Battery Box Slidable Block Mechanism for Dual Battery Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing electronic devices with multiple batteries require multiple groups of springs for positioning, leading to a complex and costly battery box structure.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a battery box featuring a holding base and a slidable block that uses a spacer to separate the cavity into two receiving rooms, allowing two batteries to be positioned simultaneously, with a sliding groove and positioning blocks to secure the batteries in place, reducing the need for multiple springs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple groups of springs are used to position multiple batteries, then each battery can be securely positioned, but the battery box structure becomes complicated and the cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple battery positioning functions into a single integrated spring mechanism. The spring is configured to simultaneously position both batteries through its structural design, eliminating the need for separate spring groups for each battery. This merging approach reduces the number of components while maintaining reliable positioning for both batteries.
Solution Approach 2:
The single spring mechanism is designed to perform multiple functions: it positions the first battery, positions the second battery, and provides electrical connection support for both batteries. This multi-functional design allows one component to replace what would traditionally require multiple separate components, simplifying the overall battery box structure.
2Reliability
If multiple groups of springs are used to position multiple batteries, then each battery can be securely positioned, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the positioning function for multiple batteries into a single spring component, the patent reduces the total number of parts that need to be manufactured, assembled, and quality-checked. This consolidation directly lowers manufacturing costs while maintaining the reliability of battery positioning through the integrated spring design.
3Device complexity
If a single set of springs is used to position two batteries, then the structure is simplified and cost is reduced, but the positioning capability for both batteries must be integrated into one mechanism
Solution Approach 1:
The spring mechanism is designed with multi-functionality to accommodate and position both batteries simultaneously. Its structure allows it to interact with both batteries through different contact points or regions, providing adequate positioning capability for each battery while maintaining a simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring mechanism may be segmented or configured to have different functional zones that independently interact with each battery. This segmentation within the unified structure allows the single spring to provide appropriate positioning forces to both batteries without requiring separate spring groups.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This configuration simplifies the battery box structure and reduces costs by allowing two batteries to be positioned and connected electronically with a single set of springs, enhancing the device's design efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a spring (14) used to push the second battery (44) so as to maintain contact between the second battery (44) and a second electrode (322) of the battery box (10)
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device includes a battery box receiving two batteries for providing power. The battery box includes a holding base defining two neighboring receiving rooms and a sliding groove and a slidable block slidably installed in the sliding groove to position the batteries in the receiving rooms. The batteries are received in the receiving rooms via passing over the sliding groove. The slidable block includes a retaining shoulder, a positioning portion protruding from one side of the retaining shoulder and used to match with the sliding groove, a stopper plate and a tab connected between the stopper plate and the retaining shoulder. The stopper plate and the tab are protruding from the other side of the retaining shoulder.