3102). The limiting member (320) is sleeved on the threaded section (311).

4. The electronic device of claim 3, wherein, The bare rod section (312) is provided with a limiting protrusion (313), and the limiting member (320) is in a limiting engagement with the limiting protrusion (313) in the direction from the second end (3102) to the first end (3101).

5. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, The through hole (201) is a strip hole, and the limiting member (320) is a strip member. When the limiting member (320) is in the first position, the extension direction of the strip hole is parallel to the extension direction of the strip member. When the limiting member (320) is in the second position, the extending direction of the strip hole intersects with the extending direction of the strip member.

6. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, The connecting column (310) is integrally formed on the main body of the equipment (100).

7. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, The battery (200) has multiple through holes (201) arranged at intervals along the circumference of the battery (200); there are multiple connecting components (300), and each of the multiple connecting components (300) is corresponding to one of the multiple through holes (201).

8. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, The limiting member (320) has a first side (3201), a second side (3202), a third side (3203), and a fourth side (3204) connected sequentially. The first side (3201) and the third side (3203) are arranged opposite to each other, and the second side (3202) and the fourth side (3204) are arranged opposite to each other and are arranged along the extension direction of the limiting member (320). The first side (3201) and the second side (3202) are both planar structures, and the third side (3203) and the fourth side (3204) are arc-shaped convex structures.

9. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, The main body of the device (100) has a receiving groove (101), and the battery (200) and the connecting component (300) are both located in the receiving groove (101).

10. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, The battery (200) includes a cell (210), a mounting bracket (220), and a protrusion (230). The cell (210) is disposed on the mounting bracket (220). The outer side of the mounting bracket (220) is provided with the protrusion (230), and the protrusion (230) has the through hole (201). When the limiting member (320) is in the second position, the limiting member (320) is limited and cooperates with the protrusion (230) along the axial direction of the connecting post (310).

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