Power boxes and electronic devices

Abstract

To provide a power supply box from which a power supply can be easily removed.SOLUTION: A power supply box 100 includes a holder 30 that holds a power supply 200, and a pressing unit 40 that can press the power supply 200 held in the holder 30 so as to remove the power supply 200 from the holder 30.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a power supply box and an electronic device.

Background Art

[0002] There are electronic devices that use batteries. Such electronic devices have a battery box for accommodating the battery (Patent Document 1). In the battery box described in Patent Document 1, the battery is sandwiched from the front and back and firmly held.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] When the charging of the power supply (battery) is insufficient, the power supply is removed from the power supply box mounted on the electronic device. However, if the power supply is firmly held in the holder, it may be difficult to remove the power supply from the power supply box.

[0005] Therefore, a power supply box and / or an electronic device that can easily remove the power supply are desired.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A power supply box according to one aspect has a holder for holding a power supply, and a pressing unit capable of pressing the power supply held in the holder to remove the power supply from the holder.

[0007] An electronic device according to one aspect includes the above power supply box.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0008] [Figure 1]Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of a power supply box according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a schematic side view of the power supply box according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a schematic top view of the power supply box as seen from the direction of arrow 3A in Figure 2. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a schematic side view of the power supply box as seen from the direction of arrow 4A in Figure 2. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the power box along the 5A-5A line in Figure 2. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the power supply box in the first state along the 6A-6A line in Figure 3. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the power supply box in the second state along the 6A-6A line in Figure 3. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the power supply box in the unlocked state along the 5A-5A line in Figure 2. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the power supply box in the unlocked and first state along the 9A-9A line in Figure 8. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the power supply box in the unlocked and second state along the 9A-9A line in Figure 8. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the power supply box in the locked state along the 5A-5A line in Figure 2. [Figure 12] Figure 12 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the power supply box in the locked state along the 12A-12A line in Figure 11. [Figure 13] Figure 13 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the power supply box in its first state according to the second embodiment. [Figure 14] Figure 14 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the power supply box in a second state according to the second embodiment. [Figure 15] Figure 15 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the power supply box in its first state according to the third embodiment. [Figure 16]FIG. 16 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the power supply box according to the third embodiment in the second state.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following drawings, the same or similar parts are denoted by the same or similar reference numerals. However, it should be noted that the drawings are schematic, and the ratios of each dimension etc. may be different from the actual ones.

[0010] [First Embodiment] The power supply box according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13. The power supply box may be distributed alone or may be provided in an electronic device.

[0011] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of the power supply box according to the first embodiment. In FIG. 1, the power supply box in a state where a cover 20 to be described later is open is shown. FIG. 2 is a schematic side view of the power supply box according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a schematic top view of the power supply box viewed from the direction of arrow 3A in FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is a schematic side view of the power supply box viewed from the direction of arrow 4A in FIG. 2. FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the power supply box along line 5A-5A in FIG. 2. In FIG. 5, a state where no power supply is accommodated is shown. FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the power supply box in the first state along line 6A-6A in FIG. 3. FIG. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the power supply box in the second state along line 6A-6A in FIG. 3. In FIGS. 2 to 7, the power supply box in a state where the cover 20 to be described later is closed is shown. In FIGS. 6 and 7, a state where the power supply is accommodated is shown.

[0012] The power supply box 100 may have a housing 10 and a cover 20. The housing 10 may have a shape capable of accommodating a power supply. The housing 10 may have a side portion 11 and a bottom portion 12.

[0013] The power source 200 may be, for example, a battery. The battery may be a primary battery or a secondary battery. In the figure, the case where the power source 200 is a dry battery will be described as an example. In the figure, the dry battery has a shape such as a single dry battery, a double dry battery, a triple dry battery, a quadruple dry battery, or a quintuple dry battery. However, the dry battery is not limited to such a shape and may have various shapes. For example, the dry battery may have a shape such as a 9V square dry battery or a coin-type dry battery. Instead, the power source 200 may be a battery other than a dry battery.

[0014] The power source box 100 may have an entrance / exit 14 for putting the power source 200 into the housing 10 or taking the power source 200 out of the housing 10. The cover 20 covers the entrance / exit 14. The cover 20 may be configured to be transitionable between a state where the entrance / exit 14 is open and a state where the entrance / exit 14 is covered.

[0015] In the illustrated aspect, the cover 20 is connected to the housing 10 by a hinge 22. The cover 20 is configured to be rotatable about the rotation axis of the hinge 22. By rotation by the hinge 22, the cover 20 is configured to be transitionable between a state where the entrance / exit 14 is open and a state where the entrance / exit 14 is covered.

[0016] The opening mechanism of the cover 20 is not limited to the illustrated aspect. For example, the cover 20 may be configured to be detachable from the housing 10.

[0017] The power source box 100 may have a holder 30 for holding the power source 200. The holder 30 may have an electrical terminal 38 that is electrically connected to the power source 200. When the power source 200 is held by the holder 30, the power source 200 is electrically connected to the electrical terminal 38.

[0018] The holder 30 may be configured to firmly and mechanically hold the power supply 200 so that the electrical connection of the power supply 200 does not unintentionally come loose when using the power box 100 or electronic equipment. The mechanical configuration of the holder 30 is not particularly limited, and the holder 30 may have a variety of mechanical configurations.

[0019] In the illustrated example, the holder 30 may have a pair of side portions 32 and a bottom portion 34. The bottom portion 34 may be located on the opposite side from the entrance / exit 14 of the housing 10. The bottom portion 34 may extend along one side of the power supply 200. The bottom portion 34 of the holder 30 may have a through hole 36 through which the pressing unit 40, described later, passes.

[0020] The pair of sides 32 of the holder 30 are configured to face the end face of the power supply 200. When the power supply 200 is a dry cell battery, the pair of sides 32 of the holder 30 face the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the dry cell battery. In this case, each of the pair of sides 32 of the holder 30 has an electrical terminal 38. The power supply 200 is mechanically held firmly by being sandwiched between the pair of sides 32 of the holder 30.

[0021] The cover 20 preferably has a magnet 24. The magnet 24 is preferably a permanent magnet. Here, the term "permanent magnet" is used in the same sense as it is normally used and does not necessarily mean a component that permanently retains its magnetic properties. In other words, unlike an electromagnet, a "permanent magnet" is any component that retains its magnetic properties for a long period of time.

[0022] The magnet 24 may be positioned opposite the power supply 200 held in the holder 30. Preferably, the magnet 24 is positioned opposite the power supply 200 held in the holder 30 and spaced apart from the power supply 200. The magnet 24 may be provided, for example, inside the cover 20. Alternatively, the magnet 24 may be housed inside, for example, a component of the cover 20.

[0023] However, the magnet 24 is not essential. The power box 100 does not need to have a magnet 24.

[0024] The power box 100 may have a pressing unit 40. The pressing unit 40 is configured to press the power supply 200 so as to remove the power supply 200 held in the holder 30 from the holder 30. In a preferred example, the pressing unit 40 and the holder 30 are configured to be able to move relative to each other between a first state in which the pressing unit 40 is retracted from the area of ​​the power supply 200 held in the holder 30 (see Figure 6) and a second state in which the pressing unit 40 is moved into the area of ​​the power supply 200 held in the holder 30 (see Figure 7). Such relative movement of the pressing unit 40 and the holder 30 can be achieved, for example, by the user operating the operation unit 60 described later.

[0025] In a second state, when the pressing unit 40 enters the area of ​​the power supply 200 held by the holder 30 while the power supply 200 is held by the holder 30, the power supply 200 is released from the holder 30, at least partially. This releases the strong mechanical hold of the power supply 200 by the holder 30. Therefore, a user who wishes to remove the power supply 200 can easily retrieve it from the power supply box 100.

[0026] The configuration of the pressing unit 40 is not particularly limited. Preferred configurations of the pressing unit 40 are described below as examples. The pressing unit 40 may be located on the side opposite to the cover 20 with respect to the power supply 200 held in the holder 30. Specifically, the pressing unit 40 may be attached to a base 50 that is spaced apart from the bottom 12 of the housing 10. The pressing unit 40 may be composed of pins extending from the base 50 toward the bottom 12 of the housing 10 or the bottom 34 of the holder 30. An elastic member (not shown) may be provided at the tip of the pin. In the illustrated embodiment, the pressing unit 40 is attached to the base 50. Alternatively, the pressing unit 40 may be molded integrally with the base 50.

[0027] It is preferable that the pressing unit 40 and the holder 30 are configured to be able to move relative to each other in the direction toward the entrance / exit 14 from the opposite side of the entrance / exit 14. In the illustrated embodiment, the gap between the bottom 12 of the housing 10 or the bottom 34 of the holder 30 and the base 50 is operated to widen or narrow. As a result, the pressing unit 40 and the holder 30 are configured to be able to move relative to each other in the direction toward the entrance / exit 14 from the opposite side of the entrance / exit 14. Accordingly, in the second state described above, the pressing unit 40 is configured to enter the area of ​​the power supply 200 held by the holder 30 through the through hole 36 in the bottom 34 of the holder 30.

[0028] When the pressing unit 40 moves relative to the entrance / exit 14 from the opposite side toward the entrance / exit 14, the power supply 200 is pushed upward toward the entrance / exit 14. Therefore, the user can more easily remove the power supply 200 that has come loose from the holder 30.

[0029] Furthermore, if the cover 20 is equipped with a magnet 24, when the pressing unit 40 pushes up the power supply 200 while the cover 20 is closed, the power supply 20, which has come loose from the holder 30, is attracted to the magnet 24 and attaches to the cover 20. After this, when the cover 20 is opened, the power supply 200 is already attached to the cover 20, making it easier for the user to retrieve the power supply 200.

[0030] The power box 100 preferably has an elastic member 70 that biases the pressing unit 40 and the holder 30 toward the first state described above. As a result, the pressing unit 40 is retracted from the power supply 200 in the normal state. In this case, the pressing unit 40 transitions from the first state (see Figure 6) to the second state (see Figure 7) by the user operating the operation unit 60, which will be described later.

[0031] In the illustrated embodiment, the elastic member 70 is provided between the bottom 12 and the base 50 of the housing 10. The elastic member 70 may be made of, for example, rubber or a spring. When no external force is applied, the elastic member 70 widens the gap between the bottom 12 and the base 50 of the housing 10, thereby retracting the pressing unit 40 from the area of ​​the power supply 200. When the elastic member 70 is subjected to an external force that compresses it, the gap between the bottom 12 and the base 50 of the housing 10 narrows, thereby allowing the pressing unit 40 to enter the area of ​​the power supply 200 through the through hole 36.

[0032] The power box 100 may have an operating section 60 for relative movement of the pressing unit 40 and the holder 30. In the first embodiment, with the base 50 fixed, the user presses the housing 10 and / or cover 20 toward the base 50 (towards arrow F1 in Figure 7), causing the pressing unit 40 to enter the area of ​​the power supply 200. In this case, the housing 10 and / or cover 20 constitute the operating section 60. Therefore, it can be said that the operating section 60 is provided on the housing 10 and / or cover 20. In this case, the base 50 may be integrally formed with the components that make up the electronic equipment.

[0033] Alternatively, with the housing 10 and / or cover 20 fixed in place, the user presses the base 50 toward the housing 10 and / or cover 20 (towards arrow F2 in Figure 7), causing the pressing unit 40 to enter the area of ​​the power supply 200. In this case, the base 50 constitutes the operating unit 60. In this case, the housing 10 may be integrally formed with the components that make up the electronic equipment.

[0034] Preferably, the pressing unit 40 is configured to press a position on the power supply 200 that is offset in the longitudinal direction from the longitudinal center of the power supply 200 held in the holder 30. In the illustrated embodiment, the pressing unit 40 is configured to press a position offset towards the positive pole from the longitudinal center of the power supply 200. This allows the pressing unit 40 to release the power supply 200 from the holder 30 with relatively little force. The pressing position of the power supply 200 by the pressing unit 40 may be, for example, a position outside of 2 / 5 of the distance between the two longitudinal edges of the power supply 200.

[0035] The power box 100 preferably has a switching unit 80. The switching unit 80 is configured to switch between a state that allows relative movement between the pressing unit 40 and the holder 30 (unlocked state) and a state that prohibits relative movement between the pressing unit 40 and the holder 30 (locked state).

[0036] Below, an example of the configuration of the switching unit 80 will be described with reference to Figures 8 to 13. Figure 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the power supply box in the unlocked state along the 5A-5A line in Figure 2. Figure 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the power supply box in the unlocked state and first state along the 9A-9A line in Figure 8. Figure 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the power supply box in the unlocked state and second state along the 9A-9A line in Figure 8. Figure 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the power supply box in the locked state along the 5A-5A line in Figure 2. Figure 12 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the power supply box in the locked state along the 12A-12A line in Figure 11.

[0037] The switching unit 80 has a shaft 81 extending in one direction and a receiving member 85 having a hole 86 through which the shaft 81 passes. The receiving member 85 is fixed to the base 50. The receiving member 85 may extend from the base 50 to the inside of the housing 10, for example, to a position facing the side 11 of the housing 10.

[0038] Both ends of the shaft 81 may be passed through holes 11a provided in the side portion 11 of the housing 10. In this way, the shaft 81 is attached to the housing 10. However, the shaft 81 may be configured to slide along its longitudinal direction (the direction of arrow A in Figures 8 and 11).

[0039] The shaft 81 is attached to the housing 10, and the receiving member 85 is fixed to the base 50. As a result, the shaft 81 and the receiving member 85 move relative to each other as the pressing unit 40 and the holder 30 move relative to each other.

[0040] The shaft 81 has a small-diameter portion 82 and a large-diameter portion 83. The small-diameter portion 82 is the part having a smaller diameter than the large-diameter portion 83. The shaft 81 passes through a hole 86 formed in the receiving member 85. The hole 86 formed in the receiving member 85 includes a large-diameter portion 87 and an elongated hole portion 88 extending from the large-diameter portion 87. The large-diameter portion 87 and the elongated hole portion 88 are integrally formed as a single hole.

[0041] The large-diameter portion 87 is sized to accommodate the large-diameter portion 83 of the shaft 81. The elongated hole portion 88 extends along the direction of relative movement between the shaft 81 and the receiving member 85. The width W of the elongated hole portion 88 in the direction perpendicular to the direction of relative movement is smaller than the diameter of the large-diameter portion 83 of the shaft 81 and larger than the diameter of the small-diameter portion 82 of the shaft 81. In other words, the elongated hole portion 88 can accommodate the small-diameter portion 82 of the shaft 81, but cannot accommodate the large-diameter portion 83 of the shaft 81.

[0042] By sliding the shaft 81 in its longitudinal direction, the smaller diameter portion 82 of the shaft 81 can be aligned with the hole 86 formed in the receiving member 85. In this case, as shown in Figures 9 to 10, the shaft 81 can move (relatively move) in a direction that pushes it downward toward the base 50 together with the housing 10 and the holder 30. Therefore, the power supply 200 can be taken out by the pressing unit 40 (unlocked state).

[0043] Furthermore, the sliding of the shaft 81 in its longitudinal direction allows the large-diameter portion 83 of the shaft 81 to be aligned with the hole 86 formed in the receiving member 85. In this case, as shown in Figures 11 and 12, the large-diameter portion 83 of the shaft 81 cannot enter the elongated hole 88, so relative movement between the pressing unit 40 and the holder 30 becomes impossible (locked state). The user only needs to keep the power box 100 locked except when removing the power supply 200. This reduces the risk of the power supply 200 being unintentionally disconnected.

[0044] Although one example of the configuration of the switching unit 80 has been described in detail, the configuration of the switching unit 80 is not limited to the above. For example, the switching unit 80 may be provided on the outside of the housing 10. The configuration of the switching unit 80 only needs to be switchable between an unlocked state and a locked state. Also, if it is not necessary, the switching unit 80 may not be provided.

[0045] [Second Embodiment] The power supply box 100 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 13 and 14. Figure 13 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the power supply box according to the second embodiment in a first state. Figure 14 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the power supply box according to the second embodiment in a second state. Here, the first state is the same as in the first embodiment, where the pressing unit 40 is retracted from the area of ​​the power supply 200 held by the holder 30. The second state is the same as in the first embodiment, where the pressing unit 40 has entered the area of ​​the power supply 200 held by the holder 30.

[0046] Figure 13 shows the cover 20 in the closed position. Figure 14 shows the cover 20 in the removed position.

[0047] In the second embodiment, components similar to those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment. Furthermore, descriptions of components similar to those in the first embodiment may be omitted.

[0048] In the second embodiment, the configuration of the power supply 200 and the holder 30 is the same as in the first embodiment. In the second embodiment, the base 50 is not provided. The pressing unit 40 is provided at the bottom 12 of the housing 10 of the power supply box 100. The shape and position of the pressing unit 40 may be the same as in the first embodiment.

[0049] In the second embodiment as well, the power box 100 has an elastic member 70 that biases the pressing unit 40 and the holder 30 toward the first state described above. The elastic member 70 is provided between the bottom 12 of the housing 10 and the bottom 34 of the holder 30. In the second embodiment, the distance between the bottom 12 of the housing 10 and the bottom 34 of the holder 30 is configured to be variable. The configuration of the elastic member 70 is the same as in the first embodiment.

[0050] In the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the power supply 200 can be easily removed from the holder 30 by the pressing unit 40.

[0051] In the second embodiment, the operating unit 60 is located in a position accessible through the entrance / exit 14. Specifically, the operating unit 60 is located in a position accessible to the user through the entrance / exit 14 when the cover 20 is open.

[0052] The operating section 60 may consist of a wall portion 37 that is integrally and inseparably formed with the holder 30. The wall portion 37 may have a surface facing the entrance / exit 14. By pressing down on the wall portion 37, the user can push down the holder 30 toward the bottom 12 of the housing 10. This causes the pressing unit 40 to enter the area of ​​the power supply 200 through the through hole 36 of the holder 30 and detach the power supply 200 from the holder 30.

[0053] In the second embodiment, the user cannot access the operating unit 60 when the cover 20 is closed. Therefore, even if the switching unit 80 is not provided, the user will not accidentally remove the power supply 200 when the cover 20 is closed.

[0054] In the second embodiment, if the power box 100 is mounted on an electronic device, the housing 10 may be integrated with the elements that make up the electronic device, for example, the housing of the electronic device.

[0055] [Third Embodiment] The power supply box 100 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 15 and 16. Figure 15 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the power supply box according to the third embodiment in a first state. Figure 16 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the power supply box according to the third embodiment in a second state. Here, the first state is the same as in the first embodiment, where the pressing unit 40 is retracted from the area of ​​the power supply 200 held by the holder 30. The second state is the same as in the first embodiment, where the pressing unit 40 has entered the area of ​​the power supply 200 held by the holder 30.

[0056] Figure 15 shows the cover 20 in the closed position. Figure 16 shows the cover 20 in the removed position.

[0057] In the third embodiment, components similar to those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment. Furthermore, descriptions of components similar to those in the first embodiment may be omitted.

[0058] In the third embodiment, the configuration of the power supply 200 and the holder 30 is the same as in the first embodiment. In the third embodiment, the base 50 is not provided. The pressing unit 40 is provided in the space below the power supply box 100. The shape and position of the pressing unit 40 may be the same as in the first embodiment.

[0059] The pressing unit 40 may be connected to the operating unit 60 via a mechanically connected movable part 44. In the third embodiment, the operating unit 60 is located to the side of the holder 30 and is provided in a position accessible through the entrance 14. Specifically, the operating unit 60 is provided in a position accessible to the user through the entrance 14 when the cover 20 is open.

[0060] The operating section 60 may be configured to be pressable by the user. The connecting movable section 44 has a structure that converts the downward movement of the operating section 60 into the upward movement of the pressing unit 40. For example, the connecting movable section 44 may have a rod-shaped or plate-shaped form that is configured to be rotatable around a pivot axis 44a. The pressing unit 40 is connected to one end of the connecting movable section 44. The operating section 60 is connected to the other end of the connecting movable section 44. As a result, when the operating section 60 moves in one direction, the pressing unit 40 moves in the opposite direction to the direction of movement of the operating section 60.

[0061] In the third embodiment, the power box 100 also has an elastic member 70 that biases the pressing unit 40 and the holder 30 toward the first state described above. The elastic member 70 may be provided, for example, between the operating unit 60 and the bottom 12 of the housing 10. In the third embodiment, when the user presses the operating unit 60, the pressing unit 40 enters the area of ​​the power supply 200 through the through hole 36 of the holder 30 and detaches the power supply 200 from the holder 30.

[0062] In the third embodiment, the user cannot access the operating unit 60 when the cover 20 is closed. Therefore, even if the switching unit 80 is not provided, the user will not accidentally remove the power supply 200 when the cover 20 is closed.

[0063] In the third embodiment, if the power box 100 is mounted on an electronic device, the housing 10 may be integrated with the elements that make up the electronic device, for example, the housing of the electronic device.

[0064] In the third embodiment, when a user operates the operating unit 60, the operating unit 60 is pushed down from the entrance / exit 14 of the power box 100 toward the bottom 12 of the housing 10. Alternatively, the operating unit 60 may be provided, for example, on the side of the housing 10, i.e., on a wall rising from the bottom 12. In this case, the connecting movable part 44 that mechanically connects the operating unit 60 and the pressing unit 40 only needs to have a mechanism that converts horizontal movement into vertical movement (direction toward the bottom 12 of the housing 10 from the entrance / exit 14). Here, the horizontal direction corresponds to the direction along the plane that intersects the direction toward the bottom 12 of the housing 10 from the entrance / exit 14.

[0065] In the first to third embodiments, the power box 100 is configured to house one power supply 200. Alternatively, the power box 100 may be configured to house multiple power supplies 200. In this case, multiple pressing units 40 may be provided, aligned with the positions of the multiple power supplies 200. Preferably, the multiple pressing units 40 are configured to move relative to each other in conjunction with a single operation by the operating unit 60. This allows multiple power supplies 200 to be removed at once. Such multiple pressing units 40 can be realized by multiple pins provided, aligned with the positions of the multiple power supplies 200.

[0066] Please note that, as explained above, at least the inventions described as follows are explicitly stated in this specification.

[0067] [Note 1] A holder that holds the power supply, A power box comprising: a pressing unit capable of pressing the power supply to remove the power supply held in the holder from the holder. [Note 2] The power box according to Appendix 1, wherein the pressing unit and the holder are configured to be able to move relative to each other between a first state in which the pressing unit is retracted from the area of ​​the power supply held by the holder and a second state in which the pressing unit is moved into the area of ​​the power supply held by the holder. [Note 3] The power box has an opening for inserting and removing power, The power box as described in Appendix 2, wherein the pressing unit and the holder are configured to be able to move relative to each other in a direction toward the entrance / exit from the opposite side of the entrance / exit. [Note 4] The holder has a bottom located on the opposite side from the entrance / exit, The bottom portion has a through hole, The power box according to Appendix 3, wherein the pressing unit is configured to enter the area of ​​the power supply held by the holder through the through hole in the second state. [Note 5] The power box has an entrance / exit for supplying and dispensing power, and an operating section for moving the pressing unit and the holder relative to each other. The power box according to any one of the appendices 2 to 4, wherein the operating unit is provided in a cover that covers the entrance or in a position accessible through the entrance. [Note 6] The power box according to any one of the appendices 2 to 5, wherein the power box has a switching unit that switches between a state that allows relative movement between the pressing unit and the holder and a state that prohibits relative movement between the pressing unit and the holder. [Note 7] The power box according to any one of the appendices 2 to 6, wherein the power box has an elastic member that biases the pressing unit and the holder toward the first state. [Note 8] The power box according to any one of the appendices 1 to 7, wherein the pressing unit is configured to press a position of the power supply that is offset in the longitudinal direction from the longitudinal center of the power supply held in the holder. [Note 9] The power box has an entrance / exit for inserting and removing power, and a cover. The power box according to any one of the appendices 1 to 7, wherein the cover is configured to transition between a state in which the entrance is open and a state in which the entrance is covered. [Note 10] The cover is a power box as described in Appendix 9, having a magnet. [Note 11] An electronic device equipped with a power box as described in any one of the appendices 1 to 10.

[0068] As described above, the scope of the present invention has been disclosed through embodiments, but the descriptions and drawings that constitute part of this disclosure should not be understood as limiting the invention. Various alternative embodiments, examples, and operational techniques will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure. Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention is defined solely by the inventive features relating to the claims that are reasonable from the above description. [Explanation of symbols]

[0069] 10 cabinets 14 Entrance / exit 20 Covers 24 Magnets 30 holders 34 Bottom 36 Through holes 40 Pressing Unit 60 Control section 70 Elastic members 80 Switching Unit 100 Power Box 200 power supply

Claims

1. A holder that holds the power supply, A pressing unit capable of pressing the power supply so as to remove the power supply held in the holder from the holder, It has an entrance / exit for inserting and removing the aforementioned power supply, The pressing unit and the holder are configured to be able to move relative to each other between a first state in which the pressing unit is retracted from the area of ​​the power supply held by the holder, and a second state in which the pressing unit is moved into the area of ​​the power supply held by the holder. A power box configured to transition from a first state to a second state by moving the holder from the entrance side toward the opposite side of the entrance.

2. The holder has a bottom located on the opposite side from the entrance / exit, The bottom portion has a through hole, The power box according to claim 1, wherein the pressing unit is configured to enter the area of ​​the power supply held by the holder through the through hole in the second state.

3. A housing that houses the holder and has an entrance / exit, The device includes a cover configured to transition between a state in which the entrance is open and a state in which the entrance is covered. The holder is fixed to the housing, The power box according to claim 1, wherein the housing and / or the cover is configured to transition from a first state to a second state by pressing them toward the pressing unit.

4. The power box according to claim 1, further comprising a switching unit that switches between a state that allows relative movement between the pressing unit and the holder and a state that prohibits relative movement between the pressing unit and the holder.

5. A power box, A holder that holds the power supply, The system includes a pressing unit capable of pressing the power supply to remove the power supply held in the holder from the holder, The pressing unit and the holder are configured to be able to move relative to each other between a first state in which the pressing unit is retracted from the area of ​​the power supply held by the holder, and a second state in which the pressing unit is moved into the area of ​​the power supply held by the holder. The pressing unit is attached to a base provided at a distance from the bottom of the holder. The power box has an elastic member that biases the pressing unit and the holder toward the first state, The power box is configured such that the elastic member is located between the bottom and base of the holder and is compressed, thereby changing the distance between the bottom and base and realizing the second state.

6. The power box according to claim 1 or 5, wherein the pressing unit is configured to press a position of the power supply that is offset in the longitudinal direction from the longitudinal center of the power supply held in the holder.

7. The power box has a cover, The power box according to claim 1, wherein the cover is configured to transition between a state in which the entrance is open and a state in which the entrance is covered.

8. A holder that holds the power supply, A pressing unit capable of pressing the power supply so as to remove the power supply held in the holder from the holder, An entrance / exit for inserting and removing power, It has a cover, The cover is configured to transition between a state in which the entrance is open and a state in which the entrance is covered. The cover is a power box having a magnet that attracts the power supply, which has been removed from the holder, to the cover.

9. An electronic device comprising a power box according to claim 1, 5, or 8.

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