Battery Terminal Linkage for Cover-Driven Connection Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing battery storage devices require a lever to displace the case-side connection terminal, increasing the number of components and operation man-hours, as the connection terminal operation is separate from closing the passenger seat operation.
Innovation Solution
A battery storage device with a connection terminal displacement mechanism that moves the case-side connection terminal between connection and retreat positions in conjunction with the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing portion, eliminating the need for a lever and integrating the connection operation with the opening and closing process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a lever is used to displace the case-side connection terminal, then the connection terminal can be moved between connected and disconnected states, but the number of components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The opening and closing portion is designed to simultaneously perform two functions: closing the insertion and removal opening, and displacing the case-side connection terminal between connected and disconnected states. This merging of functions eliminates the need for a separate lever component.
Solution Approach 2:
The opening and closing portion is designed as a multi-functional component that serves both as a cover closure mechanism and as a connection terminal displacement mechanism, allowing one component to perform multiple operations that previously required separate components.
2Reliability
If a separate operation is required to connect the case-side connection terminal to the battery-side terminal, then the connection can be securely established, but the operation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The closing operation of the opening and closing portion is merged with the connection operation of the case-side connection terminal to the battery-side terminal. As the opening and closing portion moves from open to closed position, it automatically drives the case-side connection terminal into the connected state, ensuring reliable connection while reducing operation time.
Solution Approach 2:
The case-side connection terminal is pre-positioned within the opening and closing portion mechanism, so that when the opening and closing portion is closed, the connection action is automatically executed as part of the closing motion, eliminating the need for a separate connection operation.
Data Source
AI summary
This battery storage device includes: a body unit which includes a battery storage portion provided with an insertion/removal opening; an opening/closing unit which opens/closes the insertion/removal opening; and an input terminal pin, wherein a battery is stored in the battery storage portion so as to be insertable/removable through the insertion/removal opening. The input terminal pin is displaceably provided. The battery storage device further includes a connection terminal displacement mechanism which displaces the input terminal pin. The connection terminal displacement mechanism displaces the input terminal pin in conjunction with the opening/closing operation of the opening/closing unit.