Abstract: Terminal structures for electric connection between a battery pack and a video camera. The video camera has a main body side terminal and the battery pack has a battery side terminal for joining with the main body side terminal. Terminal pieces of the main body side terminal are insert-molded on an upper frame body having integrally molded guide pieces to sandwich the terminal pieces. Terminal members are insert-molded on a terminal case having guide grooves that correspond to the guide pieces. By engaging the guide pieces with the guide grooves, the main body side terminal and the battery side terminal are properly positioned.

Abstract: A DC adapter that can be housed in a battery housing portion of an electronic apparatus selectively with a primary and secondary battery. The DC adapter is connected to an AC/DC converter and is inserted into a battery housing portion of an electronic apparatus so as to supply the electronic apparatus with a DC power, wherein a substantially cylindrical adapter main body has an insertion limiting portion which is guided by an insertion guide portion of the battery housing portion when the DC adapter is inserted into the battery housing portion with the proper polarity, and comes into contact with the contact portion of the battery housing portion when the DC adapter is inserted into the battery housing portion with the reversed polarity so as to limit the insertion of the DC adapter.

Abstract: A battery connector has an insulative housing, a plurality of terminals and a holding bracket. The terminals are mounted in the insulative housing and each terminal has a contacting portion extending out of the insulative housing. The holding bracket covers the insulative housing and has a top portion, two side portions and two protective portions. The protective portions are formed on and protrudes forwards respectively from the side portions and extend forwards relative to the front of the insulative housing. The terminals are protected by the protective portions and would not permanently deformed by a battery pressing against the terminals.

Abstract: A battery connector (1) comprises a dielectric housing (2) and a first conductive contact (4). The dielectric housing (2) comprises a cylindrical receiving cavity, a base (20), holding means (24) formed toward an upper section of the receiving cavity for engaging with the top face of the accommodated battery (5) to prevent the battery (5) from coming off, and a pair of spring strengtheners (22) extending upwardly from said base (20) for abutting a bottom face of the accommodated battery (5). The first conductive contact (4) comprises a first retaining section (40) secured in said dielectric housing (2) at a peripheral area of said base (20), a spring arm (42) inclining upwardly from said retaining section (40). The spring arm (42) extends between said pair of spring strengtheners (22), and the distal end of said spring arm (42) is free.

Abstract: A battery connector (1) comprises a dielectric housing (2), a first conductive contact (3) and a second conductive contact (4). The dielectric housing (2) defines a cylindrical receiving cavity (20) for holding a battery therein. The first conductive contact (3), secured in said dielectric housing (2) on a side wall of the receiving cavity (20), comprises a contacting section (34) facing said receiving cavity (20). The second conductive contact (4), secured in said dielectric housing (2), comprises a first spring arm (41) inclining upwardly toward the center of said receiving cavity (20), and a pair of second spring arms (46) inclining downwardly from the upper end of the first spring arm (41) giving a reinforce spring strength to said upper end of said first spring arm (41).

Abstract: A system for electrically coupling an electrical supply unit for cordless electrical devices, hand-held power tools in particular, with a charging device, with the electrical supply unit is located in a housing in which at least one rechargeable battery that can be recharged using the charging device is located, and the electrical supply unit and the charging device each have at least a first and a second contact element, wherein the first and second contact elements of the electrical supply unit interact with the first and second contact elements of the charging device such that the charging procedure takes place only when the electrical supply unit is in a defined end position in the charging device.

Abstract: A battery connector (1) comprises a dielectric housing (2), a first conductive contact (3) and a second conductive contact (4). The dielectric housing (2) defines a cylindrical receiving cavity (20) for holding a battery therein. The first conductive contact (3), secured in said dielectric housing (2) on a side wall of the receiving cavity (20), comprises a contacting section (34) facing said receiving cavity (20). The second conductive contact (4), secured in said dielectric housing (2), comprises a first spring arm (41) inclining upwardly toward the center of said receiving cavity (20), and a pair of second spring arms (46) inclining downwardly from the upper end of the first spring arm (41) giving a reinforce spring strength to said upper end of said first spring arm (41).

Abstract: A device is disclosed herein for converting a battery powered device to electrical power without modifying the original device. The device is self-contained having the approximate shape and size of one of the batteries normally used The device comprises a DC power jack enclosed in the housing which connects two conductive terminals configured to match the shape and size of the battery's terminals. When two or more batteries are needed to power the device, dummy cells can be used to fill the battery compartment. A standard AC to DC converter can be plugged directly into the device without the need of additional equipment. Because the device accepts power from a standard AC to DC converter, it can be used to provide any output in voltage equal to that supplied by the plurality of batteries being replaced.

Abstract: A battery connector comprises a terminal block and a first and second terminal received in the terminal block. The terminal block comprises a mounting face, a mating face opposite to the mounting face and a receiving cavity locating between the mounting face and the mating face. The first terminal comprises a plate-shaped base, a tail portion extending downwardly from the base, a retaining portion extending upwardly from the base and a resilient arm extending outwardly from the plane in which the base locates. The retaining portion comprises a narrowed elastic arm and a locking portion extending from the elastic arm. By this mean, the battery connector is capable of securely engaging with a coin battery.

Abstract: A low-profile power supply terminal assembly is provided.

Abstract: A battery connector comprises a terminal block and a first and second terminal received in the terminal block. The terminal block comprises a base, a first protecting wall and a second protecting wall. The base, the first and second protecting wall together defines a receiving chamber. The first protecting wall defines at least a flange; the second protecting wall defines at least a resilient retaining arm relative to the flange. Under the cooperation of the flange and the resilient retaining arm, a reliable electrical connection is established between the first terminal, the second terminal and a coin battery.

Abstract: An electronic device connector system, comprising a connector member having a plurality of spaced-apart conductive inserts, at least one of the plurality of spaced-apart inserts comprising a plurality of separate conductor portions.

Abstract: A battery contact mechanism energizing a battery in a direction of one electrode of the battery by making pressure contact between a conductive contact member and the other electrode of the battery, includes a torsion coil spring. A rotational force is given to the contact member by the torsion coil spring. The contact member is provided separately from the torsion coil spring.

Abstract: A battery device for being loaded on an electronic apparatus, has a casing configured to house at least one battery cell. A plurality of terminal members are disposed in a plurality of terminal grooves that are opened to two surfaces of the casing. Two opposing contact pieces of each terminal member are disposed in each of the plurality of terminal grooves. A concave portion is provided proximate the terminal grooves for discriminating battery types; and at least one small projecting bar is provided in the concave portion.

Abstract: A portable electronic device with a fastening mechanism includes a main body and a subsidiary casing. The main body comprises a bottom wall and a side wall extending from one edge of the bottom wall. A receptacle is defined in the sidewall thereof. The subsidiary casing is configured for receiving a battery therein. The subsidiary casing comprises a latch formed thereon. The latch is engaged into the receptacle to prevent the subsidiary casing from moving along a first direction, wherein the latch is inserted into the receptacle along a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction when the subsidiary casing is assembled to the main body.

Abstract: A secondary battery includes an insulation case that is thickly formed to prevent deformation and that includes a recess that receives at least a part of a cap assembly in the insulation case so as minimize unnecessary space between the cap assembly and the insulation case.

Abstract: A device and method for coupling a battery to a mobile terminal. The device comprises a main body having a main board on which circuit components are mounted, a battery receiving portion disposed on the main body for receiving the battery, and an input/output connector mounted on a side of the battery receiving portion for supplying electrical power to the main body. A power terminal is disposed on a first side face of the battery for detachably coupling to the input/output connector. The power terminal being arranged to electrically connect to the input/output connector as the power terminal is moved in a longitudinal direction toward the input/output connector. The input/output connector provides an elastic restorative force to the first side face of the battery for maintaining electrical contact between the power terminal and the input/output connector upon a shift in position of the battery within the battery receiving portion.

Abstract: A DC adapter that can be housed in a battery housing portion of an electronic apparatus selectively with a primary and secondary battery. The DC adapter is connected to an AC/DC converter and is inserted into a battery housing portion of an electronic apparatus so as to supply the electronic apparatus with a DC power, wherein a substantially cylindrical adapter main body has an insertion limiting portion which is guided by an insertion guide portion of the battery housing portion when the DC adapter is inserted into the battery housing portion with the proper polarity, and comes into contact with the contact portion of the battery housing portion when the DC adapter is inserted into the battery housing portion with the reversed polarity so as to limit the insertion of the DC adapter.

Abstract: A battery connector includes a housing having a terminal recess and a plurality of electric terminals. The terminal recess has an inlay recess in the bottom of the terminal recess and a receiving cavity extending from the top of the terminal recess to the inlay recess, and an opening is dug at the end of the inlay recess. The electric terminal comprises a base portion, a contacting portion and a soldering portion. The base portion is received in the inlay recess. The contacting portion extends out of the receiving cavity for connecting the battery. The soldering portion was exposed by the opening of the housing. The repairman can replenish solder to the soldering portion by the opening of the housing if the machine omits soldering the soldering portion of the battery connector during excessive production.

Abstract: A wireless battery snap without any electrical wires leading out and which has at least one button with exposed metal for use in an electrical device for connecting the battery, making it safer in use. The battery snap comprises an insulating support, conductive eyelets, cylindrical socket and plug electrodes, a spring, a contact plate, an insulating sheet and insulating cover. At least two electrode holes and a protruded base, posts and side walls are provided in the insulating support for securing the contact plate, spring, conductive eyelets and insulating cover. The socket and plug electrodes are held onto the battery snap by two conductive eyelets on the insulating support and fastened together with the spring and contact plate. Two button electrodes of the battery disposed on the socket and plug electrodes respectively are connected to the contact plate on the insulating support and spring or two contact poles.

Abstract: A battery connector (100) for a disk-shaped battery having positive and negative electrodes includes an insulative housing (1) having surface mountable positive and negative terminals (2, 3) received therein. The insulative housing defines a battery receiving cavity dimensioned to receive the disk-shaped battery. The negative terminal (3) includes a spring contact portion (33) extending from a base wall so as to be engagable with the negative electrode on a bottom surface of the battery when the battery is inserted in the battery connector. The positive terminal (2) includes a spring contact section (23) adapted to engage the positive electrode on an opposed upper surface of the battery when the battery is insertable within the battery connector, and a deflectable connection section (22) attached to the spring contact section so as to permit the spring contact section to be flexed outwardly thereby allowing release of the battery from the battery connector.

Abstract: A high reliability battery contact assembly (100) for use in an electronic device includes a battery contact block (103) comprised of a plurality of cantilevered contacts (105, 107, 109). A redundant ground contact (111) is connected to the metallic housing of the electronic device (101) and positioned adjacent to the battery contact block (103). The cantilevered contacts include a primary power contact (105), a sensing contact (107) and a ground contact (109). The battery contact assembly (100) is advantageous in that it requires a very limited amount of surface area while still working to prevent a reset condition of an electronic device that might occur due to a loss in electrical continuity during adverse conditions.

Abstract: An electric connector of the snap-in-fitting system comprises a couple of male and female connector members both made of an electrically-conductive material. The female connector member has a female engaging part or outer ring part for snap-in-fitting and the male connector member has a male engaging part or outer ring part to be fitted in and engaged with the female engaging part by snap-in-fitting. The interaction part in snap-in-fitting of the male engaging part and the female engaging part is an inclined engaging surface and adapted to apply load to the female engaging part so as to always urge the female engaging part outward. Preferably, the inclined engaging surface is a tapered surface convergent toward the male connector member side.

Abstract: A notebook computer with a replaceable battery holder module is provided, which comprises a notebook computer system and a replaceable battery holder module. With the setting of the replaceable battery holder module, when the original standard-equipped rechargeable battery or backup battery is running low, an ordinary long-life alkaline battery or ordinary rechargeable battery may be used in the notebook computer.

Abstract: In a battery accommodating structure that has a battery chamber defined by a bottom plate and side walls and is provided with a battery rubber receiving a lower end edge of a battery inserted in the battery chamber, the bottom plate has an opening at a portion opposed to the battery rubber, and a battery rubber deviation preventing member that enters in the opening of the bottom plate at least partially to prevent the battery rubber from deviating toward the opening of the bottom plate is provided.

Abstract: A printed circuit board includes a board, an electronic component mounted on the board, and a battery holder for holding a battery that has a positive pole and a negative pole. The battery holder includes a housing, and two contacts assembled to the housing and respectively electrically connected to the positive pole and the negative pole. The housing includes a base plate, and at least one support extending down from the base plate. A bottom of the at least one support abuts against a top surface of the board. An end of each of the two contacts is electrically connected to the board. The base plate defines an opening over the electronic component.

Abstract: The power adaptor contains a body assembly having an indentation for receiving and charging a re-chargeable battery pack. The body assembly also provides a standard USB socket into which a device can be plugged and charged. The charging to the battery pack and through the USB interface can be conducted at the same time. The power adaptor also contains one or more plug members, each having prongs of a specific style or specification. A plug member is detachably joined to the body assembly and, by installing an appropriate plug member, the power adaptor can be plugged into a wall socket of a specific style so as to draw electricity for the charging.

Abstract: A low-profile power supply terminal assembly is provided.

Abstract: A flexible contact device is installed in an electronic apparatus for contacting with the battery and transmitting electrical power from the battery to the electronic apparatus. The flexible contact device for use with a battery includes a fixing part, a first flexible arm, and a second flexible arm. The first flexible arm extends from one side of the fixing part and a contacting part is formed at one end of the first flexible arm. The second flexible arm extends from another side of the fixing part. A pushing part is formed at one end of the second flexible arm. The pushing part pushes the inner side of the first flexible arm. Thereby, the flexible contact device provides enough contacting force and reduces the contacting resistance. The deformation of the flexible contact device is low and the rebound of the flexible contact device is good.

Abstract: A battery connector includes a dielectric housing defining terminal grooves therein to receive plenty of electric terminals. The tops of two sidewalls of each terminal groove extend inwardly to form a pair of withstanding beams. A gap is formed on the front end of the withstanding beam. The electric terminal has a base. The rear end of the base bends upwardly to form a spring portion. A contact portion extends from one end of the spring portion. The middle of the front end of the base bends upwardly to form a welded tail portion leaning inwardly. Two project edges extend outwardly from two sides of the top of the welded tail portion. The welded tail portion is located in the front end of the terminal groove with a part exposed outside the front surface. The project edges are located in the gaps and against the front walls of the withstanding beams.

Abstract: A DC adapter that can be housed in a battery housing portion of an electronic apparatus selectively with a primary and secondary battery. The DC adapter is connected to an AC/DC converter and is inserted into a battery housing portion of an electronic apparatus so as to supply the electronic apparatus with a DC power, wherein a substantially cylindrical adapter main body has an insertion limiting portion which is guided by an insertion guide portion of the battery housing portion when the DC adapter is inserted into the battery housing portion with the proper polarity, and comes into contact with the contact portion of the battery housing portion when the DC adapter is inserted into the battery housing portion with the reversed polarity so as to limit the insertion of the DC adapter.

Abstract: A quick connect unit is used to quickly connect a battery cable to a terminal of a battery, such as an automobile battery. The quick connect unit includes jaws that are adapted to be connected to a battery terminal and a handle connected to the jaws that is squeezed to lock the jaws to the battery terminal in electrical contact with that terminal. The handle can be locked in a position that locks the jaws to the terminal. An electrical connector is mounted on the element and a battery cable is easily connected to and disconnected from the electrical connector.

Abstract: An electro-acoustic transducer, for example a microphone, with a holder is provided with a block-shaped holder having on the front face a housing chamber housing a microphone main body with its acoustic holes situated on the external face, the microphone main body housed in the housing chamber, a plurality of connection electrodes connected to a plurality of terminal electrodes formed on the microphone main body, respectively, and a plurality of mounting electrodes exposed at each of a front face, a back face and a rear end face in correspondence with the plurality of connection electrodes.

Abstract: A mobile device including a battery mechanism that maintains power to the device when an old battery is replaced by a new battery. The device includes at least first and second pins that engage selected recesses defined by the old battery to control mechanically the movement of the old battery at the time of its replacement with a new battery, and accordingly to prevent power interruption to the device, as the old battery is replaced. A method of replacing batteries of a mobile device without interrupting power to the device is also provided.

Abstract: A battery holder (100) includes an insulative housing (1), a positive contact (3) and a negative contact (2). The housing defines a bottom wall (10) and a sidewall (11) extending from the bottom wall, which form a receiving room (12). The housing further defines a spring wall (14). The spring wall can elastically deform for positioning a battery or releasing a battery. A protecting wall (17) is defined around the spring wall, and a predetermined distance is formed between the protecting wall and the spring wall. While the spring wall is forced to deform, the protecting wall can stop the deforming process of the spring wall and thus can protect the spring wall from breakage.

Abstract: A stacked electronic component includes multiple energy storage units and a fastening device. Each energy storage unit has a first electrode and a second electrode. The fastening device includes first and second fastening member disposed on opposite sides of the energy storage units. Each of the first and second fastening members includes a body plate, at least a clamping structure extending from two edges of the body plate and at least a connecting part electrically connected to the body plate and the circuit board. The energy storage units are clamped by the clamping structures of the first and second fastening members and the first and second electrodes are electrically connected to the body plates of the first and second fastening members, so that the first and second electrodes are electrically connected to the circuit board through the body plates and the connecting parts of the first and second fastening members.

Abstract: An electrical connector including a first connector portion and a second connector portion. Each of the first and second connector interfaces includes several terminals. At least a portion of the terminals of the first connector interface are electrically coupled to associated ones of the terminals of the second connector interface via a multi-level arrangement.

Abstract: Electrical apparatus in the form of a broadcast data receiver or set top box is provided including a housing for the location of one or more electrical components therein. The electrical components include a hard disk drive (HDD). The HDD is separated from one or more further electrical components by partition means provided in the housing.

Abstract: An intelligent screw supplier operates with a first switch and a second switch. The intelligent screw supplier includes a screw supply machine and a screw supply controller. The screw supply machine is used for supplying screws. The screw supply controller includes a counter and a logic judgment device. The counter is used for calculating an amount of screws supplied by the screw supply machine. The logic judgment device is used for comparing the amount of screws calculated by the counter with a predetermined amount. The first switch is used for controlling the counter to start counting when the first switch is triggered. The second switch is used for controlling the counter to stop counting when the second switch is triggered.

Abstract: A portable electrical generator has a manually movable frame. An internal combustion engine and a generator device that generates AC power are supported on the frame. The internal combustion engine drives the generator device. An electrically powered starting device is coupled to the internal combustion engine. A control panel is coupled to the frame and includes at least one AC outlet and a battery receptacle that is electrically coupled to the starting device. The battery receptacle is materially the same as a foot of a cordless power tool that receives a battery pack. The battery pack for the cordless power tool is received in the battery receptacle and provides electrical power to the starting device. In another aspect, the battery receptacle is disposed in an enclosure supported by the frame. In an aspect, the enclosure further includes a battery charger.

Abstract: A battery cover fixing mechanism is provided for coupling a cover (1) to a housing (2) of a portable electronic device. The battery cover fixing mechanism includes a blocking mechanism, an opening (16), a latching mechanism, a slot (20) and a cutout (24). The cover forms the blocking mechanism and defines the opening. The housing defines the slot and the cutout. The latching mechanism includes a block (30), an elastic member (32), a slider (34) having a blocking part, and a holder (36) fixed to the housing. The slider is slidably attached on the holder. The block is fixed on the slider and extends through the cutout and the opening. The blocking mechanism of the cover engages in the slot of the housing and with the blocking part of the slider. Two ends of the elastic member are respectively attached to the holder and the slider.

Abstract: A battery connector (100) for a disk-shaped battery having positive and negative electrodes includes an insulative housing (1) having surface mountable positive and negative terminals (2, 3) received therein. The insulative housing defines a battery receiving cavity dimensioned to receive the disk-shaped battery. The negative terminal (3) includes a spring contact portion (33) extending from a base wall so as to be engagable with the negative electrode on a bottom surface of the battery when the battery is inserted in the battery connector. The positive terminal (2) includes a spring contact section (23) adapted to engage the positive electrode on an opposed upper surface of the battery when the battery is insertable within the battery connector, and a deflectable connection section (22) attached to the spring contact section so as to permit the spring contact section to be flexed outwardly thereby allowing release of the battery from the battery connector.

Abstract: A battery adapter allowing a physically smaller battery or batteries to be used interchangeably in an application where a physically larger battery would normally be used. The adapter can be formed economically and be used with standard of rechargeable batteries.

Abstract: The inventive device describes an automatically switching battery contact that directs electrical current through a battery when a battery is present but redirects the electrical current flow past that battery position when no battery is present. This allows assembling of an incremental voltage battery holder for the provision of a battery holder that provides output voltage as a function of the number, as well as types of batteries installed.

Abstract: A connecting element for connecting cells comprises a plate-shaped element (2) made up of conducting material, which element has at least two tabs opposite one another, which tabs each have a connecting area by means of which the respective tab is connectible in its end region (8) to the respective pole of the cell. The respective connecting area of each tab (4), (5), (6), and (7) of the plate-shaped element (2) comprises a bulge (9). This bulge (9) has a length corresponding to at least 1.5 times the width of the bulge (9). The tabs of the connecting element are connectible by means of resistance welding to the respective pole of the corresponding cell.

Abstract: A portable battery jump start having a case having soft sides and a soft top cover configured to be selectively closed and opened. The sides of the case are joined to one another by seams that may be taped to become watertight. A first seal is configured for selectively connecting the top cover to the sides. The first seal can include a waterproof zipper. A rigid insert member is disposed inside the case and defines a center compartment, a left compartment and a right end compartment. A battery is snuggly disposed in the center compartment. Each clamp in a pair of electrical clamps is connected to the battery by one of the cables in a pair of cables and stored in one of the end compartments. A control module is disposed in the center compartment and electrically connected to the battery so as to permit selective supply of electricity from the battery to the cables.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an external box comprising a panel, a housing, a seat, and a body, wherein the panel is secured to a rear of the housing, the seat is secured to a front of the housing, and the body is secured to the seat. The housing contains at least one mass storage device each adapted to connect to a corresponding port mounted on the seat. The body comprises at least one pivotal release mechanism each lined up with the mass storage device. The release mechanism is adapted to pivot to pass a channel of the seat to push the mass storage device in the housing further away from of a rear of the body for detaching the mass storage device from the external box by utilizing the principles of lever. By utilizing this external box, the purpose of quickly easily removing the mass storage device is achieved.

Abstract: A dual purpose mini-charger includes: a main charging body having a USB-plug at the front end thereof, the USB-plug being connected to a USB-socket for obtaining the direct current for the charging purpose; two charging grooves adapted to accommodate batteries, the left and right charging grooves being disposed at both sides of the main charging body in an axial direction with respect to the USB-plug; and a charging control circuit board having a front portion adapted to fix a plurality of connecting pins in place such that an electric connection is created, the charging control circuit board further having a rear portion to which two pieces of first terminals are electrically coupled, the first terminals each having a contact piece fitted to an indentation at the bottom end of the left and right charging grooves, a second terminal with the telescopic and conducting function being disposed at an end opposite to the first terminals, the external end projecting at the front end of the charging groove.

Abstract: An upright battery seat for a button battery includes a base and positive and negative terminals each having an elastic arm located in a slot and electrically connected to the battery, a positioning portion positioned with the base, and a pin portion extending out of the base. The base has a circumferential wall and a longitudinal placement surface to form the slot. The wall is formed with an opening and first and second engagement portions. The first and second engagement portions engage with two side edges of the battery. The first engagement portion has an engaging surface substantially perpendicular to an inner surface of the wall. The arm of the positive terminal projects over the inner surface and enables one side of the battery to engage with the engaging surface. When the battery is pressed down, the side edge of the battery can escape from the engaging surface without locking.

Abstract: A battery holder (100) includes an insulative housing (1), a positive contact (3) and a negative contact (2). The housing defines a bottom wall (10) and a sidewall (11) extending from the bottom wall, which form a receiving room (12). The housing further defines a spring wall (14). The spring wall can elastically deform for positioning a battery or releasing a battery. A protecting wall (17) is defined around the spring wall, and a predetermined distance is formed between the protecting wall and the spring wall. While the spring wall is forced to deform, the protecting wall can stop the deforming process of the spring wall and thus can protect the spring wall from breakage.