Vertical Battery Mounting on PCB for Embedded Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing size and complexity of software and computer-related tasks in embedded systems lead to space constraints on printed circuit boards, making it difficult to accommodate additional electronic components and fit them within the housing, as known computers are constrained by industry standards and become space-limited.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for coupling a battery within an embedded system by creating a hole through the printed circuit board and electrically connecting a portion of the battery, using a battery holder or contact members to secure and power the device, which reduces the likelihood of the battery tilting and allows for efficient use of space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If more electronic components are coupled to the printed circuit board, then the functionality of the embedded system is improved, but the occupied area on the printed circuit board increases
Solution Approach 1:
The battery is mounted vertically through a hole extending through the printed circuit board, transitioning from a planar arrangement to a three-dimensional configuration. This allows the battery to occupy vertical space rather than horizontal board area, enabling additional components to be placed on the board surface without increasing overall footprint.
2Area of stationary object
If the battery is inserted into the hole through the printed circuit board, then the cross-sectional area occupancy is minimized, but the battery may tilt or be inserted in incorrect orientation
Solution Approach 1:
The battery holder includes asymmetric features such as a raised portion that corresponds to a recess in the battery, and contact members positioned at specific asymmetric locations. These asymmetric elements ensure the battery can only be inserted in the correct orientation, preventing tilting or incorrect installation while maintaining minimal cross-sectional area occupancy.
3Adaptability or versatility
If known computers are implemented on a printed circuit board with pre-determined volume, then industry standards are met, but space becomes limited for additional components
Solution Approach 1:
By mounting the battery vertically through the printed circuit board rather than placing it flat on the board surface, the invention utilizes the vertical dimension of the housing volume. This three-dimensional mounting approach frees up horizontal board space for additional components while still accommodating the battery within the same housing volume, thereby increasing component accommodation capability.
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AI summary
A method for coupling a battery within an embedded system is described. The method includes creating a hole extending through a printed circuit board (PCB), inserting a portion of the battery into the hole, and electrically coupling the battery to at least one contact.