Battery Compartment Module Mounting for Waterproof Data Access

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic devices face challenges in improving usability due to limited space for mounting modules, especially when requiring detachable components like batteries and data storage modules, and face issues with external connections affecting portability and waterproofing.

Innovation Solution

The integration of a battery storage within the device housing that allows for detachable attachment of modules, including a mechanical switch to detect the lid's open or closed state, and a configuration that prevents magnetic interference with magnetic storage media, while ensuring easy attachment and detachment and waterproofing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a module for reading or writing data of a storage medium is externally connected to the electronic device, then the device can perform data storage and retrieval functions, but the portability and waterproofing of the device deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata storage and retrieval functionVSAvoidwaterproofing

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The card reader module is nested within the battery storage compartment, which is an existing cavity in the electronic device. The module fits inside the battery storage space, allowing the device to gain data storage and retrieval functionality without adding external components that would compromise portability or waterproofing. The module can be attached or detached from the battery storage compartment, providing versatility while maintaining the device's sealed structure when the module is installed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Adaptability or versatility

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata storage and retrieval functionVSAvoidportability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The card reader module is nested within the battery storage compartment, utilizing existing internal space rather than adding external attachments. This allows the device to gain data storage and retrieval functionality while avoiding additional weight from external connectors, cables, or housing extensions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Ease of operation

If the battery storage is designed to accommodate a module for reading or writing data of a storage medium, then the usability of the device is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveusabilityVSAvoidbattery storage configuration

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The battery storage compartment is designed to serve multiple functions: it can accommodate a battery for power supply, a card reader module for data storage and retrieval, or remain empty for user customization. The compartment's structure, including the lid and attachment/detachment opening, is configured to handle different component types, providing versatility without requiring separate dedicated spaces for each function.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS12602079B2Electronic device

Publication Date: 2026.04.14 PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO LTD

AI summary

An electronic device of the present disclosure includes a battery storage that stores a battery, and a housing provided with the battery storage. The battery storage is configured such that a module that reads or writes data of a storage medium can be attached.