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Mobile Phone Patent Abstract
A mobile phone and a battery releasing device. The mobile phone
includes a body, a releasing device, and a battery. The releasing
device includes a first magnetic member, and is disposed on the
body in a manner such that it can move between a first position
and a second position. The battery is disposed on the body in a
detachable manner, and includes a second magnetic member. The polarization
of the second magnetic member is the same as that of the first magnetic
member. When the battery is mounted on the body, the first magnetic
member is separated from the second magnetic member. When the releasing
device is disengaged from the battery, the battery is separated
from the body.
Mobile Phone Patent Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A mobile phone comprising: a body; a releasing device, including
a first magnetic member, disposed on the body in a manner such that
the releasing device moves between a first position and a second
position; and a battery, disposed on the body in a detachable manner,
including a second magnetic member having the same polarization
as that of the first magnetic member, wherein the releasing device
is located in the first position and is engaged with the battery
so that the first magnetic member is away from the second magnetic
member when the battery is mounted on the body, and the releasing
device is located in the second position and the first magnetic
member is near to the second magnetic member so that the battery
is separated from the body by way of repulsion force between the
first magnetic member and the second magnetic member when the battery
is disengaged from the releasing device.
2. The mobile phone as claimed in claim 1, wherein the releasing
device further comprises: a moving member moving between the first
position and the second position, wherein the first magnetic member
is disposed on the moving member; and an elastic member connecting
the moving member and the body to return the moving member to the
first position.
3. The mobile phone as claimed in claim 2, wherein the elastic
member is a spring.
4. The mobile phone as claimed in claim 2, wherein the second magnetic
member is closer to the elastic member than the first magnetic member
when the moving member is in the first position.
5. The mobile phone as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first magnetic
member is a permanent magnet.
6. The mobile phone as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second magnetic
member is a permanent magnet.
7. The mobile phone as claimed in claim 1, wherein the battery
is formed with a concave portion, such that the first magnetic member
and the second magnetic member do not collide when the releasing
device moves to the second position from the first position.
8. A battery-releasing device for an electronic device, wherein
the electronic device comprises a body and a battery disposed on
the body in a detachable manner, and the battery-releasing device
comprises: a first magnetic member disposed on the body in a manner
such that the first magnetic member moves between a first position
and a second position; and a second magnetic member, disposed on
the battery, having the same polarization as that of the first magnetic
member, wherein the first magnetic member is located in the first
position so that the first magnetic member is away from the second
magnetic member when the battery is mounted on the body, and the
first magnetic member is near to the second magnetic member so that
the battery is separated from the body by way of repulsion force
between the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member
when the first magnetic member is located in the second position.
9. The device as claimed in claim 8, further comprising: a moving
member moving between the first position and the second position,
wherein the first magnetic member is disposed on the moving member;
and an elastic member connecting the moving member and the body
to return the moving member to the first position.
10. The device as claimed in claim 9, wherein the elastic member
is a spring.
11. The device as claimed in claim 9, wherein the second magnetic
member is closer to the elastic member than the first magnetic member
when the moving member is located in the first position.
12. The device as claimed in claim 8, wherein the first magnetic
member is a permanent magnet.
13. The device as claimed in claim 8, wherein the second magnetic
member is a permanent magnet.
Mobile Phone Patent Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to a mobile phone and a battery-releasing
device, and in particular, to a mobile phone with an easily removed
battery.
2. Description of the Related Art
In conventional mobile phones, batteries are fixed within the chassis
or structure of the phone, normally within the housing, or beneath
a dedicated cover. Additionally, to remove the battery, some form
of release mechanism is normally employed. Disposition of this mechanism
is an important design consideration, and can often compromise appearance
and efficient function of the phone.
Specifically, the battery is rejected by means of an elastic member,
such as a connector. When a knob is pushed, the battery is slightly
lifted, allowing removal.
A disadvantage of the conventional mobile phone is that the size
of the battery and the receiving portion on the body must be precisely
controlled. Specifically, the gap between the battery and the receiving
portion must be very small to maintain integrity of the exterior
and prevent the battery sway in the gap. It is complicated to precisely
design the gap size to guarantee the close fit of the battery to
the mobile phone during manufacture.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In view of this, the invention provides a mobile phone with an
easily removed battery.
Another purpose of the invention is to provide a battery-releasing
device that provides effective removal of the battery from an electronic
device.
Accordingly, the invention provides a mobile phone comprising a
body, a releasing device, and a battery. The releasing device includes
a first magnetic member, and is disposed on the body in a manner
such that the releasing device moves between a first position and
a second position. The battery is disposed on the body in a detachable
manner, and comprises a second magnetic member with the same polarization
as that of the first magnetic member. When the battery is mounted
on the body, the releasing device is in the first position and engaged
with the battery. Thus, the first magnetic member is separated from
the second magnetic member. When the battery is disengaged from
the releasing device, the releasing device is located in the second
position and the first magnetic member is near to the second magnetic
member. Thus, the battery is separated from the body by way of repulsion
force between the first magnetic member and the second magnetic
member.
In a preferred embodiment, the releasing device further includes
a moving member and an elastic member. The moving member moves between
the first position and the second position. The first magnetic member
is disposed on the moving member. The elastic member connects the
moving member and the body to return the moving member to the first
position. The elastic member may be a spring.
In another preferred embodiment, the second magnetic member is
closer to the elastic member than the first magnetic member when
the moving member is in the first position.
It is understood that the first magnetic member and the second
magnetic member may be permanent magnets respectively.
In another preferred embodiment, the battery is formed with a concave
portion. Thus, when the releasing device moves to the second position
from the first position, the first magnetic member and the second
magnetic member do not interfere with each other.
In the invention, a battery-releasing device for an electronic
device is provided. The electronic device includes a body and a
battery disposed on the body in a detachable manner. The battery-releasing
device includes a first magnetic member and a second magnetic member.
The first magnetic member is disposed on the body in a manner such
that the first magnetic member moves between a first position and
a second position. The second magnetic member is disposed on the
battery, and has the same polarization as that of the first magnetic
member. When the battery is mounted on the body, the first magnetic
member is located in the first position so that the first magnetic
member is away from the second magnetic member. When the first magnetic
member is located in the second position, the first magnetic member
is near to the second magnetic member. Thus, the battery is separated
from the body by way of repulsion force between the first magnetic
member and the second magnetic member.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The present invention can be more fully understood by reading the
subsequent detailed description and examples with references made
to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
FIG. 1a is a schematic view of a mobile phone as disclosed in the
invention;
FIG. 1b is a cross section along a line B-B in FIG. 1a;
FIG. 2a is an enlarged view of a portion A in FIG. 1b;
FIG. 2b is a schematic view of a releasing device in FIG. 2a, wherein
the releasing device moves toward a second position; and
FIG. 2c is a schematic view of the releasing device located in
the second position.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIGS. 1a-1b show a mobile phone 1 as disclosed in the invention.
The mobile phone 1 includes a body 10, a releasing device 20, and
a battery 30. The body 10 is a basic component of the mobile phone
1, and includes necessary devices required by the mobile phone 1
therein.
The releasing device 20 is disposed on the body 10 in a manner
such that the releasing device 20 can move between an engaging portion
(hereinafter referred to as a first position and as shown in FIG.
2a) and a separating position (hereinafter referred to as a second
position and as shown in FIG. 2c). The releasing device 20 includes
a first magnetic member 21, a moving member 22, and an elastic member
23. The first magnetic member 21 is disposed on the moving member
.22. The moving member 22 is a main component of the releasing device
20, and can move between the first position and the second position.
The moving portion 22 includes a protrusion 221 thereon. The elastic
member 23 connects the moving member 22 and the body 10 respectively
to return the moving member 22 to the first position.
It is understood that the first magnetic member 21 may be a permanent
magnet, and the elastic member 23 may be a spring.
The battery 30 is disposed on the body 10 in a detachable manner,
and includes a second magnetic member 31 thereon. The polarization
of the second magnetic member 31 is the same as that of the first
magnetic member 21. The battery 30 is formed with a first concave
portion 33 at a side facing the first magnetic member 21, and is
formed with a second concave portion 32 on a side facing the protrusion
221. When the releasing device 20 moves to the second position from
the first position, the first magnetic member 21 and the second
magnetic member 31 do not interfere with other due to the arrangement
of the first concave portion 21.
It is noted that the second magnetic member 31 is closer to the
elastic member 23 than the first magnetic member 21 when the moving
member 22 is in the first position. Thus, when the battery 30 is
inserted into the body 10, the releasing device 20 is moveable to
the first position due to repulsion force generated between the
second magnetic member 31 and the first magnetic member 21. Additionally,
it is understood that the second magnetic member 31 may be a permanent
magnet.
Removal of the battery 30 from the body 10 is described as follows.
When the battery 30 is seated in the body 10, the releasing device
20 is located in the first position as shown in FIG. 2a. At this
time, the first magnetic member 21 is away from the second magnetic
member 31, and the protrusion 221 of the moving member 22 of the
releasing device 20 is engaged with the second concave portion 32
of the battery 30. The releasing device 20 is then moved in the
direction shown by arrow R in FIG. 2b until the releasing device
20 is located in the second position as shown in FIG. 2c. At this
time, the first magnetic member 21 is close to and located below
the second magnetic member 31, and the protrusion 221 of the moving
member 22 of the releasing device 20 is disengaged from the second
concave portion 32 of the battery 30. Thus, the battery 30 is separated
from the body 10 by way of the repulsion force between the first
magnetic member 21 and the second magnetic member 31.
Since the battery is seated in the body in the conventional manner,
description thereof is omitted. However, it is noted that the magnetic
members requires precise assembly and alignment. Specifically, since
the battery may not be assembled with the body due to the repulsion
force between the magnetic members, the magnetic members must be
arranged as above.
As stated above, the battery can be effectively removed by way
of the repulsion force between the magnetic members every time.
Furthermore, since the first magnetic member of the releasing device
is maintained in a predetermined position by the elastic member
when the battery is not disposed in the body, the releasing device
avoids sticking.
Additionally, since the releasing device moves between the first
position and the second position, in which the first magnetic member
is located below the second magnetic member, during manufacture,
the assembly can be accurately preformed without interference from
the magnetic forces.
While the invention has been described by way of example and in
terms of the preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the
invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiment. To the contrary,
it is intended to cover various modifications and similar arrangements
(as would be apparent to those skilled in the art). Therefore, the
scope of the appended claims should be accorded the broadest interpretation
so as to encompass all such modifications and similar arrangements.
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