BATTERY CASE APPLIED TO AN EBOOK

A biomass-based battery case for digital books addresses environmental concerns and facilitates battery replacement by using a structurally stable design with easy disassembly features.

FR3170708A3Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-26HESHAN ASTROS PRINTING LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
FR · FR
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
HESHAN ASTROS PRINTING LTD
Filing Date
2024-12-19
Publication Date
2026-06-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing digital book battery packs are made of plastic, which poses environmental pollution risks upon disposal, and the battery cells are difficult to replace due to being glued directly into the pack.

Method used

A battery case for digital books made from biomass materials with a design featuring a hollowed-out recess and positioning portions that allow easy disassembly and replacement of battery cells, using a combination of cover bodies made from biomass materials.

Benefits of technology

The use of biomass materials reduces environmental pollution and simplifies battery cell replacement by providing a structurally stable and easy-to-disassemble design.

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Abstract

A battery case applied to an e-book is disclosed, comprising: a case body including an upper cover body and a lower cover body (100), both of which are starch molded parts; the lower cover body (100) is provided with a first round boss (112) on one of its internal sides in a projecting manner; the first round boss (112) is hollowed out to form a first hollowed portion (111); the hollowed portion conforms to an external edge contour of a battery cell; an opening communicating with the first recessed portion is formed at an edge of the first round boss (112); the upper cover body is provided with a first positioning portion on one side of its body projecting towards the first recessed portion in a projecting manner; and the first positioning portion is paired with the first recessed portion. Figure for the abstract: [Fig 1]
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Description

Title of the invention: BATTERY HOUSING APPLIED TO A DIGITAL BOOK Technical field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of digital books, in particular to a battery case applied to a digital book. Context

[0002] For an existing digital book, a sound circuit is usually arranged in a battery pack, which is then nestled within the book's cover. Currently, the battery pack is primarily made of plastic, which can easily pollute the environment if discarded indiscriminately. Furthermore, the battery cell within the battery pack is generally glued directly into the pack, making it inconvenient to replace the battery cell when it is depleted. Summary

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in existing technologies. To this end, the utility model proposes a battery case applied to a digital book, which is made from a biomass material, and which is convenient for disassembling a battery cell and convenient for replacing the battery cell.

[0004] A battery case applied to a digital book according to a first embodiment of the utility model includes: a case body including an upper cover body and a lower cover body, wherein the upper cover body and the lower cover body are both made from a biomass material, a first round boss is provided on an internal side of the lower cover body in a projecting manner, the first round boss is hollowed out to form a first hollowed portion, the first hollowed portion conforms to an external edge contour of a battery element, an opening communicating with the first hollowed portion is formed at an edge of the first round boss, a first positioning portion is provided on one side of the upper cover body towards the first hollowed portion in a projecting manner, and the first positioning portion is matched to the first hollowed portion.

[0005] The battery case applied to a digital book according to an embodiment of a first aspect of the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: traditional plastic is replaced by the practical biomass material, thereby protecting the environment and improving conservation benefits environmental. Simultaneously, the first recessed portion is configured to cooperate with the first positioning portion to affix the battery element within the first recessed portion. Furthermore, the upper and lower cover bodies are separate and rest against the outer edge of the battery element through the opening, allowing the battery element to be easily removed from the first recessed portion, thus facilitating disassembly and replacement.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the upper cover body is provided with a cover plate, the first positioning portion is arranged on the cover plate, and the upper cover body defines a through hole matched to the cover plate.

[0007] According to certain embodiments of the utility model, the lower cover body is provided with a mounting column, the mounting column defines a threaded hole, the cover plate defines a mounting hole for the passage of a screw, and the mounting hole is arranged in correspondence with the threaded hole.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the lower cover body is provided with a first positioning column on the internal side.

[0009] According to certain embodiments of the utility model, the lower cover body is provided with a first reinforcing rib on the inner side, a length direction of the first reinforcing rib is parallel to a first direction, the lower cover body is provided with a second reinforcing rib on the inner side, a length direction of the second reinforcing rib is parallel to a second direction, the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other, the first reinforcing rib cooperates with the second reinforcing rib to form a mounting position, and the first positioning column is arranged in the mounting position.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the upper cover body is provided with a second positioning column, the lower cover body is provided with a sleeve to accommodate the second positioning column, the second positioning column is inserted into the sleeve, and the second positioning column is paired with the sleeve.

[0011] Additional aspects and advantages of the utility model will be presented in part in the description that follows, and will emerge in part from the description, or can be learned through practice of the utility model. Brief description of the drawings

[0012] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the utility model will become apparent and will be readily understood following the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0013] [Fig-1] is a diagram of a lower cover body of a battery case applied to a digital book according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0014] [Fig.2] is a schematic of a top cover body of a battery case applied to a digital book according to one embodiment of the utility model; and

[0015] [Fig.3] is a schematic of a top cover body of a battery case applied to a digital book according to an embodiment of the utility model with a cover plate not shown.

[0016] Explanation of numerical references

[0017] Lower cover body 100, sleeve 101, first reinforcing rib 102, second reinforcing rib 103, first positioning column 104, first hollowed portion 111, first round boss 112, second positioning column 113;

[0018] Upper cover body 200, through hole 201, support portion 202, cover plate 210, first positioning portion 211 and mounting hole 212. Detailed description

[0019] The embodiments of the utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, where identical or similar numerals throughout represent one or more identical or similar elements with identical or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are given by way of example and are used only to illustrate the utility model and cannot be construed as limitations of the utility model.

[0020] In the description of the utility model, it should be understood that descriptions of implied orientation, such as the orientation relation or position relation indicated by the terms "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right" are based on the orientation relation or position relation shown in the drawings, and are intended only to facilitate the description of the utility model and to simplify the description, but do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or must be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the utility model.

[0021] In the description of the utility model, the meaning of "several" refers to one or more, and the meaning of "a plurality of (or multiples)" refers to two or more. Terms such as "greater than", "less than", "more than" The terms "above," "below," and "within the range of" are understood to exclude the specified number, while they are understood to include the specified number. If used, terms such as "first" and "second" are intended solely to distinguish technical features and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance, implicitly indicating the number of technical features listed, or implicitly indicating the priority relationship of the listed technical features.

[0022] In the description of the utility model, unless explicitly limited otherwise, words such as layout, installation, and connection shall be understood in a broad sense. A person skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above words in the utility model in combination with the specific content of the technical diagram.

[0023] Referring to [Fig. 1], a battery case applied to a digital book according to an embodiment of a first aspect of the utility model includes: a case body comprising an upper cover body 200 and a lower cover body 100, where the upper cover body 200 and the lower cover body 100 are both made of biomass material, the lower cover body 100 is provided with a first round boss 112 on its inner side in a projecting manner, the first round boss 112 is hollowed out to form a first hollow portion 111, the first hollow portion 111 conforms to an outer edge contour of a battery cell, an opening communicating with the first hollow portion 111 is formed at the edge of the first round boss 112, the upper cover body 200 is provided with a first positioning portion 211 on the side of this one towards the first hollowed-out portion 111 in a salient manner,and the first positioning portion 211 is paired with the first hollowed-out portion 111.

[0024] Traditional plastic is replaced by biomass-based material, which is characterized by its natural and easy degradability and is more environmentally friendly than traditional plastic, thus protecting the environment and enhancing environmental protection benefits. Simultaneously, the processing required for sorting plastics for recycling is reduced, and recycling efficiency is improved. Furthermore, by bringing the first hollow portion 111 to conform to the battery element, the battery element can be stabilized within the first hollow portion 111.Next, when the upper cover body 200 and the lower cover body 100 are closed together, the first positioning portion 211 extends partially into the first hollow portion 111, and the first positioning portion 211 covers the upper side of the first hollow portion 111, to fix the battery element to the first hollow portion 111. In addition, the upper cover body 200 and the lower cover body 100. The two parts are separated, and then the battery cell is moved through the opening with fingers or a tool, so that the battery cell can be easily removed from the first hollowed-out portion 111, facilitating disassembly and replacement. It should be noted that the biomass material can be starch, which is molded into the upper and lower lid bodies by starch molding. In addition, the biomass material can also be cellulose, lignin, hemicellulose, chitin, starch, proteins, etc., or any mixture thereof.

[0025] It could be appreciated that the upper cover body 200 is provided with a cover plate 210, the first positioning portion 211 is arranged on the cover plate 210, and the upper cover body 200 defines a through hole 201 matched to the cover plate 210. When the upper cover body 200 and the lower cover body 100 are combined, the first hollow portion 111 is exposed through the through hole 201, then through the combination of the cover plate 210 and the upper cover body 200, the cover plate 210 is made to block the first hollow portion 111 to protect the battery element. Simultaneously, by disassembling the battery element, the first hollowed portion 111 can be exposed, so that the battery element can be removed quickly and conveniently without separating the upper cover body 200 from the lower cover body 100.In addition, a support portion 202 is formed on the side wall of the through hole 201 in a projecting manner, the support portion 202 extends in a circumferential direction of the through hole 201, and when the cover plate 210 is mounted in the through hole 201, the support portion 202 supports the cover plate 210, to prevent the cover plate 210 from being jammed in the through hole 201 due to an unbalanced flip, and to facilitate the direct mounting of the cover plate 210 onto the upper cover body 200.

[0026] It could be advantageous for the lower cover body 100 to be provided with a mounting post. The mounting post defines a threaded hole. The cover plate 210 defines a mounting hole 212 for the passage of a screw, and the mounting hole 212 is arranged to correspond with the threaded hole. The cover plate 210 is placed on the upper cover body 200, and the mounting hole 212 is aligned with the mounting post. Then, the screw passes through the mounting hole 212 and is threaded into the mounting post to secure the cover plate 210.

[0027] It could be appreciated that the lower cover body 100 is provided with a first positioning column 104 on its inner side, a positioning hole is defined in a printed circuit board of a sound emitter, and the first positioning column 104 passes through the positioning hole.

[0028] It could be appreciated that the lower cover body 100 is provided with a first reinforcing rib 102 on its inner side, one lengthwise direction of the first reinforcing rib 102 being parallel to a first direction; the lower cover body 100 is provided with a second reinforcing rib 103 on its inner side, one lengthwise direction of the second reinforcing rib 103 being parallel to a second direction; the first and second directions being perpendicular to each other; the first reinforcing rib 102 cooperating with the second reinforcing rib 103 to form a mounting position; and the first positioning column 104 is arranged in the mounting position. The structural strength of the lower cover body 100 is increased by the first reinforcing rib 102 and the second reinforcing rib 103.The first reinforcing rib 102 and the second reinforcing rib 103 then cooperate to form a mounting position, and the sound emitter circuit board is placed in this mounting position. The circuit board is positioned by the first reinforcing rib 102 and the second reinforcing rib 103 in the first and second directions respectively, so that the circuit board is stabilized in the mounting position. The first reinforcing rib 102 and the second reinforcing rib 103 both bear against the circuit board, further improving the stability of the circuit board.

[0029] It could be advantageous for the upper cover body 200 to be provided with a second positioning column 113, for the lower cover body 100 to be provided with a sleeve 101 for receiving the second positioning column 113, for the second positioning column 113 to be inserted into the sleeve 101, and for the second positioning column 113 to be paired with the sleeve 101. The upper cover body 200 and the lower cover body 100 are connected by inserting the second positioning column 113 into the sleeve 101. Instead of a screw connection, the second positioning column 113 rests against the inner wall of the sleeve 101, so that the friction between the second positioning column 113 and the sleeve 101 is increased, the stability of the connection between the upper cover body 200 and the lower cover body 100 is increased, and is Once replaced, the battery case is aesthetically pleasing..

[0030] The embodiments of the utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the utility model is not limited to the aforementioned embodiments. Within the scope of the knowledge held by those skilled in the art, various modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the utility model.

Claims

Demands

1. Battery case applied to a digital book, comprising: a case body including an upper cover body (200) and a lower cover body (100), wherein the upper cover body (200) and the lower cover body (100) are both made from a biomass material, a first round boss (112) is provided on an internal side of the lower cover body (100) in a projecting manner, the first round boss (112) is hollowed out to form a first hollowed portion (111), the first hollowed portion (111) conforms to an external edge contour of a battery cell, an opening communicating with the first hollowed portion (111) is formed at an edge of the first round boss (112), a first positioning portion (211) is provided on one side of the upper cover body (200) towards the first hollowed portion (111) in a projecting manner,and the first positioning portion (211) is paired with the first hollowed-out portion (111).

2. Battery housing applied to a digital book according to claim 1, wherein the upper cover body (200) is provided with a cover plate (210), the first positioning portion (211) is arranged on the cover plate (210), and the upper cover body (200) defines a through hole (201) matched to the cover plate (210).

3. Battery case applied to a digital book according to claim 2, wherein the lower cover body (100) is provided with a mounting column, the mounting column defines a threaded hole, the cover plate (210) defines a mounting hole (212) for the passage of a screw, and the mounting hole (212) is arranged in correspondence with the threaded hole.

4. Battery housing applied to a digital book according to claim 1, wherein the lower cover body (100) is provided with a first positioning column (104) on the inner side.

5. Battery case applied to a digital book according to claim 4, wherein the lower cover body (100) is provided with a first reinforcing rib (102) on the inner side, a length direction of the first reinforcing rib (102)

6. is parallel to a first direction, the lower cover body (100) is provided with a second reinforcing rib (103) on the inner side, a direction of length of the second reinforcing rib (103) is parallel to a second direction, the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other, the first reinforcing rib (102) cooperates with the second reinforcing rib (103) to form a mounting position, and the first positioning column (104) is arranged in the mounting position. Battery case applied to a digital book according to claim 1, wherein the upper cover body (200) is provided with a second positioning column (113), the lower cover body (100) is provided with a sleeve (101) configured to accommodate the second positioning column (113), the second positioning column (113) is inserted into the sleeve (101), and the second positioning column (113) is paired with the sleeve (101).