Securing structure for the battery cartridge of a notebook-type computer

[0002] The present invention relates to a securing structure for the battery cartridge of a notebook-type computer, which directly connects the battery cartridge on one side of the computer. Another battery cartridge can be additionally connected with the battery cartridge for expanding the power supply of the computer.

[0003] FIG. 1 shows the connection between a notebook-type computer 100 and a battery cartridge 102. Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, a lateral side or a bottom side of the notebook-type computer 10 is formed with a receptacle 108 for receiving therein a battery cartridge 102. Such receptacle 108 will occupy the thickness of one side of the computer 100. Moreover, since the battery cartridge 102 is received in the receptacle 108 of the computer 100, the thickness of the battery cartridge 102 is limited and cannot be equal to the thickness of the computer 100. As a result, the capacity of the battery cartridge 102 is reduced due to the limitation of thickness. Also, since the battery cartridge 102 is received inside the computer 100, it is impossible to connect the computer with another battery cartridge 102 for expansion.

[0004] It is a primary object of the present invention to provide a securing structure for the battery cartridge of a notebook-type computer. The securing structure enables the battery cartridge to be directly connected to one side as to the the computer without limitation of thickness of the battery cartridge due to limited space inside the notebook-type computer. Moreover, since the battery cartridge is connected to an outer side of the computer, another battery cartridge can be additionally connected with the battery cartridge for expanding the power supply for the computer.

[0005] The present invention can be best understood through the following description and accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0006] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a conventional securing structure for connecting a battery cartridge with a notebook-type computer;

[0007] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing another conventional securing structure for connecting a battery cartridge with a notebook-type computer;

[0008] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing still another conventional securing structure for connecting a battery cartridge with a notebook-type computer;

[0009] FIG. 4 is a perspective exploded view of the securing structure for the battery cartridge of the notebook-type computer of the present invention;

[0010] FIG. 5 is a perspective assembled view of the securing structure for the battery cartridge of the notebook-type computer of the present invention;

[0011] FIG. 6 is a sectional assembled view of the securing structure for the battery cartridge of the notebook-type computer of the present invention, in which the latch body is not shifted to lock the battery cartridge;

[0012] FIG. 7 is a sectional assembled view of the securing structure for the battery cartridge of notebook-type computer of the present invention, in which the latch body is shifted to lock the battery cartridge;

[0013] FIG. 8 shows that two battery cartridges are connected with the notebook-type computer;

[0014] FIG. 9 is a perspective exploded view of another embodiment of the securing structure for the battery cartridge of the notebook-type computer of the present invention;

[0015] FIG. 10 is a sectional view of a part of the embodiment of FIG. 9;

[0016] FIG. 11 is a perspective exploded view of still another embodiment of the securing structure for the battery cartridge of the notebook-type computer of the present invention; and

[0017] FIG. 12 is a sectional view of a part of the embodiment of FIG. 11.

[0018] Please refer to FIG. 4. According to the battery cartridge securing structure of the present invention, one side of the notebook-type computer 10 is formed with a recess 12 in which a first electrical connection seat 14 is disposed. A movable latch body 20 is disposed on a periphery of the recess 12. In the embodiment of FIG. 4, the first electrical connection seat 14 projects from the bottom of the recess 12. The movable latch body 20 is pivotally disposed in the space of one side of the recess 12. The movable latch body 20 is composed of a shifting section 22 and a latch board body 24. The shifting section 22 projects out of a slot 200 of the computer 100 and is slidable to an upper side of the recess 12 along the slot 200.

[0019] A battery cartridge 30 for receiving a battery is electrically connected with the computer 10. One side of the battery cartridge 30 is disposed with a second electrical connection seat 32 for electrically connecting with the first electrical connection seat 14. In this embodiment, the second electrical connection seat 32 projects from one side of the battery cartridge 30. A lower side of the second electrical connection seat 32 is formed with sockets 320 for electrically connecting with the first electrical connection seat 14.

[0020] Please refer to FIG. 5. The thickness of the second electrical connection seat 32 is less than the height of the recess 12. After the second electrical connection seat 32 is inserted into and electrically connected with the first electrical connection seat 14, a space remains on the upper side of the recess 12. Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, when the shifting section 22 is shifted along the slot 200 to the upper side of the recess 12, the latch board body 24 will occupy the upper side space of the recess 12 to engage with and locate the second electrical connection seat 32. In addition, in order to enhance the connection force between the battery cartridge 30 and the computer 10, the bottom of one side of the computer 10 is formed with a flange section 16 and the battery cartridge 30 is formed with a recess 38 corresponding to the flange 16. After the battery cartridge 30 is assembled with the computer 10, the flange 16 is engaged in the recess 12 so as to enhance the insertion force between the battery cartridge 30 and the computer 10.

[0021] Referring to FIG. 8, the other side of the battery cartridge 30 opposite to the second electrical connection seat 32 is formed with a recess 340 in which a third connection seat 342 is disposed for electrically connecting with a second electrical connection seat 32 of a battery cartridge 30. At least one movable latch body 34 is disposed on a periphery of the recess 340. Accordingly, after the battery cartridge 30 is connected with the computer 10, another battery cartridge 30 can be further connected with the battery cartridge 30 to expand the power supply carried by the computer 10. Furthermore, in order to enhance the connection force between the battery cartridge 30 and the computer 10, each lateral side of the computer 10 is disposed with a first latch section 102 and the battery cartridge 30 is disposed with a second latch section 36 corresponding to the first latch section 102 so as to enhance the connection between the battery cartridge 30 and the computer 10.

[0022] FIG. 9 shows another embodiment of the present invention. The first electrical connection seat 14 projects from a lateral face of the recess 12. Two movable latch bodies 20, 20′ are respectively disposed on the computer 10 beside the recess 12. The movable latch body 20 is structurally identical to the movable latch body of the above embodiment. One side of the battery cartridge 30 is disposed with a second electrical connection seat 32. In this embodiment, a fitting body 320 is disposed on the outer periphery of the second electrical connection seat 32. At least one channel 3200 is formed on the outer face of the fitting body 320. A gap 324 is defined between the second electrical connection seat 32 and the fitting body 320 for fitting the second electrical connection seat 32 with the first electrical connection seat 14. Referring to FIG. 10, after the second electrical connection seat 32 is inserted with the first electrical connection seat 14, the latch board body 24 of the movable latch body 20 is shifted to latch in the channel 3200 so as to secure the battery cartridge 30 on the computer 10.

[0023] FIG. 11 shows still another embodiment of the present invention. The first electrical connection seat 14 is disposed on a lateral face of the recess 12. The second electrical connection seat 32 projects from a lateral side of the battery cartridge 30. The second electrical connection seat 32 is electrically connected with the first electrical connection seat 14 in a face-to-face manner. A fitting body 326 is disposed on the outer periphery of the second electrical connection seat 32. An upper edge of the fitting body 326 is formed with at least one fixing hole 328. The movable latch body 20 is disposed with a hook section 240 having an extending shifting section 242. Referring to FIG. 12, after the second electrical connection seat 32 is inserted into the first electrical connection seat 14, the hook section 240 is shifted to engage in the fixing hole 328 so as to firmly secure the second electrical connection seat 32 in the recess 12.

[0024] It should be noted that the above description and accompanying drawings are only used to illustrate some embodiments of the present invention, not intended to limit the scope thereof. Any modification of the embodiments should fall within the scope of the present invention.