Support Or Holder Per Se Patents (Class 429/100)
  • Publication number: 20140141310
    Abstract: A battery fastening device for a seat tube of a bicycle includes a tube member, a cap member and a cover member, the tube member having a receiving channel, the cap member having an assembling portion, one end of the assembling portion assembled to the tube member, another end of the cap member having a handling block, the handling block exposed out from the seat tube, the cap member having a passage which communicating with the receiving channel, the battery assembly received into the receiving channel, the battery assembly attached to the passage, the cover member defined between the seat tube and the tube member and sleeving on the tube member tightly. Under this arrangement, the tube member is tightly positioned in the seat tube because of the cover member, so that the battery assembly is stably positioned within the seat tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventor: Mu-Rong Li
  • Patent number: 8728645
    Abstract: A battery pack is loaded and unloaded to and from a battery mounting portion on the electronic apparatus side by sliding a housing thereof on the battery mounting portion. A lock recess is formed in each of side surfaces adjacent to a mount surface for mounting to the battery mounting portion through a pair of side edges parallel to the sliding direction of the mount surface, and a detection recess is formed in one or each of the side surfaces according to the kind of the battery pack; and the lock recess includes an inclined surface portion, and a clamped portion to be clamped between a bottom surface of the battery mounting portion and the lock protrusion, and the thickness of the clamped portion in a height direction is set to be larger than the depth of the detection recess in the same direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Katsuhiro Suzuki, Masayuki Enari, Hidenori Minami
  • Patent number: 8728648
    Abstract: Disclosed is a battery pack including a battery module array having battery modules which are arranged in a lateral direction in two or more rows, each of the battery modules configured with battery cells or unit modules, each of which has two or more battery cells mounted therein, are stacked in a state in which the battery cells or the unit modules are erected vertically, a base plate on which the battery modules are stacked in a vertically erected state, a pair of main members provided at the front and rear of the battery module array, opposite ends of each of the main members being fastened to an external device, a pair of end plates disposed in contact with the front and rear of the battery module array such that the lower end of each of the end plates is fixed to the base plate, and supporting bars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yeon Seok Choo, Jin Kyu Lee, Bum Hyun Lee, Sang Yoon Jeong, Ye Hoon Im
  • Publication number: 20140128710
    Abstract: An electronic device in which a battery can be positioned in a diameter direction, the battery can be brought into contact with a positive terminal member stably and sufficiently, and a portion housing the battery and a case body can be molded individually from optimal materials is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: SEIKO INSTRUMENTS INC.
    Inventors: Hisao NAKAMURA, Teruo KATO, Hideaki KOSHOJI, Dai TERASAWA, Hideki OKUDA
  • Patent number: 8715844
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus which uses a battery as a power source includes a battery storage unit configured to store the battery which can be inserted and removed, a locking member configured to move between a position at which the battery stored in the battery storage unit is locked and a position at which the lock of the battery is released by rotating in a direction perpendicular to a direction that the battery is inserted to and removed from the battery storage unit, a drive member which is movably supported in the insertion and removal direction of the battery with respect to the battery storage unit, and on which a claw abutting on the locking member is formed, and an urging member configured to urge the drive member in a direction that the battery is ejected, to attach the claw to the locking member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Hisakazu Hazama
  • Patent number: 8715845
    Abstract: A battery cover device for a portable terminal is provided. The battery cover device includes a battery recess formed on a surface of the terminal, a cover plate adapted to attach to and detach from a surface of the terminal to cover the battery recess, and a push rod adapted to protract to and retract from a surface of the terminal. The push rod receives elastic force to protrude from a surface of the terminal and release the cover plate from the terminal. The battery cover device is advantageous in that the cover plate can be easily released by using the push rod or elastic piece, and a battery pack can be easily mounted on a slim terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung-Ho Lee, Dong-Yup Lee
  • Publication number: 20140120398
    Abstract: A alternate battery power storage compartment for a motorcycle includes a first securing metal bracket adapted to be securely connected to a side of a underbracing pivoting mounted swingarm exterior in front of a motorcycle rear wheel, and a second securing metal bracket adapted to be securely connected to the side of the underbracing pivoting mounted swingarm exterior and being opposite to the first securing metal bracket in front of the motorcycle rear wheel. A u-shaped metal hinge connected to the back view side of the storage compartment centered on a bottom. A top lid securely connected to the storage compartment with a swinging metal hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventors: Martinus Antonio McCray, Owens Daniel McCray
  • Patent number: 8709634
    Abstract: In a battery loading and unloading mechanism, a battery formed in a flat rectangular parallelepiped and having an almost square main surface is loaded and unloaded to and from a device. The battery is formed with projecting portions at longitudinal both ends of a back surface thereof and along the back surface, whereby the battery can be prevented from being erroneously inserted into the device. The projecting portion has an inclined surface acutely inclined with respect to the back surface, and when the battery is unloaded from the device, unloading of the battery from the device is accelerated by the inclined surface undergoing contact pressure of the retaining means. The device is formed with a notched portion which is adapted to expose the other projecting portion of the battery when the battery is loaded, thereby facilitating unloading of the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Takayoshi Yamasaki, Hiroaki Sato, Toshiaki Ueda, Tomonori Watanabe, Yoichi Miyajima, Osamu Nagashima, Mieko Hara
  • Patent number: 8709633
    Abstract: In a battery loading and unloading mechanism, a battery formed in a flat rectangular parallelepiped and having an almost square main surface is loaded and unloaded to and from a device. The battery is formed with projecting portions at longitudinal both ends of a back surface thereof and along the back surface, whereby the battery can be prevented from being erroneously inserted into the device. The projecting portion has an inclined surface acutely inclined with respect to the back surface, and when the battery is unloaded from the device, unloading of the battery from the device is accelerated by the inclined surface undergoing contact pressure of the retaining means. The device is formed with a notched portion which is adapted to expose the other projecting portion of the battery when the battery is loaded, thereby facilitating unloading of the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Takayoshi Yamasaki, Hiroaki Sato, Toshiaki Ueda, Tomonori Watanabe, Yoichi Miyajima, Osamu Nagashima, Mieko Hara
  • Publication number: 20140113170
    Abstract: A storage structure including a housing, a locker, a cover and a connector is provided. The housing has a receiving slot. The locker is disposed in the receiving slot, and includes a locking portion. The cover includes a protrusion. The protrusion and the locking portion are engaged with each other. The connector is pivotally connected between the cover and the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Ability Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wan-Chin WU, Shu-Hung LIU, Chun-Ho HSIAO
  • Patent number: 8704485
    Abstract: A battery pack system is disclosed. The battery pack system includes a plurality of battery pack modules that are each configured to be concurrently and removably attached to a base. Each battery pack module includes batteries arranged in a plurality of parallel groups that are connected in series. Each parallel group includes a plurality of batteries connected in parallel. Additionally or alternately, the base has electronics that connect the battery pack modules in a plurality of system parallel groups that are connected in series. Each system parallel group includes a plurality of battery pack modules connected in parallel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Quallion LLC
    Inventors: Hisashi Tsukamoto, Taison Tan
  • Patent number: 8703325
    Abstract: The invention relates to a battery including a plurality of juxtaposed cylindrical or prismatic cells located in the through holes of a separating and positioning crate, characterized in that the separating and positioning crate is provided between two contact and holding plates having inner surfaces provided with one or more contact strips attached without welding against said faces and ensuring the electric interconnection between a plurality of cells. Said contact strip or each of said contact strips is made of a flexible conducting material having a plurality of flexible contact tabs cut in said contact strip(s) and maintained against the terminals of the cells by individual elastic pressure means secured by screwing onto the separating and positioning crate so that said contact tabs are individually pressed against one of the terminals or poles of said cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: PELLENC (Societe Anonyme)
    Inventor: Roger Pellenc
  • Publication number: 20140106195
    Abstract: A battery pack may include a battery cell, a cradle, a board and a housing. The cradle may be coupled with the battery cell and may include one or more guide members extending from and integrally formed with a surface of the cradle. The board may be mounted to the cradle and may include a plurality of terminal contacts electrically connected with the battery cell. The one or more guide members may be adapted to guide a device into engagement with the terminal contacts. The housing may at least partially enclose the cradle and the battery cell and may include one or more guide apertures and a plurality of terminal apertures. The one or more guide members may protrude through the one or more guide apertures. Each of the terminal apertures may be aligned with a corresponding one of the plurality of contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Rodney D. Milbourne, John S. Vantran
  • Publication number: 20140106196
    Abstract: A sealing case including a main body, a cover and a sealing member is disclosed. The main body has a first surface opened to a housing space therein. The cover is disposed over the first surface. The sealing member is interposed between the main body and the cover. The main body includes a first fastening portion protruding toward the sealing member. The cover includes a second fastening portion protruding toward the sealing member. The first and second fastening portions are spaced apart from each other. The main body and the cover are coupled together to be water-tight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung SDI Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang-Kyu AHN, Jun-Ho Lee
  • Patent number: 8697281
    Abstract: The embodiment provides a battery assembly or pack that can fix a coupling tap to an exact position by closely adhering a plurality of bare cells without flowing when the plurality of bare cells are welded with the coupling tap. The battery assembly according to the embodiment includes: a plurality of bare cells that have electrode terminals formed on upper surfaces thereof; an internal frame that receives the plurality of bare cells and has an internal terminal exposing part that exposes the electrode terminals; and a coupling tap that is seated on the internal terminal exposing part of the internal frame to couple the plurality of electrode terminals, wherein a rib hanger that fixes the coupling tap is further formed on the upper of the internal frame. With the constitution as described above, defects of a product are reduced, making it possible to improve productivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyung-Ho Park, Seok-Ryun Park, Seok Koh
  • Patent number: 8697270
    Abstract: An energy storage device includes a housing, a plurality of battery packs in the housing, and a first set of fluid passages disposed between battery packs, the battery packs being thermally insulated from fluid in the fluid passages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: BYD Company Limited
    Inventors: Jing Tan, Weixin Zheng
  • Publication number: 20140099526
    Abstract: An accessory for a hand-held electronic device includes a protective case and a battery. The electronic device is insertable into the protective case. The battery may be utilized to provide auxiliary power to the electronic device. The battery may be replaceable without having to remove the electronic device from the protective case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: The Code Corporation
    Inventors: George Powell, Ryan Hoobler, Ming Lei, Garrett Russell, Mark Ashby
  • Patent number: 8691412
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery pack including: a plurality of cylindrical battery cells arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of layers; a partition member for partitioning the battery cells; a lower case for supporting the partition member; a main circuit board electrically connected to the battery cells; and a display circuit board disposed on the opposite side of the main circuit board; wherein the partition member is provided with a partition plate, a positioning plate for positioning the main circuit board, the positioning plate being provided on the side, facing the lower case, of the partition plate, and an attaching plate for attaching the display circuit board, the attaching plate being provided on the opposite side of the positioning plate with respect to the partition plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Kiyoshi Yonishi
  • Patent number: 8691420
    Abstract: A battery pack that allows easy application of injection molding in the formation of a battery case and is capable of improving fastening strength of the case components. For this purpose, the battery pack comprises a plurality of battery cells; a circuit module electrically connected to the plurality of battery cells; and a case accommodating the plurality of battery cells and the circuit module, wherein the case includes a first case shaped in the form of an open box and having a plurality of coupling protrusions formed thereon and a second case shaped in the form of an open box and having a plurality of coupling holes engaging with the plurality of coupling protrusions in order to couple the second case with the first case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Dae Hyeong Yoo
  • Patent number: 8693190
    Abstract: A casing structure and a locking mechanism thereof for portable electronic apparatus are disclosed. The casing structure includes an apparatus casing, an electronic device casing, and a door. The electronic device casing is engaged to the apparatus casing in a detachable way. The door is engaged to the apparatus casing in an open-able way to cover an open of the apparatus casing. The locking mechanism is mainly disposed on the apparatus casing and can be operative to lock or unlock the electronic device casing and the door simultaneously. Thereby, a user can quickly detach the electronic device casing and open the door to maintain or replace components in the apparatus casing, which avoids the complicated operation of opening the casing in the prior art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventor: Hung-Chi Chang
  • Patent number: 8691416
    Abstract: A battery interface module is provided that includes a housing and a battery interface carried by the housing and configured to interface with a battery. The battery interface may include a first power bus interface, a first fluid interface and a first data interface. The battery interface module may also include first and second transmission interfaces carried by the housing. At least one of the first and second transmission interfaces may be configured to interface with another battery interface module. Each transmission interface may include a second power bus interface, a second fluid interface and a second data interface. Additionally, the first and second power bus interfaces may be in electrical communication, the first and second fluid interfaces may be in fluid communication and the first and second data interfaces may be communicably connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Michael L. Carroll, Larry Alan Foy
  • Publication number: 20140091805
    Abstract: A battery module includes a metal casing and a battery cell accommodated in the casing. The casing is provided on its outer surface with an insulation layer and a conductive portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Lithium Energy Japan
    Inventors: Suguru Moriguchi, Hirohisa Toritani, Yoshihiro Masuda, Hironori Aida
  • Publication number: 20140093763
    Abstract: Provided is an electric storage apparatus including: a first external housing for holding at least one storage device that includes a first vertical wall portion for surrounding at least one electric storage device; and a second external housing including a second vertical wall portion for surrounding the first vertical wall portion and an open portion formed at an upper end. An outer surface of the first vertical wall portion is an inclined surface that is inclined to the second vertical wall portion, and one of an outer surface of the first vertical wall portion and an inner surface of the second vertical wall portion includes a protrusion portion that protrudes toward the other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Lithium Energy Japan
    Inventor: Toshiki KUSUNOKI
  • Publication number: 20140087230
    Abstract: A casing device for an energy storage device, comprising: (a) a casing wall, particularly a membrane, by means of which a receiving space for accommodating the energy storage device can be delimited in water-tight manner, (b) a closable, particularly reclosable, first access opening formed in the casing wall for passing the energy storage device into and out of the receiving space, (c) wherein the casing wall exhibits a first vapor-permeable wall section and particularly a second wall section, (d) wherein particularly the first and the second wall section form a complementary partitioning of the casing wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Li-Tec Battery GmbH
    Inventor: Tim Schaefer
  • Publication number: 20140087901
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides an electromechanical rear derailleur for a bicycle including a base member that is configured to be coupled to a frame member of a bicycle. The derailleur includes a movable member and a link mechanism that movably couples the movable member to the base member. A motor is positioned at the movable member to move the movable member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: SRAM, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Shipman, Brian Jordan
  • Patent number: 8679667
    Abstract: A prismatic repeating frame assembly for a battery pack includes a main body and a hollow compression limiter. The main body is formed from a first polymer. The main body has an aperture formed therein. The hollow compression limiter is formed from a second polymer. The compression limiter is disposed in the aperture of the main body and permits a compression rod to be disposed therethrough. The second polymer is configured to withstand forces during an assembly of the battery pack and frequency inputs during an operation of the battery pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Herman K. Phlegm, Pablo Valencia, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8679665
    Abstract: A battery for use in a power tool, including a battery housing, at least one battery cell in the battery housing, a pivoting member at least partially enclosed within the battery housing which moves between a latched position and an unlatched position, and a biasing device associated with the pivoting member for urging the pivoting member towards the latched position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Heinzen, Robert L. Turk, Robert Meyer
  • Publication number: 20140079975
    Abstract: An annular device includes an annular main body defining a through hole, a battery mounting portion arranged in the through hole, and a battery cover. The battery mounting portion protrudes from an inner surface of the main body in the through hole, includes a first arcuate element with an outwardly curved surface and a second arcuate element with an outwardly curved surface opposite to each other and cooperatively defining a receiving space. The battery cover is operable to clasp the battery mounting portion, includes a first arcuate member and a second arcuate member opposite to each other. At least one first protrusion is formed on an inner surface of the first arcuate member, at least one cutout is defined in an outer surface of the first arcuate element, and the first protrusion can be fit into the cutout. The second arcuate member clasps the second arcuate element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: RUI LIU, GANG CHENG, MENG-HUA HE, JIA-NING HUANG, TE-SHENG JAN, YU-TAO CHEN, CHUN-CHE YEN
  • Patent number: 8673481
    Abstract: A housing (610, 620) for a button-type battery (?) includes a cavity with resilient conductive terminals (300, 400) therein and a door (500) opposite the terminals (300, 400). When a battery (?) is pushed inside the cavity and the door (500) is moved to its closed position, the resilient terminals (300, 400) hold the battery (?) in place, applying a force urging the battery (?) against the door (500) to better maintain electrical contact. When the door (500) is moved to its open position, the resilient terminals (300, 400) push the battery (?) at least one fifth of its diameter out of the cavity, so a user can pull out the battery (?) by hand and change the battery (?) easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Inventor: Gang Chen
  • Patent number: 8673471
    Abstract: Provided is a highly safe portable electronic device having a secondary battery as a power source, and including a housing, an electronic device body housed in the housing, and a battery housing portion housed in the housing, in which a surface is inhibited from being locally heated to high temperature. In the portable electronic device, the battery housing portion is a molding with a battery fitting portion for fitting the secondary battery therein, and the battery fitting portion has provided on its surface a heat-insulating layer having a thickness of from 500 to 3000 ?m and a thermal conductivity of 0.2 W/m·K or lower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Tomohiko Yokoyama, Hideharu Takezawa, Kazuya Iwamoto, Taisuke Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 8673472
    Abstract: A battery pack according to the present disclosure includes a first module array, a second module array, and a center channel. The first module array includes a first frame and a first cassette of battery modules disposed within the first frame. The first cassette of battery modules includes a first plurality of prismatic cells and a first plurality of module terminals. The second module array includes a second frame and a second cassette of battery modules disposed within the second frame. The second cassette of battery modules includes a second plurality of prismatic cells and a second plurality of module terminals. The center channel extends through a center of the battery pack and connects the first module array to the second module array. The first plurality of module terminals and the second plurality of module terminals are disposed adjacent to the center channel on opposite sides of the center channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Marke S. Cicero, Mike A. Marchio, Frank A. Valdez
  • Publication number: 20140072854
    Abstract: An energy storage module for a device, particularly of a motor vehicle, is provided. energy storage module includes multiple storage cells which are tensioned between end plates via tie anchors and being designed to be placed on and locked on at least one fixed locking bracket. Preferably at least one of the two end plates has a locking element which is connected to the end plate in a pivoting and/or sliding manner, and the locking element can be locked to the locking bracket by a pivoting and/or locking movement of the locking element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Hubertus GOESMANN
  • Patent number: 8663827
    Abstract: Provided is a battery pack, which can increase coupling force between a holder and a protection circuit board, and improve processability and productivity. The battery pack includes a bare cell, a holder disposed at one side of the bare cell and having a first fastening part, and a protection circuit assembly disposed at one side of the holder and having a second fastening part coupled to the first fastening part, wherein one of the first and second fastening parts is a protrusion and the other is a groove, and the protrusion includes a first supporting surface, a second supporting surface and a notch formed between the first and second supporting surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyung-Ho Park, Seok Koh, Young-Ho Kim, Jeong-Deok Byun, Kyung-Won Seo
  • Patent number: 8663826
    Abstract: A fitting set, including a battery assembly and a receiver having a recess for receiving the battery assembly are disclosed. The battery assembly may include a casing having a top wall, a bottom wall, two first sidewalls, and two second sidewalls. The battery assembly may further include a resilient member and a self-locking block. The first sidewalls may include notches extending to the bottom wall. The recess may include lugs on one or more of the inners walls, each of which may be engaged with a corresponding notch. The second sidewalls may each include a first stopper and one or more second stoppers, the first and second stoppers having a difference in height. The resilient member at both ends may abut against the first stopper and self-locking block, respectively, and may also press the self-locking block against an edge of the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ruifa Lu, Yi Lu
  • Patent number: 8658301
    Abstract: A battery ejecting structure is applied to a portable electronic device which comprises a housing and a battery. The battery ejecting structure comprises an ejecting element, a cover, a pushing element and an elastic element. The ejecting element is movably located in the container of the housing; the cover is connected pivotally to the housing and covers the container to be a closed state, and the cover restricts the ejecting element to move via a blocking element; the pushing element is located in the housing, and the fixed member of the ejecting element is connected to the pushing element through the housing. Wherein when the cover is rotated relative to the housing to form an open state, the blocking element disengages from the container, and the pushing element is moved by an elastic restoring force of the elastic element to unlock the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Wen-Chieh Cheng, Yao-Ting Lee
  • Publication number: 20140050963
    Abstract: An electric working machine including: a housing to which a battery is configured to be detachably mounted, wherein the housing is configured such that a weight unit including a weight can be mounted to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: HITACHI KOKI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Megumi Ishikawa, Shingo Kosugi, Hirohisa Tomita
  • Publication number: 20140050962
    Abstract: A cell holder for supporting battery cells, particularly rechargeable battery cells, inside a rechargeable battery housing of an electric power tool includes: a first cell holder half and a second cell holder half, wherein the first cell holder half is connected or connectable to the second cell holder half by a connector in a detachable or non-detachable way, wherein the first cell holder half has a first contact surface and an adjoining first surface and the second cell holder half has a second contact surface and an adjoining second surface, wherein the first contact surface is formed with a first oversize raised from the first surface and/or the second contact surface is formed with a second oversize raised from the second surface, wherein in the connected state the first contact surface rests on the second contact surface and the first surface is arranged opposite the second surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: C. & E. Fein GmbH
    Inventor: Klaus JUSTINSKI
  • Patent number: 8652679
    Abstract: A rechargeable battery according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: an electrode assembly including a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator disposed between the positive and negative electrodes and having an expanded portion protruding to the outside of the positive and negative electrodes; a fixing member including a first support contacting a first outer side of the expanded portion, a second support contacting a second outer side, facing the opposite direction of the first outer side, and a joining portion joining the first and second supports; and a terminal electrically connected with the electrode assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jun-Sik Kim, Sung-Soo Kim
  • Patent number: 8647764
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery pack including: a plurality of cylindrical battery cells arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of layers; a lower case for supporting the battery cells; a terminal case attached to the lower case and provided at one side surface thereof with connection terminals for connection to an external apparatus; a main circuit board attached to the terminal case and electrically connected to the battery cells; wherein the lower case is formed with a support protrusion which is passed through the main circuit board and operative to support the battery cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Masakazu Naito
  • Publication number: 20140038015
    Abstract: A cable-type secondary battery, includes an electrode assembly including first and second polarity electrodes with a thin and long shape, each having a current collector whose cross-section perpendicular to its longitudinal direction is a circular, asymmetrical oval or polygonal shape, an electrode active material applied onto the surface of the current collector, and a separator or an electrolyte layer interposed between the electrodes; and a cover member surrounding the electrode assembly, wherein the cable-type secondary battery is provided with a first polarity terminal and a second polarity terminal connected to the first polarity electrode and the second polarity electrode, respectively, at the first end of the cable-type secondary battery; a housing cap configured to fix the first and second polarity terminals and cover the first end of the cable-type secondary battery; and a length-adjustable coupling unit at a second end of the cable-type secondary battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yo-Han Kwon, Je-Young Kim
  • Publication number: 20140038014
    Abstract: A cable-type secondary battery, includes an electrode assembly including first and second polarity electrodes with a thin and long shape, each electrode having a current collector whose cross-section perpendicular to its longitudinal direction is a circular, asymmetrical oval or polygonal shape, and an electrode active material applied onto the surface of the current collector, and a separator or an electrolyte layer interposed between the first and second polarity electrodes; and a cover member surrounding the electrode assembly. Also, the cable-type secondary battery is provided with a first polarity terminal and a second polarity terminal connected to the first polarity electrode and the second polarity electrode, respectively, at the end of the cable-type secondary battery; and a housing cap configured to fix the first and second polarity terminals and cover the end of the cable-type secondary battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yo-Han Kwon, Je-Young Kim, Byung-Hun Oh
  • Publication number: 20140038018
    Abstract: A battery cover assembly for a portable electronic device includes a base body, a battery cover, a movable member, a driving rod, and an elastic member. The base body includes a block defining a guiding groove. The guiding groove includes a straight edge, a sloping edge, and a guiding portion having a clasp with a guiding edge formed in the guiding groove. The driving rod has a protrusion and is slidably engaged with the movable member. The elastic member abuts against the movable member. When the driving rod is slid along the guiding portion, the protrusion is slid along the guiding edge and is latched with the clasp to position the driving rod in a first position. When the driving rod is slid in the guiding groove, the protrusion is slid along the straight edge and the sloping edge to position the driving rod in a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicants: FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED, SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: XIAO ZHANG, YONG-GANG ZHANG, KUAN-HUNG CHEN
  • Publication number: 20140030570
    Abstract: A flat battery is configured such that a sealing plate which serves as a negative electrode surface seals a battery case which serves as a positive electrode surface, with a gasket interposed therebetween. The flat battery is held in a resin case, and in this state the flat battery is contained in a battery package. The resin case includes an open end face through which the battery is inserted and removed, a side portion and a bottom portion which hold a side surface and/or a bottom surface of the battery, and a ring-shaped protrusion which protrudes radially inward from an edge of the side portion. The protrusion is supported on the edge in a bendable manner, and an inner diameter of the protrusion is smaller than an inner diameter of an exposed portion of the gasket. An emetic agent is applied to an outer surface of the resin case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yoshiaki IMANISHI, Daisuke SUMIMOTO, Shinichi KAWAGUCHI, Hiroshi HASE
  • Patent number: 8637175
    Abstract: In the present invention, there is provided a battery pack wherein a lock recess for engagement with a lock protrusion formed to protrude from the battery mounting portion side and a detection groove for engagement with a detection protrusion formed to protrude from the battery mounting portion side so as to detect the kind of the battery pack are formed in one or each of mutually opposite side surfaces adjacent to a mount surface for mounting to the battery mounting portion, according to the kind of the battery pack, and the detection groove is formed to be deeper than the lock recess in a direction in the plane of the mount surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Katsuhiro Suzuki, Masayuki Enari, Hidenori Minami
  • Publication number: 20140023902
    Abstract: A battery apparatus including a case, a battery cell, a battery-side terminal, and an engaging piece. The case has a width, a thickness, and a length. The battery cell is housed in an inside of the case. The battery-side terminal is disposed on a side surface at one end of the case in a length direction and electrically connected to the battery cell. The engaging piece is disposed at the one end of the case at which the battery-side terminal is positioned such that the engaging piece extends in a length direction a same distance as the case at the one end portion. The engaging piece is at an edge of the case in a width direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Toshio TAKESHITA, Yoichi Miyajima
  • Patent number: 8632902
    Abstract: A device is provided for retaining a battery in a motor vehicle and has a receptacle element for receiving a battery, a bracket element, which at least partially encloses the receptacle element and/or the battery, and a fixing element, which is fastenable on the bracket element, the battery being fixed inside the receptacle element using the fixing element. It is thus possible to provide a device for retaining a battery which offers the greatest possible protection for the battery even in case of an accident.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Axel Wendorf, Jürgen Vollhardt
  • Publication number: 20140017543
    Abstract: A device for delivering fluid to a user includes a housing, a drive motor assembly in the housing, other internal components in the housing, and a keypad external to the housing. The device includes a number of features and elements that enhance its operation, manufacturability, reliability, and user-friendliness. These features and elements include a shock absorbing element for a battery of the device, a keypad actuator layer that overlies a keypad assembly and forms a water resistant seal with the housing, and an offset element for a piezoelectric speaker that is located inside the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Ejmar Fonacier, Kirk A. Allen, Chad Srisathapat, Afshin Bazargan
  • Publication number: 20140014386
    Abstract: A power tool has a mechanism for forcing a battery pack at least partially from a cavity that receives a battery pack. A biasing member is in the cavity. A member for retaining the biasing member is also in the cavity. The biasing member forces the battery pack at least partially from the cavity. When the battery pack is locked onto the frame, the biasing member is in a compressed condition and when the battery pack is an unlocked position, the biasing member forces the battery pack at least partially from the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Terry L. Turner, David C. Campbell
  • Patent number: 8623534
    Abstract: An annular device includes an annular main body, a battery mounting portion, and a battery cover. The battery mounting portion protrudes from an inner surface of the main body, and includes a first arcuate element and a second arcuate element opposite to each other. The battery cover is operable to clasp the battery mounting portion, and includes a first arcuate member and a second arcuate member opposite to each other. The first arcuate member clasps the first arcuate surface, and the second arcuate member clasps the second arcuate surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Rui Liu, Gang Cheng, Meng-Hua He, Jia-Ning Huang, Te-Sheng Jan, Yu-Tao Chen, Chun-Che Yen
  • Patent number: 8623535
    Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells stacked together; first and second end plates located at a first end and a second end, respectively, of the stacked battery cells; and side plates and a bottom plate coupled to the first and second end plates, wherein at least one of the first end plate and the second end plate has a bent support portion that overlaps with at least a portion of the bottom plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignees: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd., Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Myung-Chul Kim