Battery Case Pressing Member for Remote Controller

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing battery cases for remote controllers do not facilitate easy and stable battery replacement, affecting usability and convenience.

Innovation Solution

A battery case design with a pressing member installer, including a presser installer, rotary shaft supporter, and elastic connection terminals, allows for easy detachment and reinstallation of batteries, ensuring stable separation and improved usability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a battery is detachably installed in a remote controller, then the battery can be replaced when discharged, but the battery may become loose or unstable during use

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebattery replaceabilityVSAvoidbattery stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The battery case is divided into separate components: a battery container for holding the battery and a pressing member installer for securing the pressing member. This segmentation allows the battery to be easily inserted and removed while the pressing member provides stable retention during use.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The pressing member is designed to be movable, allowing it to dynamically adjust its position. When the battery is inserted, the pressing member moves to engage with the battery and maintain stable contact. When replacement is needed, the pressing member can be disengaged, enabling easy battery replacement while maintaining stability during operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Stability of the object's composition

If a pressing member is added to secure the battery, then battery stability improves, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebattery stabilityVSAvoidbattery case complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The pressing member installer integrates multiple functions into a single component structure. It combines the mounting mechanism for the pressing member with the battery container, creating a unified assembly that secures the battery without requiring separate complex fastening systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The pressing member serves multiple functions: it secures the battery in place during use, allows for easy removal when replacement is needed, and integrates with the battery container structure. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, thereby reducing overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If the pressing member is detachably installed on the battery container, then ease of battery replacement improves, but reliability of the pressing member connection may decrease

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebattery replacement easeVSAvoidpressing member connection reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The pressing member installer is pre-configured with engagement features that automatically secure the pressing member in the correct position during assembly. This preliminary arrangement ensures reliable connection without requiring complex fastening steps, allowing easy battery replacement while maintaining connection reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

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

Enables easy battery replacement and enhances the usability of remote controllers by allowing batteries to be stably separated from the device, improving user convenience.

Implementation Method 1

a battery container configured to accommodate the battery; and a pressing member installed in the battery container and configured to press the battery in response to the case being separated from the body

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

a second connection terminal provided to come into contact with another end of the battery and having elasticity

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentEP3545567B1Battery case and remote controller including the same
Publication Date: 2022.06.01 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A battery case from which a battery is easily separated and a remote controller including the same are provided. The battery case includes a body including a battery container and a pressing member installed in the battery container and configured to press the batteries in response to the batteries are being from the body.