Abstract: Battery operated appliances are provided. Some appliances include a housing defining a chamber having an interior wall, electronics within the chamber, a battery cover, and a closing system including (a) a first electrically conductive member secured to the battery cover, and (b) a second electrically conductive member secured to the interior wall of the housing and configured to engage the first electrically conductive member and thereby mechanically secure the battery cover to the housing while also establishing electrical contact between the first and second electrically conductive members.

Abstract: A battery powered device includes a base unit, a connector coupled to the base unit for controlling an electronic device, and a retaining cap. The connector further comprises one or more contact points. The retaining cap further comprises a cell for powering the base unit, one or more electrical contact terminals for coupling the cell and the one or more contact points for providing an electrical connection to the base unit, and a locking mechanism for locking the retaining cap to the base unit and for sealing the electrical connection to the base unit. Further, the coupling of the base unit and connector, and locking of the base unit and the retaining cap provides powering of the battery powered device.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body, a control switch, and a sliding block. The main body defines a cavity for receiving a battery. The main body includes a sidewall defining an opening communicating with the cavity. The sidewall further defines a through hole adjacent to the opening. The control switch is engaged in the through hole and rotatable with respect to the sidewall. The control switch includes a protruding portion. The sliding block is movable in the main body. The protruding portion presses against the sliding block and pushes a part of the sliding block into the cavity to block the battery therein when the control switch is rotated to a first position.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing, a battery cover, and a latching module. The battery cover has at least one protrusion. The latching module includes an elastic positioning element attached to the housing and a resisting element attached to the elastic positioning element. The at least one protrusion of the battery cover impels the resisting element to deform the elastic positioning element during assembly and disassembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to an insert (1), which can be inserted into a storage battery part (2) of an electrically operated tool, in particular a hand-guided tool with at least one handle for holding the tool, wherein the insert (1) comprises several battery cells (3), which are connected to one another in a current-conducting manner. According to the invention it is provided that the insert (1) has an openable housing (4) in which the battery cells (3) are inserted, wherein the battery cells (3) are connected in a current-conducting manner to conductor bars (5) attached to the inside of the housing (4). Furthermore, the invention relates to a storage battery part (2) with an insert (1) of this type as well as an electrically operated tool, comprising the storage battery part (2).

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a base, a battery cover defining a notch, and a latching module. The base has two latching tabs. The latching module comprises an operating element, and two latching element fixed on the battery cover. The operating element is slidably received in the notch. When the operating element slides towards the battery cover, the two latching elements separate from corresponding latching tabs.

Abstract: A battery cover latch mechanism includes a housing, a battery cover, and a latching part. The housing includes a clasp positioned thereon. The battery cover includes a guiding portion and a resisting block facing the guiding portion. The latching part includes a button and a resilient bar assembled on the battery cover. The button includes a hook resisting the resisting block. The button slidably and releasably latches to the clasp to lock the battery cover to the housing or release the battery cover from the housing. The invention also discloses a portable electronic device using the battery cover latch mechanism.

Abstract: A battery cover assembly for a portable electronic device includes a housing, a battery cover, and a pivot member. The housing forms a first latch portion and a second latch portion, the first latch portion and the second latch portion being arranged at a circle. The battery cover forms a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion engaging with the first latch portion and a second latch portion to allow the battery cover to releasably latch to the housing. The pivot member rotatably connects the battery cover to the housing.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a battery box receiving two batteries for providing power. The battery box includes a holding base defining two neighboring receiving rooms and a sliding groove and a slidable block slidably installed in the sliding groove to position the batteries in the receiving rooms. The batteries are received in the receiving rooms via passing over the sliding groove. The slidable block includes a retaining shoulder, a positioning portion protruding from one side of the retaining shoulder and used to match with the sliding groove, a stopper plate and a tab connected between the stopper plate and the retaining shoulder. The stopper plate and the tab are protruding from the other side of the retaining shoulder.

Abstract: A battery cover mechanism includes a body member, a battery cover and an operating piece. The body member defines a receiving cavity recessed therefrom for receiving the battery cover and a battery therein. The battery cover is rotatably assembled to the body member to cover the receiving cavity of the body member. The operating piece is releasably assembled to the battery cover for locking the battery cover to the body member and unlocking the battery cover. The battery cover mechanism is convenience to operate, and avoids the interfering signals efficiently.

Abstract: A battery lock for locking a battery of an electronic apparatus is provided. The battery lock includes a sliding button and a sliding member. The sliding button includes a sliding part for sliding the battery lock. The sliding member includes a base part and a side part extended from the base part. The sliding button is assembled on the base part of the sliding member detachably. At least one pushing part are fixed on the side part of the sliding member to lock the battery of the electronic apparatus.

Abstract: Battery operated appliances are provided. Some appliances include a housing defining a chamber having an interior wall, electronics within the chamber, a battery cover, and a closing system including (a) a first electrically conductive member secured to the battery cover, and (b) a second electrically conductive member secured to the interior wall of the housing and configured to engage the first electrically conductive member and thereby mechanically secure the battery cover to the housing while also establishing electrical contact between the first and second electrically conductive members.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a base defining a battery compartment, a cover, an operating element, a latching element, and an ejecting element. The cover is configured for covering the battery compartment and pivotably attached to the base. The latching element is attached to the cover. The ejecting element attaches to the base. The operating element is slidably attached to the base. The ejecting element resists the latching element to bias the cover to move away from the base when detaching.

Abstract: A battery cover latching assembly, detachably securing a battery cover to a housing, includes a button, battery cover, elastic member arranged between the button and the housing, and a resisting member resisting the battery cover away from the housing. The button includes a locking portion. The battery cover includes a corresponding locking member. The locking portion is slidably received in the housing to clamp or release the locking member.

Abstract: A battery cover latch mechanism used to releasably latching a battery cover to a housing, the battery cover latch mechanism includes a clasp positioned on the battery cover; and a button. The button includes a resilient member, a main portion positioned on a middle of the resilient member, and two blocks respectively formed on two ends of the resilient member. The main portion and the resilient member are slidably assembled on the housing, the blocks resists the battery cover, the main portion latching to the clasp. When the main portion is pressed, the main portion is detached from the clasp, the resilient member drives the blocks pushing the battery to open the battery cover relative to the housing. The invention also discloses a portable electronic device using the battery cover latch mechanism.

Abstract: A cover latching assembly includes a housing, a releasing assembly and a cover. The housing includes an upper board, a side board extending from the upper board and an assembling portion disposed on the upper board communicating with the side board through a hole. The cover is detachably mounted on the housing and includes an upper wall and a peripheral wall. The peripheral wall has a notch defined therethrough corresponding to the hole; the upper wall has a latching hook formed thereon adjacent to the notch. The releasing assembly is releasably assembled within the accommodating portion of the housing through the hole and partially accommodated within the hole for releasably latching with the latching hook of the cover.

Abstract: A battery cover mechanism for a portable electronic device includes a housing, a door, two elastic members and a holding unit, the housing defines a cutout, the door slidably engage with the cutout, the cutout is closed by the door with the elastic resisting the door, the door can be opened by external force and not be removed from the housing, thus, a battery can be assembled in the housing.

Abstract: A battery cover latching mechanism is provided. The battery cover latching mechanism includes a body member defining a battery receiving space, a battery cover attached to the body member to cover the battery receiving space, and a button assembly. The battery cover including a clamping portion. The button assembly includes a button. The button includes a latching portion. The latching portion releasbly locks the latching portion to the clamping portion.

Abstract: A battery cover mechanism for a portable electronic device includes a housing, a door, two first elastic members and a holding unit, the housing defines a cutout, the door slidably engage with the cutout, the cutout is closed by the door with the elastic resisting the door, the door can be opened by external force and not be removed from the housing, thus, a battery can be assembled in the housing.

Abstract: A battery lid structure for an electronic device is provided which has a battery lid allowing a battery case to be opened when a battery lid body slides. A long engagement hole L-shaped in plan view is formed on a pressing plate to which the battery lid body is slidably attached. A lock lever section and a lock lever receiving section where an engagement section is formed are attached to the battery lid body so as to slide perpendicularly to the sliding direction. The engagement of the engagement section with a second long hole of the long engagement hole prevents the sliding motion of the battery lid body. During the sliding motion of the battery lid body, the engagement section engages with a first long hole of the long engagement hole. The wall surface of the long engagement hole is covered with a part of a plate spring body.

Abstract: A battery assembling mechanism of electronic device includes a housing and a sliding assembly, the housing has a first sidewall, the first sidewall defines an assembling hole; The sliding assembly includes a sliding unit slidably assembled on the housing and able to block a portion of the assembling hole. The battery can be latched or taken out from the housing by sliding the sliding unit.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism for fixing a battery in a sleeve with a battery cover includes a fixing member fixed to the battery cover and two fixing positions positioned on opposite inner surfaces of the sleeve. Each fixing position includes two latch grooves. The fixing member forms two elastic latch portions, each latch portion forms two latch protrusion corresponding to the latch grooves. The latch protrusions and the latch grooves both include a sliding surface and two abutting surfaces. The latch protrusions engage in or disengage from the latch grooves, thus the fixing member can be fixed in or detached from the sleeve. An electronic device using the fixing mechanism is also provided.

Abstract: A battery cover mechanism used in a portable electronic device includes a housing, a releasing assembly and a battery cover. The housing has an assembling surface, an accommodating portion disposed on the assembling surface and at least one latching slot disposed thereon. The battery cover defines a notch therethrough and comprises at least one latch disposed thereon corresponding to the latching slot of the housing for being detachably mounted on the housing. The releasing assembly is releasably assembled within the accommodating portion of the housing and partially accommodated within the notch of the battery cover to release the battery cover from the housing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a battery device including a battery enclosure incorporating a battery cell. The battery device further includes an output terminal that outputs power of the battery cell. The battery enclosure includes a first surface, a second surface, a first step surface, a second step surface, a first engaging portion, a second engaging portion, a first groove, and a second groove formed in the second step surface and the second engaging portion, and a recess is provided in at least one of the first step surface and the second step surface.

Abstract: A goggle includes a lens assembly which comprises a front lens, a rear lens spaced apart from the front lens, and a liquid crystal device disposed on one of the lenses. The goggle includes a frame, which defines an aperture and a peripheral channel. The peripheral channel receives the front lens and the rear lens is positioned rearward of the channel so that the aperture receives the lens assembly. A power unit includes a battery and a drive circuit, wherein the drive circuit is connected to a pair of prongs that are electrically connectable to the liquid crystal device for operation thereof. The power unit provides a master switch connected to the battery to control application of power to the drive circuit, and a state change switch to control application of power from the drive circuit, through the prongs, to the liquid crystal device.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body, a battery, a locking member, and an elastic member. The main body defines a receiving cavity. The receiving cavity has a plurality of sidewalls. One of the sidewalls defines a receiving depression. The battery is detachably received in the receiving cavity. The locking member is fixed on the battery. The locking member includes an elastic resisting portion. The button is positioned on the main body. The elastic member biases the button. The elastic resisting portion is inserted into the receiving depression to fix the battery. When an external force is applied to the button, the button pushes the elastic resisting portion out of the receiving depression so that the battery can be taken out. After the external force is removed, the elastic member pushes the button to return to its original position.

Abstract: A battery cover mechanism used in a portable electronic device includes a housing, a battery cover and an operating member. The housing has a first surface, a receiving groove defined therefrom for receiving a battery and an elastic arm disposed thereon adjacent to the receiving groove. The battery cover is detachably mounted on the housing to cover the receiving groove and defines a notch therethrough. The operating assembly comprises a pedestal and an operating member. The pedestal is fixedly mounted on the battery cover and releasably resisted by the elastic arm. The operating member is rotatably assembled with the pedestal and accommodated within the corresponding notch of the battery cover so as to make the elastic arm release the pedestal to detach the battery cover from the housing.

Abstract: A battery container is presented which provides multiple configurations that allow the storage of cylindrical or rectangular batteries in a magazine and ensures the maintenance of a consistent orientation, easy access, and physical protection of the batteries. The battery container is further adaptable to provide easy recharging of the batteries. The battery container is additionally configurable to be connectable with other battery containers, allowing the easy storage and distinguishability of charged and discharged batteries. The convenient storage for discharged batteries increases the likelihood that more batteries will be retained for proper disposal, rather than being discarded on the ground or in an improper location.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a battery and a casing covering the battery and formed of a shape-memory resin. A portion or the entirety of the casing is deformed by heating at a predetermined temperature. The deformed casing returns to an original shape at the predetermined temperature or higher.

Abstract: A latching mechanism for a portable electronic device includes an assembly seat, two latching members, two resilient members and a pressing member, the two latching members are pivotably positioned on the assembly seat, the two resilient members are secured on the assembly seat and resist the two latching members respectively, the pressing member is resisted by the two latching members and is slidable relative to the assembly seat.

Abstract: A hearing apparatus includes a charging contact being movable relative to an accumulator and being electrically conductively connected to the accumulator in a first position and less effectively conductively connected thereto in a second position. A spring-elastic element engages with the charging contact in order to push the charging contact into the second position with a predetermined force, so that the charging contact can only be pushed into the first position by overcoming the predetermined force. As a result, the charging contact configuration obtains a switching function, so that electro-corrosion on the charging contacts can be prevented. Therefore, charging an accumulator of a hearing apparatus and in particular of a hearing device using a direct conductive contact is possible, with zero potential of the charging contacts which are accessible from the outside being ensured during normal operation of the hearing apparatus.

Abstract: An interlock system and related method includes a battery assembly, and first and second modules. The battery assembly has first and second power contacts, and a sense contact. The battery assembly includes one or more cells, a standby circuit, and an interface circuit. The standby circuit electrically couples to the first power contact and the sense contact for generating a standby signal in the absence of a detected external electrical coupling between the first power contact and the sense contact. The interface circuit electrically couples to the second power contact and to the at least one cell. The interface circuit is adapted to electrically decouple the second power contact from the at least one cell as a function of the standby signal. The first module is attachable to the battery assembly and has a first pair of contacts adapted to couple with the first power contact and the sense contact of the battery assembly.

Abstract: Battery operated appliances are provided. Some appliances include a housing defining a chamber having an interior wall, electronics within the chamber, a battery cover, and a closing system including (a) a first electrically conductive member secured to the battery cover, and (b) a second electrically conductive member secured to the interior wall of the housing and configured to engage the first electrically conductive member and thereby mechanically secure the battery cover to the housing while also establishing electrical contact between the first and second electrically conductive members.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a base defining a chamber, a cover, an operating element, a latching element, and a resisting element. The cover is configured for covering the chamber and rotatably attached to the base. The latching element attaches to the cover. The resisting element attaches to one end of the base. The operating element is slidably attached to the base. The resisting element resists the latching element to force the cover to separate when detaching.

Abstract: A battery holding mechanism for holding a battery in a portable electronic device, includes a bearing unit, a connecting unit connected to the bearing unit and an operating unit connected to the connecting unit. The bearing unit includes a bearing board for bearing the battery assembled in the portable electronic device thereon and an assembling component formed on the bearing board for assembling the bearing unit to the portable electronic device. The operating unit is configured for being operated to move the connecting unit and the bearing unit, thereby detaching the battery placed on the bearing board from the portable electronic device.

Abstract: A battery assembly having batteries connected in series to form rows and columns of battery cells into packs that combine the energy of multiple batteries. The battery cells are joined together to form columns of cells connected mechanically together by an exterior connection sleeve, and mechanically and electrically connected together by a conductive epoxy joining the end of one cell to the end of an adjacent cell in series. The columns of cells are mounted and held in place by racks, with bolts passing through the racks to form a sandwich structure that secures the position and orientation of the cells and columns, and that maintains the electrical connection between joined cells. Perpendicularly disposed to the direction of the columns are a series of conductive bands that join adjacent cells together along rows of cells.

Abstract: A battery cover latch assembly (10) used in a portable electronic device is described. The battery cover latch assembly (10) includes a cover member (12), a body member (11) including at least one first latch (117), a button (13) including at least one second latch (1312), a button housing (14) mounted to the cover member (12). The button (13) is slidably received in the button housing (14). The second latch (1312) detachably engages with the first latch (117) when the button (13) slides in the button housing (14).

Abstract: A battery cover assembly for a portable electronic device, the battery cover assembly includes a housing, a removable battery cover and a locking mechanism. The housing defines an opening and a receiving hole communicating each other. The removable battery cover includes a protrusion. The locking mechanism includes a latching member and an operating member. The latching member engages in the opening of the housing, the latching member forming a post engaging with the protrusion of the cover. The operating member engages in the receiving hole of the housing, and the operating member rotatably brings the latching member to releasably lock the post with the protrusion of the cover.

Abstract: A battery cover assembly for a portable electronic device includes a base body, a battery cover, a pivot member, and a button. The base body forms two support portions. The battery cover forms a clasp. The pivot member is received in the support portions. The button is rotatably connected to the base body by the pivot member. The latch member forms two latch plates. The clasp engages with the latch plates to allow the battery cover to releasably latch to the housing.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, an ejecting piece, a shaft and a circuit board. The housing has a front surface, an opposite rear surface, and a battery chamber defined in the front surface for receiving a battery therein. The ejecting piece is rotatably hinged to the housing and configured to support a portion of the battery and eject the battery from the battery chamber. The ejecting piece has an ejecting portion and an operating portion connecting with the ejecting portion, the ejecting portion is for assembly under the battery. The shaft is configured for hinging the ejecting piece to the housing. The circuit board is mounted on the rear surface of the housing for electrically connecting with the battery.

Abstract: A battery cover assembly for a portable electronic device (100), the battery cover assembly includes a cover (10), a housing (20), a button (30) and the at least one elastic element (40). The cover defines a button hole (122). The cover is slidably attached to the housing. The button is disposed on the housing, and is releasably received in the button hole. One end of the at least one elastic element is attached to the housing, and another end of the at least one elastic element is attached to the cover. The at least one elastic element provides an elastic force to allow the cover to automatically slide to open relative to the housing when the button exits from the button hole.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a multi cell assembly having a plurality of bare cells, the multi cell assembly defining opposing planar surfaces. The battery pack also includes a protection circuit at one side of the multi cell assembly, a case surrounding a periphery of the multi cell assembly and the protection circuit and exposing the opposing planar surfaces of the multi cell assembly to an exterior of the multi cell assembly and reinforcing tape attached to the opposing planar surfaces.

Abstract: An electronic device includes two batteries and a main body. The main body defines a sliding groove passing through two parallel surfaces of the main body. The sliding groove includes an upper surface, a lower surface parallel to the upper surface, a positive contact plate and a negative contact plate. The positive contact plate is positioned on the upper surface. The negative contact plate is positioned on the lower surface. During replacement of the battery, each positive power supply plate of the two batteries remaining in contact with the positive contact plate, and each negative power supply plate of the two batteries remaining in contact with the negative contact plate.

Abstract: An electronic device with a detachable cover comprises a main body, a cover connected to the main body, and a spring. The main body forms an opening, wherein a flange extends inwardly from an upper edge of the opening, and a first locking portion protrudes from an edge of the main body. And the cover comprises a base plate, a sliding member, and a rotating member. The base plate is received in the opening and is supported by the flange comprising an protruding tab engaging the edge of the main body and a first recess. The sliding member is slidably connected to the base plate, and comprises a second locking portion with a second recess and a first engagement member. The rotating member rotatably connected to the base plate, and comprises a second engagement member. The spring comprises a base portion and two deflected spring arms.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery for powering an electric vehicle, the battery comprising at least one removable and replaceable electrically rechargeable cell, wherein the cell is encapsulated within a capsule compatible with transport along a pipeline.

Abstract: Battery sub-arrays are configured for electrical and mechanical coupling with each other to form a multi-cell battery. A sub-array may be an individual cell or a group of cells. Each sub-array includes a bypass switch to connect the sub-array within the multi-cell battery or bypass the sub-array. Monitoring and control circuitry controls the bypass switch in response to voltage measurements, temperature measurements or a combination thereof for the sub-array. Each sub-array is contained in a holder including a housing and a thermal container encompassing a substantial portion of the housing. The housing includes a cell cavity, a sensor cavity, and a circuit cavity. Positive terminals and negative terminals are positioned on sides of the holder such that when holders are mechanically abutted in an array, various electrical connections can be made to connect the cells in series, parallel, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: An electronic device (100) using a cover mechanism (30) to cover its hole (14) of its housing (10) is described. The cover mechanism includes a cover (20) and a locking structure (11). The cover has a latching portion (23) and a locking portion (21), both of which include a resilient part. The locking structure is configured for associating with the locking portion and the latching portion. Thus, the cover is latched to the housing to cover the hole by deforming the resilient parts. After the cover is unlatched from the housing by a sudden pulling force, the locking portion still physically connects to the locking structure. After the cover is unlatched from the housing by a normal pulling force, the locking portion has no physically relationship with the locking structure.

Abstract: In a power storage apparatus, for storing DC electric power, which is configured by connecting in series a plurality of modules each including a plurality of cells connected with one another, by providing two first switches at the input portion and at the output portion of the power storage apparatus and a second switch, in series with the modules, at a connection position where the modules are connected, the voltage to ground in the apparatus is lowered.

Abstract: An electrical energy storage device for a solar cell includes at least one electrode substrate coated with a oxide or mixed oxides layer. When the electrical energy storage device is electrically connected with a receive unit of the solar unit in parallel, the electrical energy storage device can have the advantages of high electric energy density, enhancing the charging efficiency of the solar cell, and reducing the charging time of the solar cell.

Abstract: A device for storing electrical energy is provided, especially for a motor vehicle. The device includes at least one rechargeable storage cell and a cooling unit which is in thermal contact with the storage cell. The storage cell is accommodated in a retaining element and is in thermal contact with the retaining element, mating molded sections on the retaining element and the cooling unit mechanically interconnecting the retaining element and the cooling unit in a self-locking manner.