CN1848516B - Electrical component, such as a radio, audio component, battery charger or radio/charger - Google Patents
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Abstract
An electrical component, such as, for example, a radio, an audio component, a battery charger or a radio/charger. The electrical component includes a housing and an electrical circuit supported by the housing. In some aspects, the electrical component is an audio component and the electrical circuit is an audio circuit. In other aspects, the electrical component is a battery charger and the electrical circuit is a charging circuit. In further aspects, the electrical component is an audio and battery charger combined and the electrical circuit is an audio and charging circuit. A battery may be connectable to the housing and electrically connectable the electrical circuit. The electrical component may include a locking assembly operable to lock the battery in a position relative to the housing. A biasing member may be positioned within a receptacle defined by the housing and operable to bias the battery out of the receptacle.
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The application is dividing an application of following application: application number: 02150398.2, and the applying date: on November 11st, 2002, denomination of invention: the electronic unit of all Source Musics, acoustic component, battery charger or radio charger.
Related application
The application number that the application requires on May 9th, 2002 to propose is No.60/379, and 068 the application number that awaits the reply provisional application and propose November 9 calendar year 2001 is No.60/344, the priority of 431 the temporary patent application that awaits the reply.
Technical field
The present invention relates to electronic unit, more particularly, relate to for example broadcast receiver, acoustic component, battery charger or radio charger.
Background of invention
Electronic unit, for example broadcast receiver, acoustic component, battery charger or radio charger comprise that respectively one is used for support circuit for example voicefrequency circuit, charging circuit, perhaps the two parts shell that has concurrently.In some electronic unit, broadcast receiver for example, battery can be electrically connected on voicefrequency circuit with the control audio circuit so that produce audio signal.In some electronic unit, battery charger for example, battery can be electrically connected on charging circuit so that charged by charging circuit.
The invention summary
One of above-mentioned electronic unit independently problem be electronic unit can only put a kind of type or a kind of size in the battery socket of electronic unit battery.For example, the structure of socket can the limit battery size.Also have the position component and the structure meeting limit battery size that battery are connected in electronic unit.
Another of above-mentioned electronic unit independently problem is that battery is difficult to take out from the battery socket.
Another of above-mentioned electronic unit independently problem is that battery moves freely in the battery socket, thereby may disconnect contact at the working site run duration.
Another of above-mentioned electronic unit independently problem is that existing broadcast receiver and acoustic component can not use the slidingtype power tool battery.
Another of above-mentioned electronic unit independently problem be lack electronic unit used annex, the storing unit of cell phone and auxiliary audio frequency parts for example.
Another of above-mentioned electronic unit independently problem is that electronic unit is not really solid, may be impaired at the scene under normal and/or opposite condition of work.
The invention provides a kind of electronic unit, all Source Musics, acoustic component, battery charger or radio charger can fundamentally solve the above-mentioned or other problem that exists in one or more existing electronic units.Particularly, aspect some, the invention provides a kind of electronic unit in some structure and the present invention, it can put the batteries of various different sizes.And, aspect some, the invention provides a kind of electronic unit in some structure and the present invention, wherein battery depart from the battery socket with mobile battery to accessible position so that take out.In addition, aspect some, the invention provides a kind of electronic unit in some structure and the present invention, wherein battery is on the throne with respect to the electronic component housing locking.In addition, aspect some, the invention provides a kind of electronic unit in some structure and the present invention, this electronic unit comprises an acoustic component and the slidingtype power tool battery that can be connected in acoustic component.Also have, aspect some, the invention provides a kind of combination that comprises electronic unit and accessory bag in some structure and the present invention, this accessory bag can be connected in electronic unit and be used to deposit the used annex of electronic unit.In addition, aspect some, the invention provides a kind of electronic unit in some structure and the present invention, this electronic unit has solid, durable structure and/or structure.
More particularly, the invention provides a kind of electronic unit, acoustic component for example, comprise an acoustic component shell, a circuit that support by shell and generation audio signal when operation, the battery that can be connected in shell and can be electrically connected on circuit, and battery is on the throne with respect to the shell locking during operation of Lock Part.Shell is determined a socket, and battery can be supported in the socket.Acoustic component may further include a bias component that is positioned at socket, and bias component preferably goes out socket with battery bias.Preferably, battery is that power tool battery is used to the electric tool power supply.
Lock Part can comprise the locking projection and another recess of determining by battery and shell that are arranged on one of battery and shell.Preferably, locking projection can move between latched position and unlocked position, and wherein the locking projection engagement recess is with on the throne with respect to the shell locking with battery when latched position, and battery can move with respect to shell when unlocked position.Lock Part can comprise that an actuator is used to make locking projection to move and/or moves between latched position and unlocked position from the latched position to the unlocked position.Lock Part can also comprise a bias component, and locking projection is setovered towards latched position.
And, the invention provides a kind of electronic unit, battery charger for example, comprise a charger case, one by shell charging circuit that support and that optionally be connected in power supply, the battery that can be connected in shell and can be electrically connected on charging circuit, thus charging circuit optionally is a battery charge, and battery is on the throne with respect to the shell locking during operation of Lock Part.
In addition, the invention provides a kind of electronic unit, comprise a shell of determining a socket, one by the shell circuit supported, a battery that is supported in the socket and can be connected in circuit, and a bias component during operation go out battery bias socket to a drain position.Bias component can be supported in the socket.Shell can also comprise a housing, optionally seals the openend of socket.Housing can comprise one second bias component, optionally with battery bias in socket.
In some structure, electronic unit can be an acoustic component, and circuit can be the voicefrequency circuit that is used to produce audio signal.In some structure, electronic unit can be a battery charger, and circuit can be to be connected in battery and to the charging circuit of battery charge.Battery can be a power tool battery, for example slidingtype power tool battery or tower type electric instrument battery.
Electronic unit can also comprise that an electric connection spare is used for battery is connected in circuit.Electric connection spare can be supported in the socket.Electric connection spare can comprise the support section of a support cells.Support section can move with respect to shell, and bias component can be setovered support section so that battery bias is arrived drain position towards the openend of socket.
It is on the throne with respect to the shell locking that electronic unit can also comprise that a Lock Part is used for battery.In some structure, Lock Part can be that a housing that is supported by shell also optionally seals the openend of socket so that battery is locked in the socket.
In some structure, Lock Part can comprise the locking projection and another recess of determining by battery and electric connection spare that are arranged on one of battery and electric connection spare.Locking projection can move between latched position and unlocked position, and wherein the locking projection engagement recess is with on the throne with respect to the locking of electric connection spare with battery when latched position, and battery can move with respect to electric connection spare when unlocked position.
In some structure, Lock Part can comprise the locking projection and another recess of determining by electric connection spare and shell that are arranged on one of electric connection spare and shell.Locking projection can move between latched position and unlocked position, and wherein the locking projection engagement recess is with on the throne with respect to the shell locking with electric connection spare when latched position, and electric connection spare can move with respect to shell when unlocked position.In these structures, Lock Part can also comprise an actuator, can move between latched position and unlocked position.Locking projection is in its latched position when actuator is in its latched position, and locking projection is in its unlocked position when actuator is in its unlocked position.
In addition, the invention provides a kind of combination that comprises electronic unit and circuit and slidingtype power tool battery, wherein the electronic unit such as acoustic component comprises the acoustic component shell, this shell has a support section, circuit is supported by shell and is used to produce audio signal, and the slidingtype power tool battery is supported by the support section of shell and is used for powering to electric tool.
And, the invention provides a kind of electronic unit, comprise a shell of determining a socket, one by the shell circuit supported, and an adapter piece that is supported and battery is connected in electronic unit by shell movably.Battery can be to have first battery of first size and have in second battery of second size one.First size is different from second size.Socket can optionally put one of first battery and second battery.Socket can only put in first battery and second battery at every turn.Adapter piece preferably can move with respect to shell so that optionally put first battery and second battery.
Adapter piece can comprise one with respect to the transportable support section of shell, and battery preferably is supported on the support section.One of battery and support section can comprise a projection, and in battery and the support section another can be determined a recess.Projection preferably can engagement recess so that battery is connected in adapter piece.
Adapter piece can also comprise that one is connected in circuit and with respect to the transportable tab terminal of shell.Battery can comprise a cell terminal, and cell terminal preferably can be connected in tab terminal so that battery is connected in circuit.Support section and tab terminal preferably can move with respect to shell.
In addition, the invention provides a kind of electronic unit, comprise that has been determined the shell with socket of openend, shell comprises a housing, optionally seal the openend of socket, and one by the shell circuit supported, first battery that is supported in the socket and can be connected in circuit, first battery has first size, second battery that is supported in the socket and can be connected in circuit, second battery has second size, and first size is different from second size, and socket optionally puts one of first battery and second battery.
Electronic unit may further include a movably support section, is positioned at socket and is used for optionally supporting one of first battery and second battery.One in one of the support section and first battery and second battery can comprise a projection, in support section and one of first battery and second battery another can be determined a recess simultaneously, and projection can be engaged in the recess so that one of first battery and second battery are supported on the support section.Movably support section can comprise a track with projection and recess, and has an electric connection spare on it at least.Track and electric connection spare can move with respect to shell.Electric connection spare may further include one and is supported by shell and one of first battery and second battery are locked in Lock Part on the shell.
In addition, the invention provides a kind of combination, comprise an electronic unit, this electronic unit comprises a shell, and shell is determined a groove part in its back, and by the shell circuit supported, and an accessory bag, its alternative is connected in shell in the part of groove part at least.
Accessory bag can comprise a handle.Accessory bag can determine that an opening is so that electric wire passes the accessory bag outside from accessory bag inside.Accessory bag may further include at least one pkt. flap so that optionally cover opening.Replace as another kind, accessory bag can comprise at least one slide fastener so that optionally seal opening.
This combination may further include at least one and is supported on housing joint on the shell and at least one and is supported on bag joint on the accessory bag.Housing joint and bag joint can optionally interconnect so that optionally accessory bag is supported on the shell.This combination may further include a plug that is supported on the shell and is electrically connected on circuit.
By following explanation, claim and accompanying drawing, those skilled in the art will know distinctive characteristics of the present invention and advantage.
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Fig. 1 is for implementing the front perspective view of electronic unit of the present invention.
Fig. 2 is the circuit diagram of electronic unit.
Fig. 3 is the backsight decomposition diagram of electronic unit shown in Figure 1.
Fig. 4 is the part rear perspective of electronic unit shown in Figure 1.
Fig. 5 is the perspective view of a battery and an electric tool part.
Fig. 6 is the top perspective of electric connection spare shown in Figure 3.
Fig. 7 is the bottom perspective view of electric connection spare shown in Figure 6.
Fig. 8 is the top decomposition diagram of electric connection spare shown in Figure 6.
Fig. 9 is the bottom perspective view of electric connection spare that is used for the another kind of structure of electronic unit.
Figure 10 is the top decomposition diagram of electric connection spare shown in Figure 9.
Figure 11 is the perspective view of bias component that is used for the another kind of structure of electronic unit.
Figure 12 is the end view that is used for the support section of the battery of electronic unit and another kind of structure.
Figure 13 is the rear perspective of the electronic unit of enforcement another kind of structure of the present invention.
Figure 14 is the view that is used for the accessory bag of electronic unit.
Figure 15 is the front view of the display screen of electronic unit.
Figure 16 is the front perspective view of electronic unit shown in Figure 13.
Figure 17 is the electronic unit of another kind of structure and the end view of battery charger independently.
Figure 18 is the partial cross-sectional side-elevation view of electronic unit shown in Figure 1, and being connected of handle and shell is shown.
Figure 19 is the decomposition diagram of the bottom of the connection shown in Figure 18.
Figure 20 is the decomposition diagram on the top of the connection shown in Figure 18.
Before describing a specific embodiment of the present invention in detail, be understood that the present invention be not limited to the following describes in and in the accompanying drawing to the details of its structure and configuration of components.The present invention can also have other specific embodiment, also can realize in a different manner.In addition, be understood that wording used herein and term are for purposes of illustration and unrestricted.
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Fig. 1 illustrates and implements an electronic unit 20 of the present invention, for example combination of broadcast receiver and power tool battery charger.Should be understood that in other structures, electronic unit 20 can comprise other acoustic component, for example tape player, CD player, MP3 player, CD player or the like.Be to be further appreciated that aspect some, electronic unit 20 can be other electronic unit in some structure and the present invention, for example, electric supply installation of acoustic component, battery charger, electric tool, cellular phone charger, other electronic equipments or the like.
Circuit 28 is connected in power supply, and this power supply is circuit 28 power supplies.Power supply can comprise AC power supplies, for example line power (by the electric wire (not shown)), perhaps DC power supply, for example battery.Shown in structure in, voicefrequency circuit part 29 is optionally by the power supply of AC power supplies or DC power supply.AC power supplies can be the main power supply of circuit 28, and the DC power supply is secondary power sources or backup battery.Also have, shown in structure in, charging circuit part 30 can be connected in power supply so that be battery charge.
As hereinafter more detailed explanation, circuit 28 comprises that a power amplification circuit partly is used to amplify for example input signal from accessory to voicefrequency circuit part 29.Circuit 28 also comprises a power pack, and it can be connected in the power output on the electronic unit 20 so that be other electronic installations (comprising accessory) power supply.
As shown in Figure 1, shell 24 comprises a base portion 32, a main part 36 and a handle portion 40.Base portion 32, main part 36 and a handle portion 40 are designed to possess the performance that absorbs impact; protection electronic unit 20 is avoided impacting; for example impact electronic unit 20 from high falling or other objects; these impact the element that can damage usually in the electronic unit 20; for example; the element of circuit 28, and/or the electrical hazard of electronic unit 20.For example, shell 24 can be made by energy-absorbing/absorbing material, high density polyethylene (HDPE) (HDPE) for example, and/or made by energy-absorbing/vibration absorbing structure, for example bar rod, bottom margin, buffer, lining, ribs, honeycomb, energy-absorbing profile or the like.Shown in structure in, base portion 32 adopts blow molding processes to be made by energy-absorbing/absorbing material at least, for example high density polyethylene (HDPE) (HDPE).
As shown in Figure 3, shell 24 is determined a socket 44, and it has 48, one openends 56 of blind end that limited by buffer 52 (hereinafter explanation), and the sidewall 60 that extends to openend 56 from blind end 48.Battery 64 is inserted in the socket 44 along inserting axis 68.Battery 64 be electrically connected on circuit 28 in case shown in structure in optionally to circuit 28 power supply or by charging circuit part 30 chargings of circuit 28.Yet if desired, battery 64 is connected by circuit 28 monitoring and disconnection and circuit 28, overcharges so that prevent battery 64.This preventing of overcharging has explanation in the United States Patent (USP) 6,211,652 that is disclosed in April 3 calendar year 2001, this patent is contained in this paper as a reference.
For ease of explanation, " preceding " is defined as from openend 56 along the direction of inserting axis 68.Similarly, with respect to " preceding ", " back " is defined as from blind end 48 along inserting the direction of axis 68 away from openend 56.
As shown in Figure 4, shell 24 comprises a housing 66, is connected in the openend 56 that base portion 32 is used for optionally sealing socket 44 rotationally.Lock Part 67 optionally may be locked on main part 36 (see figure 1)s so that housing 66 is locked in the off-position (see figure 1).Housing bias component 69 is installed in housing 66 inner surfaces.When housing 66 is closed, as hereinafter describing in detail, when normal running or when impact conditions and thereafter, housing bias component 69 and battery 64 (see figure 3)s in conjunction with and battery 64 is biased in the socket 44 to keep correct electrical connection.
As shown in Figure 5, shown in structure in, battery 64 is that slidingtype power tool battery 70 is used to electric tool 71 power supply, for example electric drill, annular saw, reciprocating-type saws or the like.Slide type battery 70 is slidably mounted on the electric tool 71.Shown in structure in, slide type battery 70 comprises a battery case 80, it supports many battery cell (not shown)s, 84, one cell support parts 88 of a battery terminal, and Lock Part or locking key 92 (illustrating).Terminal 84 can be realized being electrically connected between the circuit 28 of the motor (not shown) of battery cell and electric tool 71 and/or electronic unit 20.
Shown in structure in, the support section 88 of slide type battery 70 has C shape cross section usually, is provided with to be parallel to insert groove 104 and the slide rail 108 that axis 68 (see figure 3)s are extended.Locking key 92 be supported on the C shape support section 88 and when pressure-locking key actuator or button 112 (illustrating one) locking key 92 move perpendicular to inserting axis 68.
Shown in structure in, electric tool 71 comprises the electric tool support section 116 and the electric tool terminal 100 that are generally T shape.Support section 116 complementations of the support section 88 of slide type battery 70 and electric tool 71, therefore complementary assembly physically and electrically is connected in electric tool 71 with battery 70.The groove (not shown) that locking key 92 is engaged on the electric tool support section 116 is interior so that the assembling of the battery locking between battery 70 and the electric tool 71 is provided.
Should be understood that in other structure (not shown)s battery 70 can be dissimilar slidingtype power tool battery, for example, has the battery of T shape cross section.In this structure, electric tool and electronic unit will have the support section of the C shape cross section of a complementation.
Be to be further appreciated that slide type battery has various sizes according to the quantity and the orientation of the battery cell in the battery case.Shown in structure in, slide type battery 70 has a first size, axial length for example, and another slide type battery (shown in Fig. 5 dotted line) has one second size, second axial length for example, it is different from the size of first slide type battery 70.
In addition, should be understood that electronic unit 20 can use the have different battery chemistries compositions battery of (for example, lithium base chemical composition (Li, Li-ion etc.), NiMH, NiCd etc.).Circuit 28 and charging circuit part 30 comprise identification circuit and structure with the chemical composition of identification battery 70 so that guarantee the correct charging and the operation of battery 70.
Aspect some, as hereinafter describing in detail, electronic unit 20 uses tower type electric instrument batteries (referring to Figure 11) in another kind of structure and the present invention.Also have, in other structure (not shown) and the present invention aspect some, electronic unit 20 can use the battery of other types and size.
Shown in Fig. 6 and 7, shell 24 supports an electric connection spare 144 that is positioned at socket 44.Adapter piece 144 comprises a support section 148, main part 152, terminal 156, bias component 160, buffer 52 and a Lock Part 168.Shown in structure in, support section 148 and terminal 156 move along being parallel to the direction of inserting axis 68 (see figure 3)s with respect to shell 24 in socket 44, up to battery 70 is inserted or discharge socket 44 respectively.To a certain extent, this battery that can adapt to different size that moves.
As shown in Figure 7, the support section 148 of adapter piece 144 is substantially similar to support section 116 (see figure 5)s of the electric tool 71 of common use battery 70.Support section 148 comprises groove 172 and the projection 176 that is parallel to the extension of insertion axis 68 (see figure 3)s.Therefore the groove 104 and slide rail 108 complementations of the groove 172 of adapter piece 144 and projection 176 and battery 70 are supported on battery 70 on the support section 148.
Shown in Fig. 7 and 8, downside and guide groove 184 that support section 148 is installed in main part 152 are arranged on the main part 152.Bias component 160 is positioned at guide groove 184.Guide groove 184 keeps the aligning of bias component 160 during the compression of bias component 160 and expansion.Bias component 160 is with support section 148 and main part 152 (and battery 70, when it is supported on the support section 148) openend 56 bias voltages towards socket 44.Shown in structure in, bias component 160 be the compression spring.In other structure (not shown), bias component 160 can be spring or other structure of other types, for example, and elastomeric material.
In structure as shown in Figure 8, Lock Part 168 is locked in axial location with support section 148, main part 152 and the battery 70 that connected with respect to shell 24.Lock Part 168 comprises a shell 228, bias component 230, an actuator 236 and a locking projection 240 (illustrating).Lock Part 168 has at least one lock-out state (see figure 6), wherein support section 148 and the battery 70 that connected are locked in axial location with respect to shell 24, and a unlocked state, wherein support section 148 and the battery 70 that connected can move axially with respect to shell 24.
Shell 228 (see figure 8)s limit a first passage 256, and be parallel to insertion axis 68 and actuator 236 and move along this passage, and a second channel 260, move along this passage perpendicular to inserting axis 68 and locking projection 240 usually.Shell 228 is determined opening 264 (illustrating) in both sides, locking projection 240 is optionally outstanding via this opening.
Bias component 230 comprises an actuator bias component 265 and a locking projection bias component 266.Actuator bias component 265 is positioned at first passage 256 and towards the openend 56 of socket 44 and corresponding to a position bias voltage actuator 236 of the lock-out state of Lock Part 168.Locking projection bias component 266 is positioned at second channel 260, and shown in structure in, towards the retraction, unlocked position bias voltage locking projection 240.
Moving of actuator 236 control locking projections 240.Shown in structure in, actuator 236 is towards latched position urge lock projection 240 and allow locking projection 240 to move to unlocked position.Actuator 236 is between locking projection 240 and have one wide 268 and one narrow 272.Locking projection bias component 266 pushes locking projection 240 towards actuator 236.Locking projection 240 is positioned at second channel 260 and can optionally stretches out opening 264 (latched position) and retract to opening 264 (unlocked position).
In latched position, wide 268 of actuator 236 contact locking projection 240 and the biasing force that heads on locking projection bias component 266 shift out opening 264 with locking projection 240.In latched position, locking projection 240 prevents that the end wall 188 of guide groove 184 from moving to the front of locking projection 240, thereby restriction support section 148 and main part 152 (and battery 70, when it is supported on the support section 148) move towards the openend 56 of socket 44.Like this, support section 148, main part 152 and battery 70 are locked in axial location with respect to electronic component housing 24.At the lock-out state of adapter piece 144, support section 148 can move in the space between buffer 52 and the locking projection 240.This moving makes electronic unit 20 can put the battery 70 of different size in socket 44.
Along with the insertion of battery 70, support section 148 moves backward up to opening opening 264.At this moment, actuator 236 moves forward and mobile locking projection 240 stretches out opening 264.Locking projection 240 extends into the axial passage of guide groove 184 and prevents support section 148 and main part 152 (and battery 70, when it is supported on the support section 148) moves forward above locking projection 240.
In order to unclamp Lock Part 168, actuator 236 is inwardly pushed.When actuator 236 is pressed when withstanding actuator bias component 265, wide 268 of actuator 236 slides and throws off and the contacting of locking projection 240.When sliding between locking projection 240 for narrow 272, locking projection bias component 266 moves inward locking projection 240, and locking projection 240 retracts in the opening 264, finally contacts end wall 188 (unlocked position).This makes support section 148 move so that battery 70 is placed on more accessible position towards the openend 56 of socket 44 to be convenient to take out 44 (drain positions) from socket.Shown in structure in, bias component 160 moves forward to more accessible position with support section 148 and battery 70.
(not shown) in other structures, Lock Part 168 can be a kind of ratchet-type Lock Parts, have the axially spaced latched position of more than one support section 148 with respect to shell 24.When inserting battery, support section 148 can move through latched position, arrives only latched position according to for example length of battery 70.
(not shown) in other structures, actuator can be cooperated in other mode with locking projection, for example by a cooperative structures, such as pin and slot.
In other structures, for example, actuator can be cooperated in other mode with locking projection, and for example, actuator can move to locking projection unlocked position and actuator and allow locking projection to move to latched position.
(not shown) in other structures, actuator 236 can move in a different manner, for example, vertically, laterally or rotationally, moves between latched position and unlocked position to allow locking projection 240.
(not shown) in other structures, locking projection 240 can move in a different manner, for example, moves between latched position and unlocked position vertically, axially or rotationally.
Fig. 9 and 10 illustrates the electric connection spare 144A of another kind of structure.Identical parts are distinguished with same label " A ".
In above-mentioned structure (Fig. 6-8), electric connection spare 144 is locked on the shell 24 and battery 70 is supported on the adapter piece 144.In this another kind structure, battery 70 is locked on the electric connection spare 144A.As shown in Figure 9, electric connection spare 144A is supported by shell 24A and is positioned at socket 44A.Electric connection spare 144A is used for battery 70 is supported in the socket 44A, locks battery 70 with respect to shell 24A, and battery 70 is electrically connected on circuit 28.
Shown in structure in, adapter piece 144A comprises a mounting panel 280, Lock Part 284, Lock Part bias component or spring 288 (see figure 10)s, 292, one actuator bias components of an actuator or spring 296 (see figure 10)s, a support section 300 and a terminal 304.Lock Part 284, actuator 292 and support section 300 are installed on the mounting panel 280, and terminal 304 is installed on the support section 300.Mounting panel 280 is installed on the shell 24A.Adapter piece 144A has a lock-out state, and wherein battery 70 is locked in electric connection spare 144A so that battery 70 is on the throne with respect to shell 24A locking, and a unlocked state, and wherein battery 70 is removable with respect to electric connection spare 144A.
Cell support part 88 complementations of the support section 300 of adapter piece 144A and battery 70, thus battery 70 can be supported on the support section 300.Support section 300 comprises groove 308 and the projection 312 that is parallel to insertion axis 68A extension.Therefore the groove 104 and slide rail 108 complementations of the groove 308 of support section 300 and projection 312 and battery 70 are supported on battery 70 adapter piece 144A and upward and when time in the battery 70 insertion socket 44A are electrically connected on circuit 28A (by terminal 304).
As shown in figure 10, spring 288 inwardly relative urge lock parts 284.Each Lock Part 284 comprises a recess 320, and recess 320 puts one of locking key 92 (see figure 5)s of battery 70 in the time of in battery 70 inserts socket 44A and on support section 300.When locking key 92 engagement recess 320, battery 70 locking electric connection spare 144A.
The actuator 292 of electric connection spare 144A moves between Lock Part 284 and along being parallel to the passage 324 that inserts axis 68.Actuator 292 has wide 332 and narrow 336 between Lock Part 284.Actuator 292 is pressed to a position of the lock-out state (and latched position of Lock Part 284) corresponding to adapter piece 144A by actuator spring 296.When actuator is in position corresponding to lock-out state, wide 332 of actuator 292 between Lock Part 284, and Lock Part 284 by laterally to pushing with locking key 92 engagements of battery 70.
When pressing hydraulic actuator 292, narrow 336 between Lock Part 284.Lock Part 284 moves inward the engagement (unlocked state of the unlocked position of Lock Part 284 and adapter piece 144A) with the locking key 92 of disengagement and battery 70 under the partial pressure of spring 288.
The terminal 304 of adapter piece 144A is installed on the support section 300 and is electrically connected on circuit 28A.Terminal 304 can be connected so that battery 70 is connected in circuit 28A with battery terminal 84.
As shown in Figure 9, thrust piece or discharger 344 are supported on the blind end 48A of socket 44A.The direction of discharger 344 is parallel to usually inserts the axis 68A and the cylinder body of a load on spring preferably.In battery 70 inserts socket 44A and when the biasing force that applies on battery 70 rear portions towards the openend 56 of socket 44A, discharger 344 contact batteries 70 rear portions.Along with battery 70 inserts in the socket 44A, discharger 344 is pressed and is locked in adapter piece 144A up to battery 70.When battery 70 when adapter piece 144A unclamps, the biasing force of discharger 344 is towards 70 to more accessible positions of openend 56A mobile battery (drain position).
Figure 11 illustrates the part of the electronic unit 20B of another kind of structure.Identical parts are distinguished with same label " B ".
As shown in figure 11, aforesaid independent Lock Part such as Lock Part 168 or 168A is not set.In this structure, housing 66B is used for battery 70 is locked in electronic unit 20B.
In this structure, housing 66B comprises housing biasing member 69B, and when closing housing 66B, housing biasing member 69B meshes battery 70 and pushes battery 70 backward and enters socket 44B.Discharger 344B contact battery 70 rear portions and on battery 70 rear portions, apply forward biasing force.When engaging lock limiting-members 67B, battery 70 is on the throne with respect to shell 24B locking.
In Fig. 1-11 and as mentioned above, some aspect of the present invention is described as being applied to slidingtype power tool battery 70.Should be appreciated that the present invention can be used for other battery types, for example, tower type electric instrument battery 72 (as shown in figure 12) or be used for the battery (not shown) of other electronic equipments.
Figure 12 illustrates the part of the electronic unit 20C of another kind of structure.Identical parts are distinguished with same label " C ".
As shown in figure 12, electronic unit 20C comprises a tower support section 348, has replaced the slidingtype electric tool support section 148 and 300 in the said structure, is used to put tower type electric instrument battery 72.Battery 72 comprises 352, one tower sections 356 of a base portion, and a battery terminal 360, is used for tower type electric instrument (not shown).Support section 348 is installed in the socket 44C and comprises that a shell 364, this shell determine a cavity 368 and a support section terminal 372.Cavity 368 has sidewall 376, an openend 380 and a blind end 384.The tower section 356 that cavity 368 puts battery 72 inserts the openend 380 of cavity 368 to allow tower section 356.Support section terminal 372 is installed in the cavity 368 and is electrically connected on circuit 28C.
Tower type electric instrument battery 72 inserts in the cavity 368 and by tower type electric tool support part 348 and supports.In the time of in battery 72 inserts cavity 368 fully, battery terminal 360 contact support section terminals 372, thus battery 72 is electrically connected on circuit 28C.
Support section 348 can be supported in the socket 44 according to the mode with above described similar about slide type battery 70.(be similar to shown in Fig. 6-8) in some structure, support section 348 can move in shell 24C so that put dissimilar and tower battery size, and support section 348 can be locked in axial location with respect to shell 24C.In this structure, in unlocked state, support section 348 can be by bias voltage forward to move to battery 72 a more accessible position (drain position).(be similar to shown in Fig. 9-10 structure) in some other structure about slide type battery 70, battery 72 can be locked in support section 34, and a discharger (not shown) can be set battery 72 is pushed out socket 44C arrive a more accessible position (drain position).
As shown in figure 13, electronic unit 20 comprises that also a DC delivery outlet 390 is used for the electronic equipment to DC, for example power supplies such as cell phone, cellular phone charger, auxiliary audio frequency parts, automobile power source annex.The power pack of circuit 28 is to 390 power supplies of DC delivery outlet.DC delivery outlet 390 is electrically connected on battery 70, thus be electrically connected on battery 70 and from battery 70 to power electronic equipment.DC delivery outlet 390 also can be connected in AC power supplies so that electronic equipment is connected in AC power supplies by circuit 28.Circuit 28 is by the dual fail-safe design protection with can reset an insurance and a replaceable insurance.
As shown in figure 14, electronic unit 20 also comprises an accessory bag 393, optionally is installed in the rear groove part 394 (seeing Figure 13) of shell 24.Accessory bag 393 alternatives break away from and are connected electronic unit 20, and can leave in the accessory bag 393 such as the article of DC electronic equipment and standby.Accessory bag 393 comprises opening 396, and electric wire passes this opening the accessory in the accessory bag 393 is connected in DC delivery outlet 390 and/or auxiliary plug 392.Opening 396 can adequate closure during operation (for example, utilize slide fastener or
Bar) so that wrapped up content in the accessory bag 393 fully.
Circuit 28 also comprises a display screen part 398 (seeing Figure 15), is positioned at the front of electronic unit.Display screen part 398 is a backlight LCD display screen preferably, is used to show the state and the mode of operation of electronic unit 20 and circuit 28.For example, display screen part 398 shows the operator scheme (for example AM, FM, AUX etc.) of voicefrequency circuit part 29.If voicefrequency circuit partly is in radio-receiving mode, display screen part 398 shows current radio station.Display screen part 398 can also comprise a clock or other information display screens.
(see Figure 17) in another kind of structure, electronic unit 20 can not be included as the charging circuit of battery 64 chargings.One independently battery charger 410 can be used for electronic unit 20.Charger 410 can be placed in the accessory bag 393, perhaps can be installed in the rear groove part 394 of shell 24 in the mode the same with the support of accessory bag 393 independently.This battery charger 410 comprises a charger case 414, is provided with cell support part 416, but support cells 64 on it.The charging circuit (not shown) is supported by charger case 414 and can be connected in battery 64 and power supply (not shown).Charging circuit can be connected in power supply by the delivery outlet on the electric wire of delivery outlet on the electronic unit 20 (being DC delivery outlet 390 or the AC delivery outlet (not shown) on the electronic unit 20) or electronic unit 20 or through power output (being wall outlet).(not shown) in other structures, battery charger 410 can be connected in power supply by the cooperation terminal (not shown) on battery charger 410 and the electronic unit 20.
Shown in structure in, electronic unit 20 comprises being arranged on takes the lead binding post 418 in the opening (not shown) that the shell 414 by battery charger 410 limits, and is used for battery charger 410 is connected in electronic unit 20.Opening can comprise that a wide portion is used to put the head of binding post 418, and a narrow slot part, prevents that binding post 418 from leaving opening and preventing being connected of battery charger 410 disengagements and electronic unit 20 thereby binding post 418 slips into this narrow slot part.Electronic unit 20 and independently battery charger 410 an attachable shell assembling is provided.Electronic unit 20 can put dissimilar battery chargers, therefore can be dissimilar and battery charge size, comprise slidingtype power tool battery 64 (have battery charger 410 and be supported on the cell support part 416), the slidingtype power tool battery of other types (does not show, slide type battery charger (not shown) with another kind of type), tower type electric instrument battery (having tower battery charger (not shown)), and be used for other electronic units and/or other electronic equipments (having compatible battery charger (not shown) respectively).
Figure 18-20 illustrates handle portion 40 and the base portion 32 of shell 24 and being connected of main part 36.Shown in structure in, handle portion 40 utilizes base connector 422 and main body connector 426 to be connected in base portion 32 and main part 36 two positions respectively.Base connector 422 is similar mutually, and main body connector 426 is similar mutually.Therefore, only describe a base connector 422 and a main body connector 426 in detail.
Shown in Figure 18-19, base portion 32 is determined a base aperture 430, and base connector 422 comprises a upper insert 434 and lower insert 438 that is received within the base aperture 430.Screw element 442 links together an end and the upper insert 434 of lower insert 438 and handle portion 40, thereby handle portion 40 is installed in base portion 32 flexibly.
Shown in Figure 18 and 20, main body connector 426 comprises a flexible piece 446 that surrounds pipe 450.Securing member 454 and 458 is connected in flexible piece 446 and pipe 450 with handle portion 40 and main part 36 respectively, thereby handle portion 40 is installed in main part 36 flexibly.Main body connector 426 absorbs the impact on handle portion 40 tops.
Although diagram and concrete structure of the present invention has been described, other structure is conspicuous to those skilled in the art, and within protection scope of the present invention.Therefore, the present invention only is defined by the claims.
Claims (17)
1. battery charger comprises:
A shell;
A charging circuit that supports by shell, charging circuit optionally is connected in power supply, the battery that can be connected in shell and can be electrically connected on charging circuit, charging circuit can be battery charge; And
A Lock Part, be used for battery on the throne with respect to the shell locking, and described Lock Part comprises the locking projection and another recess of determining by battery and shell that are arranged on one of battery and shell, described locking projection can move between latched position and unlocked position, wherein the locking projection engagement recess is with on the throne with respect to the shell locking with battery when described latched position, and battery can move with respect to shell when described unlocked position.
2. battery charger as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, shell is determined a socket, and this socket has an openend, and battery can be supported in the socket, and shell comprises a housing, optionally closes the openend of socket.
3. battery charger as claimed in claim 2 further comprises a bias component that is supported in the socket, is used for battery bias is gone out socket.
4. battery charger as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, Lock Part comprises that an actuator is used to make locking projection to move to unlocked position from latched position.
5. battery charger as claimed in claim 4, it is characterized in that, actuator can move between latched position and unlocked position, locking projection is in its latched position when actuator is in its latched position, and locking projection is in its unlocked position when actuator is in its unlocked position.
6. battery charger as claimed in claim 5 is characterized in that, actuator allows locking projection to move to the unlocked position of locking projection from the latched position of locking projection.
7. battery charger as claimed in claim 5 is characterized in that, actuator makes locking projection move to unlocked position from the latched position of locking projection.
8. battery charger as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, Lock Part comprises a bias component, and locking projection is setovered towards latched position.
9. battery charger as claimed in claim 8, it is characterized in that, Lock Part comprises that an actuator is used to make locking projection to move between latched position and unlocked position, and bias component is biased to a position corresponding to the latched position of locking projection so that locking projection is biased to latched position with actuator.
10. battery charger as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that battery is a power tool battery, is used for to the electric tool power supply, and charging circuit can be electrically connected on power tool battery.
11. battery charger as claimed in claim 10 is characterized in that, battery is the slidingtype power tool battery, and shell comprises a support section, and support section optionally supports the slidingtype power tool battery.
12. battery charger as claimed in claim 11, it is characterized in that, one of slidingtype power tool battery and support section comprise a projection, in slidingtype power tool battery and the support section another determined a recess, and projection can be engaged in the recess so that the slidingtype power tool battery is supported on support section.
13. battery charger as claimed in claim 10 is characterized in that, battery is a tower type electric instrument battery, and shell is determined an opening, and opening optionally supports tower power tool battery.
14. battery charger as claimed in claim 13 is characterized in that, tower type electric instrument battery comprises a battery insertion portion, the battery insertion portion can be engaged in the opening of shell with tower type electric instrument cell support on shell.
15. battery charger as claimed in claim 10, it is characterized in that, power tool battery comprises a battery Lock Part, is used for power tool battery is locked in electric tool, and Lock Part and the cooperation of battery Lock Part are on the throne with respect to the shell locking with battery.
16. battery charger as claimed in claim 15, it is characterized in that, the battery Lock Part comprises the battery locking projection that is positioned on the power tool battery, the battery Lock Part can move between latched position and unlocked position, wherein battery locking projection engagement is positioned at recess on the electric tool so that power tool battery is locked in electric tool when latched position, power tool battery can move with respect to electric tool when unlocked position, and Lock Part comprises that a locking projection and a battery locking projection that is positioned on the shell provides a recess, locking projection can move between latched position and unlocked position, wherein the locking projection engagement recess is with on the throne with respect to the shell locking with battery when latched position, and battery can move with respect to shell when unlocked position.
17. battery charger as claimed in claim 16, it is characterized in that, shell has been determined a socket with openend, battery can be supported in the socket, socket is determined an insertion axis from the openend of socket to the blind end of socket, and the locking projection of battery Lock Part can move perpendicular to inserting axis between latched position and unlocked position.
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