Battery Locker Hook and Incline Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional battery pack locker structures for wireless devices, such as laptop computers, require complex operations and can be difficult to separate, often resulting in the device or battery pack falling during separation.
Innovation Solution
A locker structure featuring a battery pack side coupling member with a hook and incline, and a wireless device body side coupling member with a coupling part, elastic member, and rear protrusion, allowing for easy separation of the battery pack by pushing the coupling member toward the elastic member, which uncouples the hook and automatically separates the battery pack.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional locker structure with a compression spring is used to attach the battery pack to the wireless device, then the battery pack can be securely mounted, but the separation process becomes complex and difficult, often requiring two-handed operation and risking the device or battery pack falling
Solution Approach 1:
The locker structure is designed so that pushing the member body automatically triggers the uncoupling mechanism. The rear protrusion pushes the incline of the first coupling member, causing automatic separation without requiring manual operation of switches or coordinated two-handed actions. The system serves itself by converting a simple push motion into the complete separation sequence.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic member is pre-compressed between the member body and the rear protrusion of the second coupling member. When the member body is pushed, this pre-stored elastic energy is released to drive the uncoupling of the coupling part from the hook and the subsequent automatic separation, eliminating the need for complex manual operations during separation.
2Ease of operation
If a conventional locker structure requiring switch operation and coordinated hand movements is used, then the battery pack can be detached, but the operation becomes time-consuming and increases the risk of accidents
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting and separation operations are merged into a single intuitive motion. Pushing the member body simultaneously performs multiple functions: it uncouples the coupling part from the hook, releases the elastic member, and triggers the automatic separation through the rear protrusion pushing the incline. This consolidates what would otherwise require multiple discrete actions into one simple operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically completes the separation sequence once initiated by pushing the member body. The elastic member's restoring force and the geometric relationship between the rear protrusion and incline automatically drive the battery pack away from the wireless device, eliminating the need for continuous manual control or coordinated hand movements throughout the separation process.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a conventional locker structure with symmetric locking points is used, then the battery pack can be firmly held, but the separation process requires coordinated two-handed operation increasing complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The locker structure automatically manages both symmetric locking points through a single push motion on one side. When the member body is pushed, the elastic member releases and the rear protrusion pushes the incline, causing automatic separation at both locking points simultaneously. This eliminates the need for coordinated two-handed operation while maintaining firm holding during normal use.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling mechanism is segmented into independent functional elements: the coupling part for engagement, the elastic member for energy storage, and the rear protrusion with incline for automatic separation. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function, enabling simple operation while maintaining secure mounting at multiple points.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables easy single-operation separation of the battery pack from the wireless device, reducing the risk of accidents and simplifying the mounting and dismounting process.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic member mounted at the rear of the member body, whereby, when the member body is pushed toward the, elastic member so as to separate the battery pack from the wireless device, the coupling part is uncoupled from the hook
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AI summary
Disclosed herein is a wireless device including at least one locker structure. The locker structure includes a battery pack side coupling member (a first coupling member) protruding from the outer surface of a battery pack, the first coupling member having a hook formed at one side thereof and a structure tapered downward toward the battery pack (an incline structure) at the other side thereof, and a wireless device body side coupling member (a second coupling member) mounted in a body of the wireless device at the position corresponding to the first coupling member, the second coupling member including a coupling part which can be coupled with the hook, a member body having a rear protrusion formed at the position corresponding to the incline, and an elastic member mounted at the rear of the member body. When the member body is pushed toward the elastic member so as to separate the battery pack from the wireless device, the coupling part is uncoupled from the hook, and the rear protrusion pushes the incline of the first coupling member. As a result, the battery pack is automatically separated from the wireless device.