Battery Latch Structure Vertical Inversion Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional battery latch structures for mobile communication devices are complicated to operate, prone to accidental separation, and may cause finger injuries due to horizontal sliding and inconsistent connections.
Innovation Solution
A battery latch structure with a first clamp at the top end and a second clamp at the bottom end, featuring a spring and two battery lock members that move left and right to secure the battery, allowing for easy attachment and removal by sliding the latch upwards or downwards.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional battery latch structure with horizontal sliding is used, then the battery can be secured to the main body, but the operation becomes complicated and may cause finger injuries
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the conventional horizontal sliding motion to a vertical pressing motion. Instead of sliding the battery latch horizontally to secure/release the battery, the user simply presses the battery latch vertically downward. This inversion simplifies the operation from a complex sliding action to an intuitive pressing action, making it easier to operate and avoiding finger pinching hazards while maintaining secure connection reliability
2Reliability
If a conventional battery latch structure with horizontal sliding is used, then the battery can be attached to the main body, but the connection may become over-tight or over-loose
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a spring-loaded mechanism where the spring automatically adjusts the clamping force of the battery latch. When the battery is inserted, the spring provides a predetermined pushing force that ensures consistent, neither too tight nor too loose, connection. This self-adjusting mechanism eliminates the need for user adjustment and ensures reliable connection consistency across different usage scenarios
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 design ensures a secure connection between the battery and the main body, simplifies the operation, and prevents injuries by allowing vertical movement of the latch, resulting in a more reliable and user-friendly battery removal process.
Implementation Method 1
The spring is located between the two battery lock members. The said spring can push the two battery lock members protruding leftwards and rightwards respectively to insert into the second clamp.
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a battery latch structure, wherein a battery slot for receiving a battery is located on the main body, a first end of said battery is latched to a first end of said slot through a first clamp structure, and a second end of said battery is latched to a second end of said slot through a second clamp structure. The second clamp structure includes a second fixed clamp located on the left and right sides of the second end of said slot, and a battery latch, a spring and two battery lock members located at the second end of said battery. The battery latch is located at the second end of the battery and may be slid upwards and downwards to be moveably connected with the two battery lock members. The spring is located between the two battery lock members. The said spring can push the two battery lock members protruding leftwards and rightwards respectively to insert into the second clamp. The said battery latch can be moved upwards by the action of outside force, to release the two battery lock members from the second clamp. The advantages of the present invention are simple in structure and convenient for operation.