Battery Mounting Device With Hinged Cover And Sliding Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing battery maintenance devices require significant dismantling efforts to access and test batteries, which complicates the maintenance process and increases the effort required for complex testing procedures.

Innovation Solution

A device with a hinged housing cover and a moving mechanism that includes sliding or rolling means, allowing the battery to be easily pulled out or inserted without dismantling, using aligned guide rails and rollers for support and movement, along with a pivoting lever arrangement for additional stability and safety.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the battery is firmly screwed in the battery box, then the battery is securely fixed in the housing, but significant dismantling effort is required to remove the battery for testing

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecure fixation of batteryVSAvoidease of battery removal
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by transitioning from a static screwed connection to a dynamic removable connection system. The battery trough is equipped with rollers that can be manually moved from an operating position (where they are ineffective) to a moving position (where they enable easy movement). This dynamic transformation allows the same connection system to provide both secure fixation during normal operation and easy removal during maintenance, resolving the contradiction between reliability and ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces sliding or rolling means as an intermediary element between the battery trough and the housing guide rails. These intermediary elements (rollers) facilitate the transition from a fixed state to a movable state, enabling easy battery removal without requiring complete dismantling. The guide rails act as another intermediary, providing a controlled path for battery insertion and removal. This intermediary mechanism resolves the contradiction by mediating between the need for secure fixation and easy removal.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If the housing cover is fixed, then the housing provides protection against contamination, but the battery cannot be easily accessed for testing

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprotection against contaminationVSAvoidaccess to battery
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The housing cover is transformed from a fixed protective element to a dynamic hinged cover that can pivot between a closed position (providing protection) and an open position (providing access). This dynamic characteristic allows the cover to fulfill both protective and access functions, resolving the contradiction between reliability (protection) and ease of operation (access).

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The housing cover is segmented from the main housing structure through the hinge connection, allowing it to move independently. This segmentation enables the cover to be opened for battery access while maintaining the protective function when closed, resolving the contradiction between protection and accessibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Ease of operation

If sliding or rolling means are always effective, then the battery can be easily moved, but the battery cannot be securely held in the housing

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of battery movementVSAvoidsecure standing of battery
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The sliding or rolling means are designed with dynamic characteristics, being manually movable between an operating position (ineffective for movement) and a moving position (effective for movement). This dynamic switching capability allows the system to provide either secure fixation or easy movement as needed, resolving the contradiction between reliability and ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP2864143B1Device for mounting a battery
Publication Date: 2016.05.25 SIEMENS AG
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AI summary

The invention relates to a device (1) for mounting a battery (8). In order to provide such a device, which allows simplified battery maintenance and comprises a housing (2) and a housing cover (3) that is laid on said housing, a box (7) is suggested which is arranged in said housing (2) and on which the battery (8) can be placed. In addition, according to the invention, a movement mechanism (3, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21) is provided for the purpose of moving the box (7) out of the housing (2), the housing lid (3) being part of said movement mechanism (3, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21).