Battery Module with Detachable Locking Hooks for Rapid Disassembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional battery modules are difficult to disassemble once assembled, occupy additional space on the motherboard, and can only accommodate one type of battery, limiting their flexibility and usability.
Innovation Solution
A battery module design featuring an external card bracket, a battery case, a battery cover, and elastic members with detachable locking portions, allowing for rapid assembly and disassembly without tools, and reverse assembly onto the motherboard, thereby freeing up configuration space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If multiple locking hooks are used to assemble the battery case and battery cover, then the assembly strength is improved, but the ease of disassembly deteriorates and much effort and time is wasted
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is divided into multiple independent locking hooks, each capable of engaging and disengaging independently. This segmentation allows the assembly to maintain strong overall locking while enabling individual hooks to be released easily, resolving the contradiction between assembly strength and ease of disassembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking hooks are designed with dynamic characteristics, allowing them to be easily engaged during assembly but just as easily disengaged when needed. The hooks incorporate features such as elastic deformation capabilities or cam mechanisms that provide easy release, transforming a static strong-locking system into a dynamic one that balances strength with ease of operation.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the battery module is fixed on the motherboard, then the stability is improved, but the configuration space on the motherboard is occupied and adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The battery module is designed with universal mounting features that allow it to be installed in multiple locations and orientations on the motherboard. The standardized locking mechanism and mounting interfaces enable the same battery module to adapt to different device configurations, maintaining stability while providing configuration flexibility through multi-functional mounting capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The battery module utilizes three-dimensional mounting options, allowing installation not only on the motherboard surface but also in vertical orientations or at different angles. This dimensional flexibility enables the battery to be positioned in space without occupying valuable planar motherboard real estate, resolving the contradiction between stability and configuration space utilization.
3Reliability
If the battery case and battery cover are permanently assembled, then the reliability is improved, but the ease of repair deteriorates and replacement becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The locking hooks are pre-designed with built-in release mechanisms that are activated by simple user actions such as pressing a release button or lever. This preliminary design of the release mechanism ensures that while the assembly remains reliably locked during normal use, replacement becomes easily achievable through pre-configured release features, resolving the contradiction between reliability and ease of repair.
4Ease of manufacture
If conventional battery modules are used, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the productivity deteriorates due to time-consuming assembly and disassembly
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism incorporates self-aligning and self-locking features that automatically guide the locking hooks into their engaged positions during assembly. This self-service capability eliminates the need for complex alignment procedures or additional fastening steps, maintaining manufacturing simplicity while dramatically improving assembly efficiency and productivity.
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 convenient assembly and disassembly of the battery module, accommodating multiple battery types, and reduces motherboard space usage, enhancing configuration flexibility in electronic devices.
Implementation Method 1
The elastic member is located on the second assembly portion of the battery cover and connects the battery case and the battery cover to limit displacement of the battery cover
Data Source
AI summary
A battery module is used to accommodate a battery and includes an external card bracket, a battery case, a battery cover, and at least one elastic member. The external card bracket includes at least one first locking portion. The battery case includes at least one second locking portion and at least one first assembly portion. The first locking portion is detachably locked with the second locking portion so that the battery case is assembled onto the external card bracket. The battery cover includes at least one second assembly portion. The second assembly portion is detachably assembled to the first assembly portion such that the battery case and the battery cover define a storage space. The battery is disposed in the storage space. The elastic member is located on the second assembly portion and connects the battery case and the battery cover to limit displacement of the battery cover.