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Electronic apparatus with battery chamber

US4272591A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 25, 1980
Grant dateJun 9, 1981
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved battery door structure is provided which has advantageous use in compact electronic apparatus, as for example a hearing aid, electronic watch, miniature calculator and other types of small battery operated devices. The structure includes a body member including a power source, such as a small battery. The structure is provided with a battery receptacle which has a hinged door, which may be opened and closed at will from the outside of the body member. In one preferred embodiment, the body member may be readily removable and replaceable from the remainder of the structure. The body member as a unit is provided with plastic members forming plastic hinge means for the battery door. The battery door includes hinge pivot pin means wherein the door and hinge pivot means preferably are molded as one piece.

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